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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the SUUNTO VYTEC advanced
dive computer. The Vytec builds on the Suunto tradition of delivering
feature-rich dive computers. The Suunto Vytec provides many new and
enhanced features that cannot be found in other dive computers, such
as gas switching and optional wireless air-integration. Push button con-
trols access a wide selection of choices. The display is optimized for the
dive mode chosen. This air-integrated dive computer is a compact and
sophisticated multipurpose dive instrument, designed to give you years
of trouble-free service.
Choice of Operating Modes and Set-up Options
User options for the Vytec are selected using the push buttons.
Pre Dive con
fi
guration and setup options include:
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Choice of operating mode – Air / Nitrox / Gauge
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Wireless Air Integration on/off
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Cylinder alarm setting
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Choice of unit – Metric / Imperial
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Maximum depth alarm
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Dive time alarm
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Backlight
settings
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Clock, calendar, daily alarm
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Mix Oxygen fraction % (Nitrox mode only)
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Maximum
PO
2
(Nitrox mode only)
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Altitude
adjustment
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Personal
adjustment
•
RGBM
adjustment
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Sample rate setting 10, 20, 30 or 60 seconds for dive pro
fi
le
•
Multiple breathing gases
The Suunto RGBM/ Deep Stop Algorithm
The Suunto Reduced Gradient Bubble Model (RGBM) utilized in the
Vytec predicts both dissolved and free gas in blood and tissues of divers.
It is a signi
fi
cant advance on the classic Haldane models, which do not
predict free gas. The advantage of Suunto RGBM is additional safety
through its ability to adapt to a variety of situations and dive pro
fi
les.
The Suunto Vytec allows the user to choose between a traditional Rec-
ommended Safety Stop and Deep Stops. Deep Stops are decompres-
sion stops that occur deeper than traditional stops, with the purpose of
minimizing microbubble formation.
