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  • Page 1 DataTrans Plus owner's guide...
  • Page 3 Pay special attention to items marked with this Warning symbol. WARNINGS: • The DataTrans Plus is intended for use by recreational divers who have successfully completed a nationally recognized course in scuba diving, and diving with enriched nitrogen-oxygen (nitrox) mixtures.
  • Page 4 This warranty will be considered void if the DataTrans Plus was purchased from anyone other than an Authorized Oceanic Dealer, and/or if the registration card is not filled out completely at the time of purchase and mailed to Oceanic within 30 days of purchase, and/or if the annual inspection is not done according to this owner’s guide.
  • Page 5 The programs within the DataTrans Plus simulate the absorption of nitrogen into the body by using a mathematical model. This model is merely a way to apply a limited set of data to a large range of experiences. The DataTrans Plus dive computer model is based upon the latest research and experiments in decompression theory.
  • Page 6 Connect the equipment and the affected receiver to power outlets on separate circuits. d. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Oceanic could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    DataTrans Plus CONTENTS FEATURES & DISPLAYS ............1 Introduction ........................2 Interactive Control Console ..................4 Informational Displays ....................5 Universal Graphic Diver Interface ................6 Tissue Loading Bar Graph ..................7 Oxygen Accumlation Bar Graph ................8 Variable Ascent Rate Indicator ................9 Breathing Gas Consumption Indicator ..............
  • Page 8 Operating Temperature ..................... 22 Sharing the DataTrans Plus ..................23 Graphic Interface Legend ..................24 ACTIVATION & SETUP ............. 25 Making the DataTrans Plus Personal ............... 26 Activating the Display ....................27 Surface Mode ......................31 Mode Menu System ....................31 Entering Settings .......................
  • Page 9 DataTrans Plus CONTENTS (continued) Breathing Gas Alarm Set Point ................. 38 Set Depth & Breathing Gas Alarms ..............39 Turning Off the Audible Alarm ................. 40 Linking Procedure ....................41 Set Language ......................43 Language Correction Procedure ................ 44 PREDIVE & DIVE MODES ............45 Positioning of the Display Module ................
  • Page 10 ® CONTENTS (continued) Ascending to the Surface .................... 57 Altitude Diving ......................59 POST DIVE MODES ..............61 Post Dive Surface Mode ....................62 Transition Period ....................62 FO2 Mode ........................63 Plan Mode ........................63 Time to Fly ........................64 Dive Log Mode ......................
  • Page 11 DataTrans Plus CONTENTS (continued) Violation Modes ......................79 Conditional Violation Mode ................... 79 Delayed Violation Mode ..................80 Immediate Violation Mode ..................83 Gauge Mode ......................84 Permanent Violation ....................84 Exceeding Maximum Operating Depth ..............85 Oxygen Exposure ......................86 Partial Pressure of Oxygen ..................
  • Page 12 Multiple Tissue Tracking ..................110 No Decompression Limits ..................112 Repetitive Decompression Diving ................112 Specifications ......................114 Responsible Computer Diving ................. 117 Language Cross Reference ..................118 Glossary ........................121 Accessories ........................ 125 DataTrans Plus Service Record ................126...

  • Page 13: Features & Displays

    DataTrans Plus FEATURES DISPLAYS...

  • Page 14: Introduction

    Welcome to Oceanic and thank you for choosing DataTrans Plus! Your new DataTrans Plus is a two component, hoseless, integrated system that consists of a computer Display Module and a radio frequency Transmitter that will be installed into a high pressure port of your regulator first stage, or is built into an Oceanic DX3 Integrated first stage regulator.
  • Page 15 DataTrans Plus and bar graphs of the Graphic Diver Interface, you’ll soon agree that the DataTrans Plus is easy to under- stand and use. The DataTrans Plus has a wide array of features described in detail throughout the pages that follow. Due to the importance that they be understood thoroughly prior to using the DataTrans Plus, information will be ex- panded upon and some refreshed as you proceed.

  • Page 16: Interactive Control Console

    ® INTERACTIVE CONTROL CONSOLE The DataTrans Plus is a unique dive computer with interactive controls that ® allow you to select various display options and access specific information when you choose to see it. The Interactive Control Console consists of the Ad- vance (Left) button and Select (Right) button (Fig.

  • Page 17: Informational Displays

    • Set mode - to establish prefered selections. • External Access mode - to download (copy) dive data from the DataTrans Plus to a unique PC log/profile program. During the Dive mode, the Advance (Left) button can be used to activate the display's Oceanglo™...

  • Page 18: Universal Graphic Diver Interface

    (22 to 50%) than air. ™ UNIVERSAL GRAPHIC DIVER INTERFACE ® Five bar graphs referred to as the Universal Graphic Diver Interface ™ appear Fig. 4 - Bar Graph Displays around the perimeter of the DataTrans Plus screen (Fig. 4). These segmented...

  • Page 19: Tissue Loading Bar Graph

    DataTrans Plus bar graphs are located next to green, yellow, and red color coded portions of the peripheral decal that denote normal, caution, and danger zones, respectively. When underwater, you can quickly focus on the bar graphs to make sure that they are in the green.

  • Page 20: Oxygen Accumlation Bar Graph

    Graph are displayed during the Pre Dive Planning Sequence™, and no seg- Fig. 6 - Nitrogen Control ments of the O2 bar graph are displayed (Fig. 6), that next dive is calculated to be controlled by nitrogen loading. WARNING: Oceanic advocates responsible diving practices NO DECO C.Z. C.Z.

  • Page 21: Variable Ascent Rate Indicator

    DataTrans Plus your relative oxygen tolerance dosage (OTU), showing the maximum of either per dive allowable oxygen, or 24 hour period allowable oxygen. As your expo- NO DECO C.Z. C.Z. DECO sure (accumulation of oxygen) increases during the dive, segments will add to the graph around the upper right perimeter of the screen.

  • Page 22: Breathing Gas Consumption Indicator

    70 seconds of breathing that is sensed. ® Fig. 10 - Breathing Gas After the comparison, the bar graph will provide you with continuous visual Consumption Indicator indication of your breathing rate as it slows or increases. Use of Oceanic's pat-...

  • Page 23: Breathing Gas Time Remaining Bar Graph

    This calculation and display is based on your breathing gas consumption rate that is continually monitored by the DataTrans Plus, and it takes into account the breathing gas required for a safe ascent including any required decompression stops.

  • Page 24: Breathing Gas Time Remaining

    35 minutes of oxygen accu- Fig. 12 - Dive Time mulation time remaining. The DataTrans Plus presents the dive time remain- Remaining Identification ing that is considered to be of primary importance. This unique feature of se- lect Oceanic dive computers has been granted U.S.
  • Page 25 Set Point) that you set during setup. When Gas Time Remaining indicates zero, you should immediately initiate a controlled ascent. However, there is no reason to panic, the DataTrans Plus has allowed for the breathing gas neces- sary for a safe ascent including any emergency decompression stops.

  • Page 26: No Decompression Dive Time Remaining

    This is a feature of the decompression model that is the basis for multilevel diving, one of the most important advantages the DataTrans Plus offers. See the Reference section for more information per- taining to tissue tracking. The no decompression algorithm is based upon Haldane’s theory using maxi- ®...

  • Page 27: Oxygen Accumulation Time Remaining

    DataTrans Plus ™ the findings in the Recreational Dive Planner distributed by PADI. Oxygen Accumulation Time Remaining Oxygen accumulation (exposure) during a dive, or 24 hour period, appears graphically as the O2 Bar Graph. As time remaining before reaching the oxy- gen exposure limit decreases, segments are added to the O2 bar graph.

  • Page 28: Depth Displays

    ® The value of pressure will be displayed during all dive modes when the Display Module is linked to the Transmitter and within the operating range. Linking is explained in more detail in the Pre Dive and Dive Mode section. Depth Displays During a dive, the Current Depth display, located in the upper/right portion of the screen (Fig.

  • Page 29: Time Displays

    C.Z. C.Z. DECO on the operating mode that the DataTrans Plus is in at the time, the display indicates Elapsed Dive Time (Fig. 18b), Decompression Stop Time required, Time of Day, or Time to Fly. Each display is described in detail in subsequent sections of this owner's guide.

  • Page 30: Ambient Temperature Display

    ® Dive Time Remaining, Total Ascent Time required, or Time to Fly are calcu- lated projections of time and use a solid (non-blinking) colon to indicate that they are counting down, rather than counting up. Elapsed Dive Time, that appears in the lower/center portion of the display (Fig.

  • Page 31: Audible Alarm

    • Partial pressure of oxygen equal to or greater than 1.40 ATA. (Potential Danger) Immediate Danger – continuous One Beep per Second When the DataTrans Plus senses immediate danger to you, it emits One Beep per Second until one of the following situations is corrected: (Immediate Danger) •...
  • Page 32 • Required Decompression exceeds a 60 FT/ 18 M ceiling. (Violation) Transition – Short Beep To indicate that a command has been accepted, the DataTrans Plus will emit a (Transition) Short Beep whenever you use the control console, and immediately following...

  • Page 33: Message Box

    118 for your convenience. Fig. 20 - Message Box BACKLIGHT FEATURE In addition to using a high contrast LCD for easy readability in low light condi- tions, the DataTrans Plus Oceanglo™ backlight feature evenly and easily illu- NO DECO C.Z. C.Z.

  • Page 34: Operating Temperature

    C.Z. DECO diving. Even though the DataTrans Plus will operate in this wide range of tempera- ® tures, it is possible to damage the electronics if left exposed to direct sunlight, or in a hot confined space (like a car trunk). After the dive, cover the Display Module and keep it out of the sun.

  • Page 35: Sharing The Datatrans Plus

    This rule applies to the use of all dive computers, but is especially im- portant when using the DataTrans Plus, due to the personal information it provides.

  • Page 36: Graphic Interface Legend

    ® Key: a - Gas Consumption Indicator b - Tissue Loading Bar Graph c - O2 Accumulation Bar Graph d - Variable Ascent Rate Indicator NO DECO C.Z. C.Z. DECO e - Gas Time Remaining Bar Graph f - Transmitter Link icon g - Operating mode icon (detail A) h - Oxygen mode symbol i - Low Battery icon (detail B)

  • Page 37: Activation & Setup

    DataTrans Plus ACTIVATION SETUP...

  • Page 38: Making The Datatrans Plus Personal

    ® MAKING THE DATATRANS PLUS PERSONAL Before you dive with the DataTrans Plus for the first time, you will need to be- come acquainted with its interactive features, and select your personal display settings using the Control Console and Mode Menu.

  • Page 39: Activating The Display

    'Link' code in your Display Module. If the two units have been purchased separately by you or your Authorized Oceanic Dealer, it will be nec- essary to set the Link code in the Display Module so that a tank pressure sig- nal can be received.
  • Page 40 C.Z. DECO The DataTrans Plus will immediately enter Diagnostic Mode, displaying all “8’s”, followed by “dashes”, and then a countdown from 9 to 0 (Fig. 27). The Message Box will read SELF - TEST and the Oceanglo backlight will illumi- nate the display throughout the diagnostic check.
  • Page 41 DataTrans Plus During the diagnostic mode, battery voltage level of both the Display Module and the Transmitter are measured to determine if sufficient voltage is avail- able to maintain operation for one day of diving. If there is not enough battery voltage in the Display Module, it will deactivate itself or would not have acti- vated at all.
  • Page 42 WARNING: During activation and diagnostics, if any display or Be a - message varies from the information presented here, return the RESPONSIBLE DIVER DataTrans Plus to your Oceanic Dealer for inspection. at all times.

  • Page 43: Surface Mode

    Pressure, Depth (00 FT), Surface Time with flashing colon, Temperature, and Time of Day with colon flashing. MODE MENU SYSTEM The Mode Menu system allows you to set the various display options that will make the DataTrans Plus your personal computer. If you followed the Linking NO DECO C.Z. C.Z.
  • Page 44 • Unit • History • Alarms • Set • Link • External Access • Language Responsible NOTE: If the DataTrans Plus is left unattended for five min- utes while in the Mode Menu, it will automatically revert to Surface Mode.

  • Page 45: Entering Settings

    Fig. 31 - Set Mode the Pre Dive and Dive Mode section. Set Time Your DataTrans Plus has been factory set for 12:00 AM. To change to the cur- ® rent Time, follow this procedure, beginning in Surface Mode: 1. Press the Advance/Left button 5 times to advance to the Set Mode.

  • Page 46: Set Date

    ® it matches that of the current time, and press the Select/Right button to save the digit shown and move on to the next. 5. Press the Advance/Left button to toggle between AM or PM, and press the Select/Right button to save the one displayed. After the time has been set, SET:DATE will appear with DATE flashing.

  • Page 47: Set Alternate Display

    DataTrans Plus After the year has been set, SET: ALT will appear, with ALT flashing. To set the Alternate display continue with step 4 of the following Set Alternate Dis- play procedure, or to return to the Surface Mode press the Advance/Left but- ton 5 times.

  • Page 48: Set Units Of Measure

    ® Units of Measure procedure, or to return to the Surface Mode press the Ad- vance/Left button 4 times. Set Units of Measure You can choose between Imperial (PSI and Feet) and Metric (BAR and Meters) ® units of measure. Your unit has been factory set for FT and PSI. To change to metric units of measure, follow this procedure, beginning with step 1 if in the Surface Mode, or beginning with step 4 if you just set the Alternate Display: Fig.

  • Page 49: Breathing Gas & Depth Alarm Set Points

    Pre Dive Planning Sequence, Oce- anic strongly recommends that you utilize one of the greatest safety features the DataTrans Plus offers - the Gas & Depth Alarm settings. While the DataTrans Plus uses the Audible Alarm, Message Box, and...

  • Page 50: Breathing Gas Alarm Set Point

    ® Depth Alarm Set Point value. The Depth Alarm value may be set for depths ranging from 30-320 feet (9-97.5 meters), in 10 foot (3 & 3.5 meter) incre- ments. The setting that you choose for the Depth Alarm does not change the displayed limits of no-decompression dive time remaining.

  • Page 51: Set Depth & Breathing Gas Alarms

    300 psi (21 bar). Set Depth and Breathing Gas Alarms ® Your DataTrans Plus alarms have been factory set for 320 FT and 300 PSI. These set point values will be retained unless you change them. Fig. 42 - Set Alarm...

  • Page 52: Turning Off The Audible Alarm

    For a reason such as this, the audible portion of the alarm feature may be turned off at your discretion. The DataTrans Plus ®...

  • Page 53: Linking Procedure

    LINKING procedure, or to return to the Surface Mode press the Advance/Left button 2 times. LINKING PROCEDURE Your DataTrans Plus Display Module has been factory set with the Transmitter's serial number, or at serial number 999999 if no Transmitter was purchased. If the DataTrans Plus linked automatically immediately following activation, there is no need to perform the Linking procedure.
  • Page 54 ® ginning with step 4 if you just set the Alarms: 1. Press the Advance/Left button 4 more times to advance to the Set Mode. 2. Press the Select/Right button to select the Set Mode. 3. Press the Advance/Left button 6 times to advance to the LINK setting. ®...

  • Page 55: Set Language

    DataTrans Plus Set Language The Message Box displays warning messages in the language that you choose - either English, Italian, German, Spanish, or French. The Mode Menu sys- tem is also displayed in the language selected, so it is very important that you do not accidentally change this setting to a language that you do not understand.

  • Page 56: Language Correction Procedure

    ® Language Correction Procedure If you accidentally selected a language that you do not prefer or understand, you may find it very confusing to navigate further in the Mode Menu or under- stand the Message Box warnings (Fig. 51). To correct the language, it is rec- ommended that you wait 5 minutes to allow the Display Module to default to the Surface Mode, then carefully perform the following procedure: 1.

  • Page 57: Predive & Dive Modes

    DataTrans Plus PRE DIVE DIVE MODES...
  • Page 58 ® Poor reception area. Poor reception Poor reception distance. area. (Greater than 3 feet) Best reception zone.

  • Page 59: Positioning Of The Display Module

    DataTrans Plus POSITIONING OF THE DISPLAY MODULE The Transmitter emits a low frequency signal that radiates outward in a semi- circular pattern that is parallel to the length dimension of the Transmitter. A coiled antenna inside the Display Module receives the signal when it is posi- tioned within a zone parallel to or at a 45 degree angle to the Transmitter as shown on page 46.

  • Page 60: Operational Modes

    The DataTrans Plus operates in different operational modes, including the Di- agnostic, Surface, and Set Modes which have already been explained in de- tail in the previous section, “Activation & Setup.” This section describes the Responsible modes that the DataTrans Plus operates in before and during a dive.

  • Page 61: Fo2 Mode

    WARNING: The percentage of oxygen (FO2) in the nitrox mix being used must be set 'before each' nitrox dive. The DataTrans Plus can be used either as an Air computer or a Nitrox com- ® puter. After activation, the Display Module will operate as an Air computer...

  • Page 62: Settings Fo2 For Nitrox

    50 and the dives will be calculated based on 50% O2 for oxygen calculations and 21% O2 (79% nitrogen) for nitrogen calculations. Once a dive is made with the DataTrans Plus set as a nitrox computer (FO2 set for a nu- ®...
  • Page 63 DataTrans Plus WARNING: The DataTrans Plus will default to an FO2 value of 50 after a 10 minute surface interval following a nitrox dive. Therfore, this procedure must be performed prior to descent on each and every nitrox dive, even if the percentage of oxygen in the nitrox mixtures used remains the same.

  • Page 64: Plan Mode

    ® PLAN MODE Oceanic strongly recommends that you access the Plan Mode prior to every dive to review the Pre Dive Planning Sequence (PDPS) that will help you plan your dive as required to avoid exceeding no de- compression, or oxygen exposure limits. This is especially important for...
  • Page 65 1.60 ATA for that FO2 (Fig. 60). The DataTrans Plus then scrolls through the Pre Dive Planning Sequence (PDPS), displaying a sequence of depths from 30 to 160 feet (9 to 48 meters) in 10 foot (3 meter) increments.
  • Page 66 (Fig. 62), that next dive is calculated to be controlled by oxygen loading. Fig. 62 - Oxygen Controlled The DataTrans Plus will store oxygen accumulation for up to 10 dives con- ducted during a 24 hour period. In the event that the maximum limit for oxy- NO DECO C.Z.

  • Page 67: No Decompression Dive Mode

    NO DECOMPRESSION DIVE MODE After it has been manually activated and completed its diagnostic checks, the DataTrans Plus will enter the No Decompression Dive Mode when you descend ® deeper than 5 feet (1.5 meters). No Decompression Dive Mode (Fig. 64) can be Fig.

  • Page 68: Decompression Dive Mode

    C.Z. DECO DECOMPRESSION DIVE MODE The DataTrans Plus provides information that will help you avoid, or if neces- sary, manage emergency decompression. The Decompression Dive Mode activates when the No Decompression Limits are exceeded and the Tissue Loading Bar Graph enters the red decompression ®...

  • Page 69: Violation Modes

    DataTrans Plus VIOLATION MODES The DataTrans Plus enters Violation Modes when it is unable to predict an as- cent procedure. GAUGE MODE If the DataTrans Plus enters a Permanent Violation Mode, it will not display information relating to nitrogen or oxygen loading for the remainder of that dive or for subsequent dives conducted during the 24 hour period after surfac- ing.
  • Page 70 ® If you have not entered Decompression Mode, a safety stop made be- tween 15-20 feet (5-6.5 meters) is strongly recommended as a stan- dard procedure before completing your ascent. You should make every effort to complete all of your ascents with the Tissue Loading Bar Graph inside of the green zone.

  • Page 71: Altitude Diving

    DataTrans Plus ALTITUDE DIVING The mathematical model within the DataTrans Plus accounts for the reduced No Decompression dive time available at higher elevations based on NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) guidelines. When diving in high altitude lakes or rivers from 2,000 to 14,000 feet (610 to 4,268 meters), the DataTrans Plus will adjust automatically, providing corrected depth and reduced No Decompression and Oxygen Exposure times.
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  • Page 73: Post Dive Modes

    DataTrans Plus POST DIVE MODES...

  • Page 74: Post Dive Surface Mode

    ® POST DIVE SURFACE MODE When you ascend to 3 feet (1 meter) or shallower, the DataTrans Plus will en- ter Surface Mode (Fig. 69) and begin counting your surface interval. TRANSITION PERIOD The first 10 minutes is, in affect, a transition period during which time: •...

  • Page 75: Fo2 Mode

    Mode Menu. FO2 MODE If the DataTrans Plus was set for FO2 of 'Air' or 21% prior to the dive, it will ® stay set for 'Air' or 21%, respectively, unless you reset it to a higher numeric Fig.

  • Page 76: Time To Fly

    ® the maximum depth allowed for the FO2 set point and your 24 hour oxygen accumulation (dose). Time to Fly, described next, will appear prior to the Pre Dive Planning Sequence. The Pre Dive Planning Sequence will show 'adjusted' no decompression limits based on residual nitrogen calculated to be remaining from previous dives.

  • Page 77: Dive Log Mode

    12 dives are accumulated, each subsequent dive will overwrite the oldest dive Fig. 73 - Log Mode Icon that exists in the log, i.e. the DataTrans Plus will add the most recent dive while deleting the oldest. Dive log information will be retained when batteries...
  • Page 78 ® are removed from the Display Module. Dives are displayed in a reverse sequence that starts with the dive most re- cently conducted back to the oldest of the 12 dives stored. Thus, your most re- cent dive will always be the first shown in the sequence. ®...
  • Page 79 DataTrans Plus 5. Press the Advance/Left button once, to display the Time of Day (Fig. 76) NO DECO C.Z. C.Z. DECO when the dive started. 6. Press the Advance/Left button once more to view the information associ- ated with nitrogen (Fig. 77). Displayed will be: Log Mode icon, dive Num-...

  • Page 80: History Mode

    Surface Mode. HISTORY MODE ® The History Mode offers a convenient summary of your DataTrans Plus com- puter since it was originally purchased, or last received factory service. Infor- mation provided on three sequential screens includes total number of all dives, Fig.

  • Page 81: External Access Mode

    Fig. 81 - History Mode (second screen - deco) Using special infrared linking hardware and a unique PC software program, data from your dives can be downloaded (copied) from your DataTrans Plus into an IBM compatible personal computer program running on a Windows ®...
  • Page 82 Surface Mode. If you press the Select/Right but- ton once, the letters EACC will appear with a countdown from '8' to '0' (Fig. 84). After counting down to '0', the DataTrans Plus will revert to Fig. 83 - External Access the Surface Mode.

  • Page 83: Handling The Extremes

    DataTrans Plus HANDLING EXTREMES...

  • Page 84: Emergency Decompression

    This is neces- ARE NOT MEANT sary for making a well controlled ascent. The DataTrans Plus is not in- TO BE BENT tended for use by military or commercial divers.
  • Page 85 In the event that you do inad- vertently enter decompression, the red zone of the Tissue Loading Bar Graph (Fig. 85), the DataTrans Plus can provide you with limited information to help you ascend to the surface, if you follow the instructions given in this section.
  • Page 86 ® WARNING: Existing data for making planned decompression dives is extremely limited, and virtually nonexistent for repeti- tive decompression diving. You must therefore avoid decom- pression diving and allow a surface interval of at least 24 hours before reentering the water in the event a dive requiring emer- gency decompression is made.

  • Page 87: Gas Time Remaining During Decompression

    Alarm will continuously beep once per second (Fig. 88), signaling the need for an immediate safe ascent to your first decompression stop. However, there is no need to panic. The DataTrans Plus has allowed for the breathing ® gas you will consume during a safe ascent including the required decompres- Fig.

  • Page 88: Caution Zone (C.z.)

    The yellow Caution Zone (C.Z.) of the Tissue Loading Bar Graph (Fig. 89) offers you a convenient way to consistently monitor how close you are com- ing to the No Decompression limit. Oceanic suggests always leaving the water with the Tissue Loading Bar Graph in the green No Decompression (NO DECO) zone.

  • Page 89: Decompression Dive Mode

    C.Z. C.Z. DECO The DataTrans Plus will help you to avoid and manage decompression. WARNING: Oceanic recommends the application of respon- sible diving practices and does not recommend decompression diving, or diving deeper than 130 feet (39 meters), as these practices will greatly increase your risk of decompression sick- ness.
  • Page 90 Doing so will greatly increase your risk of decompression sickness, and place the DataTrans Plus into a Conditional Violation Mode described later. When coping with surge and swells, it may be difficult to stay at an exact depth.

  • Page 91: Violation Modes

    NO DECO C.Z. C.Z. surface and allow continued use of the DataTrans Plus. The situation that will DECO force the DataTrans Plus to enter a Conditional Violation Mode is: Ascent to a Depth Shallower than the Required Decompression Ceiling (Fig. 93).

  • Page 92: Delayed Violation Mode

    If you descend below the required decompression ceiling before 5 minutes have elapsed, the DataTrans Plus will continue to function as if no violation had oc- curred. In this case, no off-gassing credit will be given, and for each minute...
  • Page 93 DataTrans Plus The audible alarm will beep once per second and the Message Box will alter- nately flash CEILING and VIOLATION until you descend below the required ceiling stop depth. As previously described, you would then need to follow the ceiling stop depths and times toward the surface as the Tissue Loading Bar Graph recedes into the caution (C.Z.) zone.
  • Page 94 3. You descend deeper than 330 feet (99.5 meters). NOTE: Oceanic reminds you that the DataTrans Plus is in- tended for no decompression diving at depths within 130 feet (39 meters). Expanded capabilities of the DataTrans Plus are provided as safety features to assist you with emergency situa- tions.

  • Page 95: Immediate Violation Mode

    Long Beep of the audible alarm. This situation would be preceded by the De- ® layed Violation Mode. The DataTrans Plus would then operate with limited Fig. 97 - Immediate functions (current depth, maximum depth, and elapsed dive time) in Gauge Violation Mode during the remainder of that dive and for 24 hours after surfacing.

  • Page 96: Gauge Mode

    DECO Underwater, the Gauge Mode is a continuation of the Immediate Violation Mode that turns the DataTrans Plus into a digital instrument without any de- compression or oxygen monitoring functions (Fig. 98). The Tissue Loading Bar Graph and O21 Bar Graph flash, while the Message Box flashes VIOLA- TION.

  • Page 97: Exceeding Maximum Operating Depth

    NO DECO C.Z. C.Z. The maximum depth the DataTrans Plus will display all of its features is 330 DECO feet (99.5 meters). Upon exceeding a depth of 330 feet (99.5 meters), the Tis- sue Loading Bar Graph will flash, and Depth and Max Depth displays will only indicate and flash three dashes “...

  • Page 98: Oxygen Exposure

    The DataTrans Plus is not intended for use by military or commercial divers. By making a nitrox dive without the necessary training, preparation, and equipment, you will have placed yourself in an unnecessarily dangerous situ- ation.

  • Page 99: Partial Pressure Of Oxygen

    As depth increases during the dive, the partial pressure of oxygen increases. As you approach the depth limit for the FO2 value set before that dive, the DataTrans Plus will alert you and display the PO2 level while you reduce oxy- gen partial pressure according to your training.

  • Page 100: Oxygen Accumulation

    The O2 bar graph (Fig. 103) provides a visual representation of oxygen accu- mulation for either that dive or 24 hour period, whichever is greater. Oceanic strongly recommends that you avoid exceeding oxygen expo- sure limits, and reminds you that nitrox diving requires special train- NO DECO C.Z.

  • Page 101: High Oxygen Accumulation

    As your accumulation (dose) decreases during your surface interval, the O2 bar graph will gradually recede into the yellow caution (C.Z.) zone and green (normal) zone. Oceanic suggests always keeping the O2 Bar Graph in the green zone.

  • Page 102: Message Box Warnings

    If your DataTrans Plus stops working for any reason, it is important that you have Fig. 106 - Message Hierarchy anticipated this possibility and are prepared for it. This is an important...
  • Page 103 DataTrans Plus limits, and a critical reason to avoid entering decompression. Regard- less of your diving habits, Oceanic advises you to dive with additional backup instrumentation that can provide the data necessary to properly surface if and when your primary instruments fail.
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  • Page 105: Care & Maintenance

    DataTrans Plus CARE MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 106: Care And Cleaning

    ® CARE AND CLEANING The DataTrans Plus is a sensitive electronic instrument. Although it has been designed to withstand the rigors of diving, it still must be handled carefully to protect it from shock, excessive heat, chemical attack, and tampering.

  • Page 107: Annual Inspections & Service

    Salt deposits can also be dissolved using a slightly acidic vinegar/water bath. After removal from a fresh water bath, place the DataTrans Plus under gently running water and towel dry before storing. Transport your DataTrans Plus cool, dry, and protected.

  • Page 108: How To Obtain Service

    DataTrans Plus' depth readings, DO NOT attempt to dive with it until it has been inspected by Oceanic Customer Service. It is possible to damage the DataTrans Plus depth sensor if it is not pressure tested properly. Please take heed of the following warning: WARNING: Never pressure test the DataTrans Plus display module in an air environment.

  • Page 109: Battery Life

    Authorized Oceanic Dealer. • Send prepaid and insured to the nearest Oceanic service facility. • If you have any questions regarding DataTrans Plus service, call Oceanic Customer Service at (510) 562-0500, 8 to 5 PST. NOTE: Previous dive log and history data will be erased when- ever your DataTrans Plus receives factory service.
  • Page 110 This is still considered to be substantial given the convenience of the user replaceable feature. Due to the convenience of the user replaceable battery feature, Oceanic recom- mends that batteries be removed during periods of inactivity expected to ex- ceed one week and during air travel that is not conducted during repetitive dive surface intervals.

  • Page 111: Low Battery Condition

    Low Battery Icons appear on display to alert you of the need for a battery change for either the Transmitter (Fig. 107) or Display Module (Fig. 108). Usually, the DataTrans Plus will only activate if there is enough battery power to complete one full day of diving. Remaining battery life may also be short- ened by a sudden change in temperature.
  • Page 112 O-ring moisture into the unit. If found, return your DataTrans Plus to an Au- thorized Oceanic Dealer, and DO NOT use it until it has received service. • To remove the o-ring, press the sides with your fingertips to cause it to protrude slightly from the groove of the cap and lift it over the head of the cap.

  • Page 113: Flooded Battery Compartment

    Note: For any cause of flooding other than a bad o-ring, return the complete DataTrans Plus for factory service. Fig. 110 - Battery If moisture is found in the battery compartment, it is best to have your Installation DataTrans Plus inspected and cleaned by an Authorized Oceanic Dealer.

  • Page 114: Transmitter Installation Instructions

    Note: The retainer ring cannot be removed or replaced by the user. TRANSMITTER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS As an integrated unit the DataTrans Plus requires attachment of its Radio Frequency (R/F) transmitter unit to your regulator first stage. CAUTION: Installing the Transmitter improperly to your regu- lator first stage may damage the Transmitter, regulator, or both.

  • Page 115: Transmitter Compatibilty With Nitrox

    Oceanic Dealer for inspection and repair. TRANSMITTER COMPATIBILITY WITH NITROX All Oceanic DataTrans Plus Transmitters can be used with com- pressed air and/or nitrogen-oxygen (Nitrox) breathing gas mixtures in which the percentage of oxygen (O2) in the Nitrox mixture does not exceed 50 (%).
  • Page 116 ® Transmitterss that have been specifically prepared for Oxygen Ser- vice by the Oceanic factory, as identified to be Oxygen Clean and Oxygen Compatible by a special tag affixed to it, can be used with any nitrogen-oxygen (Nitrox) breathing gas mixture to a maximum of 100 (%) Oxygen.

  • Page 117: Reference

    DataTrans Plus REFERENCE...

  • Page 118: More About Flying After Diving

    ® MORE ABOUT FLYING AFTER DIVING In 1990 the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) published a set of guidelines aimed at minimizing the possibility of decompression sickness due to flying too soon after diving. The UHMS suggests* divers using standard air cylinders and exhibiting no symptoms of decompression sickness wait 24 hours after their last dive to fly in aircraft with cabin pressures up to 8,000 feet (2,440 meters).

  • Page 119: More About Altitude Diving

    Responsible their equipment by the decrease in atmospheric pressures. Oceanic recommends completion of a specialized Altitude training course by a recognized training agency prior to diving in high altitude lakes or rivers.
  • Page 120 Therefore, when returning to lower altitudes, diving should not be conducted until the DataTrans Plus au- tomatically clears of any residual nitrogen and oxygen loading and resets to op- erate at the new altitude.

  • Page 121: More About Nitrox Diving

    PO2 levels lower than 1.60 they normally would appear during casual recreational diving. Fig. 111 - Oxygen The nitrox features of the DataTrans Plus are intended for use only Exposure Limits by recreational divers trained for nitrox diving by an instructor cer-...

  • Page 122: Multiple Tissue Tracking

    ® tified by a recognized training agency to teach diving with nitrox. The DataTrans Plus is not intended for use by military or commercial divers. WARNING: In the event that you exceed the maximum limit of per dive allowable oxygen exposure, it is recommended that you allow a surface interval of at least 2 hours before reentering the water.
  • Page 123 DataTrans Plus Display Seen by the Diver Display Seen by the Diver No. of Tissue Segments Half-Time Tissue No. of Half-Time Segments etc. etc. Fig. 113 - As one tissue recedes, an- Fig. 112 - Think of the 12 tissues as other increases with the maximum overlaid clear displays showing only the reading being the only one displayed...

  • Page 124: No Decompression Limits

    ® the basis of multilevel diving, one of the most important contribu- DataTrans Plus U.S. tions the DataTrans Plus offers you. Take advantage of this fea- Depth NDL-mins. Navy ture and make all of your dives multilevel dives. feet (meters) Eng (Metric) NDL -mins.
  • Page 125 Be a - understanding all of its features and functions, and using it correctly. Learn RESPONSIBLE DIVER how to use it and use it wisely. Have fun with the DataTrans Plus, and at all times. thank you for being a responsible diver!

  • Page 126: Specifications

    ® SPECIFICATIONS NO DECOMPRESSION MODEL OPERATIONAL MODES Basis: Modes: • Modified Haldanean Algorithm • Activation/Diagnostic • 12 tissue compartments • Surface • FO2 Set Data Base: • PO2 Max Depth • Diving Science and Technology (DSAT) - Rogers/Powell • Pre Dive Planning Sequence •...
  • Page 127 DataTrans Plus SPECIFICATIONS (continued) DISPLAY RANGE/RESOLUTION Oxygen Accumulation (O2) Bar Graph segments Numeric Displays: Normal zone (green) Range: Resolution: Caution zone (yellow) • Dive Number 0 - 9 Danger zone (red) • Depth 0 - 330 ft (0 - 99.5 m) 1 ft (.5 m) •...
  • Page 128 100 dives, or 1 year, whichever comes first OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE NOTE: Battery life is maximized when batteries are removed from Function Accuracy the DataTrans Plus Transmitter and Display Unit during periods of • Depth 1% of full scale inactivity that exceed 1 week. • Cylinder Pressure 1% of full scale •...

  • Page 129: Responsible Computer Diving

    Since the advent of dive computers, it is a common mistake to assume that the old traditional rules of diving no longer apply, but the truth is just the opposite. Before you dive using your DataTrans Plus, keep these ba- sic rules in mind: •...

  • Page 130: Language Cross Reference

    ® LANGUAGE CROSS REFERENCE ENGLISH ITALIANO DEUTSCH ESPANOL FRANCAIS MODE:FO2 MODO:FO2 MODE:FO2 MODO:FO2 MODE:FO2 MODE:PLAN MODO:PIAN MODE:PLAN MODO:PLAN MODE:PLAN MODE:LOG MODO:LOG MODE:LOG MODO:BTC MODE:MEM MODE:HIST MODO:DATI MODE:DATA MODO:HIST MODE:HIST MODE:SET MODO:REG MODE:SET MODO:LST MODE:REG SET:TIME REG:ORA SET:ZEIT LST:TIEM REG:HEURE SET:DATE REG:DATA SET:DATM LST:DIA...
  • Page 131 DataTrans Plus LANGUAGE CROSS REFERENCE (continued) ENGLISH ITALIANO DEUTSCH ESPANOL FRANCAIS SET:ALT REG:ALT SET:ALT LST:ALT REG:ALT ALT:ON ALT:ON ALT:AN ALT:ON ALT:OUI ALT:OFF ALT:OFF ALT:AUS ALT:OFF ALT:NON SET:UNIT REG:UNIT SET:EINH LST:UNID REG:UNIT UNITS UNITA' EINHEITEN UNIDADES UNITES SET:ALRM REG:ALRM SET:ALRM LST:ALRM REG:ALRM ALRM:DPTH ALRM:PROF...
  • Page 132 ® LANGUAGE CROSS REFERENCE (continued) ENGLISH ITALIANO DEUTSCH ESPANOL FRANCAIS CEILING TAPPA A MIN-TIEFE MAX NIVEL PALIER 10 FT 10 PIE 10 FT 10 PIE 10 PIE 3 MET 3 MET 3 MET 3 MET SELF-TEST TEST EIGENTEST AUTO EXAM AUTO-TEST GAS ALARM GAS ALARM...

  • Page 133: Glossary

    Plus GLOSSARY The following are diving terms to become familiar with. Some apply specifically to the DataTrans Plus. Air Dive - A dive conducted using air (approximately 21% oxygen & 79% nitrogen) as the breathing gas. Algorithm - A step-by-step mathematical formula designed to accomplish a particular result (i.e. Dive Time Remaining in the DataTrans Plus).
  • Page 134 Graphic Diver Interface ™ - A feature of Oceanic dive computers. Easily understandable color coded bar graphs that indicate diver status; green = normal, yellow = caution, red = danger. Icon - a small pictorial representation of an operational mode Integrated Dive Computer - A dive computer that monitors and displays cylinder pressure in addition to no decompression information.
  • Page 135 O2 Bar Graph - A visual representation of oxygen accumlation on a dive computer display. Oceanglo™ - An Oceanic name for an instrument backlight feature. OceanLink™ - An Oceanic name for a for a PC interface hardware/software package. OTU - Abbreviation for oxygen tolerance unit. A Hamilton's Repex method term for oxygen dose.
  • Page 136 Transition Period - The first 10 minutes of surface time after ascending above 3 feet (1 meter) from a dive. VARI - Abbreviation for Variable Ascent Rate Indicator. Variable Ascent Rate Indicator ™ - A display on the DataTrans Plus that shows ascent rate as a bar graph alongside a color–coded indicator (part of the Graphic Diver Interface).

  • Page 137: Accessories

    DataTrans Plus ACCESSORIES The following optional items are available from your Authorized Oceanic Dealer: • P/N 04.6175 Battery Kit - includes 2 batteries, 2 o-rings (smaller for Display Module, larger for Transmitter), silicon grease. • P/N 04.6175.10 Battery Kit (Transmitter only) -includes 1 battery, o-ring, silicon grease •...

  • Page 138: Datatrans Plus Service Record

    AS A RESPONSIBLE DIVER I UNDERSTAND AND ASSUME Purchased from _______________ THE RISKS I MAY ENCOUNTER WHILE DIVING. Below to be filled in by an Authorized Oceanic Dealer: Date Service Performed Dealer / Technician RESPONSIBLE DIVING BEGINS WITH • DIVING WITHIN THE LIMITS OF MY ABILITY AND TRAINING •...
  • Page 140 © 2002 Design 1997 Doc. No. 12-2022,R3 (4/99)

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