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2020VISION

Colour Display

User Instruction Manual
NOTE:
Due to the limitations of the print process, the colour screen images in
the printed user manual appear very dull compared to the bright, vivid
reality of the product. For better facsimile please view the manual on
PC/Mac screen.
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  • Page 1: Colour Display

    2020VISION Colour Display User Instruction Manual NOTE: Due to the limitations of the print process, the colour screen images in the printed user manual appear very dull compared to the bright, vivid reality of the product. For better facsimile please view the manual on PC/Mac screen.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ............................50 Manufacturer WARNING: These user instructions do not replace the AP Diving Rebreather Manual in any way and do not explain the full rebreather functionality. These instructions will detail the 2020 VISION Colour Display as part of the rebreather system only.

  • Page 3: The 2020Vision Colour Display

    The 2020VISION Colour Display The AP 2020VISION Colour Display (RBV11) is a 2.8” full colour, high contrast display that shows the diver real-time PPO fed directly from the rebreather’s two independent oxygen controllers. The Colour Display incorporates all the features of the previous monochrome display with the addition of new features to enrich the user’s diving experience.

  • Page 4: The 2020Vision Colour Display Features

    The 2020VISION Colour Display Features • For use with all AP Diving rebreathers using Vision electronics with firmware Version 07.00.00 and onwards installed • Large format 2.8” full colour display – 43% larger than previous Vision display • Ultra-bright high resolution, high contrast, display – 96% sharper than previous Vision display •...

  • Page 5: Important Information

    Important Information read the instruction manual fully before using the rebreather carry out all pre-dive checks prior to each dive use the Colour Display to monitor the rebreather’s performance at all times protect the Colour Display against shock at all times and avoid lens scratches by replacing the lens protector if it starts to peel make sure that the Colour Display is free from mechanical damage and that the lens, buttons and depth pressure sensor holes are not impeded...

  • Page 6: Parts Supplied

    If your computer does not have a built-in Bluetooth adapter, a Bluetooth USB dongle can be purchased. The Belkin Mini Bluetooth v4.0 USB adaptor (Belkin Part No. F8T065) is recommended. Available from AP Diving (www.apdiving.com) (AP Part Code: RBV91) 2 0 2 0 V I S I O N C o l o u r D i s p l a y...

  • Page 7: The 2020Vision Colour Display Configuration

    The 2020VISION Colour Display Configuration Display Cable Strain Relief Self -Activation Contacts Cable from Rebreather Lid via new lid fitting Lens and Lens Protector Buttons Mounting D-ring Elasticated Wrist-Strap 2 0 2 0 V I S I O N C o l o u r D i s p l a y...
  • Page 8 Depth Pressure Sensor Holes Note: Make sure that the depth pressure sensor holes are not impeded in any way that could affect their use Left Button Right Button Centre Button WARNING: The 2020 VISION Colour Display is a sealed unit and no attempt should be made to disassemble the housing in any way.

  • Page 9: Auto-Activation

    Auto-Activation Auto-activation has been added as a hardware feature to complement, in particular, the Recreational training requirements. There are two contacts, located on the front edge of the colour display. Once submerged or wetted these are designed to activate the rebreather. NOTE: This does not relieve you of the responsibility / need to switch the unit on before you enter the water.

  • Page 10: The 2020Vision Colour Display Mounting

    The 2020VISION Colour Display Mounting The 2020 Colour Display cable is designed to suit divers of all sizes, and for this reason has a cable length that will suit up to 95 percentile male arm length. This means that divers with shorter arms may want to manage excess cable by either wrapping the cable around the arm, tucking excess into the rebreather case or clipping the display to a harness D ring instead of wrist mounting.

  • Page 11: Pre-Dive / Self-Checks And Calibration

    Pre-Dive / Self-Checks and Calibration Buttons Button pressing methodology has been carried forward from the previous monochrome Vision handset. Whenever a button is pressed, a green mimic is shown. NOTE: Due to the limitations of the print process, the colour screen images in the printed user manual appear very dull compared to the bright, vivid reality of the product.
  • Page 12 To switch on the unit, you press and hold the left button for 4 seconds. The two controllers perform their self-tests. If the connection to the display is operational the display backlight will come on and the AP DIVING splash screen is displayed. Pre-Dive Sequence During the rebreather start-up process and self-tests, the 2020 VISION Colour Display’s larger full colour format creates a much clearer interface making it easier to...
  • Page 13 Pre-Dive Self-Tests Splash Screen AP DIVING – Built For Adventure Software Version Trimix, Nitrox, Dive Timer, Recreational 1 or 2, Firmware version number and Rechargeable Battery Identification Customer Info Name, Telephone, ZIP and Serial Number (factory programmed) When details change, please contact the factory for a free update.
  • Page 14 Pre-Dive Checklist NOTE: These are vital checks. Do not take them lightly. User Prompt Confirm the Oxygen cylinder is open. Look at the cylinder pressure gauge so you know the cylinder pressure. Then press the manual inflator while watching the pressure gauge. If the needle doesn’t fall, you know the cylinder valve is open far enough and you know the hose is connected to the manual inflator.
  • Page 15 Calibration Must Calibrate Select ‘Yes’ to calibrate the oxygen sensors and zero the CO Sensor (if fitted) Ambient Pressure The ambient pressure as seen by the depth pressure sensor Oxygen % Enter the oxygen % to be used for calibration User Prompt Confirm the rebreather mouthpiece is open in preparation for calibration...

  • Page 16: Surface Mode

    Surface Mode Following a successful calibration the 2020 Colour Display will enter ‘Surface Mode’. Master Battery Status Controller Values Setpoint Setpoint Switch Gas Type Method Atmospheric Time Pressure The 2020 Colour Display has been laid out in a very similar fashion to the previous monochrome display so it is very easy for existing users to switch between the two displays.

  • Page 17: Dive Mode

    Dive Mode No Stop Time (NST) Display Until sufficient depth and time causes a decompression obligation, the colour display will show a no stop time (NST) along with the dive time and current depth. Scrubber Monitor Dive Time Max Depth No Stop Time Current Depth The no stop time is shown in green, meaning there is currently no decompression...
  • Page 18 status in this example are in red showing a low battery issue and poor condition of the CO scrubber. Estimated Time To Surface (EST) Display When the current depth has been shallower than the ceiling depth for more than 2 minutes (a ceiling violation), the TTS will be replaced with an EST (estimated time to surface).

  • Page 19: Menus

    Menus Menu Entry To enter or exit MENU Mode, press the outside two buttons simultaneously or within 0.5 seconds of each other. The sub menus contain slightly different options depending on whether on the surface or underwater and the software version installed (Trimix, Nitrox, Dive Timer, Recreational 1 or 2).
  • Page 20 CCR Menu Please note: the high Setpoint automatically defaults to 1.3 and the low Setpoint to 0.7 every time you switch on. All other options are user settable and remain on your chosen settings until you change them again. High Setpoint Adjustment range = 0.90 –...
  • Page 21 Deco Menu Select Diluent 9 programmable gases Gradient Factors GF Low 5 – 90 GF High 30 – 98 Depth Units Feet or Metres Oxygen Exposure % CNS % and OTU % Clock Edit Time and Date LogBook View Date, Time, Duration and Max Depth of previous dives Demo Mode Simulate a dive...

  • Page 22: Colour Themes

    Colour Themes The 2020 Colour Display features selectable colour themes including ‘Colour Blind’ and ‘Candy’ themes. The default ‘SMART’ theme utilises high contrast white text on a black background and conditional red and green colouring for dynamic elements. It is clear, crisp and easy to interpret.
  • Page 23 The ‘Candy’ and high contrast black on white ‘Mono White’ themes have been created to be more striking in certain water conditions. The new ‘AP Colour Theme Designer’ program allows divers to create and upload their own customised colour themes to ‘Custom 1’ and ‘Custom 2’. 2 0 2 0 V I S I O N C o l o u r D i s p l a y P a g e | 23...

  • Page 24: Setpoint And Battery Icons

    Setpoint and Battery Icons Setpoint Master Battery Status Controller B1 & B2 Setpoint Setpoint Switch Method The Setpoint Switch Mode icons are shown below: manual, automatic, gradual and forced low (respectively). If the diver selects to switch to Open Circuit, the ‘OC’ symbol will replace the Setpoint mode icon.

  • Page 25: Optional Connectivity

    Battery Icons The 2020 Colour Display incorporates the same highlighted frame to indicate which battery is the master (providing power to the solenoid and display). Conditional colouring is used to help highlight a low battery condition Optional Connectivity There are various options that can be used with AP rebreathers and these options are highlighted on the HUS (the AP Head-Up Screen - if fitted), as well as on the handset.
  • Page 26 Sensor fitted If a Scrubber Monitor is not fitted, but a CO Sensor is present then ‘++++’ is displayed. If both the Scrubber Monitor and CO Sensor are fitted ‘++++’ can be seen when the left button is pressed and held to verify that the CO Sensor is fitted.

  • Page 27: Warnings

    Warnings Warnings are shown on both the 2020 Colour Display and the HUS (if fitted). Battery with warning Conditional Colouring Warning Description The 2020 Colour Display shows which Controllers (or Batteries) are generating the warning and the warning is displayed in high contrast white on red. Controllers with Conditional warning...
  • Page 28 Other warnings displayed on the 2020 VISION Colour Display are as follows: Warning for Warning text displayed High Oxygen HIGH OXYGEN Low Oxygen LOW OXYGEN Scrubber Monitor - Ascend SCRUBBER WARNING - ASCEND Scrubber Monitor - Bailout SCRUBBER WARNING - BAILOUT Alarm - Ascend CO2 ALARM - ASCEND Alarm - Bailout...

  • Page 29: Compass

    Compass The 2020 Colour Display features a three axis, tilt compensated digital compass with the ability to mark a heading. Compass Layout When activated the compass replaces the top bar information. It is drawn as a horizontal band with fixed borders that include two small arrows marking your direction.
  • Page 30 Set a heading Once the compass is activated a heading can be set by holding the right button for 2 seconds This displays ‘Set Heading?’ option. Pressing the left button to select ‘Yes’ will set your current direction as a heading, by placing a marker on the inner band of the compass.
  • Page 31 The second example shows a current direction just off the reciprocal heading and that if you were to turn left or right you would be turning towards either 90 degree marker. Turning the Compass Off Once the Compass is activated either with or without a set heading, it can be turned off by again holding the right button for 2 seconds to display the ‘Set Heading?’...
  • Page 32 The oxygen sensor mV readings and gradient factor details can be seen by keeping the left button held for a further 2 seconds. Whenever a warning is active on the display, the top bar information will be shown along with the warning but the compass details will still be shown as the warning alternates with the depth, time and decompression information.
  • Page 33 Calibrating the Compass There are two elements to the compass; a magnetometer and an accelerometer. The accelerometer calibration is a one off calibration and should only need to be redone once per year. The Magnetometer though will require routine calibration particularly when used in a different geographic location or if the accuracy drifts or the handset is subjected to magnetic material.
  • Page 34 Keep rotating for the full 15 seconds with the goal of achieving a green bar for each plane, indicating that the magnetometer has been subjected to sufficient rotations. The longer the bar, the more accurate the calibration will be. If each bar is green after 15 seconds, the magnetometer will calibrate successfully and this screen will be displayed.

  • Page 35: Backlight / Brightness Control

    Failed Compass Calibration If the handset is not rotated sufficiently enough during either calibration process to give an accurate calibration, a ‘No Calibration’ screen will be displayed. This will indicate which plane did not receive enough rotations with a red box. In the first example the X plane caused the failed calibration and in the second example, it was the Y and Z.

  • Page 36: Post-Dive

    Post-Dive Power Control (Shutdown) The Power Control screen may be entered at any time, from any screen by pressing the centre and right buttons simultaneously. The Power Control allows the shutdown of either of the controllers or the whole system, except when underwater. 2 0 2 0 V I S I O N C o l o u r D i s p l a y P a g e | 36...
  • Page 37 Whilst underwater you cannot turn off the entire system, the ALL OFF option shown at the surface becomes NONE OFF. If one controller is switched off it may be switched on again using the same power control screen. 2 0 2 0 V I S I O N C o l o u r D i s p l a y P a g e | 37...
  • Page 38 Log Book The 2020 Colour Display features an improved Log Book that graphically displays dive profiles. The Depth vs Time graphic shows both the actual dive profile in white and any accrued decompression obligation as a ceiling in red. Dive Duration Max.

  • Page 39: Software Upgrades, Updates And Language Options

    If your computer does not have a built-in Bluetooth adapter, a Bluetooth USB dongle can be purchased. The Belkin Mini Bluetooth v4.0 USB adaptor (Belkin Part No. F8T065) is recommended. Available from the AP Diving site (www.apdiving.com) (AP Part Code: RBV91)

  • Page 40: Bluetooth Setup

    Bluetooth Setup External Bluetooth adaptor (Computers without built-in Bluetooth) First, the computer has to recognise the Bluetooth USB adaptor/dongle and allocate the correct driver for that adaptor. Second, the product has to be “paired” with your computer. Internal Bluetooth adaptor (Computers with built in Bluetooth) The process is easier with a built-in Bluetooth adapter.
  • Page 41 4. Click ‘Start’, ‘Devices and Printers’ and then ‘Add a Device’ at the top of the ‘Devices and Printers’ window. 2 0 2 0 V I S I O N C o l o u r D i s p l a y P a g e | 41...
  • Page 42 5. Double click the new Bluetooth device – AP Vision- xxxx 6. Often the device is automatically paired but on some systems you will be required to enter the “device’s pairing code”, which is apvision (all in lowercase, no spaces). This will pair the device and it will now be displayed in the ‘Devices’...
  • Page 43 7. Right click on the AP Vision-xxxx Bluetooth device logo, select Properties and then the Hardware tab and note the ‘COM Port’ allocated to the device. You will need to use this port in the AP Communicator program. If necessary you can go into Properties/Advanced and change the COM port number.
  • Page 44 8. Start the AP Communicator program by double clicking on the Desktop icon, then click on Settings. 9. Click on the down arrow on the right of the Com Port Selections: 10. Select the COM port of the AP Vision-xxxx device: 2 0 2 0 V I S I O N C o l o u r D i s p l a y P a g e | 44...

  • Page 45: Bluetooth Download

    Bluetooth Download To download dives from the 2020 Colour Display: 1. Ensure the correct COM port is selected (as above). 2. Select an appropriate directory to store the dive logs. 3. Place the 2020 Colour Display into PC Link mode by pressing and holding the left and centre buttons.

  • Page 46: Logging

    Logging The Colour Display has a greatly expanded memory, 500x larger than the previous Vision (monochrome display) capacity. The 32Mb of memory allows approx. 500 to 3000 dives to be logged (depending on the duration of the dives). The latest version of the AP LogViewer program is supplied with the 2020 VISION Colour Display (version V5_2_1_1 onwards) allowing all dive logs to be viewed and extra details added by the diver (location, weather, etc.) to produce a comprehensive history of your rebreather diving.

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    Do not attempt to modify the rebreather or 2020 Colour Display. The Colour Display will be inspected by AP Diving or one of their authorised service distributors during the rebreather lid annual service. WARNING – Do not attempt to dispose of the Rebreather Lid or the 2020 VISION Colour Display at the end of their life.

  • Page 48: Technical Data

    650 – 1080 mbar Digital Pressure Sensor 0 – 14 bar Maximum Operating Depth 100m (this coincides with the maximum depth proven for all AP Diving rebreather parameters according to EN14143) Display 2.8” ultra-bright full colour LCD Housing Hard-anodised marine grade aluminium...

  • Page 49: Ec Type Approval

    EC TYPE Approval EC Type approved by SGS United Kingdom Ltd, Unit 202b, Worle Parkway, Western- Super-Mare, Somerset, BA22 6WA. Notified Body number 0120. The “Inspiration XPD”, “Inspiration EVP” and “Inspiration EVO” (complete with Colour Display) are CE approved to 40m using an air diluent and 100m using a Heliox or Trimix (with a max.

  • Page 50: Manufacturer

    Manufacturer Designed and Manufactured in the UK by: Ambient Pressure Diving Ltd Unit 2C, Water-ma-Trout Industrial Estate, Helston, Cornwall. TR13 0LW. Telephone: +44 (0)1326 563834 FAX: +44 (0)1326 573605 www.apdiving.com For spares and accessories visit: www.apdiving.com 2 0 2 0 V I S I O N C o l o u r D i s p l a y P a g e | 50...

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