User guide

Using the NiTek X
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(10) Conservatism or Gradient Factor: This allows you to
select between the 3 standard Gradient Factors (75/95, 40/100 or
30/75) or input a custom Gradient Factor. For more information
on Gradient Factors and which settings may be better for you,
refer to related sections of this User Guide and to sources such as
the ‘Jurgensen Marine Hammerhead Electronics User Manual’.
(11) Salt or Fresh water: This is the setting for salt water or
fresh water use.
(12) Dive-Profile Sampling: This is how frequently (every 15 or
30 seconds) depth data is measured and stored during a dive.
Dive Option Display and Set fields for screen four
(13) Contrast: This allows you to set the contrast ratio between
the text and background screen.
(14) Backlight Timeout: This allows you to change the length
of time the backlight is lit when activated.
To enter Dive Set mode:
1. Press button A until “SET” is displayed.
2. Press button B to enter the dive set up option screen.
3. Using the topics that follow, set up your desired dive option
settings.
Setting PO2 Setpoints (Closed Circuit only)
Note: Be sure you have properly selected C/C mode before
setting the PO2 setpoints you plan on using on your dive.
Different setpoints can be chosen to allow for use with different
gas mixtures on any particular dive. You can also set the NiTek
X to monitor an external oxygen cell in the rebreather. Not all of
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