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6.3 DATA TRANSFER AND PC-INTERFACE

The Spyder can be connected to an IBM compatible personal computer (PC), us-

ing the optional SUUNTO ACW PC-Interface and its software. With the PC-Inter-

face dive data from the Spyder can be downloaded to a PC. The PC-Interface

software can be used for educational and demonstration purposes, for planning

dives, as well as for keeping complete record of your dive history with the Spyder.

Complete Logbook data can also be included. Paper copies of your dive log and

profiles can then easily be printed.
The data transfer is carried out using the water contact of the Spyder. The follow-

ing data is transferred to the PC:
depth profile of the dive

dive time

dive number

altitude and personal adjustment settings

temperature at maximum depth

surface interval time

dive entry time (year, month, day and time)

additional dive information (e.g. violations)

identity number
It is also possible to manually add comments and other personal information to the

PC based dive data files. The SUUNTO ACW PC-Interface package comes com-

plete with the interface unit, the software on 3.5" disks, and a complete instruction

manual.

Summary of Contents for Spyder

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL S p y d e r Dive Computers ...

Page 2: ...ssion Stop at the Ceiling Depth Ascent Recommended Must descent Dive Time Current Time during Diving Dive Counter Month and Day Seconds Stopwatch Multifunctional Bar Graph Mode Indicator Ascent Rate Indicator Battery Power Indicator Multifunctional Bar Graph Mode Indicator Reverse No Decompression Time Depth Alarm On Indicator AM PM Indicator Time Display Surface Interval No Flying Time No Decompr...

Page 3: ...mputer Functions personal adjustability altitude adjustability continuous decompression ascent rate indicator and warnings visual and audible alarms complete memory capabilities including a 36 hour profile memory planning mode for dive planning before and between dives user definable display field electroluminescent illumination battery power indicator and low battery warning PC Interface capabili...

Page 4: ...2 MENUSANDOPERATION Fig 1 2 Menus of the Spyder ...

Page 5: ...or written consent from SUUNTO SUUNTO Spyder Lux ACW Advanced Computer Watch ACW Dive Log User Definable Display Field Continuos Decompression and their logos are all registered or unregistered trademarks of SUUNTO All rights are reserved Patents have been issued or applied for one or several features of this product CE The CE mark is used to mark conformity with the European Union EMC directive 8...

Page 6: ...may cause diver to commit errors that may lead to serious injury or death WARNING NOT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE SUUNTO dive computers are intended for recreational use only The demands of commercial or professional div ing often expose the diver to depths and prolonged exposures including multiday exposures that tend to increase the risk of decompression sickness There fore SUUNTO specifically recommen...

Page 7: ... an individual from day to day The dive computer cannot account for these variations As an added measure of safety you should consult a physician regarding your fitness before diving with the Spyder Decompression sickness can cause serious injury or death CAUTION ENSURE THE WATER RESISTANCE OF THE DEVICE Ensure the wa ter resistance of the device by servicing the push buttons and protective seals ...

Page 8: ...3 2 STOPWATCH 22 4 DIVING WITH THE SPYDER 24 4 1 USE OF PUSH BUTTONS AND WATER CONTACT 25 4 2 BEFORE DIVING 26 4 2 1 Activation Prechecks and Battery Warning 26 4 2 2 Dive Planning 31 4 2 3 Example Dive For Easy Learning 33 4 2 4 Presetting Displays and Alarms 33 4 3 DIVING 37 4 3 1 Basic Dive Data 37 4 3 2 Reverse No decompression Time Bar Graph 38 4 3 3 Ascent Rate Indicator 39 4 3 4 Audible and...

Page 9: ... SETTING 61 5 4 ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT AND PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT SETTING 62 6 MEMORIES AND DATA TRANSFER 65 6 1 LOGBOOK AND DIVE PROFILE MEMORY 66 6 2 DIVE HISTORY MEMORY 71 6 3 DATA TRANSFER AND PC INTERFACE 72 7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 74 7 1 CARE OF YOUR ADVANCED COMPUTER WATCH 74 7 2 MAINTENANCE 75 7 3 WATER RESISTANCE INSPECTION 76 8 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 76 8 1 OPERATING PRINCIPLES 76 8 2 TECHNICAL ...

Page 10: ...nd training Battery Battery life of the Spyder is about 1 5 years when used as a watch Diving alarms and use of the backlight shorten the battery life Note that the battery loaded at the factory may discharge during the shipment and storage Temperature affects the battery voltage If the Spyder is stored at low temperatures particularly below freezing point the low battery warning may be displayed ...

Page 11: ...tact is kept clean The contact can be cleaned with fresh water and a soft pencil eraser NOTE Water or moisture build up around the water contact may cause the contact to activate automatically This can happen e g when washing your hands or sweating If the water contact activates in the Time Mode an ACW text will appear on display see Fig 4 2 b and it will be shown until the water contact deactivat...

Page 12: ...cluding both detailed profiles and long term historical data It can interface with a PC allowing for additional logbook features and dive simulation The instrument can be ad justed for diving at different altitudes and to add a personal level of conservativness if desired The case of the Spyder is made of a high quality metal The special mono lithic case makes the Spyder water resistant and pressu...

Page 13: ...In the Spyder Advanced Computer Watch there are four main modes TIME DIVE SET MEM and 13 submodes see Fig 1 2 You can scroll through the modes using the push buttons The mode indicator at the left or the right side and the mode text at the bottom of the display indicate the selected mode The Spyder is controlled with four push buttons as follows see Fig 1 3 button To change from a main mode to ano...

Page 14: ...ng Mode press to increase the value press to decrease the value To operate the stopwatch see section 3 2 Stopwatch To select the dive in the Logbook Mode press to move forward press to move backwards 1 4 GETTING STARTED Before you start using the Spyder you must read and understand this manual in its en tirety Before your first actual dive it is of utmost importance that you read Section 2 Fig 1 3...

Page 15: ...ce gives you detailed information about the care and maintenance of your Spyder and the battery replacement Finally there is technical information in Section 8 and information on service and warranty in Section 9 1 5 METRIC AND IMPERIAL UNITS All examples in this manual are shown in metric units including meters and C The corresponding imperial units are shown in brackets The Spyder is also availa...

Page 16: ...y the Spyder is an outstanding tool for assisting properly trained certified divers in planning and executing standard and multi level sport dives within the described no decompression limits It is NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR CERTIFIED SCUBA INSTRUCTION including training in the principles of de compression 2 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Sharing the Spyder WARNING THESPYDERSHOULDNEVERBETRADEDORSHAREDBETWEENUSERS...

Page 17: ...Modes correctly will result in erroneous data and can greatly increase the risk of decompression sickness More information about this is given in Section 4 5 High Altitude Dives and Personal Adjustment WARNING SET THE CORRECT ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT MODE WHEN DIVING AT ALTITUDES GREATER THAN 700 M 2300 FT When diving at altitudes greater than 700 m 2300 ft the altitude adjustment feature must be corre...

Page 18: ...t interval and repetitive dive information WARNING DO NOT USE THIS INSTRUMENT TO CONDUCT DIVES WITH NECES SARY DECOMPRESSION STOPS SUUNTO does not recommend this instru ment to be used to conduct these types of dives Decompression Diving limits the divers ability to ascend directly to the surface and may substantially increase the risk of decompression sickness EmergencyAscents In the unlikely eve...

Page 19: ...VERSE PROFILES where the diver spends most of the dive at shallow depths and then descends to the maximum depth shortly before surfacing SAWTOOTH PROFILES where the diver alternates between greater and shallower depths repeatedly throughout the dive CONSECUTIVE DIVES where the diver performs repetitive dives to approximately the same maximum depth with only short surface intervals between dives Th...

Page 20: ...hysiological functions of an indi vidual diver All decompression schedules cur rently known to the authors including the U S Navy Tables are based on a theoretical math ematical model which is intended to serve as a guide to reduce the probability of decompres sion sickness The mathematical model uses a fixed ascent rate of 10 m min 33 ft min even at greater depths to reduce the build up of microb...

Page 21: ...y recommends that the diver makes the deepest portion of the dive near the beginning of the dive and gradually progress into shallower depth allowing time for a 3 to 5 minute safety stop at a depth range of 3 to 6 meters 10 to 20 ft This is believed to be effective in further reducing the risk of decompression sickness Furthermore the reader diver is advised that any dive carries some risk of deco...

Page 22: ...tch are operated in the Time Mode Fig 3 1 Fig 3 1 The Time Menu The mode is indicated in the display by the TIME text and the mode indicator Fig 3 2 The time and date and the daily alarm are set in the Set ting Mode see section 5 Setting Mode Fig 3 2 The Time Mode is indicated by the TIME text and a mode indicator ...

Page 23: ...tically Either the date Fig 3 3 a or the seconds of the current time Fig 3 3 b are shown on the bot tom line of the timekeeping display Press the or button to select the desired display op tion Next time when you enter the timekeeping display the Spyder will show the selected op tion The TIMER text blinks on the display if the stopwatch is running The display is illuminated by holding down the but...

Page 24: ...tom and the mode indicator TIME on the left side of the display indicate that you have entered the Stop watch function Fig 3 4 The stopwatch of the Spyder lets you measure elapsed time split times and the times of two runners The range of the stopwatch is 9 hours 59 minutes 59 9 seconds Fig 3 5 When the range is exceeded the computer watch gives a beep and returns to the time keeping display au to...

Page 25: ...the elapsed time measurement split time measurement or the times of two runners as follows The stopwatch function is not available when diving or transferring data to a PC Diving with the Spyder or data transfer will stop the stopwatch ...

Page 26: ... you will need to plan your dive or dive series You will find that the Spyder is easy to use and read Each display shows only the data relevant to that specific diving situation You will also be able to preset the User Definable Display Field and depth and time alarms according to your per sonal preference The Spyder s dive functions are operated in the Dive Mode Fig 4 1 Fig 4 1 The Dive Menu ...

Page 27: ... Dive Mode press the button Return to Other Main Modes press the button The water contact is located on the right side of the case Fig 4 2 a When submerged the con tact is connected to the case by the conductivity of the water Active water contact is indicated on display by the ACW text Fig 4 2 b When the Spyder is submerged below 0 45 1 5 ft it goes into Dive Mode and the Surface or Diving Mode i...

Page 28: ...e cleaned with a soft pencil eraser 4 2 BEFORE DIVING 4 2 1 Activation Prechecks and Battery Warning The Spyder is always ready for diving and will activate if submerged However it is necessary to turn on the Dive Mode before diving to check the altitude or personal adjustment settings bat tery warning etc This is done by pressing the button or either by immersing the Spyder in at least 0 45 m 1 5...

Page 29: ... are activated Fig 4 5 display a b c d or e depending on the battery voltage Next the screen will display SURF for Surface Mode Fig 4 6 and a few seconds later it will show the Ready display confirming that the acti vation is complete Fig 4 7 Fig 4 4 Startup II All segments shown Fig 4 5 Startup III The battery power indicator a c b d e Low battery indicator ...

Page 30: ...s on the User Definable Display Field See section 4 2 4 Presetting Displays and Alarms The Spyder is now ready for diving NOTE The surface interval time does not run be fore the first dive After activation of the Dive Mode or after diving the Spyder will automatically switch to show the time keeping display within 10 minutes to conserve the battery power if you do not press any buttons However the...

Page 31: ...perly select these modes correctly will re sult in erroneous data and can greatly increase the risk of DCS See Section 4 5 High Alti tude Dives and Personal Adjustment WARNING THE SPYDER IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AT ALTITUDES GREATER THAN 2400 m 8000 ft Diving at altitudes above this limit may significantly increase the risk of DCS See Section 4 5 High Altitude Dives and Personal Adjustment Fig 4 7 ...

Page 32: ...4 5b battery power is getting low Two segments LOW battery replacement is recommended 4 5 c the battery symbol is displayed the backlight is disabled battery replacement is recommended One segment Err the battery symbol is displayed 4 5d the backlight is disabled change the battery No segments blinking battery symbol blinking Err Dive Mode disabled 4 5e returns to the Timekeeping display the backl...

Page 33: ... Spyder is stored at low temperatures particu larly below freezing point the low battery warn ing may be displayed even though the battery has enough capacity in warmer conditions 4 2 2 Dive Planning It is possible at any time in the Surface Mode to enter the Planning Mode simply by pressing the button After showing the text PLAN and the mode indicator Fig 4 9 the display will show the no decompre...

Page 34: ...as entered the Error Mode See section 4 6 Error Conditions Higher Altitude or Personal Adjustment Modes will shorten the no decompression time limits These limits at different Altitude and Personal Adjustment Mode selections are shown in Table 8 1 and 8 2 in Section 8 1 Operating Prin ciples The Spyder will also take into account the calcu lated residual nitrogen caused by your previous dives The ...

Page 35: ...e Spyder before diving the example dive in figure 4 11 illustrates what the display would look like during an actual dive The example dive shows a profile of a normal dive including no decompression dive information 4 2 4 Presetting Displays andAlarms The Spyder has a very unique pat pending presetting system for the User De finable Display Field in the lower part of the display You are also able ...

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Page 38: ...ve seconds the display changes back to the default preset dis play automatically It is however recommended that you avoid operating the push buttons un derwater Presetting Time and DepthAlarms The alarm clock and the depth alarm are set in the Setting Mode For further information see Section 5 2 Daily Alarm Setting and 5 3 Depth Alarm Setting Fig 4 13 The User Definable Display Field Presetting th...

Page 39: ...ve fac tors listed in Section 8 1 Operating Prin ciples your present depth in meters ft the Altitude Adjustment setting on the right side of the center window with one to three bars and a mountain symbol A0 A1 or A2 the Personal Adjustment setting on the left side of the center window with one to three bars and a diver symbol P0 P1 or P2 Fig 4 14 Diving display The present depth is 19 3 m 63 ft an...

Page 40: ... the dis play automatically changes back to the default preset display CAUTION It is recommended that you avoid op erating the push buttons underwater Pushing the buttons underwater may cause a leak which will seriously damage the unit 4 3 2 Reverse No decompression Time Bar Graph The available no decompression time is also shown visually in the multi function bar graph on the right side of the di...

Page 41: ...ing the Spyder should maintain the no decompression bar graph within the green zone Yellow Zone As all of the bars appear yellow zone your no decompression limit is less than 5 minutes and you are getting very close to no decompression limits At this point you should start your ascent towards the surface 4 3 3Ascent Rate Indicator The ascent rate is shown graphically along the left side of the dis...

Page 42: ...arning disappears You must not ascend shal lower than 3 m 10 ft with the SLOW warning on If you reach this depth with SLOW on you must stop at this depth and wait until the warning disap pears Fig 4 16 Ascent Rate Indicator Two segments shown ascent rate 6 8 m min 20 26 ft min Fig 4 17 Ascent Rate Indicator Three segments shown ascent rate 8 10 m min 26 33 ft min Fig 4 18 Ascent Rate Indicator Bli...

Page 43: ...ulations for the next dive NOTE SUUNTO highly recommends a safety stop at the end of every dive in the range of 3 m 6 m 10 ft 20 ft for at least 3 5 minutes 4 3 4Audible and VisualAlarms The Spyder features audible and visual alarms to advise when important limits are approached or to acknowledge preset alarms set by the diver Three single beeps with a two second interval occur when the no decompr...

Page 44: ... until any button is pressed symbol blinks as long as the present depth value exceeds the adjusted value NOTE SUUNTO strongly recommends that sport divers limit their maximum depth to 40 m 130 ft 4 3 5 Decompression dives WARNING DONOTUSETHISINSTRUMENTTOCONDUCTDIVESWITHNECESSARY DECOMPRESSION STOPS SUUNTO does not recommend this instrument to be used to conduct these types of dives Decompression D...

Page 45: ... to the surface The NO DEC TIME on your display will be replaced by a notation CEIL ING ASCTIME WARNING YOU SHOULD ASCEND AND BEGIN DECOMPRESSION IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE SPYDER SHOWS YOU THAT DECOMPRESSION IS RE QUIRED Note the upward pointing arrow The ascent time ASC TIME is the minimum amount of time needed to reach the surface in a decompression dive It includes the time needed to ascend to the c...

Page 46: ...iling Ceiling and Ceiling Zone When in decompression it is important that you understand the meaning of ceiling and ceiling zone The ceiling is the shallowest depth to which you should ascend when in decom pression At this depth or below you must perform one or several decompres sion stops All decompression stops must be performed at or below the ceiling depth The ceiling zone is the optimum decom...

Page 47: ...than 4 m 13 ft even if the indicated ceiling is shallower NOTE It will take more time and more air to de compress below the ceiling than at the ceil ing Display below the Ceiling Zone The CEILING ASC TIME and upward pointing arrow indicate that you are below the ceiling zone Fig 4 19 You should start your ascent imme diately The ceiling depth is shown on the left side of the center window and the ...

Page 48: ... arrow will appear and a continuous beeping starts Fig 4 21 In addition an error warning Er reminds you that you have only three minutes to correct the situation You must im mediately descend to or below the ceiling If you continue to violate the decompression the Spyder goes into a permanent Error Mode In this Fig 4 20 Decompression dive at the ceiling zone The two arrows point at each other hour...

Page 49: ...ig 4 23 and Fig 4 24 the surface time in hours and minutes sepa rated by a colon telling the duration of the present surface interval It is shown above SURF TIME in the center window of the dis play the maximum depth in meters ft is shown in the same position as your depth readings dur ing the dive The MAX indicator is then shown in front of the value the no flying warning is indicated by an air p...

Page 50: ... right corner one of the following will be shown according to the presetting the dive time in minutes i e the total duration of the most recent dive shown as DIVE TIME the current time shown as TIME DiveNumbering Several repetitive dives are considered to belong to the same repetitive dive series when the Spyder has not counted the desaturation no fly time to zero Within each series the dives are ...

Page 51: ...Mode will progress to the next higher number if another dive is made 4 4 2 FlyingAfter Diving The no flying time is shown in the center win dow next to the airplane image The airplane is a reminder when the alternative display show ing surface time is on Figures 4 23 and 4 24 Flying or traveling to a higher altitude should be avoided at any time the airplane symbol is displayed The no flying time ...

Page 52: ... altitude up to 2400 m 8000 ft Divers who plan to make daily multiple dives for several days or make dives that require decompression stops should take special precautions and wait for an extended interval beyond 12 hours before flight Further the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society UHMS suggests divers using standard air tanks and exhibiting no symptoms of decompression sickness wait 24 hours...

Page 53: ...USTMENT MODE When diving at alti tudes greater than 700 m 2300 ft the Altitude Adjustment feature must be cor rectly selected in order for the computer to calculate no decompression status Failure to properly select the Altitude Adjustment Mode correctly will result in erroneous data and can greatly increase the risk of DCS WARNING THE SPYDER IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AT ALTITUDES GREATER THAN 2400 ...

Page 54: ...S exist Failure to properly select the Personal Adjustment Mode correctly will result in erroneous data and can greatly increase the risk of DCS ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT When programming the Spyder for the correct altitude the diver needs to select the correct Altitude Mode according to Table 4 2 As a result the Spyder adjusts its mathematical model according to the entered altitude mode giving shorter...

Page 55: ...t are not limited to cold exposure water temperature less than 20 ºC 68 ºF the diver is below average physical fitness level multiday or repetitive dive exposure diver fatigue diver dehydration previous history of DCS The entered Personal Adjustment Mode is indicated by a bar graph with one to three bars P0 P1 or P2 and a diver symbol Section 5 4 AltitudeAdjustment and Personal Adjustment Setting ...

Page 56: ...g Principles Table 8 1 and 8 2 Table 4 3 Personal Adjustment ranges WARNING THERE IS ALWAYS A RISK OF DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS FOR ANY DIVE PROFILE EVEN IF YOU FOLLOW THE DIVE PLAN PRESCRIBED BY DIVE TABLES OR A DIVE COMPUTER You are advised to remain well within the exposure limits provided by the Spyder to minimize this risk Decom pression sickness can cause serious injury or death ...

Page 57: ...od the Er warning is shown and audible alarm beeps After this the Spyder will enter a per manent Error Mode The Spyder will continue to function normally if the diver descends below the ceiling within three minutes Once in the permanent Error Mode the Spyder will not show no decompression or ascent times Only a permanent Er warning is shown in the center window How ever all the other displays will...

Page 58: ...ate daily alarm depth alarm and the altitude and personal adjustments are set in the Setting Mode Fig 5 1 Fig 5 1 Setting menu Enter the Setting Mode from other modes by pressing the button The text SET at the bottom and the mode indicator on the left side of the display indicate the selected mode Fig 5 2 ...

Page 59: ...pears and the second digits start to blink on the display Fig 5 4 a and b 3 Press to change the selection in the fol lowing sequence 4 While the second digits are selected blinking press to reset the seconds to 00 or press to increase the value 5 Set the other sections as follows While any other digits except seconds are selected blinking press to increase the value or to decrease it Holding down ...

Page 60: ...r you have set the time and date press the button to save the settings and to return to the Setting Mode Fig 5 2 NOTE The day of the week is automatically calcu lated in accordance with the date The date can be set within the range of Jan 1 1990toDec 31 2089 NOTE While the selection is blinking and no button is operated within 10 minutes the blinking stops and the Spyder beeps and returns auto mat...

Page 61: ... each day Press any button to stop the audible alarm after it has activated To set the daily alarm 1 In the Setting Mode press two 2 times to select the Daily alarm Setting Mode Fig 5 6 2 Wait two seconds until the Daily Alarm Set ting Mode activates automatically The time mode indicator appears and the alarm status On OFF starts to blink on the display Fig 5 7 The alarm status On OFF is blinking ...

Page 62: ...are selected blinking press to in crease the value or to decrease it Hold ing down either button starts the scrolling of the current selection The 12 hour or 24 hour format of the alarm matches the format of the timekeeping dis play which is selected in the Time Adjust ment Mode see section 5 1 Setting Time and Date When using the 12 hour for mat of the alarm take care to set the time correctly as...

Page 63: ... sec onds Press any button to stop the audible alarm after it has activated To set the depth alarm 1 In the Setting Mode SET press three 3 times to select the Depth Alarm Setting Mode Fig 5 8 2 Wait two seconds until the Depth Alarm Set ting Mode activates automatically The dive mode indicator appears and the alarm status On OFF starts to blink on the display Fig 5 9 The alarm status On OFF is bli...

Page 64: ...save the settings and to return to the Setting Mode SET Fig 5 2 5 4 ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT AND PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT SETTING The current Altitude and Personal Adjustment Modes are shown when diving as well as at the surface If the mode does not match the altitude or conditions see Section 4 5 it is imperative that the diver enters the correct selection before diving Use the Altitude Adjustment to selec...

Page 65: ...k on the display Fig 5 11 The altitude graph is blinking because it is selected 3 Press to change the selection in the fol lowing sequence 4 While the altitude digits are selected blinking press or to change the Altitude Mode The Altitude Mode alternatives are the follow ing Fig 5 11 Dive Adjustment Mode is activated Fig 5 10 Dive Adjustment Mode ...

Page 66: ...nal Adjustment Modes press the button to save the settings and to return to the Setting Mode SET Fig 5 2 WARNING ALWAYS RECHECK THE PERSONALAND ALTITUDEADJUSTMENT TO ENSURE THAT THE ALTITUDE IS NOT SET FOR AN ALTITUDE LESS THAN THAT OF THE DIVE SITEAND THATTHE PERSONALMODE COR RESPONDS TO THE DESIRED CONSERVATISM Failure to enter this infor mation could result in dive planning errors and risk expo...

Page 67: ...5 6 MEMORIES AND DATA TRANSFER The memory functions for the Spyder include the combined Logbook and Dive Profile Memory Dive History Memory and the PC Interface functions Fig 6 1 Fig 6 1 The Memory menu ...

Page 68: ...ion of the Memory Mode is selected the Spyder beeps and returns to the timekeeping display automatically 6 1 Logbook and Dive Profile Memory The Spyder has a very sophisticated high capac ity Logbook and Profile Memory with data be ing recorded every 20 seconds Dives shorter than the recording interval are not registered The Logbook Memory will give access to ap proximately 36 hours of diving star...

Page 69: ...tch the display between Log book display I II and III Display I main display Fig 6 4 a and b maximumdepth NOTE Due to lower resolution the reading may differ from the maximum depth reading of the Dive History up to 0 3 m 1ft total dive time dive number altitude and personal adjustment settings a blinking SLOW if the diver has surfaced with the SLOW warning on the CEILING ASC TIME symbol if the div...

Page 70: ...ly Dis play I is shown Press to move forward through the dives The END text is displayed between the oldest and the most recent dive Fig 6 7 The memory will always retain approximately the last 36 hours of dive time After that when new dives are recorded after approximately 36 hours of diving the oldest dives are deleted The contents of the memory will remain even when the battery is changed assum...

Page 71: ...at the bottom of the display indicates that the Spyder is now showing the profile of the selected dive The scrolling of the profile will start automati cally when the Profile Memory Mode is entered Fig 6 8 a b and c Fig 6 7 In the Logbook the END text is displayed between the oldest and the most recent dive a Start of the dive b During the dive c End of the dive Fig 6 8 Profile Memory ...

Page 72: ...stopped by pressing any button Press to stop the scrolling and to return to Display I of the same dive in the Logbook Press to stop the scrolling and to change to Display I of the next dive in the Logbook Press to stop the scrolling and to change to Display I of the previous dive in the Logbook Press to stop the scrolling and to return to the beginning of the Logbook Press two 2 times to exit the ...

Page 73: ...ive History Memory Mode activates automatically The following information will be shown on the display Fig 6 10 the maximum depth ever reached the total accumulated dive time in hours the total number of dives 999 dives and 999 hours of diving can be regis tered When these maximum values are reached the counters will start again from 0 NOTE The maximum depth can be reset to 0 0 m 0 ft using the op...

Page 74: ...per copies of your dive log and profiles can then easily be printed The data transfer is carried out using the water contact of the Spyder The follow ing data is transferred to the PC depth profile of the dive dive time dive number altitude and personal adjustment settings temperature at maximum depth surface interval time dive entry time year month day and time additional dive information e g vio...

Page 75: ...OTE While in the Data Transfer Mode the water contact is used only for the data transfer and when connecting the contact by submerging it the Dive Mode IS NOT automatically activated Data transfer stops also the stopwatch After you have finished the data transfer Press the to exit Data Transfer Mode TR PC and enter the Memory Mode MEM If no button is operated or no data is transferred within 10 mi...

Page 76: ...ires special tools and training Therefore it is advisable to contact an authorized SUUNTO dealer or distributor for biennial service Do not attempt to do any service that you are not sure about how to do Should moisture appear inside the Spyder have it checked immediately by your SUUNTO dealer or distributor Should you detect scratches cracks or other such flaws on the mineral crystal of the displ...

Page 77: ...le to insert your finger between the strap and your wrist Use extension strap when fasten ing the Spyder on your exposure suit 7 2 MAINTENANCE If left without care for an extended period a thin film often invisible to the eye will cover the unit Much like the buildup on the glass of an aquarium this film is the result of organic contaminates found in both salt and fresh water Suntan oil silicone s...

Page 78: ...equently check the mineral crystal for leaks If you find moisture in side your advanced computer watch there is a leak A leak must be corrected without delay as moisture will seriously damage the unit even beyond repair SUUNTO does not take any responsibility for damage caused by moisture in the advanced computer watch if the instructions of this manual are not carefully fol lowed In case of a lea...

Page 79: ...nd repetitive dives No Decompression Limits The no decompression limits for the first dive of the series displayed by the Spyder are for most dives to a single depth slightly more conservative than those permitted by the U S Navy tables see Table 8 1 and 8 2 Table 8 1 No decompression time limits min for various depths m for the first dive of a series ...

Page 80: ...s the Spyder interpolates between depths giving a diver credit for time spent in shallower water rather than calculating no decom pression limits based on the maximum depth of a dive As a result no decompres sion dive times permitted by the Spyder are often much longer than those that would be allowed by the U S Navy tables ...

Page 81: ...pression limits that apply to that depth 5 the Altitude and Personal Adjustment Modes in use Back on the surface the Spyder will continue to calculate the no decompression dive times available for various depths on the next dive As the surface interval increases so does the available dive time for the next dive To perform these calculations the Spyder continuously models the absorption and release...

Page 82: ...he atmospheric pressure is lower at high altitudes than at sea level After travel ing to a higher altitude the diver will have additional nitrogen in his body com pared to the equilibrium situation at the original altitude This additional nitro gen is released gradually in time and equilibrium is reached within a couple of days Do not dive until the equilibrium is reached Before high altitude divi...

Page 83: ...his regard it is similar to the U S Navy tables DepthLimits WARNING SUUNTO STRONGLYRECOMMENDS THATSPORT DIVERS LIMITTHEIR MAXIMUM DEPTH TO 40 m 130 ft Exposure to greater depth increases the risk of decompression sickness However the Spyder will calculate at greater depths to provide a wide margin of flexibility if through carelessness or emergency you exceed this recommended depth limit for a div...

Page 84: ...about 3 smaller Depth display range 0 99 m 325 ft Accuracy 1 Full Scale 0 to 60 m 200 ft at 20 C 68 F Resolution 0 1 m 1 ft Temperaturedisplay Resolution 1 C 1 5 F Display range 20 50 C 4 122 F Accuracy 2 C 3 6 F within 20 minutes of temperature change Calendar Clock Accuracy 15 s month at 20 ºC 68 ºF 12 24 h display Other displays Dive time 0 to 999 min Surface time 0 to 48 h Dive counter 0 to 99...

Page 85: ...ng temperature 0 to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F However it is recommended that the unit be stored in a dry place at room temperature NOTE Do not leave the Spyder in direct sunlight Battery One 3 V lithium battery CR 2430 O ring 38 50 mm x 1 00 mm 70 ShA Battery life typically from 80 to 300 dives depending on the length of the dives the use of the backlight and...

Page 86: ... product resulting from improper us age improper maintenance neglect of care alteration or unauthorized repair This warranty will automatically become void if proper preventive maintenance proce dures have not been followed as outlined in the use and care instructions for this product If a claim under this or any other warranty appears to be necessary return the product freight prepaid to your SUU...

Page 87: ...ated herein are expressly disclaimed Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties of con sequential damages so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state This warranty does not cover any representation or warranty made by dealers or representati...

Page 88: ...west depth to which a diver may ascend based on computer nitrogen load Ceiling Zone On a decompression dive the zone between the ceiling and the ceiling plus 1 8 m 6 ft This depth range is displayed with the two arrows pointing toward each other the hourglass icon Compartment See Tissue group DCS Abbreviation for decompression sickness Decompression sickness Any of a variety of maladies resulting ...

Page 89: ...lti level dive A single or repetitive dive that includes time spent at various depths and whose no decompression limits are not determined solely by the maximum depth attained No decompression time The maximum amount of time a diver may remain at a particu lar depth without having to make decompression stops or re main below a ceiling during the subsequent ascent No decompression dive Any dive whi...

Page 90: ... SURFTIME Abbreviation for surface interval time Surface interval time Elapsed time between surfacing from a dive and beginning a descent for the subsequent repetitive dive Tissue group Theoretical concept used to model bodily tissues for the con struction of decompression tables or calculations ...

Page 91: ...SERVICE CARD Serial number Date of purchase DATE SERVICE BY Owner ...

Page 92: ...y 2 x or change 12 24 h change ON OFF SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT change the selection MODE return to time and date daily alarm 2 x depth alarm 3 x altitude pers adjust 1 x 4 x The use of the buttons within setting modes decrease the value reset seconds to 00 increase the value preset display max depth temperature preset display dive time current time SELECT to planning deeper no decompress...

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