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Risk Level 

is used to add more conservatism 

to the STANDARD decompression algorithm. 

STANDARD is the basic setting yielding 
the longest no-decompression limits.

MODERATE is slightly more conservative 
than standard.

CONSERVATIVE is the most conservative 
setting and has the shortest no-decompression 
limits. 

Exertion Level

 is set to the planned exertion 

level for the dive. Setting the exertion level 
to high increases the conservatism of the 
algorithm (shortens no-deco times).

Safety Reserve

 sets the tank pressure with 

which you wish to return to the surface. This 
is used in diving by the Gas Time Remaining 
calculation, which shows the time you can 
remain at a depth while still returning to the 
surface with this reserve pressure, after making 
all deep, decompression, and safety stops. 

Dive Settings

Main Menu

Settings Menu

Alerts

 will remind you 

during a dive when a 
particular preset event 
occurs. 

Two independent

 Low 

Gas Alerts

 can be set.

Max Depth Alarm

 can 

be set to sound if a set 
depth is exceeded.

Alerts can be both visual 
and audible (ON), visual 
only (SILENT), or (OFF). 

Visual alerts will flash 
the relevant part of the 
dive display.

     WARNING:

Although the risk is very small, 
no decompression algorithm 
can eliminate the risk of 
decompression sickness. 
More conservative settings will 
help reduce risk even further.

Summary of Contents for COBALT 2

Page 1: ...1 Simply brilliant isn t it Easy to see Simple to use Brilliant LCD display...

Page 2: ...System Information 22 Diving with Cobalt Pre Dive Check 23 Ready To Dive 24 The Dive Screen 25 Compass 26 Safety and Deep Stops 27 Multi Gas Diving 28 Decompression Diving 29 Decompression Violations...

Page 3: ...f magnetic buttons Air and Nitrox to 99 O2 Preprogram up to 6 gas mixes Gas switch underwater Recreational RGBM algorithm Customizeable user options 3D fully compensated digital compass 600 hour dive...

Page 4: ...Depth sensor 0 200 psi 0 14 bar Tank pressure sensor 0 5000 psi 0 350 bar Ceramic Compass 3D fully tilt compensated Software User Interface Menu Driven Graphic Display User Customization Alerts Units...

Page 5: ...e until you choose to turn it off Crucial dive information is always displayed The Cobalt includes a high pressure quick disconnect that allows the Cobalt to be removed and carried separately from you...

Page 6: ...entered as 32 Rounding up will affect decompression calculations which could lead to decompression sickness WARNING This computer is for recreational use only The computer is not designed for commerci...

Page 7: ...ur computer with another diver your decompression limits will be inaccurate which may cause decompression sickness WARNING You should never dive with enriched air nitrox unless you have personally ver...

Page 8: ...flashing and the compass appears Check the compass function and repeat if needed If satisfied select the Save button Exit the calibration screen using the BACK button Avoid exposing the Cobalt to str...

Page 9: ...using either the A C or USB charging source However if you utilize a USB source you will need to perform a manual reset by holding both the SELECT and BACK buttons down for at least 11 seconds The A...

Page 10: ...ntly up against console base to prevent accidental disassembly Do NOT overtighten Push on and turn to the right 1 4 turn to lock High pressure connector Lock ring High pressure hose and quick disconne...

Page 11: ...crew in the hose fitting hand tight then snug it securely with a wrench 9 16 Do not over tighten or you may damage the threads maximum 40 inch pounds 2 Connect the Cobalt to the quick disconnect fitti...

Page 12: ...will return you to this menu Menu Selections Current time and date Surface interval since last dive max 24 hours Battery status Back Back will always return you home to the Main Menu Up Select Down T...

Page 13: ...buttons to highlight the menu items You will see a brief description of the menu item in the lower help menu Press the SELECT button to go to the highlighted screen Important Use these settings to per...

Page 14: ...in the 24 hour format would be set 14 00 WARNING If you are still in a state of partial saturation following a dive resetting to a different time will alter your decompression calculations A warning w...

Page 15: ...ce to the next one Important The age is used by the algorithm which increases conservatism slightly with age Please set it truthfully Help screen provides extra setup information Use the UP and DOWN b...

Page 16: ...ery 5 15 30 or 60 seconds with which Cobalt saves a snapshot of your dive data This determines how many dives can be stored in the dive log At the default frequency of 30 seconds the dive log will hol...

Page 17: ...ce This is used in diving by the Gas Time Remaining calculation which shows the time you can remain at a depth while still returning to the surface with this reserve pressure after making all deep dec...

Page 18: ...een where the gas mixture and tank size can be defined If you frequently dive with a particular EAN Nitrox mix or just with different tank sizes this screen allows you to quickly switch to that mix or...

Page 19: ...gas time remaining for the primary gas Once a gas switch is made underwater the Cobalt will pause the gas time remaining calculation until it is switched back to the primary gas The Gas Mix Edit scree...

Page 20: ...switching during a dive A maximum of six alerts may be set only for gas mixes that have been defined in the Gas Tank Settings screen After adding the gas switch alert you will see a table summarizing...

Page 21: ...splay towards the shade or turn up the brightness level In normal diving environments the display will seem bright even at a low setting and you will want to dim it or set it to automatic for night di...

Page 22: ...tomic s dive log software on your personal computer and an option to view a set of demonstration dive displays Use the UP or DOWN buttons to toggle between options and press the select button when hig...

Page 23: ...critical dive information prior to your dive To change the settings for Low Gas Gas at Surface Max Depth or Risk Level see the Dive Settings screen Gas settings PO2 alert settings tank size and altern...

Page 24: ...utes During the dive button functions are limited SELECT compass on set course BACK compass off UP If at least one Gas Switch Alert is set UP initiates gas switching by bringing up a list of available...

Page 25: ...oot per minute ascent rate The Ascent Rate indicator bars on the right side of the screen will also change from green to yellow to red as your ascent speed increases The Cobalt will sound and flash SL...

Page 26: ...y angle Navigation is easy Aim the Cobalt in the direction you want to go When the compass screen is on pressing SELECT again will set a bearing marker green dot As long as you keep the green dot betw...

Page 27: ...t will sound and the stop depth window will indicate At Stop The time will start counting down to zero The stop will clear and the next stop if any will be displayed Straying outside the stop range wi...

Page 28: ...for at least three minutes to become active Using alerts When reaching the alert depth an alert will appear showing the planned gas switch Press SELECT to acknowledge the switch then again at the seco...

Page 29: ...is replaced by the Ascent Time Decompression stops will be indicated as they accrue Only the deepest stop which may be a blue Deep Stop will be displayed When it is completed the next required stop w...

Page 30: ...stop When completed the next stop if required will be indicated in the Deco Stop window If you go below the stop depth after beginning a stop the timer will stop counting and a GO UP alert will sound...

Page 31: ...f you violate the stop depth ceiling the timer will stop counting down until you descend to within the stop depth range Descend immediately to the indicated stop depth Immediate descent will resume th...

Page 32: ...and if possible make additional safety stops If you surface from a dive with this warning you are advised to stop diving and to seek medical attention If you see this warning stop diving and seek medi...

Page 33: ...en it becomes less than the user preset alert pressure PO2 The PO2 will flash and an alert will sound if the value exceeds either the limit set in the Gas mix Edit Screen or the maximum allowable 1 6...

Page 34: ...ive Screen will change to the Ready to Dive screen dashes will replace the No Deco Time If you then press the BACK button or if another dive does not begin within three additional minutes Cobalt will...

Page 35: ...s are highlighted will display the next or previous page Note Dive 1 is the test dive done at the factory to ensure accurate operation and cannot be erased The Dive Log Summary screen is a list of all...

Page 36: ...at the top of this screen CNS and OTU oxygen toxicity units are displayed in the bottom section along with any violations such as Ascent Rate PO2 limits or Decompression Violations Select the View Pro...

Page 37: ...re switch These will be noted by abbreviations in the STATUS area at the bottom of the screen Sw gas switch DSch decompression schedule created As ascent rate violation PO2 PO2 limit exceeded XSt miss...

Page 38: ...and or change the gas mix in the fields at the top of the screen Cobalt will recalculate new no stop times based on those changed parameters Pressing SELECT when the arrow icon is highlighted will ta...

Page 39: ...lanning software Cobalt s simulations can start with your current decompression status based on actual diving Simulating dives is an excellent way to familiarize yourself with the operation of the Cob...

Page 40: ...Computers pressure sensor will base calculations on current atmospheric pressure if Current Altitude is selected Selecting the Gas Mixes icon allows set up of alternate or multiple EAN mixes Selecting...

Page 41: ...aving the dive If you select Save an ascent profile will be drawn to the surface including any decompression stops deep stops or safety stops If any gas switch alerts are set the gas switches will be...

Page 42: ...d for each mix used and can be seen at the bottom of the screen when ascending manually or viewed in saved SIM dives by stepping through them in the Profile Screen Start Simulation Main Menu Planning...

Page 43: ...IM Dives is a global action individual SIM dives can t be erased Select the highlighted dive you wish to view and press SELECT to go to the SIM Dive Detail screen From the SIM dive log you can select...

Page 44: ...ing all Deep Deco and Safety stops Note This option will only appear when the BACK button with the Save option is used on starting the ascent to allow the Cobalt to automatically calculate the ascent...

Page 45: ...dive The surfacing schedule shows all the required safety deco and deep stops to reach the surface and the total time to ascend to the surface at a 30 feet per minute rate Total ascent time to reach t...

Page 46: ...m the Cobalt when fully charged Avoid placing the Cobalt near strong magnetic fields such as speakers or large motors as these could disturb the compass calibration Downloading the logbook The Cobalt...

Page 47: ...leaning replacement and lubrication of all o rings and seals and safety check To obtain warranty service you must deliver the product to Atomic Aquatics or one of its authorized repair facilities If y...

Page 48: ...Phone 888 270 8595 www atomicaquatics com MADE IN U S A 12 2013...

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