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Safety considerations You must carefully read and understand this entire manual before using your Aladin PRIME. WARNING Diving has many inherent risks. Even if you follow the instructions of this manual in a careful manner, it is still possible that you may be seriously injured or die from decompression sickness, oxygen toxicity or some other inherent risk of scuba with Nitrox or compressed air.
• Avoid repeated heavy workload while at depth. • Plan the dives to be shorter if they are made in cold water. • After finishing the decompression or at the end of a no-stop dive, the final stage of the ascent should be as slow as possible.
Introduction Congratulations on purchasing Aladin PRIME and welcome to UWATEC. From now on you will enjoy the assistance of the most extraordinary dive computer - equipped with UWATEC's most innovative technology - while diving. We thank you for choosing Aladin PRIME and we hope you will enjoy safe dives in the future! Further information on UWATEC dive computers and other products by UWATEC can be found on our web page at www.scubapro-uwatec.com.
Quick reference I Do not fly icon Setting icon Service icon No-dive warning DEPTH Current depth Altitude sections Date icon Decompression stop obligation / Ignored decompression stop Decompression stop indicator Dive time / No-fly time / SOS duration Repetitive dive number DIVE TIME NO NO AMPM DESAT Battery icon No-stop indicator Ascent time icon No-stop time / Total ascent time NO STOP DECO STOP STOP Partial pressure of oxygen ppO2 Alarm clock icon / Infrared icon CNS O2% Decompression stop
Operating scheme Display switched off O mix Logbook + Oxygen – concentration Page 1 Max depth Diveplanner DEPTH S L O W O2 mix.
I Safety considerations Introduction Important remarks concerning signal words and symbols Quick reference / Operating scheme List of chapters ____________________________________ 2 ____________________________________ 4 II 1 System and operation System description ____________________________________ 9 ____________________________________ 9 2 Operation 2.1 Push buttons 2.2 Water contacts 2.3 SmartTRAK 2.4 Switching on the display 2.
List of chapters 6 Diving in mountain lakes 6.1 Altitude ranges 6.2 Prohibited altitude 6.
Aladin displays all important dive and decompression data and has a memory which stores the full dive data. The data can be transmitted with an infrared interface (IrDA) and SmartTRAK software to a Windows® personal computer. SmartTRAK software CD is included with the Aladin package. Infrared interfaces are available in PC stores; a list of recommended interfaces is available on our website (www.scubapro-uwatec.com).
2 Operation 2.3 SmartTRAK With SmartTRAK you can configure Aladin, transfer dive data to a personal computer and graphically display the data. To start the communication, turn on Aladin and place it so that its infrared port is in front of the infrared interface. If Aladin detects an infrared device within range appears. Configuring Aladin To configure Aladin, select "Dive Computer Settings" under "OPTIONS" on the main menu bar of SmartTRAK after having established communication between your PC and Aladin.
IIII 2 Operation Setting • Maximum partial pressure of oxygen (ppO2 max) • Time limit to reset the O2% mix to air • Unit system • Audible attention signals • Water contacts • Reset desaturation • Alarm clock • UTC (Universal Time Change) zone • Time of day • 24 or AM/PM setting • Date • Display contrast • Sound Range Default Page 1.2-1.
2 Operation Dive window Dive information panel Dive profile panel Dive computer display Tissue panel Alarm symbols Physiology panel Notes panel Dive table 12 II UWATEC Aladin PRIME
2 Operation II 2.4 Switching on the display • automatically, on submerging in water* or when adaptation to atmospheric pressure is necessary; or . If switched on with all segments • manually, by pushing light up for 5 seconds. CNS O % Afterwards the display shows the time of the day, the O2 mix and the temperature. This display is called time of day display. Most navigation descriptions start from this display. At the surface Aladin returns automatically to this display.
2 Operation 2.6 Checking the desaturation time No-fly time Do not fly icon From the time of day display you can check the desaturation time* by pushing . Desaturation time is determined either by oxygen toxicity, nitrogen saturation or the regression of microbubbles, depending on which requires the longer time. No-dive warning NO NO DESAT CNS O2% S L O W Residual nitrogen bar The display switches back to the time of day display after 5 seconds without operation.
II 2 Operation 2.9 Checking the battery condition From the time of day display you can check the battery condition by pushing 2x or 3 x (depending on whether there is desaturation time left). Aladin displays the estimated remaining battery performance for 5 seconds as a bar graph. If the bar graph shows 3 segments the battery warning appears ->19 and the battery has to be replaced ->35.
2 Operation / 3 SOS mode 2.11 Switching off the display From the time of day display you can switch off Aladin by pushing . On the surface Aladin switches off automatically after 3 minutes without operation. 2.12 Alarm clock The alarm clock goes off only at the surface. If the alarm clock is "on", the time of day display shows . When alarm is triggered: flashes and special attention beeps are played for 30 seconds or until the user presses a button.
III Diving with Aladin III 1 Terminology / Symbols 1.1 General terminology / Display during no-stop phase Current depth In metres (feet) DIVE TIME Nitrogen loading bar NO STOP CNS O2% Decompression phase Dive phase during which surfacing is allowed without stop. Dive phase during which surfacing is allowed only after decompression stops are completed.
1 Terminology / Symbols 1.3 Nitrox information (O2 information) For dives with compressed air in normal recreational diving, nitrogen is the decisive gas for the decompression calculations. When diving with Nitrox, the risk of oxygen toxicity rises with the increase of the fraction of oxygen and the increase of depth and can limit dive time and the maximum depth.
2 Attention messages and alarms III • The audible attention messages can be switched off in "set 1" ->31 or SmartTRAK. With SmartTRAK they can be switched off selectively. • In addition, the sound can be turned off completely in "set 2" ->34. If you turn off the sound you will have no audible warnings. Without audible warnings you could inadvertently get into potentially hazardous situations which could result in death or serious injury.
3 Preparation for the dive You have to check the settings of Aladin especially before the first dive. All settings can be checked and changed directly at Aladin or via SmartTRAK. 3.1 Setting the gas mixture and ppO2 max WARNING Before every dive and after changing the tank, make sure that the settings for the gas mixture correspond with the current mixture used. An incorrect setting causes Aladin to miscalculate this particular dive.
4 Functions during the dive III WARNING If you have chosen the option "Water contacts off" ("set 1" or SmartTRAK), Aladin will turn on with a delay of up to 1 minute into the dive. This will affect functioning of the computer. Make sure that the computer is on before starting the dive. After immersion, starting at a depth of about 0.8m (3ft), all diving functions are monitored, i.e.
4 Functions during the dive 4.5 Ascent rate DEPTH Optimal ascent rate varies depending on depth between 7 and 20m/min (23 and 67ft/min). It is displayed as a percent of the reference variable ascent rate. If the ascent rate is greater than 100% of the set value, the black arrow "SLOW" appears. If the ascent rate exceeds 140%, the arrow starts flashing. Aladin provides an audible alarm if the ascent rate is 110% or greater.
III 4 Functions during the dive 4.6 Partial pressure of oxygen (ppO2 max) / Maximum Operating Depth (MOD) The maximum partial pressure of oxygen ppO2 max (default 1.4bar) determines 4s the Maximum Operating Depth (MOD). Diving deeper than the MOD will expose the diver to oxygen partial pressures higher than the set maximum level. The ppO2 max and consequently the MOD can be reduced manually (->20, setting the gas mixture, point 5).
4 Functions during the dive 4.8 Nitrogen loading bar graph The nitrogen loading bar gives a graphical representation of how close to decompression you are. As you absorb nitrogen during the dive, more and more segments of the bar will light up. Depending on your depth, the segments can light up more or less rapidly. 1-3 segments (green area): you are safely within the no-stop range. 4-5 segments (yellow area): you are approaching decompression.
III 4 Functions during the dive DIVE TIME DECO STOP CNS O2% The decompression alarm is activated if the decompression stop is ignored. The arrow , the decompression stop duration and decompression stop depth begin to flash and an audible alarm goes off. Due to the formation of microbubbles, decompression can increase massively if a decompression stop is ignored.
5 Functions at the surface 5.2 Residual nitrogen bar graph The segments in the residual nitrogen bar graph will gradually turn off as Aladin follows the offgassing of your tissues during your surface interval. There is a 1:1 equivalence in the meaning of the segments between diving and surface. Thus, on a repetitive dive the bar will resume from its status on the surface just prior to the dive.
Altitude icon Altitude range 2 Aladin measures the atmospheric pressure every 60 seconds even while the display is switched off. If the computer detects a sufficient increase in altitude, it switches on automatically and indicates the new altitude range (1-4) and the desaturation time. Desaturation time indicated at this moment refers to adaptation time at this altitude. If the dive starts within this adaptation time, Aladin treats it as a repetitive dive, since the body is offgassing.
IV Dive planner Aladin has a dive planner which allows the planning of no-stop dives. • selected fraction of oxygen and MOD • water temperature of the most recent dive • altitude range (if any) • status of saturation at the time the dive planner is selected • assuming a normal workload of the diver and observance of the prescribed ascent rates Basis of the planning: 1 Planning a no-stop dive To select the dive planner Aladin must be in user mode (time of day display).
V 2 Operation From the time of day display you can select the logbook until with . If there was a remaining desaturation time (DESAT) before selecting the logbook, the time since the last dive (surface interval) is displayed. Surface interval With you enter the logbook. The most recent dive is displayed (dive number 1). There are 3 pages for each dive.
V Logbook Page 3 SOS if applicable If a dive is started within adaptation time (after a change of altitude), the adaptation time is displayed instead of the surface interval.
VI Settings VI With menu "set 1" or SmartTRAK you can configure the following items (dive functions): Setting Range Default Page • Maximum partial pressure of oxygen (ppO2 max) • Time limit to reset the O2% mix to air • Unit system • Audible attention signals • Water contacts • Reset desaturation 1.2-1.6bar no reset / 1 - 48hrs metric/imperial on / off (SmartTRAK: selective) on / off on / off 1.4bar no reset 31 31 31 31 32 32 Starting from the time of day display push appears.
VI Settings Switching the water contacts on and off On submerging in water the water contacts switch on Aladin automatically. WARNING If you chose the option „Water contacts off“, Aladin will turn on with a delay of up to 1 minute into the dive. This will affect functioning of the computer. Make sure that the computer is on before starting the dive. 1. Confirm that you wish to change the setting of the water contacts by pushing . "On" or "off" starts to flash. 2.
NO Starting from the time of day display push or until "set 2" appears. Confirm that you wish to enter into the menu of "set 2" by pushing . Once entered into the menu you can scroll with and through the menu. Setting the alarm clock time The alarm clock goes off only at the surface. "Sound" must be turned "on" in "set 2". 1. Confirm that you wish to set the alarm time by pushing . The hours start to flash. 2. Set the hours by pushing or . 3. Confirm the setting with . The minutes start to flash. 4.
VI Settings Adjusting the display contrast 1. Confirm that you wish to adjust the display contrast by pushing The current setting starts to flash. 2. Set the contrast by pushing or . Low contrast: (1), high contrast: (12) 3. Confirm the setting with . . Selecting the IrDA speed The default setting is low. For faster downloads you can set it to high, but not all IrDA interfaces are compatible with high. 1. Confirm that you wish to change the IrDA speed by pushing or "hi" (high) starts to flash. 2.
VII Operating altitude: with decompression information: sea level up to approx. 4000m (13 000ft); without decompression, above approx. 4000m (13000ft): automatic gauge mode (unlimited) Max displayed depth: 120m (395ft), resolution between 0.8m and 99.9m: 0.1m, >99.9m: 1m. The resolution in feet is always 1 foot. Decompression calculation depth range: 0.8 to 120m (3 to 395ft) Maximum environment pressure: 13bar (189psi) Clock: Quartz clock, time, date, dive time display up to 199 minutes.
VII Appendix WARNING Never touch the metal surface of the battery with bare fingers. The two battery poles must never be short circuited. Procedure: To replace the battery you need a coin or the SCUBAPRO universal tool and a clean cloth. WARNING 3 2 • A leaking battery cap may lead to the destruction of Aladin by water seeping in or cause Aladin to switch off without prior notice. • Always open the battery compartment in a dry and clean environment.
The warranty only covers dive computers which have been bought from an authorised SCUBAPRO UWATEC retailer. The warranty is given for a period of two years. Repairs or replacements during the warranty period do not increase the warranty period. In order to put forward a warranty claim: send the dive computer together with a dated receipt of the purchase to your authorised retailer or an authorised servicing point.
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