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SUUNTO EON STEEL 1.6
USER GUIDE
2018-04-16

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  • Page 1 SUUNTO EON STEEL 1.6 USER GUIDE 2018-04-16...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Suunto EON Steel 1. Safety................................4 2. Getting started...............................7 2.1. Display states and views......................... 7 2.2. Icons..............................7 2.3. Set up..............................8 3. Features................................9 3.1. Alarms, warnings and notifications....................9 3.1.1. Configurable alarms......................10 3.2. Algorithm lock...........................11 3.3. Ascent rate............................11 3.4. Battery..............................12 3.5. Bookmark............................12 3.6.
  • Page 3 3.26. Safety stops and deepstops....................29 3.27. Sample rate........................... 30 3.28. Standby and deep sleep......................30 3.29. Surface and no-fly time....................... 31 3.30. Suunto DM5 and Movescount....................31 3.30.1. Synchronizing logs and settings................... 31 3.30.2. Updating firmware......................31 3.31. Suunto Fused RGBM........................32 3.31.1.

  • Page 4: Safety

    Make sure that you fully understand the use, displays and limitations of your dive instruments. If you have any questions about this manual or dive computer, contact your Suunto dealer before diving. Always remember that YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY! This dive computer is intended for use with compressed air only.
  • Page 5 WARNING: Using a dive planner software such as in Suunto DM5 is not a substitute for proper dive training. Diving with mixed gases has dangers that are not familiar to divers diving with air.
  • Page 6 WARNING: Do not use Suunto USB Cable in areas where flammable gases are present. Doing so may cause an explosion. WARNING: Do not disassemble or remodel Suunto USB Cable in any way. Doing so may cause an electric shock or fire.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    2. Getting started 2.1. Display states and views Suunto EON Steel has two main views in surface and dive states: time/no deco and compass. Change the view by pressing the middle button. The lower right field shows multiple information including max. depth, tank pressure, timer, and while diving, also no deco and stops.

  • Page 8: Set Up

    Tank / gas pressure information 2.3. Set up To get the most out of your Suunto EON Steel, use some time to customize features and displays. Make absolutely sure that you know your computer and have it set up as you want before getting into the water.

  • Page 9: Features

    3. Features 3.1. Alarms, warnings and notifications Suunto EON Steel has color-coded alarms, warnings and notifications. They are shown prominently on the display with an audible alarm (if tones are on). Alarms are always red. Warnings may be red or yellow. Notifications are always yellow.

  • Page 10: Configurable Alarms

    Suunto EON Steel Warning Explanation Dive time Dive time exceeds your dive time alarm limit Diluent high PO2 Diluent partial pressure of oxygen exceeds safe level (>1.6); no immediate danger unless diluent is used, e.g. for bailout Diluent low PO2 Diluent partial pressure of oxygen below safe level (<0.18);...

  • Page 11: Algorithm Lock

    In such a condition, you should descend back below the ceiling level to continue the decompression. If you fail to do so within three (3) minutes, Suunto EON Steel locks the algorithm calculation and displays LOCKED instead, as shown below. Note that the ceiling value is no longer present.

  • Page 12: Battery

    3.4. Battery Suunto EON Steel has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Charge the battery by connecting Suunto EON Steel to a power source with the included USB cable. As a power source use either your computer USB port or wall charger.

  • Page 13: Compass

    Suunto EON Steel includes a tilt-compensated digital compass, available as a main view. 3.7.1. Calibrating compass When you first start using Suunto EON Steel, the compass needs to be calibrated. Suunto EON Steel displays the calibration icon when you enter the compass view. Calibrate the compass by slowly rotating the unit in your hand in large figure-8 loops.

  • Page 14: Setting Declination

    To set a bearing lock: 1. Press the middle button to change to the compass view. 2. Hold your Suunto EON Steel in level in front of you, with the top pointing in the direction to your target. 3. Keep the lower button pressed until you see the Bearing locked notification.

  • Page 15: Customize Dive Modes With Dm5

    Dive algorithm You can select to use Suunto Fused™ RGBM or no algorithm (see 3.31. Suunto Fused RGBM). If you select no algorithm, Suunto EON Steel functions as a gauge (bottom timer) in that mode. If you select Suunto Fused RGBM, you have two additional options: personal setting (algorithm conservatism) and altitude setting.

  • Page 16: Decompression Dives

    With classic, information is presented in the traditional manner using numbers: Within each view of the mode, you can define what information is shown in customizable fields. When editing the view in DM5, you get a preview of how it will look on your Suunto EON Steel.
  • Page 17 An audible alarm and a downward arrow in front of a red ceiling number indicate unsafe decompression. If you ignore the alarm and stay above the safe margin for three minutes, Suunto EON Steel locks the algorithm calculation, and decompression information will not be available anymore on the dive.

  • Page 18: Last Stop Depth

    With decompression stops, the ceiling is always decreasing while you are near the ceiling depth, providing continuous decompression with optimum ascent time. Below is an example of what Suunto EON Steel looks like on decompression stop: NOTE: It is always recommended to keep close to the decompression ceiling when ascending.

  • Page 19: Dive History

    TIP: You can significantly extend battery life by turning down the display brightness. 3.11. Dive history Dive history is a summary of all the dives done with your Suunto EON Steel. The history is divided by the type of dive: Air, Nitrox, Trimix, Gauge, CCR Air/Nitrox and CCR Trimix. CCR dives are categorized by the diluent content used on the dive.

  • Page 20: Dive Planner

    ERROR is shown in decompression information fields. 3.14. Dive planner The dive planner in Suunto EON Steel helps you to quickly plan your next dive. The planner displays available no decompression time and gas times for your dive based on depth and gas mixture.

  • Page 21: Flip Display

    Suunto EON Steel 3.15. Flip display You can flip the display of Suunto EON Steel to have the buttons on either the left or right side of the dive computer, making it easier to wear on either arm. Change the button orientation under General » Device settings » Flip display.

  • Page 22: Gas Time

    Gas time is a default field in the lower right-hand corner of default dive modes. If you have not paired a Suunto Tank POD, the gas time field shows n/a. If you have paired a POD but there is no data being received, the field shows –. This may be because the POD is not in range, the...

  • Page 23: Language And Unit System

    1. Download and install Suunto Movescount App on your compatible Apple device from the iTunes App Store. The app description includes the latest compatibility information. 2. Start Suunto Movescount App and turn on Bluetooth if it is not on already. Leave the app running in the foreground.

  • Page 24: Syncing With Mobile App

    1. Download and install Suunto Movescount App on your compatible Android device from Google Play. The app description includes the latest compatibility information. 2. Start Suunto Movescount App and turn on Bluetooth if it is not on already. Leave the app running in the foreground.

  • Page 25: Modifying Gases During A Dive

    In another case, if for some reason a diver runs out of gas and needs to use a gas mixture from a dive buddy, it is possible to adapt Suunto EON Steel to the situation by adding the new gas mixture to the list. Suunto EON Steel re-calculates decompression and shows the correct information for the diver.

  • Page 26: Oxygen Calculations

    Suunto EON Steel If these limits are exceeded with a gas switch, Suunto EON Steel indicates the risk of ICD as shown below: In this example, the available gas mixtures for a deep Trimix dive are: Trimix 15/55 • Trimix 35/10 •...

  • Page 27: Rebreather Diving

    WARNING: Personal adjustment setting 0, -1 or -2 causes a high risk of DCS, or other personal injury, and death. In addition to the personal setting, Suunto EON Steel can be adjusted for diving at different altitudes. This setting automatically adjusts the decompression calculation according to the given altitude range.

  • Page 28: Closed-Circuit Gases

    Suunto EON Steel NOTE: For rebreather dives, Suunto EON Steel should be used as a backup device only. The primary control and monitoring of your gases should be done through the rebreather itself. 3.25.1. Closed-circuit gases On a rebreather dive, you need at minimum two closed-circuit gases: one is your pure oxygen tank, and the other is a diluent.

  • Page 29: Bailouts

    Suunto EON Steel During a rebreather dive, you can also switch to a custom setpoint at any time. To change to a custom setpoint: 1. While diving in CCR mode, keep middle button pressed to enter main menu. 2. Scroll to Custom setpoint and select with the middle button.

  • Page 30: Sample Rate

    3.28. Standby and deep sleep Standby and deep sleep are two functions that are designed to prolong battery life. Standby is an adjustable mode that turns off the screen after a set amount of time if Suunto EON Steel is not used.

  • Page 31: Surface And No-Fly Time

    3.30. Suunto DM5 and Movescount The Suunto DM5 software program allows you to track and analyze all of your dive logs and plan your future dives. With DM5 you can customize your Suunto EON Steel and update the device firmware.

  • Page 32: Suunto Fused Rgbm

    Watch the video on YouTube. To update firmware: 1. Select Suunto EON Steel from the devices list in DM5 If you are also using Suunto Moveslink, exit Moveslink before proceeding. 2. Synchronize if needed.

  • Page 33: Altitude Diving

    Suunto EON Steel CAUTION: Always use the same personal and altitude adjustment settings for the actual dive and for the planning. Increasing the personal adjustment setting from the planned setting as well as increasing the altitude adjustment setting can lead to longer decompression times deeper and thus to larger required gas volume.

  • Page 34: Tank Pressure

    1. Install the Tank POD and open the valve. 2. Wait for green LED on Tank POD to flash. 3. If your Suunto EON Steel has a blank screen, press any key to activate it. 4. Hold your Suunto EON Steel close to the Tank POD as shown.

  • Page 35: Timer

    TIP: Remove pressure from the Tank Pod when not diving to save battery life. 3.33. Timer Suunto EON Steel has a timer that can be used for timing specific actions during surface or dive. The timer is shown in bottom-right corner as scrollable item.
  • Page 36 Suunto EON Steel EON Steel switches to dive state when water is detected and the depth gauge senses water pressure at 1.2 m (4 ft).

  • Page 37: Care And Support

    It should be placed in a bag or other container where it cannot move around bumped or easily hit. Do not try to open or repair Suunto EON Steel by yourself. If you are experiencing problems with the device, please contact your nearest authorized Suunto Service Center.

  • Page 38: Changing Strap To Bungee

    4. Securely tie the ends of the bungee cord and cut off excess cord. 4.4. Charging battery Charge Suunto EON Steel with the supplied USB cable. If the battery is very low, the display remains dark while charging until the battery has reached an adequate charge level. A red LED blinks next to the display when the device is charging.
  • Page 39 2. If you cannot find an answer to your question online, submit a question using the form available at suunto.com/support. 3. Call Suunto. See the latest list of numbers on the last page of this guide or at www.suunto.com/support. Suunto’s qualified customer support staff will help you and, if...

  • Page 40: Reference

    Suunto EON Steel 5. Reference 5.1. Technical specifications Dimensions and weight: Length: 104.6 mm / 4.12 in • Width: 60.5 mm / 2.38 in • Height: 23.1 mm / 0.91 in • Weight: 347 g / 12.2 oz • Operating conditions Normal altitude range: 0 to 3,000 m / 10,000 ft above sea level •...
  • Page 41 Sample rate. 10 seconds • Memory capacity: approximately 200 hours of diving • Tissue calculation model Suunto Fused™ RGBM algorithm (developed by Suunto and Bruce R. Wienke, BSc, MSc, • PhD) 15 tissue compartments • Tissue compartment halftimes for nitrogen: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 120, 160, 240, 320, 400, •...

  • Page 42: Compliance

    FI-01510 Vantaa FINLAND 5.2. Compliance 5.2.1. CE Hereby, Suunto Oy, declares that the radio equipment type DW141 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.suunto.com/EUconformity.

  • Page 43: Fcc Compliance

    (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 5.3. Trademark Suunto EON Steel, its logos, and other Suunto brand trademarks and made names are registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy. All rights are reserved. 5.4. Patent notice...
  • Page 44 Suunto; 4. non-rechargeable batteries. Suunto does not warrant that the operation of the Product or accessory will be uninterrupted or error free, or that the Product or accessory will work with any hardware or software provided by a third party.

  • Page 45: Copyright

    Suunto knew of the likelihood of such damages. Suunto shall not be liable for delay in rendering warranty service.
  • Page 46 Suunto EON Steel Term Explanation Compartment See Tissue group Decompression sickness/illness. Any of a variety of maladies resulting either directly or indirectly from the formation of nitrogen bubbles in tissues or body fluids, as a result of inadequately controlled decompression.
  • Page 47 Suunto EON Steel Term Explanation Open-circuit. Scuba that exhausts all exhaled gas. Oxygen tolerance unit. Used to measure the whole- body-toxicity, caused by prolonged exposure to high oxygen partial pressures. The most common symptoms are irritation in the lungs, a burning sensation in the chest, coughing and reduction of the vital capacity.
  • Page 48 Suunto EON Steel...
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