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DIRECTION FOR USE RAFFAELLO RAFFAELLO FREEDIVE COMPASS FUNCTION FREEDIVE COMPASS KEEP OUT FUNCTION AIR/EAN OF REACH OF CHILDREN GAGE/FREE MULTIMODE KEEP OUT AIR/EAN OF REACH OF CHILDREN GAGE/FREE MULTIMODE www.cressi.com...
DIVE COMPUTER • Dive history memory. • Possibility of eventual Reset (desaturation reset), useful for instrument • CRESSI RGBM algorithm. New algorithm from the Cressi - Bruce Wienke rental. collaboration based on the Haldane model integrated with RGBM fac- • Bluetooth interface with general data and dive profile (optional).
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WERE FORCED TO GO BEYOND THE LIMITS OF THE SAFETY CURVE, THE times, which increases the risk of MDD. CRESSI RAFFAELLO COMPUTER WOULD BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH ALL THE INFORMATION REGARDING DECOMPRESSION, ASCENT AND THE IMPORTANT: Perform preliminary checks before using the computer, RELATIVE INTERVAL AT THE SURFACE.
This instrument IMPORTANT: after a dive carried out with RAFFAELLO in GAGE mode must therefore only be considered an aid to skin-diving for people who (depth gauge-timer), the instrument does not perform saturation and are diligently prepared for the risks involved in this activity.
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I I DANGER: Before using the computer, do some preliminary checks, checking the battery charge status and the indications on the display. The Cressi RAFFAELLO computer is an advanced recreational instrument that can DO NOT dive if these are unclear or faded and especially if the low provide all the necessary information on depth, dive times, any decompression battery icon appears.
(m-°C) and imperial (ft-°F) units menu that is easy to consult. of measurement. The RAFFAELLO dive computer can be connected to a portable device via the Cressi interface (accessory) and the relevant APP (accessory). It is...
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NOTE: The computer is able to switch on automatically on a dive within 20 seconds when you go deeper than 1.2m/4ft even if it is not switched on by the diver. However, Cressi recommends turning the instrument on and checking its parameters.
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MAX DEPTH DEPTH NO FLY TIME COUNTDOWN DEPTH DESAT TIME SURF TIME COUNTDOWN SWITCH ON (DESAT) NITROX (2 GAS) NITROX THE SCREEN SCROLL NO FLY TIME COUNTDOWN DEPTH AUTOMATICALLY DEPTH DEPTH DESAT TIME SURF TIME COUNTDOWN NO FLY TIME COUNTDOWN www.cressi.com...
MAIN MENU PRE DIVE AIR PRE DIVE TIME MODE-SET PRE DIVE LOGBOOK DIVE-SET TIME SET The computer is ready for diving. PC LINK SETTING & INFO SYSTEM PLANNING From the TOP screen, briefly pressing the LEFT/RIGHT buttons scrolls through the main menu screens: PREDIVE ORA/DATA MODE-S...
The current time and date can be displayed on this screen. The computer is ready for diving. If more than one GAS is used, the screens will change every second, displaying the dive-related settings. GAS 02% GAS 2 MAX DEPTH GAS 02% GAS 3 MAX DEPTH www.cressi.com...
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From this screen, pressing the button accesses the dive log: RAFFAELLO’s memory allows you to record up to 80 hours of diving in function allows you to choose the desired dive mode. To AIR/EAN/GAGE mode or 32 hours in FREE mode with pressure and tem-...
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Page 2 shows: PPO2 Page 2 shows: PPO2 MODE • the maximum PP O2 partial pressure value (1.2/1.6) • The maximum partial pressure value PP02 (1.2/1.6) • the percentage of oxygen in the mixture (21/50%)O2 • The type of immersion (AIR) www.cressi.com...
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Page 3 shows: LOG FREE PPO2 The FREE (apnea) dive log consists of 2 pages that can be scrolled by briefly pressing the buttons Page 1 shows: SESSION TIME - The maximum PP O2 partial pressure value (1.2/1.6) relative to GAS2 - The percentage of oxygen in the mixture (21/99%)O2 relative to GAS2 TEMP.
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- The minimum temperature of the dive °C/°F TEMP. SEL DIP Page 2 shows: (Single dive log can be viewed only if the session is less than 100 dives). To view single data in sessions with more than 100 dives use the Cressi interface (accessory). DEPTH STOPWATCH - The time recorded by the depth stopwatch www.cressi.com...
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The parameters that can be changed through the DIVE-S menu in NITROX RAFFAELLO is set up by the company with DEEP STOP active. mode are as follows: DEEPSTOP - SAFETY FACTOR (SF) - ALTITUDE (ALT)- The DEEP STOP icon indicates deep stop activation.
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12 to 24 hours before diving. CEILING I I DANGER: RAFFAELLO does not automatically handle altitude dives, The CEILING function allows you to optimize the decompression curve by so it is essential to set the altitude level correctly and observe the decreasing the decompression curve by 1 meter instead of using stages acclimatization period before diving.
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RAFFAELLO is set by the company with a basic Partial Oxygen Pressure the function. (PO2) value of 1.4 bar for both Air and Nitrox dives in order to ensure maxi-...
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ENABLING GAS3 DIVE-SET: SETTING DIVE ALARMS. FREE The RAFFAELLO computer is set with GAS3 in OFF. To enable gas and change its percentage, press the button Once the MODE SET (MODE-S) menu is set in the FREE mode, alarms can...
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Depth interval warning (STEP) TIME SET (TIME-S) TIME AND DATE CORRECTION A warning can be activated whenever a depth interval is exceeded, such as every 2m. (6ft.). By activating this warning, every time a depth interval From this screen, pressing the button accesses the time/date cor- is exceeded the watch will beep three times.
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04:00, 05:00, 06:00, 12:00, 24:00. In case you do not want to set a time interval leave the value at 00:00 and go to the scheduler. If you want to simulate the dive immediately, from this screen, pressing the button will enter the PLAN function. www.cressi.com...
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PC LINK - COMPATIBLE PC INTERFACE SYSTEM - SYSTEM MENU RAFFAELLO Cressi can be interfaced to d a portable device. To connectde- The system mode allows you to download data south portatlili devices, vicesdownload the Cressi app from change system settings, reset the instrument, etc. From the SYSTEM...
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UNITS - SETTING METRIC/IMPERIAL UNITS OF MEASUREMENT To activate the alarm mute function, from the AL.SP screen press the The RAFFAELLO computer can indifferently make its calculations either button to enter the function, briefly press the buttons to change by expressing values in metric units (depths expressed in meters and the ON/OFF setting, press the button to confirm the choice.
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COMPASS The DIVE (predive) screen is the one that precedes the dive.From this RAFFAELLO is equipped with a digital compass with automatic compen- screen you can check all the previously set parameters of the diver. sation. The compass usable underwater (DIVE) or on the surface (PREDI- VE).When the compass is not active the first line of the display shows the...
CALIBRATION OF THE COMPASS NOTE: The RAFFAELLO computer is set by the company to the AIR In some cases, such as after exposure to magnetic fields, it may be neces- function for air immersion with the PO2 pressure set to 1.4 and the sary to recalibrate the compass.
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SAFETY CURVE DIVES. Other important information is obtained by pressing the push-buttons AIR FUNCTION: DIVING WITH AIR. during the dive and represents: - The maximum PO2 set. When set in AIR mode, the following information is highlighted on the - The selected mode (Air). display during a safety curve dive: And the relative percentage of oxygen - Elapsed time spent diving (Dive.T min.).
Nitrox mixtures. In this case the NITROX icon will appear on the display and will remain present du- ring the dive and as long as RAFFAELLO remains set to MODE-S NITROX. In order for the computer to adapt its calculation algorithm to the new...
EAN (NITROX) mode.Dive mode setting). In this case, the NITROX icon - NITROX icon GAS1, GAS2, GAS3 will appear on the display and remain present during the dive and until the RAFFAELLO settings are changed again. In order for the computer to DIVE TIME MAX DEPTH adapt its calculation algorithm to the new parameters, it is necessary to (MIN.)
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PO2, which in practice means exceeding the limit depth allowed by the mixture in use. As already seen, the PO2 limit value is set by the diver between 1.2 bar and 1.6 bar. RAFFAELLO considers the value of 1.6 bar as the maximum allowable limit of Partial Pressure, and depending on the mixture used, it automatically reports the maximum depth that can be reached.
NOTE: The result of oxygen exposure calculations is rounded up to the next higher percentage value. The Cressi RAFFAELLO computer is able to graphically represent the level of Oxygen toxicity to the Central Nervous System (CNS). It is related to the DANGER: Do not use hyperoxygenated mixtures, either in diving or Partial Pressure of Oxygen and the diver’s exposure time to high Partial...
13 - 26 ft./min. 26 - 39 ft./min. 40 - > 40 ft./min. Cressi recommends respecting it at all times in order not to run into sa- fety problems. NOTE: In case the maximum ascent speed of 12m/min - 40ft/min is...
Whenever the time still available on the curve, indicated on the display by Cressi does not recommend using this computer to make decompres- the NO DECO icon, drops to 3 minutes RAFFAELLO warns us by sounding sion dives. an audible alarm. In this situation we are about to cross the limits of the safety curve and enter a decompression dive.
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“STOP” icon, along with the word DECO and the stop icon with the arrow pointing upwards flashing, signifying that during the last dive the decompression stage was omitted.In case you re-enter the water in the next 48 hours RAFFAELLO will sound repeatedly displaying the word STOP on the diaplay. www.cressi.com...
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DIVE TIME MAX DEPTH (MIN.) RAFFAELLO has a dedicated mode for freedivers with specific functions such as dive counts (time and depth) and surface recovery times. IMPORTANT: This instrument should be used only by certified divers: no computer is in fact a substitute for thorough diver training. Remem- DEPTH ber that safety in freediving is only guaranteed by proper training.
MAX DEPTH DIVE TIME (MIN.) Cressi reminds you that sport dives must be conducted within the safety curve and at the maximum depth of 40 m (sport diving limit): going out- side these limits means greatly increasing the risk of MDD!When set in...
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Never use this function unless at least 48 hours have passed since the last dive. When the Gage function is active, the GAGE icon will appear. NOTE: The RAFFAELLO computer is set by the manufacturer in the MODE SET (MODE-S) AIR function.
NOTE: If a dive is started after less than 2 minutes of surface interval, RAFFAELLO interprets it as a continuation of the previous one: the dive At any time during the dive, if lighting conditions do not allow easy rea-...
Time and date If the solid battery icon appears on the display, RAFFAELLO is able to per- must be reset.To replace the battery, use a screwdriver to unscrew the form all functions.
Sample tissues: 9 with saturation emittimes between 2.5 and 480 mi- the sale of consumer goods. nutes Cressi provides this limited warranty to the purchaser of the Cressi dive Depth sensor: computer of the Cressi dive computer accessories (product). - Calibration for salt water (in fresh water the indicated depths are about...
Cres- HOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF WARRANTY SERVICES si or an authorized Cressi center, it is possible to obtain service under the warranty in countries other than the country of purchase of the product.
Cressi therefore urges you to create back-up copies or make a written note of any important content or data stored in the Product.The Product or any part of it when replaced,becomes the property of Cressi. In the event a refund is awarded, the Product against which the refund is made must be returned to an authorized Cressi service center, as it becomes the property of Cressi and/or the authorized Cressi service center.
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