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DIVE SET 1 for RATIO iX3M Easy and iX3M Deep
To navigate the menu, follow the clues in the picture.
Algorithm:
Select the decompressive algorithm you want to use for your dive.
BUL: Bühlmann ZHL-16 B (for iX3M Easy and iX3M Deep)
VPM: VPM-B
(not available for iX3M Easy)
Attention: if you have a RATIO iX3M Tech+ or a RATIO iX3M Reb go to the next page.
PS:
The RATIO iX3M Easy and iX3M Deep conservatism can be changed on
pre-set levels from 0 to 5.
The levels matches with the following tables:
Do you know what?:
A higher conservatism will make the device makes its calculation in a more precautionary way .
Generally speaking, it is recommended to increase the conservatism if you feel an excessive tiredness after your
last dive.
A hyperbaric doctor can advice you on how to set the conservatism according to your clinic status.
Bühlmann Lv4 and Lv5 are usually suggested for tech dives, a proper training is required.
Bühlmann ZHL-16 B
(gradients)
GFL/GFH
0 = 93/93
1 = 90/90
2 = 80/80
3 = 75/75
4 = 30/90
5 = 20/89
minimum conservatism
max linear conservatism
minimum conservatism
max linear conservatism
VPM -B (
Critical bubble radius)
0 = 0.5
1 = 0.55
2 = 0.6
3 = 0.7
4 = 0.8
5 = 0.9
DIVE SETTINgS
WATER:
DIVE MODE:
PS0:
ALGORITHM:
DECO CTRL:
b
A
C
D
ExIT
NExT
ENTRY
+
_
SALT
SCUBA
0
BUL
ON
DIVE SETTINgS
WATER:
DIVE MODE:
PS0:
ALGORITHM:
DECO CTRL:
b
A
C
D
ExIT
NExT
ENTRY
+
_
SALT
SCUBA
0
VPM
ON
For iX3M Easy and iX3M Deep
