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Danger Warning 

The computer IS NOT meant for a PROFESSIONAL use.
The computer is meant exclusively for a sport, recreational or technical use.

• A use which is not compliant to what has been said above, could expose the diver to an increasing risk of incurring in the 

Decompression Sickness (DCS). For this reason we discourage its use in case of professional or commercial dives, unless it is 
used as an operator’s further support device.

• Before diving it is necessary to check the battery autonomy. DO NOT dive if the battery level is at 30% or at lower 

percentages; make sure that the screen doesn’t show malfunctioning signs. It must be read clearly. 

• Check always that settings are the ones desired. Don’t let the computer be manipulated by someone else before diving. In 

this case, check that settings are the ones you desire.

• Consider that our body experience changes everyday. The computer cannot take into consideration all these changes. If 

you don’t feel at your best physical conditions or if you feel physical problems, don’t dive.

• Avoid all behaviours increasing the risks connected to the DD such as rapid ascents, yo-yo dives, violation of compulsory 

decompressive stops, dives with too close surface intervals and any behaviour which is contrary to the common sense and 
to the training received.
 

• This device doesn’t allow its use without having the due skill, given by a specific training. 

The failure to comply with the basic rules of diving exposes the diver at death danger. 

Summary of Contents for iXM3

Page 1: ...iX3M Dive Computer User Manual ver 1 14...

Page 2: ...installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communicatio...

Page 3: ...end a message writing iX3M to the following address update ratio computers com This service is highly recommended and it is completely free of charge For further support have a look at the tutorial vi...

Page 4: ...ining and should be used only by those divers who have been appropriately trained by a certified diver training organization To completely understand the terminology used in this manual and the functi...

Page 5: ...5 Think Green If possible do not print this manual Use your tablet or your PC to consult it http www wwf it tu_puoi vivere_green ecoconsigli ecoconsigli_in_ufficio...

Page 6: ...MENU 29 DIVE SET for RATIO iX3M Deep 30 DIVE SET for RATIO iX3M Tech iX3M Reb 31 DIVE SET for RATIO iX3M Tech iX3M Reb 34 Deco Stop for RATIO iX3M Tech iX3M Reb 35 CCR Settings for RATIO iX3M Tech iX...

Page 7: ...ng 55 Decompression Chart 56 Compass when diving 57 Applications when diving 58 Mix change during the dive 59 Setting change during the dive 60 Mix change during the dive 61 Change Conservatism during...

Page 8: ...nal and technical dives The RATIO iX3M computer includes decompressive algorithms supporting according to the different models Air Nitrox Normoxic Trimix dives iX3M DEEP Trimix and CCR iX3M TECH and i...

Page 9: ...ting to the diving itself Even a careful reading of this manual and the use of this device don t prevent possible dangers Anyone who doesn t know or doesn t accept consciously these risks must not div...

Page 10: ...h Never share a unique computer for two divers while diving every diver must have his her device at his her wrist which can give information to him her only Never dive with a computer which has not ta...

Page 11: ...clearly Check always that settings are the ones desired Don t let the computer be manipulated by someone else before diving In this case check that settings are the ones you desire Consider that our...

Page 12: ...is could be longer than the one visualised according to some parameters calculated by the computer during the whole dive Trying to ascend at the correct speed and respect the visualised depth of the s...

Page 13: ...ing received the due training Passing the PPO2 set and advised maximum limit imposes an ascent at minor depths and in case the CNS Central Nervous System has values very close to the maximum limit a r...

Page 14: ...T expose the computer to chemical agents alcohol included To clean the computer use exclusively fresh water removing all salt sediments Leave the computer dry naturally without using cold or warm air...

Page 15: ...e The RATIO iX3M computer is designed to be waterproof in sea water but at the end of every dive it must be well rinsed in fresh water and it must not be dried exposing it at the direct sun light or a...

Page 16: ...ent has been put in developing a navigation system allowing the diver to have an easy and intuitive access to all settings Weight 260gr Sensor s precision warranty 130 mt 426 ft Maximum Depth 300 mt 9...

Page 17: ...oice of the inert gases critical bubble radius Software s characteristics ASM Adaptive Sigmoidal Model it optimises decompressive calculations in case of repetitive dives Extra Deep Stops The computer...

Page 18: ...minutes Adaptative logic intuitive software Automatic adjustment to altitude Connection to PC USB cable Bluetooth Updatable Operative System OS updates are possible only with the included USB cable G...

Page 19: ...efore the device first use The recharge is to be carried out by connecting the device to your PC by its USB cable or connecting it at any USB port To recharge the RATIO iX3M we recommend to use a wall...

Page 20: ...ressing any button the battery percentage can be visualised on the screen s left upper corner If the device is in charge and no button is pressed for more than 10 minutes the back light is reduced to...

Page 21: ...ry residual voltage When diving in cold or freezing waters the battery voltage may decrease more rapidly than normal So we recommend to recharge the battery before diving in extreme conditions ATTENTI...

Page 22: ...fields relating to the program DAN DSL Diving Safety Laboratory inside the Divelogger export them in the format DAN DL7 and send them by e mail to dsl daneurope org Give your diving profiles to the Re...

Page 23: ...The RATIO iX3M switches off automatically after 10 minutes of tatal inactivity After diving the RATIO iX3M activates the Sleep mode modality after 10 minutes of inactivity it switches the screen off...

Page 24: ...zing waters Red colour 20 Battery almost dead recharge as soon as possible ATTENTION Do not dive if the computer shows 20 battery Time on the top right side While diving the RATIO iX3M shows the curre...

Page 25: ...ressure during the previous 18 hours The altitude changes involve an atmospheric pressure change An altitude change 50 mt may cause inaccuracies in the weather forecast After an altitude change of 50...

Page 26: ...also be of 80m For more precise altitude measurements use the RATIO iX3M s GPS application Main time in the middle Expressed in hh mm in 24 hrs format Current Lunar phase on the right Expressed in fi...

Page 27: ...BLE DIL TABLE ALARM PLANNER LOGBOOK SYSTEM SET MENU DISPLAY GENERAL SET PC MODE DEFAULT The RATIO iX3M Menu COMPASS SENSOR BOARD INFO SWITCH OFF APP MENU CHRONO MIX ANALYZER PITCH ROLL MOON PHASE MAGM...

Page 28: ...te in the menu The selected entry is indicated in red According to your RATIO iX3M model some entries might not be visualized Do you know what You can change the RATIO iX3M s menu colour titles and da...

Page 29: ...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 B...

Page 30: ...IENT FACTOR WITHOUT HAVING RECEIVED A SUITABLE TRAINING The RATIO iX3M is not responsible for damages to people or objects due to a wrong setting of such parametres Suggested protection levels are ind...

Page 31: ...RECEIVED A SUITABLE TRAINING The RATIO iX3M is not responsible for damages to people or objects due to a wrong setting of such parametres Suggested protection levels are indicated at page 27 of this m...

Page 32: ...p is carried out from 5 9 metres The Safety Stop is recommended only for dives deeper than 9 metres The timer is re set if the depth of 9 metres is passed again Do you know what If in the dives with d...

Page 33: ...e DIVE MODE It sets thedefault type of dive In case you enter water with the device switched off or in the main screen SCUBA the iX3M begins a dive with tanks GAUGE the iX3M begins a dive with depth g...

Page 34: ...ced out of 5 mt between them the stops included between 48 mt and 15 mt will be spaced out of 3 mt while the stops between 15 mt and the surface will be spaced out of 3 mt Do you know what To force th...

Page 35: ...SETPOINTMIDto SETPOINTLOWatDEPTH1 MAN The Set Point have to be managed manually during the dive See Change the set point during a dive on this manual During the dive you can switch from AUTO to MAN Du...

Page 36: ...ically calculated anytime that the O2 or HE or PpO2 are modificated DECO It indicates if the mix has to be used as decompressive or not If set on YES the device considers the mix change in the calcula...

Page 37: ...e created The MOD is automatically calculated anytime that the O2 or HE are modificated Attention Enable the Rebreather mode CCR only for dives with rebreather The CCR mode is not suitable for dives i...

Page 38: ...since they are not compulsory Time It indicates the time in minutes max 360 minutes that once it is passed either the acoustic or vibrating alarm is activated Attention for this kind of alarm it is no...

Page 39: ...luate it starts the simulation wait until the word processing disappears If the dive is within the safety parametres NDL Remaining non decompression time after the time you have set CNS of accumulated...

Page 40: ...dicates the mix used to calculate the decompression to be set in menu MIX Press D to pass to the next screen to visualize CNS e OTU ATTENTION the planner uses 18 mt min as descent speed and 9 mt min a...

Page 41: ...d before the dive in the logbook The special records are identified by a number following this legenda 1 A tissue reset has been performed before the dive 2 An user settings reset has been performed b...

Page 42: ...gate the menu The selected entry is indicated in red colour According to your RATIO iX3M model some entries might not be visualized Do you know what You can change the RATIO iX3M menu headlines and da...

Page 43: ...olour of the screen data DATA Dive data colour LABEL Dive parametres labels colour LOW the colour for the low priority or low risk warnings MED the colour for the medium priority or medium risk warnin...

Page 44: ...easure PC Mode how to connect the iX3M to PC To connect the iX3M to the PC install the DiveLogger available free of charge in the web site www ratio computers com support 1 Open the Divelogger on a PC...

Page 45: ...uter to carry out a correct decompressive calculation EXECUTE It carries out the reset of the entries set as YES WARNING DANGER DO NOT reset the tissue saturation TISSUES YES if the device will be alw...

Page 46: ...warns the user that a Tissue Reset has been performed on the device The device have to be used only by a person who does not have carried out dives during the previous 48 hours You can ignore the mes...

Page 47: ...compass Direction and Declination on https en wikipedia org wiki Magnetic_declination CALIBRATE Calibrate the compass see pictures below b b To reach this menu from the main screen press in sequence...

Page 48: ...for your RATIO iX3M these data are important SWITCH OFF Manual switching off The RATIO iX3M switches off automatically after a certain inactivity period However you can also switch the device off manu...

Page 49: ...with route indications Direction in route 5 in comparison with the one set with D It indicates the direction to follow to find the route you have set Reciprocal direction 5 in comparison with the set...

Page 50: ...ive in GAUGE or FREE mode select the desired mode with button D before starting your dive Do you know what With the iX3M you can set the default mode that the device must activate automatically before...

Page 51: ...B hlmann ZHL 16 B VPM VPM B Dive Time right Runtime in minutes seconds If in Non Decompression Limit NDL time in minutes in which it is possible to remain at the current depth without passing the safe...

Page 52: ...e required depth In case the Deep Stop is carried out in NDL dives the NDL time will remain visible on the screen s right part with black background If the Deep Stop is carried out in dives with manda...

Page 53: ...arm level if the ascent speed is 8 mt min Medium alarm level if the ascent speed is 9 mt min High alarm level if the ascent speed is 10 mt min Pressing the button D you will visualize TEMP Current wat...

Page 54: ...ile in HD Tissues saturation when diving The diagram represents the 16 tissues which are taken into consideration by the two decompressive algorithms BUL or VPM The yellow lines represent the nitrogen...

Page 55: ...ression stops and the Mix that can be used among the ones expected for the current dive status The Decompressive Stops are updated in Real Time For every mandatory Decompressive Stop the iX3M shows Th...

Page 56: ...on centre Graphic compass with route indication Direction in route 5 from the one set with D Direction to follow to find the route initially set right or left Direction in reciprocal 5 from the recipr...

Page 57: ...this peculiarity the iX3M needs only 5 seconds to connects itself to the satellite after the previous connection Do you know what GNSS means Global Navigation Satellite System and indicates all satel...

Page 58: ...flashes To confirm the mix change select YES in red and press B To refuse the mix change select NO in red with C or D e press B Do you know what It s possible to refuse the mix change simply ignoring...

Page 59: ...ime to save the modifications and go back to the Dive mode To know how to modify the parametres MIX and GFL GFH R0 PS make reference to the section DIVE SET of this manual Attention in the following p...

Page 60: ...ress button A at any time to save the selection and go back to dive ATTENTION it is possible to force the mix change also beyond the MOD of the mix itself To force a Mix an adequate theorethical base...

Page 61: ...is particularly useful to handle possible emergencies during the dive If for any reason we have not enough gas necessary to the ascent it is possible to decrease the algorithm conservatism to reduce...

Page 62: ...to set the desired SETPOINT LOW MID or HIGH the value of the SETPOINT will be shown Press button A at any time to save the selection and go back to the dive If the SETPOINT MODE was set to AUTO it wil...

Page 63: ...ith tank default Dive with Reb only for iX3M Tech and iX3M Reb GAUGE or FREE from the menu DIVE SET Do your know what The iX3M calculates in background the tissue saturation and desaturation also in G...

Page 64: ...follow step by step this tutorial http www ratio computers com support divelogger_win htm To connect the iX3M to your Mac follow step by step this tutorial http www ratio computers com support divelog...

Page 65: ...tep by step this tutorial http www ratio computers com support update_mac htm Attention During the update a new OS version will replace the old OS version After an update always Check that your dive s...

Page 66: ...send a message writing iX3M to the following address update ratio computers com This service is highly recommended and it is completely free of charge For further support have a look at the tutorial v...

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