INITIAL ACTIVATION Beuchat Watch type dive gauges are placed in a Deep Sleep mode prior to being shipped from the factory. The intent is to extend storage life of the Battery for up to 7 years, before the unit is initially placed in service.
• Lower/Left - Advance (A) button OPERATING MODE STRUCTURE Unless it is operating in Free Mode, the Mundial 3 will display Watch Time (Fig. 1) like a standard Watch until the mode is changed. The A button is used to access other Watch functions that include an Alternate display, Countdown Timer, Chronograph (stop watch/run timer), Daily Alarm, and Time settings.
• The Backlight does not operate when the unit is connected to a PC or Mac. POWER SUPPLY The Mundial 3 utilizes (1) 3 volt CR2430 Lithium Battery. Battery voltage is checked every 2 minutes during operation while on the surface.
User Manual WATCH DEFAULT TIME Default Time is the time that is displayed on the Watch until changed. Main Time is the current time at your home location and is normally selected as the Watch Default Time. Alternate Time will be the current time at a remote travel location. Upon arrival at the location, Alternate Time can be interchanged with Main Time to make it the Watch Default Time.
User Manual • A (< 2 sec) - to step forward through selections of OFF, ON, and SET (Fig. 7B). • M (< 2 sec) - to step back through the selections. • S (< 2 sec) - to save the selection. >>...
User Manual SET TIME (& DATE) Sequence >> Lead-in >> Date Format >> Hour Format >> Time of Day >> Date >> Alternate Time >> Default Time >> Show Dual. Set Points remain as set until changed. Set Time Lead-in, information includes (Fig. 12): >...
User Manual • A (hold) - to scroll upward through Month Set Points (8/sec) from 1 to 12 in increments of 1. • A (< 2 sec) - to step upward through Set Points. • M (< 2 sec) - to step back through Set Points. •...
User Manual CHRONOGRAPH (Stop Watch, Lap/Run Timer) The Chrono is operational during all modes (Watch, Free Surface, and Dive). Once started, the Chrono remains on the display and continues to run until M is pressed (< 2 sec) to revert to the Lead-in (Go To) screen if in Watch or FREE Surface mode or to the Dive Main if a dive was started while the Chrono was running.
User Manual SURFACE MODE Surface Main is the default screen displayed while in FREE Mode. Like Watch mode, you can access a group of functions including >> ALTs (Countdown Timer and additional data), Set Alarms, Set Utilities, Serial Number, and Chronograph. The CDT is separate from the one featured in Watch Mode.
User Manual SURF ALT 1 (CDT Status), information includes (Fig. 22): > Graphic TIMR. > Countdown Time (min:sec) with TIME icon, as >> 0:00 if no time has been set, or it completed the countdown; min:sec set if Off (or Auto) and ready to start; min:sec remaining if On (or Auto) with a countdown in progress.
User Manual • A (hold) - to scroll upward through Minute Set Points (8/sec) from 0: to 59: in increments of 1: (min). • A (< 2 sec) - to step upward through Minute Set Points. • M (< 2 sec) - to step back through Set Points. •...
User Manual Set SRT (Surface Recovery Time) Alarm, information includes (Fig. 29): > Graphic SRT. > Recovery Time (min:sec) with SURF & TIME icons. > Graphic OFF (or ON), flashing upon access. • A (< 2 sec) - to step forward through the selections of OFF, ON, and SEt. •...
User Manual Set DD1 (Descending Depth Alarm, DD2 & DA3 similar), information includes (Fig. 32): The Depth Alarms can only be set at progressively deeper depths with DD2 deeper than DD1 and DD3 deeper than DD2, then any of the alarms can be set OFF or ON as needed. >...
• L (2 sec), while the Backlight is On, - to reset the timer to keep it On for the full duration time set. Fig. 40 - SN This information will be required if a unit is sent to Beuchat for evaluation or service. Record it in the table provided in the back of this manual, and retain the sales receipt.
User Manual LOG & HISTORY • A (2 sec), while Watch Main Time or FREE SURF Main is displayed, will access and step through Log and History modes. Sequence: Main >> Log >> Day History >> Full History. LOG MODE Log Mode displays information from the latest 99 dives sequentially in reverse order (the most recent first).
User Manual LOG 4 (Profile) The Log 4 screen allows you to analyze dives on site without the use of the PC/Mac interface system. The dive's Depth can be observed while elapsed dive time is increased or decreased throughout the dive beginning at descent. LOG 4, information includes (Fig.
User Manual DAY HISTORY 4, information includes (Fig. 49): > Graphics DAY and AVE, indicating that the data displayed represents Averages for all dives conducted that day. > Max Depth with MAX and M (or FT) icons. > Dive Time (min:sec)with DIVE and TIME icons. •...
User Manual DIVE MODE Dive Mode is activated upon descent to the DSD (Dive Start Depth) set for 1 second, then the dive ends upon ascent above 0.6 M (2 FT) for the BDSI (Between Dive Surface Interval) time set. If a descent is made while the Chrono is on the display, it will remain on the display (even after a dive is started), until M is pressed/released to display the Dive Main.
User Manual DIVE MODE Prior to the first dive of a new series, if Wet Activation is set Off, Dive Mode will not activate during operation in any Watch Mode. It must to be in FREE Mode prior to activating Dive Mode. If Wet Activation is set On, Dive Mode will activate from any operating surface mode including Watch modes once the A/d senses the DSD (Dive Start Depth) set for 5 seconds.
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User Manual ALARMS When Alarms sound, the LED will flash. Also, the Backlight will come On (if Off) for 10 seconds, and a flashing icon or message will be displayed as an indication that an event is occurring and as a reminder to view the display to identify the event. When the Audible stops, the LED will extinguish and the message will clear.
UPLOADING SETTINGS & DOWNLOADING DATA The Mundial 3 is configured with a Data Port located on the back of the left side that enables it to be connected to a PC or MAC through a USB port using the BCI (Beuchat Computer Interface) Cable, when viewing the Watch Default Time screen.
Instrument Lens Protector. Small scratches will naturally disappear underwater. • Soak and rinse the Mundial 3 in fresh water at the end of each day of diving, and check to ensure that the areas around the Low Pressure (Depth) Sensor (Fig. 69a), PC Interface Data Port (Fig. 69b), and Buttons are free of debris or obstructions.
• Activate the unit and observing the display to ensure it is consistently clear and sharp in contrast throughout the screen. • If any portions of the display are missing or appear dim, or if a Low Battery Condition is indicated, return your Mundial 3 to an Authorized Beuchat Dealer for a complete evaluation before attempting to use it.
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User Manual SPECIFICATIONS CAN.BE.USED.AS • Watch • Digital Gauge for Free Dive activity WATCH.MODES • Main Time • Alternate (supplemental information) • Countdown Timer • Daily Alarm • Set Time/Date • Chronograph (run timer) • Set Time/Date: Date Format (M.D, D.M) Hour Format (12, 24) Time of Day (hr:min) Date (Year, Month, Day)
User Manual SPECIFICATIONS (continued) - OPERATIONAL.PERFORMANCE Function: Accuracy: • Depth ±1% of full scale • Timers 1 second per day Dive.Counter: • Dives 1 to 99, 0 if no dive made yet. • Resets to Dive 1, after midnight or by A+S (2 sec). Dive.Log.Modes: •...
Free Diving trainer. It is imperative that the physiological affects be understood and the diver is physically prepared. • If your Mundial 3 stops working for any reason while operating in Free Dive Mode, it is important that you have anticipated this possibility and are prepared for it.
Service Performed Dealer/Technician WARNING: If you do not fully understand how to use the Mundial 3 after reading this manual, or if you have any questions, you should seek instruction in its use from your Authorized Beuchat Dealer before diving with it.
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