Dusol AQUATAB S User Manual

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Page 2 AQUATAB S is a compact underwater tablet with a fully functional touch screen for entering information with a special stylus AQUATAB PEN, which allows divers to take notes underwater, collect and process data, save information, take photos, record videos, access information and run any Android application underwater.
Page 3 This User Manual is protected by copyright law, including applicable International Treaties. Unauthorized use, copying or distribution of this User Manual or any of its parts may result in administrative or criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted. All rights reserved. © Dusol LLC, 2022. Official website of the copyright owner: www.duslate.com.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Device layout and equipment ....................5 Front view .........................5 Rear view ..........................5 Precautions..........................7 Getting started. Quick start....................8 Using Stylus AQUATAB Pen ....................10 Battery and charging ......................12 Pressure and temperature sensor..................14 Underwater navigation......................15 Option #1 - RedWave wireless underwater navigation ..........
Page 5: Device Layout And Equipment
1 Device layout and equipment 1.1 Front view 1. AQUATAB S. 2. AQUATAB PEN. 3. Stylus button. 4. Stylus storage compartment. 5. Sealed connector. 6. Magnet activation sensor. 1.2 Rear view 1. Back camera. 2. Stylus storage compartment. 3. Stylus fixation Adjustment screw.
Page 6 Android applications. To ensure the safe and correct use of the AQUATAB S underwater tablet, it is important that you also read the instructions and documentation for the respective smartphone, available on the website of the smartphone manufacturer www.samsung.com.
Page 7: Precautions
2 Precautions. AQUATAB S has been designed and tested for use at depths of up to 100 meters / 328 feet. Carefully inspect the device before diving, if you find cracks on the protective glass or rear chamber or fogging inside the case, please DO NOT use the device, and DO NOT connect it to the mains.
Page 8: Getting Started. Quick Start
In order to turn on/off the AQUATAB S, you need to bring the magnet/magnetic element (included) to a special area on the front or back of the AQUATAB S and hold for 8 seconds until vibration: Upon start and OS load, you will see the Home screen.
Page 9 In case these requirements are violated, the manufacturer may not guarantee the correct operation of AQUATAB S. AQUATAB S is operated using a special stylus, which allows divers to work with gloves and, at the same time, enter data, click small icons on the desktop, draw any diagrams or take notes, etc.
Page 10: Using Stylus Aquatab Pen
3. Eyelet for fastening to AQUATAB S case. To use the stylus, lightly touch AQUATAB S protective glass using the pen tip. There is no need to apply excessive force, as the stylus is quite sensitive to pressure. With the help of the stylus, you can launch and manage applications, as well as make various drawings, diagrams and handwriting with the ability to recognize text.
Page 11 If the tip is damaged or heavily worn out, it is recommended to replace it. In order to replace it, unscrew the cap (counterclockwise), pull out the tip and install a new one. Important! Stylus AQUATAB Pen is an unibody device. Please do not try to disassemble the ...
Page 12: Battery And Charging
5 Battery and charging Before taking AQUATAB S to dive, make sure it is fully charged. It is recommended that the battery charge level be at least 90%. Important! To fully enjoy the functionality of AQUATAB S during the whole dive, we highly ...
Page 13 When the charger is connected, information about the current battery level of the smartphone and the total charging time of the smartphone battery and the optional battery will appear. On average, it takes 3-5 hours to fully charge the AQUATAB S with two batteries, depending on the remaining charge level.
Page 14: Pressure And Temperature Sensor
6 Pressure and temperature sensor. AQUATAB S has a highly sensitive pressure and temperature sensor that is designed to measure depths up to 300 meters. Please launch the AQUATAB service application to view the current depth and temperature data. Please refer to Section 8 for details on how the application works.
Page 15: Underwater Navigation
7 Underwater navigation. AQUATAB S is a unique device that allows the diver to determine his/her accurate geolocation underwater, which is obtained using the AQUATAB S’s inbuilt navigation receiver module. The navigation module allows divers to use the navigation functions and mark the exact location of objects on pre-loaded offline maps.
Page 16 Attention! For more information on working with maps, please refer to Section 8.2.  Hydroacoustic buoys-repeaters are designed to organize a long navigation base underwater, which is then utilized by navigation receivers to function correctly. The long navigational base is formed with the help of at least four buoys. Each set of buoys contains four buoys with serial numbers (addresses) from “1”...
Page 17 The following picture shows the variant of placing the hydroacoustic receiver on the main strap of a diver's cylinder. Next, you need to connect the RedNAV acoustic receiver to the sealed AQUATAB S connector. Important! It is strictly recommended to connect the RedNAV acoustic receiver to the ...
Page 18 Important! Make sure the service is connected - this is displayed at the bottom of the  AquaTab service application. If the service is not connected, then the coordinates will not appear and you need to find out the cause of this problem. See Section 11 for details. To the left of the 'Run' button is a 'Satellite' button to check the status of the relay buoys and determine if any of the buoys has a problem.
Page 19: Option #2 - Underwater Navigation Option Aquatab Floating Base
AQUATAB FLOATING BASE is a surface-based system that allows you to transmit GPS/Glonass satellite signals, as well as the Internet via a wire connected to AQUATAB S, which makes it possible not only to determine your location in an unlimited water area, but also to transmit any media content or information to the surface.
Page 20: Software
8 Software The AQUATAB S underwater tablet computer runs on the Android operating system, which allows you to install the applications officially available through OS app stores. At the same time, AQUATAB S comes with pre-installed applications, in particular, AquaTab and OsmAnd 8.1 AquaTab service application.
Page 21 The main Settings menu contains the following items: Main - allows you to make basic system settings. Connection – allows you to select how you want to connect to the navigation system. Depth Sensor - Fine-tune the pressure sensor to provide the most accurate depth data depending upon the dive conditions.
Page 22 Menu item "Connection": This menu item allows you to select the navigation system connection mode: USB (via a sealed connector) or BLUETOOTH (in case diver’s navigation receiver RedNAV). It also provides the ability to set the data transfer rate. Important! It is not recommended to ...
Page 23 The raw data and service information needed to analyze the dive data is stored in a dedicated RAW section: This information is necessary for our technical staff to determine the causes of problems that the user has encountered during the course of a dive or series of dives. When contacting our specialists, please download and attach with your request all data files from this folder without exception.
Page 24 The "Clear" button means to remove the selection and you can select files individually, if necessary. The "Delete" button means to delete the selected files. Please do not delete the files, they are necessary to solve possible problems related to the use of underwater navigation.
Page 25: Maps
OsmAnd Plus - paid version and contains the included map pack and additional features. In most cases, the OsmAnd Free version contains everything you need and is optimal for underwater navigation with AQUATAB S.  Important! For correct operation of underwater navigation system, please be sure to perform...
Page 26 "General" - "Broadcast GPS data to OsmAnd" section and select the version of installed OsmAnd application. Do not press the OFF/STOP button if you are planning to use underwater navigation.  Important! Please, learn more about the available both versions of OsmAnd, as well as the functionality on the developer's website (www.osmand.net).
Page 27: Specifications
1.1 kg 9.3 Navigation module The AQUATAB S housing contains an electronic control board that provides data transfer from external devices, including a navigation receiver, recharging the device and navigation receiver, connecting the device to a ersonal computer, and ensuring its operation as an...
Page 28: Care And Maintenance
In order to prolong the life of your AQUATAB S, please read and follow these guidelines carefully. Do not leave AQUATAB S and AQUATAB PEN in direct sunlight for a long time. Excessive heat may damage these devices. The device can be stored at temperatures between 0°C and +40°C.
Page 29: Aquatab Pen Stylus
After diving, immediately submerge the AQUATAB PEN completely in fresh water just as AQUATAB S. If you cannot do this immediately, do so as soon as possible after the dive. Check the tip - it should be intact and should move freely when gently pressed with a small amplitude.
Page 30: Problems And Troubleshooting
If you have not found a solution to your problem, please contact the Support Service.  Important! Do not disassemble AQUATAB S by yourself. In case of problems, contact the store where you purchased it or contact the manufacturer directly. The manufacturer's contacts are...
Page 31: Technical Support
Phone + 8 800 350-27-98 +7 (495) 198-11-59 Country of origin: Russian Federation. All of our devices undergo rigorous internal quality control and performance testing. The product fully complies with TU 26.20.15-001-39017689-2022. Manufacturer: Dusol LLC Russian Federation, 107564, Moscow, Krasnobogatyrskaya st., 2/2, 34.
Page 32: Service And Warranty
This product is warranted to be free from manufacturing defects for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. The manufacturer guarantees reliable operation of the AQUATAB S underwater tablet computer and the AQUATAB PEN stylus during the entire warranty period, subject to the rules of operation, storage and transportation.
Page 33: Recommended Accessories
The following accessories and devices can be purchased separately: Optional AQUATAB PEN. • Optional tip. • AQUATAB CLAW glove pad. • Optional USB cable for AQUATAB S charging and data transfer. • RedWAVE wireless underwater navigation system (transponder buoys + hydroacoustic • receiver). AQUATAB FLOATING BASE. •...