Suunto VYTEC DS manual Oxygen Limit Fraction, Olf, Gas Change, Multiple Breathing Gas Mixes

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After five seconds the display will automatically revert to the original display.

3.4.3.Oxygen Limit Fraction

(OLF)

In addition to tracking the diver’s exposure to nitrogen, the instrument tracks the exposure to oxygen, if set to Nitrox mode. These calculations are treated as entirely separate functions.

The dive computer calculates separately for Central Nervous System oxygen toxicity (CNS) and Pulmonary Oxygen toxicity, the latter mea- sured by the addition of Oxygen Toxicity Units (OTU). Both fractions are scaled so that the maximum tolerated exposure for each is ex- pressed as 100%.

The Oxygen Limit Fraction (OLF) has 11 seg- ments, each representing 10%. The OLF bar graph displays only the value of the higher of the two calculations. When the OTU value meets and exceeds the CNS value then in ad- dition to displaying its percentage the lowest segment blinks to indicate that the value shown relates to OTU. The oxygen toxicity calculations are based on the factors listed in section 6.3. “Oxygen Exposure”.

3.4.4.Gas Change, Multiple Breathing Gas Mixes

The Vytec has as a special feature the possibil- ity to set two additional nitrox mixes to be used during the dive. This feature can be activated by setting the MIX2 and/or MIX3 “ON” and entering other parameters in the same way as on the primary gas (See chapter 4.3.1.4 Nitrox/Oxygen settings). Mix 2 and 3 settings are held until you change them (they will not return to default settings automatically). Cyl- inder pressure data is available for one wire- less transmitter only. A dive is always started with MIX1, during the dive the Vytec lets you change to any enabled mix, which is within the

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MAX

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Fig. 3.25. Alternative display. Pressing TIME button displays current time, maximum depth, temperature, CBT and O2%, if Air Time is less than 30 minutes.

 

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Fig. 3.26. The lowest bar graph blinks to indicate that the OLF value shown relates to OTU.

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Fig. 3.27 Changing gas

mix. Current gas mix is MIX1 (21%). Scroll though enabled mixes by pressing PLAN or TIME button. Select new mix by pressing MODE (OK) button.

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Contents Suunto Vytec DS Guide Reference Quick COPYRIGHT, Trademark and Patent Notice Definition of WARNINGS, Cautions and NotesPrEN Page Page Page Table of Contents AIR/NITROX/GAUGE Suunto RGBM/ Deep Stop Algorithm IntroductionEmergency Ascents Safety PrecautionsFunctions Getting AcquaintedDive Computer Limitations NitroxPush Buttons Making the Vytec personalWater Contacts Press the Smart Mode buttonInstalling the Transmitter Wireless Cylinder Pressure TransmissionPairing and Code Selection Transmission Data Lobt Pressure Transmission Related DisplaysSetc FailActivation and Prechecks Diving with the VytecBefore Diving Battery Power Indicator Battery IndicationLowbat + Battery Power IndicatorDive Numbering Shown During Dive Planning Wireless Transmitter Battery IndicatorDive Planning Plan Recommended Safety Stop User Definable Functions and AlarmsSafety Stops Diving display. Pres- ent depth is 19.3 m Mandatory Safety StopBasic Dive Data Diving in AIR ModeDeep Stops Cylinder Pressure Data BookmarkConsumed Bottom Time CBT Ascent Rate Indicator Ascent Rate IndicatorDecompression dives Safety Stops and Deep StopsCEILING, Ceiling ZONE, Floor Decompression Range Display AT the Ceiling Zone Display below the FloorDisplay Above the Floor Display Above the Ceiling Diving in Nitrox Mode 3.4.1. Before DivingOxygen Displays Default Nitrox Settings22. Diving in Nitrox mode. The O2% is set to 32% Gas Change, Multiple Breathing Gas Mixes Oxygen Limit FractionOLF Diving in Gauge Mode AT the Surface 3.6.1. Surface Interval Separated by a colon, telling Dive NumberingFlying After Diving Three double beeps occur, when Audible and Visual AlarmsSet oxygen partial pressure limit is exceeded. The maximum Oxygen Alarms in Nitrox ModeAltitude Adjustment Ranges High Altitude Dives and Personal AdjustmentAltitude Adjustment Personal AdjustmentPersonal Adjustment Ranges Omitted Decompression Error ConditionsRgbm Model Settings USE of the Menu Based Functions Menu Based ModesList of the Menu Based Modes Exit / QuitLogbook and Dive Profile Memory 1 Logbook Memories and Data Transfer 1 MemoryI, main display Fig III Fig Dive Profile Memory Prof Dive History Memory 2 HistoryData Transfer and PC-Interface 3 TR-PC Dive Simulator 1 Simdive Simulation Mode 2 SimulSET Modes 3 SET Dive Planning Simulator 2 SimplanDive Parameter Settings 1 SET Dive Nitrox/Oxygen Settings 4 Nitrox Dive Time Alarm Setting 2 d AlarmMaximum Depth Alarm Setting 3 MAX Dpth Adjusting Time 1 AdJ Time Setting Time 2 SET TimeBacklight Setting 1 Light Adjusting Date 2 AdJ DateAdjusting Daily Alarm 3 T Alarm Setting Preferences 3 SET PrefDive Computer Model Setting 5 Model Dive Computer Units Setting 2 UnitsWireless Transmission Settings 3 HP Profile Sample Rate Setting 4 RECWater Contacts and Push Buttons Care and MaintenanceImportant Information Care of Your Dive ComputerWater Resistance Inspection MaintenanceBattery KIT Battery Replacement 5.5.1. Computer batteryTools Required Battery ReplacementPage Opening of the securing ring Wireless Transmitter Battery ReplacementTools Required Transmitter Battery ReplacementNO-DECOMPRESSION Limits Technical DescriptionOperating Principles Altitude Diving Surface Intervals Suunto Reduced Gradient Bubble Model RgbmOxygen Exposure Transmitter Technical SpecificationOther displays Battery Vytec Warranty System Requirements SUUNTOSPORTS.COMCommunities My SuuntoGetting Started Sport ForumsGlossary EAN EADOLF NitroxNoaa No DEC TimeSurf Time PO2Rgbm Tissue group Disposal of the Device TIME-KEEPING and STAND-BY Mode Page Page Made in Finland Suunto Oy 01 / 2004, 08