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Resource Pro

The following symbols are used throughout this manual to bring your attention to situations that require special consid-

eration. Be sure to read and follow all instructions carefully.

NOTE

is used to emphasize an important maintenance technique.

CAUTION

is used before a maintenance technique that will result in damage to parts if that

technique is not followed carefully.

WARNING

is used before a procedure that will result in serious injury or death if the procedure

is not followed carefully.

Summary of Contents for resource pro

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL OWNER S MANUAL Resource Pro...

Page 2: ...ctory service Make your deepest dive first When making repetitive dives it is imperative to ensure that each consecutive dive is shallower than the one before This will allow your body s slower tissue...

Page 3: ...d and follow all instructions carefully A NOTE is used to emphasize an important maintenance technique A CAUTION is used before a maintenance technique that will result in damage to parts if that tech...

Page 4: ...rt equipment improper use or misuse of this product can cause seri ous injury or death Never participate in sharing or swapping of a dive computer Conduct your dives in such a manner so as to insure t...

Page 5: ...eral function Labor charges for the annual inspection are not covered by the warranty You must provide a copy of the original sales receipt and a copy of the owner s portion of the warranty registrati...

Page 6: ...ing design features Data Sensing and Processing Device U S Patent no 4 882 678 Dive Time Remaining U S Patent no 4 586 136 and Ascent Rate Indicator U S Patent no 5 156 055 DECOMPRESSIONMODEL The prog...

Page 7: ...15 Depth Displays 16 Time Displays 17 Temperature Display 18 Backlight Feature 18 Operating Temperature 18 ACTIVATION and SETUP 19 Push ButtonActivation 20 Water ContactActivation 21 Surface sequence...

Page 8: ...ntdowns 31 Post Dive Plan Mode 32 Log Mode 32 After the First 2 Hours 34 SPECIAL SITUATIONS 35 Clear Reset 36 Emergency Decompression 37 Nitrogen Bar Graph 37 Decompression Dive Mode 38 Managing Decom...

Page 9: ...51 Battery Life 52 Low Battery Condition 52 Battery Replacement Procedures 53 REFERENCE 59 Dive Time Remaining 60 Altitude Diving 61 FlyingAfter Diving 62 Multiple Tissue Tracking 63 No Decompression...

Page 10: ...n normal 2b Ascent Rate Indicator Yellow caution 2c Ascent Rate Indicator Red Too Fast 3 Symbol Current Depth or Max Depth 4 Symbol Dive Profile Plan or Dive Mode 5 Symbol LowBattery 6 Symbol Wave Sur...

Page 11: ...11 Resource Pro FEATURES and DISPLAYS...

Page 12: ...l able and see examples of the displays that you could expect to see in the various operational modes Although it will require an initial investment of time to become acquainted with the various icons...

Page 13: ...are found return the unit to an Authorized Genesis Scuba Dealer DO NOT attempt to use it until it has received factory prescribed service CONTROL BUTTON The Resource Pro s control button Fig 1a allow...

Page 14: ...a con trolled ascent is required It is imperative that you understand the formats ranges and values of the information presented by the Resource Pro s numeric and graphic displays to avoid any possibl...

Page 15: ...gments will enter the red Too Fast zone at which time all 5 segments will flash once per second until your ascent speed is slowed Nitrogen Bar Graph NiBG The Nitrogen Bar Graph Fig 3b represents tissu...

Page 16: ...our attention on the current required DECO stop ceil ing depth indicated by the bar graph segment When stop depths of 50 FT 15 M and 60 FT 18 M are required all red segments are displayed and the requ...

Page 17: ...n Time display Fig 6 top row of digits Indicated are theoreti cal No Decompression Limit NDL Elapsed Dive Time BT Total Ascent Time TAT or Sur face Time depending on the operating mode that the Resour...

Page 18: ...n the button is pressed 2 times to view the Second Alternate display Fig 8a If the Temperature exceeds a value of 99 two dashes will be displayed on the screen until the unit s temperature decreases t...

Page 19: ...19 Resource Pro ACTIVATION and SETUP...

Page 20: ...nough battery voltage the unit will either deacti vate itself or would not have activated at all WARNING If a Low Battery symbol Fig 9a is indicated following diagnostics Genesis Scuba strongly recomm...

Page 21: ...ter This may result in inaccurate depth and no decompression time displays If the unit is activated when deeper than 4 feet 1 meter underwater or at elevations higher than 14 000 feet 4 267 meters it...

Page 22: ...or the button is pressed to access Log Mode or Set Mode SURFACE MODE Surface Mode is identified by the Surface Wave symbol Fig 11a Information displayed includes Surface Interval Time Fig 11b with col...

Page 23: ...een ap pears F or C and FT or M will be displayed flashing Fig 12 Momentarily press and release the button 2 seconds to toggle between Imperial and Metric Units of Measure Press and hold the button do...

Page 24: ...utton repeatedly until the correct Minute value appears 00 to 59 Do Not hold the button depressed Press and hold the button down for 2 seconds to save the selection releasing it when the Set Wet Activ...

Page 25: ...25 Resource Pro PRE DIVE and DIVE MODES...

Page 26: ...Sequence Surface Mode Fly DeSat Plan With each Depth displayed in the Plan Mode you will see predicted no decompression limits NDL based upon your previous dive profiles The symbol NDL will be displa...

Page 27: ...will indicate nitrogen loading and ascent rate Pressing the button for 2 seconds will activate the Backlight No Decompression Dive Mode Alternate Display 1 Fig 18 To view Alternate Display 1 momentari...

Page 28: ...ssion dive in which Depth exceeded 30 feet 9 meters a non mandatory Safety Stop screen appears with a countdown timer begin ning at 3 00 min sec and counting down to 00 There is no penalty if you surf...

Page 29: ...29 Resource Pro POST DIVE MODES...

Page 30: ...45 AM Nitrogen Bar Graph indicating current nitrogen loading If you descend during the 10 minute Transition Period time underwater will be considered a con tinuation of that dive The time at the surf...

Page 31: ...ig 23a begins counting down 10 minutes after the last dive after the Transition Period displaying FLY with a countdown that starts at 23 50 hr min and counts down to 0 00 hr min The Desaturate counter...

Page 32: ...g After exceeding 50 dives the oldest dive in the Log will be overwritten by the most recent dive Log information will not be lost when the battery is removed replaced but factory service will de lete...

Page 33: ...he dive started 10 25 AM and symbol AM or PM To view the second screen for that dive Dive Data Fig 27 press the button again momentarily Displayed from top to bottom will be LOG symbol Elapsed Dive Ti...

Page 34: ...raphic H2O will appear on the screen if the unit is Wet Fig 28B This is an indication that the unit should be dried off prior to travel or storage To access other modes or enter settings while in Fly...

Page 35: ...35 Resource Pro SPECIAL SITUATIONS...

Page 36: ...ng 24 hours Failure to follow this practice could adversely affect the accuracy of subsequent calculations by failing to account for previous exposure to el evated nitrogen absorption WARNING Do not a...

Page 37: ...he Resource Pro and become familiar with the Nitrogen Bar Graph you will notice that it displays fewer segments for shorter dive times and shallower depths Use this feature to adjust conservatism to y...

Page 38: ...Mode the Ceiling Bar and UP Arrow symbols appear on the dis play as a warning The Nitrogen Bar Graph will display a segment next to the deepest Stop Depth required Fig 31a Other information displayed...

Page 39: ...button 2 seconds while viewing the Main Display Elapsed Dive Time with the symbol BT and Maximum Depth and the symbols MAX and FT or M will be displayed for 10 seconds then revert to the Main Display...

Page 40: ...ust not ascend shallower than the ceiling Stop Depth indicated Doing so will greatly increase your risk of decompression sickness and place the Resource Pro into a Conditional Violation Mode described...

Page 41: ...f these While in Violation Modes the Backlight can be activated and Alternate Displays similar to those shown for Deco Mode can be accessed using the button CONDITIONAL VIOLATION MODE The unit will en...

Page 42: ...Graph DECO segment flash Fig 39 until you descend below the Required Stop Depth You would then need to follow the Stop Depths and Times toward the surface until the Nitrogen Bar Graph recedes into the...

Page 43: ...s will only indicate 3 dashes or until ascent is made to a depth shallower than 330 feet 99 9 meters Once you ascend above 330 feet 99 9 meters the Current Depth display will be restored how ever Max...

Page 44: ...mediate Violation Mode Gauge Mode will be entered This situation would be preceded by entering a Delayed Violation Mode The Resource Pro would then operate with limited functions in Gauge Mode during...

Page 45: ...the only screen 2 hours after the dive does not represent Time to Fly It is only provided to inform you of the time remaining before normal Resource Pro operation can resume with full features and fun...

Page 46: ...void entering decompression Regardless of your diving habits Genesis Scuba advises you to dive with additional backup in strumentation that can provide the data necessary to properly surface if and wh...

Page 47: ...rs before reentering the water in the event a dive requires emergency decompression By entering decompression you automatically impose a ceiling above you which you cannot immediately ascend beyond de...

Page 48: ...hs below 130 feet 39 meters the basis for which is purely theoretical It should not be considered that the capabilities built into the Resource Pro provide any implied approval or consent from Genesis...

Page 49: ...49 Resource Pro CARE INSPECTION AND SERVICE...

Page 50: ...uba can replace it although small scratches will naturally disappear underwater For even more convenience and additional protection against scratches place a transparent Instrument Lens Protector on t...

Page 51: ...inspection or factory service The costs of annual inspections are not covered un der the terms of the 2 year limited warranty WARNING If you are in doubt about the accuracy of your Resource Pro s dep...

Page 52: ...if 1 1 hour dive per activation period to over 300 dive hours if 2 or more 1 hour dives per activation period LOW BATTERY CONDITION During unit operation voltage level is checked every second while on...

Page 53: ...s in a Console bend the rubber Console Boot back to expose the edge of the Module If the Boot is flexible enough to permit you may bend it back far enough to scoop the Module out with your finger Othe...

Page 54: ...ke it outside during a hot sunny day Inspect the Button Lens and Housing to ensure they are not cracked or damaged If there is any sign of moisture in the module DO NOT use the Resource Pro until it r...

Page 55: ...Bar located across the lower portion of the Battery Fig 46a Remove the Hatch O ring DO NOT use tools Using care not to damage the Battery Contacts Fig 46b c slide the Battery up and out of the Batter...

Page 56: ...atch O ring with a new one This O ring must be a genuine Genesis Scuba part that can be purchased from an Authorized Genesis Scuba Dealer Use of any other O ring will void the warranty Lightly lubrica...

Page 57: ...ition A small symbol located on the Ring should be aligned with the Locked symbol located on the Housing Fig 51 a b Inspection Activate the unit and watch carefully as it performs a full diagnostic an...

Page 58: ...e completely into place with your thumbs watching the alignment until it snaps into place R E S P O NSIBLE D I V E R NOTE The Wet Activation Contacts are located on the stem of the Button and on metal...

Page 59: ...59 Resource Pro REFERENCE...

Page 60: ...um allowable nitrogen level Whichever one of the twelve is closest to this maximum level is the controlling compartment for that depth Its resulting value will be displayed numeri cally with the NDL s...

Page 61: ...every 15 minutes while it is activated or every 30 minutes when it is not activated At an Altitude of 2 000 feet 610 meters it will automatically recalibrate itself to measure depth in feet of fresh...

Page 62: ...t Network DAN was introduced that resulted in DAN s position that A minimum surface interval of only 12 hours would be required in order to be reasonably assured a diver will remain symptom free upon...

Page 63: ...ing one of the most important contributions the Resource Pro offers you Take ad vantage of this feature and make all of your dives multilevel dives NO DECOMPRESSION LIMITS Note how the No Decompressio...

Page 64: ...rgency use Decompression diving is inherently hazardous and greatly increases your risk of decompression sickness even when performed according to the computer s calculations In the event that you mus...

Page 65: ...er than 60 minutes Tissue compartments tracked up to 24 hours after last dive DecompressionCapabilities Decompression stop ceilings at 10 20 30 40 50 60 feet 3 6 9 12 15 18 meters AltitudeAlgorithm Ba...

Page 66: ...pecialDisplays Occurrence DiagnosticDisplay Activation Out of Range or 330 feet 99 9 meters GaugeModeCountdownTimer24 00 0 00 hr min after violation SPECIFICATIONS continued BAR GRAPHS Nitrogen Bar Gr...

Page 67: ...2 000feet 610 elevation Power Battery 1 3 volt CR2450 Lithium Shelf life Up to 5 years Replacement Userreplaceable yearlyisrecommended Life expectancy 150 dive hours if 1 1 hour dive per activation pe...

Page 68: ...ling of nitrogen absorption in the tissues more accurate than the term tissue because dive computer models have no direct relation to human tissues DCS Abbreviation for decompression sickness i e the...

Page 69: ...a dive computer can no longer supply correct dive information Partial Pressure The proportion of the total pressure contributed by a single gas in a mixture of gases Plan Mode An accessible sequential...

Page 70: ...70 NOTES...

Page 71: ...NSPECTION SERVICE RECORD SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE PURCHASED FROM DEALER BELOW TO BE FILLED IN BY AN AUTHORIZED GENESIS SCUBA DEALER R E S P O NSIBLE D I V E R DATE INSPECTION SERVICE PERFORMED D...

Page 72: ...www GenesisScuba com Authorized GENESIS Scuba dealers are equipped to provide you with the service you need including technical service repair and returns Should you need to return a product under wa...

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