Suunto EON STEEL 1.6 User manual

SUUNTO EON STEEL 1.6
USER GUIDE
2018-04-16

1. Safety................................................................................................................................................................4
2. Getting started...............................................................................................................................................7
2.1. Display states and views................................................................................................................. 7
2.2. Icons.....................................................................................................................................................7
2.3. Set up.................................................................................................................................................. 8
3. Features.......................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1. Alarms, warnings and notifications...............................................................................................9
3.1.1. Configurable alarms.............................................................................................................10
3.2. Algorithm lock...................................................................................................................................11
3.3. Ascent rate.........................................................................................................................................11
3.4. Battery................................................................................................................................................12
3.5. Bookmark..........................................................................................................................................12
3.6. Calendar clock.................................................................................................................................12
3.7. Compass............................................................................................................................................ 13
3.7.1. Calibrating compass............................................................................................................ 13
3.7.2. Setting declination.............................................................................................................. 14
3.7.3. Setting bearing lock............................................................................................................14
3.8. Customize dive modes with DM5.............................................................................................. 15
3.9. Decompression dives.................................................................................................................... 16
3.9.1. Last stop depth.....................................................................................................................18
3.10. Display brightness.........................................................................................................................18
3.11. Dive history...................................................................................................................................... 19
3.12. Device info...................................................................................................................................... 19
3.13. Dive modes.....................................................................................................................................19
3.14. Dive planner.................................................................................................................................. 20
3.15. Flip display...................................................................................................................................... 21
3.16. Gas consumption.......................................................................................................................... 21
3.17. Gas mixtures....................................................................................................................................21
3.18. Gas time..........................................................................................................................................22
3.19. Language and unit system.........................................................................................................23
3.20. Logbook.........................................................................................................................................23
3.21. Movescount mobile app.............................................................................................................23
3.21.1. Syncing with mobile app.................................................................................................24
3.22. Multi-gas diving............................................................................................................................24
3.22.1. Modifying gases during a dive..................................................................................... 25
3.22.2. Isobaric counterdiusion (ICD)....................................................................................25
3.23. Oxygen calculations................................................................................................................... 26
3.24. Personal and altitude adjustments......................................................................................... 26
3.25. Rebreather diving........................................................................................................................27
3.25.1. Closed-circuit gases........................................................................................................28
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3.25.2. Open-circuit gases......................................................................................................... 28
3.25.3. Setpoints........................................................................................................................... 28
3.25.4. Bailouts.............................................................................................................................. 29
3.26. Safety stops and deepstops.................................................................................................... 29
3.27. Sample rate................................................................................................................................... 30
3.28. Standby and deep sleep...........................................................................................................30
3.29. Surface and no-fly time...............................................................................................................31
3.30. Suunto DM5 and Movescount.................................................................................................. 31
3.30.1. Synchronizing logs and settings................................................................................... 31
3.30.2. Updating firmware........................................................................................................... 31
3.31. Suunto Fused RGBM................................................................................................................... 32
3.31.1. Diver safety......................................................................................................................... 32
3.31.2. Altitude diving................................................................................................................... 33
3.31.3. Oxygen exposure............................................................................................................. 33
3.32. Tank pressure...............................................................................................................................34
3.33. Timer...............................................................................................................................................35
3.34. Water contacts..............................................................................................................................35
4. Care and support........................................................................................................................................37
4.1. Handling guidelines........................................................................................................................37
4.2. Installing scratch guard................................................................................................................ 37
4.3. Changing strap to bungee...........................................................................................................38
4.4. Charging battery............................................................................................................................ 38
4.5. Getting support.............................................................................................................................. 38
5. Reference.....................................................................................................................................................40
5.1. Technical specifications................................................................................................................ 40
5.2. Compliance..................................................................................................................................... 42
5.2.1. CE........................................................................................................................................... 42
5.2.2. EU depth gauge standard...............................................................................................42
5.2.3. EN 250 and FIOH.............................................................................................................. 42
5.2.4. FCC compliance.................................................................................................................43
5.2.5. IC............................................................................................................................................43
5.3. Trademark........................................................................................................................................43
5.4. Patent notice................................................................................................................................... 43
5.5. International Limited Warranty................................................................................................... 43
5.6. Copyright......................................................................................................................................... 45
5.7. Dive terms........................................................................................................................................ 45
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1. Safety
Types of safety precautions
WARNING: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation that may result in
serious injury or death.
CAUTION: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation that will result in
damage to the product.
NOTE: - is used to emphasize important information.
TIP: - is used for extra tips on how to utilize the features and functions of the device.
Before you dive
Make sure that you fully understand the use, displays and limitations of your dive instruments.
If you have any questions about this manual or dive computer, contact your Suunto dealer
before diving. Always remember that YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY!
This dive computer is intended for use with compressed air only.
Safety precautions
WARNING: ONLY TRAINED DIVERS SHOULD USE A DIVE COMPUTER! Insucient
training for any kind of diving, including freediving, may cause a diver to commit errors, such
as incorrect use of gas mixtures or improper decompression, that may lead to serious injury
or death.
WARNING: You must read the printed quick guide and online user guide for your dive
computer. Failure to do so may lead to improper use, serious injury or death.
WARNING: THERE IS ALWAYS A RISK OF DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS (DCS) FOR ANY
DIVE PROFILE EVEN IF YOU FOLLOW THE DIVE PLAN PRESCRIBED BY DIVE TABLES OR A
DIVE COMPUTER. NO PROCEDURE, DIVE COMPUTER OR DIVE TABLE WILL PREVENT THE
POSSIBILITY OF DCS OR OXYGEN TOXICITY! An individual’s physiological makeup can vary
from day to day. The dive computer cannot account for these variations. You are strongly
advised to remain well within the exposure limits provided by the instrument to minimize the
risk of DCS. As an added measure of safety, you should consult a physician regarding your
fitness before diving.
WARNING: If you have a pacemaker, we recommend you do not scuba dive. Scuba
diving creates physical stresses on the body which may not be suitable for pacemakers.
WARNING: If you have a pacemaker, consult a doctor before using this device. The
inductive frequency used by the device may interfere with pacemakers.
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WARNING: Allergic reactions or skin irritations may occur when product is in contact with
skin, even though our products comply with industry standards. In such event, stop use
immediately and consult a doctor.
WARNING: Not for professional use! Suunto dive computers are intended for recreational
use only. The demands of commercial or professional diving may expose the diver to depths
and conditions that tend to increase the risk of decompression sickness (DCS). Therefore,
Suunto strongly recommends that the device not be used for any commercial or professional
diving activities.
WARNING: USE BACKUP INSTRUMENTS! Ensure that you use backup instrumentation,
including a depth gauge, submersible pressure gauge, timer or watch, and have access to
decompression tables whenever diving with a dive computer.
WARNING: For safety reasons, you should never dive alone. Dive with a designated
buddy. You should also stay with others for an extended time after a dive as the onset of
possible DCS may be delayed or triggered by surface activities.
WARNING: PERFORM PRE-CHECKS! Always check that your dive computer is functioning
properly and has the correct settings before diving. Check that the display is working, the
battery level is OK, tank pressure is correct, and so forth.
WARNING: Check your dive computer regularly during a dive. If you believe or conclude
that there is any problem with any computer function, abort the dive immediately and safely
return to the surface. Call Suunto Customer Support and return your computer to an
authorized Suunto Service Center for inspection.
WARNING: THE DIVE COMPUTER SHOULD NEVER BE TRADED OR SHARED BETWEEN
USERS WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION! Its information will not apply to someone who has not
been wearing it throughout a dive, or sequence of repetitive dives. Its dive profiles must
match that of the user. If it is left on the surface during any dive, the dive computer will give
inaccurate information for subsequent dives. No dive computer can take into account dives
made without the computer. Thus, any diving activity up to four days prior to initial use of the
computer may cause misleading information and must be avoided.
WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE ANY PART OF YOUR DIVE COMPUTER TO ANY GAS MIX
CONTAINING MORE THAN 40% OXYGEN! Enriched air with greater oxygen content presents
a risk of fire or explosion and serious injury or death.
WARNING: DO NOT DIVE WITH A GAS IF YOU HAVE NOT PERSONALLY VERIFIED ITS
CONTENTS AND ENTERED THE ANALYZED VALUE INTO YOUR DIVE COMPUTER! Failure to
verify tank contents and enter the appropriate gas values where applicable into your dive
computer will result in incorrect dive planning information.
WARNING: Using a dive planner software such as in Suunto DM5 is not a substitute for
proper dive training. Diving with mixed gases has dangers that are not familiar to divers
diving with air. To dive with Trimix, Triox, Heliox and Nitrox or all of them, divers must have
specialized training for the type of diving they are doing.
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WARNING: Do not use Suunto USB Cable in areas where flammable gases are present.
Doing so may cause an explosion.
WARNING: Do not disassemble or remodel Suunto USB Cable in any way. Doing so may
cause an electric shock or fire.
WARNING: Do not use Suunto USB cable if cable or parts are damaged.
CAUTION: DO NOT allow the connector pins of the USB cable to touch any conductive
surface. This may short circuit the cable, making it unusable.
Emergency ascents
In the unlikely event that the dive computer malfunctions during a dive, follow the emergency
procedures provided by your certified dive training agency to immediately and safely ascend.
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2. Getting started
2.1. Display states and views
Suunto EON Steel has two main views in surface and dive states: time/no deco and compass.
Change the view by pressing the middle button.
The lower right field shows multiple information including max. depth, tank pressure, timer,
and while diving, also no deco and stops. You can change what is shown by pressing the
lower button.
NOTE: Main views can be customized. See 3.8. Customize dive modes with DM5.
Suunto EON Steel automatically switches between surface and dive state. If you are more
than 1.2 m (4 ft) below the water level, the dive state is activated.
The following display shows Suunto EON Steel when tank pressure screen is in use:
•Present depth is 19.0 m
•Active gas is Nitrox 32%
•Dive time is 22 minutes
•Tank pressure left is 120 bar
•No decompression time is 50 minutes
•Safety stop is ahead at 3.0 meters
•21 hours of diving time left before need to recharge
2.2. Icons
Suunto EON Steel uses the following icons:
No-fly time
Surface (interval) time
Battery status (for device: charging, ok, low; for Tank POD: ok, low)
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Battery level - number indicates remaining diving time before need to
recharge
Tank / gas pressure information
2.3. Set up
To get the most out of your Suunto EON Steel, use some time to customize features and
displays. Make absolutely sure that you know your computer and have it set up as you want
before getting into the water.
To get started
1. Wake up the device by connecting the USB cable to PC/Mac (or USB power source if
available).
2. Follow the startup wizard to set up the device. When ready, the device goes to surface
state.
3. Fully charge before first dive.
The startup wizard guides you through:
•Language
•Units
•Time format (12h/24h)
•Date format (dd.mm / mm.dd)
•Connecting with DM5 (optional)
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3. Features
3.1. Alarms, warnings and notifications
Suunto EON Steel has color-coded alarms, warnings and notifications. They are shown
prominently on the display with an audible alarm (if tones are on). Alarms are always red.
Warnings may be red or yellow. Notifications are always yellow.
When an alarm, warning, or notification occurs, a message is displayed as a pop-up. Pop-up
messages can be acknowledged by pressing any button. The information needing attention
remains on screen or as a scrollable element in the bottom field until the situation is back to
normal.
Alarms are critical events that always require immediate action. When an alarm situation
comes back to normal, the alarm will stop automatically.
Alarm Explanation
Ascent speed exceeds safe speed of 10 m (33 ft) per
minute for five seconds or more.
Decompression ceiling broken by more than 0.6 m (2 ft)
on a decompression dive. Immediately descend back
below ceiling depth and continue to ascend normally.
Partial pressure of oxygen exceeds safe level (>1.6).
Immediately ascend or change to a gas with lower
oxygen percentage.
Partial pressure of oxygen below safe level (<0.18).
Immediately descend or change to a gas with higher
oxygen percentage.
Warnings alert you to events that can impact your health and safety if you do not take action.
Acknowledge the warning by pressing any button.
Warning Explanation
CNS100% Central nervous system toxicity level at 100% limit
OTU300 Recommended daily limit for Oxygen tolerance unit
reached
Depth Depth exceeds your depth alarm limit
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Warning Explanation
Dive time Dive time exceeds your dive time alarm limit
Diluent high PO2 Diluent partial pressure of oxygen exceeds safe level
(>1.6); no immediate danger unless diluent is used, e.g.
for bailout
Diluent low PO2 Diluent partial pressure of oxygen below safe level
(<0.18); no immediate danger unless diluent is used,e.g.
for bailout
Gas time Gas time exceeds your gas time alarm limit, or tank
pressure is below 35 bar (~510psi), in which case gas
time is zero
Safety stop broken Safety stop ceiling broken by more than 0.6 m (2 ft)
Tank pressure Tank pressure is below your tank pressure alarm limit
Notifications indicate events that require preventive actions. Acknowledge the notification by
pressing any button.
Notification Explanation
CNS80% Central nervous system toxicity level at 80% limit
OTU250 Approximately 80% of recommended daily limit for OTU
reached
Change gas On multi-gas dive when ascending, it is safe to switch to
next available gas for optimum decompression profile
Low battery Approximately three hours of dive time left
Re-charge needed Approximately two hours of battery time left; re-charging
required before next dive
Setpoint switched Setpoint switched automatically on rebreather dive. See
3.25.3. Setpoints
Tank POD low battery Tank POD battery life low; battery change required
3.1.1. Configurable alarms
There are four configurable alarms: depth, dive time, tank pressure, and gas time alarm.
These alarm settings can be found under Diving settings / Alarms. Each of these alarms can
have its own limit and be separately turned on or o.
NOTE: Tank pressure reading turns red if it goes below 50 bar (720 psi).
NOTE: Gas time reading shows zero and turns red if tank pressure goes below 35 bar
(500 psi).
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3.2. Algorithm lock
Suunto Fused™ RGBM algorithm is locked for 48 hours if you omit decompression stops for
longer than three (3) minutes. When the algorithm is locked, no algorithm information is
available and LOCKED is shown instead. Locking the algorithm is a safety feature, highlighting
that the algorithm information is no longer valid.
When you ascend above the decompression ceiling by more than 0.6 m (2 ft), the ceiling
parameter turns red with an arrow pointing down appears, and an audio alarm is generated.
In such a condition, you should descend back below the ceiling level to continue the
decompression. If you fail to do so within three (3) minutes, Suunto EON Steel locks the
algorithm calculation and displays LOCKED instead, as shown below. Note that the ceiling
value is no longer present.
In this state, you significantly increase your risk of decompression sickness (DCS).
Decompression information is not available for the next 48 hours after surfacing.
It is possible to dive with the device when the algorithm is locked, but instead of the
decompression information, LOCKED is shown. Diving while the algorithm is locked resets the
algorithm lock time back to 48 hours when you surface.
3.3. Ascent rate
During a dive, the bar on the left indicates ascent rate. One bar step corresponds to 2 m (6.6
ft) per minute.
The bar is also color coded:
•Green indicates ascent rate is ok, less than 8 m (26.2 ft) per minute
•Yellow indicates ascent rate is moderately high, 8-10 m (26-33 ft) per minute
•Red indicates ascent rate is too high, over 10 m (33 ft) per minute
When maximum allowed ascent rate is exceeded for five seconds, an alarm is generated.
Ascent rate violations result in longer safety stop times.
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WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ASCENT RATE! Rapid ascents increase the
risk of injury. You should always make the mandatory and recommended safety stops after
you have exceeded the maximum recommended ascent rate. If this mandatory safety stop is
not completed the decompression model will penalize your next dive(s).
3.4. Battery
Suunto EON Steel has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Charge the battery by connecting
Suunto EON Steel to a power source with the included USB cable. As a power source use
either your computer USB port or wall charger.
The battery icon in the upper-left corner of the display shows the battery status. To the right of
the battery icon is the estimated remaining dive time in hours.
Icon Explanation
Estimated remaining dive time is 27 hours; no immediate need to recharge
Estimated remaining dive time is three (3) hours or less; recharge needed
Estimated remaining dive time is less than one (1) hour; recharge
immediately
Battery is charging, showing current charge level as remaining dive time
When the charge level drops below 2 (two) hours, you cannot start a dive with Suunto EON
Steel. A pop-up message indicates recharge is needed.
3.5. Bookmark
Keep the lower button pressed to add a bookmark (timestamp) to the active log for later
reference.
If you save a bookmark while the compass view is active, the bookmark includes both a
timestamp and the current compass heading.
3.6. Calendar clock
Time and date settings are found under General / Device settings / Time & date.
Time and date formats are found under General / Device settings / Units and formats.
To change time and date
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1. Keep the middle button pressed to enter menu.
2. Browse to General / Device settings / Time & date.
3. Scroll to Set time or Set date with the upper or lower button.
4. Press the middle button to enter the setting.
5. Adjust the setting with the upper or lower button.
6. Press the middle button to move to the next setting.
7. Press again the middle button when last value is set to save and go back to Time & date
menu.
8. Keep middle button pressed to exit when done.
To change time and date formats
1. Keep the middle button pressed to enter menu.
2. Browse to General / Device settings / Units and formats.
3. Scroll to Time format or Date format with the upper or lower button.
4. Follow steps 5-8 as above to change and save formats.
3.7. Compass
Suunto EON Steel includes a tilt-compensated digital compass, available as a main view.
3.7.1. Calibrating compass
When you first start using Suunto EON Steel, the compass needs to be calibrated. Suunto
EON Steel displays the calibration icon when you enter the compass view. Calibrate the
compass by slowly rotating the unit in your hand in large figure-8 loops.
Watch the video on YouTube.
During the calibration process, the compass adjusts itself to the surrounding magnetic field.
Because of changes in the surrounding magnetic field, it is recommended to re-calibrate the
compass before each dive.
To manually start calibration:
1. Keep the middle button pressed to enter the menu.
2. Browse to General / Compass.
3. Press the middle button to enter Compass.
4. Scroll up or down to select Calibrate.
5. Start calibration by moving the device around in a 3D figure-8 as the image suggests.
6. A sound indicates the calibration succeeded, and the screen goes back to Compass
menu.
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NOTE: If the calibration fails several times in a row, you may be in an area with strong
sources of magnetism, such as large metal objects. Move to another location and try to
calibrate the compass again.
3.7.2. Setting declination
You should always adjust your compass declination for the area where you are diving to get
accurate heading readings. Check the local declination from a trusted source and set the
value in Suunto EON Steel.
To set declination:
1. Keep the middle button pressed to enter the menu.
2. Browse to General / Compass.
3. Press the middle button to enter Compass.
4. Press the middle button again to enter Declination.
5. Scroll up/down to set the angle of declination: Starting from 0.0º scroll up towards East or
down towards West declination. To turn declination o, set declination angle to 0.0º.
6. Press middle button to save changes and go back to the Compass menu.
7. Keep the middle button pressed to exit.
3.7.3. Setting bearing lock
A bearing is the angle between north and your target. In simple terms, it is the direction you
want to travel. Your heading, on the other hand, is your actual direction of travel.
You can set a bearing lock to help you orientate yourself underwater and ensure you maintain
your direction of travel. For example, you can set a bearing lock for the direction to the reef
before leaving the boat.
You can reset the bearing lock at any time, but you can only clear a bearing lock while at the
surface.
To set a bearing lock:
1. Press the middle button to change to the compass view.
2. Hold your Suunto EON Steel in level in front of you, with the top pointing in the direction to
your target.
3. Keep the lower button pressed until you see the Bearing locked notification.
Once you have a bearing locked, the lock position is indicated on the compass rose, as
shown below.
Below your heading (large number in center of compass), you also see the relative dierence
between your bearing and your heading. So, for instance, when you want to travel in the
exact direction of your bearing, the lower number should be 0°.
If you want to set a new bearing lock, just repeat the same procedure above. Each bearing
lock is recorded in your dive log with a time stamp.
To clear the bearing lock from your compass view, you need to return to the surface.
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To clear a bearing lock:
1. While in surface state, keep the middle button pressed to enter the main menu.
2. Scroll to GENERAL with the upper or lower buttons and press the middle button.
3. Press the middle button to enter Compass.
4. Select Clear bearing with the middle button.
5. Keep the middle button pressed to exit.
3.8. Customize dive modes with DM5
You can customize Suunto EON Steel views and features with Suunto DM5. Create up to 10
dierent dive modes with up to four custom views each.
Watch the video on YouTube.
To customize Suunto EON Steel:
1. Download and install Suunto DM5 from http://www.suunto.com/DM5.
2. Connect your Suunto EON Steel to the computer with the USB cable.
3. In the devices window, select Suunto EON Steel.
4. Select the Customization tab. You can create new dive modes and modify existing ones.
NOTE: When creating or modifying dive modes, you need to synchronize the changes
with your Suunto EON Steel before disconnecting the USB cable to save the changes to your
device.
Customization is divided into four categories:
•Dive mode name
•Dive algorithm
•Gas settings
•Customize views
Dive mode (name)
Maximum length of the name is 15 characters. Use something short and simple that helps you
identify easily the features and information that you have customized on this mode.
Dive algorithm
You can select to use Suunto Fused™ RGBM or no algorithm (see 3.31. Suunto Fused RGBM). If
you select no algorithm, Suunto EON Steel functions as a gauge (bottom timer) in that mode. If
you select Suunto Fused RGBM, you have two additional options: personal setting (algorithm
conservatism) and altitude setting.
Gas settings
Here you configure what you see under the Gas(es) menu in Suunto EON Steel. The multiple
gases option can be turned on or o. Turn it on to be able to dive with multiple gases. When
turned o, the gas menu is simplified and easier to use with only one gas.
Helium can also be turned on or o. If you turn this o, you cannot see the helium component
for any gases.
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The gas max pO2setting can be set to manual or fixed. The fixed option means that the
selected value is used for all gases and the option to manually edit them in the Gas(es) menu
is disabled. When manual is selected, you can edit the gas max pO2for each gas individually
in the Gas(es) menu.
Customize views
For each dive mode, you can create up to four custom views. For each view, there are two
areas of view customization: style and content.
The style of the mode can be prominent, graphical or classic.
Prominent style presents key information with large numbers:
Graphical style presents information with additional visual elements:
With classic, information is presented in the traditional manner using numbers:
Within each view of the mode, you can define what information is shown in customizable
fields. When editing the view in DM5, you get a preview of how it will look on your Suunto
EON Steel.
In each view, you can define multiple custom field pairs for the values shown in the lower left
and right corners. When you use the view in Suunto EON Steel, you can cycle through these
field pairs by pushing the lower button.
3.9. Decompression dives
If you exceed the no-decompression limit on a dive, Suunto EON Steel provides the
decompression information required for ascent. Ascent information is always presented with
two values:
•ceiling: depth that you should not go above
•asc. time: optimum ascent time in minutes to surface with given gases
WARNING: NEVER ASCEND ABOVE THE CEILING! You must not ascend above the
ceiling during your decompression. In order to avoid doing so by accident, you should stay
somewhat below the ceiling.
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On a decompression dive, there could be three kinds of stops:
•Safety stop
•Deep stop
•Decompression stop
You can turn deep stops on or o under Dive settings / Parameters. In addition, you can
adjust the safety stop time to be 3, 4 or 5 minutes.
The illustration below presents how decompression is displayed on Suunto EON Steel. When
you ascend close to the ceiling depth and enter the deco window area, two arrows appear in
front of the ceiling number.
The deco window area is ceiling depth + 3.0 meters (9 ft). This is the area where
decompression takes place.The closer to the ceiling you stay, the more optimal the
decompression time is.
If you ascend above the ceiling depth, there is still a safe margin area, equal to ceiling depth
– 0.6 meters (2 ft). In this safe margin area, decompression calculation still continues, but you
are advised to go down below ceiling depth. This is indicated by the ceiling depth number
turning yellow with a downward pointing arrow in front of it.
If go above the safe margin area, the decompression calculation is paused until you go back
down below this limit. An audible alarm and a downward arrow in front of a red ceiling
number indicate unsafe decompression.
If you ignore the alarm and stay above the safe margin for three minutes, Suunto EON Steel
locks the algorithm calculation, and decompression information will not be available anymore
on the dive. See 3.2. Algorithm lock.
Below is a typical decompression dive view showing ascent time and the first required deep
stop at 20.3 meters:
Suunto EON Steel shows the ceiling value always from the deepest of these stops. deep stop
and safety stop ceilings are always at constant depth when you are at the stop. Stop time is
counted down in minutes and seconds.
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Below is an example of what Suunto EON Steel displays during deep stop:
Below is an example of what Suunto EON Steel displays during safety stop:
With decompression stops, the ceiling is always decreasing while you are near the ceiling
depth, providing continuous decompression with optimum ascent time.
Below is an example of what Suunto EON Steel looks like on decompression stop:
NOTE: It is always recommended to keep close to the decompression ceiling when
ascending.
Ascent time is always the minimum time needed to reach the surface. It includes:
•Time required for deep stops
•Ascent time from depth at 10 m (33 ft) per minute
•Time needed for decompression
WARNING: YOUR ACTUAL ASCENT TIME MAY BE LONGER THAN DISPLAYED BY THE
DIVE COMPUTER! The ascent time will increase if you: (1) remain at depth, (2) ascend slower
than 10 m/min (33 ft/ min), (3) make your decompression stop deeper than at the ceiling,
and/or (4) forget to change the used gas mixture. These factors might also increase the
amount of breathing gas required to reach the surface.
3.9.1. Last stop depth
You can adjust the last stop depth for decompression dives under Dive settings /
Parameters / Last stop depth. There are three options 3, 4.5 and 6 m (10, 15 and 20 ft).
By default, the last stop depth is 3 m (10 ft). This is the recommended last stop depth.
NOTE: This setting does not aect the ceiling depth on a decompression dive. The last
ceiling depth is always 3 m (10 ft).
3.10. Display brightness
The brightness of the display can be adjusted under General » Device settings » Brightness.
The default value is 50%. Adjusting this value has direct impact on battery life.
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TIP: You can significantly extend battery life by turning down the display brightness.
3.11. Dive history
Dive history is a summary of all the dives done with your Suunto EON Steel. The history is
divided by the type of dive: Air, Nitrox, Trimix, Gauge, CCR Air/Nitrox and CCR Trimix. CCR
dives are categorized by the diluent content used on the dive.
The history is divided by the type of dive: Air, Nitrox, Trimix and Gauge dives are logged
separately. Each type summary includes the number of dives, cumulative dive hours and
maximum depth.
NOTE: If there is more history information available than can be shown in a single
screen, you can scroll through the additional information with the upper and lower buttons.
3.12. Device info
Information about your Suunto EON Steel can be found under General / About EON. This
information includes device history, software version and radio compliance.
To access Suunto EON Steel information
1. Keep middle button pressed to enter the main menu.
2. Scroll to GENERAL with the upper or lower buttons and press the middle button.
3. Press the middle button to enter About EON.
4. Keep middle button pressed to go back and exit from the menu.
3.13. Dive modes
By default Suunto EON Steel has four dierent dive modes: Air/Nitrox, Trimix, CCR, and Gauge
(bottom timer). Select the appropriate mode for your dive under Dive settings / Mode.
NOTE: Air/Nitrox dive mode is a single gas mode. The Gas(es) menu under this mode
will not allow you to add more than one gas. However, this can be changed through
customization. See 3.8. Customize dive modes with DM5.
NOTE: Air/Nitrox mode is by default in graphical style and all the others in classical
visual style. You can change this and other settings, as well as create additional dive modes
using Suunto DM5. See 3.8. Customize dive modes with DM5.
Air/Nitrox, Trimix and CCR modes are intended for diving with decompression information, like
no decompression stop time or decompression ceiling/ascent time.
By default the decompression algorithm used in Suunto EON Steel is Suunto Fused™ RGBM.
For more information about the algorithm, see 3.31. Suunto Fused RGBM.
Gauge is a bottom timer mode and thus has no decompression information or calculation
included.
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NOTE: After diving in gauge mode, decompression calculation is locked for 48 hours. If
during this time you dive with Air/Nitrox, Trimix or CCR mode, there is no decompression
calculation available and ERROR is shown in decompression information fields.
3.14. Dive planner
The dive planner in Suunto EON Steel helps you to quickly plan your next dive. The planner
displays available no decompression time and gas times for your dive based on depth and
gas mixture.
The dive planner can also help you plan dives in series, taking into account the residual
nitrogen from your previous dive(s) based on the planned surface time you enter.
Before planning your first dive, make sure you have gone through the planner settings and
configured them according to your personal preference. You can view the planner and adjust
settings under the Dive planner menu.
These settings include tank size and pressure at the start of the dive as well as personal gas
consumption (surface gas consumption). If you are not sure what your personal gas
consumption is, we recommend using the default value of 25 L/min (0.90 cubic ft/min).
NOTE: Estimated gas time is calculated based on tank pressure at start minus 35 bar
(510 psi).
The calculated no decompression time is based on dive depth and gas mixture. Any residual
nitrogen from previous dives, as well as surface time, is taken into consideration. GAS TIME is
dependent on the dive depth, personal consumption and tank size/pressure.
In the dive planner display, you can edit depth and mixture.
For example, for the first dive in a series, if you enter 18 meters and use a mixture of 21%
oxygen, you see the following:
In this example, the calculated values are:
•Dive number in the dive series: 1
•Available no decompression time: 51 minutes
•Remaining gas time: 41 minutes
When planning additional dives in series, the dive planner allows you to adjust surface time. In
the example below, the surface time before the second dive is 1:37 minutes. Adjust surface
time to see how it impacts no decompression time.
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