Page 1 Operations Manual ® DiveCAN Rebreather Controller Model...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual Table of Contents DiveCAN Petrel 3 Table of Contents ..........................2 1. Introduction ................... 6 1.1. Models Covered by this Manual ................7 ® 1.2. What is DiveCAN ? ....................8 ® 1.3.
Page 3: Divecan Petrel
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 10.2.1. Turn Off ............................53 10.2.2. Calibration ............................ 53 10.2.3. Calibration Problems ........................54 10.2.4. Switch Setpoint ......................... 55 10.2.5. Select Gas ............................. 55 10.2.6. Radio Station Gases........................56 10.2.7. Select Gas Menu Styles ......................57 10.2.8.
Page 4 ® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 11.12.3. Advanced Config 3 ........................84 11.12.4. Advanced Config 4 ........................84 12. Firmware Update and Log Download ..........85 12.1. Shearwater Cloud Desktop ................86 12.2. Shearwater Cloud Mobile ...................89 13. Changing the Battery ................. 91 13.1.
Page 5 ® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual DANGER This computer is capable of calculating deco stop requirements. These calculations are at best a guess of the real physiological decompression requirements. Dives requiring staged decompression are substantially more risky than dives that stay well within no-stop limits.
Page 6: Introduction
Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 1. Introduction The Shearwater Petrel is an advanced technical diving computer for open and closed circuit divers. Although we strive to make the Petrel easy enough to use without reading the manual, please take some time to read this manual to get the best performance from your new computer.
Page 7: Models Covered By This Manual
This manual provides operating instructions for the Petrel 3 DiveCAN® Rebreather Controller model. For instructions on the Standalone (SA) and Analog PPO2 monitoring Petrel models, see the documents Shearwater Petrel 3 Technical Modes Operating Instructions and Shearwater Petrel 3 Recreational Modes Operating Instructions.
Page 8: What Is Divecan
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual ® 1.2. What is DiveCAN DiveCAN ® is a digital communications standard developed specifically for rebreathers. Rebreather SOLO OBOE enoid & xygen xygen electronics) lectronics) ® ® Control Bus Monitor Bus DiveCAN...
Page 9: Divecan
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual ® 1.3. DiveCAN Advantages ® The DiveCAN standard was designed to improve rebreather electronics. It offers the following advantages over the previous generation of analog wiring: • Robust error-checked communications. A message is either received correctly or it isn't.
Page 10: Basic Operation
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 2. Basic Operation 2.1. Turning On To turn the Petrel on, press both the MENU (left) and the SELECT (right) buttons at the same time. Auto-On The Petrel will automatically turn-on when submerged underwater. For rebreather controller models, this is based on the presence of water.
Page 11: Buttons
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 2.2. Buttons Two titanium piezo-electric buttons are used to change settings and view menus. All Petrel 3 operations are simple single button presses. ns are simple single button presses. MENU (left) SELECT (right)
Page 12: The Main Screen
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 3. The Main Screen The main screen shows the most important information needed for technical diving. DEPTH TIME STOP TIME Top Row 60.6 22 Depth, Time & Deco Stops 1.23 1.25 1.27...
Page 13: The Top Row
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 3.1. The Top Row The top row shows depth and time information DEPTH TIME STOP TIME 67.0 22 39 DEPTH Depth Imperial: In feet (no decimal places). in feet Metric: In meters (displays with 1 decimal place up to 99.9m) DEPTH 69.7...
Page 14 ® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual Stop Depth and Time DEPTH TIME STOP TIME Stop – The next stop depth in the current units (feet or 27.2 62 27 meters). This is the shallowest depth to which you can ascend.
Page 15: The Center Row
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 3.2. The Center Row The center row of a DiveCAN controller always displays the PPO2 as measured by the three external O2 sensors. 1.23 1.25 1.27 All centre row positions show PPO2 information 1.78 1.77 1.78...
Page 16: The Bottom Row
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 3.3. The Bottom Row The bottom row displays the current mode, gas and decompression information. O2/HE CC 18/45 0 46 Circuit Mode The current breathing configuration. One of: CC = Closed circuit.
Page 17 ® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual Time-to-Surface (TTS) The time-to-surface in minutes. This is the current time to ascend to the surface including the ascent plus all required deco stops. All decompression information including Deco Stops, NDL, and Time to surface are predictions that assume: •...
Page 18: Info Screens
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 4. Info Screens Info screens provide additional information that does not fit on the main screen. DEPTH TIME STOP TIME 20.6 Info screens display on the bottom row. 1.23 1.25 1.27 Press SELECT (right) button to step through the info screens.
Page 19 ® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual Last Dive Info Screen (surface only) The maximum depth and dive time from the last dive. LAST DIVE #1234 Air integration Only available if AI feature is turned on. The contents of the AI info line will automatically adapt to the current setup.
Page 20 ® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual Average Depth Displays the average depth of the current dive, updated once per second. When not diving, shows the average depth of the last dive. Average Depth in Atmospheres (AvgATM) AvgATM The average depth of the current dive, measured in absolute atmospheres 3.13...
Page 21 ® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual Diluent PPO2 The PPO2 of the currently selected diluent. Not measured directly, but calculated as the fraction of O2 in the diluent multiplied by the current depth's pressure. Displays in Flashing Red...
Page 22 ® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual GF99 GF99 The current gradient factor as a percentage (i.e. super-saturation percent gradient) 0% means the leading tissue super-saturation is equal to ambient pressure. Displays “On Gas” when tissue tension is less than the inspired inert gas pressure.
Page 23 ® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual Gradient Factor The deco conservatism value when the deco model is set to GF. 30/70 The low and high gradient factors control the conservatism of the Bühlmann GF algorithm. See “Clearing up the Confusion About Deep Stops”...
Page 24 ® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual Pressure MILLIVOLTS 10.7 10.5 11.0 The pressure in millibars. Two values are shown, the surface (surf) pressure and the current (now) pressure. The current pressure is only shown on the surface. Note that typical pressure at sea level is 1013 millibar, although it may vary with the weather (barometric pressure).
Page 25 ® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual TISSUES BAR GRAPH TISSUES The tissues bar graph shows the tissue compartment inert gas tissue tensions based on the Bühlmann ZHL-16C model. Note that VPM-B also tracks tensions in the same way.
Page 26 ® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual TISSUES 16 tissue compartments Increasing pressure Inspired inert M-Value gas pressure pressure Ambient pressure Sample Tissues Graphs TISSUES On surface (sat. with air) Note: Gas is 79% N (21% O , or Air)
Page 27: Notifications
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 5. Notifications This section describes the different types of notifications the computer may present the diver. Limitations Of Alarms All alarm systems share common weaknesses. They can alarm when no error condition exists (false positive). Or they can fail to alarm when a real error condition occurs (false negative).
Page 28 ® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual Persistent Notifications DEPTH TIME STOP TIME Persistent notifications complement primary notifications, 3.0 92 displaying while a dangerous condition is present until the Low PPO2 condition is resolved. 0.13 Persistent notifications cannot be cleared while the condition...
Page 29: Vibration Alerts
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 5.2. Vibration Alerts In addition to visual notifications, the Petrel 3 has vibration alerts to help quickly notify the diver of warnings, errors and dive events. Vibration is Battery Dependant Vibration Alerts are only available when using a 1.5V Lithium or 3.7V Rechargeable Li-ion battery.
Page 30: List Of Primary Notifications
If multiple warnings are triggered simultaneously, the notification with the highest priority will be displayed. Clear that notification by pressing any button to see the next notification. Contact Shearwater The subsequent list of notifications is not exhaustive. Please contact Shearwater if you experience any unexpected errors: info@shearwater.com Display Meaning...
Page 31 ® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual Display Meaning Action to take Switch to a gas with a lower Warning Confirm Central Nervous System (CNS) HIGH CNS PPO2 or ascend shallower toxicity clock exceeded 90% (decompression ceiling allowing) Alert...
Page 32 ® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual Display Meaning Action to take This reset shows up after a Error Confirm software update. This is the UPGRADE RESET normal event that shows the computer has been rebooted after the software update.
Page 33: Compass
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 6. Compass DEPTH TIME STOP TIME 22.1 1.30 1.30 1.29 The Petrel 2 contains a tilt-compensated digital compass. Compass features: • 1° resolution • ±5° accuracy • Smooth, high-speed refresh rate • User set heading marker with reciprocal •...
Page 34 ® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual Marking a Heading To mark a heading, when viewing the compass press the MENU (left) button. This brings up the "Exit Mark" menu. Next Mark Press the SELECT (right) button to mark the heading.
Page 35: Air Integration
Testing and validation of the Petrel 3 wireless air integration system for the EN 250 standard was only performed with the Shearwater Swift transmitter. Therefore, the Swift transmitter is the only officially compatible wireless pressure measurement accessory certified for use with the Petrel 3.
Page 36: Basic Ai Setup
The Shearwater Swift transmitter can be installed without tools. Install transmitter on 1st stage HP port Install transmitter on the same side of your body as the handset. Range is approximate- ly 3 feet (1 m).
Page 37 ® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual Turn on the Transmitter Turn on the transmitter by opening the tank valve. The transmitter will automatically wake up when it detects pressure. Pressure data is transmitted approximately every 5 seconds. Enable AI on the Petrel 3 AI Setup On the Petrel 3, navigate to the System Setup >...
Page 38 ® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual Check that your tank valve is open Always take a few breaths from your regulator or purge your regulator’s second stage while monitoring your tank pressure for a full 10-15 seconds prior to entering the water to ensure your tank valve is turned on.
Page 39: Ai Displays
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 7.3. AI Displays This section describes the display field types that are used to display AI information. Tank Pressure Display The pressure displays are the most fundamental AI displays, 3042 showing pressure in the current units (psi or bar).
Page 40: Using Multiple Transmitters
When this occurs, data dropouts may result and could last up to 20 minutes or more. Legacy Shearwater transmitters of different colors have different transmit timing. This reduces communication collisions that could potentially cause a loss of connection.
Page 41: Transmitter Connection Issues
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 7.5. Transmitter Connection Issues If you are seeing “No Comms” errors, follow these steps: If the “No Comms” is persistent: • Check that the proper serial number is entered into the AI Setup Transmitter Setup menu.
Page 42: Example Dives
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 8. Example Dives 8.1. Basic Setup Before using the computer there are several things that need to be configured. This is not an exhaustive list of the pre-requisites for diving the system, but a suggestion of key tasks.
Page 43: Simple Example Dive
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 8.2. Simple Example Dive The following is a simple rebreather dive that includes decompression stops. In this example: Diluent: Max Depth: 125 feet for 42 minutes Dive Phase Description Petrel Display The mode is set to CC and the diluent is set to air (21/00).
Page 44 ® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual Dive Phase Description Petrel Display Once the NDL hits 0, deco stops will be needed, which display in the top-right corner. Deco Also, note that the NDL location is now Needed displaying additional info, in this case @+5.
Page 45: Complex Example Dive
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 8.3. Complex Example Dive The following is a more complex rebreather dive that includes dive-planning and multi-gas OC bailout. Diluent: Trimix (10/50) Bailout gases: 10/50, 21/00, and 50/00 Max Depth: 90 meters for 20 minutes...
Page 46 ® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual Complex CC Dive Example (continued) Dive Phase Description Petrel Display If the PPO2 sensors need calibration, fol- low the instructions from your rebreather manufacturer. On the PPO2 calibration screen, the top row displays the millivolt (mV) reading from each sensor.
Page 47 ® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual Complex CC Dive Example (continued) Dive Phase Description Petrel Display As we descend, the NDL decreases. Decreasing The TTS shows it will take 5 minutes to ascend to the surface at 10m/min (33ft/ min).
Page 48 ® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual Complex CC Dive Example (continued) Dive Phase Description Petrel Display After physically switching the BOV or mouthpiece, the computer needs to be set to BO mode for proper deco calculations. Two presses on MENU brings up the "SWITCH CC ->...
Page 49: Decompression And Gradient Factors
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 9. Decompression and Gradient Factors The basic decompression algorithm used for the computer is Bühlmann ZHL- 16C. It has been modified by the use of Gradient Factors that were developed by Erik Baker. We have used his ideas to create our own code to implement it.
Page 50: Decompression Information Accuracy
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 9.1. Decompression information accuracy Decompression information displayed by this computer, including NDL, stop depth, stop time, and TTS are predictions. These values are continuously recalculated and will change with changing conditions. The accuracy of this information is dependent on several assumptions made by the decompression algorithm.
Page 51: Menus
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 10. Menus DEPTH TIME STOP TIME Press MENU (left) button to step through 67.0 22 39 the menus. Press SELECT (right) button to execute command or enter sub-menu. O2/HE Menus display on the bottom row.
Page 52: Menu Structure
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 10.1. Menu Structure Main Screen Turn Off Surface only Calibrate Surface Sub-Menus only Switch .7 > 1.3 Conserv. Edit Low SP NDL Display Edit High SP Select Gas Brightness Define Gas Switch CC > BO...
Page 53: Menu Reference
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 10.2. Menu Reference 10.2.1. Turn Off The “Turn Off” item puts the computer to sleep. While Turn Off sleeping, the screen is blank, but the tissue contents are maintained for repetitive diving. The “Turn Off” menu item will not appear during a dive.
Page 54: Calibration Problems
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 10.2.3. Calibration Problems One sensor displays FAIL after calibration DEPTH TIME SURFACE This could indicate a bad sensor. It has failed because the mV output was not in range. The sensor could be old or damaged, FAIL and should be inspected.
Page 55: Switch Setpoint
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 10.2.4. Switch Setpoint DEPTH TIME SURFACE During a dive the “Switch Setpoint” menu item will be the first item displayed, since the “Turn Off” and “Calibrate” displays are disabled when diving. Pressing SELECT when this menu is displayed changes the PPO2 setpoint from the low setpoint to the high setpoint or Switch .7 >...
Page 56: Radio Station Gases
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 10.2.6. Radio Station Gases For computer models that support open circuit and closed circuit operation, the system maintains two sets of gases - one for open circuit and one for closed circuit.
Page 57: Select Gas Menu Styles
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 10.2.7. Select Gas Menu Styles Adv. Config 1 Two styles of Select Gas menus are available, Classic and New. Main Color Green Change between the two styles in the Adv. Config 1 menu.
Page 58: Switch To Cc/Bo
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 10.2.8. Switch to CC/BO DEPTH TIME STOP TIME Depending on the current computer setting, this selection will 30.4 42 30 show as either “Switch CC > BO” or “Switch BO > CC”.
Page 59: Setpoint -> .19
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 10.2.10. Setpoint -> .19 DEPTH TIME SURFACE Pressing SELECT when this menu is displayed changes the PPO2 setpoint to 0.19. This menu is only available when on the surface. This feature is provided as a convenience to prevent the Setpoint ->...
Page 60: Dive Setup
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 10.3. Dive Setup DEPTH TIME SURFACE All of the Dive Setup menus are available both on the surface and when diving. The values in Dive Setup can also be accessed in the Systems...
Page 61: Define Gas
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 10.3.3. Define Gas DEPTH TIME SURFACE The define gas function allows you to set up 5 gases in Closed Circuit and 5 gases in Open Circuit. You must be in Bail Out mode to edit open circuit gases, and you must be in Closed Circuit to edit closed circuit diluents.
Page 62: New Style Define Gas
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual Adv. Config 1 10.3.4. New Style Define Gas Main Color Green Title Color Cyan Similar to the New Style Select Gas menu, the New Style Define End Dive Delay 060s Gas menu shows all gases on the screen at once at the expense...
Page 63: Deco Planner
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 10.3.5. Deco Planner Introduction Deco Planner Calculates decompression profiles for simple dives. Calculates gas consumption based on RMV Next Plan Can be used both on the surface and during a dive. Deco Planner Menu...
Page 64 ® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual When used at the Surface Enter the dive bottom depth, bottom time, respiratory minute volume (RMV) and PPO2. Note: Residual tissue loading (and CNS%) from recent dives will be used in calculating the profile When the correct values are entered, confirm decompression settings and starting CNS, then select “Plan”.
Page 65 ® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual The first few rows will show the bottom time (bot) and the ascent time (asc) to the first stop. Multiple initial ascent legs may be shown if gas switches are needed. If there are too many stops to display, the results will be split onto several screens.
Page 66: Conservatism
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 10.3.6. Conservatism Conserv. 30/70 The conservatism settings (GF High and GF Low) can be edited Next Edit in the Dive Setup menu. While diving, only the GF High value can be edited. This allows changing the surfacing conservatism during a dive.
Page 67: Brightness
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 10.3.8. Brightness The display brightness has four fixed brightness settings plus an Auto mode. The fixed options are: • Cave: Longest battery life. • Low: Second longest battery life. • Med: Best mix of battery life and readability.
Page 68: Dive Log
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 10.4. Dive Log Display Log Use the Dive Log menu to review logs stored on the Petrel 3. Up to 1000 hours of detailed logs can be stored at the default Next Display sampling rate of 10 seconds.
Page 69: Next Log
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 10.4.3. Next Log Next Log = 0004 The dive log number can be edited. This is useful if you want the dive computer log numbers to match your lifetime dive count. Next Exit This number will be applied to the next dive.
Page 70: System Setup Reference
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 11. System Setup Reference System Setup contains configuration settings together in a System Setup convenient format for updating the configuration before a dive. System setup cannot be accessed during a dive. All of the settings available in Dive Setup are available in System Setup which can be accessed during a dive.
Page 71: Deco Setup
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 11.2. Deco Setup Deco Setup Deco Model By default this will show “Buhlmann ZHL16C GF” indicating Deco Model that the Bühlmann ZHL-16C with gradient factors model is Conserv (GF) 30/70 being used.
Page 72: Ai Setup
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 11.3. AI Setup AI Setup All AI settings must be configured on the surface before a dive, since the System Setup menu is not accessible during a AI Mode dive. Units Tx Setup...
Page 73: Tank Setup
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual Tank Setup 11.3.2. Tank Setup T1 Serial# 285817 Navigate over to and select a transmitter’s serial number in the Rated 207Bar transmitter setup menu to enter the tank set up menu for that...
Page 74 ® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual Rename Allows the changing of the transmitters title as it appears on menus and screens throughout the dive computer. Two characters can be customized per tank. The options are: First Character: T,S,B,O, or D.
Page 75: Bo Gases
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 11.4. BO Gases BO Gases This menu allows the user to edit the open circuit bailout gas list. The options contained here are the same as those in the 1 OC 99/00 “Define Gases”...
Page 76: Auto Setpoint Switch
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 11.7. Auto Setpoint Switch Auto SP Switch This page sets up automatic setpoint switching. The dive 0.7>1.3 Auto computer can be set up to auto switch the setpoint up only, Up Depth 021m down only, both, or neither.
Page 77: Alerts Setup
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 11.8. Alerts Setup Alerts Setup This page is used to set up custom dive alerts for Maximum Depth, Time, and Low NDL. Notifications will be triggered Depth when these values are exceeded.
Page 78: Compass
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual Determination of Surface Pressure Accurate depth measurements and decompression calculations require knowing the ambient atmospheric pressure at the surface. Regardless of the turn on method, the surface pressure is determined the same way. While in the off state the surface pressure is measured and saved every 15 seconds.
Page 79 ® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual Calibrate Calibration of the compass may be needed if the accuracy drifts over time or if a permanent magnet or ferromagnetic metal (e.g. iron or nickel) object is mounted very close to the Petrel 3. To be calibrated out, such an object must be mounted with the Petrel 3 such that it moves along with the Petrel 3.
Page 80: System Setup
Next Edit Unlock Only to be used at the direction of Shearwater technical support. Log Rate Sets how often dive samples are added to the computer’s log. More samples will give a higher resolution dive log at the expense of log memory. Default is 10 seconds.
Page 81: Advanced Config
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 11.12. Advanced Config Advanced Config Advanced configuration contains items that will be used infrequently and can be ignored by most users. They provide Enter Adv. Config more detailed configurations. Reset Adv. Config...
Page 82: Advanced Config 1
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 11.12.1. Advanced Config 1 Main Colour Adv. Config 1 Main colours can be changed for user prefrence. Default is green. The other option is red. Main Color Green Title Color Cyan End Dive Delay...
Page 83: Advanced Config 2
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 11.12.2. Advanced Config 2 PPO2 Limits This section allows changing of PPO2 limits. WARNING Do not change these values unless you fully understand the effect. Adv. Config 2 All values are in absolute atmospheres [ATA] of pressure.
Page 84: Advanced Config 3
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 11.12.3. Advanced Config 3 Adv. Config 3 Button Sensitivity Button Sensitivity This menu allows some fine tuning of button sensitivity. This Left can be useful to adjust downward if you often experience Right accidental button presses.
Page 85: Firmware Update And Log Download
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 12. Firmware Update and Log Download It is important to keep the firmware on your rebreather controller up to date. In addition to new features and improvements, firmware updates address important bug fixes.
Page 86: Shearwater Cloud Desktop
Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 12.1. Shearwater Cloud Desktop Ensure you have the most recent version of Shearwater Cloud Desktop. Shearwater.com/cloud Connect to Shearwater Cloud Desktop On your Petrel 3, start Bluetooth by selecting the Bluetooth menu item from the main menu.
Page 87 From the connect tab, you can give the Petrel 3 a name. If you Shearwater Cloud Desk- have multiple Shearwater dive computers, you will be able to top Connect Tab easily tell which dive was downloaded from which dive computer.
Page 88 ® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual Update Start-up Text Start-Up text appears at the top of the start up splash screen when the Petrel 3 is turned on. It’s a great place to put your name and phone number so your computer can be more easily returned if mis-placed.
Page 89: Shearwater Cloud Mobile
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 12.2. Shearwater Cloud Mobile Ensure you have the most recent version of Shearwater Cloud Mobile. Download it from Google Play or the Apple App Store. Connect to Shearwater Cloud Mobile On your Petrel 3, start Bluetooth by selecting the Bluetooth menu item from the main menu.
Page 90 A list of dives will be generated and you can un-select any dive logs you don’t want to download, then press OK. Shearwater Cloud will transfer the dives to your smart phone. Update Firmware Once the Petrel 3 is connected to Shearwater cloud mobile, select “Update Firmware”...
Page 91: Changing The Battery
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 13. Changing the Battery A large coin or washer is required to change the battery Remove the battery cap Insert the coin or washer into the battery cap slot. Unscrew by turning counter clockwise until the battery cap is free.
Page 92: Battery Type Selection
• Battery types that support the fuel gauge feature will give more warning before the computer dies. • Some battery types perform better in cold water. Shearwater recommends using Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries for best performance. Supported battery types: Battery Approx.
Page 93: Behavior On Battery Change
The clock is also updated every time the dive computer is connected to Shearwater Cloud Desktop or Shearwater Cloud Mobile. DOC. 11302-DiveCAN-REV B (2022-06-29)
Page 94: Decompression Tissue Loading
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 13.2.1. Decompression Tissue Loading The battery may be safely changed between repetitive dives. Like the clock, the decompression tissue loading is saved every 16 seconds to permanent memory when on, and every 5 minutes when off.
Page 95: Storage And Maintenance
Clean with water ONLY. Any solvents may damage the Petrel 3 dive computer. Service of the Shearwater Petrel 3 may only be done at Shearwater Research, or by any of our authorized service centers. Contact Info@shearwater.com for service requests.
Page 96: Glossary
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 16. Glossary - Closed circuit. Scuba diving using a rebreather where exhaled gas is recirculated with carbon dioxide removed. - Gas Time Remaining. The time, in minutes, that can be spent at the current depth and SAC rate until a direct ascent to the surface would result in surfacing with the reserve tank pressure.
Page 97: Specifications
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 17. Specifications Specification Petrel 3 Model Dive Can Controller Operating Modes Closed Circuit (CC) Open Circuit Bailout (BO) Display Full color 2.6” AMOLED Pressure (depth) sensor Piezo-resistive Accuracy +/-20 mbar (at surface)
Page 98: List Of Petrel 3 Models
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 18. List Of Petrel 3 Models The following is a list of Petrel 3 models to which this manual is applicable. The model / part number and Petrel 3 variant can be found on the Regulatory Information screen of the System Setup Menu (System Setup >...
Page 99: Regulatory Information
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 19. Regulatory Information A) USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
Page 100 - CISRP32/EN 55032, 2015. A11:2020 Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment. Emission requirements. - DIRECTIVE 2011/65/EU Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (ROHS) • Declarations of Conformity are available at: https://www.shearwater.com/iso-9001-2015-certified/ EU Authorised Representative: 24hour-AR,...
Page 101: Contact
® Shearwater Petrel 3 — DiveCAN Controller Manual 20. Contact www.shearwater.com/contact Headquarters 100-10200 Shellbridge Way, Richmond, BC V6X 2W7 Tel: +1.604.669.9958 info@shearwater.com End of Manual DOC. 11302-DiveCAN-REV B (2022-06-29)