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FIrmware VersIOn 2.9.3
OleD DIVe COmPUTer

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  • Page 1 User’s manUal FIrmware VersIOn 2.9.3 OleD DIVe COmPUTer...
  • Page 2 If you have any feedback on the conformity with directive 2001/95/eC. BlaCK eanX, please do not hesitate to contact us. we will be happy to hear from you. The BlaCK eanX was manufactured by: The BlaCK eanX provides a quick and easy way to update the software.
  • Page 3 Pay special attention to it. Therefore, you must read it carefully and understand it before you start diving with the BlaCK eanX. make sure you understand correctly all information. Oth- erwise, there is a very significant risk of serious injury or even death resulting from incorrect use of the device.
  • Page 4 Therefore, the BlaCK eanX cannot be used by people who did not complete the relevant diving • The BlaCK eanX can never be the only device for measuring depth and time courses. which you take under water with you. remember to always have with you a spare device for measuring the depth and time of dive and dive plan (runtime) • The BlaCK eanX diving computer has a set of features useful for advanced...
  • Page 5 Hospital in Zürich after over 30 years of research and is recognized by many experts as the best tested decompression algorithm in technical diving, • never leave your BlaCK eanX within the reach of children and under no cir- including dives at record-breaking depths. The algorithm is based on simulation cumstances let the children play with it.
  • Page 6 If you dived within the previous 48h, the computer will calculate no- BlaCK eanX as any other diving computer can’t guarantee that the decompression time (nDl) and decompression stops in a manner that does not information displayed assures desaturation of the body to such reflect the real saturation of your tissues.
  • Page 7 BASIC ELEMENTS STRAP ASSEMBLY The BlaCK eanX can be fixed on the hand with the supplied strap. In order to fix it, you need to thread the strap through the holes in the case, as shown in figure below: mOUnTInG POInTs OF sTraP OleD 1.8”...
  • Page 8 INITIAL START UP OF DEVICE The BlaCK eanX has four holes for bungee cord mounting: On initial start up of the device, the BlaCK eanX will display the configurator for setting some basic options (language, date and time, units). after they are set, the computer will start its surface mode.
  • Page 9 SURFACE 1/2 SURFACE 2/2 If the BlaCK eanX was used during a dive, then after completing the dive the In order to start up the BlaCK eanX on the surface, simultaneously press both main screen will display the following information: buttons briefly with 1s interval several times.
  • Page 10 BUTTONS MENU OPERATIONS The BlaCK eanX has two buttons. each of these buttons detects both a ‘quick The BlaCK eanX has two types of menus: press’ (under 0.5s) and ‘hold’ (over 0.5s). • Main menu – activated after holding the left button on any screen;...
  • Page 11 OPERATION MODE 2/2 The current operation mode is shown on the main screen of the surface mode: The BlaCK eanX enables operation in three operation modes: • Gauge (BT) – measurement mode. The device does not calculate no-decom- pression time (nDl) and decompression stops.
  • Page 12 DIVING – DIVE START 1/2 DIVING – DIVE START 2/2 The BlaCK eanX is equipped with a water sensor that is activated automati- cally once in contact with water; therefore, it does not require to be turned on The BlaCK eanX activates depth and time measuring mode manually before entering the water.
  • Page 13 DIVING – MENU FUNCTIONS DIVING – MAIN SCREEN 1/2 During the dive, in the main menu there are additional functions: The main screen of the device contains all basic information on the current situation of the dive: swITCH Gas allows switching of the currently used breathing gas BaTTerY CHarGe leVel mixture to another (only in eanx and adv.
  • Page 14 BlaCK eanX in Gauge mode (BT), you can select one of direction. when you start descending or ascending, the indicator will deflect three layouts of the main screen: full, simplified and minimal.
  • Page 15 DIVING – ‘DECO INFO’ SCREEN DIVING – ‘ADDITIONAL INFORMATION’ SCREEN The „Deco info” screen contains additional information related to diving, es- sential in particular for technical divers during decompression dives or divers The ‘additional information’ screen provides information on current time, water using enriched air: temperature and depth diagram (dive profile): CUrrenT TIme...
  • Page 16 LIMITS 2/3 after commencing the dive, the BlaCK eanX displays the remaining no-decom- To improve safety of the users, the BlaCK eanX contains built-in algorithms pression time (nDl) in minutes. defining safety stops either recommended or mandatory, depending on the dive profile and possible exceeding of the ascent rate.
  • Page 17 LIMITS 3/3 attention! Decompression dives can be performed only by divers when the BlaCK eanX displays a recommended or mandatory stop, it is neces- having proper licenses for such type of dives issued by recognized sary to remain the entire time within the depth of 6m to 3m (safety stop zone) diving federations (TDI, IanTD, PaDI DsaT, PsaI, etc.).
  • Page 18 To make it easier to remain within the stop zone, depending on the current depth, the BlaCK eanX will display one of three icons of the stop zone indicator: when planning the dive, take into consideration the possibility of exceeding the YOU ARE TOO dEEp ascend to the stop depth displayed by the device.
  • Page 19 (DCs). The depth at which the BlaCK eanX notifies of a gas switch can be set using The last stop may be determined at 3m or 6m depending on the set- function Settings >>...
  • Page 20 BlaCK eanX will automatically return to the main screen.
  • Page 21 If after switching the gas the computer continues to The BlaCK eanx alarms are indicated in three ways: by highlighting the value signal need for a gas switch and possibly (but not necessarily) causing the alarm, by displaying an alarm icon and its description on the main displays ppO2 alarm, it probably means that you switched to the screen.
  • Page 22 ALARM DISPLAY 2/2 DIVING – WARNING ICON The BlaCK eanX has the following alarms: If during the dive a situation that may increase the risk of decompression sickness (DCs), e.g. exceeding the ascent rate or omitting the safety stop, the device will display a warning icon.
  • Page 23 ATIONS THE SURFACE The BlaCK eanX, like any other electronic device, may fail during a dive. we You may set the bearing before the dive when necessary. In order to set the strongly advise against performing no-decompression dives with the use of bearing on the surface, select function „set bearing”...
  • Page 24 CUrrenT COUrse PreVIOUs BearInG activates the previous bearing from the list. The compass integrated with BlaCK eanX operates at deflection Functions ‘Course list’, ‘next bearing’ and ‘Previous bearing’ are +/- 80%. However, you must remember that deflection results in visible only when the course list was determined. more informa- lower accuracy and compass reaction time.
  • Page 25 COMPASS – BEARING NAVIGATION COMPASS – ‘RETURN’ FUNCTION The digital BlaCK eanX compass allows you to set the course (bearing lock) and ‘return’ function allows you to turn on navigation quickly in a reverse direction then navigating it. after you swam some distance with a set course. Therefore, you can take a...
  • Page 26 LIST 1/2 LIST 2/2 The BlaCK eanX is equipped with a diving compass that is the first in the world Once the file is uploaded correctly into „HeaDInGs” catalogue, the first course to provide navigation by a set course list. This feature allows you to navigate from the list will be selected automatically after you start the compass.
  • Page 27 AFTER THE DIVE – TRAVEL BY PLANE after completing the dive the BlaCK eanX will display on the main screen of the For a period of time after a dive, it is not allowed to travel by plane or increase surface mode, information on the surface break, current values of Cns count altitude (including travelling in the mountains).
  • Page 28 (DCs). attention: although after restarting the computer it enters the normal operation mode, data on the residual nitrogen will be de- leted. The BlaCK eanX cannot be used, if since your last dive less than 48h went by!
  • Page 29 The first page shows the list of dives The BlaCK eanX enables exporting of data to a file in UDDF format compatible where the consecutive columns indicate: dive no., date, dive no. on a particular with most of the good logbook programs for stationary computers.
  • Page 30 LOGBOOK – EXPORTING ENTRIES IN SETTINGS – BASIC PARAMETERS UDDF FORMAT 2/2 SETTINGS >> LANGUAGE Change of language in which the information BlaCK allows exporting data from numerous dives at the same time using the is displayed. function Logbook >> Export to UddF. SETTINGS >>...
  • Page 31 The settings of computer parameters are critical to your safety. Before each dive, check whether the parameters This function makes it possible to configure the depth at which the BlaCK eanX were set correctly, including conservatism (GF) and gas list.
  • Page 32 SETTINGS - CONSERVATISM 1/2 SETTINGS - CONSERVATISM 2/2 BlaCK eanX during calculations with the use of Buhlmann ZHl-16C model + GF Depending on the conservatism settings, the approximate nDl times in minutes uses the idea of variable conservatism based on the so-called „Gradient Fac- for the first air dive on a square profile will read as follows: tors”...
  • Page 33 SETTINGS – CONSERVATISM IN AIR AND SETTINGS – CONSERVATISM IN AIR AND EANX MODES 1/2 EANX MODES 2/2 In “aIr” and “eanx” you may change the conservatism settings indirectly by set- set the conservatism at level 3 when there is at least one factor which may ting one of the three levels of conservatism through the Settings >>...
  • Page 34 This function makes it possible to configure GF low and GF High parameters. Settings >> Computer >> GF for NdL The BlaCK eanx during calculations with the use of Buhlmann ZHl-16C model + GF uses the idea of variable conservatism based on the so-called „Gradient Fac- This function makes it possible to select the value of Gradient Factor which tors”...
  • Page 35 (DCs). oxygen toxicity! when the function is off, BlaCK eanx will not apply additional conservatism for repetitive dives. On every occasion that you enter the water, it is important and necessary to set the list of gases that are going to be used during the dive.
  • Page 36 • Status - The BlaCK eanX makes it possible to assign one of three states to a gas - Off (inactive) – gas will not be included in calculations and there is no possibility to switch to the gas while diving - On (active) –...
  • Page 37 This function sets the average dive depth alarm. The alarm will be activated each time the current depth exceeds the set value. attention! BlaCK eanX will not accept fractional percentage val- ues of oxygen concentration. never round up the fraction of the Settings >>...
  • Page 38 SETTINGS – ALARMS 2/2 SETTINGS – ASCENT RATE FOR VSI Settings >> Alarms >> Alarm clock Settings >> vSI ranges This function sets the alarm which is activated at a particular hour in dive This set of functions allows configuration of optimal and maximum ascent / mode.
  • Page 39 Settings >> display >> My colours If the alarm occurs when the BlaCK eanX screen is turned off, the device will automatically switch into normal display so that the user modification of selected colour set via colour change of particular screen ele- does not miss the alarm.
  • Page 40 SETTINGS – USABILITY PARAMETERS SETTINGS – USABILITY PARAMETERS Settings >> Usability >> Flip Settings >> Usability >> Button lock This function allows turning on and setting sensitivity of automatic screen flip This function allows you to run an automatic key lock after a certain period of time, thereby preventing the change of device parameters by pressing keys in situation when the user shows BT to his/her partner.
  • Page 41 SETTINGS – USABILITY PARAMETERS SETTINGS – WATER SALINITY like all devices of this type, the BlaCK eanX measures the descent depth indi- rectly, recalculating the measured pressure into meters of water column taking into account water density resulting from the salinity. If the device calibrated...
  • Page 42 SETTINGS – LOGBOOK SETTINGS – COMPASS 1/2 Settings >> Logbook >> depth interval Settings >> Compass >> Compass lock This is frequency of information log on the current depth in seconds. This function prevents the automatic switch back to the main screen after interval set in Settings >>...
  • Page 43 Settings >> System >> Start demo mode This function calibrates the compass and whilst the digital compass was This function activates the demo mode in which the BlaCK eanX simulates a calibrated when manufactured,, we recommend you check the accuracy of its dive.
  • Page 44 BATTERY CHARGING Settings >> System >> Wipeout device The BlaCK eanX is equipped with a high quality lithium-ion battery which has no memory effect. The manufacturer ensures battery durability of 1000 life cycles, This function restores factory settings and removes all data from the logbook.
  • Page 45 BlaCK eanX will automatically turn off UsB port. catalogue. 3. Disconnect the device from UsB port. 4. Turn on the BlaCK eanX and select from the menu Settings >> System >> Function ‘enable UsB’ is displayed only after correct connection Restart of the BlaCK eanX to PC or other device equipped with standard UsB port.
  • Page 46 LICENCE AND LIABILITIES AGREEMENT SERVICE The BlaCK eanX does not contain any elements that can be serviced by the Decompression software is an integral part of the BlaCK eanX device. The use user. In case of any irregularities in the devices operation, the device must be of the BlaCK eanX device for diving is equivalent to the user accepting the withdrawn from use and the user should contact the producer.
  • Page 47 THe User manUal. THIs aGreemenT eXPIres anD lICensee lOses ITs rIGHT 2 FIelD OF OPeraTIOn TO Use BlaCK eanX DeCOmPressIOn sOFTware In Case OF: (I) anY Use OF THe BlaCK eanX nOT In aCCOrDanCe wITH THe BlaCK eanX User manUal; (II) Use...
  • Page 48 OBlIGaTIOns TO lICensee, In COnneCTIOn wITH lICensee’s PUrCHase anD Use Censee Or anY OTHer PersOn FOr anY lOss, DamaGe, COsT, eXPense Or ClaIm OF THe BlaCK eanX, anD are In lIeU OF eVerY anD all OTHer rePresenTa- arIsInG OUT OF, CaUseD BY Or relaTInG TO lICensee PersOnal InJUrY Or TIOns, warranTIes anD GUaranTees OF anY naTUre Or KInD wHaTsOeVer.
  • Page 49 THe BlaCK eanX, anY OTHer sOFTware, Or OTHerwIse, FrOm anY anD all relaTeD maTTers wIll Be resOlVeD BY THe COUrT HaVInG THe JUrIsDICTIOn CaUse Or CaUses wIll nOT eXCeeD THe PUrCHase PrICe OF THe BlaCK eanX, OVer THe reGIsTereD OFFICe OF THe XDeeP anD lICensee HereBY IrreVOCa-...
  • Page 50 TERMS OF GUARANTEE 1/2 TERMS OF GUARANTEE 2/2 These terms of guarantee concern the BlaCK eanX diving computer hereinaf- • Damage and defects of the Product that underwent some repairs, redesign or ter referred to as „the Product”. The guarantee covers physical defects which reconstruction performed by the buyer or any third party;...
  • Page 51 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 1/4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 2/4 HarDware FeaTUres POwer PrOCessOr enerGY mICrO eFm32 GIanT GeCKO BaTTerY lI-IOn 1190mah FlasH memOrY POwer sUPPlY sCreen OleD 1.8” FUll COlOUr CHarGe TIme/BaTTerY 1.5h / 15-40h OPeraTIOn TIme OPeraTIOn TIme DePenDs On seTTInGs COmPass DIGITal, TrI-aXIal anD TemPeraTUre OPeraTIOn FeaTUres...
  • Page 52 – sInGle Gas aIr COmPUTer eanX, aDV. eanX – mUlTIGas nITrOX COmPUTer DeCOmPressIOn alGOrITHm ZHl16-C + GraDIenT FaCTOr The BlaCK eanX is equipped with a full colour organic led display which guarantees outstanding brightness and contrast, unobtain- asCenT sPeeD UseD FOr 10m/min able by displays made in other technologies.
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