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Suunto D4i User Manual

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    Suunto d4i user guide.

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    1 safety ................................................................................................ 5 2 getting started ............................................................................... 11 2.1 display states and views ......................................................... 11 2...

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    3.12.3 free mode ..................................................................... 38 3.13 dive planning mode ............................................................. 39 3.14 dive time alarm .................................................................... 40 3.15 error state (algorithm ...

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    5.2 compliance ............................................................................. 68 5.2.1 ce .................................................................................... 68 5.2.2 en 13319 ......................................................................... 68 5.2.3 en 250 an...

  • Page 5: 1  Safety

    1 safety types of safety precautions warning: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation that may result in serious injury or death. Caution: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation that will result in damage to the product. Note: - is used to emphasize important information...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions warning: only trained divers should use a dive computer! Insufficient training for any kind of diving, including freediving, may cause a diver to commit errors, such as incorrect use of gas mixtures or improper decompression, that may lead to serious injury or death. Warning: you ...

  • Page 7: Warning:

    Warning: if you have a pacemaker, consult a doctor before using this device. The inductive frequency used by the device may interfere with pacemakers. Warning: allergic reactions or skin irritations may occur when product is in contact with skin, even though our products comply with industry standar...

  • Page 8: Warning:

    Warning: perform pre-checks! Always check that your dive computer is functioning properly and has the correct settings before diving. Check that the display is working, the battery level is ok, tank pressure is correct, and so forth. Warning: check your dive computer regularly during a dive. If ther...

  • Page 9: Warning:

    Warning: do not dive with a gas if you have not personally verified its contents and entered the analyzed value into your dive computer! Failure to verify tank contents and enter the appropriate gas values where applicable into your dive computer will result in incorrect dive planning information. W...

  • Page 10: Emergency Ascents

    Emergency ascents in the unlikely event that the dive computer malfunctions during a dive, follow the emergency procedures provided by your certified dive training agency to immediately and safely ascend. 10

  • Page 11: 2  Getting Started

    2 getting started 2.1 display states and views suunto d4i has four main modes: time , dive , planning and memory . Change modes by pressing [mode]. Unless dive mode is turned off, suunto d4i automatically switches to dive mode if you are more than 1.2 m (4 ft) under water. Dive plan mem 12:00 1.12 t...

  • Page 12: Air

    3. Set time. See 3.8.1 time . 4. Set date. See 3.8.2 date . 5. Set units. See 3.8.3 units . 6. Press [mode] to exit settings. The default dive mode is air . For more information on dive modes, see 3.12 dive modes . 2.3 icons suunto d4i uses the following icons: icon description 1 daily alarm 2 dive ...

  • Page 13: Version

    2.4 software version check please note that this user guide is for the latest software version of suunto d4i. If you have an older version, some features operate differently. To check the software version: 1. Keep [down] pressed to enter settings. 2. Press [down] to scroll to version and enter with ...

  • Page 14: Stopwatch

    To change settings for a dive mode, keep [down] pressed while in that mode. For further information about dive mode settings, please refer to the respective dive mode section of this user guide. Stopwatch access the stopwatch in time or dive mode as explained in . To use the stopwatch: 1. Press [dow...

  • Page 15: 3  Features

    3 features 3.1 activation and pre-checks unless the dive mode turned off, the dive mode activates automatically when you dive deeper than 1.2 m (4 ft). However, you should switch to dive mode before diving to check altitude and personal settings, battery condition and so on. Each time your suunto d4...

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    12:00 1.12 th dive a ir 66.2 m po ao 21 1.6 battery ok between consecutive dives, the automatic checks also show current tissue saturation. 66.2 m po ao 21 1.6 before leaving on a dive trip, it is highly recommended that you switch to dive mode to make sure everything is functioning properly. 16.

  • Page 17: 3.1.2  Battery Indicators

    After the automatic checks, suunto d4i enters surface mode. At this point, you should perform your manual checks before entering the water. Ensure that: 1. Suunto d4i is in the correct mode and provides complete displays. 2. Altitude setting is correct. 3. Personal setting is correct. 4. Deepstops a...

  • Page 18: Note:

    Temperatures, the low battery warning may appear even though the battery has enough capacity. In these cases, re-enter dive mode and check the battery power. If the battery is low, the low battery warning comes on. Replace battery battery low 12:00 1.12 th if the low battery icon appears in surface ...

  • Page 19: Alarm Type

    5. Press [mode] to exit. 3.3 alarms, warnings and notifications suunto d4i has audible and visual alarms designed to let you know when important limits or presets are being reached. The two audible alarm types indicating high or low priority: alarm type sound pattern duration high priority 2.4 s sou...

  • Page 20: High Priority Alarms:

    High priority alarms: alarm explanation high priority alarm followed by 'start ascending' beep, repeated for maximum three minutes po2 value blinks po2 value greater than the adjusted value. Current depth is too deep for the gas in use. You should immediately ascend or change to a lower o2% gas. Hig...

  • Page 21: Alarm Type

    Alarm type alarm reason ascending' beep, sounded two times. Asc time blinks and an arrow points upwards. Below the decompression floor level. You should ascend to, or above, the floor. Low priority alarm followed by 'start descending' beep. Deepstop blinks and an arrow points downwards. Mandatory de...

  • Page 22: Alarm Type

    Alarm type alarm reason tank pressure value blinks. Pressure, 50 bar (700 psi). Acknowledge the alarm by pressing any button. Low priority alarm, repeated twice. Olf% value blinks if po2 value is greater than 0.5 bar. Olf value at 80% or 100% ( nitrox dive mode only). Acknowledge the alarm by pressi...

  • Page 23: Visual Alarms

    Visual alarms symbol on display indication attention - extend surface interval er violated decompression ceiling or bottom time is too long do not fly 3.4 apnea timer you can use the apnea timer for interval training when freediving. You can adjust the following settings: • vent. : ventilation time;...

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    2s 12:00 1.12 th timer apena 1:00 15:00 time start 2. Keep [down] pressed to enter apnea timer settings. 3. Adjust the ventilation time with [up] or [down] and confirm with [select]. 4. Adjust the increment time with [up] or [down] and confirm with [select]. 5. Adjust the number of intervals with [u...

  • Page 25: Warning:

    The apnea timer supports up to 20 intervals, but this is dependent on the ventilation and increment times. The last ventilation cycle cannot be shorter than 0:05 seconds or longer than 20:00 minutes. Warning: anyone who engages in any form of breath hold diving is in danger of shallow-water blackout...

  • Page 26: Warning:

    Continuous ascent rate violations result in mandatory safety stops. See 3.17 safety stops and deepstops . Warning: do not exceed the maximum ascent rate! Rapid ascents increase the risk of injury. You should always make the mandatory and recommended safety stops if you have exceeded the maximum reco...

  • Page 27: 3.7  Bookmarks

    3.7 bookmarks at any time during a dive, you can add a bookmark to the dive log by pressing [select]. You can view bookmarks when scrolling the dive profile in the logbook. Each bookmark records present depth, time, water temperature, heading (if the compass is enabled), and tank pressure (if availa...

  • Page 28: Date

    1. While in time mode, keep [down] pressed. 2. Press [up] to scroll to date and press [select]. 3. Set year with [down] or [up] and accept with [select]. 4. Repeat for month and day. 5. Press [mode] to exit. 3.8.3 units in the units setting, choose whether the units are displayed in the metric or im...

  • Page 29: 3.8.5  Alarm Clock

    3.8.5 alarm clock suunto d4i has a daily alarm which can be set to activate once, on weekdays or every day. When the daily alarm activates, the screen blinks and the alarm sounds for 60 seconds. Press any button to stop the alarm. To set the daily alarm: 1. While in time mode, keep [down] pressed. 2...

  • Page 30: 3.10  Depth Alarm

    3.10 depth alarm by default the depth alarm sounds at 30 m (100 ft). You can adjust the depth according to your personal preference or switch it off. To adjust the depth alarm: 1. While in a dive mode, keep [down] pressed to enter settings. 2. Press [up] to scroll to depth alarm and press [select]. ...

  • Page 31: History

    3. When you are viewing the history or logbook, you can press [mode] to go back and select the other one. Press [mode] a second time to exit. History when you have entered the dive history view, you can switch between scuba history and free dive history with [down] and [up]. Scuba dive history shows...

  • Page 32: Gauge

    3. Press [down] or [up] to scroll to the log you wish to look at and press [select]. 4. Press [select] to scroll through the pages. 5. Press [mode] to exit. Each log has three pages: 1. Main page • maximum depth • date of dive • type of dive (indicated by first letter of dive mode, such as g for gau...

  • Page 33: End of Logs

    • consumed pressure (if enabled) • warnings • olf% (if applicable) 3. Dive profile graph • water temperature • tank pressure (if enabled) • depth/time profile of the dive press [up] to step through the dive profile graph or keep [up] pressed to auto-scroll. The dive profile graph shows point by poin...

  • Page 34: Note:

    The contents of the memory remain when the battery is changed (providing that the battery has been replaced according to the instructions). Note: several repetitive dives are considered to belong to the same repetitive dive series if the no-fly time has not ended. 3.12 dive modes suunto d4i has the ...

  • Page 35: Note:

    3. Change to the desired mode with [up] or [down] and confirm with [select]. 4. Press [mode] to exit. Each dive mode has its own settings which you need to adjust while in the given mode. To modify dive mode settings: 1. While in a given dive mode, keep [down] pressed. 2. Press [down] or [up] to scr...

  • Page 36: 3.12.2  Nitrox Mode

    • deepstop (see 3.17 safety stops and deepstops ) • air time (see 3.2 air time ) 3.12.2 nitrox mode nitrox mode is for diving with oxygen-enriched gas mixtures. Diving with nitrox allows you to increase bottom times or reduce the risk of decompression illness. However, when the gas mix is altered or...

  • Page 37: Nitrox

    To modify gas mix settings: 1. While in nitrox mode, keep [down] pressed. 2. Press [select] to enter the nitrox setting. 3. Scroll to mix1 , mix2 or mix3 as desired and press [select]. 4. Define the selected mix as primary , secondary or off with [up] or [down] and confirm with [select]. 53.6 mix1 p...

  • Page 38: 3.12.3  Free Mode

    3.12.3 free mode with free mode, suunto d4i can be used as a freediving instrument. The dive time is indicated in minutes and seconds in the center of the display. The free dive starts at 1.2 m (4 ft) and ends when your depth is less than 0.9 m (3 ft). Free mode has the following settings: • depth n...

  • Page 39: Free

    4. Press [down] or [up] to toggle the notification on/off and confirm with [select]. 5. Adjust the depth with [down] or [up] and confirm with [select]. 6. Scroll to the next notification to modify or press [mode] to exit. 3.12.3.2 surface countdown timer while freediving, you can use the surface cou...

  • Page 40: Plan Nodec

    To plan dives: 1. Press [mode] until you see plan nodec . 2. The display briefly shows your remaining desaturation time before continuing to the planning display. 3. Press [down] or [up] to scroll your upcoming dive depths. The depth moves in 3 m (10 ft) increments from 9 m – 45 m (30 ft – 150 ft). ...

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    4. Adjust the duration with [up] or [down] and accept with [select]. 5. Press [mode] to exit. 3.15 error state (algorithm lock) suunto d4i has warning indicators that alert you to react to certain situations that would significantly increase the risk of dci. If you do not respond to these warnings, ...

  • Page 42: Personal Adjustment

    In this state, you significantly increase your risk of decompression sickness (dcs). Decompression information is not available for the next 48 hours after surfacing. It is possible to dive with the device when the algorithm is locked, but instead of the decompression information, er is shown. If yo...

  • Page 43: Personal Adjustment

    Personal adjustment explanation 1 conservative. Some risk factors or conditions exist. 2 more conservative. Several risk factors or conditions exist. In addition to the personal setting, suunto d4i can be adjusted for diving at different altitudes. This adjusts the decompression calculation accordin...

  • Page 44: Warning:

    Warning: traveling to a higher altitude can temporarily cause changes to the equilibrium of dissolved nitrogen in the body. It is recommended that you acclimatize to the new altitude by waiting at least three (3) hours before diving. 3.17 safety stops and deepstops safety stops are widely considered...

  • Page 45: Note:

    Note: when deepstops are enabled, the length of mandatory safety stops is indicated in seconds. When the ascent rate exceeds 10 m (33 ft) per minute for more than five consecutive seconds, the microbubble build-up may be more than is allowed for in the decompression model. In this situation, suunto ...

  • Page 46: Warning:

    Warning: never ascend above the ceiling! You must not ascend above the ceiling during your decompression. In order to avoid doing so by accident, you should stay somewhat below the ceiling. Deepstops activate when you dive deeper than 20 m (65.6 ft). If the dive timer is on the screen when deepstop ...

  • Page 47: Deepstop

    2. Press [down] to scroll to deepstop and enter with [select]. 3. Press [up] to toggle on/off. 4. Press [mode] to exit. 3.18 sample rate the sample rate controls how often information from the dive is saved to the active log. The default sample rate is 20 seconds in air and nitrox modes, and 2 secon...

  • Page 48: Note:

    2. Press [select] to start/stop the stopwatch. 3. Press [down] to take split times. 4. Keep [select] pressed to reset the stopwatch. After stopping the stopwatch, you can scroll through the split times with [down]. You can also use the stopwatch while diving for various timing purposes. To activate ...

  • Page 49: Surf T.

    3.20 surface and no-fly time once back at the surface, suunto d4i continues to provide post-dive safety information and alarms. If, after your dive, you need to wait until flying, the no-fly symbol displays in all modes. To access further information about your surface and no-fly times, enter dive m...

  • Page 50: Warning:

    Warning: you are advised to avoid flying any time the computer counts down the no-fly time. Always activate the computer to check the remaining no-fly time prior to flying! Flying or traveling to a higher altitude within the no-fly time can greatly increase the risk of dcs. Review the recommendation...

  • Page 51: 3.20.1  Dive Numbering

    • if a diver has less than two (2) hours total accumulated dive time in the last 48 hours, a 12 hour surface interval before flying is recommended. • following any dive that required a decompression stop, flying should be delayed for at least 24 hours, and if possible, for 48 hours. Suunto recommend...

  • Page 52: 3.21.1  Diver Safety

    Values in suunto sme. Since then research and development has been ongoing with the help of both external and internal experts. In the late 1990s, suunto implemented dr. Bruce wienke's rgbm (reduced gradient bubble model) bubble model to work with the earlier m-value based model. The first commercia...

  • Page 53: Caution:

    Are available for divers who dive constantly and are ready to accept greater personal risk. Caution: always use the same personal and altitude adjustment settings for the actual dive and for the planning. Increasing the personal adjustment setting from the planned setting as well as increasing the a...

  • Page 54: Warning:

    Warning: set the correct altitude setting! When diving at altitudes greater than 300 m (1000 ft), the altitude setting must be correctly selected in order for the computer to calculate the decompression status. The dive computer is not intended for use at altitudes greater than 3000 m (10000 ft). Fa...

  • Page 55: Warning:

    Warning: when the oxygen limit fraction indicates that the maximum limit is reached, you must immediately take action to reduce oxygen exposure. Failure to take action to reduce oxygen exposure after a cns%/otu warning is given can rapidly increase the risk of oxygen toxicity, injury, or death. 3.22...

  • Page 56: Note:

    Seconds. An increase in air consumption decreases the remaining air time rapidly, while a drop in air consumption increases the air time slowly. In this way, an overly optimistic air time estimate, caused by a temporary drop in air consumption, is avoided. The remaining air time calculation includes...

  • Page 57: Batt

    1. Installation of suunto wireless transmitter onto your regulator. 2. Pairing the transmitter to your suunto d4i. 3. Enabling the wireless integration in your suunto d4i settings. The transmitter enters power saving mode with slower data transmission rate if the tank pressure remains unchanged for ...

  • Page 58: Note:

    Note: the pairing procedure normally only needs to be done once. You may need to redo the pairing procedure if another diver in your group uses the same code. To assign a new transmitter code: 1. Slowly open the tank valve fully to pressurize the system. 2. Immediately close the tank valve. 3. Quick...

  • Page 59: 3.22.3  Transmitted Data

    3.22.3 transmitted data after pairing, your suunto d4i receives tank pressure data from the transmitter. Any time the suunto d4i receives a signal, one of the following symbols is shown in the lower left corner of the display. Display indication cd:-- no code stored, the dive computer is ready for p...

  • Page 60: Display

    Display indication 3. Transmitter is on another channel. To correct this: batt pressure transmitter battery voltage is low. Change the transmitter battery! 3.22.4 tank pressure alarm there are two tank pressure alarms. The first is fixed at 50 bar (700 psi) and cannot be changed. The second is user ...

  • Page 61: 3.23  Tones

    4. Press [select]. 5. Press [mode] to exit. 3.23 tones device tones can be turned on or off. When tones are off, there are no audible alarms. To set tones: 1. While in time mode, keep [down] pressed. 2. Press [down] or [up] to scroll to tones and press [select]. 3. Press [down] or [up] to toggle on/...

  • Page 62: Note:

    The ac is shown until the water contact deactivates. It is important to keep the water contact area clean. Contamination or dirt can prevent automatic activation/deactivation. See 4.1 handling guidelines . Note: moisture build-up around the water contact may cause the dive mode to activate. This can...

  • Page 63: 4  Care and Support

    4 care and support 4.1 handling guidelines the suunto d4i dive computer is a sophisticated precision instrument. Although it is designed to withstand the rigors of diving, you must treat it with the same proper care and caution as any other precision instrument. Handle the unit with care – do not kn...

  • Page 64: 4.2  Water Resistance

    Should moisture appear inside the case or battery compartment, immediately have the instrument checked by your suunto service center. The optional scratch guard for suunto d4i is designed to help prevent the display from getting scratched. Scratch guards can be purchased separately from your authori...

  • Page 65: 4.3  Battery Replacement

    • avoid subjecting the device to rapid air and water temperature changes. • always clean your device with fresh water if subjected to salt water. • never knock or drop the device. 4.3 battery replacement suunto d4i displays a battery symbol as a warning when the power gets too low. When this happens...

  • Page 66: 5  Reference

    5 reference 5.1 technical specifications dimensions and weight • length: 50 mm (1.97 in) • width: 50 mm (1.97 in) • height: 16.0 mm (0.61 in) • weight: 85 g (3.0 oz) operating conditions • water resistance: 100 m (328 ft) (complying with iso 6425) • normal altitude range: 0 to 3,000 m (0 to 10,000 f...

  • Page 67: Nitrox Mode

    • display range: -20 °c to +50 °c (-4 °f to +122 °f) • accuracy: ± 2 °c (± 3.6 °f) within 20 minutes of temperature change nitrox mode • oxygen: 21-50% • partial pressure of oxygen (po2): 0.2 – 3.0 • oxygen limit fraction: 0–200% with 1% resolution • gas mixtures: 1 other displays • dive time: 0 to ...

  • Page 68: Tissue Calculation Model

    • memory capacity: approximately 140 hours with 20-second recording interval and without transmitter data. In free dive mode, maximum capacity is 35 hours. Tissue calculation model • suunto rgbm • maximum depth of operation: 120 m (393 ft) 5.2 compliance 5.2.1 ce suunto oy hereby declares that this ...

  • Page 69: 5.3  Trademark

    5.3 trademark suunto d4i, its logos, and other suunto brand trademarks and made names are registered or unregistered trademarks of suunto oy. All rights are reserved. 5.4 patent notice this product is protected by pending patent applications and their corresponding national rights: us 5,845,235, us ...

  • Page 70: Exclusions and Limitations

    Exclusions and limitations this limited warranty does not cover: 1. A) normal wear and tear, b) defects caused by rough handling, or c) defects or damage caused by misuse contrary to intended or recommended use; 2. User manuals or any third-party items; 3. Defects or alleged defects caused by the us...

  • Page 71: Limitation of Liability

    You may contact suunto contact center at the phone number listed on the last page of this document. Suunto’s qualified customer support staff will help you and, if needed, troubleshoot your product during the call. Limitation of liability to the maximum extent permitted by applicable mandatory laws,...

  • Page 72: 5.7  Terms

    The prior written consent of suunto oy. While we have taken great care to ensure that information contained in this documentation is both comprehensive and accurate, no warranty of accuracy is expressed or implied. This document content is subject to change at any time without notice. The latest ver...

  • Page 73: Term

    Term what it means compartment see "tissue group". Dm5 suunto dm5 with movescount, a software for managing your dives. Decompression time spent at a decompression stop, or range, before surfacing, to allow absorbed nitrogen to escape naturally from tissues. Decompression range on a decompression sto...

  • Page 74: Term

    Term what it means he% helium percentage or helium fraction in the breathing gas. Mod maximum operating depth of a breathing gas is the depth at which the partial pressure of oxygen (po2) of the gas mix exceeds a safe limit. Multi level dive a single or repetitive dive that includes time spent at va...

  • Page 75: Term

    Term what it means partial pressure of oxygen (o2) limits the maximum depth to which the nitrox mixture can be safely used. The maximum partial pressure limit for enriched air diving is 1.4 bar (20 psi). The contingency partial pressure limit is 1.6 bar (23 psi). Dives beyond this limit risk immedia...

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  • Page 77: Index

    Index a activation pre-checks, 15 air mode, 35 alarm, 29 alarms, 19 altitude adjustment, 42 apnea timer, 23 ascent rate, 25 b backlight, 26 battery, 65 indicators, 17 bookmarks, 27 c calendar clock, 27 d date, 27 decompression, 51, 53 decompression safety, 52 deepstop safety stop, 44 depth alarm, 30...

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    G glossary, 72 h handling care, 63 high-altitude diving, 53 i icon, 12 l logbook, 30 m modes change modes, 11 modes dive, 34 n nitrox mode, 36 no-fly time, 49 notifications, 19 o oxygen toxicity, 54 p personal adjustment, 42 r rgbm, 51 s safety stop, 25 sample rate, 47 set up, 11 stopwatch, 47 surfa...

  • Page 79: Suunto Customer Support

    Suunto customer support 1. Www.Suunto.Com/support www.Suunto.Com/mysuunto 2. Australia +61 1800 240 498 austria +43 720 883 104 canada +1 800 267 7506 china +86 010 84054725 finland +358 9 4245 0127 france +33 4 81 68 09 26 germany +49 89 3803 8778 italy +39 02 9475 1965 japan +81 3 4520 9417 nether...