AERIS F10 Watch Free Dive Gauge Operating Manual (cover art provided separately)
CONTENTS WARRANTY, NOTICES .......................................................................................................................................... 6 NOTICE - STORAGE AND INITIAL ACTIVATION .................................................................................................. 7 FULL LCD ..............................................................................................................................................................
CONTENTS (continued) SURFACE MODE ........................................................................................................................................... 36 SURF MAIN .................................................................................................................................................... 37 SURF ALT 1 (CDT STATUS) .......................................................................................................................... 38 SET FREE CDT ..........
CONTENTS (continued) REFERENCE ........................................................................................................................................................ 65 UPLOADING SETTINGS AND DOWNLOADING DATA ................................................................................ 66 PC Compatibility Requirements .............................................................................................................. 67 CARE AND CLEANING .......................................
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY For details, refer to the Product Warranty Registration Card provided. Register on line at www.diveaeris.com 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. F10 Operating Manual, Doc. No.
NOTICE STORAGE and 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 g h a b m i e j d c l k FULL LCD 8 Components: a. Mode (M) Button b. Select (S) Button c. Light (L) Button d. Advance (A) Button e. LED Warning Light f. Icon - Low Battery g. Icon - Time Am/Pm h. Icon - Log Mode i. Icon - Surface Interval Time j. Icon - Degrees (Temp) k. Icon - Elapsed Dive Time l. Icon - Daily Alarm set m.
INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL FEATURES AND DISPLAYS 9
INTRODUCTION Welcome to AERIS and thank you for choosing the F10 ! It is extremely important that you read this Operating Manual in sequence and understand it completely before attempting to use the F10 as a dive gauge. Remember that technology is no substitute for common sense, and a dive gauge only provides the person using it with data, not the knowledge to use it.
OPERATING MODE STRUCTURE Unless it is operating in Free Dive mode, the F10 will be On in the default Watch Main Time (home time) mode (Fig. 1), like a standard Watch, until the mode is changed. The M button is used to access 4 other modes that include Alternate Time, Countdown Timer, Chronograph (stop watch/ run timer), and Daily Alarm. It is also used to revert to the Local Default Time display and access Free Surface Mode.
OPERATION AS A DIVING GAUGE Entering Settings relating to diving activities is only available in Free Surface Mode which also allows access to a Countdown Timer (separate from the Watch CDT), Log, and History Modes. PC INTERFACE Interface with a PC, to allow uploading settings and downloading data, is accomplished by connecting the F10 to a PC USB Port using the special ACI (AERIS Computer Interface) USB Interface Cable.
ALPHA NUMERIC MESSAGES The upper line of digits on the LCD screen is used to convey alpha numeric graphic Messages such as Day of the Week, Mode of Operation, items being Set, Altitude level, and Alarm identification. At times, the lower line is also used to display graphics such as On/Off, Set, and Seconds. AUDIBLE ALARM A red LED Warning Light, located on the left side of the housing, is synchronized with the Audible Alarm. It will flash as the Audible Alarm sounds.
BACKLIGHT To turn the Backlight On, press and release the L button (lower/right) button momentarily (< 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 momentarily (< 2 seconds) while the Backlight is On will turn it Off.
POWER SUPPLY The F10 utilizes (1) 3 volt CR2430 Lithium Battery. a The F10 checks Battery voltage every 2 minutes during operation while on the surface. • If voltage decreases to the Warning level (2.75 volts), the Battery icon will appear on Surface display screens (Fig. 2a) as an indication that the Battery should be changed prior to commencing a series of dives. Fig. 2 - LOW BATTERY WARNING • If voltage decreases to the Alarm level (2.
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WATCH FEATURES AND DISPLAYS 17
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 Fig. 4 - MAIN TIME 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.
a MAIN TIME (home), information includes: > Battery icon, if a Low Battery Condition exists > AM (or PM) icon, when set for 12 Hour Format > Day of the Week graphic MON (or TUE, WED, THU, FRI, SAT, SUN) > Time of Day (hr:min:sec) (Fig. 6a) b > Alarm icon, if the Daily Alarm is set On (Fig. 6b) > Month.Day (Day.Month if set for Metric) (Fig. 6c) c Fig. 6 - MAIN TIME (May 18) • Pressing and releasing the M button repeatedly (< 2 seconds each time) will step through the Watch Modes.
• Depressing and holding the M button at any time for 2 seconds or if no button is pressed during a period of 2 minutes, the unit will revert to the Watch Time screen. Fig. 7 - SET DATE FORMAT While the Watch Default Time screen (Main/home or Alt/ travel location) is being displayed, depressing the A and S buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds will access the Set Date Format screen displaying the graphic dAtE and the Set Point graphic M - D (or D - M) flashing (Fig. 7).
Set Time The AM (or PM) icon is displayed when Hour Format is set for 12 Hour. • Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily (< 2 seconds) while the Hour Set Point is flashing (Fig. 9A) will step upward through the Hour Set Points in 1 Hour increments from 12: AM to 11: PM (or 0: to 23: if set for 24 Hour Format). • Depressing and holding the S button while the Hour Set Point is flashing will scroll upward through the Set Points at a rate of 8 per second.
Fig. 10 - SET YEAR • Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily (< 2 seconds) will save the Minute Set Point and/or advance to the Set Date screen with the Year Set Point flashing. • Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily (< 2 seconds) while the Year Set Point is flashing (Fig. 10) will step upward through the Set Points in 1 Year increments from 2009 to 2052 (with leap year corrections).
• Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily (< 2 seconds) will step back through the Set Points in 1 Month decrements. • Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily (< 2 seconds) while the Day Set Point is flashing (Fig. 12) will step upward through the Set Points in 1 Day increments from 1 to 31. • Depressing and holding the S button while the Day Set Point is flashing (Fig. 12) will scroll upward through the Set Points at a rate of 8 per second.
a Fig. 13 - ALTERNATE TIME ALT Time information includes (Fig. 13): > Battery icon, if a Low Battery Condition exists > AM (or PM) icon, when set for 12 Hour Format > Lazy 8 symbol (Fig.
SET TIME DIFFERENTIAL • Time Differential can be set OFF, or to an Hour based numeric time ranging from + 1 through + 23 through - 23 through - 1 (hours). • Once the Differential is selected and saved, ALT Time/ Date values will be based upon the Watch Main Time Set Points plus/minus the Differential set. NOTES: Time Differential can only be set when Main (home) Time is selected as the Watch Default Time and ALT Time is accessed by pressing the M button for < 2 seconds.
• Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily (< 2 seconds) while the Set Point is flashing will step upward through the Set Points in 1 Hour increments. • Depressing and holding the S button while the Set Point is flashing will scroll upward through the Set Points at a rate of 8 per second. • Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily (< 2 seconds) will step back through the Set Points in 1 Hour decrements.
• Pressing the L button will operate the Backlight. • Depressing and holding the M button for 2 seconds will revert to the Watch Default Time screen (MAIN or ALT). • Depressing both the A and S buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds will access the Set Watch CDT screen indicated by the graphics TIMR and SEt, TIME icon, and Hour Set Point flashing (Fig. 16). Fig. 16 - SET WATCH > If no button is pressed during a period of 2 minutes, the CDT unit will revert to the Watch Default Time screen.
Fig. 17 - CD TIMER STARTED Fig. 18A - CHRONO LAP 1 STARTED 28 • Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily (< 2 seconds) will save the Set Point and/or advance to the CDT Status screen indicated by the graphic OFF (flashing) in place of the graphic SEt. • Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily (< 2 seconds) will toggle from OFF to ON and Start the Timer (Fig. 17). • Depressing and holding the M button for 2 seconds will revert to the Watch Default Time screen.
> During the first 4 seconds, the .01 (1/100th) second values will be displayed, then 2 dashes ( . - - ) will be displayed. The 1/100th values will be recorded and displayed when Lap times are recalled. • Subsequent pressing/releasing of the S button (< 2 seconds each) will save addition Lap Times and start the next one (Fig. 18B). After 9 Laps are recorded, additional Laps will replace Lap 9, shifting the others to lower Lap numbers, while discarding Lap 1. > If total Run Time reaches 9:59:59.
WATCH DAILY ALARM When set ON, the Watch Daily Alarm will sound the Audible Alarm and flash the red LED every day at the Time set. • Pressing the M button momentarily 4 times (< 2 seconds each time) while the Watch Default Time screen is displayed will access the Daily Alarm Status screen. DAILY ALARM STATUS, information includes (Fig.
SET DAILY ALARM, information includes (Fig. 21): > AM (or PM) icon, if set for 12 Hour Format > Graphics ALRM and SEt > Alarm Time (hr:min) with the HOUR Set Point flashing > Alarm icon • Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily (< 2 Fig. 21 - SET DAILY seconds) while the Hour Set Point is flashing will step ALARM upward through the Set Points in 1 Hour increments from 12: AM to 11: PM (or 0: to 23: if 24 hour format).
NOTES: Each display represents unique pieces of information. It is imperative that you understand the formats, ranges, and values of the information represented to avoid any possible misunderstanding that could result in error. Understand which Time displays are represented as Minutes: Seconds and which are Hours:Minutes. You must also understand the icons, symbols, and alpha/ numeric messages presented.
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a ALPHA NUMERIC DISPLAYS Time and Date Displays Times, identified by the Time (clock) icons, appear in the middle and lower rows of the display (Fig. 22a/b). b Fig. 22 - TIMES 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.).
Depth Displays During dives, Current Depth is displayed (Fig. 24a) from 0 to 330 FT (100 M) in increments of 1 FT (0.1 M). a During the first hour while on the surface after dives, the Max Depth of the Last dive conducted will be displayed on the Post Dive Surface screen (Fig. 25a). Fig. 24 - CURRENT DEPTH Temperature Display Ambient Temperature (Fig. 26a) can be viewed on the surface and during dives by accessing an Alternate Display.
NOTE: If the Chrono is on the display (while on the surface), it will remain on the display even if a descent is made (dive started), until the M button is pressed/released to revert to the Surface or Dive Main. Fig. 27 - SURF MAIN (0 = no dive made) SURFACE MODE Depressing the M button for 2 seconds while the Watch Default Time screen is displayed (Main or ALT) accesses the SURF MAIN screen indicated by the graphic FREE (Fig. 27). Descent to 4 FT (1.
SURF MAIN, information includes (Fig. 30): > Battery icon (shell with inner bar) if a Low Battery Warning Condition exists, flashing (shell with no inner bar) if a Low Battery Alarm Condition exists > Graphic FREE > Surface Interval Time (min:sec, hr:min if > 59:59 min:sec) with SURF and TIME icons > Number of the last dive conducted that calendar day (0 if no dive has been made yet that day) with DIVE icon Fig.
SURF ALT 1 (CDT STATUS), information includes (Fig. 31): The FREE Mode CDT (Count Down Timer) counts down time values in minutes:seconds and is separate from the Watch CDT that counts down time in hours:minutes. CDT STATUS - SET READY TO START CDT STATUS RUNNING > Graphic TIMR > Remaining Countdown time (min:sec) with the colon flashing and the TIME icon, if ON and a CD is in progress. > 0:00 and graphic OFF will be displayed, if the CD Timer was ON and no time is remaining.
• Depressing the M button for 2 seconds, or if no button is pressed during a period of 2 minutes, operation will revert to the SURF MAIN screen. NOTES: Once the CDT has been Set and Started (by selecting ON), it will continue to run in the background while on the surface until turned OFF (stopped) or the Time reaches 0:00 (min:sec) at which time the Alarm will strike, the message TIMR will flash (Fig. 32), and the CDT will revert to OFF. Fig. 32 - SURF MAIN CDT ALARM Upon descending to 4 FT/1.
• Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily (< 2 seconds) while the Minute Set Point is flashing will step upward through the Set Points from 0: to 59: in 1 Minute (1:) increments. • Depressing the S button while the Minute Set Point is flashing will scroll upward through the Set Points at a rate of 8 per second. • Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily (< 2 seconds) will step back through the Set Points in 1 Minute (1:) decrements.
• Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily (< 2 seconds) will toggle to ON and Start the CDT. • Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily (< 2 seconds), or depressing the M button for 2 seconds, or if no button is pressed during a period of 2 minutes, operation will revert to the SURF MAIN screen. SURF ALT 2, information includes (Fig. 35): > Altitude graphic (EL-2 to EL-7), if above Sea Level > Time of Day (hr:min:sec) with TIME icon > Temperature with degree icon and graphic F (or C) Fig.
Regardless of the BDSI (Between Dive Surface Interval) time set, access to Log Mode can be gained by depressing the A button for 2 seconds while viewing the Free Surface Main or Watch Default Time screen. Upon entering Log Mode, the most recent dive’s Log 1 screen will be displayed. • Depressing the A button for 2 seconds will bypass other Log screens and advance to History Mode.
LOG 2, information includes (Fig. 37): > AM (or PM) icon, if set for 12 Hour Format > Graphic No with the dive number (1 to 99) for that day > Log (book) icon > Time of Day (hr:min:sec) the dive began with TIME icon, and graphic A to the left if Alternate Time was selected as the Watch Default Time when the dive was conducted. > Temperature (minimum recorded that dive) with degrees icon and graphic F (or C) Fig.
Fig. 39A - HISTORY 1 • Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily and repeatedly (< 2 seconds each time) will increase EDT 1 second at a time. • Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily and repeatedly (< 2 seconds each time) will decrease EDT 1 second at a time. • Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily (< 2 seconds) at any time, or if 2 minutes elapse without a button press, while a Log 3 screen is displayed, will revert to the Free Surface Main or Watch Default Time screen.
HISTORY 1, information includes (Fig. 39A/B, page 44): > Graphic HIST > Total Dive Time up to 999:59:59 (hr:min:sec) maximum, then 1000 - Hr, then start over at 0:01 (min:sec). > Total number of Dives conducted (up to 9999) with DIVE icon HISTORY 2, information includes (Fig.
SURFACE SET MODES Set Mode Sequence: SURF MAIN >> SET A >> SET U >> SN (serial number) Access and step through of the sequence is gained by repeated simultaneous 2 second presses of the A and S buttons. SET A (Alarms) and SET U (Utilities) Set Points can also be changed using the PC Settings Upload portion of the ACI PC Interface program.
The SRT (Surface Recovery Time) Alarm provides an alert when a set 'recovery time' has elapsed after surfacing from a dive. The EDT (Elapsed Dive Time) Alarm repeats each time the Time Interval set is reached during operation in Dive Mode. The RDI (Repeating Depth Interval) Alarm repeats each time the Depth Interval set is reached, except when the DD Alarms strike. If a series of descents, ascents, descents is made, the Alarm will activate during each of the Descents.
SET SRT ALARM, information includes (Fig. 45) > Graphic SRT (meaning Surface Recovery Time) > Time Set Point (min:sec), flashing if ON is selected, with SURF and TIME icons > Set Point ON or OFF, flashing • Pressing/releasing the S button momentarily (< 2 seconds) will toggle between ON and OFF. • Pressing/releasing the A button momentarily (< 2 seconds) will accept the ON/OFF setting. > If OFF is accepted, operation will advance to the Set EDT screen.
SET EDT ALARM, information includes (Fig. 46) > Graphic EDT (meaning Elapsed Dive Time) > Time Set Point value (:sec), flashing if ON is selected, with TIME icon > Set Point ON or OFF, flashing • Pressing/releasing the S button momentarily (< 2 seconds) will toggle between ON and OFF. • Pressing/releasing the A button momentarily (< 2 seconds) will accept the ON/OFF setting. > If OFF is accepted, operation will advance to Set RDI. > If ON is accepted, the Time Set Point value (minutes) will flash.
SET RDI ALARM, information includes (Fig. 47) > Graphic RDI (meaning Repeating Depth Interval) > Depth Interval Set Point value, flashing if ON is selected, with FT (or M) icon > Set Point ON or OFF, flashing • Pressing/releasing the S button momentarily (< 2 seconds) will toggle between ON and OFF. • Pressing/releasing the A button momentarily (< 2 seconds) will accept the ON/OFF setting. > If OFF is accepted, operation will advance to Set DD 1. > If ON is accepted, the Depth Set Point value will flash.
DD (DESCENDING DEPTH) ALARMS > If Alarm 1 is set OFF, then Alarms 2 and 3 will be disabled. > If Alarm 2 is set OFF, Alarm 3 will be disabled. > When each of the Depths are reached while descending during a dive, the Audible will sound and the message DD1 (DD2, DD3) will flash. SET DD 1 ALARM, information includes (Fig.
• Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily and repeatedly (< 2 seconds each time) will step back through the Set Points one at a time. • Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily (< 2 seconds) will accept the Set Point and access Set DD 2. • Depressing the M button for 2 seconds, or if no button is pressed during a period of 2 minutes, operation will revert to the SURF MAIN screen. SET > > > DD 2 ALARM, information includes (Fig.
• Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily (< 2 seconds each time) will step back through the Set Points one at a time. • Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily (< 2 seconds) will accept the Set Point and access Set DD 3. • Depressing the M button for 2 seconds, or if no button is pressed during a period of 2 minutes, operation will revert to the SURF MAIN screen. SET > > > DD 3 ALARM, information includes (Fig.
• Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily (< 2 seconds each time) will step back through the Set Points in decrements of 10 FT (1 M). • Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily (< 2 seconds) will accept the Set Point and revert to the Set A screen. • Depressing the M button for 2 seconds, or if no button is pressed during a period of 2 minutes, operation will revert to the SURF MAIN screen.
SET WET ACTIVATION, information includes (Fig. 52): > Graphics WET and ACt > Set Point graphic ON (or OFF) flashing • Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily (< 2 seconds) will toggle between ON and OFF. • Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily (< 2 seconds) will save the setting and access SET Units. • Depressing the M button for 2 seconds, or if no button is pressed for a period of 2 minutes, operation will revert to the SURF MAIN screen. Fig.
SET BACKLIGHT DURATION, information includes (Fig. 54): > Graphics GLO and durA (meaning Backlight Duration) > Set Point (min:sec) flashing with TIME icon Fig. 54 - SET BACKLIGHT • Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily and repeatedly (< 2 seconds each time) will step upward through the Set Points of 0:00, 0:05, 0:10, 0:30, 1:00 (min:sec) one at a time. • Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily and repeatedly (< 2 seconds each time) will step back through the Set Points one at a time.
• Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily and repeatedly (< 2 seconds each time) will step back through the Set Points one at a time. • Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily (< 2 seconds) will accept the Set Point and revert to Set U. • Depressing the M button for 2 seconds, or if no button is pressed during a period of 2 minutes, operation will revert the SURF MAIN screen.
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NOTE: 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 the M button is pressed/released to display the Dive Main.
DIVE MAIN, information includes (Fig. 57) > Current Depth with FT (or M) icon > EDT (Elapsed Dive Time, min:sec) with DIVE and TIME icons Fig. 57 - DIVE MAIN • Press and release the A button momentarily (< 2 seconds) to access ALT 1. • Press and release the M button momentarily (< 2 seconds) to access the Chrono (Run Timer) Status screen. Refer to page 28 for description of operation. • Press the L button to operate the Backlight. DIVE ALT 1 (CDT STATUS), information includes (Fig.
• If the A button is not pressed during a period of 10 seconds, operation will revert to the MAIN. • Pressing the L button will operate the Backlight. DIVE ALT 2, information includes (Fig. 59): > Time of Day (hr:min:sec) with TIME and AM (or PM) icons > Temperature with degrees icon and graphic F (or C) Fig. 59 - DIVE ALT 2 • Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily (< 2 seconds) will revert to the MAIN.
CDT (Count Down Timer) Alarm The Free CDT Alarm will operate during a dive or while on the surface, when it is set ON. Fig. 60 - CDT ALARM When the Free Mode CDT decreases to 0:00 (min:sec), 3 sets of (3) 1 second beeps will sound during which the message TIMR will flash on the display (Fig. 60), then clear. EDT (Elapsed Dive Time) Alarm During dives, the EDT Alarm will repeat each time the Interval set (:sec) elapses. Fig.
DD (Descending Depth) Alarms When the DD 1 Alarm is set ON, 3 sets of (3) .125 second beeps will sound, the red LED will flash, and the message DD1 will flash on the display (Fig. 63) upon descent to the Alarm Depth set, then clear. As descent continues, the DD 2 Alarm will then sound 3 sets of (3) .125 second beeps (if set ON), the red LED will flash, and the message DD2 will flash on the display upon descent to the DD 2 Alarm Depth set, then clear. Fig.
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.
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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).
Operation reverts to the Watch Main Time or Free Surface Main screen after completion of the Upload or Download operation, or after 2 minutes (120 second countdown reaches 0) if no PC action was taken. Prior to attempting to Download data from your F10 or Upload Settings to it, review the HELP section of the ACI program which serves as its User Manual. Recommended is to print those sections of HELP that you consider appropriate for your Interface activities.
CARE AND CLEANING Protect your F10 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 F10 in fresh water at the end of each day of diving, and check to ensure that the areas around the Low Pressure (Depth) Sensor (Fig. 66a), PC Interface Data Port (Fig. 66b), and Buttons are free of debris or obstructions.
To Obtain Service: Take your F10 to an Authorized AERIS Dealer. To return your F10 to AERIS: • Record all data in the viewable Log and/or download the data in memory. All data will be erased during factory service. • Package it using a protective cushioning material. • Include a legible note stating the specific reason for return, your name, address, daytime phone number, serial number(s), and a copy of your original sales receipt and Warranty Registration Card.
As an additional precautionary measure to prevent formation of moisture in the Battery Compartment, it is recommended that the Battery be changed in an environment equivalent to the local outdoor temperature and humidity (e.g., do not change the Battery in an air conditioned environment then take it outside during a hot sunny day). Fig. 67 - BATTERY HATCH REMOVAL (using tool) Inspect the Buttons, Lens, and Housing to ensure they are not cracked or damaged.
• Lift the Hatch with O-ring up and away from the Housing. • Using care not to damage the Contact (Fig. 69a), slide the Battery up and out of the Left side of the Battery Compartment. • Discard the Battery according to local regulations governing disposal of Lithium batteries. CAUTION: DO NOT allow a metal object to short circuit the top of the Battery which is positive (+) to the negative ( - ) contact of the Battery Compartment.
Fig. 70 - BATTERY INSTALLATION • Closely examine the Battery Hatch and Housing for any signs of damage that might prevent proper sealing. • Closely examine the inside of the Battery Compartment for any signs of corrosion indicating entrance of moisture into the unit. • If corrosion is found, return the F10 to an Authorized AERIS Dealer, and DO NOT attempt to use it until it has received factory service. • If moisture is found, it is best to have the unit inspected and cleaned by an Authorized AERIS Dealer.
• Carefully place the Battery Hatch (with O-ring) into position on the rim of the Battery Compartment, then press it evenly and completely down into place. • Maintain the Battery Hatch securely in place and turn it counter clockwise 10 degrees using the special Battery Hatch tool provided (Fig. 72), or by pushing the lower portion to the right while pushing the upper portion to the left (Fig. 73). Fig.
ALTITUDE SENSING AND ADJUSTMENT Prior to the first dive of a series of repetitive dives, Altitude (i.e., Ambient Pressure) is measured upon activation of Free Surface Mode and every 15 minutes until a dive is made or operation reverts to Main Time after 2 hours. > While it is operating in Watch Modes after a dive, measurements are taken every 15 minutes during the 24 hour period after surfacing. > Measurements are only taken when the unit is dry.
SPECIFICATIONS CAN BE USED AS • Watch • Digital Gauge for Free Dive activity WATCH MODES • Main Time (home) > Set Time/Date • Alternate Time (remote location) > Set Alternate Time (hour differential) • Countdown Timer > Set/Start/Stop • Chronograph (Stop Watch, Run/Lap Timer) > Start/Stop/Lap Recall/Reset • Daily Alarm (Watch Mode) > Set Time, On/Off FREE SURFACE SEQUENCE/MODES • Surface Mode • Dive Log • History • Set Alarms, Utilities, SN SET MODES • Set A Group (Alarms): Factory Settings: Audible (OFF/
SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) NUMERIC DISPLAYS: • Dive Number • Current Depth • Maximum Depth • Elapsed Dive Time • Surface Interval Time • Dive Log Surface Interval • • • • • Temperature Time of Day Watch Countdown Timer Free Countdown Timer Watch Chronograph • Elevation (Altitude) Range: 0 to 99 0 to 330 FT (100 M) 330 FT (100 M) 0:00 to 59:59 min:sec 0:00 to 59:59 min:sec 1:00 to 23:59 hr:min 0:00 to 59:59 min:sec 1:00 to 23:59 hr:min 0 to 212°F (- 18 to 100°C) 0:00:00 to 23:59:59 hr:min:sec 23:59 to
SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) Altitude: • Operational from Sea Level (= 0 to 3,000 feet/915 meters) to 14,000 feet (4,270 meters) elevation • Measures ambient pressure every 30 minutes in Watch Mode and every 15 minutes while in FREE Mode. • Does not measure ambient pressure when Wet. • Depth compensation for Altitudes above Sea Level beginning at 3,001 feet (916 meters) elevation and every 1,000 feet (305 meters) higher.
WARNINGS: • Conducting Free dives within a 24 hour period after conducting SCUBA dives, combined with the effects of multiple rapid Free Dive ascents, increases your risk of decompression sickness. Such activities may result in accelerated entry into decompression which could cause serious injury or death. • Combining competitive type Free dive activities that involve multiple descents/ascents with activities utilizing SCUBA during the same 24 hour period is not recommended.
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 4 FT (1.2 M) on initial descent to 2 FT (0.6 M) on final ascent.
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INSPECTION / SERVICE RECORD Serial Number: _________________________________ Firmware Revision: _________________________________ Date of Purchase: ____________ Purchased from : __________________________ Below to be filled in by an Authorized AERIS Dealer: 82
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