Page 5 - SAFETY; Types of safety precautions
1 SAFETY Types of safety precautions WARNING: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation that may result in serious injury or death. CAUTION: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation that will result in damage to the product. NOTE: - is used to emphasize important information...
Page 6 - Safety precautions
Safety precautions WARNING: ONLY TRAINED DIVERS SHOULD USE A DIVE COMPUTER! Insufficient training for any kind of diving, including freediving, may cause a diver to commit errors, such as incorrect use of gas mixtures or improper decompression, that may lead to serious injury or death. WARNING: You ...
Page 10 - Emergency ascents
Emergency ascents In the unlikely event that the dive computer malfunctions during adive, follow the emergency procedures provided by your certifieddive training agency to immediately and safely ascend. 10
Page 11 - GETTING STARTED; Display states and views
2 GETTING STARTED 2.1 Display states and views Suunto EON Steel has two main views in surface and dive states:time/no deco and compass. Change the view by pressing the middlebutton. NOTE: Main views can be customized. See 3.9 Customization. Suunto EON Steel automatically switches between surface and...
Page 14 - Units settings
3. Fully charge before first dive.The startup wizard guides you through: • Units settings • Time format (12h/24h) • Date format (dd.mm / mm.dd) • Connecting with DM5 (optional) 14
Page 15 - FEATURES; About Suunto EON Steel; Information about your Suunto EON Steel can be found under; General; . This information includes device history,; GENERAL; with the upper or lower buttons and press the; About EON; Keep middle button pressed to go back and exit from the menu.
3 FEATURES 3.1 About Suunto EON Steel Information about your Suunto EON Steel can be found under General / About EON . This information includes device history, software version and radio compliance.To access Suunto EON Steel information1. Keep middle button pressed to enter the main menu.2. Scroll ...
Page 17 - Depth exceeds your depth alarm limit
Alarm Explanation Partial pressure of oxygen below safelevel (<0.18). Immediately descend orchange to a gas with higher oxygenpercentage. Warnings alert you to events that can impact your health and safetyif you do not take action. Acknowledge the warning by pressingany button. Warning Explanatio...
Page 20 - Gas time reading shows zero and turns red if tank; is shown instead. Locking the algorithm is a safety feature,; ERROR; is shown prominently and an audio alarm is; ERROR; instead, as shown below. Note that the ceiling value
NOTE: Gas time reading shows zero and turns red if tank pressure goes below 35 bar (500 psi). 3.3 Algorithm lock Suunto Fused™ RGBM algorithm is locked for 48 hours if you omitdecompression stops for longer than three (3) minutes. When thealgorithm is locked, no algorithm information is available an...
Page 21 - Yellow; per minute; Red; minute
In this state, you significantly increase your risk of decompressionsickness (DCS). Decompression information is not available for thenext 48 hours after surfacing.It is possible to dive with the device when the algorithm is locked,but instead of the decompression information, ERROR is shown. Going ...
Page 25 - Time format; or; Date format; with the upper or lower
3. Scroll to Time format or Date format with the upper or lower button. 4. Follow steps 5-8 as above to change and save formats. 3.8 Compass Suunto EON Steel includes a tilt-compensated digital compass,available as a main view. 3.8.1 Calibrating compass When you first start using Suunto EON Steel , ...
Page 27 - Press the middle button to enter; Press the middle button again to enter; Declination; Press middle button to save changes and go back to the; Compass; Keep the middle button pressed to exit.
local declination from a trusted source and set the value in SuuntoEON Steel .To manually start calibration:1. Keep the middle button pressed to enter the menu.2. Browse to General / Compass . 3. Press the middle button to enter Compass . 4. Press the middle button again to enter Declination . 5. Sc...
Page 28 - Bearing locked
2. Hold your Suunto EON Steel in level in front of you, with the top pointing in the direction to your target. 3. Keep the lower button pressed until you see the Bearing locked notification. Once you have a bearing locked, the lock position is indicated onthe compass rose, as shown below. Below your...
Page 30 - Dive algorithm; You can select to use Suunto FusedTM RGBM or no algorithm (see; Gas settings; Here you configure what you see under the
Dive mode (name) Maximum length of the name is 15 characters. Use something shortand simple that helps you identify easily the features andinformation that you have customized on this mode. Dive algorithm You can select to use Suunto Fused™ RGBM or no algorithm (see 3.28 Suunto Fused RGBM). If you s...
Page 31 - Customize views
Customize views For each dive mode, you can create up to four custom views. Foreach view, there are two areas of view customization: style andcontent.The style of the mode can be graphical or classic. Graphical stylepresents information with additional visual elements: With classic, information is p...
Page 32 - Decompression dives; ceiling
you can change what is shown in the field by pushing the lowerbutton. 3.10 Decompression dives If you exceed the no-decompression limit on a dive, Suunto EONSteel provides the decompression information required for ascent.Ascent information is always presented with two values: • ceiling : depth that...
Page 37 - This setting does not affect the ceiling depth on a; Display brightness; The brightness of the display can be adjusted under; this value has direct impact on battery life.
NOTE: This setting does not affect the ceiling depth on a decompression dive. The last ceiling depth is always 3 m (10 ft). 3.11 Display brightness The brightness of the display can be adjusted under General / Device settings / Brightness . The default value is 50%. Adjusting this value has direct i...
Page 39 - is shown in decompression information fields.; Dive planner
Air/Nitrox, Trimix and CCR modes are intended for diving withdecompression information, like no decompression stop time ordecompression ceiling/ascent time.By default the decompression algorithm used in Suunto EON Steel isSuunto Fused™ RGBM. For more information about the algorithm,see 3.28 Suunto F...
Page 40 - GAS TIME
These settings include tank size and pressure at the start of the diveas well as personal gas consumption (surface gas consumption). Ifyou are not sure what your personal gas consumption is, werecommend using the default value of 25 L/min (0.90 cubic ft/min). NOTE: Estimated gas time is calculated b...
Page 41 - Gas consumption
When planning additional dives in series, the dive planner allowsyou to adjust surface time. In the example below, the surface timebefore the second dive is 1:37 minutes. Adjust surface time to seehow it impacts no decompression time. 3.15 Flip display You can flip the display of Suunto EON Steel to...
Page 43 - Menu
3.17 Gas mixtures If Nitrox or Trimix dive mode is selected, you need to define thegas(es) for the decompression algorithm to work properly. Youdefine the gases under Menu / Gas(es) . In Nitrox mode, gas will have only oxygen (O2%). Trimix mode has helium (He%) available,and there is also the possib...
Page 45 - gas time; field shows; listed by date and time.
Gas time is also highly dependent on your current depth. Forexample, all other factors being the same, including breathing rate,tank pressure and tank size, depth affects gas time as follows: • At 10 m (33 ft, surrounding pressure 2 bar), gas time is 40minutes. • At 30 m (99 ft, surrounding pressure...
Page 48 - GASES
WARNING: When diving with multiple gases, remember that the ascent time is always calculated with the assumption that you use all the gases found in the Gas(es) menu. Always check that you have only the gases for your current planned dive defined before you dive. Remove the gases that are not availa...
Page 49 - Oxygen
ppHe are displayed next to each gas mixture that that you want toswitch to. Maximum Operating Depth (MOD) is assumed to be thedepth when start to use the gas mixture.An ICD warning is generated when the gas switch depth is greaterthan 10 m (30 ft) and either:1. The change ppN2 increases by more than...
Page 50 - Oxygen calculations; You can customize views to always show CNS% and OTU.; Personal and altitude adjustments
One way to avoid the ICD risk is to increase helium content in the35/10 gas mixture to a 35/25 Trimix mixture. This would keep thechanges in partial pressure at a safe level and remove the danger ofsudden ICD. 3.21 Oxygen calculations During a dive, Suunto EON Steel calculates partial pressure ofoxy...
Page 53 - Rebreather diving; For rebreather dives, Suunto EON Steel should be used as; CC gases
3.23 Rebreather diving By default Suunto EON Steel has one mode dedicated to rebreatherdiving, CCR mode. This mode uses fixed high/low setpoint valueswhich you can modify in the dive computer or through DM5.Fixed setpoint calculation enables Suunto EON Steel to be used as abackup dive computer on re...
Page 55 - Setpoint switching; Setpoint; with the upper button and select with the; Switch low; Switch high; and select with the middle
Setpoint switching Setpoints can be switched automatically according to depth. Bydefault the low setpoint switch depth is 4.5 m (15 ft), and the highsetpoint switch depth is 21 m (70 ft).The auto setpoint switching is off by default for the low setpointand on for the high setpoint.To change auto set...
Page 57 - Safety stops and deepstops
If the malfunction is rectified or the dive situation otherwisenormalizes, you can switch back to a diluent using the sameprocedure as below, but selecting from CC gases . 3.24 Safety stops and deepstops A three (3) minute safety stop is always recommended for everydive over 10 meters (19.7 ft).The ...
Page 59 - Suunto DM5 and Movescount
No-fly time is always at least 12 hours and equals desaturation timewhen it is more than 12 hours. For desaturation times shorter than70 minutes, no no-fly time is displayed.If decompression is omitted during a dive so that Suunto EON Steelenters permanent error mode (see 3.3 Algorithm lock), the no...
Page 60 - Connect your Suunto EON Steel to your computer with the USB; Dives; list on the left sorted by
Movescount is an online sports community that integrates withSuunto DM5. Through Movescount your can share your dives withothers. 3.27.1 Synchronizing logs and settings To be able to synchronize logs and settings, you need to first installSuunto DM5 (see 3.27 Suunto DM5 and Movescount). To download ...
Page 61 - Suunto Fused RGBM; Monitoring continuous multiday diving
1. Select Suunto EON Steel from the devices list in DM5 If you are also using Suunto Moveslink, exit Moveslink beforeproceeding. 2. Synchronize if needed.3. Click update and wait for the update process to complete. This may take 10 minutes or more. 3.28 Suunto Fused RGBM Suunto's decompression model...
Page 67 - Air
Air 128999459 OK 180 POD bar WARNING: The battery level indication shown when pairing the Tank POD is an approximation only. The POD battery may deplete faster than the indication suggests. NOTE: We recommend changing the Tank POD battery after completing 200 dives or 2 years. Repeat the procedure a...
Page 70 - CARE AND SUPPORT; Handling guidelines; ENSURE THE WATER RESISTANCE OF THE DEVICE!
4 CARE AND SUPPORT 4.1 Handling guidelines Handle Suunto EON Steel with care. The sensitive internal electroniccomponents may be damaged if the device is dropped or otherwisemishandled.Do not try to open or repair Suunto EON Steel by yourself. If youare experiencing problems with the device, please ...
Page 71 - Installing scratch guard; Place exposed adhesive side down squarely on one end of the
NOTE: Do not leave your Suunto EON Steel in a bucket of water (for rinsing). The display stays on under water and consumes battery life. Use only original Suunto accessories - damage caused by non-original accessories is not covered by warranty. TIP: Remember to register your Suunto EON Steel at www...
Page 75 - REFERENCE; Technical specifications; Dimensions and weight:; Do not leave the dive computer in direct sunlight!; Depth gauge; Temperature compensated pressure sensor
5 REFERENCE 5.1 Technical specifications Dimensions and weight: • Length: 104.6 mm / 4.12 in • Width: 60.5 mm / 2.38 in • Height: 23.1 mm / 0.91 in • Weight: 347 g / 12.2 oz Operating conditions • Normal altitude range: 0 to 3,000 m / 10,000 ft above sea level • Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C / ...
Page 76 - Temperature display; Accuracy: ± 2°C/± 3.6°F within 20 minutes of temperature change; Displays in mixed gas dive mode; Dive counter: 0 to 99 for repetitive dives; Calendar clock
• Resolution: 0.1 m from 0 to 100 m / 1 ft from 0 to 328 ft; 1 mfrom 100 to 150 m / 1 ft from 328 to 392 ft Temperature display • Resolution: 1°C / 1.5 °F • Display range: -20 to +50°C/-4 to +122°F • Accuracy: ± 2°C/± 3.6°F within 20 minutes of temperature change Displays in mixed gas dive mode • He...
Page 77 - Sample rate. 10 seconds; Tissue calculation model; 5 tissue compartments; Battery
• Max. tilt: 45 degrees • Balance: global Timer • Accuracy: 1 second • Display range: 0’00 – 99’59 • Resolution: 1 second Logbook • Sample rate. 10 seconds • Memory capacity: approximately 200 hours of diving Tissue calculation model • Suunto Fused™ RGBM algorithm (developed by Suunto andBruce R. Wi...
Page 80 - This Limited Warranty does not cover:
5.4 Patent notice This product is protected by pending patent applications and theircorresponding national rights: US 13/803,795, US 13/832,081, US13/833,054, US 14/040,808, US 7,349,805, and US 86608266.Additional patent applications may be filed. 5.5 Warranty SUUNTO LIMITED WARRANTYSuunto warrants...
Page 81 - Access to Suunto warranty service
1. a) normal wear and tear, b) defects caused by rough handling, or c) defects or damage caused by misuse contrary to intended orrecommended use; 2. user manuals or any third-party items;3. defects or alleged defects caused by the use with any product, accessory, software and/or service not manufact...
Page 82 - Limitation of Liability
support staff will help you and, if needed, troubleshoot yourproduct during the call. Limitation of Liability To the maximum extent permitted by applicable mandatory laws,this Limited Warranty is your sole and exclusive remedy and is inlieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied. Suunto shall...
Page 85 - Dive time
Term Explanation When nitrogen loading reaches zerothe dive computer deactivates. Dive time Elapsed time between leaving thesurface to descend, and returning tothe surface at the end of a dive. Floor The deepest depth during adecompression stop dive at whichdecompression takes place. He% Helium perc...
Page 86 - No deco
Term Explanation No deco No decompression stop time. Themaximum amount of time a diver mayremain at a particular depth withouthaving to make decompression stopsduring the subsequent ascent. No decompression dive Any dive which permits a direct,uninterrupted ascent to the surface atany time. No dec t...
Page 87 - Repetitive dive
Term Explanation pO2 Partial pressure of oxygen. Limits themaximum depth to which the nitroxmixture can be safely used. Themaximum partial pressure limit forenriched air diving is 1.4 bar. Thecontingency partial pressure limit is 1.6bar. Dives beyond this limit riskimmediate oxygen toxicity. Repetit...
Page 88 - Surface time
Term Explanation Surface time Elapsed time between surfacing from adive and beginning a descent for thesubsequent dive. Tissue group Theoretical concept used to modelbodily tissues for the construction ofdecompression tables or calculations. Trimix A breathing gas mix of helium, oxygenand nitrogen. ...
Page 89 - INDEX; configurable alarms, 19
INDEX A alarms, 15 configurable alarms, 19 altitude adjustment, 50, 62altitude dive, 63ascent rate, 21ascent time, 32 B battery, 22, 72 battery icon, 22battery level, 12battery status, 12charging, 22charging battery, 72 bookmark, 23bungee, 72 installing bungee, 72 C calendar clock, 24care, 70compass...
Page 92 - SUUNTO CUSTOMER SUPPORT
SUUNTO CUSTOMER SUPPORT 1. www.suunto.com/support www.suunto.com/mysuunto 2. AUSTRALIA +61 1800 240 498 AUSTRIA +43 720 883 104 CANADA +1 800 267 7506 CHINA +86 010 84054725 FINLAND +358 9 4245 0127 FRANCE +33 4 81 68 09 26 GERMANY +49 89 3803 8778 ITALY +39 02 9475 1965 JAPAN +81 3 4520 9417 NETHER...
