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Oceanic Prodigy Owner's Manual

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Summary of Prodigy

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    Owner's guide prodigy oceanic ® r5.

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    Ii pay special attention to items marked with this warning symbol • always make your deepest dive first • always make the deepest part of every dive, first • check your computer often • do a safety stop on every dive • adequate surface interval between each dive • adequate surface interval between e...

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    Iii 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 2002 design/oceanic. © 2002 design 1995...

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    Iv contents i. The prodigy is easy to use .......................................... 1 introduction ......................................... 2 ii. Detailed operation guide .......................................... 10 operational modes ............................ 12 the prodigy at a glance ..........

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    The prodigy is easy to use.

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    2 introduction the prodigy was designed to be extremely easy to use and understand. This owner’s guide is divided into five sections designed to make it easy to learn how to use the prodigy. The first two sections will show you how it performs in most diving situations. Section three describes extre...

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    3 ® ft planning your dive surface mode shows the surface display icon, the number of the most recent dive you have made, surface interval, and residual nitrogen. After 20 seconds, then once every minute, it alternates with another mode called the “pre dive planning sequence” (fig. 2) signified by th...

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    4 ® ft using the “graphic diver interface” to make it easy to check your dive status on the prodigy, a color-coded system of graphic displays is used. This “graphic diver interface” is made up of two bar graphs that have green, yellow and red markers to indicate nor- mal, caution, and danger zones, ...

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    5 ® ft when rising towards the surface, the “variable ascent rate indicator ™ ” (fig. 3c) shows how fast you are ascending. The variable ascent rate indica- tor (vari) will alert you with a flashing display if you enter the red zone, which represents ascent rates over 60 feet (18 meters) per minute....

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    6 ® ft ceiling depth indicated or risk decompression sickness. Also indicated by digital displays are current depth, decompression time for current stop (fig. 4d) and total decompression stop time (fig. 4e). You must stay at or a few feet below the tlbg indicated ceiling depth until the bar graph re...

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    7 ® fig. 6 – dive log mode a. It’s really just that simple! The prodigy is designed to help you stay out of trouble with quick visual reference during all modes of operation. Just “keep it in the green” and you’ll greatly reduce your exposure to decompression sickness. Warning – using the prodigy, j...

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    8 recent dive first. The log displays dive number, surface interval, maximum depth (and max depth icon), bottom time (and elapsed time icon), and maximum ascent rate (vari). It also displays end–of–dive tissue loading (tlbg). This is handy when making decisions about future dive plans. Altitude divi...

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    9 the time-to-fly display (fig. 7) begins a 24 hour countdown starting 10 seconds after a dive. During the last 12 hours, the countdown can be deacti- vated and subsequent diving continued by pressing the activation switch. This reactivates the prodigy and begins the surface display/pre dive plannin...

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    Detailed operations guide.

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    12 operational modes the prodigy operates in ten different modes and the visual difference between them is quite evident. Mode icons, described in detail beginning on page 19, identify the various displays to eliminate confusion. Diagnostic mode/activation diagnostic mode is displayed immediately fo...

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    13 before entering the water to ensure it doesn’t need reactivation. Warning - if a low battery condition is indicated immediately upon activation, oceanic strongly recommends that you do not dive until you have obtained battery replacement, described on pages 47-50. Activating the external access(e...

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    14 profiles. The pdps automatically replaces surface mode every minute. Information provided includes depths and no-decompression dive times. Warning – the pre dive planning sequence predicts only no- decompression times for subsequent dives. Depending on tank size and air consumption, you may have ...

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    15 ® ft fig. 12 – decompression dive mode decompression dive mode the prodigy will help you to avoid, or easily manage, decompression. Before explaining further, read the following warning. Warning - oceanic recommends the application of responsible diving practices and does not recommend decompress...

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    16 minute or slower ascent to a depth slightly deeper than or equal to 10 feet (3 meters). The amount of decompression credit time you receive is dependent on depth, with slightly less credit given the deeper you are. Still, you must never ascend shallower than your decompression ceiling! Doing so w...

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    17 ® fig. 14 – dive log mode violation modes the prodigy 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 27. Gauge mode if the prodigy enters a permanent...

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    18 recorded to the oldest of the most recent ten. Thus, your most recent dive will always be the first shown in the log sequence, the second most recent will appear next, etc. When accessing dive log mode, you can choose to either press and release, or press and hold, the button on the face of the p...

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    19 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 could be considered as decompression or repetitive, multi-day, it is strongly recom- mended that you wait the full 24 hours after your last dive to add a gre...

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    20 fig. 17 – display layout ® ft m a. B. C. D. Informational displays each prodigy numeric or graphic display represents a unique piece of information. The following section describes each display in detail. Depth display the top portion of the lcd (fig. 17a) contains the current depth display. The ...

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    21 graphic diver interface ™ two different bar graphs are located around the perimeter of the prodigy lcd (fig. 18). 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 status checks underwater of ...

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    22 variable ascent rate indicator ™ - (vari) the vari occupies the bottom portion of the prodigy display (fig. 18b). The purpose of the vari is to assist the diver in preventing too rapid an ascent by providing a visual indication of ascent speed. The bar graph is made up of 5 triangular segments an...

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    23 the no-decompression algorithm is based upon haldane’s theory using maxi- mum allowable nitrogen levels developed by merrill spencer. Repetitive diving control is based upon experiments designed and conducted by dr. Ray rogers and dr. Michael powell in 1987. Diving science and technology ® (dsat)...

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    24 flying after diving in 1990 the undersea and hyperbaric medical society (uhms) published a set of guidelines aimed at minimizing the possibility of decompression sickness due to flying too soon after diving. The uhms suggests 1 divers using standard air tanks and exhibiting no symptoms of decompr...

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    25 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. There wil...

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    26 ® ft ® ft surface mode no-decompression dive decompression dive delayed violation alt decom dive fig. 21 –the prodigy at–a–glance dive log time to fly pre dive planning sequence ® ft ® ® ft ® ® ® ft.

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    Handling the extremes.

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    28 prodigy maximum depth the prodigy will display a maximum depth of 250 feet (76 meters). If you exceed that depth, the depth, max depth, and dive log readouts will display dashes signifying that you descended out-of-range (fig. 22). For that dive, you will not see a numeric depth display over 250 ...

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    29 prodigy closely because you will enter decompression rapidly. Upon entering decompression the tlbg will enter the red zone and the decompres- sion dive icons will be displayed (fig. 23). Emergency decompression after entering decompression (especially at deeper depths) the tlbg may fill the 10, 2...

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    30 violation modes if you exceed certain limits, the prodigy will not be able to tell you how to get back to the surface. These situations will make the prodigy enter violation mode and must be avoided at all costs. They push decompression theory to the limits and can result in loss of some prodigy ...

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    31 fig. 24 – depth less than required ceiling causes a conditional violation ® ft a. Mentary rise above the ceiling, such as with a surge or swell, will cause this to happen. Therefore you must stay slightly deeper than the exact ceiling depth, watching the prodigy closely when managing decompressio...

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    32 if you exceed the boundaries of a conditional violation mode, or exceed a 40 ft (12 m) stop requirement, one of two permanent violation modes will be entered; “delayed violation mode” or “immediate violation mode.” either of these permanent violation modes will result in loss of some computer fun...

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    33 meters) where the flashing stops. After waiting until the tlbg recedes into the 30 ft (9 m) zone, the diver can then ascend to not less than 30 feet (9 meters) and continue decompres- sion. After more time, the tlbg will recede into the 20 ft (6 m) and then 10 ft (3 m) zones after which the diver...

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    34 zone. After 5 minutes of surface time, the prodigy will enter an immediate violation and will then revert to the gauge mode (see page 35) for 24 hours. Immediate violation mode the prodigy enters immediate violation mode when a situation totally exceeds its capacity to predict an ascent procedure...

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    35 function std. Gauge modes mode underwater displays dive time avail yes no tlbg yes no all other displays yes yes surface displays surface time yes yes dive log yes yes pdps yes no time to fly yes no fig. 27 – effects of an immediate violation: a. Gauge mode func- tions & b. Underwater display b. ...

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    36 warning – never exit the water with the tissue loading bar graph in the red decompression zone. Doing so greatly increases the risk of decompression sickness, and may result in injury or death. A diver’s metabolism varies from person to person, and even from day to day. If you are feeling slightl...

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    37 what to do if your dive computer quits working because a dive computer is an electronic, battery powered instrument, the possibility that it may quit working unexpectedly is very real - even with new, highest quality batteries. While no-decompression diving, if you find that any major piece of eq...

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    38 fig. 29 – operating temperature range 32° f 140° f ® ft operating temperature the prodigy will operate in almost any temperature diving environ- ment in the world (fig. 29) between 32 ° and 140 ° f (0 ° and 60 ° c). You may notice the liquid crystal display becoming sluggish at extremely low temp...

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    39 oceanic recommends that you carry a backup dive light, in case of primary light failure. Sharing the prodigy the prodigy provides information based upon your personal dive profile and therefore must not be “shared” between divers. You should never, under any circumstances, swap your computer with...

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    Care & maintenance.

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    42 care and maintenance the prodigy is a sensitive electronic instrument. Although it has been designed to survive the rigors of diving, it still must be handled carefully to protect from shock, excessive heat, chemical attack, and tampering. The prodigy is protected by an outer rubber boot that can...

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    43 computer console and first stage allowing easy removal when not in use (if you have a console version). This allows you to keep the prodigy nearby when recording dives in your log book or planning the next dive. During the dive keep the prodigy protected from abuse underwater by using the console...

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    44 annual dealer inspections & factory service like all oceanic instrumentation, the prodigy should be inspected annually by an authorized oceanic dealer. They will perform a depth accu- racy test, function check, and routine inspection for damage or wear. To keep the two-year limited warranty in ef...

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    45 warning - never pressure test the prodigy in an air environ- ment. Doing so may damage the depth sensor; possibly resulting in erroneous depth or time readings. The prodigy must be placed completely underwater when being pressure tested to protect the depth sensor. If your local facility does not...

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    46 5. Send prepaid and insured to the nearest oceanic facility. 6. If you have any questions regarding prodigy service, call oceanic’s parts & service dept. Direct at (510) 562-0500. Please allow two to four weeks for service not counting travel time to and from oceanic when estimating your “down” t...

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    47 prodigy battery replacement instructions removing the module from its boot 1. If the module is in a wrist boot, it will be necessary to peel the lips of the boot downward off the gauge while applying pressure from underneath, working it out slowly. If in a console, bend the rubber console boot ba...

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    48 battery removal & installation warning - removal of the prodigy's batteries will clear all stored memory of tissue loading. If you have been diving immediately prior to replacing the batteries, you must wait 24 hours before diving again. 1. Apply a nickel or quarter (not a screwdriver) to the rec...

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    49 4. Turn the unit over to drop out the two 3 volt lithium batteries. Discard, regardless of age or amount of use. Closely examine the metal contacts inside the battery compartment, checking for any signs of stress (bending or breakage) or corrosion which may indicate the entrance of moisture into ...

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    50 returning the module to its boot 1. Replace the rubber spacer into the boot, if previously removed. 2. Orient the module over the hole in the boot, and dip the bottom edge into the hole while pressing the top edge with the palm of your hand. Stop pressing when the bottom edge has just entered the...

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    Reference.

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    52 no. Of segments tissue half–time display as seen by diver multiple tissue tracking the prodigy tracks twelve tissue compartments with halftimes rang- ing from 5 to 480 minutes. The tlbg always displays the controlling com- partment (that is the only one important at that time). Think of the tlbg ...

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    53 dives deeper than 90 feet (27.5 meters), or decompression dives. Prodigy decompression predictions are therefore based on u.S. Navy theory due to the present unavailability of statistical data. Therefore, pay special attention to the following warnings. Warning – oceanic advocates responsible div...

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    54 fig. 36 – no-decompression limits depth prodigy u.S. Navy ft (m) mins. Mins. 30 (9) 260 (283) - - 35 (10.5) - - (- -) 310 40 (12) 137 (144) 200 50 (15) 78 (82) 100 60 (18) 55 (57) 60 70 (21) 40 (41) 50 80 (24) 31 (31) 40 90 (27) 25 (26) 30 100 (30) 20 (21) 25 110 (33) 17 (17) 20 120 (36) 13 (14) ...

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    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. 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. Fig. 38 – decompression violation limits no-decompression fig. 37 – maximum no-decompr...

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    56 ® decompression violation limits as described on pages 32 – 35, the prodigy has two permanent viola- tion modes that will result in the loss of some computer functions if entered. These are termed, delayed and immediate violation modes. Figure 38 shows a chart which details where those limits occ...

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    Notes.

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    58 specifications no-decompression model basis • modified haldanean algorithm • 12 tissue compartments data base • diving science and technology (dsat) – rogers/powell performance • tissue compartment half-times (in mins.) spencer’s “m”-values 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 120, 160, 200, 240, 320, 400, 480 • r...

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    59 special displays occurrence • diagnostic display activation • out of range 250+ feet (76+ meters) • gauge mode countdown timer 12 - 24 hours after violation • external calibration access (ea) if activation button is held for 8 seconds during surface or pdps mode. Operational performance function ...

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

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    61 decompression ceiling - the shallowest depth a diver may reach upon ascent without risking decompression sickness (also see tlbg) 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 electro-m...

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    62 multi-level dive - a type of dive profile where the diver spends various times at different depths (opposite of a “square wave” dive profile) no dec - abbreviation for no-decompression no dec time remaining - the amount of dive time remaining based on no-decompression status no-decompression - an...

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    63 index a accuracy 59 activation 2, 59 accidental underwater 12 how to 12 alternate dive mode 6, 15 altitude algorithm 58 diving 7, 23 range 23, 59 b battery automatic shut-off 12 life expectancy 59 low batt display 46 replacement 47-50 boot 42 c care & maintenance 42 caution zone 19, 36 cautions i...

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    64 dsat 23 f flying after diving 7, 18 dan guidelines 24 g gauge mode 17, 35 glossary 60 graphic diver interface 3, 58 tissue loading bar graph 21 variable ascent rate indica- tor 22, 58 i immediate violation mode 34 informational displays 20 installation 2 introduction 2 l low batt display 46 m mai...

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    65 t tables, u.S. Navy 54 temperature 7 testing depth accuracy 44 time to fly 7, 18 tissue compartment 22 tissue half-times 52, 58 tissue loading bar graph 4, 15, 21, 29, 36 training ii turning on display 12 u u.S. Navy tables 54 underwater activation 12 v variable ascent rate indica- tor 4, 22, 56 ...

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    66 prodigy annual inspection record serial number _______________ date of purchase _____________ purchased from ______________ to be filled in by authorized oceanic dealer: date dealer name & number technician name r e s p o n sible d iv e r the code of the responsible diver: as a responsible diver ...

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    67 warning this computer is not intended for commercial use. It is intended solely for recreational use. This computer should not be utilized for any competitive square wave div- ing, as it is intended solely for recreational use in a multilevel diving environ- ment. If you don't understand the cont...

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    © 2002 design 1995 doc. No. 12-1880,r5 (11/29/99) oceanic usa 2002 davis street san leandro, ca. 94577 usa phone: 510/562-0500 fax: 510/569-5404 web: http://www.Oceanicusa.Com.