Gauge Mode; Ascending To The Surface - Oceanic DATA PLUS Owner's Manual

GAUGE MODE

If the DataPlus totally exceeds its capacity to predict an ascent procedure, it
enters a Permanent Violation Mode and will operate in Gauge Mode for the
remainder of that dive and on subsequent dives, only displaying depth and time
(Fig. 42). The DataPlus removes calculated displays that no longer provide
correct information because of the violation. For the DataPlus to reset itself, no
dives must be made for 24 hours after surfacing from that dive.
Gauge Mode is more fully described on page 55 in the Handling the Extremes
section.

ASCENDING TO THE SURFACE

While ascending to shallower depths , the segments that have filled up the TLBG
(Fig. 43) will begin to recede in a counter clockwise direction, offering a graphic
representation of your multilevel diving capability. If you entered the Decom-
pression Mode, you must not complete your ascent until the TLBG is at least
inside the yellow Caution zone. If you have not entered the Decompres-
sion Mode, a safety stop made between 15-20 feet is strongly recom-
mended as a standard procedure before completing your ascent.
Providing that your supply of breathing gas is sufficient, you should make every
effort to complete all of your ascents with the TLBG inside the green zone.
DataPlus
FT
FT
MAX
DATA
PLUS
GLO
Fig. 42 - Gauge Mode
(underwater)
FT
FT
MAX
DATA
PLUS
GLO
Fig. 43 - Ascending
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