Suunto VYTEC DS manual Glossary

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9. GLOSSARY

Air Time

The amount of dive time remaining, based on

 

a calculation of cylinder pressure and

 

ambient pressure and present air consump-

 

tion.

Altitude dive

A dive made at an elevation greater than

 

300 m [1000 ft] above sea level.

Ascent rate

The speed at which the diver ascends toward

 

the surface.

ASC RATE

Abbreviation for ascent rate.

Ascent time

The minimum amount of time needed to

 

reach the surface on a decompression stop

 

dive.

ASC TIME

Abbreviation for ascent time.

Ceiling

On a decompression stop dive the shallow-

 

est depth to which a diver may ascend

 

based on computer nitrogen load.

Ceiling Zone

On a decompression stop dive the zone

 

between the ceiling and the ceiling plus 1.8

 

m [6 ft]. This depth range is displayed with

 

the two arrows pointing toward each other

 

(the ”hour glass” icon).

CNS

Abbreviation for Central Nervous System

 

toxicity.

Central Nervous System Toxicity

Toxicity caused by oxygen. Can cause a variety of neurological symptoms. The most important of which is an epileptic-like convulsion which can cause a diver to drown.

CNS%

Central Nervous System toxicity limit fraction.

 

Also note Oxygen Limit Fraction

Compartment

See “Tissue group”.

DAN

Divers Alert Network.

DCI

Abbreviation for decompression illness.

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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 PrecautionsDive Computer Limitations Getting AcquaintedNitrox FunctionsPush Buttons Making the Vytec personalWater Contacts Press the Smart Mode buttonInstalling the Transmitter Wireless Cylinder Pressure TransmissionPairing and Code Selection Transmission Data Setc Pressure Transmission Related DisplaysFail LobtActivation 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 High Altitude Dives and Personal AdjustmentPersonal Adjustment Altitude Adjustment RangesPersonal 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 TimeAdjusting Daily Alarm 3 T Alarm Adjusting Date 2 AdJ DateSetting Preferences 3 SET Pref Backlight Setting 1 LightWireless Transmission Settings 3 HP Dive Computer Units Setting 2 UnitsProfile Sample Rate Setting 4 REC Dive Computer Model Setting 5 ModelImportant Information Care and MaintenanceCare of Your Dive Computer Water Contacts and Push ButtonsWater 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 EADNoaa NitroxNo DEC Time OLFSurf Time PO2Rgbm Tissue group Disposal of the Device TIME-KEEPING and STAND-BY Mode Page Page Made in Finland Suunto Oy 01 / 2004, 08