Suunto Vyper User Manual

ENSUUNTOVYPERUSER’S GUIDE

8WARNING!SET THE CORRECT ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT MODE! When diving at altitudes greater than 300 m [1000 ft] the Altitude Adjustment feature must be corre

91.1.2. Dive Computer LimitationsWhile the dive computer is based on current decompression research and technol-ogy, you must realize that the compute

102. GETTING ACQUAINTED2.1. FUNCTIONS The VYPER multipurpose dive computer features three dive computer models (AIR, NITROX, GAUGE), three main operat

11Press the arrow up scroll (PLAN) button• To activate the timekeeping display, if the display is blank.• To activate the Dive Planning in the Su

122.3. WATER CONTACTSThe water contacts control the automatic activation of the Dive Mode. The water and data transfer contacts are located on bottom

13°F°CftMAXAVGPO2NO DEC TIMESTOPTIMETIMESURFDIVEO2%ASC TIMECEILINGOKQUITSELECTOPTIONSNOSLOWTCBOLFDIVEm3. DIVING WITH THE DIVE COMPUTERThis section con

14°C TIMEDIVEm TIMEAt this time, perform your precheck making surethat:• the instrument operates in the correct mode and provides a complete display•

153.1.2. Battery Power Indicator and Low Battery WarningThis dive computer has a unique graphic Battery Power Indicator designed to give you an advanc

163.1.3. Dive Planning [PLAN]It is possible at any time in the Surface Mode to enter the Planning Mode, simply by pressing the PLAN button. After show

173.1.4. User Defi nable Functions and AlarmsThis dive computer has several User Defi nable Func-tions and depth and time related alarms to be preset ac

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

183.2. DIVING WITH AIR3.2.1. Basic Dive DataThe dive computer will remain in the Surface Mode at depths less than 1.2 m [4 feet]. At depths greater th

19mNO DEC TIMETCB°CMAXDIVE TIMEMAX3.2.2. Consumed Bottom Time (CBT)The available no-decompression time is also shown visually in the multi-function ba

203.2.3. Safety Stop DisplaysTwo different type of safety stops are being displayed in this dive computer: Recommended Safety Stop and Mandatory Safet

21The Mandatory Safety Stop time always includes the three-minute Recom-mended Safety Stop time. The total length of the Mandatory Safety Stop time de

22When the maximum allowed ascent rate is exceeded the fi fth SLOW warning segment and the STOP sign appear and the depth reading starts to blink indic

233.2.5. Decompression divesWhen your NO DEC TIME becomes zero, your dive becomes a decompression dive, i.e. you must perform one or several decompres

24WARNING!YOU SHOULD ASCEND AND BEGIN DECOMPRESSION IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE DIVE COMPUTER SHOWS YOU THAT DECOMPRESSION IS REQUIRED! Note the blinking ASC

25The depth of the ceiling and fl oor will depend on your dive profi le. The ceiling depth will be fairly shallow when you enter the decompression mode,

26Fig. 3.18 Decompression dive, at the ceiling zone. The two ar-rows point at each other (“hour glass”). You are at the optimum ceiling zone at 3.5 m

273.3. DIVING WITH ENRICHED AIR NITROX3.3.1. Before Diving This dive computer can be used for diving with standard air only (AIR Mode) or it can be se

1DEFINITION OF WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTESThroughout this manual, special references are made when deemed im-portant. Three classifi cations are used

28WARNING!IF YOUR DIVE COMPUTER IS INSTALLED IN A CONSOLE, DO NOT EXPOSE THE PRES-SURE GAUGE TO ANY GAS MIX CONTAIN-ING MORE THAN 40% OXYGEN! Enriched

293.3.2. Oxygen DisplaysIf set to NITROX Mode the NITROX display, with all labeled oxygen information and the label NITROX, is shown after activation

30By pressing the TIME button during a nitrox dive, the alternate display appears, which includes (Fig. 3.24):• the current time • Consumed Bottom Ti

313.4. GAUGE MODEIf set to GAUGE Mode, the dive computer can be used for diving with TRIMIX or other technical div-ing gas mixes. If you are educated

323.5. AT THE SURFACE3.5.1. Surface IntervalAn ascent to any depth shallower than 1.2 m [4 ft] will cause the DIVING display to be replaced by the SUR

33MAX°C TIMENOmIf set to NITROX Mode, the following information will also be shown:• the oxygen percentage labeled with O2% is shown on the left side

343.5.3. Flying After DivingThe no-fl ying time is shown in the center window next to the airplane image. Fly-ing or traveling to a higher altitude sho

353.6. AUDIBLE AND VISUAL ALARMSThe dive computer features audible and visual alarms to advise when important limits are ap-proached or to acknowledge

36You are able to set alarms before the actual dive. The preset user programmable alarms can be set for time, dive time and maximum depth. The alarms

37WARNING!WHEN THE OXYGEN EXPOSURE WARNING (OLF) INDICATES THAT THE MAXIMUM LIMIT IS REACHED, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY AS-CEND UNTIL THE WARNING STOPS BLI

2ISO 9001SUUNTO Oyj’s Quality Assurance System is certifi ed by Det Norske Veritas to be according to the ISO 9001 in all SUUNTO Oyj’s operations (Qua

38The entered Altitude Adjustment Mode is indicated by mountain symbols (A0, A1 = one mountain, or A2 = two mountains). Section 4.3.1.1. “Altitude Adj

39The Personal Adjustment Mode is indicated by a diver symbol and plus signs (P0 = a diver, P1 = diver +, or P2 = diver ++). Section 4.3.1.1. “Altitud

403.8. ERROR CONDITIONSThe dive computer has warning indicators that alert the user to react to certain situations that would otherwise give rise to a

41Fig. 4.1 Main menu based Mode options. [3 MODE].Fig. 4.2 Memory option. [1 MEMORY].Fig. 4.3 Simulation option. [2 SIMUL].4. MENU BASED MODESThe main

42Fig. 4.4 Set option. [3 SET].Fig. 4.5 Memory options. [3 MEMORY].Fig. 4.6 Logbook option.[1 LOGBOOK].SELECTOPTIONSQUITSELECTTHE LIST OF THE MENU BAS

434.1. MEMORIES AND DATA TRANSFER [1 MEMORY]The memory options (Fig. 4.5) for this dive computer include the combined Logbook and Dive Profi le Memory

44Page II (Fig. 4.8)• dive number in the dive series• maximum depth (NOTE! Due to lower resolution, the reading may differ from the maxi-mum depth

45Press the SMART (Select) button once to change the scroll buttons to scroll the different dives forward and backward (Fig. 4.11). Press the SMART (&

46Fig. 4.14 Dive History infor-mation.Fig. 4.15 Data Transfer Mode. [3 TR-PC].Fig. 4.13 Dive History Memo-ry Mode. [2 HISTORY].SELECTMAXTIMEDIVEDIVEQU

47The data transfer is carried out using the connector on the bottom of the unit. The following data is transferred to the PC:• depth profi le of the d

3WARNING!READ THIS MANUAL! Carefully read this instruction manual in its entirety, including section 1.1. “Safety Precautions”. Make sure that you ful

484.2. SIMULATION MODE [2 SIMUL]The Simulation Mode can be used to get acquainted with the features and displays of the instrument before diving, to p

494.2.2. Dive Planning Simulator [2 SIM PLAN]The Dive Planning Simulator Mode shows you the present no-decompression limits. In this mode, you are abl

504.3. SET MODES [3 SET]The Set Modes (Fig. 4.22) are divided into three sub-modes for setting the dive-related parameters, time related parameters an

51To enter the Altitude Adjustment and Personal Adjustment Setting Mode select MODE- 3 SET- 1 SET DIVE- 1 AdJ MODE (Fig. 4.24). Now you are able to

524.3.1.3. Maximum Depth Alarm Setting [3 MAX DPTH]You can set one depth alarm in the dive computer.To enter the Maximum Depth Alarm Setting select M

534.3.2. Setting Time [2 SET TIME]To enter the Time Setting Mode select MODE- 3 SET- 2 SET TIME (Fig. 4.33). The Time Setting mode has three options:

544.3.2.3. Adjusting Daily Alarm Setting [3 T ALARM]You can set one daily alarm in the dive computer. When the daily alarm activates, the time symbol

554.3.3.2. Dive Computer Units Setting [2 UNITS]To enter the Dive Computer Units Setting mode, select MODE- 3 SET- 3 SET PREF- 2 UNITS. This will ena

565. CARE AND MAINTENANCEThis SUUNTO dive computer is a sophisticated precision instrument. Though designed to withstand the rigors of scuba diving yo

575.2. CARE OF YOUR DIVE COMPUTER• NEVER try to open the case of the dive computer.• Service your dive computer every two years or after 200 dives (

4TABLE OF CONTENTSWARNINGS ... 31. INTRODUCTION ...

585.3. MAINTENANCEThe instrument should be soaked, thoroughly rinsed with fresh water, then dried with a soft towel after each dive. Make sure that al

595.5. BATTERY REPLACEMENTNOTE! It is advisable to contact an authorized Suunto dealer for battery replacement. It is imperative that the change is ma

60BATTERY REPLACEMENT The battery and the buzzer are located in the back of the instrument in a separate compartment, the parts of which are shown in

619. Check that the battery compartment, battery holder and lid are clean. Clean with soft cloth if necessary.10. Gently insert the new battery

62CAUTION!Check after the fi rst dives for possible moisture under the transparent battery compartment lid, indicating a leak.Fig. 5.2 Opening of the s

636. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION6.1. OPERATING PRINCIPLESNO-DECOMPRESSION LIMITSThe no-decompression limits displayed by the dive computer in a fresh start

64ALTITUDE DIVINGThe atmospheric pressure is lower at high altitudes than at sea level. After traveling to a higher altitude, the diver will have addi

656.2. REDUCED GRADIENT BUBBLE MODEL, SUUNTO RGBMThe Reduced Gradient Bubble Model (RGBM) is a modern algorithm for tracking both dissolved and free g

666.3. OXYGEN EXPOSUREThe oxygen exposure calculations are based on currently accepted exposure time limit tables and principles. In addition to this

67 6.4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONDimensions and weight without the boot and strap:• Diameter: 61 mm [2.4 in]• Thickness: 28 mm [1.1 in]• Weight: 6

54. MENU BASED MODES ... 41 4.1. MEMORIES AND DATA TRANSFER [1 MEMORY] ...43 4.1.

68Displays only in NITROX Mode:• Oxygen%: 21 - 50• Oxygen partial pressure display: 1.2 - 1.6 bar depending on the limit setting• Oxygen Limit Frac

69Battery• One 3 V lithium battery; CR 2450 (K5597) and O-ring 1,78 mm x 31,47 mm 70 ShA (K5664)• Battery storage time (shelf life): Up to three ye

707. WARRANTYNOTE! The warranty arrangements are different in different countries. The dive com-puter packaging contains information regarding the war

718. GLOSSARYAltitude dive A dive made at an elevation greater than 300 m [1000 ft] above sea level.Ascent rate The speed at which the diver asc

72Decompression sickness Any of a variety of maladies resulting either primarily or secondary from the formation of nitrogen bubbles in tissue

73No-decompression dive Any dive which permits a direct, uninterrupted ascent to the surface at any time.NO DEC TIME Abbreviation for no-decompre

74Tissue group Theoretical concept used to model bodily tissues for the construction of decompression tables or calculations.Whole-Body Toxicity

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61. INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on your choice of the SUUNTO VYPER advanced dive computer. This dive computer is a compact and sophisticated multipur

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80DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICEPlease dispose of the device in an appropriate way, treating it as electronic waste. Do not throw it in the garbage. If you wi

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

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7WARNING!NO PROCEDURE, DIVE COMPUTER OR DIVE TABLE WILL PRE-VENT THE POSSIBILITY OF DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS (DCS) OR OXYGEN TOXICITY! You must understa