Suunto Vyper2 User Manual

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Main functionsPressButtonSymbolEnable gas switching in NITROX modeLongUPToggle between alternative displaysChange submodeDecrease valuesShortDOWNEnter

4. GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR SUUNTO VYPER2To get the most out of your Suunto Vyper2, take some time to personalize it and reallymake it YOUR computer.

ADJUST WITH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS. ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON.4.1.4. Setting the unitsIn the UNITS SETTING mode you can choose to have the units displaye

AC APPEARS IN THE TOP RIGHT CORNER OF THE DISPLAY, WHEN THE DIVE COMPUTER IS IN CONTACT WITH WATER. THIS ALSO ACTIVATES THE DIVE MODE.Contamination or

4.3.2. Locking a bearingA bearing can be locked to help you follow a selected course, and directional arrows pointtowards the locked bearing. Locked b

CalibrationBecause of changes in the surrounding magnetic field, the Suunto Vyper2 electroniccompass occasionally needs to be re-calibrated. During th

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

5.4. NitroxDiving with nitrox provides you with an opportunity to increase bottom times or reduce therisk of decompression illness by reducing the nit

Table 5.3. Oxygen alarms in NITROX modeAlarm reasonAlarm typeSet oxygen partial pressure limit is exceeded. Thealternative display is replaced with a

USE UP AND DOWN BUTTONS TO TOGGLE BETWEEN DIVE SETTINGSNOTEThe settings cannot be activated until 5 minutes has elapsed afterthe dive.5.7.1. Setting t

The default oxygen percentage (O2%) setting is 21% (air) and oxygen partial pressure(PO2) setting 1.4 bar. After entering values for MIX1, you can ena

5.7.7. Setting the RGBM valuesFor certain divers and diving conditions, it may be desirable to set the attenuated RGBMmode. The selection is displayed

And, if set to NITROX mode, make sure that:•the correct number of mixes is set and that the oxygen percentages are adjustedaccording to the measured n

5.8.5. Personal adjustmentsThere are personal factors that can affect your susceptibility to DCI, which you can predictin advance, and input into the

5.9. Safety StopsSafety Stops are widely considered good diving practice for recreational diving, and arean integral part of most dive tables. The rea

WHEN CEILING AND STOP ARE DISPLAYED, IMMEDIATELY (WITHIN 3 MINUTES) DESCEND TO OR BELOW CEILING.If you continue to violate the Mandatory Safety Stop,

6. DIVINGThis section contains instructions on how to operate the dive computer and interpret itsdisplays. You’ll find that this dive computer is easy

UP BUTTON TOGGLES BETWEEN DIVE TIME AND WATER TEMPERATURE.6.1.2. BookmarkIt is possible to record bookmarks in the profile memory during a dive. These

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

WARNINGNEVER ASCEND ABOVE THE CEILING! You must not ascend abovethe ceiling during your decompression. In order to avoid doing so byaccident, you shou

1. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF SUUNTO DIVING INSTRUMENTS ... ... ... ... 52. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . .

DECOMPRESSION DIVE, ABOVE CEILING. NOTE DOWNWARD POINTING ARROW, ER WARNING AND ALARM. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATLY (WITHIN 3 MINUTES) DES C END TO OR BEL

NITROX DIVE MODE ACTIVATION. MAXIMUM OPERATIONAL DEPTH BASED ON SET O2% (21%) AND PO2 (1.4 BAR) IS 56.7 M. If set to NITROX mode, the Suunto Vyper2 w

NOTEMix number, O2%, and PO2for the mixes are shown when scrolling.If the set PO2limit is exceeded , it will be shown with the PO2valueblinking. The d

7. AFTER DIVINGOnce back at the surface, Suunto Vyper2 continues to provide post-dive safety informationand alarms. Calculations to enable repetitive

7.4. Flying after divingThe no-fly time is shown in the center window next to the airplane image. Flying or travelingto a higher altitude should be av

WHEN ENTERING THE MEMPLAN MODE THE DISPLAY FIRST BRIEFLY SHOWS TISSUE LOADING, THE REMAINING DESATURATION TIME BEFORE GOING INTO PLAN MODE. USE UP AND

PRESS UP OR DOWN BUTTONS TO DESCEND OR ASCEND.The mode can also be used to add the desired surface intervals for dive simulations. Addthe desired surf

•date of dive•type of dive (Air, Nitrox, Gauge)•dive start time•dive number•oxygen percentage for Mix1•total dive timePage II•maximum depth•surface ti

•oxygen percentage settings and maximum OLF (in NITROX mode)•tissue calculation data•real-time water temperature•additional dive information (e.g. SLO

8. CARE AND MAINTENANCEThe Suunto Vyper 2 dive computer is a sophisticated precision instrument. Though designedto withstand the rigors of scuba divin

6.2.3. Oxygen limit fraction (OLF) . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... 316.2.4. Gas change and multiple br

CAUTION•Do not use compressed air to blow water off the unit.•Do not use solvents or other cleaning fluids that might causedamage.•Do not test or use

•Disassemble the shorter part of the strap with a fl at 1.5 mm screwdriver or aspecial tool for spring bars. The longer part of the strap may stay on

•Assemble the shorter part of the strap. Use the spring bar tool or small screwdriverto compress the spring bars. Make sure that the spring bars get f

9. TECHNICAL DATA9.1. Technical specificationsDimensions and weight:• Diameter: 61.0 mm/2.4 in• Thickness: 28 mm/1.1 in• Weight: 68 g/2.4 ozDepth gaug

• Life expectancy at 20°C/68°F:• 0 dives/y - 3 years• 100 dives/year – 2 years• 300 dives/year – 1.5 yearsThe following conditions have an effect on t

Diver Attention Symbol – Advice to Extend Surface IntervalSome patterns of diving cumulatively add a higher risk of DCI; for example, dives withshort

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

10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY10.1. CopyrightThis user's manual is copyrighted and all rights are reserved. It may not, in whole or inpart, be copied,

11. DISCLAIMERS11.1. User’s responsibilityThis instrument is intended for recreational use only. Suunto Vyper2 must not be used forobtaining measureme

12. WARRANTYNOTEWarranty arrangements vary from country to country. The divecomputer packaging contains information regarding the warrantybenefits and

1. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF SUUNTO DIVING INSTRUMENTSSuunto Vyper2 was designed to help you get the most out of your diving. After readingthis manual a

13. DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICEPlease dispose of the device in an appropriate way, treating it aselectronic waste. Do not 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

NO DEC TIMEAbbreviation for no decompression time limit.OEA = EAN = EANxAbbreviations for oxygen enriched air nitrox.OLFAbbreviation for oxygen limit

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TWO YEAR WARRANTYThis product is warranted to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship to the original owner for the above noted perio

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2. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTESThroughout this manual, important safety icons are displayed. Three classifications areused to separate these icons by

WARNINGDIVES THAT REQUIRE DECOMPRESSION STOPS ARE NOTRECOMMENDED. YOU SHOULD ASCEND AND BEGINDECOMPRESSION IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE DIVE COMPUTERSHOWS YOU

WARNINGSELECT THE CORRECT ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT SETTING! Whendiving at altitudes greater than 300 m/1,000 ft the Altitude Adjustmentfeature must be corr

3. SUUNTO VYPER2 AT A GLANCE3.1. Navigating in the menusSuunto Vyper2 has four main operating modes - TIME mode (TIME), DIVE mode (DIVE),PLAN mode (PL