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FREE DIVE OPERATING MODE

WARNING: Prior to diving with the VT3, you
must also read and understand the Oceanic
Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual,
Doc. No. 12-2262, which provides Important
Warnings and Safety Recommendations as
well as general product information.

(Refer to additional information on page 159)

Summary of Contents for VT 3

Page 1: ...OCEANIC VT3 Operating Manual r04 cover art to be placed on front back is provided separately...

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Page 3: ...OLS AND ALPHA NUMERIC GRAPHICS 19 ALPHA NUMERIC DISPLAYS 20 Tank Pressure Display 20 Depth Displays 20 Air Time Remaining Display 20 Date Time and Temperature Displays 21 FREE Dive Mode Displays 21 SU...

Page 4: ...ssure Alarm 41 Set PO2 Alarm 42 SET U GROUP UTILITIES 43 Set Wet Activation 44 Set Units of Measure 45 Set NORM Safety Stop 46 Set Conservative Factor 47 Set Backlight Duration 48 Set Sampling Rate 49...

Page 5: ...ing ATR 80 Air Time Remaining Alarm 81 ASCENT RATE ALARM 82 CONTROL OF DISPLAYS 83 WET CONTACTS 84 NORM TYPE DIVE MODES 85 NORM NO DECOMPRESSION DIVE MODE 86 NORM Dive No Deco Safety Stop 89 DECOMPRES...

Page 6: ...ADING SETTINGS AND DOWNLOADING DATA 138 PC Compatibility Requirements 139 CARE AND CLEANING 140 INSPECTIONS AND SERVICE 140 BATTERY REPLACEMENT 142 INSTALLING A TRANSMITTER ON A REGULATOR 148 TRANSMIT...

Page 7: ...istered trademarks trade names and service marks of Oceanic All rights are reserved PATENT NOTICE U S Patents have been issued or applied for to protect the following design features Air Time Remainin...

Page 8: ...Device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial or residentia...

Page 9: ...ust also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual Doc No 12 2262 which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recommendations as well as general product information IN...

Page 10: ...ior to diving with your VT3 Remember that technology is no substitute for common sense and a dive computer only provides the person using it with data not the knowledge to use it INTERACTIVE CONTROL C...

Page 11: ...Mode upon descent to 5 FT feet 1 5 M meters regard less of what surface screen is displayed at the time WARNING When Wet Activation is set OFF the VT3 must be activated by push button prior to the fir...

Page 12: ...ing 1 or 2 Bud dies Tank Pressure s The setting remains fixed until changed in the NORM GAUG SET U menu AUDIBLE ALARM Most warning situations that activate the Audible Alarm while operating in NORM or...

Page 13: ...elected Dive Time Remaining at the Set Point selected Elapsed Dive Time at the Set Point selected High PO2 of 1 60 ATA or the Set Point selected High O2 of 300 OTU single or daily exposure Tissue Load...

Page 14: ...00 3 beeps 3 times During the following NORM Dive situations the 10 second Audible Alarm will not turn off when acknowledged Ascending above a required Decompression Ceiling Stop Depth for more than...

Page 15: ...creases to the Warning level 2 75 volts the Battery icon will appear on Surface display screens Fig 2a as an indication that the Battery should be changed prior to commencing a series of dives If the...

Page 16: ...button for 2 seconds while viewing the NORM or GAUG Surface Main Display then release it As the button is depressed the VT3 s Receiver will activate 2 seconds later the VT3 s Battery status will be d...

Page 17: ...No Decom pression status and the 8th at the top indicates a Decompression condition When the VT3 is set to operate in NORM Nitrox mode the 5 segment O2 Bar Graph O2BG Fig 7b will represent oxygen accu...

Page 18: ...icator VARI Fig 8a that provides a visual representation of ascent speed i e an ascent speedom eter The segments of the VARI represent two sets of speeds which change at a reference depth of 60 feet 1...

Page 19: ...the unit is WET For a connection to be made the Interface Cable is plugged into the VT3 s Data Port and plugged into a PC USB Port To establish the connection the PC program must be running asking RUT...

Page 20: ...lternate Display Fig 10a indicate Depths from 0 to 399 FT 120 M in increments of 1 FT 1 M During a No Decompression Safety Stop the set Stop Depth Fig 11a is displayed and during a Decompression condi...

Page 21: ...y at the bottom of the screen has the largest digits of the display Fig 12a Another time display Fig 12b is located in the middle row Both displays are identified by the symbol TIME There is an Altern...

Page 22: ...d values of the information represented to avoid any possible misunderstanding that could result in error You must also understand the icons symbols and alpha numeric messages presented The Informatio...

Page 23: ...WARNING Prior to diving with the VT3 you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual Doc No 12 2262 which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recommendations...

Page 24: ...played pressing and holding the M button for 2 seconds steps through the operating mode Surface Main screens Fig 15 NORM MAIN GAUG MAIN FREE MAIN The Operating Mode selected NORM GAUG or FREE will rem...

Page 25: ...aphic SEA or EL2 through EL7 and WET if the unit is wet each On 3 seconds then 1 4 second blank Battery icon if an VT3 Low Battery Warning Condition exists flashing if Too Low Tank Pressure and symbol...

Page 26: ...SURF MAIN screen with the graphic GAUG flashing then another 2 second press will access the FREE SURF MAIN screen with the graphic FREE flashing NORM SURF GAUG SURF FREE SURF Pressing and releasing t...

Page 27: ...ing if an Alarm Condition exists TMTs that are active and Linked will transmit signals conveying Tank Pressure and Battery Status for display on the Status screens If a TMT is not active or active but...

Page 28: ...e set changed using the PC Settings Upload program FO2 Set F entries must be made using only the push buttons SET F GROUP FO2 Set F Sequence SET F FO2 GAS1 FO2 GAS2 FO2 GAS3 FO2 Default Depressing the...

Page 29: ...nt repetitive dives until 24 hours elapse after the last dive or the FO2 50 DEFAULT is turned OFF in the Set FO2 50 DEFAULT ON OFF MODE When the FO2 50 DEFAULT is set OFF the VT3 will remain set at th...

Page 30: ...f FO2 for GAS 1 is set for 21 it will remain set for 21 for that series of dives until set for a higher numerical value If the FO2 50 DEFAULT is set OFF FO2 for GAS 2 and 3 will remain at their respec...

Page 31: ...held depressed Pressing and holding the S button will resume the scroll from 32 Fig 22 through 50 then stop at AIR or 21 Pressing and releasing the S button will advance FO2 in increments of 1 per pre...

Page 32: ...is held depressed Depressing the S button will resume the scroll through 100 then stop at AIR or 21 or the GAS 1 setting Pressing and releasing the S button 2 seconds will advance FO2 in increments of...

Page 33: ...Depressing and holding the S button will resume the scroll through 100 then stop at AIR or 21 or the GAS 2 setting Pressing and releasing the S button 2 seconds will advance FO2 in increments of 1 per...

Page 34: ...r a period of 2 minutes operation will revert to the NORM or GAUG SURF MAIN screen SET A GROUP NORM GAUG ALARMS Set A Sequence SET A Audible Depth EDT TLBG DTR Turn Pressure End Pressure PO2 The SET A...

Page 35: ...Set Point graphic ON or OFF flashing Pressing and releasing the S button 2 seconds will toggle between ON and OFF Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will save the setting and or...

Page 36: ...leased Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will save the setting and or advance to the SET EDT Elapsed Dive Time ALARM screen with the Set Point flashing Pressing and releasing t...

Page 37: ...d Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will save the setting and or advance to the SET TLBG Tissue Loading Bar Graph ALARM screen with the Set Point flashing Pressing and releasin...

Page 38: ...econds will save the setting and or advance to the SET DTR Dive Time Remaining ALARM screen with the Set Point flashing Pressing and releasing the A button repeatedly 2 seconds each will step through...

Page 39: ...y 2 seconds will save the setting and or advance to the SET TURN PRESSURE ALARM screen with the Set Point flashing Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily and repeatedly 2 seconds each will st...

Page 40: ...Points per second until it is released Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will save the setting and or advance to the SET END PRESSURE ALARM screen with the Set Point flashing...

Page 41: ...ly 2 seconds will save the setting and or advance to the SET PO2 ALARM screen with the Set Point flashing Pressing and releasing the A button repeatedly 2 seconds each will step through the other SET...

Page 42: ...nd until it is released Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will save the setting and or advance to the SET A screen Depressing the A and S buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds w...

Page 43: ...tivation Units and Backlight Duration It has a separate Sampling Rate fixed at a 1 second interval not affected by the SET U setting Depressing the A and S buttons simultaneously for 6 seconds while t...

Page 44: ...Point flashing Pressing and releasing the A button repeatedly 2 seconds each will step through the other SET U screens Depressing the A and S buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds will save the settin...

Page 45: ...TY STOP screen with the Time Set Point flashing Pressing and releasing the A button repeatedly 2 seconds each will step through the other SET U screens Depressing the A and S buttons simultaneously fo...

Page 46: ...or screen with the Set Point flashing Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily 2 seconds each will step through the Stop Depth Set Points of 10 15 and 20 FT or 3 4 5 and 6 M Pressing and releas...

Page 47: ...peatedly 2 seconds each will step through the other SET U screens Depressing the A and S buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds will save the setting and revert to the SET U screen Depressing the M butt...

Page 48: ...RATE screen with the Set Point flashing Pressing and releasing the A button repeatedly 2 seconds each will step through the SET U screens Depressing the A and S buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds w...

Page 49: ...screen with the Set Point flashing Pressing and releasing the A button repeatedly 2 seconds each will step through the other SET U screens Depressing the A and S buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds...

Page 50: ...is selected the first left digit of the Code will flash Pressing and releasing the S button repeatedly 2 seconds each will increase the First Digit from 0 to 9 in increments of 1 Depressing the S butt...

Page 51: ...g the A button 2 seconds will accept the Fourth Digit of the Code and or advance to the Fifth Digit which will be flashing Pressing and releasing the S button repeatedly 2 seconds each will increase t...

Page 52: ...multaneously for 2 seconds will save the setting and revert to the SET U screen Depressing the M button for 2 seconds or if no button is pressed for a period of 2 minutes operation will revert to the...

Page 53: ...s each will increase the First Digit from 0 to 9 in increments of 1 Depressing the S button will scroll through the Set Points at a rate of 4 per second Pressing and releasing the A button 2 seconds w...

Page 54: ...dvance to the Fifth Digit which will be flashing Pressing and releasing the S button repeatedly 2 seconds each will increase the Fifth Digit from 0 to 9 in increments of 1 Depressing the S button will...

Page 55: ...ase the First Digit from 0 to 9 in increments of 1 Depressing the S button will scroll through the Set Points at a rate of 4 per second Pressing and releasing the A button 2 seconds will accept the Fi...

Page 56: ...the A button 2 seconds will accept the Fourth Digit of the Code and or advance to the Fifth Digit which will be flashing Pressing and releasing the S button repeatedly 2 seconds each will increase the...

Page 57: ...econds while the NORM or GAUG SURF MAIN screen is displayed will access SET T identified by the graphic SETT Fig 46 Depressing the M button at any time for 2 seconds and if no button is pressed during...

Page 58: ...ds each will step through the Time Date Settings bypassing those that don t require setting SET TIME Hour and Minute The graphic Am or Pm will be displayed when 12 Hour Format has been selected Depres...

Page 59: ...p year corrections Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 sec will save the Year Set Point and or advance to SET MONTH with the Set Point flashing and the graphic MNTH replacing the graphic...

Page 60: ...pressing the A and S buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds will revert to the SURF MAIN screen Depressing the M button for 2 seconds will revert to the SURF MAIN screen If no button is pressed during a...

Page 61: ...M button is pressed for 2 seconds or after 5 seconds with no M or A button action NORM PLAN MODE Oceanic strongly recommends that you review the Pre Dive Planning Sequence PDPS prior to every NORM di...

Page 62: ...epths from 30 to 190 FT 9 to 57 M or the Maximum Depth that will allow theoretical No Decompression Dive Time of at least 1 minute based upon the previous dive profiles in a series of repetitive dives...

Page 63: ...s will advance to LOG MODE After a dive is made it will advance to FLY MODE Depressing the M button for 2 seconds or if no button is pressed during a 2 minute period operation will revert to the NORM...

Page 64: ...time to increase the Planned Depth in increments of 10 FT 3 M displaying the information one screen at a time Depressing and holding the M button for 2 seconds to revert to the NORM SURF MAIN screen...

Page 65: ...MODE GAUG SURF MAIN ALT FLY TIME TO FLY information includes Fig 54 Graphic FLY and symbol TIME Countdown Time hr min Battery icon if a VT3 Low Battery Warning Condition exists flashing if Too Low Pr...

Page 66: ...not displayed after a Violation Dive Desaturation requiring Times greater than 24 hours will display 23 In the event that Time to Desaturate still remains at the end of 24 hours the added time will b...

Page 67: ...en If no button is pressed during a 2 minute period the unit will revert to the NORM or GAUG SURF MAIN screen Pressing the S button will activate the Backlight NORM GAUG LOG MODE LOG MODE displays inf...

Page 68: ...ll access the LOG MODE NORM SURF MAIN PLAN FLY SAT LOG or pressing and releasing the A button 2 times 2 seconds each time while the GAUG SURF MAIN screen is displayed will access the LOG MODE GAUG SUR...

Page 69: ...SURF MAIN screen Depressing and holding the M button for 2 seconds or if no button is pressed during a 2 minute period operation will revert to the NORM or GAUG SURF MAIN screen Pressing the S button...

Page 70: ...mbols DIVE and TIME and Elapsed Dive Time hr min Symbols TIME and SURFACE Pre dive Surface Interval hr min 10 through 23 for times greater than 9 59 hr min blank for Dive 1 of a series Maximum Depth a...

Page 71: ...ng GAS 1 Symbol NITROX Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily 2 seconds button will advance to the previous dive s LOG PREVIEW screen Depressing the M button for 2 seconds or if no button is...

Page 72: ...access HISTORY GAUG SURF MAIN ALT FLY LOG HISTORY Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will advance to the NORM or GAUG SURF MAIN screen Depressing the M button for 2 seconds or...

Page 73: ...ls FT or M and MAX Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily 2 seconds button will advance to the NORM or GAUG SURF MAIN screen Depressing the M button for 2 seconds or if no button is pressed d...

Page 74: ...r No Decompression Dive Time Remaining hr min TIME O2 or O2 Dive Time Remaining hr min TIME TAT or Ascent Time plus Deco Stop Times hr min TIME SURF Elapsed Surface Interval Time hr min if NORM or GAU...

Page 75: ...ARNING Prior to diving with the VT3 you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual Doc No 12 2262 which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recommendations...

Page 76: ...76 Transmitter Signal Reception Guide Best Reception Area Poor Reception Area Poor Reception Area Poor Reception Area Poor Reception Area Poor Reception Distance greater than 6 feet 2 meters...

Page 77: ...reception is achieved when the VT3 is within 3 feet 1 meter of the TMT When installed into the high pressure ports of the Regulator First Stages the TMTs must be positioned so that they face horizon...

Page 78: ...Dive Time Remaining numeric display The VT3 constantly monitors No Decompression status Oxygen Accumulation and Breathing Gas Consumption Rate The Dive Time Remaining display Fig 62 will indicate the...

Page 79: ...along with the symbols TIME and NDC Fig 63a and graphi cally as the Tissue Loading Bar Graph Fig 63b As you ascend from Depth following a dive that has approached the No Decompression Limit the TLBG s...

Page 80: ...ning OTR will then appear as the Dive Time Remaining DTR display Fig 64b as signified by the symbols TIME and O2 As Oxygen Accumulation continues to increase segments will add to the O2BG Air Time Rem...

Page 81: ...ing ATR identified by the symbols AIR and TIME Fig 65a can be viewed when an Alternate Display is accessed during dive modes It is also displayed digitally on the MAIN screen In the event that ATR bec...

Page 82: ...face with 300 PSI 20 BAR pressure still in your Tank ASCENT RATE ALARM Alarms associated with Ascent Rate are based upon 2 sets of speeds which change at a reference depth of 60 FT 18 M WARNING At dep...

Page 83: ...d to activate the SmartGlo Backlight The display will be illuminated as long as the button is depressed plus the Backlight Duration time that has been set 0 5 or 10 seconds for a maximum of 20 seconds...

Page 84: ...pins of the PC Interface Data Port and the stems of the Push Buttons As long as the contacts are bridged on the Surface the graphic WET will alternate with the graphics NORM and SEA or EL2 to EL7 on...

Page 85: ...Prior to diving with the VT3 you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual Doc No 12 2262 which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recommendations as well...

Page 86: ...nce Alarms NORM DIVE NO DECO MAIN Display Default information provided includes Fig 69 TLBG representing Nitrogen Loading VARI while ascending O2BG if any during Nitrox dives Tank Pressure with the PS...

Page 87: ...DIVE MAIN screen is displayed press the M button for 2 seconds to access the TMT 2 3 USE screen to enter the Gas Switch menu or Buddy Pressure Check NORM DIVE NO DECO ALT 1 Display information provide...

Page 88: ...ents of 10 min if 60 min Tank icon representing the GAS selected 1 2 or 3 Symbol NITROX if set for Nitrox Max Depth with icons FT or M and MAX Press release the A button 2 sec to view ALT 3 The displa...

Page 89: ...bol FT or M The display will revert to the MAIN Display after 5 seconds NOTE The Alternate Displays cannot be ac cessed during the time when an Alarm is sound ing NORM DIVE NO DECO SAFETY STOP Upon as...

Page 90: ...pth set scrolling at the top TLBG representing Nitrogen Loading VARI if ascending O2BG if any during Nitrox dives Tank Pressure with the PSI or BAR icon if a TMT is active and linked Symbols STOP and...

Page 91: ...econd On and 1 4 second Off Fig 74 until acknowledged or for 10 seconds unless set OFF Depress the A button for 2 seconds to acknowledge silence the Audible Alarm The UP Arrow will flash if you are gr...

Page 92: ...ext shallower Stop Depth appears Then you can slowly ascend to but not shallower than that indicated Ceiling Stop Depth DECO STOP MAIN Display Default information provided includes Fig 75 Graphics DEC...

Page 93: ...ngs Stops and vertical Ascent Time to the surface calculated at 60 FPM 18 MPM for depths deeper than 60 FT 18 M and 30 FPM 9 MPM for depths of 60 FT 18 M and shallower DECO STOP ALT 1 Display informat...

Page 94: ...ith icons FT or M and MAX Press release the A button to view DECO STOP ALT 3 The display will revert to the DECO STOP MAIN Display after 5 seconds unless the A button is pressed DECO STOP ALT 3 Displa...

Page 95: ...h The graphic message DOWN DOWN will scroll at the top of the display until the Alarm is acknowledged silenced then the message DOWN TO xxF or xxM will scroll If you descend below the required Decompr...

Page 96: ...th The graphic message DOWN TO xxF or xxM will continue to scroll This is a continuation of a Conditional Violation NORM DELAYED VIOLATION 2 Fig 81 The VT3 cannot calculate Decompression times for Sto...

Page 97: ...FT 120 M when operating in GAUG Mode the UP Arrow will flash and the Current Depth and Max Depth on ALT 2 displays will only indicate 3 dashes signifying that you are Out of Range The graphic message...

Page 98: ...digital instrument without any decompression or oxygen monitoring functions VIOLATION GAUGE DIVE MAIN DISPLAY Default information provided includes Fig 83 Message UP VIOL scrolling Full TLBG and O2BG...

Page 99: ...eatures and functions This condition is a Permanent Violation and in the event that a dive is made during the 24 hour period a full 24 hour surface interval must then be served before all functions ar...

Page 100: ...continues to increase the value displayed will increase in increments of 0 01 ATA to a maximum value of 5 00 ATA When PO2 reaches the PO2 Alarm Set Point the red LED warning light will flash and the A...

Page 101: ...0 00 hr min the graphic O2 appears and the full O2 Bar Graph and UP Arrow will be displayed flashing Fig 86 The red LED warning will flash the Audible Alarm will sound and the message HIGH O2 will sc...

Page 102: ...EP Depth alarm UP VIOL Deco Stop greater than 70 FT 21 M required SLOW SLOW Ascent Rate Too Fast alarm LOW AIR TIME Air Time Remaining alarm less than 5 minutes LOW DIVE TIME Dive Time Remaining alarm...

Page 103: ...HECK WARNING Prior to diving with the VT3 you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual Doc No 12 2262 which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recommenda...

Page 104: ...uddy Pressure Check or when operating in GAUG Mode Every dive begins with GAS 1 10 minutes after surfacing from a multiple gas dive the VT3 s operation defaults to the GAS 1 FO2 Access to NORM DIVE Ga...

Page 105: ...being displayed These are accessed from the TMT 2 3 USE screen Depressing the M button for 2 seconds while viewing a NORM DIVE MAIN screen will access the TMT 2 3 USE Lead in screen displaying the Se...

Page 106: ...arily 2 seconds to access the GAS 2 Switch Preview Display for 10 seconds GAS 2 SWITCH PREVIEW information includes Fig 90 Graphic GAS2 TLBG representing Nitrogen Loading VARI if ascending O2BG if any...

Page 107: ...release the M button momentarily 2 seconds to step through the Gas Switch Preview screens and access the GAS 1 Switch Preview screen Depress the M button for 2 seconds while the GAS 1 Switch Preview...

Page 108: ...ch Preview Display TO SWITCH FO2 FROM GAS 2 TO GAS 3 Depressing the M button for 2 seconds while viewing the GAS 3 Switch Preview Display will Switch the VT3 s FO2 from GAS 2 to GAS 3 and the VT3 s Re...

Page 109: ...during dives can only be accomplished during the time that a NORM DIVE MAIN screen is being displayed and cannot be performed while viewing Alternate displays or during the time that an Alarm is sound...

Page 110: ...IVE MAIN Display After 5 seconds or less if BUD 1 s TMT 2 s signal is acquired the BUD 1 screen will appear displaying the graphic BUD1 and BUD 1 s Pressure Fig 95 or the graphic NotAvAil Not Availabl...

Page 111: ...the NORM SURF MAIN screen is being displayed Depressing and holding the S button for 2 seconds will activate the VT3 s Receiver and access the TMT Status screens and Pressures of the Tanks reporting T...

Page 112: ...3 sec Switches from Gas 2 TMT 2 to Gas 3 TMT 3 after 3 sec Switches from Gas 3 TMT 3 to Gas 1 TMT 1 after 3 sec Back to NORM DIVE MAIN BUD1 PRESSURE BUD2 PRESSURE 5 sec TMT 2 3 USE Set for SELF TMT 2...

Page 113: ...Prior to diving with the VT3 you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual Doc No 12 2262 which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recommendations as wel...

Page 114: ...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...

Page 115: ...s LOG during the Transition Period Press and release the A button 2 times 2 seconds each while viewing the NORM SURF MAIN display to access the LOG Preview screen Fig 99 Press the S button to view the...

Page 116: ...ight press the S button To access SURF ALT PLAN FLY etc press release the A button as required NORM SURF MAIN GAUG SURF MAIN FREE SURF MAIN NORM SURF MAIN ALT PLAN FLY SAT LOG HIST The Planning Sequen...

Page 117: ...Prior to diving with the VT3 you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual Doc No 12 2262 which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recommendations as wel...

Page 118: ...r 2 seconds to access FREE SURF MAIN NORM SURF MAIN GAUG SURF MAIN FREE SURF MAIN GAUG SURF MAIN Display Default information provided includes Fig 100 Graphic GAUG alternating with the Altitude Level...

Page 119: ...efore the VT3 resets and will operate in NORM Mode Air or Nitrox or FREE Dive Mode GAUG DIVE MAIN Display Default information provided includes Fig 101 Graphic GAUG Tank Pressure with symbol PSI or BA...

Page 120: ...play after 5 seconds unless A is pressed GAUG DIVE ALT 2 Display information provided includes Fig 103 Graphic TMT1 or 2 or 3 Tank Pressure with the PSI or BAR icon if TMT 1 is active and linked EDT h...

Page 121: ...h the VT3 you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual Doc No 12 2262 which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recommendations as well as general product...

Page 122: ...G Dive has been conducted depress the M button for 2 seconds To select FREE as the Operating Mode to be used press release the M button while the graphic FREE is flashing FREE stops flashing and FREE...

Page 123: ...STATUS screen allowing you to Set Start Stop the Timer Depress the A and S buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds to access the SET FREE EDT Elapsed Dive Time ALARM Display from which you can then acce...

Page 124: ...ss the S button to activate the Backlight The display will revert to the FREE SURF MAIN screen after 5 seconds FREE MODE COUNTDOWN TIMER CDT Depressing the A button for 2 seconds while viewing the FRE...

Page 125: ...tons simultaneously for 2 seconds while viewing the CD Timer Status screen when the CD Timer is OFF will access the SET CD TIMER screen with the MINUTE Set Point flashing NOTES Once the CD TIMER has b...

Page 126: ...ashing Depressing and holding the S button while the SECONDS Set Point is flashing will scroll through the Set Points at a rate of 4 per second from 00 to 59 in 1 Second 01 increments Pressing and rel...

Page 127: ...nt flashing NOTE The FREE EDT Alarm can only be Set turned OFF or ON while on the Surface and can not be changed during a Dive SET FREE EDT ALARM Display information includes Fig 110 Graphic EDT Set P...

Page 128: ...ound 3 times and the message DPTH will be dis played 3 times Pressing the A button momentarily 2 seconds while the SET FREE EDT ALARM screen is displayed will access SET FREE DEPTH ALARM 1 with the Se...

Page 129: ...to 330 FT 10 to 100 M in increments of 10 FT 1 M at a rate of 1 Set Point per press of the button Pressing and holding the S button will scroll through the Set Points at a rate of 4 Set Points per sec...

Page 130: ...rate of 1 Set Point per press of the button Pressing and holding the S button will scroll through the Set Points at a rate of 4 Set Points per second until released Pressing the A button momentarily...

Page 131: ...f 10 FT 1 M at a rate of 1 Set Point per press of the button Pressing and holding the S button will scroll through the Set Points at a rate of 4 Set Points per second until released Pressing the A but...

Page 132: ...nt Depth and symbol FT or M Press and release the A button momentarily 2 seconds to access the FREE DIVE ALT screen for 5 seconds Depress the A button for 2 seconds to access the FREE CDT Count Down T...

Page 133: ...the CD TIMER indicated by the colon flashing Fig 117 Pressing the S button will activate the SmartGlo Backlight Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will revert to the FREE DIVE...

Page 134: ...rt to the Message FREE FREE DIVE DEPTH ALARM S When Depth reaches the FREE DEPTH ALARM 1 Set Point 3 short beeps will sound 3 times the red LED will flash and the Message DPTH will appear on the displ...

Page 135: ...DIVE Mode nitrogen accumulation from the FREE Dives in that set and any previous NORM Dives con ducted within 24 hours is displayed as the TLBG When Nitrogen Loading increases to the Caution level ind...

Page 136: ...e graphic VIOL will alternately be On Off for 10 minutes after the dive Upon surfacing the UP Arrow will be removed however the Full TLBG and O2BG will continue to flash for 24 hours Fig 123 Operation...

Page 137: ...with the VT3 you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual Doc No 12 2262 which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recommendations as well as general pro...

Page 138: ...face interval time maximum depth elapsed dive time start date start time lowest temperature under water sampling rate dive profile VT3 s set points pressure Air Time Remaining OTU OTS ascent rate TLBG...

Page 139: ...r VGA card or compatible video graphics adaptor 256 color or greater with a minimum 800 X 600 pixel screen area of display settings 16MB of available RAM 20MB of available hard drive storage Mouse CD...

Page 140: ...rinse the Regulator s with the Transmitter s attached To dissolve salt crystals use lukewarm water or a slightly acidic bath 50 white vinegar 50 fresh water After removal from the bath place the VT3...

Page 141: ...sed during factory service Package it using a protective cushioning material Include a legible note stating the specific reason for return your name address daytime phone number serial number s and a...

Page 142: ...s it is recommended that the Battery s be changed in an environment equivalent to the local outdoor temperature and humidity e g do not change the Battery s in an air conditioned environment then tak...

Page 143: ...s in the Ring Fig 126 Lift the Hatch Ring up and away from the Housing Remove the clear Battery Hatch VT3 Battery Removal Remove the Retaining Bar located across the lower portion of the Battery Fig 1...

Page 144: ...air proper sealing Inspect the Buttons Lens and Housing s to ensure they are not cracked or damaged WARNING If damage or corrosion is found return your VT3 system to an Authorized Oce anic Dealer and...

Page 145: ...h a hair dryer set at no heat VT3 Battery Installation Slide a new 3 volt type CR2450 Lithium Battery negative side down into the Battery Cavity Slide it in from the right side and ensure that it slid...

Page 146: ...lockwise 5 de grees until the tabs engage then tighten it 5 more degrees by turning it counter clockwise with the aide of a small blade screwdriver or spanner tool pressing against the upper left arm...

Page 147: ...h the outer surface of the Housing Fig 133 VT3 System Testing Pressurize the Regulator Assembly and Transmitter Activate the VT3 and watch carefully as it performs a full diagnostic and battery check...

Page 148: ...lator s HP Port Fig 134 and tighten until secure with a 5 8 open end wrench Attach the Regulator First Stage to a full Scuba Tank and pressurize by slowly opening the Tank Valve listening for any indi...

Page 149: ...current ALTITUDE The Mathematical Model in the VT3 accounts for the reduced No Decompression dive Time available based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA guidelines When diving in...

Page 150: ...0 1 16 1 12 1 09 1 06 1 03 1 01 50 1 21 1 03 1 00 0 58 0 55 0 52 0 48 0 45 0 43 0 41 0 39 0 37 60 0 57 0 43 0 40 0 38 0 36 0 34 0 33 0 31 0 30 0 29 0 28 0 27 70 0 40 0 31 0 30 0 28 0 27 0 26 0 24 0 23...

Page 151: ...06 1 03 1 00 0 57 0 55 0 52 0 49 0 46 0 43 0 41 0 39 18 0 59 0 45 0 42 0 40 0 38 0 36 0 34 0 32 0 31 0 30 0 29 0 28 21 0 41 0 33 0 31 0 29 0 28 0 27 0 26 0 24 0 23 0 21 0 20 0 19 24 0 32 0 26 0 24 0...

Page 152: ...d Oxygen Exposure Limits Based on NOAA tables TRANSMITTERS Battery and Pressure check every 2 minutes when asleep every 2 seconds when awake Startup Pressure equal or greater than 120 PSI 8 BAR Batter...

Page 153: ...1000 to 3000 PSI 70 to 205 BAR Off End Press Alarm 300 to 1500 PSI 20 to 105 BAR 300 PSI Max PO2 Alarm 1 20 to 1 60 ATA 1 60 ATA Set U Group Utilities Wet Activation On Off On Units of Measure Imperia...

Page 154: ...R Pressure Stop Depth Stop Time Dive Time Remaining Current Depth NORM Decompression Dive Displays Main default TLBG O2BG VARI ATR Stop Depth Pressure Stop Time Total Ascent Time Current Depth Alterna...

Page 155: ...120 M 1 FT 1 M Maximum Depth 330 399 FT 100 120 M 1 FT 1 M Gas 1 FO2 Set Point Air 21 to 50 1 Gas 2 FO2 Set Point Air 21 to 100 1 Gas 2 FO2 Set Point Air 21 to 100 1 PO2 Value 0 00 to 5 00 ATA 01 ATA...

Page 156: ...Countdown Timer 23 50 to 0 00 hr min after violation BAR GRAPHS Tissue Loading Bar Graph segments No Decompression zone 1 to 7 Decompression zone 8 all Oxygen O2 Bar Graph segments Normal zone 1 to 4...

Page 157: ...pon activation by push button and every 15 minutes while in NORM GAUG FREE Surface Modes Does not measure ambient pressure when Wet Compensates for Altitudes above sea level beginning at 3 001 feet 91...

Page 158: ...annot be manually activated deeper than 4 FT 1 2 M if Water Activation is set OFF Cannot operate at elevations higher than 14 000 feet 4 270 meters Operating Temperature Out of the water between 20 F...

Page 159: ...can expose a diver to WARNINGS Ensure that you know which Operating Mode is selected NORM GAUG or FREE prior to commencing any dive Conducting Free dives within a 24 hour period after conducting SCUBA...

Page 160: ...__________________________ Transmitter 2 Serial Number _________________________________ Transmitter 3 Serial Number _________________________________ Date of Purchase ____________ Purchased from ____...

Page 161: ...or M Depth i Symbol MAX j Symbol NITROX k Icons Tank Gas 1 2 3 l Symbol FO2 m Air Time Remaining n Symbols AIR TIME TIME NDC TIME O2 TIME TAT TIME SURF o Icon Ascend Arrow p Symbol PSI or BAR Pressure...

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