Oceanic VT 3, Operating Manual

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ENTRY INTO DECO DURING A FREE DIVE
In the event that Nitrogen Loading increases to the Warning
level indicated by all segments of the TLBG and O2BG and UP
Arrow flashing, 3 short beeps will sound 3 times, the red LED
will flash, and the Message UP > VIOL will appear on the
display (Fig. 122).
After the beeps, the message UP > VIOL will continue to be
displayed scrolling until you surface, then the 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 will be as Permanent Violation Mode and access to
NORM and GAUG Modes will be blocked until a full 24 hours
elapse with no diving.
NOTES:
Nitrogen (TLBG) and Oxygen (O2BG) are carried
over between FREE and NORM Modes.
Dive Time Remaining (until Deco or High O2) is
calculated during FREE Mode based FO2 of Air,
but not displayed.
Fig. 122 - FREE DIVE MAIN
(During DECO)
Fig. 123 - FREE SURF MAIN
(During DECO)