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  • Page 2 CompuMask™ FULL LCD...
  • Page 6 Pay special attention to items marked with this Warning symbol.
  • Page 7 The programs within the CompuMask simulate the absorption of nitrogen into the body by using a mathematical model. This model is merely a way to apply a limited set of data to a large range of experiences. The CompuMask dive Still, using the computer model is based upon the latest research and experiments in decompression theory.
  • Page 8  Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by AERIS/2002 Design could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 9 WARNING: Prior to diving with the CompuMask, you must also read and understand the AERIS Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual, Doc. No. 12-7203, which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recommendations as well as general product information. INTRODUCTION GENERAL FEATURES AND DISPLAYS...
  • Page 10 INTRODUCTION General Interface and Human Factors...
  • Page 11 Mask Optics and Display Interface NOTE: Characters and symbols (icons) appear as a negative field which is lighted against a dark background when active and invisible (dark against a dark background) when not active. Environmental Capabilities...

  • Page 12: Interactive Control Console

    INTERACTIVE CONTROL CONSOLE...

  • Page 13: Operating Mode Structure

    OPERATING MODE STRUCTURE WARNING: When Wet Activation is set OFF, the CompuMask must be activated by push button prior to the first dive of a new series. Com- mencing a dive will not activate Dive Mode unless Wet Activation is set ON or the unit is...

  • Page 14: Audible Alarm

    AUDIBLE ALARM...
  • Page 16 BACKLIGHT...

  • Page 17: Power Supply

    POWER SUPPLY...

  • Page 18: Bar Graph

    BAR GRAPH...
  • Page 21 PC INTERFACE...

  • Page 22: Alpha / Numeric Displays

    ALPHA / NUMERIC DISPLAYS Tank Pressure Display (NOR/GAU only) Depth Displays Current Depth Maxi- mum Depth, Stop Depth Ceiling Stop Depth...
  • Page 23 Air Time Remaining (ATR) Display Time, Date, Temperature Displays...
  • Page 24 NOTE: Each display represents unique pieces of information. It is imperative that you under- stand the formats, ranges, and values of the information represented to avoid any possible misunderstanding that could result in error.

  • Page 25: Surface Sequence

    WARNING: Prior to diving with the CompuMask, you must also read and understand the AERIS Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual, Doc. No. 12-7203, which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recommendations as well as general product information. SURFACE SEQUENCE OPERATING MODES...

  • Page 26: Surface Mode

    OPERATING MODES REMINDER: Once a dive is made in GAU Mode, the CompuMask is locked into that Operating Mode for 24 hours after the dive. SURFACE MODE...
  • Page 27 NOR SURF MAIN...
  • Page 28 NOR SURF MAIN...

  • Page 29: Set Modes

    Transmitter Low Battery trtr Upon access to a Set Menu, the SET MODES Backlight will come ON if OFF and remain ON until exit from the Set Menu. It cannot be turned OFF. Exit from the Set Sequence to the Main by depressing A for 2 sec...
  • Page 30 NOTE: Operation of the S (Side) button while in GAU and FRE a Set Menu will not turn the Backlight OFF as it Operating Modes does while operating in other modes. are also described in SET G GROUP (G = GLO = BACKLIGHT) separate sections of this manual.
  • Page 31 Set Backlight Level, NOTE: GLO Level is the % of the Backlight’s full (100%) power of illumination. NOTE: During the first 10 minutes on the surface following a dive, Backlight Level can be set in the same manner described above.

  • Page 32: Set F Group (Fo2)

    SET F GROUP (FO2) Set F Sequence: Setting FO2 for NOR Nitrox Dives: NOTE: The MODs will change if the PO2 Alarm Set Point is changed after setting FO2.
  • Page 34 SET FO2,...

  • Page 35: Set Fo2 50% Default

    SET FO2 50% DEFAULT, SET A GROUP (NOR/GAU ALARMS) Set A Sequence:...

  • Page 36: Set Audible Alarm

    SET AUDIBLE ALARM SET AUDIBLE ALARM,...

  • Page 37: Set Depth Alarm

    SET DEPTH ALARM,...

  • Page 38: Set Edt (Elapsed Dive Time) Alarm

    SET EDT (ELAPSED DIVE TIME) ALARM,...

  • Page 39: Set Tlbg (Tissue Loading Bar Graph) Alarm

    SET TLBG (TISSUE LOADING BAR GRAPH) ALARM,...

  • Page 40: Set Dtr (Dive Time Remaining) Alarm

    SET DTR (DIVE TIME REMAINING) ALARM,...

  • Page 41: Set Turn Pressure Alarm

    SET TURN PRESSURE ALARM,...

  • Page 42: Set End Pressure Alarm

    SET END PRESSURE ALARM,...

  • Page 43: Set Po2 Alarm

    SET PO2 ALARM, SET U GROUP (UTILITIES) Set U Sequence:...

  • Page 44: Set Wet Activation

    SET WET ACTIVATION,...

  • Page 45: Set Units

    SET UNITS,...
  • Page 46 SET NOR SAFETY STOP,...

  • Page 47: Set Conservative Factor

    SET CONSERVATIVE FACTOR, NOTE: When the Conservative Factor is set ON, the No Decompression Dive Time Limits are re- duced to values equivalent to those that would be available at the next higher 3000 foot (915 meter) Altitude. Refer to the tables in the back section of the manual.

  • Page 48: Set Sampling Rate

    SET SAMPLING RATE,...
  • Page 49 SET TRANSMITTER (trtr) LINK CODE,...

  • Page 51: Set T Group (Time/Date)

    SET T GROUP (TIME/DATE) Set T Sequence: SET HOUR FORMAT,...
  • Page 52 SET TIME...
  • Page 53 SET DATE...
  • Page 54 SERIAL NUMBER NOTE: The Serial Number and Firmware Revi- sion will be requested in the event that you contact AERIS regarding your CompuMask. Enter them in the Records section provided in the back of this Manual.
  • Page 55 SURF ALT 1 SURF ALT 2...
  • Page 56 NOR PLAN MODE AERIS strongly recommends that you review the Pre Dive Planning Se- quence (PDPS) prior to every NOR dive to help you Plan your dive as required to avoid exceeding no decompression or oxygen exposure limits. NOTE: No Decompression Dive Time Limits in NOR PLAN MODE are...
  • Page 57 NOTE: When the Conservative Factor is set ON, No Decompression Dive times are reduced to the values of the next 3000 foot (915 meter) higher Altitude. See tables in the Reference section.
  • Page 58 PLAN MODE LEAD-IN, PDPS,...

  • Page 59: Fly Mode

    NOTE: While operating in the PDPS, presses of the S (Side) button will not toggle the Backlight. FLY MODE...

  • Page 60: Sat Mode

    TIME TO FLY, SAT MODE...
  • Page 61 TIME TO DESAT,...
  • Page 62 NOR/GAU LOG MODE Accessing LOG Mode:...
  • Page 64 LOG PREVIEW, LOG DATA 1,...
  • Page 65 LOG DATA 2, LOG DATA 3,...
  • Page 66 NOR/GAU HISTORY MODE...
  • Page 67 HISTORY 1, HISTORY 2,...
  • Page 68 If you dive in situations where your trip would be ruined or your safety would be jeopardized by losing the use of your CompuMask, a backup instrument system is highly recommended.
  • Page 69 WARNING: Prior to diving with the CompuMask, you must also read and understand the AERIS Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual, Doc. No. 12-7203, which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recommendations as well as general product information. OVERVIEW OF DIVE MODE...
  • Page 70 POSITIONING A TRANSMITTER AND MASK Link Interruption Underwater...

  • Page 71: Dive Time Remaining (Dtr)

    DIVE TIME REMAINING (DTR)
  • Page 72 No Decompression Dive Time Remaining (NDC)
  • Page 73 ® ® Oxygen Accumulation Time Remaining (OTR)
  • Page 74 Air Time Remaining (ATR)
  • Page 75 Air Time Remaining (ATR) Alarm...

  • Page 76: Ascent Rate Alarm

    ASCENT RATE ALARM WARNING: At depths greater than 60 FT (18 M), Ascent Rates should not exceed 60 FPM (18 MPM). At depths of 60 FT (18 M) and shallower, Rates should not exceed 30 FPM (9 MPM). TANK PRESSURE ALARMS...

  • Page 77: Control Of Displays

    CONTROL OF DISPLAYS WET CONTACTS...
  • Page 79 WARNING: Prior to diving with the CompuMask, you must also read and understand the AERIS Dive Computer Safety and Refer- ence Manual, Doc. No. 12-7203, which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recommendations as well as general product information. NOR TYPE DIVE MODES...
  • Page 80 NOR DIVE MAIN NOR DIVE ALT 1,...
  • Page 81 NOR DIVE ALT 2 NOR DIVE ALT 3, NOTE: The Alternate Displays cannot be ac- cessed during the time (10 seconds) when an Alarm is sounding.
  • Page 82 SETTING THE BACKLIGHT LEVEL Set Backlight Level,...
  • Page 83 NOR DIVE NO DECO SAFETY STOP (if set) NO DECO SAFETY STOP MAIN,...
  • Page 84 NOTE: The Alternate Displays cannot be ac- cessed during the time (10 seconds) when an Alarm is sounding. NO D SAFETY STOP ALT 1, NO D SAFETY STOP ALT 2...

  • Page 85: Decompression Dive Mode

    NO D SAFETY STOP ALT 3, DECOMPRESSION DIVE MODE...

  • Page 86: Deco Stop Main

    DECO STOP MAIN,...
  • Page 87 DECO STOP ALT 1, DECO STOP ALT 2...

  • Page 88: Violation Modes

    DECO STOP ALT 3, NOTE: The Alternate Displays cannot be accessed during the time (10 seconds) when an Alarm is sounding. VIOLATION MODES...

  • Page 89: Conditional Violation

    CONDITIONAL VIOLATION Penalty Time NOTE: Upon entry into any of the following Delayed Violation Modes, the Audible Alarm will sound, even if Set OFF. When these events occur, the Alarm cannot be acknowledged (silenced) by pressing the A (Top) button. It will sound for 10 seconds.

  • Page 90: Delayed Violation

    DELAYED VIOLATION # 1 DELAYED VIOLATION # 2...
  • Page 91 NOR/GAU DELAYED VIOLATION #3...
  • Page 92 IMMEDIATE VIOLATION AND VIOLA GAUGE MODE VIOLATION GAUGE MODE MAIN DISPLAY,...
  • Page 93 Violation Gauge Mode on the Surface HIGH PO2 (PARTIAL PRESSURE OF OXYGEN)
  • Page 94 HIGH O2...
  • Page 97 WARNING: Prior to diving with the CompuMask, you must also read and understand the AERIS Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual, Doc. No. 12-7203, which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recommendations as well as general product information. NOR POST DIVE MODES...

  • Page 98: Post Dive Surface Mode

    POST DIVE SURFACE MODE TRANSITION PERIOD...
  • Page 100 AFTER THE TRANSITION PERIOD (> 10 MINUTES)

  • Page 101: Gauge Operating Mode

    WARNING: Prior to diving with the CompuMask, you must also read and understand the AERIS Dive Computer Safety and Refer- ence Manual, Doc. No. 12-7203, which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recommendations as well as general product information. GAUGE OPERATING MODE...

  • Page 102: Gauge Mode

    GAUGE MODE GAU SURF MAIN,...
  • Page 103 NOTE: Once a dive is conducted in GAU Operat- ing Mode, you must wait 24 hours after surfac- ing before the CompuMask resets and will oper- ate in NOR Mode (Air or Nitrox) or FRE Dive Mode. GAU SURF ALT,...
  • Page 104 GAU DIVE MAIN, GAU DIVE ALT 1,...
  • Page 105 GAU DIVE ALT 2, NOTE: The Alternate Displays cannot be ac- cessed during the time (10 seconds) when an Alarm is sounding.
  • Page 106 The mathematical model currently used in the CompuMask is based on no decompression/decompres- sion multilevel repetitive dive schedules. This algorithm does not take into account the physiological changes associated with the high pressures that competitive type Free diving can expose a diver to.

  • Page 107: Free Dive Operating Mode

    WARNING: Prior to diving with the CompuMask, you must also read and understand the AERIS Dive Computer Safety and Refer- ence Manual, Doc. No. 12-7203, which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recommendations as well as general product information. FREE DIVE OPERATING MODE...
  • Page 108 FREE DIVE OPERATING MODE...

  • Page 109: Free Surf Main

    FREE SURF MAIN,...
  • Page 110 FREE SURF ALT 1, FREE SURF ALT 2,...
  • Page 111 FREE SURFACE SET MENU FREE SURF CDT STATUS,...

  • Page 112: Set Free Cdt

    SET FREE CDT...

  • Page 113: Set Free Edt Alarm

    FREE DIVE EDT (ELAPSED DIVE TIME) ALARM NOTE: The FREE EDT Alarm can only be Set (turned OFF or ON) while on the Surface and can not be changed during a Dive. SET FREE EDT ALARM,...
  • Page 114 FREE DIVE DEPTH ALARMS (FDA) SET FDA 1,...
  • Page 115 SET FDA 2,...
  • Page 116 SET FDA 3,...

  • Page 117: Free Dive Main

    FREE DIVE MAIN,...

  • Page 118: Free Dive Alt

    FREE DIVE CDT STATUS, FREE DIVE ALT,...

  • Page 119: Free Dive Alarms

    FREE DIVE ALARMS FREE DIVE EDT (Elapsed Dive Time) ALARM FREE CDT (Count Down Timer) ALARM...
  • Page 120 FREE DIVE DEPTH ALARM(S) FREE DIVE TLBG (Tissue Loading Bar Graph) ALARM...

  • Page 121: Entry Into Deco During A Free Dive

    ENTRY INTO DECO DURING A FREE DIVE...
  • Page 123 WARNING: Prior to diving with the CompuMask, you must also read and understand the AERIS Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual, Doc. No. 12-7203, which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recommendations as well as general product information. REFERENCE...

  • Page 124: Uploading Settings And Downloading Data

    UPLOADING SETTINGS AND DOWNLOADING DATA...
  • Page 125 PC compatibility requirements: ® ® ® ® www.diveaeris.com (866) 732-7877, 8 Am to 5 Pm Pacific time.
  • Page 126 MASK PREPARATION AND USE...

  • Page 127: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING INSPECTIONS AND SERVICE...
  • Page 129 To Obtain Service: diveaeris.com...

  • Page 130: Battery Replacement

    NOTE: The procedures that follow must be closely adhered to. Dam- age due to improper Battery replacement is not covered by the CompuMask's 2 year warranty. WARNING: When the Battery is removed, Settings will revert to factory default values and have to be reentered, and nitrogen loading and oxygen accumulation used for calculations for repetitive dives will be erased.
  • Page 131 CompuMask Battery Removal WARNING: If damage or corrosion is found, DO NOT attempt to use the Mask until it has received proper service.
  • Page 132 Mask Battery Installation ®...
  • Page 133 Transmitter Battery Removal WARNING: If damage or corrosion is found, DO NOT attempt to use the Transmitter until it has received proper service.
  • Page 134 Transmitter Battery Installation ®...

  • Page 135: Transmitter Compatibility With Nitrox

    CompuMask System Battery Test INSTALLING A TRANSMITTER ON A REGULATOR FIRST STAGE TRANSMITTER COMPATIBILITY WITH NITROX...

  • Page 136: Altitude Sensing And Adjustment

    ALTITUDE SENSING AND ADJUSTMENT...
  • Page 137 NDLS (HR:MIN) AT ALTITUDE (IMPERIAL) Altitude 3001 4001 5001 6001 7001 8001 9001 10001 11001 12001 13001 (feet) 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000 13000 14000 Depth (FT) 4:20 3:21 3:07 2:55 2:45 2:36 2:28 2:21 2:15 2:10 2:04...
  • Page 138 NDLS (HR:MIN) AT ALTITUDE (METRIC) Altitude 1221 1526 1831 2136 2441 2746 3051 3356 3661 3966 (meters) 1220 1525 1830 2135 2440 2745 3050 3355 3660 3965 4270 Depth 4:43 3:37 3:24 3:10 2:58 2:48 2:39 2:31 2:24 2:18 2:12 2:07 2:24 1:52...

  • Page 139: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 140 SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)
  • Page 141 SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)
  • Page 142 SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)
  • Page 143 SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)
  • Page 144 SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) ® ®...
  • Page 145 SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)

  • Page 147: Inspection / Service Record

    INSPECTION / SERVICE RECORD Date Service Performed Dealer / Technician...
  • Page 148 Doc. No. 12-2736-r01 (8/6/07) ©2002 Design, 2007...

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