Summary of versa
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Operating manual.
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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 versa contents limited two-year warranty ................................................................................................................................ 2 notices .........................................................................................................................
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4 contents (continued) pay special attention to items marked with this warning symbol. Warning: during activation, diagnostics, or operation, if any display or function varies from the information provided herein, do not dive with the versa. Return it to your authorized oceanic dealer for inspection...
Page 5: Features and Displays
5 versa features and displays warning: prior to diving with the versa, you must also read and understand the oceanic dive computer safety and reference manual which pro- vides important warnings and safety recommen- dations as well as general product information..
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6 welcome to oceanic and thank you for choosing the versa ! Your versa presents the information that you need before, during, and after your air dives using a combination of easy to read displays and identification icons. This instruc- tional guide is intended to help you become familiar with the fu...
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7 versa tissue loading bar graph (tlbg) the tlbg (fig. 2a) represents tissue loading of nitrogen, showing your relative no decompression or decompression status. As your depth and elapsed dive time increase, seg- ments add to the tlbg, and as you ascend to shallower depths, they will begin to recede...
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8 informational displays each numeric and graphic display represents a unique piece of information. It is imperative that you understand the formats, ranges, and values of the information represented to avoid any pos- sible misunderstanding that could result in error. Depth displays • during a dive,...
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9 versa time displays are shown in hour:minute format (i.E., 1:45 represents one hour and forty five minutes, not 145 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 time...
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10 e lcd display a. Tissue loading bar graph b. Variable ascent rate indicator c. Icon - low battery condition d. Icon - maximum depth e. Icon - decompression ceiling f. Icon - log mode g. Icon - dive number h. Icon - depth i. Icon - time j. Icon - operating mode k. Operating button b c d a f h i j ...
Page 11: Activation And Setup
11 versa activation and setup warning: prior to diving with the versa, you must also read and understand the oceanic dive computer safety and reference manual which pro- vides important warnings and safety recommen- dations as well as general product information..
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12 activation to activate the versa press and release the button. Backup activation (only if water activation is set on) as a backup, the versa will also automatically activate by water contact. This is accom- plished by bridging the gap between contacts located on the button stem and back of the ca...
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13 versa surface sequence immediately after completing its' diagnostic check, the versa will automatically scroll through the following sequence -- • time of day (displayed for 3 seconds), then - • surface mode (displayed for 3 seconds), then - • time to fly (displayed for 3 seconds only after a div...
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14 pre dive planning sequence (pdps) (fig. 9) the pdps provides a sequence of theoretical dive times avail- able for depths ranging from 30 feet (9 meters) to 160 feet (48 meters) in 10 foot (3 meter) increments. No decompression times are only displayed for depths where there is at least 3 minutes ...
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15 versa you can set: • units of measure (imperial or metric) • hour format (12 or 24) • time of day (hour and minute) • water activation (on or off) • external access (this is for factory use only) to access set mode and enter settings: while the unit is scrolling through the surface sequence - • p...
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16 to change the setting for hour format (fig. 11) - • press the button momentarily and release to toggle be- tween 12 and 24. • press and hold the button for 2 seconds to save the set- ting, release when am (or pm) and the time of day ap- pear with the hour value flashing. To change the setting for...
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17 versa to change the setting for water activation (fig. 13) - • press the button momentarily and release to toggle be- tween on and off. • press and hold the button for 4 seconds to save the set- ting, release when am (or pm) and the time of day ap- pear with the colon flashing. • during the 4 sec...
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18 summary of set modes to access set mode from the surface sequence, press the button for 2 seconds. To set units of measure - press and release the button to toggle between feet/meters. • to save the setting - press the button for 2 seconds. To set hour format - press and release the button to tog...
Page 19: Dive Modes
19 versa dive modes warning: prior to diving with the versa, you must also read and understand the oceanic dive computer safety and reference manual which pro- vides important warnings and safety recommen- dations as well as general product information..
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20 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. 15a). While ascending to shallower depths, the segments that have filled the tlbg will begin to recede, o...
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21 versa during conditions in which cautionary type information is dis- played (e.G., decompression, etc.), there is a main display of important information relevant to the specific condition. The diver can access another display, but it will automati- cally revert to the main display after 3 second...
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22 no decompression dive mode - display #3 (fig. 19) information includes current depth, dive time remaining (and mode icon), time of day, and the bar graphs. • press and release the button to view display #1. Decompression dive mode the versa is designed to help you by providing a representa- tion ...
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23 versa decompression dive mode - main display #1 (fig. 21) the amount of decompression credit time that you receive is dependent on depth, with slightly less credit given the deeper you are. You should stay slightly deeper than the re- quired stop depth indicated until the next shallower stop dept...
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24 decompression dive mode - display #3 (fig. 23) information includes - current depth, time of day, total as- cent time, and the applicable bar graphs. • press the button to view display #1. Note: while in decompression mode, the versa will automatically revert to the main display (#1) after 3 seco...
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25 versa fig. 24 -conditional violation conditional violation mode the versa will enter the conditional violation mode if you ascend to a depth shallower (fig. 23a) than the required decompression ceiling stop depth displayed (fig. 24b). The down arrow, deco bar, and the total ascent time dis- play ...
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26 fig. 26 -delayed violation #2 fig. 25 -delayed violation #1 delayed violation mode #1 (fig. 25) if you remain above the required ceiling stop depth for 'more than 5 minutes', the tissue loading bar graph and total ascent time display will flash until you descend below the required stop depth. Thi...
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27 versa fig. 27 -delayed violation #3 fig. 28 -gauge mode (during a dive) delayed violation mode #3 (fig. 27) if you descend deeper than 330 feet (99.5 meters), the tissue loading bar graph will flash, and the current depth and max depth displays will only indicate 3 dashes ( - - -). Upon ascending...
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28 fig. 29 -gauge mode (after surfacing) • alternate displays are not available while in gauge mode. The versa will also enter an immediate violation mode 5 minutes after reaching the surface from a dive in which a delayed violation occurred. On the surface, gauge mode displays the dive number, surf...
Page 29: Post Dive Modes
29 versa post dive modes warning: prior to diving with the versa, you must also read and understand the oceanic dive computer safety and reference manual which pro- vides important warnings and safety recommen- dations as well as general product information..
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30 post dive surface mode when you ascend to 3 feet (1 m) or shallower, the unit will enter surface mode and begin counting your surface inter- val. Transition period the first 10 minutes is, in affect, a transition period during which time the following information is displayed (fig. 30): • 'number...
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31 versa 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 s...
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32 • if a violation occurred during the dive a single dash ( - ) will appear instead of the letters fly (fig. 33). The time to fly counter is provided to assist you with decid- ing when enough surface time has elapsed to fly (or travel to higher elevations). • after a surface interval of 12 hours, y...
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33 versa dives are displayed in a reverse sequence that starts with the dive most recently recorded, back to the oldest of the dives stored. The most recent dive will always be the first shown in the sequence. Each dive has 2 log screens - dive number/ time of day started and dive data. Log data wil...
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34 dive data (the second screen) includes (fig. 36) - • log mode icon • maximum depth - reached during the dive (and icon) • surface interval - prior to that dive (and icon) • elapsed dive time (and icon) • variable ascent rate indicator - showing the maximum ascent rate maintained for 4 consecutive...
Page 35: General
35 versa general warning: prior to diving with the versa, you must also read and understand the oceanic dive computer safety and reference manual which pro- vides important warnings and safety recommen- dations as well as general product information. ____________________________________________ do n...
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36 wet contacts if the graphic h2o appears during the fly mode countdown (fig. 38), it is an indication that the water activation contacts are bridged (still wet) and the unit must be rinsed in fresh wa- ter and thoroughly dried. • once the unit is dry, the graphic h2o will disappear from the displa...
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37 versa soak and rinse the versa in fresh water at the end of each day of diving, and check to ensure that the areas around the low pressure (depth) sensor (fig. 40a) and button are free of debris or obstructions. To dissolve salt crystals, use luke- warm water or a slightly acidic white vinegar/wa...
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38 to obtain service take you versa to an authorized oceanic dealer or send it to the nearest oceanic regional distributor (page 48). To return your versa to oceanic: • record all dive data in the log and/or download the data in memory. All data will be erased when it receives factory service. • pac...
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39 versa battery replacement the battery compartment should only be opened in a dry and clean environment with extreme care taken to prevent the entrance of moisture or dust. As an additional precautionary measure to prevent formation of moisture in the battery compartment, it is recommended that th...
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40 note: the procedures that follow must be closely adhered to. Damage due to improper battery replace- ment is not covered by the versa's 2 year warranty. Battery hatch removal • inspect the button, lens, and housing to ensure they are not cracked or damaged. • if there is any sign of moisture in t...
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41 versa battery removal • remove the retaining bar located across the lower por- tion of the battery (fig. 45a). • remove the hatch o-ring. Do not use tools • using care not to damage the battery contacts (fig. 45 b/c), slide the battery up and out of the right side of the battery compartment. Insp...
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42 battery installation • slide a new 3 volt type cr2450 lithium battery, negative (-) side down into the battery cavity. Slide it in from the right side and ensure that it slides under the contact clip on the left rim of the cavity. • orient the retaining bar across the lower portion of the battery...
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43 versa • the tabs on the ring fit down into the slots located at the 2 and 9 o'clock positions (fig. 48). • using your fingers, turn the ring counter clockwise 5 de- grees until the tabs engage, then tighten it 5 more de- grees by turning it counter clockwise with the aide of a small blade screwdr...
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44 fig. 51- lower portion of module fig. 52 -upper portion of module installing the module into a boot • do not use tools or lubricants, doing so could damage the module or boot. • hold the module over the boot (both facing you). • slide the lower/front portion of the module down into the cavity of ...
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45 versa no decompression model basis: modified haldanean algorithm 12 tissue compartments data base: diving science and technology (dsat) - rogers/powell performance: tissue compartment halftimes (mins.) spencers m values 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 120, 160, 200, 240, 320, 400, 480 reciprocal ...
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46 display range/resolution numeric displays: range: resolution: dive number 0 - 9 1 depth 0 - 330 ft (0 - 99.9 m) 1 ft (.1 m ) max depth 330 ft (99.9 m) 1 ft (.1 m ) dive time remaining 0:00 - 9:59 hr:min 1 minute total ascent time 0:00 - 9:59 hr:min 1 minute decompression stop time 0:0...
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47 versa 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 0 - 10 0 - 3 0 0 - 20 0 - 6 normal zone (green) 1 11 - 15 3.5 - 4.5 1 21 - 30 6.5 - 9 normal zone (green) 2 16 - 20 5 - 6 2 31 - 40 9.5 - 12 ...
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48 specifications (continued) operational performance (continued) power: battery 1 - 3 vdc, type cr2450 lithium battery shelf life up to 5 years replacement user replaceable (annual recommended) life expectancy 100 dive hours (if 1 - 1 hour dive per dive day) 300 dive hours (if 3 - 1 hour di...
Page 49: Service Record
49 versa 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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Doc.No.12-2281-r03 7/10/01 2002 davis street san leandro, ca 94577 usa phone: 510/562-0500 fax: 510/569-5404 web: http://www.Oceanicworldwide.Com.