F.10 v.2 OPERATING MANUAL F.10 v.2 OPERATING MANUAL © 2002 Design, 2011 1 Doc. No.
F.10 v.2 OPERATING MANUAL CONTENTS NOTICES................................................................................................2 INITIAL ACTIVATION.............................................................................3 FULL LCD..............................................................................................3 SURFACE SET MODES......................................................................18 SET A GROUP (ALARMS)...........................................................
F.10 v.2 OPERATING MANUAL INITIAL ACTIVATION AERIS Watch type dive gauges are placed in a Deep Sleep mode prior to being shipped from the factory. The intent is to extend storage life of the Battery for up to 7 years, before the unit is initially placed in service. In this mode, Date and Time are updated as they normally would be. However, they are not displayed. Upon waking the F10 up, the correct Date and USA Pacific Time will be displayed and it will be ready to operate with full functions.
F.10 v.2 OPERATING MANUAL Welcome to AERIS and THANK YOU for choosing the F.10 v.2 © 2002 Design, 2011 4 Doc. No.
F.10 v.2 OPERATING MANUAL GENERAL FEATURES & DISPLAYS © 2002 Design, 2011 5 Doc. No.
F.10 v.2 OPERATING MANUAL INTERACTIVE CONTROL CONSOLE The Interactive Control Console consists of four Control Buttons that allow you to select mode options and access specific information. They are also used to enter Settings, operate the Backlight, and access additional screens of information. Throughout this manual they will be referred to as the M, S, L, and A buttons.
F.10 v.2 OPERATING MANUAL BACKLIGHT To turn the Backlight On, press and release the L button (< 2 seconds). The Backlight will remain On for the Duration time set (a Set U selection) unless you turn it Off during that time. • The Backlight will come On (even if set OFF) when Alarms strike and remain On until turned Off or automatically after 10 seconds . • Pressing and releasing the L button (< 2 seconds) while the Backlight is On will turn it Off.
F.10 v.2 OPERATING MANUAL WATCH MODE FEATURES & DISPLAYS © 2002 Design, 2011 8 Doc. No.
F.10 v.2 OPERATING MANUAL LOCAL DEFAULT TIME Watch Main Time (Fig. 4) is the current Time at your home location and is normally selected as the Local Default Time. The normal Watch screen sequence accessed with momentary presses (less than 2 seconds each) of the M button is Main Time > Alt Time > CD Timer > Chrono > Day Alarm. Watch Alt (Alternate) Time (Fig. 5), which is normally set by Hour Differential, is the current Time at a remote travel location.
F.10 v.2 OPERATING MANUAL Set Date, information includes (Fig. 10): > Graphic YEAR. > Date (Year, Month, Day) with Year digits flashing. • S (hold) to scroll upward through the Year Set Points from 2010 to 2053 (with leap year corrections) at a rate of 8 per second in 1 Year increments. • S (< 2 sec) to step upward through the Year Set Points one at a time. • M (< 2 sec) to step back through the Year Set Points one at a time.
F.10 v.2 OPERATING MANUAL WATCH CDT (COUNTDOWN TIMER) Once set ON, the Timer will run in the background until it counts down to 0:00, or it is set OFF, or a Dive is made at which time it will default to OFF and the value previously set. When a set Countdown Time reaches 0:00, the Audible Alarm will sound and the warning LED will flash, unless it is set Off. Watch CDT Status, information includes (Fig. 13): > Graphic TIMR.
F.10 v.2 OPERATING MANUAL WATCH DAILY ALARM When set ON, the Watch Daily Alarm will sound the Audible Alarm and flash the warning LED every day at the Time set. DAILY ALARM STATUS, information includes (Fig. 19): > AM (or PM) icon, if 12 Hour Format. > Graphics ALRM, with ON (or OFF) flashing > Alarm Time (hr:min) with TIME icon. > Alarm (speaker) icon. • • • • SET > > > > Fig. 19 - DAILY ALARM STATUS S (< 2 sec) to toggle between ON and OFF. A and S (2 sec) to access Set Daily Alarm.
F.10 v.2 OPERATING MANUAL SURFACE MODE FEATURES & DISPLAYS © 2002 Design, 2011 13 Doc. No.
F.10 v.2 OPERATING MANUAL ALPHA NUMERIC DISPLAYS a Time and Date Displays Times appear in the middle and lower rows of the display (Fig. 21a/22a). Times are shown in hour:minute format or minute:second format. The colon that separates hours and minutes, or minutes and seconds, blinks once per second when the display is indicating real time (e.g., Surface Interval, Elapsed Dive Time), and is solid (not blinking) when times are calculated projections (e.g., Timers, etc.). b Fig.
F.10 v.2 OPERATING MANUAL SURFACE MODE • M (2 sec), while viewing Watch Default Time, to access FREE SURF MAIN (Fig. 27). Descent to the DSD (Dive Start Depth) set (2, 4, or 6 FT; or 0.6, 1.2, or 1.8 M) for 1 second will activate Dive Mode, which will run in the background if the Chrono is on display. The F10 will enter Post Dive Surface Mode following a dive upon ascent to 2 FT (0.6 M) for 1 second. The SURF icon will flash during the first 1 minute after a dive. Fig.
F.10 v.2 OPERATING MANUAL SET FREE CDT (Surface only), information includes (Fig. 35) > Graphics TIMR and SEt. > Timer setting (min:sec), colon solid and Minute digits flashing, with the TIME icon. • • • • • • • • • • S (hold) to scroll upward through the Minute Set Points at a rate of 8 per second from 0: to 59: in 1 Minute (1:) increments. S (< 2 sec) to step upward through the Minute Set Points one at a time. M (< 2 sec) to step back through the Minute Set Points one at a time.
F.10 v.2 OPERATING MANUAL HISTORY History Mode is comprised of 2 groups, Day History and Full History. The Day group presents data recorded during the last calendar day of diving, while the Full group presents data pertaining to all dives ever conducted. Data is retained when the battery is removed/replaced.
F.10 v.2 OPERATING MANUAL SURFACE SET MODES Sequence: SURF MAIN >> SET A >> SET U >> SN (serial number). • A & S (2 sec) to access and step through. > Set A (Alarms) and Set U (Utilities) Set Points can also be changed using the ACI PC Interface program. > Settings remain at the values set until changed. SET A GROUP (ALARMS) Sequence: AUD >> SRT >> EDT >> RDI >> DD 1 >> DD 2 >> DD 3. • A & S (2 sec), while viewing SURF MAIN, to access Set A (Fig. 50).
F.10 v.2 OPERATING MANUAL SET > > > RDI ALARM, information includes (Fig. 54): Graphic RDI (meaning Repeating Depth Interval). Depth Interval Set Point value with FT (or M) icon. Graphic ON (or OFF), flashing • S (< 2 sec) to toggle between ON and OFF. • A (< 2 sec) to save the ON/OFF setting. > If OFF is accepted, operation will advance to Set DD 1. > If ON is accepted, the Depth digits will flash. • • • • • Fig.
F.10 v.2 OPERATING MANUAL SET WATER TYPE, information includes (Fig. 59): > Graphics TYPE and H2O. > Graphic SEA (or FrESH) flashing. • S (< 2 sec) to toggle between SEA and FrESH. • A (< 2 sec) to save the setting and access Set DSD. • M (2 sec), or no button (2 min), to revert to SURF MAIN. Fig. 59 - SET WATER TYPE SET DSD, information includes (Fig. 60): > Graphic DSD (meaning Dive Start Depth). > Depth flashing, with FT (or M) icon.
F.10 v.2 OPERATING MANUAL DIVE MODE Dive Mode is activated upon descent to the DSD (Dive Start Depth) set for 1 second, then the dive ends upon ascent above 2 FT (0.6 M) for 1 second. If a descent is made while the Chrono is on the display, it will remain on the display (even after a dive is started), until M is pressed/released to display the Dive Main. © 2002 Design, 2011 21 Doc. No.
F.10 v.2 OPERATING MANUAL DIVE MAIN, information includes (Fig. 65): > Current Depth with FT (or M) icon. > EDT (Elapsed Dive Time, min:sec) with DIVE and TIME icons. • A (< 2 sec) to access ALT 1. • M (< 2 sec) to access Chrono (Run Timer) Status. • L (press) to operate the Backlight. DIVE ALT 1 (CDT STATUS), information includes (Fig. 66): > Graphic TIMR.
F.10 v.2 OPERATING MANUAL REFERENCE © 2002 Design, 2011 23 Doc. No.
F.10 v.2 OPERATING MANUAL UPLOADING SETTINGS AND DOWNLOADING DATA The F10 is configured with a Data Port located on the back of the left side that enables it to be connected to a PC through a USB port using the ACI (AERIS Computer Interface) Cable, when viewing the Watch Main Time screen or Free Surface Main screen. The Settings Upload portion of the ACI program can be used to set/change the Main Time/Date selections, Set A group selections (Alarms), and Set U group selections (Utilities).
F.10 v.2 OPERATING MANUAL WARNINGS: Never, under any circumstances, poke any object through any slots or holes of the module. Doing so may damage the depth sensor, possibly resulting in erroneous depth displays. If you are in doubt about the accuracy of your unit's depth readings, DO NOT attempt to dive with it until it has been inspected by AERIS. Never pressure test the module in an air environment. Doing so may damage the depth sensor, possibly resulting in erroneous depth or time readings.
F.10 v.2 OPERATING MANUAL Inspection • Closely check all of the sealing surfaces for any signs of damage that might impair proper sealing. • Inspect the Buttons, Lens, and Housing to ensure they are not cracked or damaged. WARNING: If damage or corrosion is found, return your F10 to an Authorized AERIS Dealer, and DO NOT attempt to use it until it has received factory prescribed service. • • • • • • Remove the Battery Cover O-ring and inspect it for any signs of deterioration or deformity.
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F.10 v.2 OPERATING MANUAL GLOSSARY Audible Alarm ‑ A gauge emitted tone that alerts the diver to potential danger. Depth Sensor ‑ An electro-mechanical device that converts water pressure into an electrical signal, that is converted to a visual depth display. Display ‑ A visual readout of information. Dive Log Mode ‑ A gauge display of recorded dive information. Elapsed Dive Time ‑ The total time spent underwater during a dive between initial descent to the start depth and final ascent to the end depth.
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