Suunto D6I - Manual

NOTE It is not possible to change between AIR, NITROX and GAUGEmodes before the instrument has counted down the no-fly time.There is one exception to this: You can change from AIR to NI-TROX mode even during the no-fly time.When planning both air and nitrox dives during the same diveseries, you shou...

3. SUUNTO USER INTERFACE Current Time Display Mode Indicator No-Decompression Time Total Ascent Time Ceiling Depth Remaining Air Time Safety/Deep Stop Time Surface Interval Time No-Fly Time Compass Display Tissue Saturation Graph Present Depth Low Battery Warning Safety Stop Indicator No-Fly Icon Di...

ADJUST WITH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS. ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON. 4.1.8. Setting the tones In the Tones setting mode, you are able to activate or deactivate the tones. ADJUST WITH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS. ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON. NOTE When the tones are off, there are no audible alarms. 4.2. Stopwatch The S...

4.4.2. Locking a bearing A bearing can be locked to help you follow a selected course, and directional arrowspoint towards the locked bearing. The last locked bearing is stored and is availablethe next time the compass is activated. In the DIVE mode the locked bearings arealso stored in the log. TO ...

Explanation Symbol You are 180 degrees from the locked bearing You are 120 (or 240) degrees from the locked bearing 4.4.3. Compass settings You can define the compass settings (Calibration, Declination and Timeout) in theCOMPASS mode: Calibration Because of changes in the surrounding magnetic field,...

To calibrate the compass: HOLD THE DEVICE LEVEL AND SLOWLY ROTATE 360°. THEN SLOWLY TURN THE DEVICE 90° TO VERTICAL POSITION. If the calibration fails several times in a row, it is possible that you are in an area withsources of magnetism, such as large metal objects, power lines or electric applian...

When the dive computer is in the permanent Error mode, only the Er warning is shownin the center window. The dive computer does not show times for ascent or stops.However, all the other displays function as before to provide information for ascent.You must immediately ascend to a depth of 3 to 6 m/1...

2. Ensure that the D6i is turned on, and that the wireless integration is enabled inthe Suunto D6i settings (Tank Press is set ON. For more information, refer to Section 5.9.3. Setting the tank pressure pairing ). If the D6i is in the TIME mode, enter the DIVE mode by short-pressing the MODE button....

NOTE To pair on the new transmitter code, the Suunto D6i code mustbe cleared first. To re-pair the transmitter with the new code and the Suunto D6i dive computer:1. In the DIVE mode of the Suunto D6i , long-press the DOWN button to enter theDIVE settings. Enter the Tank Press Pairing menu (Refer to ...

5.8.3. Transmitting data After the pairing procedure, the Suunto D6i will receive cylinder pressure data fromthe transmitter. The pressure is displayed in either bars or psi, depending on the unitselected. Any time the Suunto D6i receives an appropriate signal, a flash symbol isdisplayed in the lowe...

A B C D E 5.9. DIVE mode settings Suunto D6i has several user-definable functions, as well as depth and time-relatedalarms that you can set according to your personal preferences. The DIVE modesettings are dependent on the dive submode chosen (AIR, NITROX, GAUGE, FREE),so that, for example, nitrox s...

ADJUST WITH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS. ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON. ADJUST WITH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS. ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON. NOTE While setting the gases, note that the calculated maximum oper-ating depth is displayed in the upper field. You cannot change tothis gas before you have ascended above this de...

WARNING SUUNTO STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT SPORT DIVERSLIMIT THEIR MAXIMUM DEPTH TO 40 M/130 FT! Exposure togreater depths increases the risk of oxygen toxicity and decom-pression sickness. At this time, perform your pre-checks, and ensure that:• the instrument operates in the correct mode and provides...

This feature is used to adjust the computer to be more conservative, according topersonal preference, by entering the suitable Personal Adjustment setting with thehelp of Table 5.7, Personal Adjustment settings . In ideal conditions, retain the default setting, P0. If conditions are more difficult, ...

6.1.1. Basic dive data During a No-decompression dive, the following information is displayed:• 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 side • the Diver Attention Symbol if surface inter...

Rather than requiring you to make stops at fixed depths, the dive computer lets youdecompress within a range of depths (continuous decompression).The ascent time (ASC TIME) is the minimum amount of time needed to reach thesurface in a decompression dive. It includes:• the time needed at the deep sto...

During the decompression stop, ASC TIME will count down towards zero. When theceiling moves upwards, you can ascend to the new ceiling. You may surface only afterthe ASC TIME and CEILING labels have disappeared, which means that the decom-pression stop and any Mandatory Safety Stop have been complet...

6.2.1. Before diving in the NITROX mode If set to theNITROX mode, the correct oxygen percentage of the gas in your cylindermust always be entered into the computer to ensure correct nitrogen and oxygencalculations. The dive computer adjusts its mathematical nitrogen and oxygen calcu-lation models ac...

In the NITROX mode, the default setting for Mix1 is standard air (21% O 2 ). It remains in this setting until the O 2 % is adjusted to any other percentage of oxygen (22%–99%). The default setting for maximum oxygen partial pressure is 1.4 bar, however you areable to set it in the range of 0.5–1.6 b...

BY PRESSING THE SELECT BUTTON DURING A DIVE, A BOOK- MARK IS WRITTEN IN THE PROFILE MEMORY, THE DIVE TIMER IS RESET, AND THE PREVIOUSLY-TIMED INTERVAL IS DISPLAYED BELOW. NOTE The GAUGE mode does not provide decompression information. NOTE There is no ascent rate monitoring in the GAUGE mode. NOTE I...

7. AFTER DIVING Once back at the surface, Suunto D6i continues to provide post-dive safety informationand alarms. Calculations to enable repetitive dive planning also help to maximize diversafety. Table 7.1. Alarms Indication Symbol on display Diver Attention Symbol - Extend Surface Interval Violate...

By pressing the UP/DOWN buttons, you can scroll the no-decompression limits in 3m/10 ft increments ending at 45 m/150 ft. No-decompression limits longer than 99minutes are displayed as “—“.If the O2% is too high for the planned depth, NA is dis-played instead of a numerical no-decompression limit. W...

NOTE The DIVE PLANNING mode is disabled in GAUGE mode and inError mode (see Section 5.7. Error conditions).The DIVE PLANNING mode calculates no-decompression timesfor Mix1 only. If an additional mix is enabled in the Nitrox mode,it does not affect the calculations in (PLAN NoDec) mode. Higher Altitu...

The dive time and date are registered in the Logbook memory. Always check beforediving that the time and date are correctly set, especially after traveling between differ-ent time zones. 7.6.1. Dive logbook (MEM Logbook) The Suunto D6i has a very sophisticated, high capacity Logbook and Profile Memo...

You can also contact our European help desk by telephone at +358 2 284 1160. Thecost of the call is that of a normal call to Finland. The call center is open Mon-Fri,24h/day. The service is provided in English all the time. Other languages—French,German, Swedish, Japanese, Spanish and Finnish—are on...

9. BATTERY REPLACEMENT NOTE It is advisable to contact an authorized Suunto representative forbattery replacement. It is imperative that the change is made ina proper manner to avoid any leakage of water into the batterycompartment or computer. CAUTION Defects caused by improper battery installation...

CAUTION Defects caused by improper battery installation are not coveredby the warranty. 9.1.1. Transmitter battery kit The transmitter battery kit includes a 3.0 V CR ½ AA lithium cell battery and a lubricatedO-ring. When handling the battery, do not make contact with both of the poles at thesame ti...

6. Check the condition of the O-ring. A defective O-ring may indicate sealing orother problems. Dispose of the old O-ring, even if it seems to be in good condition 7. Check that the O-ring groove and the sealing surface of the cover are clean. Cleanthem with a soft cloth if necessary. 8. Gently inse...

• Display range: -20 to +50°C/-9 to +122°F • Accuracy: ± 2°C/± 3.6°F within 20 minutes of temperature change Calendar clock: • Accuracy: ± 25 s/month (at 20°C/68°F) • 12/24 h display Displays only in NITROX mode: • Oxygen %: 21–99 • Oxygen partial pressure display: 0.2–3.0 bar. • Oxygen Limit Fracti...

Tissue calculation model: • Suunto RGBM algorithm (developed by Suunto and Bruce R. Wienke, BSc, MSc,PhD) • 9 tissue compartments • Tissue compartment halftimes: 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 120, 240 and 480 minutes(on gassing). The off gassing halftimes are slowed down • Reduced gradient (variable) "...

• The use of the compass • The quality of the battery. (Some lithium batteries may exhaust unexpectedly,which cannot be tested in advance) • The time the dive computer has been stored until it gets to the customer. (Thebattery is installed in the unit at the factory) NOTE Low temperature or an inter...

• Incorporating consistency with real physical laws for gas kinetics 10.2.1. Suunto RGBM adaptive decompression The Suunto RGBM algorithm adapts its predictions of both the effects of microbubblebuild-up and adverse dive profiles in the current dive series. It also changes thesecalculations accordin...

10.2.2. No-decompression limits for air The no-decompression limits displayed by the dive computer for the first dive to asingle depth (see Table 10.1, No-decompression time limits for various depths (m) and Table 10.2, No-decompression time limits for various depths (ft) .), are slightly more conse...

11. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 11.1. Copyright This user's manual is copyrighted and all rights are reserved. It may not, in whole orin part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, or translated to any media without priorwritten consent from Suunto. 11.2. Trademark Suunto, D6i, Oxygen Limit Fraction (OLF), ...

Warranty Period The Limited Warranty Period starts at the date of original retail purchase. The WarrantyPeriod is two (2) years for display devices. The Warranty Period is one (1) year foraccessories and consumable parts, including but not limited to chargeable batteries,chargers, docking stations, ...

4. has been exposed to chemicals including but not limited to mosquito repellents. Suunto does not warrant that the operation of the Product will be uninterrupted or errorfree, or that the Product will work in combination with any hardware or software providedby a third party. Access to Suunto warra...

14. DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE Please dispose of the device in an appropriate way, treating it as electronic waste. Donot throw it in the garbage. If you wish, you may return the device to your nearestSuunto representative. 126

GLOSSARY Altitude dive A dive made at an elevation greater than 300 m/1000 ft above sea level. Ascent rate The speed at which the diver ascends toward the surface. ASC RATE Abbreviation for ascent rate. Ascent time The minimum amount of time needed to reach the surface on a decom- pression stop dive...

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