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The altitude classes are defined in terms of
approximate elevations because the effect
of weather conditions can make the switch
point pressure occur at different levels.
WARNING
At altitude class 4 the G2 functions in Gauge
mode only (automatic switch from computer
mode).
F
NOTE: You can check your elevation
by activating the altitude meter. Refer
to chapter:
Altimeter to learn how
to do so
.
F
NOTE: The G2 deals with altitude
automatically. It monitors the
atmospheric pressure every 60
seconds and if it detects a sufficient
drop in pressure, it indicates the
new altitude range and, if applicable,
the prohibited altitude range. It also
indicates the desaturation time which,
in this case, is an adaptation time to
the new ambient pressure. If a dive
is started during this adaptation time,
the G2 considers it a repetitive dive
since the body has residual nitrogen.
3 .3 .3
Prohibited altitude
Going to altitude, as well as flying after
diving, exposes your body to a reduced
ambient pressure. In a manner similar to
no-fly time, the G2 advises you the safe
altitude classes to reach after a dive, and
those which are not safe. If you have to
drive over a mountain pass to return home
after a dive, this information can be quite
important.
The prohibited altitude classes are displayed
by yellow (factory initial setting color)
segments inside the stylized mountain icon.
These can be combined with gray (initial
factory setting color) segments indicating
the current altitude. In the example above,
the diver is presently at altitude class 1
and should not reach altitudes of class 4
or higher.
The G2 has an altitude warning. If you
reach an altitude that the G2 considers
incompatible with your current residual
nitrogen levels, it will warn you with an
altitude warning.
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