Operation Manual

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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.
Graphic Diver Interface
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- Feature of AERIS digital gauges that indicate the diver's status
(bar graphics, icons, graphic displays).
Icon - A small pictorial representation of an operational mode or information.
LCD - Abbreviation for liquid crystal display, an easily viewed low voltage display usually found
on dive computers
Maximum Depth - The deepest depth attained during a dive.
Mode - A specific set of functions in a digital gauge.
Out of Range - The point at which a dive gauge can no longer supply correct dive informa-
tion.
Transducer - An electro-mechanical device in a dive gauge that acts as a depth sensor.