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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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    5.3. Dive computer limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 5.4. Freediving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    5.9.4. Diving at altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 5.9.5. Personal adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 5.10. Sa...

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    7.1. Surface interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 7.2. Dive numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    10.3. Oxygen exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 11. Intellectual property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 11.1. Trademar...

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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 commercial or professional diving may expose the diver to depths and condi- tions that tend to increase the risk of decompression illness (dci). Therefore, suunto strongly recommends that t...

  • Page 10: Warning

    Warning suunto strongly recommends that sport divers limit their maximum depth to 40 m/130 ft or to the depth calculated by the computer based on the selected o 2 % and a maximum po 2 of 1.4 bar! Exposure to greater depths increases the risk of oxygen toxicity and decom- pression illness. Warning di...

  • Page 11: Warning

    Warning you are advised to avoid flying any time the com- puter counts down the no-fly time. Always activ- ate 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 recommendat...

  • Page 12: 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 decompres- sion calculations. If t...

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    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 14: 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. Warning do not dive with a cylinder of enriched air if you have not personally verified its contents and entere...

  • Page 15: 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 16: 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 specialized training for the type of diving...

  • Page 17: 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 present depth low battery warning safety stop indicator no-fly icon di...

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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. To toggle between the main modes, press the mode button. To selec...

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    Settings alarm time dual time date units backlight contrast tones sub-modes air nitrox gauge free 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 units time dive plan mem settings cali...

  • Page 20: 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 21: Main Functions

    Main functions press button symbol toggle between alternative displays change submode increase values short up activate gas switching in mixed mode long up toggle between alternative displays change submode decrease values short down enter setting mode long down 22.

  • Page 22: 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 23: 4.1.1. Setting The Alarm

    Now that after you know how to toggle between the shortcuts, you can start to set them. The figure below shows how to enter the time settings menu. Use up and down buttons to toggle between alarm, time, dual time, date, units, contrast and tones. 4.1.1. Setting the alarm the dive computer has a dail...

  • Page 24: 4.1.2. Setting The Time

    Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select button. 4.1.2. Setting the time in the time setting mode, you are able to set the hour, minute, and second, as well as choose between a 12 and 24 hour display. Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select button. 4.1.3. Setting the dual time...

  • Page 25: 4.1.4. Setting The Date

    Adjust with up and do wn buttons. Accept with select button. 4.1.4. Setting the date in the date setting mode, you are able to set the year, month, and day. The day of the week is automatically calculated in accordance with the date. In metric units the date is presented as dd/mm, and in imperial un...

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    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). When the backlight is turned off, it does not illuminate when an...

  • Page 27: 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 28: 4.3. Ac Water Contacts

    Use down button to start stopwatch and take a split time. The up button stops the stopwatch and long pressing it resets it. 4.3. Ac water contacts the water and data transfer contact is located on the side of the case. When sub- merged, the water contact poles are connected by the conductivity of th...

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 alternative di...

  • Page 31: 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 32: 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 33: Note

    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 exposed to these fields. Note when traveling overseas, it is recommended that you recalibrate the compa...

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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...

  • Page 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: Warning

    Warning suunto also 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 o...

  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 46: Note

    When there is no stored code, the suunto d6i displays “cd:--” and receives data with lowered sensitivity from a very short distance only. By taking the suunto d6i unit close to the transmitter, it will store the received code and start receiving with full sensitivity and display data received with t...

  • Page 47: Warning

    Warning if there are several divers using suunto d6i with wireless trans- mission, 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...

  • Page 48: Note

    4. Take the suunto d6i unit close to the transmitter (the system must be pressurized to above 15bar/300 psi). The dive computer displays the received new code number and then start displaying the transmitted cylinder pressure. The wireless transmitter indicator (flash symbol) is displayed every time...

  • Page 49: Figure

    Figure indication display d pressure reading has not been updated for more than one minute. The latest valid pressure reading is displayed intermittently. Transmitter is out of range, in power saving mode or on another channel. Activate the transmitter by breathing off the regulator, and assign a ne...

  • Page 50: Free Mode

    Table 5.5. Dive mode settings free mode gauge mode nitrox mode air mode setting x nitrox x x personal/alti- tude x x x tank pressure pairing x x x tank pressure alarm x x x x depth alarm x depth notify alarm x x x x dive time alarm x surf time notify alarm x x x x sample rate x x deep stop x x x x u...

  • Page 51: Note

    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 five (5) minutes has elapsed after the dive. 5.8.1. Setting the nitrox values if set to the nitrox mode, the correct oxygen percentage ...

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    In the nitrox setting mode, the equivalent maximum operating depth (mod), based on the chosen setting, is displayed. After entering values for mix1, you can similarly set an additional mix, mix2. You can set mix2 to "primary", "secondary" or "off". Set the gas as "primary" if you use the mix2 for de...

  • Page 53: Note

    Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select button. Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select button. Note while setting the gases, note that the calculated maximum oper- ating depth is displayed in the upper field. You cannot change to this gas before you have ascended above this ...

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    5.8.3. Setting the tank pressure pairing in the tank pressure pairing setting mode, the wireless transmission can be set “on” or “off” depending on whether the wireless pressure transmitter is used or not. When the wireless transmission is set “off”, no cylinder pressure-related data is shown, nor d...

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    Tank pressure has dropped below 50 bar and the remaining air time is 4 minutes. The display blinks and there is an audible alarm. 5.8.5. Setting the depth alarm the depth alarm setting is factory-set to 30 m/100 ft, but you can adjust it according to your personal preference, or switch it off altoge...

  • Page 56: Note

    Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select button. 5.8.7. Setting the dive-time alarm the dive time alarm setting can be activated and used for several purposes to add to your diving safety. Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select button. Note with a range of 1–999 minutes, the ...

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    Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select button. 5.8.9. Setting the sample rate the sample rate setting controls how often the depth, tank pressure (if enabled), and water temperature is stored in the memory. The factory default setting is 20 seconds. You can set the dive profile sample r...

  • Page 58: 5.8.11. Setting The Units

    Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select button. 5.8.11. Setting the units in the unit settings you are able to choose between metric (meters/celsius/bar) and imperial (feet/fahrenheit/psi) units. Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select button. 5.9. Activation and pre-checks t...

  • Page 59: And So On.

    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 freediving. The chosen dive mode is displayed when the dive mode is accessed, and you ...

  • Page 60: 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 62: 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 b...

  • Page 63: 5.9.4. Diving At Altitude

    5.9.4. Diving at altitude the dive computer can be adjusted both for diving at altitude and also to increase the conservatism of the mathematical nitrogen model. When programming the instrument for the correct altitude, you need to select the correct altitude adjustment settings according to table 5...

  • Page 64: 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 65: 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 66: 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...

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    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 68: 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 69: 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 70: 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 71: 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 72: 6.1.2. Bookmark

    Down button toggles between maximum depth, current time and tank pressure. Up button toggles between dive time and water temperature. 6.1.2. Bookmark it is possible to record bookmarks in the profile memory during a dive. These bookmarks are displayed when scrolling the profile memory on the display...

  • Page 73: 6.1.3. Tank Pressure Data

    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 of your scuba cylinder in bars (or psi) is shown digitally in the lower left corner of the alternative dis- play. When...

  • Page 74: 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 75: Warning

    Three (3) double beeps are also heard when the cylinder pressure goes down to the user-selected alarm pressure, and when the remaining time reaches zero. 6.1.4. Ascent rate indicator the ascent rate is displayed graphically along the right hand side with a vertical bar. When the maximum allowed asce...

  • Page 76: 6.1.5. Safety Stops

    6.1.5. Safety stops a three (3) minute recommended safety stop is prompted after every dive to over 10 m. 6.1.6. Stopwatch (timer) you can also use a stopwatch during diving for various timing purposes. To activate the stopwatch in the dive mode, long-press the mode button, then start and stop it by...

  • Page 77: Warning

    Rather than requiring you to make stops at fixed depths, the dive computer lets you decompress within a range of depths (continuous decompression). The ascent time (asc time) is the minimum amount of time needed to reach the surface in a decompression dive. It includes: • the time needed at the deep...

  • Page 78

    • the ceiling is the shallowest depth to which you should ascend when in decom- pression. At this depth, or below, you must perform all stops. • the ceiling zone is the optimum decompression stop zone. It is the zone between the minimum ceiling and 1.2 m/4 ft below the minimum ceiling. • the floor i...

  • Page 79: Note

    When conditions are rough, it may be difficult to maintain a constant depth near the surface. In such cases, it is more manageable to maintain an additional distance below the ceiling, to ensure that the waves do not lift you above the ceiling. Suunto recom- mends that decompression takes place deep...

  • Page 80: Display Above The Floor

    Display above the floor when you ascend above the floor, the asc time sign stops blinking and the upward pointing arrow disappears. Below is an example of a decompression dive above the floor. Upward pointing arrow has disappeared and asc time label has stopped blinking, meaning you are in the decom...

  • Page 81: Display Above The Ceiling

    During the decompression stop, asc time will count down towards zero. When the ceiling moves upwards, you can ascend to the new ceiling. You may surface only after the asc time and ceiling labels have disappeared, which means that the decom- pression stop and any mandatory safety stop have been comp...

  • Page 82: Default Settings

    6.2.1. Before diving in the nitrox mode if set to the nitrox mode, the correct oxygen percentage of the gas in your cylinder must always be entered into the computer to ensure correct nitrogen and oxygen calculations. The dive computer adjusts its mathematical nitrogen and oxygen calcu- lation model...

  • Page 83: 6.2.2. Oxygen Displays

    In the nitrox mode, the default setting for mix1 is standard air (21% o 2 ). It remains in this setting until the o 2 % is adjusted to any other percentage of oxygen (22%–99%). The default setting for maximum oxygen partial pressure is 1.4 bar, however you are able to set it in the range of 0.5–1.6 ...

  • Page 84

    • current time • water temperature • dive time 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 ex...

  • Page 85

    The oxygen limit fraction (olf%) displays only the value of the higher of the two calculations. The oxygen toxicity calculations are based on the factors listed in sec- tion 10.3. Oxygen exposure . 6.2.4. Gas change and multiple breathing gas mixes one of the special features in suunto d6i is the po...

  • Page 86: Note

    Note mix number, o 2 % and po 2 for the mixes are shown when scrolling. If the set po 2 limit is exceeded , it will be shown with the po 2 value blinking. The dive computer does not allow you to change to a gas whose set po 2 is exceeded. In such a case, the mix is shown but cannot be selected. Note...

  • Page 87: Note

    By pressing the select button during a dive, a book- mark is written in the profile memory, the dive timer is reset, and the previously-timed interval is displayed below. Note the gauge mode does not provide decompression information. Note there is no ascent rate monitoring in the gauge mode. Note i...

  • Page 88: Note

    The day history function shows the average depth of all dives, the deepest depth of the day as well as the time, the longest dive, and the cumulative dive time in hours and minutes, as well as the number of dives made during the day. Note the first dive of the next day will reset the day history fun...

  • Page 89: 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 90: 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 91: 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 92

    • 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 93

    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 94: 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 95: 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 96: Note

    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 note depending on the sampl...

  • Page 97: Note

    • average depth • consumed pressure (if enabled) • warnings page iii • depth/time profile of the dive • water temperature • tank pressure (if enabled) note the memory will retain approximately the last 36 hours of dive time. After that, when new dives are added, the oldest dives are deleted. The con...

  • Page 98: 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 99: Note

    The free dive history gathers history of the entire sequence of free dives. Unlike the day history, the free dive history is not reset. Note you can reset all free dive data within the free dive history with the pc-interface unit and the downloadable suunto dm4 software. 7.7. Suunto dm4 with movesco...

  • Page 100: 7.8. Movescount

    • dive number • dive start time (year, month, day, and time) • dive computer settings • oxygen percentage settings and maximum olf (in the mixed mode) • tissue calculation data • real-time water temperature • tank pressure data (if enabled) • additional dive information (for example, slow and mandat...

  • Page 101

    1. Go to www.Movescount.Com. 2. Register and create your free movescount account. 3. Download and install the suunto dm4 with movescount software from the movescount.Com website if you do not already have the dm4 installed on your laptop 102.

  • Page 102

    To transfer data: 1. Connect your dive computer to your laptop. 2. Download your dives to the dm4 on your laptop. 3. Follow the instructions on the dm4 on how to transfer your dives to your movescount.Com account. 103.

  • Page 103: 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 104

    • should moisture appear inside the case or battery compartment, immediately have the instrument checked by your suunto dealer or distributor. • the specific scratch guard for d4i, d6i, and d9tx is designed to help the display from getting scratched. One scratch guard is included in the product pack...

  • Page 105: 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 106: 9. Battery Replacement

    9. Battery replacement note it is advisable to contact an authorized suunto representative 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 107: 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 108: 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. Wh...

  • Page 109

    Wireless transmitter parts. The code stands for spare part order number. 110

  • Page 110: 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 111: 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 112: Operating Conditions:

    Operating conditions: • normal altitude range: 0 to 3,000 m/10,000 ft above sea level • operating temperature: 0°c to 40°c/32°f to 104°f • storage temperature: -20°c to +50°c/ -4°f to +122°f it is recommended that the instrument be stored in a dry place at room temperature. Note do not leave the div...

  • Page 113: Note

    • 100 dives/year –>2 years • 300 dives/year –>1.5 years the following conditions have an effect on the expected battery lifetime: • the length of the dives • the conditions in which the unit is operated and stored (for example, temperat- ure/cold conditions). Below 10°c/50°f the expected battery lif...

  • Page 114

    It is a significant advance on the classical haldane models, which do not predict free gas (microbubbles). The advantage of suunto rgbm is additional safety through its ability to adapt to a wide variety of situations. Suunto rgbm addresses a number of diving circumstances outside the range of disso...

  • Page 115: Depth

    • advising an extended surface interval (diver attention symbol) diver attention symbol – advice to extend surface interval some patterns of diving cumulatively add a higher risk of dci; for example, dives with short surface intervals, repetitive dives deeper than earlier ones, multiple ascents, and...

  • Page 116: 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 20 13 9 29 21 16 43 31 25 22 15 10 32 24 17 47 34 27 24 17 11 34 26 19 51 37 29 18 21 24 7 5 4 11 9 6 19 14 11 7 5 4...

  • Page 117: Depth

    Table 10.2. No-decompression time limits for various depths (ft) 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 73 44 28 117 61 41 156 90 57 82 48 30 130 67 45 1...

  • Page 118: 10.2.3. Altitude Diving

    10.2.3. Altitude diving the atmospheric pressure is lower at high altitudes than at sea level. After traveling to a higher altitude, you will have additional nitrogen in your body, compared to the equilibrium situation at the original altitude. This "additional" nitrogen is released gradually over t...

  • Page 119

    • the selected o 2 % on the alternative display • olf% alternative display for either cns% or otu% (whichever is larger) • audible alarms are given and the olf value starts to blink when the 80% and 100% limits are exceeded. • audible alarms are given and the actual po 2 value blinks when it exceeds...

  • Page 120: 11. Intellectual Property

    11. Intellectual property 11.1. Trademark suunto is a registered trademark of suunto oy. 11.2. Copyright © suunto oy 08/2011. All rights reserved. 11.3. Patent notice patents have been issued or applied for one or several features of this product. 121.

  • Page 121: 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 122: 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 123: 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 124

    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. 125.

  • Page 125: 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 126

    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 127

    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 128

    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 129: Suunto Help Desk

    Suunto help desk global +358 2 284 1160 usa (toll free) 1-800-543-9124 canada (toll free) 1-800-267-7506 www.Suunto.Com copyright © suunto oy 04/2011, 08/2011 suunto is a registered trademark of suunto oy. All rights reserved..