Suunto D9tx Bedienungsanleitung Seite 1

User’s GUideenSUUNTO D9tx

WARNINGTHERE IS ALWAYS A RISK OF DECOMPRESSION ILLNESS(DCI) FOR ANY DIVE PROFILE EVEN IF YOU FOLLOWTHE DIVE PLAN PRESCRIBED BY DIVE TABLES OR ADIVE CO

•A minimum surface interval of 12 hours would be required in order to be reasonablyassured a diver will remain symptom free upon ascent to altitude in

By pressing the UP/DOWN buttons, you can scroll the no-decompression limits in 3m/10 ft increments ending at 45 m/150 ft. No-decompression limits long

•any calculated residual nitrogen•all dive history for the past four daysThe no-decompression times given for different depths will therefore be short

7.6. MEMORY modeThe memory options in the MEMORY mode include dive logbook (MEM Logbook)and dive history (MEM History). They are accessed from the DIV

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

Page III•depth/time profile of the dive•water temperature•tank pressure (if enabled)NOTEMemory capacity depends on the selected sample rate. Withfacto

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

The Free Dive history gathers history of the entire sequence of free dives. Unlike theday history, the Free Dive History is not reset.7.7. Suunto DM4T

• additional dive information (for example, SLOW and Mandatory Safety Stop viola-tions, Diver Attention Symbol, Bookmark, Surfaced Mark, Decompression

3.Follow the instructions on the DM4 on how to transfer your dives to yourMovescount.com account.110

WARNINGDIVES WITH REQUIRED DECOMPRESSION STOPS ARENOT RECOMMENDED. YOU SHOULD ASCEND AND BEGINDECOMPRESSION IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE DIVECOMPUTER SHOWS YO

8. CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF MY SUUNTO DIVING COM-PUTERThe SUUNTO dive computer is a sophisticated precision instrument. Although it isdesigned to withs

• Should moisture appear inside the case or battery compartment, immediatelyhave the instrument checked by your SUUNTO service center.• The specific s

•MAINTENANCEThe instrument should be soaked, thoroughly rinsed with fresh water, then driedwith a soft towel after each dive. Make sure that all salt

9. BATTERY REPLACEMENT9.1. Computer battery replacementNOTEIt is advisable to contact an authorized Suunto service centerfor battery replacement. It i

9.2. Wireless transmitter battery replacementNOTEIt is advisable to contact an authorized Suunto service centerfor transmitter battery replacement. It

Check for any traces of leakage, or for any other damage. If there is a leak or anyother damage, take the transmitter to an authorized Suunto represen

10. TECHNICAL DATA10.1. Technical specificationsDimensions and weight:Dive Computer• Diameter: 49 mm/1.94 in• Thickness: 17 mm/0.68 in• Weight: 84 g/2

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 rep

• Memory capacity: approximately 140 hours of diving with 20 second recording in-terval• Depth resolution: 0.3 m/1 ftOperating conditions:• Normal alt

Battery:• One 3 V lithium battery: CR 2450• Battery storage time (shelf life): Up to three years• Replacement: Every two years, or more often dependin

WARNINGYOU ARE ADVISED TO AVOID FLYING ANY TIME THECOMPUTER COUNTS DOWN THE NO-FLY TIME. ALWAYSACTIVATE THE COMPUTER TO CHECK THE REMAININGNO-FLY TIME

NOTELow temperature or an internal oxidation of the battery mayactivate the battery warning even though the battery hasenough capacity. In this case,

10.2.1. Suunto Technical RGBM decompression modelSuunto's decompression model development originates from the 1980s when Suuntoimplemented Bühlma

Tissue calculation aims to model the amount of nitrogen (N2) and helium (He) saturatedin tissues. Ongasing and offgasing of saturated gas is modelled

CAUTIONAlways use the same personal and altitude adjustment settingsfor the actual dive than for the planning. Increasing the per-sonal adjustment set

10.3. Oxygen exposureThe oxygen exposure calculations are based on currently accepted exposure timelimit tables and principles. In addition to this, t

11. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY11.1. TrademarkSuunto is a registered trademark of Suunto Oy.11.2. Copyright© Suunto Oy 08/2012. All rights reserved.11.3. Pa

12. DISCLAIMERS12.1. CEThe CE mark is used to mark conformity with the European Union EMC directive89/336/EEC.12.2. EN 13319EN 13319 is a European div

13. SUUNTO LIMITED WARRANTYSuunto warrants that during the Warranty Period Suunto or a Suunto AuthorizedService Center (hereinafter Service Center) wi

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 chemical

14. DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICEPlease dispose of the device in an appropriate way, treating it as electronic waste. Donot throw it in the garbage. If you w

WARNINGTHE DIVE COMPUTER WILL NOT ACCEPT FRACTIONALPERCENTAGE VALUES OF OXYGEN CONCENTRATION.DO NOT ROUND UP FRACTIONAL PERCENTAGES! Forexample, 31.8%

GLOSSARYAir timeThe amount of dive time remaining, based on a calculation of cylinderpressure and ambient pressure and present air consumption.Altitud

DM4Suunto DM4 with Movescount, a software for managing your divesDecompressionTime spent at a decompression stop, or range, before surfacing, to allow

Half timeAfter a change in ambient pressure, the amount of time required for thepartial pressure of nitrogen in a theoretical compartment to go half w

Oxygen limit fractionA term used by Suunto for the values displayed in the oxygen toxicity bargraph. The value is either the CNS% or the OTU%.O2%Oxyge

UHMSAbbreviation for Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society.Whole-body toxicityAnother form of oxygen toxicity, which is caused by prolonged exposure

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WARNINGSET THE CORRECT PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT MODE!Whenever it is believed that factors that tend to increase thepossibility of DCI exist, it is recommen

WARNINGNEVER ASCEND ABOVE THE CEILING! You must not as-cend above the ceiling during your decompression. In orderto avoid doing so by accident, you sh

WARNINGTraveling to a higher elevation can temporarily cause a changein the equilibrium of dissolved nitrogen in the body. It is recom-mended that you

WARNINGUsing the Suunto Dive Planner software is not a substitutefor proper dive training. Diving with mixed gases has dangersthat are not familiar to

NOTEIt is not possible to change to AIR mode after a dive in MIXEDmode, before the No-fly time has elapsed.When planning both air and mixed gas dives

3. SUUNTO USER INTERFACESafety Stop IndicatorNo-Fly IconDateDual TimeMaximum DepthO2/He% (Mixed Mode)TimeTank PressureDive Alarm IndicatorDaily Alarm

1. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF SUUNTO DIVE COMPUTERS ... . ... . ... 82. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ...

3.1. Navigating in the menusSuunto D9tx has four main operating modes - TIME mode (TIME), DIVE mode (DIVE),PLAN mode (PLAN), and MEMORY mode (MEM). It

SETTINGSAlarmTimeDual TimeDateUnitsBacklightContrastTonesSUB-MODESAirMixedGaugeFreeOffSETTINGSGasesPersonal/AltitudeTank Press PairingTank Press Alarm

3.2. Button symbols and functionsThe table below explains the main functions of the dive computer's buttons. The buttonsand their use is explaine

Main functionsPressButtonSymbolToggle between alternative displaysChange submodeIncrease valuesShortUPActivate gas switching in MIXED modeActivate Apn

4. GETTING STARTEDTo get the most out of your Suunto D9tx, use some time to personalize it and reallymake it YOUR computer. Set the correct time and d

NOTEThe seconds display reverts to date display after 5 minutesin order to save battery power.NOTEThe display is illuminated by holding down the MODE

4.1.1. Setting the alarmThe dive computer has a daily alarm function. The alarm can be set to be activatedonly once, on weekdays or every day. When th

4.1.3. Setting the dual timeIn the Dual Time setting mode, you are able to select the hour and minute of a dualtime, which is useful when traveling to

ADJUST WITH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS. ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON.4.1.6. Setting the backlightIn the Backlight setting mode, you are able to turn the backli

ADJUST WITH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS. ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON.4.1.8. Setting the tonesIn the Tones setting mode, you are able to activate or deactivate

5.2. Emergency ascents ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 425.3. Dive computer limitations .. . ... . ... .

USE DOWN BUTTON TO START STOPWATCH AND TAKE A SPLIT TIME. THE UP BUTTON STOPS THE STOPWATCH. IF YOU HAVE TAKEN SPLIT TIMES, YOU CAN SCROLL THEM BY SH

Contamination or dirt on the water contact may prevent this automatic activation.Therefore, it is important that the water contact is kept clean. The

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 DEP

4.4.2. Locking a bearingA bearing can be locked to help you follow a selected course, and directional arrowspoint towards the locked bearing. The last

ExplanationSymbolYou are 180 degrees from the locked bearingYou are 120 (or 240) degrees from the locked bearing4.4.3. Compass settingsYou can define

NOTEThe unit will automatically enter the calibration sequence whentaken into use for the first time.Strong electromagnetic fields, such as power line

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 se

ADJUST WITH UP AND DOWN. ACCEPT WITH SELECT.Time-outYou can set the compass time-out minutes. After the set time has passed from thelatest button pres

2. In the Apnea Timer, long press DOWN to enter settings in which you can definethe duration of the ventilation period and the incremental increase/de

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5.9.2. DIVE mode activation ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... 655.9.3. Battery power indication . ... . ...

5. BEFORE DIVINGDo not attempt to use the dive computer without reading this user's guide in its entirety,including all the warnings. Make sure t

The Suunto D9tx uses traditional recommended safety stops as well as deep stops.In order to optimize the response to different increased risk situatio

5.4. FreedivingFreediving, and particularly freediving in combination with scuba diving, may presentrisks that have not been researched and are not co

Table 5.1. Dive computer alarmsDurationSound patternAlarm type2.4 s sound + 2.4 s breakHigh priority0.8 s sound + 3.2 s breakLow priorityTable 5.2.Int

Table 5.3. Audible and visual alarm typesAlarm reasonAlarm typePO2 value is greater than the adjusted value. Currentdepth is too deep for the gas in u

Alarm reasonAlarm typeNo-decompression dive turns into a decompressionstop dive. Depth is below the decompression floorlevel. You should ascend to, or

Alarm reasonAlarm typeCylinder pressure reaches the selected alarm pressure,10 - 200 bar. Cylinder pressure reaches the fixed alarmpressure, 50 bar. T

Alarm reasonAlarm typeIndicates the length of the surface time before a newdive. In the DIVE Free mode only. You can acknow-ledge the alarm.Low priori

Omitted decompressionThe Error mode results from omitted decompression, for example, when you stayabove the ceiling for more than three minutes. Durin

1.Remove the high pressure (HP) port plug on the first stage of your regulator usingan appropriate tool.2.Thread the high pressure transmitter of the

6.4.1. Day History . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... 966.4.2. Free dive time limit ... . ...

NOTEThe pairing procedure only needs to be performed once, be-fore the first use. You do not need to redo the pairing unlessyou change the transmitter

To assign a new transmitter code:1.Slowly open the cylinder valve fully to pressurize the system.2.Immediately close the tank valve, and quickly depre

3.Short-press the MODE button to exit the DIVE settings.4.Take the Suunto D9tx unit close to the transmitter (the system must be pressurizedto above 1

Table 5.4. Pressure transmission related displaysFigureIndicationDisplayANo code stored, the Suunto unit is ready for pairing with thetransmitter.Cd:-

A B C D E5.8. DIVE mode settingsSuunto D9tx has several user-definable functions, as well as depth and time-relatedalarms that you can set according t

FREE modeGAUGE modeMIXED modeAIR modeSettingXDepth notify alarmXXXXDive time alarmXSurf time notify alarmXXXXSample rateXDeep stopXXAir timeXXXXUnitsT

NOTESome settings cannot be changed until five (5) minutes haselapsed after the dive.5.8.1. Setting the gasesIf set to the MIXED mode, the correct oxy

In order to minimize the risk of error during a dive, it is highly recommended that themixes are set in the proper order. This means that as the mix n

5.8.2. Setting the personal/altitude adjustmentsThe current Altitude and Personal Adjustment settings are displayed in the startupscreen when entering

ADJUST WITH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS. ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON.5.8.4. Setting the tank pressure alarmThe tank pressure alarm can be set "ON" or

10.2. Suunto RGBM ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... 12110.2.1. Suunto Technical RGBM decompressio

ADJUST WITH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS. ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON.5.8.6. Setting the depth notify alarm (FREE mode)You can set five independent Depth Notify

ADJUST WITH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS. ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON.NOTEWith a range of 1–999 minutes, the alarm can be set to yourplanned bottom time, for exa

You can set the dive profile sample rate in free dive to 1, 2, or 5 seconds. The samplerate for gauge, mixed and air dives is to 10, 20, 30, or 60 sec

ADJUST WITH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS. ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON.5.8.12. Setting the unitsIn the Unit settings you are able to choose between metric (meter

5.9.1. Accessing DIVE modeThe Suunto D9tx has four diving modes: AIR mode for diving with standard air only,MIXED mode for diving with oxygen and/or h

After activation, all graphical display elements are turned ON, and the backlight andthe beep are activated. After this, the selected altitude and per

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

•the pressure transmitter is working (flash symbol blinks, cylinder pressure is dis-played), and that there is no low battery warning displayed•you ha

If the battery symbol is displayed in the Surface mode, or if the display is faded orweak, the battery may be too low to operate the dive computer, an

Altitude rangeAlt. adjustmentvalue300–1500 m / 1000–5000 ftA11500–3000 m / 5000–10 000 ftA2NOTESection 5.8.2. Setting the personal/altitude adjustment

1. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF SUUNTO DIVE COMPUTERSSuunto D9tx wristop dive computer is designed to help you get the most out of yourdiving.Suunto D9tx i

•dehydration•personal settings in air/ean•previous history of DCI•stress•obesity•patent foramen ovale (PFO)•exercise on or after diveThis feature is u

Table 5.7. Personal Adjustment settingsDesired tablesConditionPersonal adjust-ment valueProgressively less conservativeIdeal conditions, excellentphys

5.10. Safety StopsSafety Stops are widely considered good diving practice for recreational diving, andare an integral part of most dive tables. The re

5.10.2. Mandatory Safety StopsWhen the ascent rate exceeds 10 m/33 ft per minute continuously for more than five(5) seconds, the microbubble build-up

WHEN CEILING AND STOP ARE DISPLAYED WITH DOWNWARD POINTING ARROW, IMMEDIATELY (WITHIN 3 MINUTES) DESCEND TO OR BELOW CEILING.If you continue to viola

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 subsequent decom

6. DIVINGThis section contains instructions on how to operate the dive computer and interpretits displays. The dive computer is easy to use and read.

6.1.1. Basic dive dataDuring a No-decompression dive, the following information is displayed:•your present depth in meters/feet•the available no-decom

DOWN BUTTON TOGGLES BETWEEN MAXIMUM DEPTH, CURRENT TIME AND TANK PRESSURE.UP BUTTON TOGGLES BETWEEN DIVE TIME AND WATER TEMPERATURE.In addition, with

To make a bookmark in the profile memory during a dive, press the SELECT button.A brief confirmation will be given.A BOOKMARK IS PLACED IN THE PROFILE

2. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTESThroughout this user's guide, important safety icons are displayed. Three classificationsare used to separate the

The change in your air consumption is based on constant one second interval pressuremeasurements over 30–60 second periods. An increase in air consump

Low Air Pressure WarningsThe dive computer will warn you with two (2) audible double beeps and a blinkingpressure display when the cylinder pressure r

WARNINGDO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ASCENT RATE! Rapidascents increase the risk of injury. You should always makethe Mandatory and Recommended Safety Sto

6.1.7. Decompression divesWhen your NO DEC TIME becomes zero, your dive changes into a decompressiondive. Therefore, you must perform one or more deco

•the time needed at the Mandatory Safety Stop (if any)•the time needed to reach the surface after the ceiling and Safety Stops have beencompletedWARNI

The depth of the ceiling and floor depends on your dive profile. The ceiling depth willbe fairly shallow when you enter the decompression mode, but if

Display below the floorThe blinking ASC TIME sign and an upward pointing arrow indicate that you are belowthe floor. You should start your ascent imme

Display at the ceiling zoneWhen you reach the ceiling zone, the display will show you two arrows pointing ateach other (the “hour glass” icon). Below

DECOMPRESSION DIVE, ABOVE CEILING. NOTE DOWNWARD POINTING ARROW, ER WARNING AND ALARM. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY (WITHIN 3 MINUTES) DESCEND TO OR BELOW C

will cause inert gas percentages to be understated and will affect decompressioncalculations. If you want to adjust the computer to provide more conse

WARNINGNOT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE! Suunto dive computersare intended for recreational use only. The demands of com-mercial or professional diving may ex

6.2.2. Oxygen and helium displaysWhen the MIXED mode is activated, the display will show the information in the figurebelow. In the MIXED mode, the ma

UP BUTTON TOGGLES BETWEEN PO2, OLF, DIVE TIME AND WATER TEMPERATURE.6.2.3. Oxygen limit fraction (OLF%)If set to the MIXED mode, in addition to tracki

6.2.4. Gas change and multiple breathing gas mixesThe Suunto D9tx allows gas changes to enabled gas mixes during the dive. When themaximum operating d

NOTEIf no button is pressed in 15 seconds, the dive computer willgo back to the dive display without changing the gas mix.Upon ascent, the computer pr

NOTEThere is no ascent rate monitoring in the GAUGE mode.NOTEIf you dive with the GAUGE mode, it is not possible to changebetween the modes before the

NOTEThe FREE mode does not provide decompression information.NOTEThere is no ascent rate monitoring in the FREE mode.6.4.1. Day HistoryThe Day History

6.4.2. Free dive time limitThe FREE mode has a time limit of 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, Suunto D9tx willautomatically change from Free Dive to Scub

7. AFTER DIVINGOnce back at the surface, Suunto D9tx continues to provide post-dive safety informationand alarms. Calculations to enable repetitive di

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,

7.2.1. FREE DiveEach dive series includes dives that have been performed during one day. The day'sdive numbering and latest dive information rese