Suunto Favor Lux S Bedienerhandbuch

101. FOR YOUR SAFETYAlways remember that THE DIVER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS OR HER OWN SAFETY!When used properly this dive computer is an outstanding to

11SHARING THE DIVE COMPUTERWARNING!THE DIVE COMPUTER SHOULD NEVER BE TRADED OR SHARED BETWEEN USERS WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION! Itsinformation will not

12PERSONAL/HIGH ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENTMore information about this is given in Section 3.6, “Personal Adjustment and High Altitude Dives”.WARNING!SET THE

13DECOMPRESSION DIVESWARNING!DO NOT USE THIS INSTRUMENT TO CONDUCT DECOMPRESSION DIVES! Suunto does not recommend this instru-ment to be used to condu

14HIGHER RISK DIVE PROFILESThe user must understand that all decompression devices (decompression tables and/or dive computers) are based onmathematic

15WARNING!DIVE PRACTICES WHICH INCLUDE THE ABOVE DESCRIBED “HIGHER RISK DIVE PROFILES” ARE BELIEVED TOINCREASE THE RISK OF DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS AND

16DIVE COMPUTER LIMITATIONSWhile the instrument is based on current decompression research and technology, the user/ diver must realize that thecomp

172. GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH THE DIVE COMPUTERWARNING!READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE DIVING! Failure to complete this step may r

18ALT SET PLANCMEDIVETIME2.2 ACTIVATIONThe calendar clock is always shown on the display, when the dive computer is deacti-vated. In this mode the pow

193. DIVING WITH THE DIVE COMPUTERThis section contains instructions on how to operate the dive computer and interpretits displays. Each display has b

2

20When the TIME/MODE and COM contacts are touched for over three seconds, the display will start to scroll through the followingmodes. Lift your finge

213.2 LUX/LUX S MODELS: TAP SWITCH ANDELECTROLUMINESCENT BACKLIGHTThe tap switch is used to activate the electroluminescent backlight. The switch is

223.3 BEFORE DIVING3.3.1 Activation, Prechecks and Battery WarningThe instrument is always ready for use and will activate if submerged. However, it

23PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT AND HIGH ALTITUDEDIVINGWARNING!SET THE CORRECT PERSONAL/ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT MODE! When divingat altitudes greater than 700 m [23

24TABLE 3.1 BATTERY POWER INDICATORBATTERY POWER INDICATOR AND LOW BATTERY WARNINGThe instrument has a unique visual Battery Power Indicator desig

25After activation the Low Battery Warning is indicated by the battery symbol. If thebattery symbol is displayed in the surface mode or if the display

26DIVE NUMBERING SHOWN DURING DIVEPLANNINGSeveral repetitive dives are considered to belong to the same repetitive dive serieswhen the dive computer

273.4 DIVING3.4.1 Basic Dive DataThe dive computer will remain in the SURFACE mode at depths less than 1.2 m [4 ft](first generation computers 1.8 m [

283.4.2 Reverse No-Decompression Time Bar GraphThe available no-decompression time is also shown visually in the multi-function bargraph in the botto

293.4.3 Ascent Rate IndicatorThe ascent rate is shown graphically with a pointer in the upper left corner, next to thenotation ASC RATE, as follows:Fi

3COPYRIGHT, TRADEMARK AND PATENT NOTICEThis instruction manual is copyrighted and all rights are reserved. It may not, in whole or in part, be copied,

30The SLOW warning alternates with the current depth. The SLOW warning is an indication that the maximum ascent rate hasbeen exceeded continuously, wh

313.4.4 AlarmsThe standard and LUX models feature visual alarms, and the LUX S visual as well as audible alarms, to alert you when you areapproaching

323.4.5 Decompression divesWARNING!DO NOT USE THIS INSTRUMENT TO CONDUCT DECOMPRESSION DIVES!Suunto does not recommend this instrument to be used to c

33The ascent time (ASC TIME) is the minimum amount of minutes needed to reach the surface in a decompression dive. Itincludes: The time needed to asce

34DISPLAY BELOW CEILING ZONEThe CEILING/ASC TIME symbol and upwards pointing arrow indicate that you arebelow the ceiling zone (Fig. 3.14). You should

35DISPLAY ABOVE CEILINGIf you ascend above the ceiling, a downward pointing arrow will appear (Fig 3.17). Inaddition a blinking error warning Er remin

363.5 AT SURFACE3.5.1 Surface IntervalAn ascent to any depth shallower than 1.2 m [4 ft] (first generation computers 1.8 m [6ft]) will cause the DIVIN

37Display II (Fig. 3.20)• The present depth in meters [ft] (Fig. 3.20, a).• The desaturation/ no-flying time in hours and minutes is shown next to the

383.5.2 Flying After DivingThe no-flying time is shown in the center window next to the non-blinking airplane image. The blinking airplane is a remind

393.6 PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT AND HIGH ALTITUDE DIVESThe instrument can be adjusted for increasing the conservatism of the mathematical model or for divin

4DEFINITION OF WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTESThroughout this manual, special references are made when deemed important. Three classifications are used t

40ALTITUDE ADJUSTABILITYWhen programming the instrument for the correct altitude, the diver needs to select the correct altitude mode according toTabl

41This feature should be used to adjust the computer to intentionally introduce a factor to make it more conservative accordingto personal preference

42OMITTED DECOMPRESSIONThe most common ERROR MODE results from omitted decompression, when the diver stays above the ceiling for more thanthree minute

434. MENU BASED MODESThe menu based functions include the logbook and history memories, the personal/altitude adjustment setting, and the dateand time

444.1 LOGBOOK MEMORYThe dive computer has a sophisticated high capacity Logbook Memory. Dives shorterthan one minute are not registered.The logbook me

45DISPLAY II (Fig. 4.3):• average depth (a)• surface interval time before dive (b)• temperature at the maximum depth (c)• dive timeDISPLAY III (Fig. 4

46NOTE: The dive numbers shown in the dive planning mode do not match the onesshown in the logbook.In the dive planning mode the dives are numbered ac

47LOG HIS ALT SET PLANASCRATEmA1COMTIMEMODEPLANON4.2 DIVE HISTORY MEMORYThe Dive History is activated by touching the TIME/MODE and COM contacts until

48LOG HIS ALT SET PLANASCRATEmA2A1A0COMTIMEMODEPLANON4.3 PERSONAL/ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENTSETTINGThe current personal/altitude adjustment mode is shown whe

49Fig. 4.10 PERSONAL/ALTITUDEADJUSTMENT SETTING, STEP 4The desired mode A2 is confirmed byconnecting the TIME/MODE and COMcontacts.4. Connect the TIME

5WARNING!USE BACK-UP INSTRUMENTS! Make certain that you use back-up instrumentation including a depth gauge, submersiblepressure gauge, timer or watch

504.4 SETTING TIME AND DATEThe current date and time is read by connecting the TIME/MODE and COM contactsfor about two second, as described in Sectio

51NOTE: In case of the minutes and date, the change is made separately for both digits,as shown by the blinking digit. In case of the hours and month,

525. CARE AND MAINTENANCEThe dive computer is a sophisticated precision instrument. Remember to treat it as such! It has been designed to withstand th

535.1 MAINTENANCEIf left without care for an extended period, a thin film (often invisible to the eye) will cover the unit. Much like the buildup onth

54CAUTION!Do not use compressed air to blow water off the unitDo not use solvents or other cleaning fluids that might cause damageDo not test or use t

556. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION6.1 OPERATING PRINCIPLESThe Suunto dive computer is a multi-functional sport diving instrument, which provides information o

56TABLE 6.1 NO-DECOMPRESSION TIME LIMITS (min) FOR VARIOUS DEPTHS [m] FORTHE FIRST DIVE OF A SERIES.Personal/high altitude adjustment modeDepth [m] A0

57TABLE 6.2 NO-DECOMPRESSION TIME LIMITS (min) FOR VARIOUS DEPTHS [ft] FOR THEFIRST DIVE OF A SERIES.Personal/high altitude adjustment modeUnlike the

58WARNING!THE USER SHOULD BE AWARE THAT ANY DIVE, INCLUDING ONES WITHIN THE U.S. NAVY TABLES OR DIVECOMPUTER LIMITS, DOES CARRY SOME RISK OF DECOMPRES

59The no-decompression limits in the U.S. Navy tables are based upon six theoretical compartments for single dives, and one compartmentfor surface int

6TABLE OF CONTENTSQUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ... 2INTROD

60SURFACE INTERVALSThe dive computer requires a minimum surface interval of 10 minutes between dives. If a surface interval is shorter than 10minutes,

616.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONDIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT (WRIST MODEL):• Diameter: 61.5 mm [2.42 in]• Depth: 29 mm [1.14 in]• Weight: 105 g [0.23 lb]DEPTH G

62OTHER DISPLAYS:• Dive time: 0 to 199 min (999 dive hours in the history memory)• Surface time: 0 to 39 h 59 min• Dive counter: 0 to 255 dives (999 d

637. WARRANTYNOTE: The warranty arrangements are different in different countries. Information is contained in the dive computerpackaging regarding th

648. GLOSSARYAltitude dive A dive made at an elevation above 700 m [2300 ft] above sea-level.Ascent rate The speed at which the diver ascends toward t

65Dive time Elapsed time between leaving the surface to descend, and returning to the surface at the end of adive.Half-time After a change in ambient

66

73.5 AT SURFACE ...

8INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on your choice of the SUUNTO Dive Computer.It is a compact and sophisticated dive instrument that will give you years of

9METRIC AND IMPERIAL UNITSAll examples in this manual are shown in metric units, including meters and °C. The corresponding imperial units are show