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Suunto D9 User Manual

Manual is about: Suunto Watch User's Guide D9

Summary of D9

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    Suunto oy 11/2005.

  • Page 2: Customer Service Contacts

    Customer service contacts suunto oy phone +358 9 875870 fax +358 9 87587301 suunto usa phone 1 (800) 543-9124 canada phone 1 (800) 776-7770 europe phone +358 2 284 11 60 suunto website www.Suunto.Com.

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    1. Welcome to the world of suunto diving instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2. Warnings, cautions, and notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3. Suunto d9 at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    5.4. Nitrox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 5.5. Freediving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    5.10.5. Personal adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 5.11. Safety stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 5....

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    7.1.4. Flying after diving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 7.1.5. Memory mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 7.1.6. Suu...

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    11.1. User’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 11.2. Ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 8: Instruments

    1. Welcome to the world of suunto diving instruments suunto d9 was designed to help you get the most out of your diving. By reading this manual and becoming familiar with the functions of your dive computer, you can begin a new era in your diving - one in which all dive-critical data can be seen on ...

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    Suunto d9 is the world’s first dive computer to integrate a digital compass, wireless tank data reception, and gas switching. It simplifies your diving experience because all the information you need relating to depth, time, tank pressure, decompression status, and direction is now available on one ...

  • Page 10: Warning

    2. Warnings, cautions, and notes throughout this manual, 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 could result in serious injury or death caution is used...

  • Page 11: 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 conditions that tend to increase the risk of decompression illness (dci). Therefore, suunto strongly recommends that the...

  • Page 12: 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! Warning dives that require decompression stops are not recommended. You should ascend and begin decompre...

  • Page 13: 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 recommendation...

  • Page 14: Warning

    Warning do not dive with a cylinder of enriched air if you have not personally verified its contents and entered the analyzed value into your dive computer! Failure to verify cylinder contents and enter the appropriate o 2 % into your dive computer will result in incorrect dive planning information....

  • Page 15: Warning

    Warning select the correct personal adjustment setting! 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 resul...

  • Page 16: Note

    3. Suunto d9 at a glance note if no button is pressed for 5 minutes, the dive computer beeps and returns to the time mode automatically. 16.

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    3.1. Navigating in the menus suunto d9 has three main operating modes - time mode (time), dive mode (dive), and memory mode (mem) – as well as the compass submode, which can be activated from either time or dive modes. To toggle between the main modes, press the mode button. To select a submode in d...

  • Page 18: 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 will be explained in more detail in the relevant sections of the manual. Table 3.1. Button symbols and functions main functions press button symbol switch between m...

  • Page 19: Main Functions

    Main functions press button symbol toggle between alternative displays change submode increase values short up enable gas switching in nitrox mode long up toggle between alternative displays change submode decrease values short down enter setting mode toggle between ceiling and remaining air time di...

  • Page 20: 4.1. Time Mode Settings

    4. Getting started with your suunto d9 to get the most out of your suunto d9, take 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 . If you are goin...

  • Page 21: 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 you know how to toggle between the shortcuts, you can start to set them. The following figure shows how t...

  • Page 22: 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 12 and 24 hour display. Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select button. 4.1.3. Setting the dual time i...

  • Page 23: 4.1.4. Setting The Date

    Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select button. 4.1.4. Setting the date use the date setting mode to set the year, month, and day. The day of the week is automatically calculated in accordance with the date. Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select button. 4.1.5. Setting the u...

  • Page 24: 4.1.7. Setting The Tones

    Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select button. 4.1.6. Setting the backlight use the backlight setting mode 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 alarm sounds...

  • Page 25: 4.2. Stopwatch

    Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select button. 4.2. Stopwatch the suunto d9’s stopwatch measures elapsed and split times. A separate stopwatch (dive timer) can also be used when in gauge mode. See section 6.3. Diving in gauge mode (divegauge) . Use down button to start stopwatch and tak...

  • Page 26: 4.3. Ac Water Contacts

    4.3. Ac water contacts the water and data transfer contact is located on the right side of the case. When submerged, the water contact is connected to the casing (which is the other pole of the water contact) by the conductivity of the water and the “ac” symbol appears on the display. The ac text is...

  • Page 27: Note

    Note water or moisture build-up around the water contact may cause the contact to activate automatically. This can happen, for example, when washing your hands or sweating. If the water contact activates in the time mode, the ac symbol will appear on the display, and will be shown until the water co...

  • Page 28: Note

    If accessed from time mode, time and bearing are displayed at the bottom of the screen. If accessed from dive mode, current depth and time or maximum depth, as well as bearing or dive time or temperature are displayed. Note when accessed from dive mode, toggle between the alternative displays by pre...

  • Page 29: 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. Locked bearings are stored in the memory for later analysis and are available the next time the compass is activated. To lock a bearing, press select. The s...

  • Page 30: Explanation

    Explanation symbol you are 120 (or 240) degrees from the locked bearing 4.4.3. Compass settings you can define the compass settings (declination and calibration) when in compass mode: declination you can compensate for the difference between true north and magnetic north by adjusting the compass dec...

  • Page 31: Calibration

    Calibration because of changes in the surrounding magnetic field, the suunto d9 electronic compass occasionally needs to be re-calibrated. During the calibration process, the compass adjusts itself to the surrounding magnetic field. As a basic rule, you should calibrate the compass whenever it doesn...

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    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, powerlines or electric appliances. Move to another location and try to calibrate the compass again. If the calibration continues to fail, contact an authori...

  • Page 33: 5. Before Diving

    5. Before diving do not attempt to use the dive computer without reading this user's manual 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 suunto d9, please conta...

  • Page 34: 5.2. Emergency Ascents

    5.1. The suunto rgbm/deep stop algorithm suunto’s reduced gradient bubble model (rgbm), utilized in the suunto d9 , predicts both dissolved and free gas in the blood and tissues of divers. It is a significant advance on the classic haldane models, which do not predict free gas. The advantage of suun...

  • Page 35: 5.4. Nitrox

    5.3. Dive computer limitations while the dive computer's calculations are based on current decompression research and technology, it is important to realize that the computer cannot monitor the actual physiological functions of an individual diver. All decompression schedules currently known to the ...

  • Page 36: Warning

    Anyone who engages in any form of breathhold diving is in danger of shallow-water blackout (swb), that is, the sudden loss of consciousness caused by oxygen starvation. Any breathhold diving results in some nitrogen build-up in the blood and other fast tissues. Due to the short time spent at depth, ...

  • Page 37: Alarm Reason

    Table 5.1. Audible and visual alarm types alarm reason alarm type dive computer is activated. Short single beep dive computer automatically returns to the time mode. Cylinder pressure reaches 50 bar/725 psi. The cylinder pressure display will start to blink. Three beeps with a three second interval ...

  • Page 38: Alarm Reason

    You are able to preset alarms before the dive. The programmable alarms can be set for maximum depth, dive time and time. See also section 5.9. Dive mode settings and section 4.1. Time mode settings . Table 5.2. Preset alarm types alarm reason alarm type preset maximum depth is reached. Continuous be...

  • Page 39: Alarm Reason

    Table 5.3. Oxygen alarms in nitrox mode alarm reason alarm type set oxygen partial pressure limit is exceeded. The alternative display is replaced with a current blinking po 2 value. You should immediately ascend above the po 2 depth limit. Continuous beeps for 3 minutes and activated backlight olf ...

  • Page 40: 5.7. Error Conditions

    5.7. 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...

  • Page 41: 5.8. Wireless Transmission

    5.8. Wireless transmission the d9 can be used together with an optional wireless cylinder pressure transmitter that easily attaches to the high-pressure port of the regulator. By using the transmitter, you can benefit from receiving cylinder pressure and remaining air time data direct to your wrist....

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    5.8.2. Pairing and code selection in order to receive wireless data, the transmitter and the suunto d9 need to be paired. During the pairing procedure, the transmitter and dive computer select a common transmission code. The transmitter is activated when the pressure exceeds 15bar/218 psi and it the...

  • Page 43: Warning

    4. Take the suunto d9 wrist unit close to the transmitter. The unit will then quickly display the selected code number and then start displaying the transmitted cylinder pressure. A lightning symbol is displayed every time the suunto d9 receives a valid signal. Warning if there are several divers us...

  • Page 44: 5.8.3. Transmitting Data

    5.8.3. Transmitting data after the pairing procedure, the suunto d9 will receive cylinder pressure data from the transmitter. The pressure is displayed in either bars or psi, depending on the unit selected. Any time the suunto d9 receives an appropriate signal it flashes the lightning figure in the ...

  • Page 45: Figure

    Figure indication display d indicates pressure transmitter battery voltage is low. Change the transmitter battery! Lob e pairing has not been conducted before start of dive. No cylinder data available. Off a b c d e 5.9. Dive mode settings suunto d9 has several user-definable functions, as well as d...

  • Page 46: Gauge Mode

    Table 5.5. Dive mode settings gauge mode nitrox mode air mode setting x x x depth alarm x x x dive-time alarm x nitrox x x personal/altitude x x x sample rate x x safety/deep stop x x rgbm x x x tank pressure x x x units x x x hp code the following figure shows how to enter the dive mode settings me...

  • Page 47: Note

    Use up and down buttons to toggle between dive settings. Note the settings cannot be activated until 5 minutes has elapsed after the dive. 5.9.1. Setting the depth alarm you can set a depth alarm in the dive computer. Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select button. 47.

  • Page 48: Note

    The depth alarm is factory-set to 40 m/131 ft, but you can adjust it according to your personal preference, or switch it off altogether. The depth range can be set from 3m to 100 m/9 ft to 328 ft. 5.9.2. Setting the dive-time alarm the suunto d9 has a dive-time alarm setting which, when activated, c...

  • Page 49: Note

    In order to minimize the risk of error during a dive, it is highly recommended that the mixes are set in the proper order. This means that as the mix number rises, so does oxygen content, and this is the order they are usually used during the dive. Before a dive, only set to “on” the mixes you actua...

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    5.9.4. 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 (see section 5.10.4. Diving at altitude and section 5.10.5. Personal ...

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    5.9.6. Setting the safety stops/deep stops the deep stop setting allows you to choose between traditional safety stops or deep stops. If deep stops are set to off, the traditional safety stop calculation is used. If set to on, iterative deep stops will be prompted instead. The length of the individu...

  • Page 52: 5.9.8. Tank Pressure

    5.9.8. Tank pressure the wireless transmission can be set “on” or “off” depending whether the optional wireless pressure transmitter is used or not. No cylinder pressure-related data is shown, nor data reception made, when this selection is “off”. Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select ...

  • Page 53: 5.9.10. Hp Code

    5.9.10. Hp code the hp code setting allows you to verify the selected code and to erase the stored code. It also enables re-pairing if necessary. Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select button. 5.10. Activation and pre-checks this section describes how to activate the dive mode and expla...

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    5.10.2. Dive mode activation the dive computer activates automatically when submerged deeper than 0.5 m/1.5 ft. However, it is necessary to activate the dive mode before diving to check the cylinder pressure, altitude and personal adjustment settings, battery condition, oxygen settings etc. After ac...

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    • the instrument operates in the correct mode and provides a complete display (air/nitrox/gauge mode) • the battery level is ok • the altitude, personal adjustment, safety/deep stops, and rgbm settings are correct • the instrument displays correct units of measurement (metric/imperial) • the instrum...

  • Page 56: Note

    5.10.3. Battery power indication temperature or internal oxidation of the battery affect the battery voltage. If the instrument is stored for a long period, or used in cold temperatures, the low battery warning may be displayed even though the battery has enough capacity. In these cases, re-enter di...

  • Page 57: Altitude Range

    5.10.4. 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 ...

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    5.10.5. Personal adjustments there are personal factors that can affect your susceptibility to dci, which you can predict in advance, and input into the decompression model. Such factors vary between divers and also for the same diver from one day to another. The three-step personal adjustment setti...

  • Page 59: Desired Tables

    Table 5.7. Personal adjustment settings desired tables condition personal adjustment value default ideal conditions p0 progressively more conservative some risk factors or conditions exist p1 several risk factors or conditions exist p2 the suunto d9 also allows experienced divers who are willing to ...

  • Page 60: Effect

    Effect desired tables rgbm setting smaller rgbm effects, higher risk! Attenuated rgbm model 50% 5.11. 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 include: reducing...

  • Page 61: Note

    When stop is displayed, make a recommended safety stop for 3 minutes. Note the recommended safety stop, as the name implies, is recommended. If it is ignored, there is no penalty applied to the following surface intervals and dives. 5.11.2. Mandatory safety stops when the ascent rate exceeds 10 m/33...

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    When ceiling and stop are displayed, make a one minute mandatory safety stop in the depth zone between 6 m and 3 m. You must not ascend shallower than 3 m/10 ft with the mandatory safety stop warning on. If you ascend above the mandatory safety stop ceiling, a downward pointing arrow will appear and...

  • Page 63: 5.12. Deep Stops

    5.12. Deep stops the suunto d9 allows you to choose a deep stop algorithm instead of the traditional recommended safety stop. Deep stops are safety stops that occur deeper than traditional stops, with the purpose of minimizing microbubble formation and excitation. The suunto rgbm model calculates de...

  • Page 64: 6. Diving

    6. Diving this section contains instructions on how to operate the dive computer and interpret its displays. You’ll find that this dive computer is easy to use and read. Each display shows only the data relevant to that specific diving mode. 6.1. Diving in air mode (diveair) in this section, we look...

  • Page 65

    • 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 interval should be prolonged (see table 7.1, alarms ) dive display - present depth is 15 m, no-deco...

  • Page 66: 6.1.2. Bookmark

    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 • the cylinder pressure in bar (or psi) displayed in the lower left corner • the cylinder pressure graphic...

  • Page 67: 6.1.3. Tank Pressure Data

    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 display. Whenever you start a dive, the remaining air time calculation begins. After 30 - 60 seconds (s...

  • Page 68: Note

    Note filling your bc affects the air time calculation due to the temporary increase in air consumption. Note a change of temperature will affect the cylinder pressure and consequently the air time calculation. Low air pressure warnings the dive computer will warn you with three audible double beeps ...

  • Page 69: Warning

    Normal ascent rate. Activated backlight, alarm and a blinking ascent rate bar graph indicate you are ascending faster than 10 m/min. You are advised to make a mandatory safety stop when you reach a depth of 6 m. Warning do not exceed the maximum ascent rate! Rapid ascents increase the risk of injury...

  • Page 70: 6.1.6. Decompression Dives

    You are advised to make a deepstop at 12 m. The second indicator shows that you have 58 seconds left of your deepstop. 6.1.6. Decompression dives when your no dec time becomes zero, your dive becomes a decompression dive so you must perform one or more decompression stops on your way to the surface....

  • Page 71: Warning

    • the time needed to reach the surface after the ceiling and safety stops have been completed 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 • make your decompression s...

  • Page 72: Note

    The depth of the ceiling and floor will depend 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 d...

  • Page 73: Display Below The Floor

    Display below the floor the blinking asc time 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 of a...

  • Page 74: 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. ...

  • Page 75

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

  • Page 76: Default Nitrox Settings

    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 77: 6.2.2. Oxygen Displays

    6.2.2. Oxygen displays when nitrox mode is activated, the display will show the information in the figure below. In 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 po 2 (1...

  • Page 78

    Down button toggles between o 2 , maximum depth and current time. Up button toggles between po 2 , olf, dive time and water temperature. 6.2.3. Oxygen limit fraction (olf) if set to nitrox mode, in addition to tracking the diver's exposure to nitrogen, the instrument tracks the exposure to oxygen. T...

  • Page 79: Note

    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 section 9.3 “oxygen exposure”. 6.2.4. Gas change and multiple breathing gas mixes the suunto d9 allows gas changes to enabled gas mixes d...

  • Page 80: Note

    6.3. Diving in gauge mode (divegauge) if set to gauge mode, the dive computer can be used as a bottom timer or as a freediving instrument. In the gauge mode, the total dive time is always displayed in minutes in the lower right corner. In addition, a dive timer in the center window displays time in ...

  • Page 81: 7. After Diving

    7. After diving 7.1. At the surface once back at the surface, suunto d9 continues to provide post-dive safety information and alarms. Calculations to enable repetitive dive planning also help to maximize diver safety. 7.1.1. Surface interval an ascent to any depth shallower than 1.2 m/4 ft will caus...

  • Page 82: 7.1.2. Dive Numbering

    • the oxygen partial pressure labeled po 2 • the current oxygen toxicity exposure labeled olf 7.1.2. Dive numbering several repetitive dives are considered to belong to the same repetitive dive series when the dive computer has not counted the no-fly time to zero. Within each series, the dives are g...

  • Page 83

    7.1.3. Repetitive dive planning the suunto d9 includes a dive planner that allows you to review the no-decompression limits on a subsequent dive, taking the residual nitrogen loading of previous dives into consideration. The dive planning mode is explained in section dive planning mode (memplan) in ...

  • Page 84: 7.1.5. Memory Mode

    • if a diver has less than 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 recommends that...

  • Page 85

    When entering the memplan mode, the display first briefly shows the remaining desaturation time before going into plan mode. 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 99min are displa...

  • Page 86: Note

    Note the planning mode is disabled in gauge mode and in error mode (see section 5.7. Error conditions). The planning mode calculates no-decompression times for mix1 only. If additional mixes are enabled in the nitrox mode, they do not affect the calculations in memplan mode. Higher altitude and cons...

  • Page 87

    The end of logs text is displayed between the oldest and most recent dive. The following information will be shown on three pages: 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. Pag...

  • Page 88: Note

    • warnings • used tank pressure (if enabled) page iii • depth/time profile of the dive • real-time water temperature • real-time tank pressure (if enabled) 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 89: Note

    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- interface unit and the downloadable suunto dive manager software. 7.1.6. Suunt...

  • Page 90: 7.1.7. Suuntosports.Com

    • real-time water temperature • additional dive information (e.G. Slow and mandatory safety stop violations, diver attention symbol, bookmark, surfaced mark, decompression stop mark, ceiling error mark, gas change) • dive computer serial number • personal information (30 characters) • real-time tank...

  • Page 91

    The communities section is meeting a place for smaller groups of suuntosports.Com members. Here you can create and manage your own communities and search for others. All communities have a home page that lists the latest group activities. Community members can also use group-specific bulletin boards...

  • Page 92: 8. Care And Maintenance

    8. Care and maintenance 8.1. Water contacts and buttons contamination or dirt on the water contacts/connector or buttons may prevent the automatic activation of the dive mode and cause problems during data transfer. Therefore, it is important that the water contacts and push buttons are kept clean. ...

  • Page 93: 8.3. Maintenance

    • check the strap and the buckle for flaws. If needed, have them replaced by your suunto representative • wash and rinse the unit in fresh water after every use • protect the unit from shock, extreme heat, direct sunlight, and chemical corrosion. The dive computer cannot withstand the impact of heav...

  • Page 94: Caution

    Important: your suunto d9 should be soaked, then thoroughly rinsed with fresh water and 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, and do not use the suunto d9 if you detect any...

  • Page 95: 8.5. Battery Replacement

    8.5. Battery replacement 8.5.1. Computer 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 defect...

  • Page 96: Note

    8.5.2. Wireless transmitter battery replacement note it is advisable to contact an authorized suunto representative for transmitter battery replacement. It is imperative that the change is made in a proper manner to avoid any leakage of water into the transmitter. Caution defects caused by improper ...

  • Page 97: Note

    5. Carefully remove the battery. Do not touch the electrical contacts or the circuit board. Check for any traces of leakage, or for any other damage. If there is a leak or any other damage, take the transmitter to an authorized suunto representative or distributor for checking and repair. 6. Check t...

  • Page 98

    Wireless transmitter parts. The code stands for spare part order number. 98.

  • Page 99: 9. Technical Data

    9. Technical data 9.1. Technical specifications dimensions and weight: dive computer • diameter: 50.0 mm/1.97 in • thickness: 17.6 mm/0.67 in • weight: 110 g/3.88 oz transmitter: • max. Diameter: 40 mm/1.57 in • length: 80 mm/3.15 in • weight: 118 g/4.16 oz • rated working pressure: 300 bar/4000 psi...

  • Page 100: Temperature Display:

    Temperature display: • resolution: 1°c/1.5°f • display range: -20 to +50°c/-9 to +122°f • accuracy: ± 2°c/± 3.6°f within 20 minutes of temperature change calendar clock: • accuracy: ± 25 s/month (at 20°c/68°f) • 12/24 h display other displays: • dive time: 0 to 999 min, counting starts and stops at ...

  • Page 101: Operating Conditions:

    • depth accuracy: 0.3 m/1 ft 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 temperatu...

  • Page 102: Transmitter:

    • 100 dives/year – 2 years • 300 dives/year – 1.5 years transmitter: • one 3v lithium battery: 1/2aa (k5546) and o-ring 2.00 mm x 2.00 mm (k5538) • battery storage time (shelf life): up to three years • replacement: every two years, or more often depending on dive activity • life expectancy at 20°c/...

  • Page 103: 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. 9.2. Rgbm the suunto reduced gradient bubble model (rgbm) is a modern algorit...

  • Page 104

    9.2.1. 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 de...

  • Page 105: Dive Of A Series

    9.2.2. No-decompression limits the no-decompression limits displayed by the dive computer for the first dive to a single depth (see table 9.1, no-decompression time limits for various depths (m) and table 9.2, no-decompression time limits for various depths (ft) .), are slightly more conservative th...

  • Page 106: Dive Of A Series

    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 5 4 4 3 6 5 4 4 8 6 5 5 6 5 4 4 8 6 5 5 9 7 6 5 8 6 5 5 9 7 6 5 11 9 7 6 36 39 42 45 table 9.2. No-decompression tim...

  • Page 107: Dive Of A Series

    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 9 7 6 11 9 7 15 11 9 11 9 7 15 11 9 18 14 11 15 11 9 18 14 11 22 17 13 90 100 110 5 4 4 3 6 5 4 4 8 6 5 4 6 5 4 4 ...

  • Page 108: 9.3. Oxygen Exposure

    As a result, the allowed no-decompression-stop limits are considerably reduced. 9.3. 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 109: 10. Intellectual Property

    10. Intellectual property 10.1. Copyright this user's manual is copyrighted and all rights are reserved. It may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, or translated to any media without prior written consent from suunto. 10.2. Trademark suunto, d9, consumed bottom time (cbt), ...

  • Page 110: 11. Disclaimers

    11. Disclaimers 11.1. User’s responsibility this instrument is intended for recreational use only. Suunto d9 must not be used for obtaining measurements that require professional or industrial precision. 11.2. Ce the ce mark is used to mark conformity with the european union emc directive 89/336/eec...

  • Page 111: Iso 9001

    11.3. Limits of liability and iso 9001 compliance suunto oy does not assume any responsibility for losses or claims by third parties, which may arise through the use of this device. Due to continuous product development, the suunto d9 is subject to change without notice. Iso 9001 suunto oy’s quality...

  • Page 112: 12. Warranty

    12. Warranty note warranty arrangements vary from country to country. The dive computer packaging contains information regarding the warranty benefits and requirements applicable to your purchase. This suunto dive computer is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two...

  • Page 113

    This warranty does not cover any representation or warranty made by representatives beyond the provisions of this warranty. No suunto representative is authorized to make any modifications to this warranty or to make any additional warranty. Battery replacement is not covered by this warranty. This ...

  • Page 114

    13. 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. 114.

  • Page 115: Glossary

    Glossary air time the amount of dive time remaining, based on a calculation of cylinder pressure and ambient pressure and present air consumption. 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...

  • Page 116

    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 stop dive, the depth range between the floor and the ceiling within which a diver must stop for some time during ascent. De...

  • Page 117

    Half time after a change in ambient pressure, the amount of time required for the partial pressure of nitrogen in a theoretical compartment to go half way from its previous value to saturation at the new ambient pressure. Hp abbreviation for high pressure (= cylinder pressure). Multi level dive a si...

  • Page 118

    O 2 % oxygen percentage or oxygen fraction in the breathing gas. Standard air has 21% oxygen. Oxygen partial pressure 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. The contingency partial pressure limit...

  • Page 120

    Model of serial wristop computer : number: date of purchase place of purchase/store name store city stor e countr y store stamp with date of purchase name address city countr y telephone e-mail signature.

  • Page 121

    Copyright this publication and its contents are proprietary to suunto oy. Suunto, wristop computer, suunto d9, replacing luck and their logos are registered or unregistered trademarks of suunto oy. All rights reserved. While we have taken great care to ensure that information contained in this docum...

  • Page 122

    Suunto oy 9/2004, 4/2006.