Suunto VYPER Instrucciones de operaciones

VYPERenUSER’S GUIDE

WARNINGSUUNTO STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT SPORT DIVERSLIMIT THEIR MAXIMUM DEPTH TO 40 M/130 FT OR TO THEDEPTH CALCULATED BY THE COMPUTER BASED ON THESELE

•the low battery warning is off.•the buzzer beeps and backlight works.•all the settings are correct. Reset if necessary.18.Install the dive computer b

Figure 9.1. Opening of the securing ring.101

10. TECHNICAL DATA10.1. Technical specificationsDimensions and weight:• Diameter: 61.0 mm/2.4 in• Thickness: 28 mm/1.1 in• Weight: 68 g/2.4 ozDepth ga

• Display range: -9 to +50°C/-9 to +122°F• Accuracy: ± 2°C/± 3.6°F within 20 minutes of temperature changeCalendar clock:• Accuracy: ± 25 s/month (at

• Tissue compartment halftimes: 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 120, 240, and 480 minutes(on gassing). The off gassing halftimes are slowed down• Reduced grad

NOTELow temperature or an internal oxidation of the battery may activ-ate the battery warning even though the battery has enough ca-pacity. In this ca

10.2.1. Suunto RGBM adaptive decompressionThe Suunto RGBM algorithm adapts its predictions of both the effects of microbubblebuild-up and adverse dive

10.2.2. No-decompression limits for airThe no-decompression limits displayed by the dive computer for the first dive to asingle depth (see Table 10.1,

No-decompression time limits (mins) for various depths (m)for the first dive of a seriesPersonal Mode / Altitude ModeDepth(m)P2/A2P2/A1P2/A0P1/A2P1/A1

No-decompression time limits (mins) for various depths (ft)for the first dive of a seriesPersonal Mode / Altitude ModeDepth(ft)P2/A2P2/A1P2/A0P1/A2P1/

WARNINGYOU ARE ADVISED TO AVOID FLYING ANY TIME THE COM-PUTER COUNTS DOWN THE NO-FLY TIME. ALWAYS ACTIV-ATE THE COMPUTER TO CHECK THE REMAINING NO-FLY

Before high-altitude diving, the instrument must be set to the Altitude Adjustment modeto adjust the calculations for the new altitude. The maximum pa

•The selected O2% on the alternative display•OLF% alternative display for either CNS% or OTU% (whichever is larger)•Audible alarms are given and the O

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12. DISCLAIMERS12.1. CEThe CE mark is used to mark conformity with the European Union EMC directive89/336/EEC.12.2. EN 13319EN 13319 is a European div

13. SUUNTO LIMITED WARRANTYSuunto warrants that during the Warranty Period Suunto or a Suunto AuthorizedService Center (hereinafter Service Center) wi

3.serial number has been removed, altered or made illegible in any way, as determ-ined at the sole discretion of Suunto;4.has been exposed to chemical

14. DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICEPlease dispose of the device in an appropriate way, treating it as electronic waste. Donot throw it in the garbage. If you w

GLOSSARYAltitude diveA dive made at an elevation greater than 300 m/1000 ft above sea level.Ascent rateThe speed at which the diver ascends toward the

Decompression rangeOn a decompression stop dive, the depth range between the floor andthe ceiling within which a diver must stop for some time during

Multi level diveA single or repetitive dive that includes time spent at various depths andwhose no decompression limits are therefore not determined s

WARNINGTHE DIVE COMPUTER WILL NOT ACCEPT FRACTIONALPERCENTAGE VALUES OF OXYGEN CONCENTRATION. DONOT ROUND UP FRACTIONAL PERCENTAGES! For example,31.8%

PO2Abbreviation for oxygen partial pressure.RGBMAbbreviation for Reduced Gradient Bubble Model.Reduced Gradient Bubble ModelModern algorithm for track

NO DEC TIMETCB°CMAXMAXDIVE TIME°C TIMEDIVEmActivate the timekeeping displayLCD &batterychecknitrox /gaugedisplayPlanBacklightONMODEBackligh (>2

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WARNINGSET THE CORRECT PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT MODE!Whenever it is believed that factors that tend to increase thepossibility of DCI exist, it is recommen

WARNINGNEVER ASCEND ABOVE THE CEILING! You must not ascendabove the ceiling during your decompression. In order to avoiddoing so by accident, you shou

WARNINGTraveling to a higher elevation can temporarily cause a changein the equilibrium of dissolved nitrogen in the body. It is recom-mended that you

WARNINGAlways use realistic SAC rates and conservative turn pressuresduring dive planning. Overly optimistic or erroneous gas planningcan result in th

3. SUUNTO USER INTERFACE3.1. Navigating in the menusSuunto Vyper multipurpose dive computer features three dive computer modes (AIR,NITROX, GAUGE), th

Figure 3.1. Time keeping display. Press the PLAN or TIME button to activate thedisplay.3.2. Button symbols and functionsThe list below explains the ma

Figure 3.2. Push buttons of the dive computer.SMART (MODE) button•Activates the dive computer•Switches from the Surface mode to menu based modes•Selec

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDELow Battery WarningTemperatureWeek DayMode TextPersonal AdjustmentModeDo Not Fly IconBar Graph:- Mode Indicator- Consumed Botton

•Activates the Time display(s) and/or alternative display(s).•Scrolls down the options ( decreases values)The dive computer is controlled with the SMA

4. GETTING STARTEDTo get the most out of your Suunto Vyper , use some time to personalize it and reallymake it YOUR computer. Set the correct time and

• Dive Planning Simulator [2 SIMPLAN]3. SET MODES [3 SET]• Dive Parameter Settings [1 SETDIVE]• Altitude Adjustment and Personal Adjustment Settings [

THE USE OF THE MENU BASED FUNCTIONS1. Activate the menu based modes by pressing once the SMART (MODE) buttonin the Dive Mode.Figure 4.1. Main menu bas

Figure 4.2. Scroll the mode options by pressing the arrow up/ down buttons.3. Press the SMART (Select) button once to select the desired option.4. Scr

By pressing the SMART button for more than 1 second, any menu based functionor submode can be quit and the dive computer will return directly to the D

4.1.1. Setting Time [2 SET TIME]To enter the Time Setting mode, select MODE- 3 SET- 2 SET TIME. The Time Settingmode has three options: 1 AdJ Time, 2

Figure 4.5. Adjusting the Time setting.Adjusting Date [2 AdJ DATE]To enter the Date Setting mode, select MODE- 3 SET- 2 SET TIME- 2 AdJ DATE.After ent

Figure 4.6. Adjusting the Date setting mode [2 AdJ DATE].Adjusting Daily Alarm [3 T ALARM]You can set one daily alarm in the dive computer. When the d

Figure 4.7. Adjusting the Daily Alarm setting mode [3 T ALARM]4.1.2. Setting Preferences [3 SET PREF]To enter the Setting Preferences mode, select MOD

1. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF SUUNTO DIVE COMPUTERS ... . . 72. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES ... . . . . . . ... . . .

Figure 4.8. Setting Backlight On Time. Press scroll buttons to change backlight on/offand to set time value.Dive Computer Model Settings (Air/Nitrox/G

Figure 4.9. Setting Dive Computer model4.2. AC water contactsThe water contacts control the automatic activation of the Dive Mode.The water and data t

Figure 4.10. Depth sensor (A), water/data transfer contacts (B)32

5. BEFORE DIVINGDo not attempt to use the dive computer without reading this user's guide in its entirety,including all the warnings. Make sure t

5.2. Emergency ascentsIn the unlikely event that the dive computer malfunctions during a dive, follow theemergency procedures provided by your certifi

Table 5.1. Audible and visual alarm typesAlarm reasonAlarm typeDive computer is activated.Short single beepDive computer automatically returns to the

Table 5.2. Preset alarm typesAlarm reasonAlarm typePreset maximum depth hasbeen exceeded.Continuous beep series for 24 seconds or until anybutton is p

Table 5.3. Oxygen alarms in NITROX modeAlarm reasonAlarm typeThe OLF bar graph reaches 80%. The segments ex-ceeding the 80% limit start to blink.Three

5.5. Error conditionsThe dive computer has warning indicators that alert you to react to certain situationsthat would significantly increase the risk

5.6. DIVE mode settingsSuunto Vyper has several user-definable functions, as well as depth and time-relatedalarms that you can set according to your p

5.7.3. Battery power indication . . . . ... . . . . . . ... . . . . . . ... 465.7.4. Diving at altitude ... . . . . . . ...

5.6.1. Setting the personal/altitude adjustments [1 AdJ MODE]The current Altitude and Personal Adjustment settings are displayed in the startupscreen

5.6.2. Setting the dive-time alarm [2 d ALARM]The Dive Time Alarm setting [2 d ALARM] can be activated and used for several pur-poses to add to your d

To enter the Maximum Depth Alarm Setting, select MODE- 3 SET- 1 SET DIVE- 3MAXDPTH.Figure 5.3. Setting Maximum Depth Alarm. Press scroll buttons to ch

Figure 5.4. Setting Oxygen Percentage and Partial Pressure. The equivalent maximumdepth is displayed as 32.8 m /107 ft. Press scroll buttons to change

5.7.2. DIVE mode activationThe dive computer activates automatically when submerged deeper than 0.5 m/1.5ft. However, it is necessary to activate the

Figure 5.6. Startup II. Battery power indicator.At this time, perform your pre-checks, and ensure that:•the instrument operates in the correct mode an

NOTEThe surface interval time is not shown before the first dive.After activation of the Dive mode or after the dive has ended, the instrument willaut

Figure 5.7. Low Battery Warning. Battery symbol indicates that the battery is low andbattery replacement is recommended.If the battery symbol is displ

Table 5.4. Altitude Adjustment settingsAltitude rangeSymbol on displayAlt. adjustmentvalue0–300 m / 0–1000 ftA0300–1500 m / 1000–5000 ftA11500–3000 m

The personal factors which tend to increase the possibility of DCI include, but are notlimited to:•cold exposure —water temperature less than 20 °C/68

7.4.2. Dive history Memory [2 HISTORY] ... . . . . . . ... . . . . . . ... 867.4.3. Data Transfer and PC-Interface [3 TR-PC] . . .

Table 5.5. Personal Adjustment settingsDesired tablesConditionSym-bol onDis-playPersonal ad-justmentvalueDefaultIdeal conditionsP0Progressively moreco

•STOP + CEILING label, when in the depth range 3–6 m/10–20 ft = MandatorySafety Stop Time display•STOP label, when deeper than 6 m = Mandatory Safety

5.8.2. Mandatory Safety StopsWhen the ascent rate exceeds 10 m/33 ft per minute continuously for more than five(5) seconds, the microbubble build-up i

You must not ascend shallower than 3 m/10 ft with the Mandatory Safety Stop warningon. If you ascend above the Mandatory Safety Stop ceiling, a downwa

6. DIVINGThis section contains instructions on how to operate the dive computer and interpretits displays. The dive computer is easy to use and read.

NOTEThe dive computer will remain in the SURFACE mode at depthsless than 1.2 m/4 ft. At depths greater than 1.2 m/4 ft the instru-ment will go into th

Figure 6.2. Diving display. Present depth is 19.3 m /63 ft and nodecompression stoptime limit is 23 minutes in A0/P1 mode. Maximum depth during this d

Figure 6.3. Diving display. An annotation, Bookmark, is done in the profile memoryduring a dive by pressing the PLAN button. Note the Logbook symbol.6

Red Zone– As all of the bars appear (red zone), your no-decompression stop timehas become zero and your dive has become a decompression stop dive (for

When the maximum allowed ascent rate is exceeded the fifth SLOW warning segmentand the STOP sign appear and the depth reading starts to blink indicati

12.2. EN 13319 ... . . . . . . ... . . . . . . ... . . . . . . ... 11312.3. EN 250 / FIOH ... .

WARNINGDO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ASCENT RATE! Rapid as-cents increase the risk of injury. You should always make theMandatory and Recommended Safety S

If you exceed the no-decompression limits on a dive, the dive computer will providethe decompression information required for ascent. After this, the

Ceiling, ceiling zone, floor and decompression rangeWhen in decompression, it is important that you understand the meaning of ceiling,floor, and decom

The depth of the ceiling and floor depends on your dive profile. The ceiling depth willbe fairly shallow when you enter the decompression mode, but if

Figure 6.7. Decompression dive, below floor. Upward pointing arrow, blinking ASCTIME label and an audible alarm tell you to ascend. Minimum total asce

Figure 6.8. Decompression dive, above the floor. The upward pointing arrow hasdisappeared and the ASC TIME label has stopped blinking, which means tha

Figure 6.9. Decompression dive, at ceiling zone. Two arrows point at each other (“hourglass”). You are in the optimum ceiling zone at 3.5 m/11 ft and

Figure 6.10. Decompression dive, above ceiling. Note a downward pointing arrow, anEr warning and an audible alarm. You should immediately (within 3 mi

6.2.1. Before diving in the NITROX modeIf set to the NITROX mode, the correct oxygen percentage of the gas in your cylindermust always be entered into

6.2.2. Oxygen displaysWhen the NITROX mode is activated, the display will show the information in the figurebelow. In the NITROX mode, the maximum ope

1. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF SUUNTO DIVE COMPUTERSSuunto Vyper dive computer is designed to help you get the most out of your diving.The Vyper dive comp

In the Dive modes, the oxygen percentage labeled with O2% and the current oxygentoxicity exposure shown with an Oxygen Limit Fraction (OLF) bar graph

• maximum depth (during decompression stop dive)Figure 6.13. Alternative display. Pressing the TIME button displays the current time,maximum depth and

The Oxygen Limit Fraction (OLF) has 11 segments, each representing 10%.TheOxygen Limit Fraction (OLF%) displays only the value of the higher of the tw

6.3. Diving in the GAUGE modeIf set to Gauge mode, the dive computer can be used for diving with technical divingmixed gases. If you are trained for t

NOTEIf you dive with the GAUGE mode, it is not possible to changebetween the modes before the no fly time has counted down.74

7. AFTER DIVINGOnce back at the surface, Suunto Vyper continues to provide post-dive safety inform-ation and alarms. Calculations to enable repetitive

Figure 7.1. Surface display. You have surfaced from a 18 minute dive, which maximumdepth was 20.0 m/66 ft. The present depth is 0.0 m/0 ft. The Airpla

Figure 7.2. Surface interval, the surface time and no-flying time displays: Pressing theTIME button once the surface time display is shown and by pres

7.2. Dive numberingSeveral repetitive dives are considered to belong to the same repetitive dive serieswhen the dive computer has not counted the no-f

•A minimum surface interval of 12 hours would be required in order to be reasonablyassured a diver will remain symptom free upon ascent to altitude in

2. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTESThroughout this user's guide, important safety icons are displayed. Three classificationsare used to separate the

Figure 7.3. Memory options [3 MEMORY].7.4.1. Logbook and Dive Profile Memory [1 LOGBOOK])The Suunto Vyper has a very sophisticated, high capacity Logb

Figure 7.4. Logbook, end of the memory. END text is displayed between oldest andthe most recent dive.Page I, main display•date of dive•dive start time

Figure 7.5. Logbook, page I. Scroll different pages of specific dive.Page II•maximum depthNOTEDue to lower resolution, the reading may differ from the

•downward pointing arrow, if the ceiling was violated•oxygen percentage (only in Nitrox mode)•maximum OLF during the dive (only in Nitrox mode)Figure

Figure 7.7. Logbook, page III. Surface interval time and average depth.Page IV• dive number in the dive series• the profile of the dive profile, autom

Figure 7.8. Logbook, page IV. Profile of a specific dive.Press the SMART (Select) button once to change the scroll buttons to scroll the differentdive

Dive Profile memory [PROF]The scrolling of the profile will start automatically when the Logbook page IV (PROF)is entered. With the default setting, t

The following information will be shown on the display:Figure 7.10. Dive History information. Total number of dives, dive hours and maximumdepth.The D

7.4.3. Data Transfer and PC-Interface [3 TR-PC]The Suunto DM4 with Movescount (DM4) is an optional software that greatly enhancesthe functionality of

•reset the Scuba History's maximum depth to zero•manually add comments, multimedia and other personal information to the PC-based dive data files

WARNINGNOT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE! Suunto dive computers areintended for recreational use only. The demands of commercialor professional diving may expo

To transfer data:1.Connect your dive computer to your laptop.2.Download your dives to the DM4 on your laptop.3.Follow the instructions on the DM4 on h

In Simulation Mode, time moves four times faster than real time (when diving), forexample, 15 s = 1 min.7.6.1. Dive Simulator [1 SIMDIVE]The Dive Simu

7.6.2. Dive Planning Simulator [2 SIMPLAN]The Dive Planning Simulator mode shows you the present no-decompression limits.In this mode, you are also ab

NOTEThe Dive Planning Simulator mode is disabled in Gauge modeand in Error mode.93

8. CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF MY SUUNTO DIVING COM-PUTERThe SUUNTO dive computer is a sophisticated precision instrument. Although it isdesigned to withs

• Have your dive computer serviced every two years or after 200 dives (whichevercomes first) by an authorized dealer or distributor. This service will

•MAINTENANCEThe instrument should be soaked, thoroughly rinsed with fresh water, then driedwith a soft towel after each dive. Make sure that all salt

9. BATTERY REPLACEMENTNOTEIt is advisable to contact an authorized Suunto representative forbattery replacement. It is imperative that the change is m

9.3. Replacing the batteryThe battery and the buzzer are located in the back of the instrument in a separatecompartment. To change the battery:1.Remov

7.Carefully remove the battery. Do not damage the electrical contacts or the sealingsurface.8.Check for any traces of flooding, particularly between t