Suunto D6 Uživatelský manuál

WARNINGNOT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE! Suunto dive computers areintended for recreational use only. The demands of commercialor professional diving may expo

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13. DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICEPlease dispose of the device in an appropriate way, treatingit as electronic waste. Do not throw it in the garbage. If youwi

GLOSSARYAltitude diveA dive made at an elevation greater than 300 m/1000 ft above sea level.Ascent rateThe speed at which the diver ascends toward the

Decompression illnessAny of a variety of maladies resulting either directly or indirectly from theformation of nitrogen bubbles in tissues or body flu

NitroxIn sports diving, refers to any mix with a higher fraction of oxygen thanstandard air.NOAAUnited States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis

Reduced Gradient Bubble ModelModern algorithm for tracking both dissolved and free gas in divers.Repetitive diveAny dive whose decompression time limi

Model of SerialWristop computer: number:Date of purchasePlace of purchase/Store nameStore City Store CountryStore stamp with date of purchaseNameAddre

WARNINGSUUNTO STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT SPORT DIVERSLIMIT THEIR MAXIMUM DEPTH TO 40 M/130 FT OR TO THEDEPTH CALCULATED BY THE COMPUTER BASED ON THESELE

WARNINGYOU ARE ADVISED TO AVOID FLYING ANY TIME THECOMPUTER COUNTS DOWN THE NO-FLY TIME. ALWAYSACTIVATE THE COMPUTER TO CHECK THE REMAINING NO-FLY TIM

WARNINGTHE DIVE COMPUTER WILL NOT ACCEPT FRACTIONALPERCENTAGE VALUES OF OXYGEN CONCENTRATION. DONOT ROUND UP FRACTIONAL PERCENTAGES! For example,31.8%

WARNINGThis device contains a Lithium cell battery. To reduce the risk offire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short externalcontacts, o

3. SUUNTO D6 AT A GLANCESafety Stop IndicatorPresent DepthNo-Fly IconDiver Attention SymbolDateDual TimeMaximum DepthPO2 (Nitrox Mode)TimeLow Battery

3.1. Navigating in the menusSuunto D6 has three main operating modes - TIME mode (TIME), DIVE mode (DIVE),and MEMORY mode (MEM) – as well as the COMPA

3.2. Button symbols and functionsThe table below explains the main functions of the dive computer's buttons. The buttonsand their use will be exp

Main functionsPressButtonSymbolToggle between alternative displaysChange submodeIncrease valuesShortUPEnable gas switching in NITROX modeLongUPToggle

4. GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR SUUNTO D6To get the most out of your Suunto D6, take some time to personalize it and reallymake it YOUR computer. Set the

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NOTEThe display is illuminated by holding down the MODE button formore than 2 seconds.Now that you know how to toggle between the shortcuts, you can s

ADJUST WITH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS. ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON.4.1.2. Setting the timeIn the TIME SETTING mode, you are able to set the hour, minute, and

ADJUST WITH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS. ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON.4.1.4. Setting the dateUse the DATE SETTING mode to set the year, month, and day. The day o

ADJUST WITH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS. ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON.4.1.6. Setting the backlightUse the BACKLIGHT SETTING mode to turn the backlight on or off

ADJUST WITH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS. ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON.4.2. StopwatchThe Suunto D6’s stopwatch measures elapsed and split times. A separate stopwa

4.3. AC water contactsThe water and data transfer contact is located on the right side of the case. Whensubmerged, the water contact is connected to t

NOTEWater or moisture build-up around the water contact may causethe contact to activate automatically. This can happen, forexample, when washing your

IF ACCESSED FROM TIME MODE, TIME AND BEARING ARE DISPLAYED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN.IF ACCESSED FROM DIVE MODE, CURRENT DEPTH AND TIME OR MAXIMUM D

4.4.2. Locking a bearingA bearing can be locked to help you follow a selected course, and directional arrowspoint towards the locked bearing. Locked b

ExplanationSymbolYou are 120 (or 240) degrees from the locked bearing4.4.3. Compass settingsYou can define the compass settings (declination and calib

1. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF SUUNTO DIVING INSTRUMENTS ... ... ... 72. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ..

ADJUST WITH UP AND DOWN. ACCEPT WITH SELECT.CalibrationBecause of changes in the surrounding magnetic field, the Suunto D6 electroniccompass occasiona

HOLD THE DEVICE LEVEL AND SLOWLY ROTATE 360°.If the calibration fails several times in a row, it is possible that you are in an area withsources of ma

5. BEFORE DIVINGDo not attempt to use the dive computer without reading this user's manual in itsentirety, including all the warnings. Make sure

5.1. The Suunto RGBM/Deep Stop AlgorithmSuunto’s Reduced Gradient Bubble Model (RGBM), utilized in the Suunto D6, predictsboth dissolved and free gas

5.3. Dive computer limitationsWhile the dive computer's calculations are based on current decompression researchand technology, it is important t

Anyone who engages in any form of breathhold diving is in danger of shallow-waterblackout (SWB), that is, the sudden loss of consciousness caused by o

Table 5.1. Audible and visual alarm typesAlarm reasonAlarm typeDive computer is activated.Short single beepDive computer automatically returns to the

Table 5.2. Preset alarm typesAlarm reasonAlarm typePreset maximum depth isreached.Continuous beep series for 24 secondsMaximum depth blinks as long as

Table 5.3. Oxygen alarms in NITROX modeAlarm reasonAlarm typeSet oxygen partial pressure limit is exceeded. Thealternative display is replaced with a

5.7. Error conditionsThe dive computer has warning indicators that alert you to react to certain situationsthat would significantly increase the risk

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5.8. DIVE mode settingsSuunto D6 has several user-definable functions, as well as depth and time-relatedalarms that you can set according to your pers

USE UP AND DOWN BUTTONS TO TOGGLE BETWEEN DIVE SETTINGS.NOTEThe settings cannot be activated until 5 minutes has elapsed afterthe dive.5.8.1. Setting

The depth alarm is factory-set to 40 m/131 ft, but you can adjust it according to yourpersonal preference, or switch it off altogether. The depth rang

In order to minimize the risk of error during a dive, it is highly recommended that themixes are set in the proper order. This means that as the mix n

5.8.4. Setting the personal/altitude adjustmentsThe current Altitude and Personal Adjustment settings are displayed in the startupscreen when entering

5.8.6. Setting the Safety Stops/Deep StopsThe Deep Stop setting allows you to choose between traditional Safety Stops or DeepStops. If Deep Stops are

5.9. Activation and pre-checksThis section describes how to activate the DIVE mode and explains the pre-checksthat it is highly recommended you perfor

After activation, all display elements turn on showing mostly figure 8s and graphicalelements, and the backlight and the beep are activated. After thi

For more information on the NITROX mode, refer to Section 6.2. Diving in NITROXmode (DIVEean) .The dive computer is now ready for diving.5.9.3. Batter

5.9.4. Diving at altitudeThe dive computer can be adjusted both for diving at altitude and also to increase theconservatism of the mathematical nitrog

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5.9.5. Personal adjustmentsThere are personal factors that can affect your susceptibility to DCI, which you canpredict in advance, and input into the

Table 5.6. Personal Adjustment settingsDesired tablesConditionPersonaladjustmentvalueDefaultIdeal conditionsP0Progressively more conservativeSome risk

EffectDesired TablesRGBM settingSmaller RGBM effects, higher risk!Attenuated RGBM model50%5.10. Safety StopsSafety Stops are widely considered good di

WHEN STOP IS DISPLAYED, MAKE A RECOMMENDED SAFETY STOP FOR 3 MINUTES.NOTEThe Recommended Safety Stop, as the name implies, isrecommended. If it is ign

WHEN CEILING AND STOP ARE DISPLAYED, MAKE A ONE MINUTE MANDATORY SAFETY STOP IN THE DEPTH ZONE BETWEEN 6 M AND 3 M.You must not ascend shallower than

5.11. Deep stopsThe Suunto D6 allows you to choose a Deep Stop algorithm instead of the traditionalRecommended Safety Stop. Deep Stops are safety stop

6. DIVINGThis section contains instructions on how to operate the dive computer and interpretits displays. You’ll find that this dive computer is easy

•your present depth in meters/feet•the available no-decompression time in minutes as NO DEC TIME•the ascent rate presented as a bar graph on the right

UP BUTTON TOGGLES BETWEEN DIVE TIME AND WATER TEMPERATURE.6.1.2. BookmarkIt is possible to record bookmarks in the profile memory during a dive. These

6.1.3. Ascent rate indicatorThe ascent rate is shown graphically along the right side of the display. When themaximum allowed ascent rate is exceeded,

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6.1.4. Safety Stops and Deep StopsIf Deep Stops are not used, a 3 minute Recommended Safety Stop is prompted afterevery dive to over 10m.YOU ARE ADVIS

•the time needed at the ceiling•the time needed at the Mandatory Safety Stop (if any)•the time needed to reach the surface after the ceiling and Safet

•The decompression range is the depth range between the ceiling and floor. Withinthis range, decompression takes place. However, it is important to re

WARNINGNEVER ASCEND ABOVE THE CEILING! You must not ascendabove the ceiling during your decompression. In order to avoiddoing so by accident, you shou

UPWARD POINTING ARROW HAS DISAPPEARED AND ASC TIME LABEL HAS STOPPED BLINKING, MEANING YOU ARE IN THE DECOMPRESSION RANGE.Decompression will now begin

During the decompression stop, ASC TIME will count down towards zero. When theceiling moves upwards, you can ascend to the new ceiling. You may surfac

6.2.1. Before diving in NITROX modeIf set to the NITROX mode, the correct oxygen percentage of the gas in your cylindermust always be entered into the

In the NITROX mode, the default setting for MIX1 is standard air (21% O2). It remainsin this setting until the O2% is adjusted to any other percentage

•the oxygen percentage, labeled O2%•the set oxygen partial pressure limit, labeled PO2•the current oxygen toxicity exposure, labeled OLF•maximum depth

6.2.3. Oxygen limit fraction (OLF)If set to NITROX mode, in addition to tracking the diver's exposure to nitrogen, theinstrument tracks the expos

1. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF SUUNTO DIVINGINSTRUMENTSSuunto D6 was designed to help you get the most out of your diving. After readingthis manual and be

CHANGING GAS MIX. SCROLL THROUGH ENABLED MIXES BY PRESSING THE UP OR DOWN BUTTONS. SELECT NEW MIX BY PRESSING THE SELECT BUTTON.NOTEMix number, O2%, a

In the GAUGE mode, the total dive time is always displayed in minutes in the lowerright corner. In addition, a Dive Timer in the center window display

7. AFTER DIVING7.1. At the surfaceOnce back at the surface, Suunto D6 continues to provide post-dive safety informationand alarms. Calculations to ena

•the oxygen partial pressure labeled PO2•the current oxygen toxicity exposure labeled OLF7.1.2. Dive numberingSeveral repetitive dives are considered

7.1.3. Repetitive dive planningThe Suunto D6 includes a dive planner that allows you to review the no-decompressionlimits on a subsequent dive, taking

•If a diver has less than 2 hours total accumulated dive time in the last 48 hours,a 12 hour surface interval before flying is recommended•Following a

When entering the MEMplan mode, the display first briefly shows the remainingdesaturation time before going into plan mode.By pressing the UP/DOWN but

NOTEThe Planning mode is disabled in GAUGE mode and in Errormode (see Section 5.7. Error conditions). The planning modecalculates no-decompression tim

The END OF LOGS text is displayed between the oldest and most recent dive. Thefollowing information will be shown on three pages:THERE ARE THREE PAGES

•surface time before previous dive•warningsPage III•depth/time profile of the dive•real-time water temperatureThe memory will retain approximately the

With integrated digital compass and gas switching, Suunto D6 simplifies your divingexperience because all the information you need relating to depth,

The Dive History Memory can hold a maximum of 999 dives and 999 diving hours.When these maximum values are reached, the counters will start again from

•real-time water temperature•additional dive information (e.g. SLOW and Mandatory Safety Stop violations, DiverAttention Symbol, Bookmark, Surfaced Ma

The Communities section is meeting a place for smaller groups of SuuntoSports.commembers. Here you can create and manage your own communities and sear

8. CARE AND MAINTENANCEThe Suunto D6 dive computer is a sophisticated precision instrument. Though designedto withstand the rigors of scuba diving, yo

•If you detect scratches, cracks or other such flaws on the display that may impairits durability, have it replaced immediately by your Suunto represe

IMPORTANT: Your Suunto D6 should be soaked, then thoroughly rinsed with freshwater and dried with a soft towel after each dive. Make sure that all sal

8.5. Battery replacementNOTEIt is advisable to contact an authorized Suunto representative forbattery replacement. It is imperative that the change is

9. TECHNICAL DATA9.1. Technical specificationsDimensions and weight:• Diameter: 50.0 mm/1.97 in• Thickness: 16.0 mm/0.61 in• Weight: 113g/3.98 ozDepth

Displays only in NITROX mode:• Oxygen %: 21 - 99• Oxygen partial pressure display: 0.2 - 3.0 bar, depending on the limit setting• Oxygen Limit Fractio

• Reduced gradient (variable) "M" values based on diving habit and dive violations.The "M" values are tracked up to 100 hours afte

2. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTESThroughout this manual, important safety icons are displayed. Three classificationsare used to separate these icons by

NOTELow temperature or an internal oxidation of the battery mayactivate the battery warning even though the battery has enoughcapacity. In this case,

9.2.1. Suunto RGBM adaptive decompressionThe Suunto RGBM algorithm adapts its predictions of both the effects of microbubblebuild-up and adverse dive

9.2.2. No-decompression limitsThe no-decompression limits displayed by the dive computer for the first dive to asingle depth (see Table 9.1, No-decomp

No-decompression time limits (mins) for various depths (m) for the firstdive of a seriesPersonal Mode / Altitude ModeDepth(m)P2/A2P2/A1P2/A0P1/A2P1/A1

No-decompression time limits (mins) for various depths (ft) for the firstdive of a seriesPersonal Mode / Altitude ModeDepth(ft)P2/A2P2/A1P2/A0P1/A2P1/

As a result, the allowed no-decompression-stop limits are considerably reduced.9.3. Oxygen exposureThe oxygen exposure calculations are based on curre

10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY10.1. CopyrightThis user's manual is copyrighted and all rights are reserved. It may not, in whole orin part, be copied,

11. DISCLAIMERS11.1. User’s responsibilityThis instrument is intended for recreational use only. Suunto D6 must not be used forobtaining measurements

11.3. After sales serviceIf a claim under warranty appears to be necessary, return the product, freight prepaid,to your Suunto representative, who is

12. WARRANTYNOTEWarranty arrangements vary from country to country. The divecomputer packaging contains information regarding the warrantybenefits and