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F11 OPERATING MANUAL
F11
OPERATING MANUAL
© 2002 Design, 2013
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Doc. No. 12-7285-r01 (5/3/13)

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  • Page 1 F11 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL © 2002 Design, 2013 Doc. No. 12-7285-r01 (5/3/13)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TRADEMARK,.TRADE.NAME,.AND.SERVICE.MARK.NOTICE AERIS, the AERIS logotype, F11, the F11 logo, Diver Replaceable Battery, Graphic Diver Interface, Set point, Control Console, and ACI (AERIS Computer Interface) are all registered and unregistered trademarks, trade names, and service marks of AERIS. All rights are reserved.

  • Page 3: Initial.activation

    Battery for up to 7 years, before the unit is initially placed in service. In this mode, Date and Time are updated as they normally would be. However, they are not displayed. Upon waking the F11 up, the correct Date and USA Pacific Time will be displayed and it will be ready to operate with full functions.
  • Page 4 F11 OPERATING MANUAL Welcome AERIS THANK YOU for choosing the © 2002 Design, 2013 Doc. No. 12-7285-r01 (5/3/13)

  • Page 5: General.features.&.Displays

    F11 OPERATING MANUAL GENERAL FEATURES & DISPLAYS © 2002 Design, 2013 Doc. No. 12-7285-r01 (5/3/13)

  • Page 6: Interactive.control.console

    • Lower/Left - Advance (A) button OPERATING MODE STRUCTURE Unless it is operating in Free Dive mode, the F11 will display Watch Main Time (Fig. 1), like a standard Watch, until the mode is changed. The A button is used to access other Watch functions that include an Alternate display, Countdown Timer, Chronograph (stop watch/run timer), Daily Alarm, and Time settings.

  • Page 7: Backlight

    Surface mode when the Backlight operation reverts to normal. POWER SUPPLY The F11 utilizes (1) 3 volt CR2450 Lithium Battery. Battery voltage is checked every 2 minutes during operation while on the surface. • If voltage decreases to the Warning level (2.75 volts), the Battery icon will appear on the Watch Main Time and Free Surface screens (Fig.
  • Page 8 F11 OPERATING MANUAL WATCH MODE © 2002 Design, 2013 Doc. No. 12-7285-r01 (5/3/13)

  • Page 9: Watch.mode

    F11 OPERATING MANUAL WATCH TIME Main Time is the default screen displayed while in Watch Mode. In addition to Time of Day and Date, Day of the Week will be displayed which you can interchange with Dual Time which is an hour based differential that you can set. You can choose to have Watch Main Time displayed with Day of the Week or with Dual Time (such as when visiting a location in a different time zone).

  • Page 10: Set.cdt

    F11 OPERATING MANUAL • A (< 2 sec) - to step forward through selections of OFF, ON, and SET (Fig. 7B). • M (< 2 sec) - to step back through the selections. • S (< 2 sec) - to save the selection.

  • Page 11: Set.time.&.Date

    F11 OPERATING MANUAL SET TIME (& DATE) Sequence >> Lead-in >> Date Format >> Hour Format >> Dual Time >> Time of Day >> Date. set points remain as set until changed. Set Time Lead-in, information includes (Fig. 12): > Graphics Go To and SEt - t.

  • Page 12: Chronograph

    F11 OPERATING MANUAL • A (hold) - to scroll upward through Year set points (8/sec) from 2013 to 2055, in increments of 1. • A (< 2 sec) - to step upward through Year set points. • M (< 2 sec) - to step back through set points.
  • Page 13 F11 OPERATING MANUAL SURFACE MODE © 2002 Design, 2013 Doc. No. 12-7285-r01 (5/3/13)

  • Page 14: Surface.mode

    F11 OPERATING MANUAL SURFACE MODE Surface Main is the default screen displayed while in FREE Mode. In addition to Surface Interval Time and Dive Number, a CDT (Countdown Timer) is displayed (unless it is set Off) which you can start, stop, and reset.

  • Page 15: Free.cdt

    F11 OPERATING MANUAL FREE CDT (COUNTDOWN TIMER) The FREE Mode CDT (which is not the same one as the Watch CDT) counts down time values in minutes:seconds. Unless it is set Off, it is displayed on the Surface Main and if a dive is started it will be displayed on the Dive Main.

  • Page 16: Surface.set.modes

    To access: SURF MAIN >> ALT 1 >> ALT 2 >> CDT >> SET ALARMS >> SET UTILITIES. • A (< 2 sec) to access and step through the sequence. > Set points can also be changed using the AERIS Computer Interface program. > Settings remain at the values saved until changed.

  • Page 17: Set.rti.(Re

    F11 OPERATING MANUAL Set RTI (Repeating Time Interval) Alarm, information includes (Fig. 30): > Graphic RTI with min_sec icons. > Time (min:sec). > Graphic ON (or OFF), flashing. • A (< 2 sec) - to step forward through the selections of OFF, ON, and SET.

  • Page 18: Set.da.(Descending/Ascending).Audible.alarms

    F11 OPERATING MANUAL Set DA1 Audible Alarm (DA2 to DA6 similar), information includes (Fig. 33): > Graphics DA1 and bEEP. > Number of beeps (1 to 10), flashing upon access. > Number of times the beeps are to repeat (1t to 3t, t = times).

  • Page 19: Set.wet.activation

    F11 OPERATING MANUAL Set Wet Activation, information includes (Fig. 36): > Graphics WET ACt. > Graphic ON (or OFF), flashing. • A or M (< 2 sec) - to toggle between ON and OFF. • S (2 sec) - to step back to Set Units.

  • Page 20: Serial.number

    • L (2 sec), while the Backlight is On, - to reset the timer to keep it On for the full duration time set. This information will be required if a unit is sent to AERIS for evaluation or service. Record it in the table provided in the back of this manual, and retain the sales receipt.

  • Page 21: Day.log

    F11 OPERATING MANUAL DAY LOG LEAD-IN, information is to include (Fig. 45): > Graphics Go To dAY LOG with Log (book) icon. • A (2 sec) - to step forward to Full Log Lead-in. • M (2 sec) - to step back to Watch Main or SURF MAIN •...

  • Page 22: Full.log

    F11 OPERATING MANUAL FULL LOG LEAD-IN, information is to include (Fig. 50): > Graphics Go To FULL LOG with Log (book) icon. • A (2 sec) - to step forward to Day History Lead-in. • M (2 sec) - to step back to Day Log Lead-in •...

  • Page 23: Full.history

    F11 OPERATING MANUAL FULL HISTORY LEAD-IN, information is to include (Fig. 56): > Graphics Go To, FULL, and HiST, solid. • A (2 sec) - to step forward to Watch or SURF Main. • A (< 2 sec) - to access Full History Data 1.

  • Page 24: Dive.mode

    F11 OPERATING MANUAL DIVE MODE Dive Mode is activated upon descent to the DSD (Dive Start Depth) set for 1 second, then the dive ends upon ascent above 2 FT (0.6 M) for 1 second. If a descent is made while the Chrono is on the display, it will remain on the display (even after a dive is started), until M is pressed/released to display the Dive Main.

  • Page 25: Backlight

    F11 OPERATING MANUAL DIVE MODE Prior to the first dive of a new series, if Wet Activation is set Off, Dive Mode will not activate during operation in any Watch Mode. It must to be in FREE Mode prior to activating Dive Mode.

  • Page 26: Warnings.&.Alarms

    F11 OPERATING MANUAL WARNINGS & ALARMS © 2002 Design, 2013 Doc. No. 12-7285-r01 (5/3/13)
  • Page 27 F11 OPERATING MANUAL ALARMS When the Audible sounds, the LED will flash. Also, the Backlight will come On (if Off) for 10 seconds, and a flashing icon or mes- sage will be displayed as an indication that an event is occurring and as a reminder to view the display to identify the event.

  • Page 28: Reference

    F11 OPERATING MANUAL REFERENCE © 2002 Design, 2013 Doc. No. 12-7285-r01 (5/3/13)

  • Page 29: Uploading.settings.and.downloading.data

    UPLOADING SETTINGS AND DOWNLOADING DATA The F11 is configured with a Data Port located on the right side that enables it to be connected to a PC or Mac through a USB port using the AERIS Computer Interface cable, when viewing the Watch Main Time screen.

  • Page 30: Care.and.cleaning

    Protector. Small scratches will naturally disappear underwater. • Soak and rinse the F11 in fresh water at the end of each day of diving, and check to ensure that the areas around the Low Pressure (Depth) Sensor (Fig. 78a), Computer Interface Data Port (Fig. 78b), and Buttons are free of debris or obstructions.

  • Page 31: Altitude.sensing.and.adjustment

    BATTERY COVER OFF • Carefully position the battery cover over the battery compartment. Use the F11 logo as a guide for top/bottom. Also, small symbols have been engraved on the top of the cover and strap to serve as a guide for proper alignment (Fig. 85a).

  • Page 32: Specifications

    F11 OPERATING MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS CAN.BE.USED.AS • Watch • Digital Gauge for Free Dive activity WATCH.MODES • Main Time • Alternate (supplemental information) • Countdown Timer • Daily Alarm • Set Time/Date • Chronograph (run timer) • Set Time/Date: Factory Settings: Date Format (M.D, D.M)
  • Page 33 F11 OPERATING MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS (continued) - OPERATIONAL.PERFORMANCE Function: Accuracy: • Depth ±1% of full scale • Timers 1 second per day Dive.Counter: • Dives 1 to 99, 0 if no dive made yet. • Resets to Dive 1, after midnight or by A+S (2 sec).

  • Page 34: Glossary

    Free Diving trainer. It is imperative that the physiological affects be understood and the diver is physically prepared. • If your F11 stops working for any reason while operating in Free Dive Mode, it is important that you have anticipated this possibility and are prepared for it.

  • Page 35: Inspection./.Service.record

    Service Performed Dealer/Technician WARNING: If you do not fully understand how to use the F11 after reading this manual, or if you have any questions, you should seek instruction in its use from your Authorized AERIS Dealer before diving with it.
  • Page 36 F11 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL © 2002 Design, 2013 Doc. No. 12-7285-r01 (5/3/13)

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