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Suunto D6I User Manual

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    User’s guide en suunto d6i.

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    1. Welcome to the world of suunto dive computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2. Warnings, cautions, and notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3. Suunto user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    5.2. Emergency ascents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 5.3. Dive computer limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 5.4....

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    5.9.2. Dive mode activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 5.9.3. Battery power indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 5.9.4. Diving at alt...

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    6.4.1. Day history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 6.4.2. Free dive time limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97...

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    10.2.1. Suunto rgbm adaptive decompression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 10.2.2. No-decompression limits for air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 10.2.3. Altitude diving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    1. Welcome to the world of suunto dive computers suunto d6i wristop dive computer is designed to help you get the most out of your diving. With integrated digital compass and gas switching, suunto d6i simplifies your diving experience because all the information you need relating to depth, time, dec...

  • Page 8: Warning

    2. Warnings, cautions, and notes throughout this user's guide, important safety icons are displayed. Three classifications are used to separate these icons by their order of importance: warning is used in connection with a procedure or situation that may result in serious injury or death caution is ...

  • Page 9: Warning

    Warning not for professional use! Suunto dive computers are intended for recreational use only. The demands of com- mercial or professional diving may expose the diver to depths and conditions that tend to increase the risk of decompression illness (dci). Therefore, suunto strongly recommends that t...

  • Page 10: Warning

    Warning there is always a risk of decompression illness (dci) for any dive profile even if you follow the dive plan prescribed by dive tables or a dive computer. No procedure, dive computer or dive table will prevent the possibility of dci or oxygen toxicity! An individual’s physiological make up ca...

  • Page 11: Warning

    Warning dives with required decompression stops are not recommended. You should ascend and begin decompression immediately when the dive computer shows you that a decompression stop is required! Note the blinking asc time symbol and the upward pointing arrow. Warning use back-up instruments! Ensure ...

  • Page 12: 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 dci. Review the recommendations...

  • Page 13: Warning

    Warning the dive computer will not accept fractional percentage values of oxygen concentration. Do not round up fractional percentages! For example, 31.8% oxygen should be entered as 31%. Rounding up will cause nitrogen percentages to be understated and will affect decompression calculations. If the...

  • Page 14: Warning

    Warning set the correct personal adjustment mode! Whenever it is believed that factors that tend to increase the possibility of dci exist, it is recommended that you use this option to make the calculations more conservative. Failure to select the correct personal adjustment setting will result in e...

  • Page 15: Warning

    Warning never ascend above the ceiling! You must not as- cend above the ceiling during your decompression. In order to avoid doing so by accident, you should stay somewhat below the ceiling. Warning do not dive with a cylinder of enriched air if you have not personally verified its contents and ente...

  • Page 16: Warning

    Warning traveling to a higher elevation can temporarily cause a change in the equilibrium of dissolved nitrogen in the body. It is recom- mended that you acclimatize to the new altitude by waiting at least three hours before diving. Warning when the oxygen limit fraction indicates that the maximum l...

  • Page 17: Warning

    Warning using the suunto dive planner software is not a substitute for proper dive training. Diving with mixed gases has dangers that are not familiar to divers diving with air. To dive with trimix, triox, heliox and nitrox or all of them, divers must have special- ized training for the type of divi...

  • Page 18: Note

    Note it is not possible to change to air mode after a dive in ni- trox mode, before the no-fly time has elapsed. When planning both air and nitrox dives during the same dive series, you should set the instrument in nitrox mode and modify the gas mix accordingly. Note in gauge mode the no-fly time is...

  • Page 19: 3. Suunto User Interface

    3. Suunto user interface current time display mode indicator no-decompression time total ascent time ceiling depth remaining air time safety/deep stop time surface interval time no-fly time compass display tissue saturation graph apnea timer present depth low battery warning safety stop indicator no...

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    3.1. Navigating in the menus suunto d6i has four main operating modes - time mode (time), dive mode (dive), plan mode (plan), and memory mode (mem). It also has a compass submode, which can be activated from either time or dive modes, and a apnea timer sub- mode, which can be activated from the time...

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    Settings alarm time dual time date units backlight contrast tones sub-modes air nitrox gauge free off settings nitrox personal/altitude tank press pairing tank press alarm depth alarm depth notify alarm dive time alarm surface time notify alarm sample rate deepstop air time units time dive plan mem ...

  • Page 22: Main Functions

    3.2. Button symbols and functions the table below explains the main functions of the dive computer's buttons. The buttons and their use is explained in more detail in the relevant sections of the user's guide. Table 3.1. Button symbols and functions main functions press button symbol switch between ...

  • Page 23: Main Functions

    Main functions press button symbol toggle between alternative displays change submode increase values short up activate gas switching in nitrox mode activate apnea timer in time mode long up toggle between alternative displays change submode decrease values short down enter setting mode toggle betwe...

  • Page 24: 4. Getting Started

    4. Getting started to get the most out of your suunto d6i, use some time to personalize it and really make it your computer. Set the correct time and date, as well as the alarms and tones, unit and backlight settings. Then, calibrate and test the compass function. Suunto d6i is a very user-friendly ...

  • Page 25: Note

    Note the seconds display reverts to date display after 5 minutes in order to save battery power. Note the display is illuminated by holding down the mode button for more than 2 seconds. Now that after you know how to toggle between the shortcuts, you can start to set them. The figure below shows how...

  • Page 26: 4.1.1. Setting The Alarm

    4.1.1. Setting the alarm the dive computer has a daily alarm function. The alarm can be set to be activated only 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. Adjust with up and down buttons....

  • Page 27: 4.1.4. Setting The Date

    4.1.3. Setting the dual time in the dual time setting mode, you are able to select the hour and minute of a dual time, which is useful when traveling to a different time zone. Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select button. 4.1.4. Setting the date in the date setting mode, you are able t...

  • Page 28: Note

    Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select button. 4.1.6. Setting the backlight in the backlight setting mode, you are able to turn the backlight on or off and to define how long it stays on for (5, 10, 20, 30, or 60 seconds). Note when the backlight is turned off, it does not illuminate wh...

  • Page 29: 4.1.8. Setting The Tones

    Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select button. 4.1.8. Setting the tones in the tones setting mode, you are able to activate or deactivate the tones. Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select button. Note when the tones are off, there are no audible alarms. 4.2. Stopwatch the s...

  • Page 30: 4.3. Ac Water Contacts

    Use down button to start stopwatch and take a split time. The up button stops the stopwatch. If you have taken split times, you can scroll them by short pressing the up button. Long pressing up resets the stopwatch. 4.3. Ac water contacts the water and data transfer contact is located on the side of...

  • Page 31: Note

    Contamination or dirt on the water contact may prevent this automatic activation. Therefore, it is important that the water contact is kept clean. The contact can be cleaned with fresh water and a soft brush, for example a tooth brush. Note water or moisture build-up around the water contact may cau...

  • Page 32: Note

    If accessed from time mode, time and bearing are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Accessed from dive mode, current depth, and time or maximum depth, tank pressure, as well as bearing or dive time or temperature are displayed. Note when accessed from dive mode, toggle between the altern- ative ...

  • Page 33: 4.4.2. Locking A Bearing

    4.4.2. Locking a bearing a bearing can be locked to help you follow a selected course, and directional arrows point towards the locked bearing. The last locked bearing is stored and is available the next time the compass is activated. In the dive mode the locked bearings are also stored in the log. ...

  • Page 34: Explanation

    Explanation symbol you are 180 degrees from the locked bearing you are 120 (or 240) degrees from the locked bearing 4.4.3. Compass settings you can define the compass settings (calibration, declination and timeout) in the compass mode: calibration because of changes in the surrounding magnetic field...

  • Page 35: Note

    Note the unit will automatically enter the calibration sequence when taken into use for the first time. Strong electromagnetic fields, such as power lines, stereo speakers, and magnets can affect the compass calibration. Therefore, it is advisable to calibrate the compass if your suunto d6i has been...

  • Page 36: Declination

    To calibrate the compass: hold the device level and slowly rotate 360°. Then slowly turn the device 90° to vertical position. If the calibration fails several times in a row, it is possible that you are in an area with sources of magnetism, such as large metal objects, power lines or electric applia...

  • Page 37: Time-Out

    Adjust with up and down. Accept with select. Time-out you can set the compass time-out from 1 to 20 minutes. After the set time has passed from the latest button press, the dive computer returns to the time or dive mode from the compass mode. Adjust with up and down. Accept with select. You can exit...

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    2. In the apnea timer, long press down to enter settings in which you can define the duration of the ventilation period and the incremental increase/decrease in time for each cycle (repetition). You can adjust values with the up and down buttons. 3. Short press select, and define the number of cycle...

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  • Page 40: 5. Before Diving

    5. Before diving do not attempt to use the dive computer without reading this user's guide in its entirety, including all the warnings. Make sure that you fully understand the use, displays and limitations of the instrument. If you have any questions about the manual or the dive computer, contact yo...

  • Page 41: 5.2. Emergency Ascents

    The suunto d6i allows you to choose between a traditional recommended safety stop and deep stops. Deep stops are safety stops that occur deeper than traditional stops, with the purpose of minimizing microbubble formation. In order to optimize the response to different increased risk situations, an a...

  • Page 42: 5.4. Freediving

    In the event that a required gas is not available at all, decompress for as long as you can by using the next most suitable gas that has the highest oxygen content. Notice that the oxygen content should be low enough to not violate the maximum partial pressure of oxygen (po 2 ). 5.3. Dive computer l...

  • Page 43: Warning

    Warning suunto recommends that you receive training in freediving techniques and physiology before conducting breath hold dives. No dive computer can replace the need for proper dive training. Insufficient or improper training may cause a diver to commit errors that may lead to serious injury or dea...

  • Page 44: Interpretation

    Interpretation sound pattern instructional beep start descending descending change gas descending- ascending the visual information on the dive computer display is shown during the alarm breaks in order to save battery. Table 5.3. Audible and visual alarm types alarm reason alarm type po2 value is g...

  • Page 45: Alarm Reason

    Alarm reason alarm type maximum allowed ascent rate, 10 m per min / 33 ft per min, is exceeded. Slow the ascend rate down. High priority alarm, sounded three times. The slow sym- bol blinks. No-decompression dive turns into a decompression stop dive. Depth is below the decompression floor level. You...

  • Page 46: Alarm Reason

    Alarm reason alarm type mandatory safety stop is reached. Make the mandat- ory deep stop for the duration shown by the timer. Low priority alarm followed by two short beeps, sounded once. The deepstop and timer symbols are displayed. Cylinder pressure reaches the selected alarm pressure, 10 - 200 ba...

  • Page 47: Alarm Reason

    Alarm reason alarm type indicates reaching a certain depth. In the dive free mode only. You can acknowledge the alarm. Low priority alarm, sounded once. The maximum depth value blinks. Indicates the length of the surface time before a new dive. In the dive free mode only. You can acknow- ledge the a...

  • Page 48: 5.6. Error Conditions

    5.6. Error conditions the dive computer 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 its warnings, the dive computer will enter an error mode, indicating that the risk of dci has greatly increased. If...

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    5.7.1. Installing the wireless transmitter when purchasing the suunto d6i, we strongly recommend that you have your suunto representative attach the transmitter to the first stage of your regulator. However, if you decide to attach it yourself, do the following: 1. Remove the high pressure (hp) port...

  • Page 50: Note

    When there is no stored code, the suunto d6i displays “cd:--” and receives data with lowered sensitivity from a very short distance only (0.1–0.5m / 0.5–1 ft). The flash symbol is not displayed at this phase. By taking the suunto d6i unit close to the transmitter, it will store the received code and...

  • Page 51: Warning

    Warning if there are several divers using a suunto wireless transmitter, always ensure that each diver is using a different code before starting the dive. In case there are several divers using the same code, the transmitter's code must be changed before diving. To assign a new transmitter code: 1. ...

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    2. In the next menu, a code number is displayed. Clear the code by short-pressing the up button (toggle from “ok” to “clear”), and press the select button. 3. Short-press the mode button to exit the dive settings. 4. Take the suunto d6i unit close to the transmitter (the system must be pressurized t...

  • Page 53: Note

    Note in order to save battery energy, the transmitter enters power saving mode with slower data transmission rate if the tank pressure remains unchanged for more than five (5) minutes. The transmitter continues transmitting with the saved code when any pressure change is detected (e.G., the user pre...

  • Page 54: Figure

    Figure indication display d text "no conn" is displayed when the unit receives no data packets from the transmitter. Pressure reading has not been updated for more than one minute. The latest valid pressure reading is displayed intermittently. The flash symbol is not displayed. Transmitter is out of...

  • Page 55: 5.8. Dive Mode Settings

    5.8. Dive mode settings suunto d6i has several user-definable functions, as well as depth and time-related alarms that you can set according to your personal preferences. The dive mode settings are dependent on the dive submode chosen (air, nitrox, gauge, free), so that, for example, nitrox settings...

  • Page 56: Free Mode

    Free mode gauge mode nitrox mode air mode setting x surf time notify alarm x x x x sample rate x x deep stop x x air time x x x x units the figure below shows how to enter the dive mode settings menu. Use up and down buttons to toggle between dive settings. Note some settings cannot be changed until...

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    5.8.1. Setting the nitrox values if set to the nitrox mode, the correct oxygen percentage of the gas in your cylinder (and additional gases) must always be entered into the computer to ensure correct nitrogen and oxygen calculations. In the nitrox setting mode, the equivalent maximum operating depth...

  • Page 58: Note

    To view the most pessimistic ascent schedule, that is, a schedule for the situation in which the gases are not changed at all, you can set the mix gas(es) as secondary gas, and the time it takes to finish the decompression using the current breathing gas is shown as the asc time. Note however, that ...

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    5.8.2. Setting the personal/altitude adjustments the current altitude and personal adjustment settings are displayed in the startup screen when entering the dive mode. If the mode does not match the altitude or personal conditions (refer to section 5.9.4. Diving at altitude and section 5.9.5. Per- s...

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    Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select button. 5.8.4. Setting the tank pressure alarm the tank pressure alarm can be set "on" or "off" and in the range of 10–200 bar. The alarm is the secondary cylinder pressure alarm point. The alarm is activated when the tank pressure drops below the ...

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    Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select button. 5.8.6. Setting the depth notify alarm (free mode) you can set five independent depth notify alarms to indicate a certain depth, for ex- ample, start of free falling or mouth filling in freediving. Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept wit...

  • Page 62: Note

    Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select button. Note with a range of 1–999 minutes, the alarm can be set to your planned bottom time, for example. 5.8.8. Setting the surface time notify alarm (free mode) you can set the surface time notify alarm to indicate the length of the surface time...

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    The factory default setting is 20 seconds. You can set the dive profile sample rate in free dive to 1, 2, or 5 seconds. The sample rate for gauge, nitrox and air dives is 10, 20, 30, or 60 seconds. Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select button. 5.8.10. Setting the deep stops in the air ...

  • Page 64: 5.8.12. Setting The Units

    5.8.11. Setting the air time in the air time setting mode, the remaining air time display can be set "on" or "off" depending on whether estimated remaining air time display is used or not. Air time can only be displayed when the wireless tank pressure transmitter is in use. 5.8.12. Setting the units...

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    5.9.1. Accessing dive mode the suunto d6i has four diving modes: air mode for diving with standard air only, nitrox mode for diving with oxygen enriched mixtures, gauge mode for use as a bottom timer and free mode for freediving. The chosen dive mode is displayed when the dive mode is accessed, and ...

  • Page 66: Warning

    After activation, all graphical display elements are turned on, and the backlight and the beep are activated. After this, the selected altitude and personal settings are dis- played. A few seconds later the battery power indicator is shown, as well as the maximum operating depth (mod, 66.2 m), o 2 %...

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    A tissue saturation graph is displayed between dives when dive mode is activated. On x-axis the fast tissues are on left and slow tissues on right. On y-axis, calculated percentual tissue saturation values based on rgbm are shown. Y-axis ranges from 0% to 100%. As surface time elapses, tissue satura...

  • Page 68: Note

    • the oxygen partial pressure limits are set correctly for more information on the nitrox mode, please refer to section 6.2. Diving in ni- trox mode (dive nitrox) . The dive computer is now ready for diving. 5.9.3. Battery power indication temperature or internal oxidation of the battery affect the ...

  • Page 69: 5.9.4. Diving At Altitude

    The optional wireless pressure transmitter sends out a low battery (batt) warning when its battery voltage is getting low. This is shown intermittently instead of the pressure reading. When you get this warning, the tank pressure transmitter's battery needs to be replaced. 5.9.4. Diving at altitude ...

  • Page 70: Warning

    Warning traveling to a higher elevation can temporarily cause a change in the equilibrium of dissolved nitrogen in the body. It is recom- mended that you acclimatize to the new altitude by waiting at least three (3) hours before diving. 5.9.5. Personal adjustments there are personal factors that can...

  • Page 71: Desired Tables

    This feature is used to adjust the computer to be more conservative, according to personal preference, by entering the suitable personal adjustment setting with the help of table 5.7, personal adjustment settings . In ideal conditions, retain the default setting, p0. If conditions are more difficult...

  • Page 72: 5.10. Safety Stops

    5.10. Safety stops safety stops are widely considered good diving practice for recreational diving, and are an integral part of most dive tables. The reasons for performing a safety stop in- clude: reducing sub-clinical dci, microbubble reduction, ascent control, and orientation before surfacing. Th...

  • Page 73

    5.10.2. Mandatory safety stops when the ascent rate exceeds 10 m/33 ft per minute continuously for more than five (5) seconds, the microbubble build-up is predicted to be more than is allowed for in the decompression model. The suunto rgbm calculation model responds to this by adding a mandatory saf...

  • Page 74: 5.11. Deep Stops

    When ceiling and stop are displayed with downward pointing arrow, immediately (within 3 minutes) descend to or below ceiling. If you continue to violate the mandatory safety stop, the tissue calculation model is affected and the dive computer shortens the available no-decompression time for your nex...

  • Page 75: Note

    Enabling the deep stops does not disable recommended safety stops. Mandatory safety stops, for example due to continuous ascent rate violations, are still prompted. If a deep stop is violated, it does not cause the dive computer to go into an error (er) mode. However, a penalty time is added to the ...

  • Page 76: 6. Diving

    6. Diving this section contains instructions on how to operate the dive computer and interpret its displays. The dive computer is easy to use and read. Each display shows only the data relevant to that specific diving mode. 6.1. Diving in the air mode (dive air) this section contains information on ...

  • Page 77: 6.1.1. Basic Dive Data

    6.1.1. Basic dive data during a no-decompression dive, the following information is displayed: • your present depth in meters/feet • the available no-decompression time in minutes as no dec time • the ascent rate presented as a bar graph on the right side • the diver attention symbol if surface inte...

  • Page 78: 6.1.2. Bookmark

    Down button toggles between maximum depth, current time and tank pressure. Up button toggles between dive time and water temperature. In addition, with the optional wireless transmission enabled: • the remaining air time in the left center window indicated as air time (air time must be set on) • the...

  • Page 79: 6.1.3. Tank Pressure Data

    To make a bookmark in the profile memory during a dive, press the select button. A brief confirmation will be given. A bookmark is placed in the profile memory during a dive by pressing the select button. 6.1.3. Tank pressure data when using the optional wireless pressure transmitter, the pressure o...

  • Page 80: Note

    The change in your air consumption is based on constant one second interval pressure measurements over 30–60 second periods. An increase in air consumption influences the remaining air time rapidly, while a drop in air consumption increases the air time slowly. In this way, an over optimistic air ti...

  • Page 81: Low Air Pressure Warnings

    Low air pressure warnings the dive computer will warn you with two (2) audible double beeps and a blinking pressure display when the cylinder pressure reaches 50 bar/700 psi. Two (2) double beeps are also heard when the cylinder pressure goes down to the user-selected alarm pressure, and when the re...

  • Page 82: Warning

    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 after you have exceeded the maximum recommended ascent rate. If this mandatory safety stop is not completed, the decompres- sion model will pena...

  • Page 83: 6.1.7. Decompression Dives

    6.1.7. Decompression dives when your no dec time becomes zero, your dive changes into a decompression dive. Therefore, you must perform one or more decompression stops on your way to the surface. The no dec time on your display will be replaced by an asc time, and a ceiling notation will appear. An ...

  • Page 84: Warning

    Warning your actual ascent time may be longer than displayed by the instrument! The ascent time will increase if you: • remain at depth • ascend slower than 10 m/33 ft per minute or • make your decompression stop deeper than at the ceiling these factors will also increase the amount of air required ...

  • Page 85: Note

    The depth of the ceiling and floor depends on your dive profile. The ceiling depth will be fairly shallow when you enter the decompression mode, but if you remain at depth, it will move downward and the ascent time will increase. Likewise, the floor and ceiling may change upwards while you are decom...

  • Page 86: Display Below The Floor

    Display below the floor the blinking asc time sign and an upward pointing arrow indicate that you are below the floor. You should start your ascent immediately. The ceiling depth is shown on the left side, and the minimum total ascent time on the right side of the center window. Below is an example ...

  • Page 87: Display Above The Ceiling

    Display at the ceiling zone when you reach the ceiling zone, the display will show you two arrows pointing at each other (the “hour glass” icon). Below is an example of a decompression dive at the ceiling zone. Two arrows point at each other “hour glass”. You are in the optimum ceiling zone at 3 m a...

  • Page 88

    Decompression dive, above ceiling. Note downward pointing arrow, er warning and alarm. You should immediately (within 3 minutes) descend to or below ceiling. In addition, an error warning (er) reminds you that you have only three (3) minutes to correct the situation. You must immediately descend to,...

  • Page 89: Note

    To be understated and will affect decompression calculations. If you want to adjust the computer to provide more conservative calculations, use the personal adjustment feature to affect decompression calculations, or reduce the po 2 setting to affect oxygen exposure according to the entered o 2 % an...

  • Page 90: 6.2.2. Oxygen Displays

    6.2.2. Oxygen displays when the nitrox mode is activated, the display will show the information in the figure below. In the nitrox mode, the maximum operational depth is calculated based on set o 2 % and po 2 values. Nitrox dive mode activation. Maximum operational depth based on set o 2 % (21%) and...

  • Page 91

    Down button toggles between o 2 , maximum depth current time and tank pressure. Up button toggles between po 2 , olf%, dive time and water temperature. 6.2.3. Oxygen limit fraction (olf%) if set to the nitrox mode, in addition to tracking the diver's exposure to nitrogen, the instrument tracks the e...

  • Page 92: Note

    6.2.4. Gas change and multiple breathing gas mixes one of the special features in suunto d6i is the possibility to set two additional nitrox mixes to be used during a dive. This feature can be activated by setting the mix2 and mix3 as a primary (or secondary) gas, and entering other parameters in th...

  • Page 93: Note

    Note if no button is pressed in 15 seconds, the dive computer will go back to the dive display without changing the gas mix. Upon ascent, the computer prompts you to change gas when the po 2 level you have set for the next mix allows a gas change. The prompt is a low priority alarm followed by the "...

  • Page 94: Note

    Note there is no ascent rate monitoring in the gauge mode. Note if you dive with the gauge mode, it is not possible to change between the modes before the no fly time has counted down. In gauge mode, the no-fly time is always 48 hours. 6.4. Diving in the free mode (dive free) if set to the free mode...

  • Page 95: Note

    Note the free mode does not provide decompression information. Note there is no ascent rate monitoring in the free mode. 6.4.1. Day history the day history function shows the free dive history of your latest diving day. In the surface mode you can enter the day history by pressing the select button....

  • Page 96: Note

    Note the first dive of the next day will reset the day history function and start a new one. 6.4.2. Free dive time limit the free mode has a time limit of 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, suunto d6i will automatically change from free dive to scuba bottom timer (gauge). After the dive, the no-fly time ...

  • Page 97: 7. After Diving

    7. After diving once back at the surface, suunto d6i continues to provide post-dive safety information and alarms. Calculations to enable repetitive dive planning also help to maximize diver safety. Table 7.1. Alarms indication symbol on display diver attention symbol - extend surface interval viola...

  • Page 98: 7.2. Dive Numbering

    Or, in the alternative displays, the following information will be shown: • maximum depth of last dive in meters/feet • dive time of last dive in minutes, shown as dive time • the current time, shown as time • the current temperature in °c/°f • cylinder pressure in bar/psi (if enabled) if set to nit...

  • Page 99: 7.2.1. Free Dive

    7.2.1. Free dive each dive series includes dives that have been performed during one day. The day's dive numbering and latest dive information resets to 0 at midnight, and each day there is a new series of dives that is recorded in the log book. The dive is completed once you ascend beyond 0.5 m. A ...

  • Page 100

    • a minimum surface interval of 12 hours would be required in order to be reasonably assured a diver will remain symptom free upon ascent to altitude in a commercial jetliner (altitude up to 2,400 m/8,000 ft). • divers who plan to make daily, multiple dives for several days, or make dives that requi...

  • Page 101

    By pressing the up/down buttons, you can scroll the no-decompression limits in 3 m/10 ft increments ending at 45 m/150 ft. No-decompression limits longer than 99 minutes are displayed as “—“. During a dive series (between two consecutive dives) it is also possible to enter the surface interval time ...

  • Page 102: Note

    • any calculated residual nitrogen • all dive history for the past four days the no-decompression times given for different depths will therefore be shorter than before your first “fresh” dive. You can exit the dive planning mode by pressing the mode button. Note the dive planning mode is disabled i...

  • Page 103: 7.6. Memory Mode

    7.6. Memory mode the memory options in the memory mode include dive logbook (mem logbook) and dive history (mem history). They are accessed from the dive mode and you can toggle between them by using the up/down buttons. The dive entry time and date is registered in the logbook memory. Always check ...

  • Page 104

    There are three pages of logbook dive information. Use select button to scroll between logbook pages i, ii, and iii. The data of the most recent dive is shown first. You can scroll the graphical dive profile on page iii with up button. Page i, main display • maximum depth • date of dive • type of di...

  • Page 105: Note

    Page iii • depth/time profile of the dive • water temperature • tank pressure (if enabled) note memory capacity depends on the selected sample rate. With factory default setting (20 s) and without transmitter data the capacity is approximately 140 hours. With transmitter data the capacity is minimum...

  • Page 106: Note

    Dive history display. Total number of dives, dive hours and maximum depth. The dive history memory can hold a maximum of 999 dives and 999 diving hours. When these maximum values are reached, the counters will start again from zero. Note the maximum depth can be reset to 0.0 m/0 ft using the pc inte...

  • Page 107: 7.7. Suunto Dm4

    The free dive history gathers history of the entire sequence of free dives. Unlike the day history, the free dive history is not reset. 7.7. Suunto dm4 the suunto dm4 is an optional software that greatly enhances the functionality of your suunto d6i. With the dm4 software, you can download dive data...

  • Page 108: 7.8. Movescount

    • additional dive information (for example, slow and mandatory safety stop viola- tions, diver attention symbol, bookmark, surfaced mark, decompression stop mark, and ceiling error mark) • dive computer serial number • personal information (30 characters) by using the dm4, you are able to enter setu...

  • Page 109

    3. Follow the instructions on the dm4 on how to transfer your dives to your movescount.Com account. 110

  • Page 110: Puter

    8. Care and maintenance of my suunto diving com- puter the suunto dive computer is a sophisticated precision instrument. Although it is designed to withstand the rigors of scuba diving, you must treat it with the same proper care and caution as any other precision instrument. • water contacts and pu...

  • Page 111

    • should moisture appear inside the case or battery compartment, immediately have the instrument checked by your suunto service center. • the specific scratch guard for d6i is designed to help the display from getting scratched. They can be purchased separately from your nearest retailer. The scratc...

  • Page 112: Caution!

    • maintenance the instrument should be soaked, thoroughly rinsed with fresh water, then dried with a soft towel after each dive. Make sure that all salt crystals and sand particles have been flushed out. Check the display for possible moisture or water. Do not use the dive computer if you detect any...

  • Page 113: 9. Battery Replacement

    9. Battery replacement note it is advisable to contact an authorized suunto service center for battery replacement. It is imperative that the change is made in a proper manner to avoid any leakage of water into the battery compartment or computer. Caution when the battery is changed, all nitrogen an...

  • Page 114: 9.1.2. Required Tools

    9.1.1. Transmitter battery kit the transmitter battery kit includes a 3.0 v cr ½ aa lithium cell battery and a lubricated o-ring. When handling the battery, do not make contact with both of the poles at the same time. Do not touch the metal surfaces of the battery with your bare fingers. 9.1.2. Requ...

  • Page 115: Note

    8. Gently insert the new battery into the battery compartment. Check the polarity of the battery. The "+" mark should point toward the top of the compartment and the "-" mark towards the bottom. Note it is imperative that you wait at least 30 seconds before re-installing the transmitter battery. Whe...

  • Page 116: 10. Technical Data

    10. Technical data 10.1. Technical specifications dimensions and weight: • diameter: 50.0 mm/1.97 in • thickness: 16.0 mm/0.61 in • weight: 113g/3.98 oz transmitter: • max. Diameter: 40 mm/1.57 in • length: 80 mm/3.15 in • weight: 118 g/4.16 oz • display resolution: 1 bar/1 psi depth gauge: • temper...

  • Page 117: Other Displays

    Other displays • dive time: 0 to 999 min, counting starts and stops at 1.2 m /4 ft depth • surface time: 0 to 99 h 59 min • dive counter: 0 to 99 for repetitive dives • no-decompression time: 0 to 99 min (- - after 99) • ascent time: 0 to 199 min (- - after 199) • ceiling depths: 3.0 to 100 m /10 to...

  • Page 118: Operating Conditions:

    • memory capacity: approximately 140 hours of diving with 20 second recording in- terval and without transmitter data. In dive free the memory capacity is maximum 35 hours. • depth resolution: 0.3 m/1 ft operating conditions: • normal altitude range: 0 to 3,000 m/10,000 ft above sea level • operatin...

  • Page 119: Transmitter:

    • battery storage time (shelf life): up to three years • replacement: every three years, or more often depending on dive activity • life expectancy at 20°c/68°f: • 0 dives/year –> 3 years • 100 dives/year –>2 years • 300 dives/year –>1.5 years transmitter: • one 3v lithium battery: 1/2aa o-ring 2.00...

  • Page 120: Note

    Note low temperature or an internal oxidation of the battery may activate the battery warning even though the battery has enough capacity. In this case, the warning usually disappears when the dive mode is activated again. 10.2. Suunto rgbm the suunto reduced gradient bubble model (rgbm) is a modern...

  • Page 121

    10.2.1. Suunto rgbm adaptive decompression the suunto rgbm algorithm adapts its predictions of both the effects of microbubble build-up and adverse dive profiles in the current dive series. It also changes these calculations according to the personal adjustment you select. The pattern and speed of d...

  • Page 122: Depth

    10.2.2. No-decompression limits for air the no-decompression limits displayed by the dive computer for the first dive to a single depth (see table 10.1, no-decompression time limits for various depths (m) and table 10.2, no-decompression time limits for various depths (ft) ), are slightly more conse...

  • Page 123: Depth

    No-decompression time limits (mins) for various depths (m) for the first dive of a series personal mode / altitude mode depth (m) p2/a2 p2/a1 p2/a0 p1/a2 p1/a1 p1/a0 p0/a2 p0/a1 p0/a0 3 3 2 2 5 4 3 3 9 7 5 4 3 3 3 2 5 4 4 3 9 8 6 5 4 3 3 2 6 5 4 3 10 8 6 5 36 39 42 45 table 10.2. No-decompression ti...

  • Page 124: Depth

    No-decompression time limits (mins) for various depths (ft) for the first dive of a series personal mode / altitude mode depth (ft) p2/a2 p2/a1 p2/a0 p1/a2 p1/a1 p1/a0 p0/a2 p0/a1 p0/a0 6 5 4 10 8 6 18 13 10 7 5 4 11 9 7 19 15 11 8 5 4 13 10 7 21 17 12 90 100 110 3 3 2 2 5 4 3 3 8 6 5 4 3 3 2 2 5 4 ...

  • Page 125: 10.3. Oxygen Exposure

    As a result, the allowed no-decompression-stop limits are considerably reduced. 10.3. Oxygen exposure the oxygen exposure calculations are based on currently accepted exposure time limit tables and principles. In addition to this, the dive computer uses several methods to conservatively estimate the...

  • Page 126: 11. Intellectual Property

    11. Intellectual property 11.1. Trademark suunto is a registered trademark of suunto oy. 11.2. Copyright © suunto oy 08/2012. All rights reserved. 11.3. Patent notice patents have been issued or applied for one or several features of this product. 127.

  • Page 127: 12. Disclaimers

    12. Disclaimers 12.1. Ce the ce mark is used to mark conformity with the european union emc directive 89/336/eec. 12.2. En 13319 en 13319 is a european diving depth gauge standard. Suunto dive computers are designed to comply with this standard. 12.3. En 250 / fioh the tank pressure gauge and dive i...

  • Page 128: Warranty Period

    13. Suunto limited warranty suunto warrants that during the warranty period suunto or a suunto authorized service center (hereinafter service center) will, at its sole discretion, remedy defects in materials or workmanship free of charge either by a) repairing, or b) replacing, or c) refunding, subj...

  • Page 129: Limitation Of Liability

    3. Serial number has been removed, altered or made illegible in any way, as determ- ined at the sole discretion of suunto; 4. Has been exposed to chemicals including but not limited to mosquito repellents. Suunto does not warrant that the operation of the product will be uninterrupted or error free,...

  • Page 130

    14. Disposal of the device please dispose of the device in an appropriate way, treating it as electronic waste. Do not throw it in the garbage. If you wish, you may return the device to your nearest suunto representative. 131.

  • Page 131: Glossary

    Glossary altitude dive a dive made at an elevation greater than 300 m/1000 ft above sea level. Ascent rate the speed at which the diver ascends toward the surface. Asc rate abbreviation for ascent rate. Ascent time the minimum amount of time needed to reach the surface on a decom- pression stop dive...

  • Page 132

    Decompression illness any of a variety of maladies resulting either directly or indirectly from the formation of nitrogen bubbles in tissues or body fluids, as a result of inad- equately controlled decompression. Commonly called "the bends" or "dci". Dive series a group of repetitive dives between w...

  • Page 133

    Multi level dive a single or repetitive dive that includes time spent at various depths and whose no decompression limits are therefore not determined solely by the maximum depth attained. Nitrox in sports diving, refers to any mix with a higher fraction of oxygen than standard air. Noaa united stat...

  • Page 134

    Pfo abbreviation for patent foramen ovale. It is a form of congenital heart defect that enables blood flow between the left and right atria via the in- teratrial septum. Po 2 abbreviation for oxygen partial pressure. Rgbm abbreviation for reduced gradient bubble model. Reduced gradient bubble model ...

  • Page 135: Suunto Customer Support

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