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Shearwater DiveCAN
®
Petrel
DiveCAN
®
Advantages
The DiveCAN
®
standard was designed to improve rebreather electronics� It offers the following
advantages over the previous generation of analog wiring:
• Robust error-checked communications� A message is either received correctly or it isn't�
Compare this with analog wiring where corrosion or poor connections can result in incorrect
data being used�
• Upgradable and expandable� As new technologies are introduced, they can be plugged into
existing rebreathers�
• Components (handset, HUD, etc) can be easily removed for travel, repair, backup, and
upgrades�
• Modular design compartmentalizes critical functions for redundancy� For example, the
Solenoid and Oxygen electronics (SOLO) can measure and inject oxygen independently of
the handset� If the handset is unplugged or damaged, the SOLO can continue to control loop
PPO2�
The DiveCAN
®
connectors are shown below� These connectors are miniature versions of the
underwater connectors used in the oil and gas industry� They are robust and rated to 2000ft
underwater�
Male Connector
Female Connector