A100 OPERATING MANUAL A100 DIVE COMPUTER OPERATING MANUAL © 2002 Design, 2012 1 Doc. No.
A100 OPERATING MANUAL CONTENTS NOTICES.............................................................................................................3 FEATURES & DISPLAYS...................................................................................4 DISPLAY LAYOUT..........................................................................................5 CONTROL BUTTON.......................................................................................5 ACTIVATION & DIAGNOSTICS.........................
A100 OPERATING MANUAL Welcome to AERIS and THANK YOU for choosing the A100 NOTICES COPYRIGHT NOTICE This operating manual is copyrighted, all rights are reserved. It may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent in writing from AERIS/2002 Design. A100 Operating Manual, Doc. No.
A100 OPERATING MANUAL FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS © 2002 Design, 2012 4 Doc. No.
A100 OPERATING MANUAL DISPLAY LAYOUT - - - Time - - - Safety Stop - - - Surface Interval - - - Deco Stop - - - Go Down to Stop - - - Go Up to Stop - - - Go Up - - - Plan Mode Icons: SET = FLY = Battery = O2% = CF = Z+ = DSAT = M, FT = MAX = Setting Mode Time to Fly Low Voltage % of O2 saturation Conservative Factor is on Algorithm selected Algorithm selected Depth units Max Depth FO2 = # = SAT = PO2 = TAT = SS = M, FT = O2 = value is FO2 setting Dive recently conducted Time t
A100 OPERATING MANUAL CONTROL BUTTON (B) The Control Button (B) allows you to select display options and access specific information when you want to see it. ACTIVATION & DIAGNOSTICS A momentary press/release of any button will activate the unit. It will not activate at a depth deeper than 5 FT (1.5 M) or at an Altitude higher than 14,000 feet. Fig. 1 - DIAGNOSTIC The unit has contacts that will cause it to activate and enter Dive Mode upon descent to 5 FT (1.5 M) for 5 seconds.
A100 OPERATING MANUAL LOW BATTERY WHILE ON THE SURFACE <= 2.75 volts (warning level) • Backlight is completely disabled. • Battery icon (shell with inner bar) appears solid. • If a dive is started, the icon is not displayed on the dive mode screens. • All functions continue to be available. <=2.50 volts (Too Low - alarm level) • Battery icon (shell only) will flash for 5 seconds then the unit shuts off completely. LOW BATTERY DURING A DIVE <= 2.75 volts (warning level) • Backlight is completely disabled.
A100 OPERATING MANUAL SURFACE MODES © 2002 Design, 2012 8 Doc. No.
A100 OPERATING MANUAL SURF MAIN, information includes (Fig. 9, 10): > Surface Interval time (hr:min) with clock/wave (Surface Mode) icon; if no dive yet, this is time since activation. > CF icon, if set On. > DSAT (or Z+) icon, Algorithm selected. > Dive number with # icon, up to 12 for that operating period (0 if no dive made yet). > Altitude level graphic, if L2 (to L7), blank if Sea level. > NX icon, if FO2 is set for Nitrox. > TLBG, if any after a dive. > Battery icon, if voltage is low. Fig.
A100 OPERATING MANUAL PLAN MODE No Deco time Limits (NDLs) and O2 time Limits (OTLs) in Plan Mode are based on the Algorithm selected (DSAT or Z+), the FO2 (Gas) set, and residual nitrogen (or O2) remaining from previous dives.
A100 OPERATING MANUAL Log > > > > > > Data 1, information includes (Fig. 20): Z+ (or DSAT), CF, NX icons, if they apply. Max Depth with FT (or M) and MAX icons. Elapsed Dive Time (hr:min) with wave/clock (EDT) icon. TLBG with max segment flashing, others fixed up to end of dive accumulation. Blank if VGM. VARI, max Ascent Rate sustained for 4 sec. LOG icon. Fig. 20 - LOG DATA 1 • B (< 2 sec) to access that dive's Log Data 2 screen if Nitrox, or revert to Preview if not.
A100 OPERATING MANUAL SET ALM (ALARMS) LEAD-IN, information includes (Fig. 25): > Graphics Go To and ALM with SET icon. • B (2 sec) to access Set Depth Alarm. • B (< 2 sec) to step forward to Set UTL Lead-in. • 2 minutes, revert to Main if B is not pressed. SET DEPTH ALARM, information includes (Fig. 26): This feature is not the same as the Delayed Violation depth alarm described later. Fig. 25 - SET ALARMS LEAD-IN > SET icon.
A100 OPERATING MANUAL SET CONSERVATIVE FACTOR, information is to include (Fig. 32): > Graphic CONS with SET and CF icons. > Graphic OFF (or ON) flashing. • B (< 2 sec) to toggle between OFF and ON. • B (2 sec) to save the setting and revert to Set UTL Lead-in. When the Conservative Factor is set ON, NDLs, which are to be based on the Algorithm selected (DSAT or Z+), are reduced to the values available at the next higher (+ 3000 feet) Altitude.
A100 OPERATING MANUAL DIVE MODE FEATURES © 2002 Design, 2012 14 Doc. No.
A100 OPERATING MANUAL WET ACTIVATION The unit is configured with contacts that will automatically activate Dive Mode when the space between the contacts is bridged by a conductive material (immersed in water) and it senses a Depth of 5 FT (1.5 M). The contacts are the metal pins of the PC Interface Data Port and the stems of the buttons. Wet Activation cannot be set OFF. BAR GRAPHS The unit features 2 bar graphs, one on each side of the LCD. > The TLBG (Tissue Loading Bar Graph) on the left (Fig.
A100 OPERATING MANUAL SAFETY STOP (SS), No Deco only Upon ascent to 20 FT (6 M) for 1 second on a No Deco dive in which Depth exceeded 30 FT (9 M) for 1 second, a SS to be taken at 15 FT (4.5 M) will appear on the Main display with a countdown beginning at 3:00 (min:sec). • In the event that you descend 10 FT (3 M) below the SS Depth for 10 seconds during the countdown, or the countdown reaches 0:00; the No Deco Main will replace the SS Main which will reappear upon ascent to 20 FT (6 M) for 1 second.
A100 OPERATING MANUAL DIVE MODES © 2002 Design, 2012 17 Doc. No.
A100 OPERATING MANUAL NO > > > > > > DECO MAIN, information includes (Fig. 40) Z+ (or DSAT) icon, algorithm selected. CF icon, if set On. Current Depth with FT (or M) icon. DTR (hr:min) with wave/clock/profile (NDC) icon. NX icon, if FO2 is set for nitrox, blank if Air. TLBG, VARI, if they apply. Fig. 40 - NO DECO MAIN • B (< 2 sec) to access ALT 1. NO DECO ALT 1, information includes (Fig. 41) > Max Depth with FT (or M) and MAX icons. > EDT (hr:min) with wave/clock icon.
A100 OPERATING MANUAL DECO STOP ALT 1, information includes (Fig. 46) > Current Depth with FT (or M) icon. > Total Ascent Time (hr:min) with TAT and clock icons. • B (< 2 sec) to access ALT 2. • Revert to Main in 10 sec, if B not pressed. Fig. 46 - DECO STOP ALT 1 DECO STOP ALT 2, information includes (Fig. 47) > Max Depth with FT (or M) and MAX icons. > EDT (hr:min) with wave/clock icon. • B (< 2 sec) to access ALT 3 if Nitrox, or revert to Main if Air. • Revert to Main in 10 sec, if B isnot pressed.
A100 OPERATING MANUAL DV 3 (DELAYED VIOLATION 3) Upon descent deeper than the MOD**, the Up Arrow icon and the loaded segments of the TLBG will flash, and Current Depth and Max Depth will only indicate 3 dashes ( - - - ). **MOD is the Max Operating Depth at which the A100 can accurately perform calculations and display data. MOD = 330 FT (100 M) Upon ascending above the MOD, Current Depth will be restored, however, Max Depth will display 3 dashes for the remainder of that dive.
A100 OPERATING MANUAL PO2 during Deco When PO2 reaches 1.60, the Audible will sound during which the PO2 value with icon will flash in place of Stop Time. alternate with PO2 > After 10 seconds, the PO2 value with icon will alternate with Stop Time once each minute* (Fig. 57). *PO2 will be displayed flashing for 10 seconds, then Stop Time will be displayed for 50 seconds once each minute until PO2 decreases below 1.60, then PO2 will not be displayed. Fig.
A100 OPERATING MANUAL REFERENCE CAUTION: When the procedure provided in this section is used to change the Battery, you must be sure that the case o-ring is not pinched and that the unit is water tight before conducting diving actvities. Pre dive pressure testing by an Authorized AERIS facility is highly recommended. © 2002 Design, 2012 22 Doc. No.
A100 OPERATING MANUAL CARE AND CLEANING Protect your unit from shock, excessive temperatures, exposure to chemicals, and tampering. Protect the lens against scratches with a Instrument Lens Protector. Small scratches will naturally disappear underwater. • Soak and rinse the unit in fresh water at the end of each day of diving, and check to ensure that the areas around the openings leading to the Low Pressure (Depth) Sensor (Fig. 63a) and Button are free of debris or obstructions.
A100 OPERATING MANUAL Battery Removal • Remove the Retaining Bar located across the lower portion of the Battery (Fig. 65a). • Remove the Cover O-ring. DO NOT use tools. • Slide the Battery up and out of the Battery Compartment. Inspection • Closely check all of the sealing surfaces for any signs of damage that might impair proper sealing. • Inspect the Button, Lens, and Housing to ensure they are not cracked or damaged. a Fig.
A100 OPERATING MANUAL TECHNICAL DATA © 2002 Design, 2012 25 Doc. No.
A100 OPERATING MANUAL DSAT BASED NDLS (HR:MIN) (IMPERIAL) Altitude (feet) Depth (FT) 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 0 to 3000 3001 to 4000 4001 to 5000 5001 to 6000 6001 to 7000 7001 to 8000 8001 to 9000 9001 to 10000 10001 to 11000 11001 to 12000 12001 to 13000 13001 to 14000 4:20 2:17 1:21 0:57 0:40 0:30 0:24 0:19 0:16 0:13 0:11 0:09 0:08 0:07 0:07 0:06 0:05 3:21 1:43 1:03 0:43 0:31 0:24 0:19 0:15 0:12 0:09 0:07 0:07 0:06 0:06
A100 OPERATING MANUAL Z+ BASED NDLS (HR:MIN) (IMPERIAL) Altitude (feet) Depth (FT) 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 0 to 3000 3001 to 4000 4001 to 5000 5001 to 6000 6001 to 7000 7001 to 8000 8001 to 9000 9001 to 10000 10001 to 11000 11001 to 12000 12001 to 13000 13001 to 14000 3:17 1:49 1:05 0:48 0:35 0:26 0:19 0:16 0:12 0:10 0:08 0:07 0:06 0:06 0:05 0:05 0:04 2:30 1:21 0:53 0:37 0:26 0:19 0:15 0:11 0:09 0:08 0:07 0:06 0:05 0:05 0
A100 OPERATING MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS CAN BE USED AS • Dive Computer (Air or Nitrox up to 50% O2). DIVE COMPUTER PERFORMANCE • Dual Algorithm >> Buhlmann ZHL-16c based Pelagic Z+, or DSAT based. • No Deco limits >> closely follow PADI RDP. • Decompression >> in agreement with Buhlmann ZHL-16c and French MN90. • Altitude >> Buhlmann, IANTD, RDP (Cross). • Altitude corrections and O2 limits >> based on NOAA tables.
A100 OPERATING MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) BAR GRAPHS: TLBG • No Deco Normal zone (green) • No Deco Caution zone (yellow) • Decompression zone (red) segments 1 to 13 = 5 to 65% allowable tissue loading. 14 to 19 = 70 to 95% allowable tissue loading. 20 = 100% tissue loading.
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