User guide

Using the NiTek X

35 NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1

Decompression warning with “DECO” displayed on the screen

(1) Deco stop symbol: The “DECO” symbol displays indicating

that you have to stop at the depth displayed.

(2) Required stop depth: This is the required decompression

stop depth.

(3) Required stop time: This is the time you must remain at the

indicated stop depth.

(4) Total ascent time: This is the total amount of time (in

minutes) you must spend at the decompression stops and the

ascent time between decompression stops.

(5) PGT bar graph: This is how much nitrogen and helium the

computer assumes your body has absorbed. There are a

maximum of nine bars. When all bars are displayed, it means

that you are at or have exceeded the no-decompression limits and

have entered decompression.

Decompression Stop Violation Warning

A decompression stop violation warning takes place when you

ascend to a shallower depth than the indicated stop depth or if

you do not spend sufficient time at the required depth before

ascending. When you enter this violation, the computer’s

“DECO” symbol and backlight will flash. These items continue

blinking as long as you remain shallower than the indicated stop

depth.

Caution: If you do not correct an indicated deco stop violation,

the warnings continue for several minutes after surfacing. At this

point, the computer will display a “Decompression Violation”

warning with a countdown timer beginning at 24 hours.