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Oceanic Data 100 Owner's Manual

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    Owner's guide data 100 ® oceanic ®.

  • Page 3: Responsible Computer Diving

    Iii data100 responsible computer diving ◆ always plan each dive ◆ always limit your dive to the level of your training and experience ◆ always make your deepest dive first ◆ always make the deepest part of every dive first ◆ check your computer often during the dive ◆ do a safety stop on every dive ...

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    Iv ¨ warnings: • the data100 is intended for use only by recreational divers who have successfully completed a nationally recognized course in scuba diving. • it is intended only for no decompression diving, not intentional decompression diving. • it must not be used by untrained persons who may not...

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    V data100 limited two-year warranty oceanic guarantees, to the original purchaser only, that the data100 will be free of defects in materials and/or craftsmanship under normal recreational multilevel scuba use for two years from date of purchase, provided proper care and annual service are performed...

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    Vi ¨ copyright notice this owner’s guide is copyrighted, all rights are reserved. It may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent in writing from oceanic / 2002 design. * the surface t...

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    Vii data100 contents the data100 is easy to use ...................................................................... 1 introduction ....................................................................................................... 2 regulator attachment ..........................................

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    Viii ¨ contents (continued) operational modes .......................................................................................... 18 activation & diagnostic mode ................................................................................... 18 surface mode ..................................

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    Ix data100 delayed violation mode .............................................................................................. 40 immediate violation mode ......................................................................................... 42 gauge mode ..........................................

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    X ¨ contents (continued) reference .................................................................................................... 59 more about flying after diving .................................................................... 60 more about altitude diving ..................................

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    The data100 is easy to use.

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    ¨ 2 introduction welcome to oceanic and thank you for choosing the data100! Your new data100 presents the information that you need before, during, and after your dives using oceanic's intuitive combination of easy to read digital displays and unique identification icons. Tissue loading of nitrogen ...

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    Data100 3 it is extremely important that you: • read this owner's guide in sequence and understand it completely before attempting to use the data100. • check the data100 frequently during your dive. • you must also be a trained diver, certified by a recognized training agency. Remember that the rul...

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    ¨ 4 glo data 100 regulator attachment if you have purchased the data100 in a console version, you will need to have it attached to your regulator first stage by an authorized oceanic dealer. Activating the display you activate the data100 by pressing and releasing the control button located below th...

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    Data100 5 warning: the data100 must be manually activated and be in the surface mode or pdps mode prior to start of a dive. The unit will not activate automatically by immersion in water. Making a dive once you enter the water and descend to a depth below 5 feet (1.5 m)., the data100 changes to the ...

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    ¨ 6 the tissue loading bar graph ® (fig 5) represents nitrogen loading, showing your relative no decompression or decompression status. As your depth and bottom time increase, segments will fill the graph to form an arc around the perimeter of the lcd. As you ascend to shallower depths, this bar gra...

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    Data100 7 feet (5-6 meters) is strongly recommended as a standard procedure before completing your ascent. Many divers do this to provide a wider zone of caution from the no decompression limit. If your depth or bottom time is such that the tlbg enters the red zone, the data100 will switch to the de...

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    ¨ 8 after the dive after reaching 3 feet (1 meter) upon ascent, the surface mode display (fig. 9) will replace the dive mode display. After 10 minutes in the surface mode, and at once each minute afterward, the surface mode display will alternate with the pre dive planning sequence (pdps). The pdps ...

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    Data100 9 knowing when to fly due to the present lack of a complete data set derived from actual human testing, there are different recommendations cited by various scientific organiza- tions for the amount of time a diver should wait before flying after diving. The data100 follows one of the more c...

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    ¨ 10 altitude diving the mathematical model within the data100 accounts for the reduced no decompression time available at higher elevations based on noaa (national oceanic and atmospheric administration) guidelines. When diving in high altitude lakes or rivers from 2,000 to 14,000 feet (610 to 4,26...

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    Data100 11 ft m data 100 glo 2 1 3a 3b 3c 3d 4c 4b 4a 7 8 11 5 12 10 9 3f 3e 6 1. Tissue loading bar graph (tlbg) - (green - no decompression zone) 2. Tlbg - (yellow - caution zone) 3a. Tlbg - (red - 10 foot/3 meter stop ceiling) 3b. Tlbg - (20 foot/6 meter stop ceiling) 3c. Tlbg - (30 foot/9 meter ...

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    ¨ 12 operational displays glo data 100 ft glo data 100 data 100 glo glo data 100 ft glo data 100 ft glo data 100 ft glo data 100 ft glo data 100 surface mode pdps dive log mode time to fly deco - alt display conditional violation deco dive no deco dive.

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    Detailed operations guide.

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    ¨ 14 informational displays each data100 numeric or graphic display represents a unique piece of informa- tion. It is imperative that you understand the formats, ranges, and values of the information represented by the data100's displays to avoid any possible misun- derstanding that could result in ...

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    Data100 15 ft glo data 100 seconds when the screen toggles to the alternate display once every 15 seconds while in the decompression mode. Time display the main time display, located in the center of the lcd (fig. 14a), indicates elapsed surface time, theoretical dive time available during the pdps,...

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    ¨ 16 graphic diver interface ™ two bar graphs referred to as the graphic diver interface™ are located around the perimeter of the data100's lcd. They are color coded green, yellow, and red to denote normal, caution and danger zones, respectively. The graphic diver interface allows you to make quick ...

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    Data100 17 further divided into 6 decompression 'ceiling' zones representing 10ft/ 3m, 20ft/ 6m, 30ft/ 9m, 40ft/ 12m, 50ft/ 15m, and 60ft/ 18m stop depths. Warning: oceanic advocates responsible diving practices consistent with your individual level of formal training and experience, and does not re...

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    ¨ 18 operational modes the data100’s different operating modes are easy to tell apart. Each is clearly identified with graphic mode icons (fig. 17) which provide quick visual reference during the various modes of operation. Become familiar with all modes so that you understand exactly what informati...

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    Data100 19 diagnostic mode is displayed immediately following activation. After pressing and releasing the control button, the diagnostic mode will display all "8's” followed by dashes, and then a countdown from 9 to 0 (fig. 18). During the countdown, the data100 checks its display functions and bat...

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    ¨ 20 glo data 100 surface mode surface mode, identified by the surface mode icon to the left of the surface time display, immediately follows diagnostic mode after initial activation. Informa- tion provided includes, the number of the most recent dive made ('0' if no dive has been made since activat...

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    Data100 21 completed. The pdps will not appear until after the first 10 minutes. Once 10 minutes have elapsed, the surface mode icon stops flashing. Other information will continue to be displayed as described above. Time to fly will appear once per minute at the beginning of the pdps. That dive wil...

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    ¨ 22 afterward, the pdps will automatically replace the surface mode and sequen- tially show depths from 30 to 160 feet (9 to 48 m) in 10 foot (3 m) increments, which takes about 42 seconds. With each depth display you will see 'predicted' no decompression limits based upon your previous dive profil...

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    Data100 23 information provided includes current depth, elapsed dive time (and elapsed dive time icon), no decompression dive time remaining for that depth, and maximum depth for that dive (and max depth icon). The graphic diver inter- face is also active, displaying nitrogen loading (tlbg) and asce...

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    ¨ 24 the no decompression algorithm is based upon haldane’s theory using maximum allowable nitrogen levels developed by merrill spencer. Repeti- tive diving control is based upon experiments designed and conducted by dr. Ray rogers and dr. Michael powell in 1987. Diving science and technology ® (dsa...

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    Data100 25 decompression dive mode, identified by the decompression dive icon located to the left of the main time display (fig. 24a), activates when the theoretical no decompression dive time/depth limits are exceeded causing the tlbg to pass the 12 o'clock position and enter the red decompression ...

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    ¨ 26 you must stay at, or slightly below, the ceiling stop depth indicated until the tlbg recedes into the next shallower zone before ascending any further, or you will increase your risk of decompression sickness. The amount of decompression credit time you receive is dependent on depth, with sligh...

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    Data100 27 violation modes the data100 enters one of three different violation modes when you exceed its ability to predict an ascent procedure. These modes are explained fully in the handling the extremes section beginning on page 33. Gauge mode if the data100 enters a permanent violation mode, it ...

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    ¨ 28 complete all of your ascents with the tlbg inside the green zone. While you cannot provide a guarantee against the occurrence of decompression sickness, you may choose your own personal zone of caution based upon your individual age, physique, excessive weight, training, experi- ence, etc. To r...

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    Data100 29 dives are displayed in a sequence that starts with the dive most recently re- corded scrolling back to the oldest of the 12 stored for viewing. Thus, your most recent dive will always be the first shown in the log sequence, the second most recent will appear next, etc. You can choose to e...

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    ¨ 30 • elapsed dive time (and elapsed dive time icon) • vari - maximum ascent rate at any time during that dive • tlbg - tissue loading at the time you surfaced from the dive. Time to fly mode as you should be aware from your own training, the longer you wait to fly after diving, the more you will r...

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    Data100 31 after a surface interval of 12 hours, you may choose to fly, provided that your dive profile(s) did not enter decompression. If your diving involved decompres- sion or a repetitive, multi day profile, it is strongly recommended that you wait a full 24 hours after your last dive to add a g...

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    ¨ 32 backlight feature in addition to using a high contrast lcd for easy readability in low light condi- tions, the data100's oceanglo™ backlight feature evenly and easily illuminates the full display (fig. 34). This means that on night dives, in caves, or any other low light situation you illuminat...

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    Handling the extremes.

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    ¨ 34 emergency decompression there are few legitimate excuses for making unplanned decompression dives, and the consequences of this type of diving can be severe. Decompression diving requires special training. The data100 is intended for use by recreational divers not engaged in intentional decompr...

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    Data100 35 the data100 is a sophisticated instrument designed with capabilities that go beyond the range of recreational diving with compressed air. It should not be considered, however, that these built-in capabilities provide any im- plied approval or consent from oceanic for individuals to exceed...

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    ¨ 36 glo data 100 warning: existing data for making planned decompression dives is extremely limited, and virtually nonexistent for repeti- tive decompression diving. You must therefore avoid decompres- sion diving and allow a surface interval of at least 24 hours before reentering the water in the ...

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    Data100 37 close you are coming to the no decompression limit, located at the 12 o'clock position. Oceanic suggests always leaving the water with the tlbg in the green no decompression zone. Warning: never exit the water with the tlbg in the red decompression zone. Doing so greatly increases the ris...

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    ¨ 38 ft glo data 100 the maximum depth that the data100 will display all of its features, is 330 feet (99.5 meters). Upon exceeding 330 feet (99.5 meters), the tlbg will flash and depth and max depth displays will only indicate and flash three dashes “ ” signifying that you are 'out of range' (fig. ...

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    Data100 39 violation modes warning: if you exceed certain limits, the data100 will not be able to tell you how to get safely back to the surface. These situations will make the data100 enter 'violation modes' and must be avoided at all costs. They push decompression theory to the limits and can resu...

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    ¨ 40 ascent time display until you descend below the required decompression stop ceiling. If you descend below the required decompression ceiling before 5 minutes have elapsed, the data100 will continue to function as if no violation had occurred, and you will not be penalized for your breach of the...

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    Data100 41 ft data 100 glo ceiling toward the surface as the tlbg recedes toward the caution zone. Upon reaching zero total ascent time remaining, you should continue decompressing until the tlbg segments are well inside of the green no decompression zone, to the left of the 12 o'clock position. 2. ...

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    ¨ 42 ft glo data 100 ft glo data 100 3. You descend deeper than 330 feet (99.5 meters). Oceanic reminds you that the data100 is intended for no decompres- sion diving at depths within 130 feet (39 meters). Expanded capabili- ties of the data100 are provided as safety features to assist you with emer...

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    Data100 43 immediate violation mode occurs when a decompression stop depth much greater than 60 feet (18 meters) is required. This situation would be preceded by entering the delayed violation mode previously described. The data100 cannot calculate decompression ceilings greater than 60 feet (18 met...

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    ¨ 44 permanent violation entering the immediate violation mode, then gauge mode, will result in loss of all data100 decompression monitoring and calculating functions for 24 hours after that dive. This condition is considered a permanent violation. Unexpected loss of displayed information while no d...

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    Data100 45 sharing the data100 warning: never participate in sharing or swapping of a dive computer. Doing so may result in injury or death. The data100 provides information based upon a diver’s personal dive profile, and therefore must not be “shared” between divers. You should never, under any cir...

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    ¨ 46 even though the data100 will operate in this wide range of temperatures, it is possible to damage the electronics if left exposed to direct sunlight, or in a hot confined space (like a car trunk). After the dive, cover the data100 and keep it out of the sun. If inadvertently left in the direct ...

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    Care and maintenance.

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    ¨ 48 care and cleaning the data100 is a sensitive electronic instrument. Although it has been designed to endure the rigors of diving, it still must be handled carefully to protect it from shock, excessive cold or heat, direct sunlight, chemical attack, neglect and tampering. The console, wrist moun...

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    Data100 49 rack, tuck the console into a bc pocket, or between the waistband and the bladder of the bc. Keep it off the deck and protected from undue shock. Better yet, if you have a console version, attach an oceanic datalink™ (fig. 46) quick disconnect on the high pressure hose that connects your ...

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    ¨ 50 annual dealer inspections & factory service as with all oceanic instrumentation, the data100 should be inspected annually by an authorized oceanic dealer who will perform a factory prescribed function check and inspection for damage or wear. To keep the two year limited warranty in effect, this...

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    Data100 51 warning: never pressure test the data100 in an air environ- ment. Doing so may damage the depth sensor; possibly resulting in erroneous depth or time readings. It is possible to damage the data100 depth sensor if it is not pressure tested properly. The data100 must be placed completely un...

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    ¨ 52 daytime phone number, module serial number, and copy of original sales receipt. • send prepaid and insured to the nearest oceanic facility. • if you have any questions regarding data100 service, call oceanic’s parts & service department at (510) 562-0500. • allow two to four weeks for service, ...

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    Data100 53 low battery condition you will be alerted to a low battery condition by a flashing battery icon located above the dive mode icon near the top left of the display (fig. 48). The data100 will only activate if there is enough battery power to complete one full day of diving. Also consider th...

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    ¨ 54 back far enough to scoop the module out with your index finger. Otherwise, it may be necessary to insert a blunt screwdriver until the tip rests just under- neath the module. Do notpry the module from the console! Slowly increase the pressure under the module by releasing the tension on the rub...

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    Data100 55 warning: do not attempt to remove the outer case ring (fig. 50a). Doing so may cause a dangerous malfunction, resulting in possible injury or death. Indication of tampering with the ring will void the warranty. • turn the unit over to drop out the two 3 volt lithium batteries. Discard, re...

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    ¨ 56 will impair correct contact. • lightly lubricate the battery hatch o-ring with silicon grease and install it onto the battery hatch. Do not roll the o-ring over the threads of the battery hatch. Instead, stretch it slightly to work it down over the slotted end of the battery hatch and into the ...

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    Data100 57 • remove the batteries, discard and do not reuse. • check the battery hatch o-ring for damage (nicks, cuts, divots, etc.). If found, discard and replace with new. • before replacing the o-ring and batteries, flush the battery hatch and compartment with a solution of 50% white vinegar and ...

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    ¨ 58 rubber boot. • correct the alignment of the module as needed so that it is straight. • press the module completely into place with your thumbs, watching the alignment, until it snaps into place..

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    Reference.

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    ¨ 60 more about flying after diving in 1990 the undersea and hyperbaric medical society (uhms) published a set of guidelines aimed at minimiz- ing the possibility of decompression sickness due to flying too soon after diving. The uhms suggests* divers using standard air cylinders and exhibiting no s...

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    Data100 61 both the uhms and dan agree that “there can never be a flying after diving rule that is guaranteed to prevent decompression sickness completely. Rather, there can be a guideline that represents the best estimate for a conservative . . . Surface interval for the vast majority of divers. Th...

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    ¨ 62 warning: altitude compensation provided by the data100 takes place when the unit is activated. Do not dive at any different altitude until the data100 shuts off and will recalibrate when reactivated at the new altitude. Multiple tissue tracking the data100 tracks twelve tissue compartments with...

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    Data100 63 fig. 52 - tissue compartment control fig. 53 - tissue compartment control hand over ft ft ft ft ft ft ft data 100 data 100 data 100 data 100 data 100 data 100 data 100 g lo g lo g lo g lo g lo g lo g lo 20 40 80 120 160 tissue half–time 15 14 13 12 11 no. Of segments display seen by the d...

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    ¨ 64 no decompression limits note how the no decompression limits for the data100 are contrasted with the u.S. Navy limits (fig. 54, page 65). For most depths, the data100 provides somewhat less no decompression times than the u.S. Navy tables. However, while the no decompression limits may be less,...

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    Data100 65 100 ft. 120 ft. 140 ft. 80 ft. 60 ft. 40 ft. 20 ft. 0 ft. 160 ft. 10 minutes 20 30 40 50 0 180 ft. 200 ft. No-decompression 130 ft. Sport diving limit safety stops are strongly recommended for all dives fig. 55 - maximum first dive no decompression profile fig. 54 - no decompression limit...

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    ¨ 66 100 ft. 120 ft. 140 ft. 80 ft. 60 ft. 40 ft. 20 ft. 0 ft. 160 ft. 10 minutes 20 30 40 50 0 180 ft. 200 ft. Legend: decompression 130 ft. Sport diving limit no-decom limit delayed violation immediate violation decompression violation warning this chart shows violation limits only. A dive made to...

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    Data100 67 decompression violation limits as described earlier in the handling the extremes section, the data100 has two permanent violation modes, delayed and immediate. If either mode is entered while underwater, your data100 will loose some functions. Figure 56, page 66, provides a graph indicati...

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    ¨ 68 warning: oceanic advocates responsible diving practices and does not recommend decom- pression diving, or diving below 130 feet (39 meters). The decompression capabilities of the data100 are intended strictly for emergency use. Decompression diving is inherently hazard- ous and greatly increase...

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    Data100 69 responsible computer diving since the advent of dive computers, it is a common mistake to assume that the old traditional rules of diving no longer apply, but the truth is just the opposite. Before you dive using your data100, keep these basic rules in mind: • plan each dive, and dive you...

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    ¨ 70 • violation modes (conditional, delayed, & immediate) • gauge mode • dive log mode • time to fly mode numeric displays: range resolution • dive # 0 - 9 1 • depth 0 - 330 ft. (99.5 m) 1 ft. (.5 m) • maximum depth 330 ft. (99.5 m) 1 ft. (.5 m) • no decompression time 0 - 9 hrs. 59 mins. 1 minute ...

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    Data100 71 power: • batteries two 3 volt lithium cells, cr2032 or equivalent • life expectancy 50 - 24 hour periods of activation (approximate) (variable number of dives) • shelf life see battery manufacturer's specs. (2 to 5 yrs.) • low battery condition replace both prior to diving. Activation: • ...

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    ¨ 72 100 ft. 120 ft. 140 ft. 80 ft. 60 ft. 40 ft. 20 ft. 0 ft. 160 ft. 10 minutes 20 30 40 50 0 180 ft. 200 ft. Divelog instructions divelog instructions: make photocopies of the next page and put them in a small binder to make a log book. Then... 1. Plot pdps as dots connected by lines (unless 1st ...

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    Data100 73 100 ft. 120 ft. 140 ft. 80 ft. 60 ft. 40 ft. 20 ft. 0 ft. 160 ft. 10 minutes 20 30 40 50 0 180 ft. 200 ft. Profile: pdps plan actual today cumulative dive no. Dive site location date visibility purpose max depth bottom time rate dive site buddy buddy cert. # divelog ¨.

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    ¨ 74 glossary the following are diving terms that you should become familiar with. Many definitions given below apply specifically to the data100. Algorithm - a step-by-step mathematical formula designed to accomplish a particular result (i.E. Dive time remaining in the data100) altitude dive - a di...

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    Data100 75 glossary (cont'd) decompression stop - the depth(s) at which a diver must pause during ascent to allow absorbed nitrogen to escape naturally from the tissues depth sensor - an electromechanical device that converts water pressure into an electrical signal, that is converted to a visual de...

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    ¨ 76 glossary (cont'd) no deco - abbreviation for no decompression no deco time remaining - the amount of dive time remaining based on no decompression status no decompression - any part of a dive where the diver can surface without requiring a decompression stop out of range - the point at which a ...

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    Data100 77 notes.

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    ¨ 78 index a accuracy 18, 50, 71 activation 4, 10, 18, 61, 71 algorithm vi, 23, 67, 70 altitude diving 10, 61, 70, 71 annual inspection v, 50 ascending 17, 27 ascent rates 17, 28 b backlight 4, 32 battery hatch 54 battery installation 55 battery life 52, 71 battery removal 53 battery types 55, 71 ba...

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    Data100 79 lens protector 48 log 28, 71 loss of display 44 low battery condition 19, 31, 53, 71 low light situations 32 m maintenance 47 max operating depth 37, 42 max dive profile 64 mode identification 18 multiple tissue tracking 62 n navy tables 54, 64 noaa 10, 70 no deco dive mode 5, 22 no deco ...

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    ¨ 80 data100 service record serial no. Date of purchase purchased from to be filled in below by authorized dealer: date service performed dealer / technician r e s p o n sible d iv e r the code of the responsible diver as a responsible diver i understand and assume the risks i may encounter while di...

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    © 2002 design 1996 doc. No. 12-1966,r5 (2/1/00) oceanic usa 2002 davis street san leandro, ca. 94577 usa phone: 510/562-0500 fax: 510/569-5404 web: http://www.Oceanicusa.Com.