Suunto Vyper Air User manual

USER’S GUIDE
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VYPER AIR

Tank Pressure Bar
Graph
(Mixed Gas Mode)
Gas Mix Selection
(Mixed Gas Mode)
O2% | He% (Mixed Gas Mode)

1. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF SUUNTO DIVE COMPUTERS ................. 8
2. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES .............................................. 9
3. SUUNTO USER INTERFACE ........................................................ 18
3.1. Navigating in the menus ......................................................... 18
3.2. Button symbols and functions ................................................... 20
4. GETTING STARTED .................................................................. 22
4.1. TIME mode settings .............................................................. 22
4.1.1. Setting the alarm ............................................................ 23
4.1.2. Setting the time .............................................................. 24
4.1.3. Setting the date .............................................................. 24
4.1.4. Setting the units ............................................................. 25
4.1.5. Setting the backlight ........................................................ 25
4.1.6. Setting the tones ............................................................ 25
4.2. AC water contacts ................................................................ 26
4.3. Learning how to use your compass ............................................ 27
4.3.1. Compass display ............................................................ 28
4.3.2. Locking a bearing ........................................................... 29
4.3.3. Compass settings ........................................................... 30
5. BEFORE DIVING ...................................................................... 34
5.1. The Suunto RGBM/Deep Stop Algorithm ...................................... 34
5.2. Emergency ascents .............................................................. 35
5.3. Dive computer limitations ........................................................ 36
5.4. Audible and visual alarms ....................................................... 36
5.5. Error conditions ................................................................... 39
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5.6. Wireless transmission ............................................................ 40
5.6.1. Installing the wireless transmitter .......................................... 40
5.6.2. Pairing and code selection ................................................. 41
5.6.3. Transmitting data ............................................................ 43
5.7. DIVE mode settings .............................................................. 44
5.7.1. Setting the depth alarm ..................................................... 45
5.7.2. Setting the dive-time alarm ................................................ 45
5.7.3. Setting the nitrox values ................................................... 46
5.7.4. Setting the personal/altitude adjustments ................................ 47
5.7.5. Setting the sample rate ..................................................... 48
5.7.6. Setting the Safety Stops/deep stops ...................................... 48
5.7.7. Setting the RGBM values .................................................. 49
5.7.8. Setting the units ............................................................. 50
5.7.9. Setting the tank pressure alarm ........................................... 50
5.7.10. Setting the tank pressure ................................................. 51
5.7.11. Setting the HP code ....................................................... 51
5.8. Activation and pre-checks ....................................................... 52
5.8.1. Accessing DIVE mode ...................................................... 52
5.8.2. DIVE mode activation ....................................................... 52
5.8.3. Battery power indication .................................................... 54
5.8.4. Diving at altitude ............................................................. 55
5.8.5. Personal adjustments ....................................................... 56
5.9. Safety Stops ....................................................................... 59
5.9.1. Recommended Safety Stops .............................................. 59
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5.9.2. Mandatory Safety Stops .................................................... 60
5.10. Deep stops ....................................................................... 61
6. DIVING .................................................................................. 62
6.1. Diving in the AIR mode (DIVE Air) ............................................. 62
6.1.1. Basic dive data .............................................................. 63
6.1.2. Bookmark .................................................................... 64
6.1.3. Tank pressure data .......................................................... 65
6.1.4. Ascent rate indicator ........................................................ 67
6.1.5. Safety Stops ................................................................. 68
6.1.6. Decompression dives ....................................................... 68
6.2. Diving in NITROX mode (DIVE Nitrox) ......................................... 74
6.2.1. Before diving in the NITROX mode ....................................... 74
6.2.2. Oxygen displays ............................................................. 75
6.2.3. Oxygen limit fraction (OLF%) .............................................. 77
6.2.4. Gas change and multiple breathing gas mixes .......................... 77
6.3. Diving in the GAUGE mode (DIVE Gauge) ................................... 78
7. AFTER DIVING ......................................................................... 80
7.1. Surface interval ................................................................... 80
7.2. Dive numbering ................................................................... 81
7.3. Repetitive dive planning ......................................................... 82
7.4. Flying after diving ................................................................. 82
7.5. PLAN mode ....................................................................... 83
7.5.1. DIVE PLANNING mode (PLAN NoDec) .................................. 84
7.5.2. Simulation Mode (PLAN Simulator) ....................................... 86
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7.6. MEMORY mode .................................................................. 87
7.6.1. Dive logbook (MEM Logbook) ............................................. 88
7.6.2. Dive history (MEM History) ................................................. 90
7.7. Suunto DM4 with Movescount .................................................. 91
7.8. Movescount ....................................................................... 93
8. CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF MY SUUNTO DIVING COMPUTER .......... 94
9. BATTERY REPLACEMENT ........................................................... 97
9.1. Battery kit .......................................................................... 97
9.2. Required tools ..................................................................... 98
9.3. Replacing the battery ............................................................. 98
9.4. Wireless transmitter battery replacement .................................... 102
9.4.1. Transmitter battery kit ..................................................... 102
9.4.2. Required tools .............................................................. 103
9.4.3. Replacing the transmitter battery ........................................ 103
10. TECHNICAL DATA .................................................................. 105
10.1. Technical specifications ....................................................... 105
10.2. RGBM ........................................................................... 109
10.2.1. Suunto RGBM adaptive decompression .............................. 109
10.2.2. No-decompression limits for air ......................................... 110
10.2.3. Altitude diving ............................................................. 113
10.3. Oxygen exposure ............................................................. 113
11. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ...................................................... 115
11.1. Trademark ...................................................................... 115
11.2. Copyright ........................................................................ 115
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11.3. Patent notice ................................................................... 115
12. DISCLAIMERS ...................................................................... 116
12.1. CE ............................................................................... 116
12.2. EN 13319 ....................................................................... 116
12.3. EN 250 / FIOH ................................................................. 116
13. SUUNTO LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................. 117
14. DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE ...................................................... 119
GLOSSARY .............................................................................. 120
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1. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF SUUNTO DIVE COMPUTERS
Suunto Vyper Air wristop dive computer is designed to help you get the most out of
your diving. After reading this manual and becoming familiar with the functions of your
dive computer, you'll be ready to take the plunge into a whole new world of diving.
With integrated digital compass and gas switching, Suunto Vyper Air simplifies your
diving experience because all the information you need relating to depth, time, tank
pressure, decompression status, and direction is available on one easy-to-read screen.
The Suunto Vyper Air User's Guide contains vitally important information which enables
you to become familiar with your Suunto wristop dive computer. To understand the
use, displays, and limitations of the instrument before using it, please read this user's
guide carefully, and save it for further reference. Note also that a glossary is included
at the back of the user's guide to help you understand dive-specific terminology.
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2. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
Throughout this user's guide, important safety icons are displayed. Three classifications
are used to separate these icons by their order of importance:
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 device
NOTE is used to emphasize important information
Before you go on to read the user's guide itself, it is extremely important that you read
the following warnings. These warnings are intended to maximize your safety while
using Suunto Vyper Air and must not be ignored.
WARNING YOU MUST READ the leaflet and user guide for your dive com-
puter. Failure to do so may lead to improper use, serious injury
or death.
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.
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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 condi-
tions that tend to increase the risk of decompression illness (DCI).
Therefore, Suunto strongly recommends that the device not be
used for any commercial or professional diving activities.
WARNING ONLY DIVERS TRAINED IN PROPER USE OF SCUBA DIVING
EQUIPMENT SHOULD USE A DIVE COMPUTER! No dive
computer can replace the need for proper dive training. Insufficient
or improper training may cause a diver to commit errors that may
lead to serious injury or death.
WARNING THERE IS ALWAYS A RISK OF DECOMPRESSION ILLNESS
(DCI) 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 DCI OR OXYGEN
TOXICITY! An individual’s physiological make up 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 DCI. As an
added measure of safety, you should consult a physician regarding
your fitness before diving.
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