Oceanic VT 3, Operating Manual

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POST DIVE SURFACE MODE
When you ascend to 2 FT (0.6 M), the VT3 will enter Surface Mode and begin counting
your Surface Interval.
TRANSITION PERIOD
If you descend during the first 10 minutes after surfacing (referred to as the Transition
Period), time underwater will be considered a continuation of that dive. The time at the
surface (if less than 10 minutes) will not be added as Dive Time.
Transition Period information on the surface includes (Fig. 97):
> Graphic NORM alternating with the Altitude Level graphic
SEA (or EL2 through EL7) and WET (if the unit is wet).
> Battery icon if a VT3 Low Battery Warning Condition exists,
flashing if Too Low.
> TLBG, representing Nitrogen loading.
> O2BG, if a Nitrox dive
> Tank Pressure with symbol PSI (or BAR), if the Receiver is
Linked with an active TMT.
> Symbol DIVE and Number of that dive.
> Symbols TIME and SURF, and Surface Interval Time (hr:min).
> NITROX symbol, if any GAS is set for a Nitrox dive.
> Tank icon representing the GAS in use.
During the Transition Period, the SURF ALT and LOG for that
dive can be accessed. Other modes (e.g., Plan, Fly, Sat, Hist,
Set) will be accessible after 10 minutes on the surface.
Fig. 97 - TRANSITION
PERIOD