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  • Page 1 Free User Manual ver. 2.0...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your Dive System computer. Dive System, with the quality of its products, has always been at your side to guarantee comfort, enjoyment and safety in diving. The Dive System computer that you purchased is an extremely modern computer which includes com- prehensive software for recreational and technical diving.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction_________________________ 2 Free set ___________________________ 29 T Level - Taravana control ____________ 30 Table of Contents _____________________ 3 T Prof - Basic Profile _________________ 30 Cautions ___________________________ 5 T Mode - Taravano Control Mode ______ 30 General instructions ________________ 5 Oedema _________________________ 31 Danger warnings __________________ 7 Free Alarm _________________________ 32...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Deco Viol ________________________ 49 TARAVANA _________________________ 63 Display ____________________________ 50 OEDEMA __________________________ 64 BKL Level ________________________ 50 iDive - DIVE mode (OC) ________________ 65 BKL Time _________________________ 50 Dive ______________________________ 65 Contrast _________________________ 50 NDL ______________________________ 65 Units ____________________________ 52 CNS and temperature ________________ 66 PC Mode __________________________ 53...

  • Page 5: Cautions

    This User’s Guide contains certain hazards and should be carefully read. • It is essential to read this user manual before using the Dive System computer. The incorrect use of the computer or its accessories will void the warranty and may cause permanent damage to the computer itself and / or its accessories.
  • Page 6 Cautions Oxygen Toxicity even if the diver scrupulously and correctly follows the instructions of dive tables or computers. • The computer is not able to take into account individual physiological variations that can alter day to day and for this reason it is good practice to use this instrument in a conservative and precau- tionary manner, remain well within the limits set by the computer in order to minimize the risk of decompression sickness and oxygen toxicity to the central nervous system.

  • Page 7: Danger Warnings

    Cautions Danger warnings • The computer is NOT intended for PROFESSIONAL use! The computer is intended for sports use only. • Non compliance to the above may expose the diver to an increased risk of incurring decompression illness (DCI) It is therefore not recommended for commercial or professional diving. • Before diving you must check the battery level, DO NOT dive with the battery level of 30% or lower, check that the display does not show any sign of malfunction and that it is legible.
  • Page 8 Cautions • Keep in mind that our body has daily variations of which the computer cannot take into account. • You must avoid all behavior that increase risks associated with decompression sickness such as rapid ascents, yo-yo diving, decompression stop obligations, dives with surface intervals too close toge- ther and by any other behavior not dictated by common sense and training.

  • Page 9: Nitrox Diving

    Cautions speed, observing the depth stops displayed helps meet this duration. • No FLY Time: it is prohibited to board a plane if the NO FLY TIME icon on the display is still on. Re- member to plan the last dive of the series taking into account the recommendations provided by DAN (Divers Alert Network).

  • Page 10: Before A Dive

    Cautions • Diving with Nitrox requires specific training, DO NOT dive without due training. Exceeding the maxi- mum PpO2 settings and those recommended imposes an immediate ascent to a lower level and in the event of a CNS value (Central Nervous System) approaches the recommended limits we advise a reduction of oxygen exposure.

  • Page 11: Limits Of The Dive Computer

    Cautions Limits of the dive computer • The computer reflects the latest guidelines on diving safety but keep in mind that these studies are to be considered of theoretical basis and processed to reduce but not eliminate the risk of de- compression sickness.
  • Page 12 Cautions unit is controlled periodically from the point of view of accuracy in reading, the depth and time. The level of precision required by European standards is +/- 3.5%. • The warranty is voided if the endcap is removed from a non-authorized service center. • The computer iDive is built to withstand use in sea water but at the end of the dive you have to rinse well with fresh water and do not expose to direct sunlight or heat sources to dry.

  • Page 13: Specifications

    Specifications Your computer is made in all stainless steel 316L with mineral glass, allowing in this so a high impact resistance and corrosion resistance. Display is equipped with an LCD Display 100% matrix. Particular effort has been put in the development of a navigation system that allows the diver access to the settings in an easy and intuitive.
  • Page 14 Specifications - Maximum error in the measurement of temperature: -2 / +6°C - Algorithm The computer adopts the model Buelhmann ZHL-16B and offers a choice of 4 levels of conservatism 0 Values of Gradient Factor High 93- Gradient Factor Low 93 1 Values of Gradient Factor High 91- Gradient Factor Low 91 2 Values of Gradient Factor High 89- Gradient Factor Low 89 3 Values of Gradient Factor High 75- Gradient Factor Low 73...
  • Page 15 Specifications - Update tissue dive mode: 5 seconds. - Update tissues sleep mode: 1 minute. - Number of stored gas OC: 1. - Memory: 100 hours of immersion. - 100 hours of immersion. 1999 min. - Intuitive software for adaptive logic. - Connection to PC: USB cable - OS updatable.
  • Page 16 Specifications - Battery It has a rechargeable battery with an autonomy of 25 days in clock mode, or 30 hours of diving. Perform a full charge cycle before the first use. The charge is made by connecting the computer via its USB cable to the PC or to a any USB port. The data shown may vary by +/-15%.
  • Page 17 Specifications - Weight: 140gr - 100% compatible with the program of data collection DAN DL7 DSL Level 5 100% compatible with DAN DL7...

  • Page 18: Menus And Functions

    Menus and Functions WATCH MODE iDive FREE UNIT INFO MODE iDive MENU & MODE SETTINGS iDive MENU & SETTINGS ATTENTION: After a SCUBA DIVE the FREE DIVE mode is not available or selectable.

  • Page 19: Backlight

    Information number To view information click once on the button A if you are screen bat- rmware DIVE SYSTEM of serial version iDive tery level. S/N: 900123 v1.0.0/993 Press A button twice if you watch the screen.

  • Page 20: Compass

    Menus and Functions Compass To view the compass press once on the D if you are in screen battery weather weather level. lubber line, lubber line, compass compass Turning the clock compass indicates the direction in front of us. direction direction grade grade...
  • Page 21 Menus and Functions The table below shows the meaning of each of the short for direction on the display: 54° Direction Meaning Direction Meaning 200m North Northeast +27°C 990mb East Southeast iDive South Southwest West Northwest...

  • Page 22: Weather

    Menus and Functions Weather iDive also shows you the weather forecast. stable To view the weather forecast press once on the INFO button if you are in screen battery level. The next table shows how to interpret the weather forecast of the iDive worsening improvement in The weather forecast is based on the monitoring of atmospheric pres-...

  • Page 23: Atmospheric Pressure, Altimeter And Tem

    weather Menus and Functions lubber line, compass direction grade Atmospheric pressure, altimeter and temperature 54° altitude To view information about atmospheric pressure, altimeter and tem- sea level 200m +27°C 990mb perature press the INFO button once if you are in the screen battery iDive level.
  • Page 24 Menus and Functions Through the function in the DISPLAY menu you can change the unit in ° C or ° F. When instead of the indications of the compass appears CALIBRATE you have to re-calibrate the compass. CALIBRATE You can calibrate the compass by following the instructions that you 200m find in the section “Compass”.

  • Page 25: Clock

    Menus and Functions Clock The computer area has the functions of a clock with hour, minute, hour day, month, and day of the week. day of the 20:31 week 28/02 iDive day/month Dive To activate the Dive to dive you have to press the B button twice. depth time Once you enable this feature you can dive using air, programmed...

  • Page 26: Free Dive

    Menus and Functions active depth Free Dive mode To activate the Free Dive to immerse you must press the B button 2 FREE times. This function remains active for 15 minutes after the time appears. dive time DIVE DEPTH WARNING: If you do not set any function at the beginning of the number of dive the iDive starts diving in FREE DIVE MODE.

  • Page 27: Settings

    Settings The computer comes standard with settings that allow for recreational diving, then dive up to 40 me- ters, within the no-decompression limits and without the use of gas decompression, without having to modify any parameter of your computer.
  • Page 28 Settings iDive menu provides access to functions and settings are changed. To enter the menu, press the B button before entering the Dive screen and then press the A button WATCH MODE iDive FREE UNIT INFO MODE iDive MENU & MODE SETTINGS iDive...

  • Page 29: Free Set

    Settings By pressing the B or D key from the main screen menu you can scroll through the various menu items. FREE SET Choose a function and press the A Key to enter to set this function. FREE ALARM DIVE SET Free set Pressing the A Key to enter the freediving setup function iDive...

  • Page 30: T Prof - Basic Profile

    Settings T Prof - Basic Profile You can set your basic profile. V= Dive profile with achievement of maximum depth and ascent to the surface without bottom time U= Square profile AUTO =the dive profile is automatically recognized by the system Press the B or D key to select the setting and then press the A Key to t level: confirm setting.

  • Page 31: Oedema

    Settings Edema (OEDEMA) iDive Free allows you to reduce the risk of pulmonary oedema during freediving. t level: Considering the type of freediving session you are going to do auto t prof: multi t mode: set: oedema : - The maximum depth you want to reach...

  • Page 32: Free Alarm

    Settings Free Alarm You can set three type of alarms FREE SET Press the B or D key to select the alarm that you want to set and then FREE ALARM press the A key to confirm setting. DIVE SET OFF = alarms disabled.
  • Page 33 Settings MODE DESC = Alarm if during the descent, you reach the planned depth. ASC = Alarm if during the ascent, you reach the planned depth. BOTH = Alarm if during the descent and during the ascent, you reach the planned depth. Press the B or D key to select the alarm mode and then press the type: fixed...
  • Page 34 Settings DESC BOTH...

  • Page 35: Step

    Settings STEP You can set a series of planned depth alarms with con- stant repetition of the alarm to every planned meters. START Press the B or D key to choose the depth of the first type: STEP alarm and then press the A key to confirm setting. start: step: time :...

  • Page 36: Time

    Settings TIME You can set the alarm of maximum dive time per each dip. 0:00/ OFF = alarm disabled type: TIME By pressing the B or D key you can increases or decreases the alarm time: 0:00 TIME by 10 seconds. exit Press the A key to confirm the seconds iDive...

  • Page 37: Dive Set

    Settings Dive set In this function you can set the level of security, the dwell time Safety, deep stop function, the max PpO2 and water. DIVE SET PLANNER LOGBOOK ALARM iDive P. Safety - Security Level The computer iDive is equipped with an algorithm, Buehlmann, the al- gorithm based on the theories of Buehlmann, implemented in iDive a derivative of the model Buehlmann ZHL16B that integrates the results p.safety:...
  • Page 38 Warning: he control parameters of the conservatism of the algorithms need to be modified only and only if you have appropriate theoretical knowledge. Dive System is not responsible for damage to persons or property due to an incorrect setting of these parameters.

  • Page 39: Safety Stop

    Settings Safety Stop Setting the timer to the safety stop. The timer for the safety stop will start automatically when the end of p.safety: the dive, you will reach a depth less than 6 m are you have performed safety stp: all decompression stops.

  • Page 40: Deep Stop

    Settings Deep stop In iDive you can enable or disable the deep stop. Press the B or D to set YES or NO and then the A button to confirm the setting. p.safety: safety stp: The stop is calculated in the middle of the maximum depth for a time deep stp: of 2.5 minutes.

  • Page 41: Max P P O2

    Settings Max P P O2 The value of PpO2 max determines the maximum operating depth (MOD) in relation to the mixture of oxygen used. Press the B or D to set increase or decrease the value and then the A p.safety: safety stp: button to confirm setting.

  • Page 42: Salt And Fresh Water

    Settings Salt and Fresh water iDive measure the pressure and converts it into depth using the density water as a constant. p.safety: safety stp: The depth of 10 m in salt water corresponds approximately to 10.3 m in deep stp: max ppo 1.60 fresh water.

  • Page 43: Mix

    Settings Press B or D key in order to scroll the various menu items and then the A button to confirm the setting. DIVE SET With iDive you can set one gas mix PLANNER LOGBOOK ALARM iDive Mix 1 Press B or D in order to increase or decrease the percentage of oxygen and A to confirm the o2 percentage inserted.

  • Page 44: Planner

    Settings Planner Press B or D in order to scroll through the various menu items and press A to set Planner function. DIVE SET With iDive can plan your repetitive dives. PLANNER LOGBOOK ALARM iDive Press B or D in order to increase or decrease the percentage of oxyge- nand press A to confirm Press A to set the surface time and press B or D to increase or decrease the surface time.
  • Page 45 Settings Press B to next table . Press B in order to exit form Planner function PLANNER PLANNER PLANNER depth time depth time depth time next next next iDive iDive iDive PLANNER Attenzione: depth time Se accanto al valore della profondità compaiono delle linee tratteg- giate significa che quella profondità...

  • Page 46: Logbook

    Settings Logbook By pressing the B or D you can scroll through the various menu items. Pressing A will access the function. DIVE SET iDive store profiles of about 100 hours of diving. The data can be tran- PLANNER LOGBOOK sferred to a PC using the software DiveLogger ALARM iDive...
  • Page 47 Settings In the logbook menu is displayed a summary page number of that shows each dive that contain the following protection dive factor information: - Progressive number of dives dive time - Protection level start date 26.01.13 10:47 - Date dive - Hour time...

  • Page 48: Alarm

    Settings Alarm By pressing the B or D button you can scroll through the various menu items. DIVE SET Pressing A will access the function. PLANNER LOGBOOK With this function you can set the alarms. ALARM iDive ASC Speed By pressing the B or D button can be activated alarm (YES) or disable (NO) the alarm of scent speed.

  • Page 49: Max Depth

    Settings Max Depth By pressing the B or D button you can activate (YES) or disable (NO) alarm of maximum depth. the maximum depth depending on the PpO2 set and the gas used. asc speed: yes max depth: deco viol: yes Press A to confirm the setting and move to the next setting.

  • Page 50: Display

    Settings Display By pressing the B or D button you can scroll through the various menu items. DISPLAY Pressing A button will access to this function. PC MODE SYS SET DEFAULT This function allows you to adjust the display. COMPASS iDive BKL Level By pressing the B or D button it is possible to increase or decrease the...
  • Page 51 Settings BKL Time By pressing the B or D button it is possible to increase or decrease the duration of the back light, from 1 to 30 seconds. Press A to confirm the setting and move to the next setting. bkl level: bkl time: contrast:...

  • Page 52: Units

    Settings Units By pressing the B or D button you can set the unit metric or imperial system, m/°C - ft/°F. bkl level: Pressing A in order to confirm the value. bkl time: contrast: units: °C Pressing D button to return to watch mode. exit iDive...

  • Page 53: Pc Mode

    Settings PC Mode By pressing the B or D you can scroll through the various menu items. DISPLAY Pressing A button in order to computer connection (PC) to download PC MODE the dive profiles (Dive Logger) SYS SET DEFAULT By connecting the iDive to the PC also the battery is recharged. COMPASS iDive PC MODE...

  • Page 54: Sys Set

    Settings Sys Set By pressing the B or D button you can scroll through the various menu items. DISPLAY Pressing A button will access to the function. PC MODE SYS SET DEFAULT This function allows you to set the time zone, date, time and the format COMPASS iDive UTC - Time zone...

  • Page 55: Utc - Time Zone

    Settings Time Set the hour and minutes. Pressing the B and D buttons to set the time. UTC: 1:00 UTC: 1:00 TIME: 20:46 Pressing A to move to minutes set and B or D TIME: 20:46 FORMAT: FORMAT: to set the minutes. DATE: 28.02.2013 DATE: 28.02.2013 exit...

  • Page 56: Time

    Settings Date Is possible to set day, month and year. Press the B and D buttons to select the exact day. UTC: 1:00 TIME: 20:46 FORMAT: Pressing the A button to confirm the setting and changes the setting of DATE: 28.02.2013 the month and once you set the month, press the A button to confirm exit the setting changes the setting of the year.

  • Page 57: Default

    Settings Default By pressing the B or D button you can scroll through the functions. Pressing A button in order to access. DISPLAY PC MODE SYS SET Default set will reset the iDive to the factory value DEFAULT COMPASS iDive Select with the B button the NO or YES and confirm with A button.

  • Page 58: Compass

    Settings Compass By pressing the B or D you can scroll through the functions. Pressing A button in order to access . DISPLAY PC MODE With this function you can calibrate the compass and also the declina- SYS SET DEFAULT tion and direction.

  • Page 59: Declin

    Settings By pressing the B or D button’s you can set the direction, EAST or WEST.. The direction is used to indicate the direction of the declination of the DECLIN: Earth magnetic field. DIR: EAST CALIB: START Pressing the A button to confirm the setting and to move to the next exit setting.

  • Page 60: Calib

    Settings Turn the computer on the horizontal plane up to TILT indication appear. DECLIN: DIR: EAST CALIB: TILT exit iDive Rotate around the longitudinal axis until no signal appears OK as showed in the picture. Now the compass is calibrated. DECLIN: DIR: EAST...

  • Page 61: Idive During Free Diving

    DIVE DEPTH 38.4 NOTE : The iDive Free display shows dive data also during the iDive surface recovery time. number of dives performed depth...

  • Page 62: Dive Profile

    iDive during FREE DIVING Dive profile You can view your dive graph during the surface interval. free 1:33 Press again the B key in order to view the session data. iDive Session data. Pressing the B key 4 times during the surface interval the iDive shows: Max Dpt: Maximum depth reached during the session.

  • Page 63: Idive - Data On Surface - Free

    iDive - data on surface - Free TARAVANA WARNING: Taravana Algorithm is a calculation based only on ma- free thematical and physical model, not integrated with physiological 1:43 data. 0.26 Surf time Recovery 4:12 If the Taravana function is active, on the surface, the recovery time is DIVE DEPTH 38.4...

  • Page 64: Oedema

    iDive - data on surface - Free OEDEMA If the OEDEMA function is active the iDive will suggest the maximum depth reachable during the warm-up dips. free 0:00 During the first three warm-up dips do not to exceed the maximum depth indicated in the central part of the display.

  • Page 65: Idive - Dive Mode (Oc)

    iDive - DIVE mode (OC) Dive depth dive time iDive has been studied to provide to be user friendly during the dive. 20.0 This can helps the diver to receive the most important and clear in- decompression formation’s. limit m/min 38.4 iDive max depth...

  • Page 66: Cns And Temperature

    iDive - DIVE mode (OC) CNS and temperature During the dive by pressing the B button once at the bottom the di- 20.0 splay shows the data for the CNS, on the left, and temperature on the right. Pressing the B button again shows the graph of the dive. TEMP °C iDive...

  • Page 67: Extra Safety Stop

    iDive - DIVE mode (OC) Extra Safety Stop In the event that you have set the safety stop, which is recommended for all dives, as per the instructions of paragraph Dive Set this will be STOP displayed on the computer display during ascent from depth of 6.9 m. The park is set by default to 5 m, can not be changed in the menu Dive 30.1 Set you can set the minutes of this stop...

  • Page 68: Deep Stop

    iDive - DIVE mode (OC) Deep Stop If you set Deep Stop function it appears 5m before the actual depth required and will be removed, if not done, 5 m after the required 20.0 depth. DEEP STOP The display has been designed so that the deep stop data will show in the middle of the display.

  • Page 69: Deco Dive

    iDive - DIVE mode (OC) Deco dive If the diver is required one or more mandatory decompression stop, not recommended, the central part of the display will be totally on a black background to draw attention to the diver. In the middle left STOP DECO of the display is the total time of ascent (TTS), is located next to the...

  • Page 70: Dive Compass

    iDive - DIVE mode (OC) Dive compass Dive compass Pressing the D key to access to underwater navigation. In the upper part of the screen shows the direction (Grade ). In order to set a shipping lane press B. 275° => As long as the direction that we are following is within the +/- 5 °...

  • Page 71: Idive - Data On Surface - Dive Mode (Oc)

    iDive - data on surface - DIVE mode (OC) Once on the surface and 10 minutes has elapsed, by pressing the B button, you will see some important post-dive data as: • Desaturation Desat 11:47 No Fly 11:47 • No Fly Time Surf Time 00:12 • Surface...

  • Page 72: Idive - After Diving - Dive Mode (Oc)

    - after diving - DIVE mode (OC) No-Fly Dive System recommended to follow the DAN Pre flight interval gui- delines The current indications (DAN http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/me- dical/ faq / faq.aspx? faqid = 54) recommend: • A minimum surface interval of 12 hours after a single dive before boarding a commercial aircraft.

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    troubleshooting • plug the usb cable to pc • unistall the usb cable from pc (from PC device manager) • unplug the usb cable to pc Driver not found • install the DiveLogger • open the DiveLogger • plug the usb cable to pc • reinstall the usb cable driver Battery drains out very fast Recharge the iDive a whole night using a USB wall charger.
  • Page 74 ©2015 DiveSystem www.divesystem.com...

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