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DIVE MODE BAR GRAPHS
As your depth and elapsed dive time increase, the
Tissue
Loading Bar Graph (TLBG)
will fill with segments (green
toward red) to represent the absorption of nitrogen (Fig. 19a).
While ascending to shallower depths, the segments that have
filled the TLBG will begin to recede, offering a graphic represen-
tation of your multilevel diving capability.
The
Variable Ascent Rate Indicator (VARI)
shows how fast
you are ascending (Fig. 19b). When you exceed an Ascent Rate
of 60 fpm (18 mpm) if deeper than 60 feet (18m), or 30 fpm (9
mpm) if shallower than 60 feet (18m), it will enter the red (Too
Fast) zone and all segments plus the graphic TOO FAST will
flash (Fig. 20) until your Ascent Rate is slowed.
CONTROL OF DISPLAYS
During dive modes, 3 displays of information are available. You
can change from one display to another as often as desired by
momentarily (< 2 seconds) pressing and releasing the Button.
During No Decompression conditions, you can choose how much
information is displayed at a given time. The Main Display
chosen will remain on the screen until you press the Button to
change it to another Main Display.
Fig. 20 - Ascent Too Fast
a
b
Fig. 19 - TLBG & VARI
