Suunto Cobra Bedienungsanleitung

SUUNTOCOBRAENUSER’S GUIDE

81. INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on your purchase of the SUUNTO COBRA advanced dive computer. The Cobra builds on the Suunto tradition of delivering fe

91.1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONSDo not attempt to use the dive computer without reading this instruction manual in its entirety, including all the warnings. M

101.1.3. NITROX Diving with nitrox provides the diver with an opportunity to reduce the risk of decompression illness by reducing the nitrogen content

112. GETTING ACQUAINTED2.1. FUNCTIONSYou can select the dive computer model between the Regular Air Dive Computer, Nitrox Dive Computer and Depth Gaug

122.3. PUSH BUTTONSThe dive computer has easy-to-use push buttons and an advisory display, which guides the user. The SMART (MODE) button is the key t

132.4. WATER CONTACTSThe water contacts control the automatic activation of the Dive Mode. The water and data transfer contacts are located on bottom

14°F°CftMAXAVGPO2NO DEC TIMESTOPTIMETIMESURFDIVEO2%ASC TIMECEILINGOKQUITSELECTOPTIONSNOSLOWTCBOLFDIVEmpsiAIRbar3. DIVING WITH THE COBRAThis section co

15• you have enough air for your planned dive. You should also check the pressure reading against your back-up pressure gauge.And if set to Nitrox m

16 TIMEDIVEmbar TIMEDIVEm TIMEbar°CFig 3.3. Startup III. Surface mode. Depth and dive time are zero and cylinder pressure is 300 bar [4350 psi]. Press

17QUITDIVENO DEC TIMEMAXHigher Altitude and conservative Personal Adjustment Modes will shorten the no-decompression time limits. These limits at diff

Arrows:- Decompression Stop at the Ceiling Depth- Mandatory Safety Stop Zone- Ascent Recommended- Must DescendQuick Reference Guidebarpsi°F°CftMAXAVGP

183.2. SAFETY STOPSSafety stops are widely considered “good diving practice” and are an integral part of most dive tables. Reasons to perform a safety

19you correct this situation at any time during that dive, there are no affects on the decompression calculations for future dives.If you continue to

20mNO DEC TIMETCBMAXDIVE TIMEMAXbarAIRTIME3.3. DIVING IN AIR MODE3.3.1. BASIC DIVE DATAThe dive computer will remain in the Surface mode at depths les

21DIVE TIMETCBmSTOPMAXAIRTIMEbarmNO DEC TIMETCBMAXDIVE TIMEAIRTIMEbarmNO DEC TIMETCBMAXDIVE TIMEbarAIRTIMEAlternative displays by pressing the TIME bu

22TCBmSTOPCEILINGDIVE TIMEAIRTIMEbarDIVE TIMETCBmCEILINGSTOPMAXTIMEAIRTIMEbar°CDIVE TIMETCBmMAXSLOWNO DEC TIMESTOPAIRTIMEbarair consumption rate. With

233.3.4. CONSUMED BOTTOM TIME (CBT)The available no-decompression stop time is also shown visually in the multi-function bar graph on the left side of

24When the maximum allowed ascent rate is exceeded, the fi fth SLOW warning segment and the STOP sign appear and the depth reading starts to blink, ind

25The ascent time (ASC TIME) is the minimum amount of time needed to reach the surface in a decompression dive. It includes:• the time needed to asc

26DIVE TIMETCBmSTOPCEILINGASC TIMEMAXTIMEAIRTIMEbar°CDIVE TIMETCBmCEILINGASC TIMEAIRTIMEbarDIVE TIMETCBmCEILINGASC TIMEAIRTIMEbarAIRTIMEAIRTIMEAIRTIME

27DIVE TIMETCBmSTOPCEILINGASC TIMEAIRTIMEbarDISPLAY ABOVE THE FLOORWhen you ascend above the fl oor, the ASC TIME display stops blinking and the upward

1DEFINITION OF WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTESThroughout this manual, special references are made when deemed important. Three classifi cations are used t

28 TIMEDIVEmOLFbarMAXO2%NO DEC TIMEPO2O2%OLFmFig. 3.21. Nitrox display. Maxi-mum depth based on set O2% (21%) and PO2 (1.4 bar) is 54.1 m [177 ft].Fig

29 TIMEDIVEO2%mNO DEC TIMEOLFPO2barNO DEC TIMEMAXDIVE TIMEOLFbarAIRTIMEm3.4.2. OXYGEN DISPLAYSIf set to Nitrox mode the NITROX display, with all label

303.4.3. OXYGEN LIMIT FRACTION (OLF)In addition to tracking the diver’s exposure to nitrogen, the instrument tracks the exposure to oxygen, if set to

313.5. DIVING IN GAUGE MODEIf set to Gauge mode, the dive computer can be used for diving with technical diving mixed gases. If you are trained for te

323.6. AT THE SURFACE3.6.1. SURFACE INTERVALAn ascent to any depth shallower than 1.2 m [4 ft] will cause the DIVING display to be replaced by the SUR

33If set to Nitrox mode, the following information will also be shown:• the oxygen percentage labeled with O2% is shown on the left side of the cent

343.6.3. FLYING AFTER DIVINGThe no-fl ying time is shown in the center window next to the airplane image. Flying or travelling to a higher altitude sho

353.7. AUDIBLE AND VISUAL ALARMSThe dive computer features audible and visual alarms to advise when important limits are approached or to acknowledge

36You are able to preset alarms before the actual dive. The user programmable alarms can be set for maximum depth, dive time and time. The alarms acti

37WARNING!WHEN THE OXYGEN LIMIT FRACTION INDICATES THAT THE MAXIMUM LIMIT IS REACHED, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY ASCEND UNTIL THE WARNING STOPS BLINKING! Fa

2WARNINGSSUUNTO Oyj does not assume any responsibility for losses or claims by third parties, which may arise through the use of this device.Due to co

383.8.2. PERSONAL ADJUSTMENTThere are adverse personal factors for DCI which divers can predict in advance and input into the decompression model. Fac

393.9. ERROR CONDITIONSThe dive computer has warning indicators that alert the user to react to certain situations that would signifi cantly increased

404. MENU BASED MODESTo make yourself familiar with the menu based functions, please use your Quick Reference Guide supplied with the Cobra together w

41EXIT / QUIT!By pressing the SMART button for more than 1 second, any menu based function or submode can be quit and the dive computer will return di

424.1. MEMORIES AND DATA TRANSFER [1 MEMORY]The memory options (Fig. 4.5.) for this dive computer include the combined Logbook and Dive Profile Memory

43Note that chronological sequence in the logbook is determined by the date, not by the dive number. The following information will be shown on four p

44Page III (Fig. 4.9.)• dive number in the dive series• average depth• surface interval time before the dive• ∆P describing Cylinder pressure drop

454.1.2. DIVE HISTORY MEMORY [2 HISTORY]The Dive History is a summary of all the dives recorded by the dive computer. To enter the Dive Histo

46The following data is transferred to the PC:• depth profi le of the dive• dive time• preceding surface interval time• dive number• Altitude and Per

474.2. SIMULATION MODE [2 SIMUL]The Simulation mode can be used to acquaint yourself with the features and displays of the instrument before diving, t

3WARNING!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 T

484.2.2. DIVE PLANNING SIMULATOR [2 SIMPLAN]The Dive Planning Simulator mode shows you the present no-decompression limits. In this mode, you are als

494.3. SET MODES [3 SET]The Set Modes (Fig. 4.22.) are divided into three submodes for setting the dive-related parameters, time-related parameters an

504.3.1.2. DIVE TIME ALARM SETTING [2 D ALARM]The instrument has one Dive Time Alarm Setting, which can be used for several purposes

514.3.2. SETTING TIME [2 SET TIME]To enter the Time Setting Mode select MODE- 3 SET- 2 SET TIME. The Time Setting mode has three options: 1 Time, 2 Da

524.3.3. SETTING PREFERENCES [3 SET PREF]To enter the Setting Preferences Mode select MODE- 3 SET- 3 SET PREF. The Setting Preferences mode

535. CARE AND MAINTENANCEThis Suunto dive computer is a sophisticated precision instrument. Though designed to withstand the rigors of scuba diving, y

545.2. CARE OF YOUR DIVE COMPUTER• NEVER try to open the case of the dive computer.• Service your dive computer every two years or after 200 dives (

555.3. MAINTENANCEThe instrument should be thoroughly rinsed with fresh water, then dried with a soft towel after each dive. Make sure that all salt c

56CAUTION! Defects caused by improper battery installation are not covered by the warranty.All history and profi le data, as well as the altitude, p

575. Carefully remove the lid with the beeper attached to it. The lid can be removed by pressing with your fi nger on the outermost edge of the lid

4WARNING!THE DIVE COMPUTER SHOULD NEVER BE TRADED OR SHARED BETWEEN USERS WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION! Its information will not apply to someone who has

5816. The dive computer should now activate it’s timekeeping mode and show time 18:00 [6:00 PM] and date SA 01,01. Activate the instrument. Check

595.6. DISPLAY SHIELD REPLACEMENTUnscrew the four screws at the back of the console and remove the back cover. Remove the computer and the display shi

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61ALTITUDE DIVINGThe atmospheric pressure is lower at high altitudes than at sea level. After traveling to a higher altitude, the diver will have addi

626.2. REDUCED GRADIENT BUBBLE MODEL, SUUNTO RGBMThe Suunto Reduced Gradient Bubble Model (RGBM) is a modern algorithm for predicting both dissolve

63DIVER ATTENTION SYMBOL - ADVICE TO EXTEND SURFACE INTERVALSome patterns of diving cumulatively add a higher risk of DCI, e.g. dives with short surfa

646.4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONDimensions and weight:• Diameter: width 73mm [2.85in], length 165mm [6.50in].• Thickness: 35mm [1.40in].• Weight: 210g

65Displays only in Nitrox mode:• Oxygen%: 21 - 50.• Oxygen partial pressure display: 1.2 - 1.6 bar depending on the limit setting.• Oxygen Limit Fr

66Battery• One 3 V lithium battery: CR 2450 (K5597) and O-ring 1,78 mm x 31,47 mm 70 ShA (K5664).• Battery storage time (shelf life): Up to three ye

677. WARRANTYNOTE! The warranty arrangements are different in different countries. The dive computer packaging contains information regarding the warr

5WARNING!SET THE CORRECT PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT MODE!, Whenever it is believed that factors that tend to increase the possibility of DCI exist, it is rec

688. GLOSSARYAir Time The amount of dive time remaining, based on a calculation of cylinder pressure and ambient pressure and present air consumption

69Dive series A group of repetitive dives between which the dive computer indicates some nitrogen loading is present. When nitrogen loading reaches

70Oxygen Tolerance Unit Is used to measure the Whole-Body-Toxicity.Oxygen Limit Fraction A term used by SUUNTO for the values displayed in the Ox

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72DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICEPlease dispose of the device in an appropriate way, treating it as electronic waste. Do not throw it in the garbage. If you wi

Activate the timekeeping displayLCD &batterychecknitrox /gaugedisplayPlanBacklightONMODEBacklight (>2 s)3 SET 1 MEMORY2 SIMUL3 MODE OPTIONSsimu

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6TABLE OF CONTENTSWARNINGS ...... 11. INTRODUCTION ...

74. MENU BASED MODES ............... 40 4.1. MEMORIES AND DATA TRANSFER [1 MEMORY] ......