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Oceanic VEO 100 Operating Manual

Manual is about: Personal Dive Computer

Summary of VEO 100

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    Veo 100 personal dive computer (pdc) operating manual oceanic ®.

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    2 limited two-year warranty for details, refer to the product warranty registration card provided. Copyright notice this operating manual 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 m...

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    3 contents limited two-year warranty ............................................................................................................................. 2 notices ..................................................................................................................................

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    4 contents (continued) dive modes ................................................................................................................... 25 dive mode bar graphs .................................................................................................................................

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    5 the following symbols are used throughout this manual to bring your attention to situations that require special consideration. Be sure to read and follow all instructions carefully. A note is used to emphasize an important general information. A caution is used convey information that will result...

  • Page 6: Veo 100 Full Display

    6 veo 100 full display components: a. Control button b. Tissue loading bar graph c. Graphic - max depth (log mode) d. Icon - temperature e. Icon - dive number f. Graphic - max depth (dive mode) g. Battery indicator h. Icon - descend arrow icon - decompression ceiling icon - ascend arrow i. Icon - lo...

  • Page 7: Features And Displays

    7 features and displays warning: prior to diving with the veo 100, you must also read and understand the oceanic dive computer safety and reference manual which provides impor- tant warnings and safety recommendations as well as general product information..

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    8 introduction welcome to oceanic and thank you for choosing the veo 100 personal dive computer (pdc)! It is extremely important that you read this operating manual in sequence and understand it completely before attempting to use the veo 100. It is equally important that you read the oceanic dive c...

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    9 bar graphs tissue loading bar graph (tlbg) the tissue loading bar graph (fig. 2a) represents tissue loading of nitrogen, showing your relative no decompression or decom- pression status. The tissue loading bar graph monitors 12 different nitrogen compartments simultaneously and displays the one th...

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    10 variable ascent rate indicator (vari) the variable ascent rate indicator (fig. 3a) provides a visual representation of ascent speed (i.E., an ascent speedometer). Green is a 'normal' rate, yellow a 'caution' rate, and red is 'too fast'. The segments of the vari represent two sets of speeds which ...

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    11 time displays time displays are shown in hour:minute format (i.E., 1:16 represents 1 hour and 16 minutes, not 116 minutes!). The colon that separates hours and minutes blinks once per second when the display is indicating real time (e.G., elapsed dive time), and is solid (non-blinking) when times...

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    12 power supply the veo 100 utilizes 1 - 3 volt cr2450 lithium battery which should provide from 100 dive hours of operation, if you conduct 1 - one hour dive each time the unit is activated, to as many as 300 dive hours of operation, if you conduct 3 or more one dives each time the unit is activate...

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    13 • if the unit did not display a low battery condition prior to entering the dive mode, and a low battery condition occurs during the dive, there will be sufficient battery power to maintain unit operation for the remainder of that dive. • the battery icon will not appear if a low battery conditio...

  • Page 14: Notice

    14 the veo 100 is configured with contacts that will automatically activate the unit when the space between the contacts is bridged by a conductive material (immersed in water). The contacts are the pins of the data port and stem of the push button. It is important that the data port and button be k...

  • Page 15: Setup And Activation

    15 setup and activation warning: prior to diving with the veo 100, you must also read and understand the oceanic dive computer safety and reference manual which provides impor- tant warnings and safety recommendations as well as general product information..

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    16 activation to activate the veo 100 - press and release the button. • upon manual activation, the unit will enter diagnostic mode (fig. 7), displaying all segments of the lcd as 8's, followed by dashes (- -), then a countdown from 9 to 0. • diagnostic mode checks the display and battery voltage to...

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    17 backup activation (only if water activation is set on) as a backup, the unit will also automatically activate by water contact. This is accomplished by bridging the gap between contacts located on the button and housing. If no dive is made within 2 hours after activation, the unit will deactivate...

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    18 pre dive planning sequence (pdps) the pdps (fig. 11) provides a sequence of theoretical dive times available for depths ranging from 30 feet (9 meters) to 190 feet (57 meters) in 10 foot (3 meter) increments. No decompression times (limits), or ndls, are only displayed for depths where there is a...

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    19 you can set: • units of measure - imperial or metric • hour format - 12 or 24 • time of day • date • digital gauge mode - on or off • water activation - on or off to access set mode and enter settings: while the unit is scrolling through the surface sequence - • press and hold the button for 2 se...

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    20 to change the setting for hour format - • press the button momentarily and release to toggle between 12 and 24. • press and hold the button for 2 seconds to save the setting, release when am (or pm) and the time of day appear with the hour value flashing (fig. 14). To change the setting for time ...

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    21 to change the setting for date - • repeatedly press the button momentarily and release it until the correct value for year appears (2004 to 2049). Do not hold the button depressed. • press and hold the button for 2 seconds to save the setting, release when the month value flashes. • repeatedly pr...

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    22 to change the setting for digital gauge mode - • press the button momentarily and release to toggle between off and on. • press and hold the button for 2 seconds to save the setting, release when the set wet activation screen appears with the graphics act, h2o, and on (or off) flashing (fig. 17)....

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    23 pc interface pc interface is not a setting or user function. It is included in the set menu for easy access by the factory when calibrating the veo 100 module prior to shipping. User selected digital gauge mode when digital gauge mode is set for on, the veo 100 will operate as a digital depth gau...

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    24 responsible responsible.

  • Page 25: Dive Modes

    25 dive modes warning: prior to diving with the veo 100, you must also read and understand the oceanic dive computer safety and reference manual which provides important warnings and safety recom- mendations as well as general product information..

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    26 dive mode bar graphs as your depth and elapsed dive time increase, the tissue loading bar graph (tlbg) will fill with segments (green toward red) to represent the absorption of nitrogen (fig. 19a). While ascending to shallower depths, the segments that have filled the tlbg will begin to recede, o...

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    27 during conditions in which cautionary type information is dis- played (e.G., decompression, etc.), there is one main display of important information relevant to the specific condition. • you can then access alternate displays, that will automati- cally revert to the main display after 3 seconds....

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    28 no decompression - main display #3 (fig. 23) information includes current depth, temperature, time of day, dive time remaining (and mode icon), and the bar graphs. • press and release the button to view display #1. No decompression dive mode - safety stop (fig. 24) upon ascending to 20 feet (6 me...

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    29 upon entering decompression mode, you should begin a safe controlled ascent to a depth slightly deeper than, or equal to, the required ceiling stop depth indicated (fig. 25a) and decom- press for the stop time indicated (fig. 25b). • the up arrow and deco bar will flash if you are more than 10 fe...

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    30 to view alternate displays of information during deco situations, momentarily ( • 1 time to view alternate display #1 • 2 times to view alternate display #2 alternate displays will revert to the main display after 3 seconds. Deco alternate display #1 (fig. 27) information includes - current depth...

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    31 violation modes violation modes that the veo 100 can enter are termed - condi- tional, delayed, and immediate. Permanent violation mode and gauge mode are continuations of these. • while in violation modes, alternate displays similar to those for deco mode can be accessed using the button. They w...

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    32 the added penalty (decompression) time will then have to be worked off first, before obtaining off-gassing credit. Once the penalty time is worked-off, and off-gassing credit begins, required decompression stop depths and time will decrease toward zero, then the tissue loading bar graph will rece...

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    33 you must ascend to just deeper than, and stay as close as pos- sible to, 60 feet (18 meters) without causing the total ascent time display to flash. When the required stop depth indicates 50 ft/ 15 m, etc., you can ascend to those depths and continue decom- pressing. Delayed violation mode #3 (fi...

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    34 violation gauge mode turns the veo 100 into a digital instrument without any decompression functions. Only current depth, max depth, elapsed dive time, and the variable ascent rate indicator will be displayed (fig. 33). The full tissue loading bar graph will flash as a warning of this condition. ...

  • Page 35: Post Dive Modes

    35 post dive modes warning: prior to diving with the veo 100, you must also read and understand the oceanic dive computer safety and reference manual which pro- vides important warnings and safety recommenda- tions as well as general product information..

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    36 post dive surface mode when you ascend to 3 feet (1 meter) or shallower, the unit will enter surface mode and begin counting your surface interval. Transition period the first 10 minutes is, in affect, a transition period during which time the following information is displayed (fig. 35): • 'numb...

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    37 log data will not be stored in the unit's memory until the 10 minute transition period on the surface is completed. Once 10 minutes have elapsed, the surface mode icon and surface interval time display colon stop flashing indicating that the dive and transition period are completed, and a subsequ...

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    38 if a violation occurred during the dive a single dash ( - ) will appear instead of the letters fly (fig. 39). Desat time will not be displayed. The time to fly counter is provided to assist you with deciding when enough surface time has elapsed to fly (or travel to higher elevations). • after a s...

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    39 once the log is full (12 dives), each subsequent dive will then overwrite the oldest dive stored in the log. It is therefore sug- gested that you transfer the log's data to your log book at the end of each day of diving. Log data will not be lost when the battery is removed/replaced, however, fac...

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    40 dive data (the second screen) includes (fig. 42) - • maximum depth - reached during the dive (and icon) • log mode icon • temperature - minimum during the dive (and icon) • surface interval - prior to that dive (and icon) • elapsed dive time (and icon) • variable ascent rate indicator - showing t...

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    41 after the first 2 hours two hours after the last dive the surface sequence will no longer be displayed. The time to fly and time to desaturate countdown screens will be displayed alternately for 3 seconds each until they count down to 0:00 or another dive is made. If the water activation contacts...

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    42 reset feature the veo 100 is configured with a reset feature that allows data to be cleared, including nitrogen calculations and log mode entries. Warning: reset after a dive and subsequent use for a repetitive dive conducted by the same diver could result in serious injury to or death. Reset pro...

  • Page 43: General

    43 general warning: prior to diving with the veo 100, you must also read and understand the oceanic dive computer safety and reference manual which pro- vides important warnings and safety recommenda- tions as well as general product information..

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    44 care and cleaning protect your veo 100 from shock, excessive temperatures, chemical attack, and tampering. Protect the lens against scratches with an instrument lens guard/protector. Small scratches will naturally disappear underwater. • soak and rinse the module in fresh water at the end of each...

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    45 to obtain service: take your veo 100 to an authorized oceanic dealer or send it to the nearest oceanic regional distributor facility (see page 58). To return your veo 100 to oceanic: • record all dive data in the log. All data will be erased during factory service. • package it using a protective...

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    46 module removal from boot if the module is in a console, bend the rubber console boot back to expose the edge of the module. If the boot is flexible enough to permit, you may bend it back far enough to scoop the module out with your finger. Otherwise, it may be neces- sary to insert a blunt screwd...

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    47 to prevent formation of moisture in the battery compartment, it is recommended that the battery be changed in an environment equivalent to the local outdoor temperature and humidity (e.G., do not change the battery in an air conditioned environment, then take it outside during a hot sunny day). N...

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    48 inspection • closely check all of the sealing surfaces for any signs of damage that might impair proper sealing. • inspect the button, lens, and housing to ensure they are not cracked or damaged. • if it is necessary to clean the battery compartment, flush it and all components with a solution of...

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    49 b c d a battery hatch and hatch retaining ring installation • replace the hatch o-ring with a new one which must be a genuine oceanic part that can be purchased from an autho- rized oceanic dealer. Use of any other o-ring will void the warranty. • lightly lubricate the new hatch o-ring with silic...

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    50 inspection • activate the unit and watch carefully as it performs a full diagnostic and battery check, and enters surface mode. • observe the lcd display to ensure it is consistently clear and sharp in contrast throughout the screen. Warning: if there are any portions of the display missing or ap...

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    51 note: the wet activation contacts are located on the stem of the button and on metal pins located in the data port on the left side of the module. The module is designed for use in a boot that has an opening on the left side which exposes the pins (and side wet activation contacts) to water upon ...

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    52 altitude compensation atmospheric pressure decreases as altitude increases above sea level. Weather systems and ambient temperature also affect barometric pressures. Consequently, depth reading instruments that do not compensate for the decrease in ambient pressure indicate depth readings shallow...

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    53 can be used as • air computer • digital depth gauge/timer no decompression model basis: • modified haldanean algorithm • 12 tissue compartments data base: • diving science and technology (dsat) - rogers/ powell performance: • tissue compartment halftimes (minutes) spencer’s “m” values 5, 10, 20, ...

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    54 display range/resolution numeric displays: range: resolution: • dive number 0 to 12 1 • depth 0 to 399 ft (120 m) 1 ft (.1 m /1 m > 99.9) • maximum depth 399 ft (120 m) 1 ft (.1 m/1 m > 99.9) • dive time remaining 0:00 to 9:59 hr:min 1 minute • total ascent time 0:00 to 9:59 hr:min 1 minute • saf...

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    55 bar graphs tissue loading bar graph: segments • no decompression zone (green) 5 • no deco caution zone (yellow) 2 • decompression warning zone (red) 1 variable ascent rate indicator: 60 feet (18 m) & shallower deeper than 60 feet (18 m) segments feet/min meters/min segments feet/min meters/min 0 ...

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    56 specifications (continued) operational performance (continued) altitude: • operational from sea level to 14,000 feet (4,267 meters) elevation • measures ambient pressure every 30 minutes and when manually activated (no when wet contacts are bridged) • compensates for altitude when manually activa...

  • Page 57: Notes

    57 accessories (optional items available from your authorized oceanic dealer): • lens guard - covers the lens face, prevents scratches • battery kit - includes 1 battery, 1 battery hatch o-ring, silicone grease _____________________________________________________________________________ notes.

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    58 oceanic world wide oceanic usa 2002 davis street san leandro, ca 94577 tel: 510/562-0500 fax: 510/569-5404 web site: http://www.Oceanicworldwide.Com oceanic germany - nurnberg, germany tel: 49-911-324-6630 fax: 49-911-312-999 e-mail: office@oceanic.De oceanic south europe - genova, italy tel: 003...

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    59 inspection / service record serial number _______________________ date of purchase _____________________ purchased from ______________________ below to be filled in by an authorized oceanic dealer: r e s p o n sible d iv e r date service performed dealer / technician.

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    Oceanic® usa 2002 davis street san leandro, ca 94577 tel: 510-562-0500 fax: 510-569-5404 http://www.Oceanicworldwide.Com © 2002 design, 200 2 doc. No. 12-2373-r03 (11/15/04).