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Suunto Vyper2 User Manual

Manual is about: Suunto Vyper2 Diving Instruments: User Guide

Summary of Vyper2

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    En.

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    1. Welcome to the world of suunto diving instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2. Warnings, cautions, and notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3. Suunto vyper2 at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    6.2.3. Oxygen limit fraction (olf) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 6.2.4. Gas change and multiple breathing gas mixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 6.3. Diving in gauge mode (divegauge) . ...

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    1. Welcome to the world of suunto diving instruments suunto vyper2 was designed to help you get the most out of your diving. After reading this manual and becoming familiar with the functions of your dive computer, you'll be ready to take the plunge into a whole new world of diving. With integrated ...

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    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...

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    Warning dives that require 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! Make sur...

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    Warning select the correct altitude adjustment setting! When diving at altitudes greater than 300 m/1,000 ft the altitude adjustment feature must be correctly selected in order for the computer to calculate the decompression status. The dive computer is not intended for use at altitudes greater than...

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    3. Suunto vyper2 at a glance 3.1. Navigating in the menus suunto vyper2 has four main operating modes - time mode (time), dive mode (dive), plan mode (plan), and memory mode (memory) – as well as the compass submode, which can be activated from either time or dive modes. To toggle between the main m...

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    Main functions press button symbol enable gas switching in nitrox mode long up toggle between alternative displays change submode decrease values short down enter setting mode long down 10

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    4. Getting started with your suunto vyper2 to get the most out of your suunto vyper2, 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. Suunto v...

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    Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select button. 4.1.4. Setting the units in the units setting mode you can choose to have the units displayed in either the metric or imperial system - meters/feet, celsius/fahrenheit etc. Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select button. 4.1.5. ...

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    Ac appears in the top right corner of the display, when the dive computer is in contact with water. This also activates the dive mode. Contamination or dirt on the water contact may prevent this automatic activation. It is therefore important that the water contact is kept clean. The contact can be ...

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    4.3.2. 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...

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    Calibration because of changes in the surrounding magnetic field, the suunto vyper2 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 d...

  • Page 16: 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 vyper2 please co...

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    5.4. Nitrox diving with nitrox provides you with an opportunity to increase bottom times or reduce the risk of decompression illness by reducing the nitrogen content in the gas mix. However, when the gas mix is altered, the oxygen content of the mix is generally increased. This increase exposes the ...

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    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 ...

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    Use up and down buttons to toggle between dive settings note the settings cannot be activated until 5 minutes has elapsed after the dive. 5.7.1. Setting the depth alarm you can set a depth alarm in the dive computer. Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select button. The depth alarm is fact...

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    The default oxygen percentage (o 2 %) setting is 21% (air) and oxygen partial pressure (po 2 ) setting 1.4 bar. After entering values for mix1, you can enable/disable and set an additional gas mix - mix2. Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with select button. Adjust with up and down buttons. Ac...

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    5.7.7. Setting the rgbm values for certain divers and diving conditions, it may be desirable to set the attenuated rgbm mode. The selection is displayed during the dive mode startup. The options are full rgbm effects (100%), and attenuated rgbm (50%). Adjust with up and down buttons. Accept with sel...

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    And, if set to nitrox mode, make sure that: • the correct number of mixes is set and that the oxygen percentages are adjusted according to the measured nitrox blends in your cylinders • the oxygen partial pressure limits are set correctly for more information on the nitrox mode, refer to section 6.2...

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    5.8.5. 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 settin...

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    5.9. 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 sub-clinical dci, microbubble reduction, ascent control, and orientation before surfacing. The s...

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    When ceiling and stop are displayed, 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 next dive. In this situation, it...

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    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...

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    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. The bookmarks will also be shown as annotations in the downloadable suunt...

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    If you exceed the no-decompression limits on a dive, the dive computer will provide the decompression information required for ascent. After this, the instrument will continue to provide subsequent interval and repetitive dive information. Rather than requiring you to make stops at fixed depths, the...

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    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. Display below the floor the blinking asc time and an upward pointing arrow indicate that you are below the floo...

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    Decompression dive, above ceiling. Note downward pointing arrow, er warning and alarm. You should immediatly (within 3 minutes) des c end 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...

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    Nitrox dive mode activation. Maximum operational depth based on set o 2 % (21%) and po 2 (1.4 bar) is 56.7 m. If set to nitrox mode, the suunto vyper2 will additionally show on the alternative display: • the oxygen percentage, labeled o 2 % • the set oxygen partial pressure limit, labeled po 2 • the...

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    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. Not...

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    7. After diving once back at the surface, suunto vyper2 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 vi...

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    7.4. Flying after diving the no-fly time is shown in the center window next to the airplane image. Flying or traveling to a higher altitude should be avoided at any time when the computer is counting down the no-fly time. The no-fly time is always at least 12 hours, or equivalent to the so-called de...

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    When entering the memplan mode the display first briefly shows tissue loading, the remaining desaturation time before going into plan mode. Use up and down buttons to scroll different no-decompression limits. No-decompression limits longer than 99 minutes are displayed as “–”. The planning mode take...

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    Press up or down buttons to descend or ascend. The mode can also be used to add the desired surface intervals for dive simulations. Add the desired surface interval increments to the present surface interval by pressing the up and down buttons. Add surface time in 15 minutes increments. 7.6. Memory ...

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    • date of dive • type of dive (air, nitrox, gauge) • dive start time • dive number • oxygen percentage for mix1 • total dive time page ii • maximum depth • surface time before previous dive • warnings page iii • depth/time profile of the dive • real-time water temperature the memory will retain appr...

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    • oxygen percentage settings and maximum olf (in nitrox mode) • tissue calculation data • 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 chang...

  • Page 39: 8. Care And Maintenance

    8. Care and maintenance the suunto vyper 2 dive computer is a sophisticated precision instrument. Though designed to withstand the rigors of scuba diving, you must handle your suunto vyper 2 with care, and follow the advice below on how to maximize its service life. 8.1. Water contacts and buttons c...

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    Caution • do not use compressed air to blow water off the unit. • do not use solvents or other cleaning fluids that might cause damage. • do not test or use the dive computer in pressurized air. 8.4. Water resistance inspection the water resistance of the unit must be checked after replacing the bat...

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    • disassemble the shorter part of the strap with a fl at 1.5 mm screwdriver or a special tool for spring bars. The longer part of the strap may stay on but removing it may ease the work later on. Console model: • remove the dive computer from the console according the instructions of the console. 2....

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    • assemble the shorter part of the strap. Use the spring bar tool or small screwdriver to compress the spring bars. Make sure that the spring bars get fully seated so they will not come off their holes. Console model • refit the dive computer in the console according the instructions of the console....

  • Page 43: 9. Technical Data

    9. Technical data 9.1. Technical specifications dimensions and weight: • diameter: 61.0 mm/2.4 in • thickness: 28 mm/1.1 in • weight: 68 g/2.4 oz depth gauge: • temperature compensated pressure sensor • salt water calibrated, in fresh water the readings are about 3% smaller (calibrated in compliance...

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    • life expectancy at 20°c/68°f: • 0 dives/y - 3 years • 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 (e.G. Temperature/cold condition...

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    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 substantial multiday diving. When this is detected, in addition ...

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    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 5 4 4 3 6 5 4 4 8 6 5 4 6 5 4 4 8 6 5 4 9 7 6 5 8 6 5 4 9 7 6 5 10 9 7 6 120 130 140 150 9.2.3. Altitude diving th...

  • Page 47: 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, vyper 2, consumed bottom time (c...

  • Page 48: 11. Disclaimers

    11. Disclaimers 11.1. User’s responsibility this instrument is intended for recreational use only. Suunto vyper2 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...

  • Page 49: 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...

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    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. 50

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    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 decompression stop dive. ...

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    No dec time abbreviation for no decompression time limit. Oea = ean = eanx abbreviations for oxygen enriched air nitrox. Olf abbreviation for oxygen limit fraction. Otu abbreviation for oxygen tolerance unit. Oxygen tolerance unit used to measure the whole-body-toxicity. Oxygen limit fraction a term...

  • Page 53: Customer Service Contacts

    Customer service contacts global help desk +358 2 284 11 60 suunto usa phone +1 (800) 543-9124 canada phone +1 (800) 776-7770 suunto website www.Suunto.Com copyright this publication and its contents are proprietary to suunto oy. Suunto, dive computer, suunto vyper and their logos are registered or ...

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    Tw o year warranty t h is p ro d u c t is w a rr a n te d t o b e f re e o f de fe cts in m ate ria l an d/o r w or km an sh ip to th e o rig in al ow ne r f or th e a bo ve n ot ed p er io d (d oe s n ot in clu de b at te ry lif e) . K ee p a c op y o f the original pur chase receipt and mak e sur ...

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    Suunto oy 1/2003, 2/2006, 2/2007.