Simply brilliant isn’t it? Easy to see Simple to use Brilliant LCD display 1
Table of Contents Getting Started: Specifications ......................................................................... 4 Introduction ............................................................................ 5 Warnings ................................................................................ 6 Battery Charging and Replacement ....................................... 8 High Pressure Hose and Quick Disconnect ......................... 10 Initial Setup.............................................
Dive Display Saturation Indicator No Deco Time a Compass with Heading Current Depth Temperature Gas Time Remaining (minutes) Menu Navigation Buttons Scroll Up / Gas Switch Back / Compass Off Select / Wake / Compass On Dive Time Maximum Depth Gas Mix Tank Pressure Welcome and congratulations for purchasing the Cobalt; the most intuitive, easy to use and easy to read dive computer available.
Specifications Physical Software Length ................................................................ 6.5" (16.5 cm) Width.................................................................... 2.6" (6.6 cm) Thickness ............................................................ 1.4" (3.5 cm) Weight with hose ................................................. 1.1 lb (500 g) Weight without hose ............................................ 0.7 lb (317 g) Hose connection..............
Introduction The Cobalt Diving computer is the first of a new generation of computers that are easy to use, intuitive and easy to read. The menu-driven interface is self-explanatory at every level and can be mastered in just a few minutes. In spite of its simplicity it is immensely powerful and offers many sophisticated functions to the advanced user. The full color LCD display is easy to read, sharp and bright, with high contrast, and is very energy efficient for long battery life.
Warnings WARNING Before diving, you should have the proper training from a qualified instructor and obtain a certification from a qualified training agency. No computer is a substitute for proper training. WARNING This computer is for recreational use only. The computer is not designed for commercial or professional diving, the demands of which may exceed your and the computer’s limitations. Exceeding these limitations may cause serious decompression sickness or other injuries, including death.
Warnings WARNING Do not dive without activating the computer. Before entering the water, you should ensure that the display is functioning properly, that you have reviewed the information in the PreDive Check menu, and have selected the Ready to Dive option. If you feel the computer is not functioning properly or that the information contained in the display is incorrect, do not dive.
Compass Recalibration Procedure Turn on the computer, go to Main Menu, Settings, Calibrate Compass. Step 1. Orient the Cobalt along an estimated North-South direction. Press SELECT to start calibration. Step 1 will begin flashing. Rotate the Cobalt in a North-South plane until Step 1 stops flashing and Step 2 begins to flash. USB/ Charger Terminal Socket and Wet Contacts Step 2. Turn 90 degrees and point the Cobalt East-West.
Battery Your Cobalt uses a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery that is sealed inside the case. Check the battery level (the charge level is displayed in the Main Menu) and fully charge the battery before the first use and occasionally afterwards. Best battery life will come from keeping the battery charged. A full charge will last for approximately 40-50 hours of dive time (depending mostly on screen brightness settings).
Connecting Cobalt to the High Pressure Quick Disconnect Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 High pressure connector Lock ring High pressure hose and quick disconnect Unscrew the lock ring until ring is flush with end of disconnect Push on and turn to the right 1/4 turn to lock Screw lock ring gently up against console base to prevent accidental disassembly Do NOT overtighten 10
High Pressure Hose and Quick Disconnect The Cobalt is supplied with a lightweight, small diameter high pressure hose that is both flexible and highly durable (maximum 5000 psi (344 Bar) working pressure). The smooth outer covering is UV resistant and will not abrade or collect sand or debris. The quick disconnect feature allows you to easily disconnect the Cobalt from the high pressure hose and regulator system for separate transport or storage.
Main Menu Menu Selections The Main Menu is “home” on the Cobalt Computer. It contains the most commonly used items related to diving or dive planning. Current time and date Surface interval since last dive (max 24 hours) Battery status Time until flying (hours: minutes) Up 12 Back Select Back will always return you “home” to the Main Menu Down Pressing the “soft touch” rubber buttons of the Cobalt activate leak proof magnetic switches.
Main Menu Settings Menu Highlighted Menu Item The Settings Menu is the “Control Center” of your Cobalt computer. It's where you will find menu items related to personal preferences and settings. Help Text Use the UP or DOWN button to highlight your selection Use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight the menu items. You will see a brief description of the menu item in the lower help menu. Press SELECT to enter Press the SELECT button to go to the highlighted screen.
Main Menu Settings Menu Time and Date Use the SELECT button when a box is highlighted to edit the values. Once the digit is highlighted in yellow, use the UP and DOWN buttons to increase or decrease the number. Press SELECT again to accept the value and move to the next digit or field. If the box is not active (all blue, with no single digit highlighted) the UP and DOWN buttons will move from box to box. The BACK button saves and returns to the previous menu.
Main Menu Use the UP and DOWN buttons to move between the entry fields. Press the SELECT button to save the highlighted field. When a character is highlighted, press UP and DOWN to change the value and press SELECT to enter and move to the next entry field. Help screen provides extra setup information. Settings Menu Personal Info Press SELECT to activate the highlighted window to enter: Your Name. Contact Information (phone or other personal #). Birthdate (will compute your age).
Main Menu Settings Menu Preferences Use the UP and DOWN and buttons to move between the User Preferences. Use the SELECT button view to save the highlighted selection. Depth can be set to feet or meters. Pressure Units can be set to PSI or BAR. Volume Units can be set to cubic feet or to liters. Temperature Units can be set to °F or °C. Languages can be set to currently supported languages.
Main Menu Alerts will remind you during a dive when a particular preset event occurs. Two independent Low Gas Alerts can be set. Max Depth Alarm can be set to sound if a set depth is exceeded. Alerts can be both visual and audible (ON), visual only (SILENT), or (OFF). Visual alerts will flash the relevant part of the dive display. WARNING: Although the risk is very small, no decompression algorithm can eliminate the risk of decompression sickness.
Main Menu Settings Menu The Defined Gas Mixes screen lists up to 6 predefined gas mixes and tank sizes. These are preset to 3 of the most common: Air, EAN 32 and EAN 36. You can quickly select any mix displayed in the list to be your primary mix (primary is the gas in the tank connected to the Cobalt). 18 Gas/Tank Settings The Primary gas is the gas to which the Cobalt’s hose is connected.
Main Menu Settings Menu The Gas Mix Edit screen allows you to set the parameters for the gas mixtures you will be using. Gas Switch Alerts must be set if you want to switch gases underwater. Selecting this option will take you to another screen where alerts can be set for any gas mix that has been defined in the Gas/Tank Settings screen. If an alert is set, you can switch gases at any time underwater, however an alert will sound at the predetermined depth.
Main Menu Settings Menu Gas/Tank Settings Gas Switch Alerts Enter this screen from the Defined Gas Mixes Screen or any Gas Mix Edit Screen. Choose the mix. Enter the switch depth. Choose the alert to come on during D-descent or A-ascent. Important: You must preprogram at least one gas switch alert in order to enable the manual gas switch function when underwater (accessed when diving by pressing the UP button).
Main Menu In this screen, adjust the display brightness using the UP and DOWN buttons. When diving, only the DOWN button will adjust screen brightness. Note: Turning the brightness up will use more battery power. Increase Decrease Settings Menu Screen Brightness This screen sets the default brightness preference for your Cobalt computer. There are two options: Scroll Up/Down allows you to set the brightness manually. Use the UP and DOWN buttons in this screen to adjust the default brightness level.
Main Menu Settings Menu User Name Serial Number Software Version Sensor Readings: Current Atmospheric Pressure Tank Pressure Temperature Battery Status USB - Use to connect to a personal computer* Demo- Use to view sample Dive Screens * visit www. atomicaquatics.com for the current status of any PC or Mac download programs for Cobalt 22 System Information The system Info screen contains important information about your Cobalt.
Main Menu Pre-Dive Check The Pre-Dive Check screen provides a single place to review important information about the alert settings, risk level, and gas settings prior to diving. Once all the user settings have been entered in the Cobalt, you can go to the Pre-Dive Check to review all your important settings and critical dive information prior to your dive. To change the settings for Low Gas, Gas at Surface, Max Depth, or Risk Level see the Dive Settings screen.
Main Menu The Cobalt Dive Screen is organized into three sections. The top section contains calculated values related to time and decompression information. The center section contains current dive information, including the compass display. The bottom section contains information related to gas mixtures and air pressure. Ready to Dive Always select the Ready to Dive screen before diving. This puts Cobalt "on alert" and improves the accuracy of recording the beginning of a dive.
Main Menu Ready to Dive Tissue Saturation Bars No Deco Time Current Depth Temperature/Time of Day (alternating) Gas Time Remaining (minutes) calculated from tank pressure and breathing rate PO2 (only displays if an EAN mix is being used) Elapsed Dive Time Ascent Rate Bars Each dot indicates 3 ft or 1 meter per minute Maximum Depth Gas Mix Tank Pressure The Dive Screen The saturation indicator at the top of the screen changes from green to yellow to red as saturation increases.
Bearing Marker (green dot) Main Menu Selected compass course in degrees N, E, and W indicators The reciprocal course marker (red diamond) is automatically set at 180 degrees from the bearing marker (green dot). Press the SELECT button each time you want to select a new course. (Multiple courses cannot be entered simultaneously). Compass calibration – The compass should be re-calibrated to your particular locale. Go to Settings/Calibrate and follow the screen prompts. See page 8 for more details.
Main Menu Ready to Dive The top section of the dive display changes when a safety, deep, or decompression stop is required. The next required stop depth and time (min:sec) are shown in the box at the top left of the screen. No Deco Time is moved to the upper right of the screen. Safety Stops are always recommended and indicated in a green box that will appear when nearing the surface or after any deep or safety stops have cleared. Deep stops are indicated in a blue box as the stops become required.
Main Menu Ready to Dive If you plan on switching to an alternate mix while diving, you must first program at least one Gas Switch Alert in the Gas Switch Alert screen. Cobalt will use planned gas switches when calculating no-deco times and surfacing schedules. Switching away from your primary gas mix will disable the gas time remaining calculations. This and the tank pressure reading will be shown in a grayed text color whenever you are not using the primary mix.
Main Menu In decompression diving, the display further changes with the Ascent time replacing the No-Deco time in the upper right corner of the display. Deco Stops are indicated in an orange window. Ascent time is based upon a direct ascent at a rate of 30' per minute including all decompression, deep and safety stops.
Main Menu Ready to Dive When you reach a depth within 5' (1.5m) of the stop depth, the label will change from Deco Stop to At Stop and the time will begin counting down towards zero. Decompression: At Stop To reach your decompression stop, ascend at a constant 30 foot per minute rate to the depth indicated in the Deco Stop window. When you are within 5 ft (1.5m) of the indicated depth, the Deco Stop label will be replaced by the At Stop label. The timer will count down to zero as you complete the stop.
Main Menu Ready to Dive Ascending more than 5 feet above the stop depth will trigger a GO DOWN! alert. Warning! Descend immediately to indicated stop depth! Decompression: Above Stop Alert If you violate the stop depth (ceiling) the timer will stop counting down until you descend to within the stop depth range. Descend immediately to the indicated stop depth! Immediate descent will resume the countdown timer and the schedule. Delay will create a decompression violation.
If you see these warnings flash back and forth, descend immediately to the indicated stop depth! If you see this warning stop diving and seek medical attention! This warning will remain in the dive screen if you attempt to dive again.
Ascent Rate Alert (Slow your ascent!) Flashing Depth Alert (Ascend to shallower depth!) Flashing Low Air or Gas Time Alert (Ascend to shallower depth!) Flashing PO2 or CNS Alerts. PO2-(Ascend to shallower depth!) CNS- Alerts you if you reach 80% or more (Ascend and terminate dive!) User set Low Gas and Max Depth Alerts can be both visual and audible (ON), visual only (SILENT), or (OFF). All others are both visual and audible and cannot be turned off.
Main Menu Dive Log The Surface Time and No Fly Time clocks will begin counting. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to highlight either the View Profile (for a detailed graphic view of the dive profile) or View NST (switches to the No Stop Times screen). Press SELECT when the icon is highlighted blue to view these other screens. Dive Log Summary Post Dive If you ascend to within 2' (0.6m) of the surface for at least 2 minutes, the Cobalt will end the dive and record it in the Dive Log.
Main Menu The Dive Log Summary screen is a list of all dives logged by the Cobalt computer, showing dive number, time, date, duration, and maximum depth. The Cobalt computer can store approximately 600 hours of diving at the default sample storage rate (every 30 seconds). You can set a shorter storage interval for more detailed profile information in the User Preferences menu but this will reduce the number of dives stored.
Main Menu Dive Log Dive Log Summary Select the View Profile icon to see a graphic profile where you can step through the dive and view each stored segment. Select the View NST icon to go to the No Stop Time calculator. This option is only available when you are viewing the most recent dive in the log.
Main Menu The Dive Log Profile allows you to step through the dive in the same interval that was used for data storage. Press UP to advance, press DOWN to go back. The Cobalt computer can store approximately 600 hours of diving at the default sample storage rate of every 30 seconds. The sample storage rate can be set in the User Preferences screen.
Main Menu Planning Use your current deco status or additional surface time. Forecast with your current gas or a different mix. No deco times displayed in 10' (3m) increments. Times displayed for EAN will not go beyond the calculated MOD (maximum operating depth), based on the PO2 limit you have selected. 38 No Stop Times Checking no stop times is probably the most common dive planning function.
Main Menu Simulate dive based upon your current deco status or the last saved simulation (for multi-dive planning). Enter additional surface time after the last dive. Set simulation details. View any saved simulated dives in the SIM Dive Log. Erase all saved simulation dives. Planning Simulation Menu The Simulation Menu is the control center for Cobalt’s Advanced Dive Planning features.
Main Menu Set gas consumption rate in cubic feet or liters to predict gas use during a dive Set risk level and exertion level for the algorithm Set altitude range Set SIM Gas mixes Set SIM Gas switch alerts Settings in the simulation setup, SIM Gas mixes, and SIM gas switch alerts apply only to the simulator, and do not change any settings used for actual diving Planning Simulation Menu Simulation Setup The same preferences in the dive settings menu are available in the simulator.
Main Menu Planning Simulation Menu Interactive profile showing input of depth and time The display updates through the dive, including showing predicted gas consumption in Surface Cubic Feet (or liters, if liters are selected in the volume preferences). If any stops are required, they will appear as they would on the actual dive screen. Start Simulation Simulating a dive is done by pressing the DOWN button to descend 5 feet (or one meter) for each button press.
Main Menu Simulating multi-gas or decompression dives is done in the same basic manner as simulating other dives. When simulating decompression dives the Deep Stop, Next Stop, or Safety Stop boxes will show on the screen, just as it would in the actual dive screen.
Main Menu Planning Simulation Menu From the SIM dive log, you can select and view a variety of details about the dive Use the UP and DOWN arrow to highlight the dive and Press the SELECT button to view the dive details. Any repetitive dives are noted by an arrow between the Dive #s View Saved SIM Dives Saved simulation dives can be stored in this special log for planning, demonstration, or reference.
Main Menu Planning Simulation Menu Use the UP or DOWN buttons to highlight and press SELECT to view additional information. View Profile View NST (this option shows only for the last saved SIM dive) Show Deco (this option shows only if a Deco schedule was generated) View Saved SIM Dives SIM Dive Detail A summary of recorded dive data is displayed for the SIM dive. Additional screens are accessible to: View a detailed profile of the SIM dive including gas consumption for secondary mixes.
Main Menu Planning Simulation Menu Total ascent time to reach the surface Depth and type of Stops View Saved SIM Dives SIM Dive Detail DECO Surfacing Schedule To view the surfacing schedule of any saved simulation dive, Select the Show Deco button in the Detail Screen for the particular dive. The surfacing schedule shows all the required safety, deco and deep stops to reach the surface and the total time to ascend to the surface at a 30 feet per minute rate.
Maintenance After each dive rinse the Cobalt and quick disconnect with fresh water. Be sure to rinse the underside recess where the USB pins and water contacts are located. It may be rinsed or soaked with or without the quick disconnect installed. The high pressure sensor is a ceramic material and is not affected by water. Replace the rubber cap on the high pressure fitting when not in use to keep out dirt or contaminants. Store in a clean dry place out of direct sunlight.
Warranty Atomic Aquatics warrants this Dive Computer against defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year to the original owner. Atomic Aquatics will at its option repair or replace any components it finds defective. This warranty covers only products purchased from authorized Atomic Aquatics Dealers. To activate this warranty you must complete and return the warranty registration card or register online within 30 days of purchase.
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