Oceanic VEO 100, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...VEO 100 Personal Dive Computer PDC OPERATING MANUAL OCEANIC...

Page 2: ...U S Patents have been issued or applied for to protect the following design features Dive Time Remaining U S Patent no 4 586 136 Data Sensing and Processing Device U S Patent no 4 882 678 and Variabl...

Page 3: ...ue Loading Bar Graph TLBG 9 Variable Ascent Rate Indicator VARI 10 ALPHA NUMERIC DISPLAYS 10 Depth Displays 10 Time Displays 11 Date Display 11 Temperature Display 11 POWER SUPPLY 12 Low Battery Condi...

Page 4: ...tion Mode and Violation Gauge Mode 33 POST DIVE MODES 35 POST DIVE SURFACE MODE 36 TRANSITION PERIOD 36 AFTER THE TRANSITION PERIOD THE FIRST 2 HOURS 37 Time to Fly Desaturate 37 Pre Dive Planning Seq...

Page 5: ...s carefully A NOTE is used to emphasize an important general information A CAUTION is used convey information that will result in damage to parts if the information is not adhered to A WARNING is used...

Page 6: ...d Icon Temperature e Icon Dive Number f Graphic Max Depth Dive Mode g Battery Indicator h Icon Descend Arrow Icon Decompression Ceiling Icon Ascend Arrow i Icon Log Mode j Graphic Depth k Icon Time l...

Page 7: ...NING Prior to diving with the Veo 100 you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual which provides Impor tant Warnings and Safety Recommendations as well as g...

Page 8: ...Manual Doc No 12 2262 provided with your Veo 100 It contains information that you must become familiar with prior to diving with your Veo 100 Remember that technology is no substitute for common sens...

Page 9: ...increase segments will add to the Graph and as you ascend to shallower depths the Bar Graph will begin to recede indicating that additional no decom pression time is allowed for multilevel diving It...

Page 10: ...d not exceed 30 fpm 9 mpm ALPHA NUMERIC DISPLAYS DepthDisplays During a dive the Current Depth display Fig 3b indicates Depths from 0 to 330 feet 99 meters in increments of 1 foot 1 meter The Depth ra...

Page 11: ...e it Both displays are identified by clock icons DateDisplay Date is displayed only to identify dive data while it is viewed in the Log Mode When Units of Measure are set for Imperial the Month appear...

Page 12: ...that the Battery is to be replaced prior to conducting any further dives Upon decreasing to a voltage level that will no longer sustain proper operation the icon will flash 5 times followed by shutdo...

Page 13: ...n the Battery is removed settings and nitrogen calcula tions for repetitive dives will be retained if a new battery can be inserted within 8 seconds Otherwise the calculations will reset to zero and s...

Page 14: ...activate unnecessarily resulting in premature depletion of battery power It is also important that they be kept clean to ensure that the unit will activate and enter dive mode upon immersion and desce...

Page 15: ...NING Prior to diving with the Veo 100 you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual which provides Impor tant Warnings and Safety Recommendations as well as g...

Page 16: ...elevations of 2 000 feet 610 meters or higher it will adjust its depth readings and no decompression limits for that elevation WARNING If it is manually activated at elevations higher than 14 000 fee...

Page 17: ...ENCE While on the surface the unit will automatically scroll through a Sequence of displays including Surface Mode Fly Mode DeSat Mode Plan Mode As the Surface Sequence is scrolling you can use the bu...

Page 18: ...mes that are available for the next dive based on residual nitrogen following the last dive and surface interval WARNING The available dive times provided by the PDPS are only predictions Depending on...

Page 19: ...with the graphics FT and F or M and C flashing Fig 12 HINT To bypass a parameter that you do not want to set keep the Button depressed until the item you do want to set appears then release it To chan...

Page 20: ...peatedly press the Button momentarily and release it until the correct value for Hour appears 1 to 12 or 0 to 23 Do Not Hold the Button depressed Press and Hold the Button for 2 seconds to save the se...

Page 21: ...and release it until the correct value for Month appears 01 to 12 Do Not Hold the Button depressed Press and Hold the Button for 2 seconds to save the setting release when the Day value flashes Repea...

Page 22: ...t Activation screen appears with the graphics ACT H2O and ON or OFF flashing Fig 17 To change the setting for Wet Activation Press the Button momentarily and release to toggle between ON and OFF Press...

Page 23: ...00 will operate as a Digital Depth Gauge Timer without performing nitrogen calculations Fig 18 While in this mode the range of the Current and Maximum Depth displays are extended to 399 feet 120 meter...

Page 24: ...24 Responsible Responsible...

Page 25: ...Prior to diving with the Veo 100 you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recom mendations as well as genera...

Page 26: ...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 Ascen...

Page 27: ...sion Dive Mode when you descend deeper to 5 feet 1 5 meters No Decompression Main Display 1 Fig 21 Information includes Current Depth Dive Time Remaining and Mode icon and the Bar Graphs press and rel...

Page 28: ...own from 3 00 to 00 min sec Information includes Current Depth Stop Depth 15 feet or 4 5 meters Stop Bar icon Countdown Timer Dive Time Remaining and Mode icon and applicable Bar Graphs The Safety Sto...

Page 29: ...dit time that you receive is dependent on Depth with slightly less Credit given the deeper you are You should stay slightly deeper than the Required Stop Depth indicated until the next shallower Stop...

Page 30: ...ds Deco Alternate Display 1 Fig 27 Information includes Current Depth Max Depth for that dive and icon Elapsed Dive Time and icon Total Ascent Time and Mode icon and applicable bar graphs Press the Bu...

Page 31: ...ascend to a depth shallower Fig 29a than the Re quired Decompression Ceiling Stop Depth displayed Fig 29b The Down Arrow Deco Bar and the Total Ascent Time display will flash until you descend below...

Page 32: ...pth for more than 5 minutes the Tissue Loading Bar Graph and Total Ascent Time display will flash until you descend below the Required Stop Depth This is a continuation of a Conditional Violation Dela...

Page 33: ...on ascending above 330 feet 99 5 meters or 399 feet 120 meters when operating in Digital Gauge Mode the Current Depth display will be restored however Max Depth will only display 3 dashes for the rema...

Page 34: ...curred On the surface Violation Gauge Mode displays the Dive Number Temperature Time of Day Surface Interval and the full Tissue Loading Bar Graph flashing Fig 34 It does not provide the Pre Dive Plan...

Page 35: ...G Prior to diving with the Veo 100 you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual which pro vides Important Warnings and Safety Recommenda tions as well as gen...

Page 36: ...l time colon flashing and icon flashing Tissue Loading Bar Graph indicating current nitrogen loading During the Transition Period Log Mode can be accessed No other modes e g Fly Plan Set are displayed...

Page 37: ...Time spent at the surface will not be added as Dive Time AFTER THE TRANSITION PERIOD THE FIRST 2 HOURS For the remainder of the first 2 hours after surfacing information will continue to be displayed...

Page 38: ...n If your diving involved decompression or a repetitive multi day profile it is strongly recommended that you wait a full 24 hours after your last dive to add a greater degree of protec tion Pre Dive...

Page 39: ...e multiple 1 dives in the Log Dives are displayed in a reverse sequence that starts with the dive most recently recorded back to the oldest one stored The most recent dive will always be the first sho...

Page 40: ...Bar Graph showing tissue nitrogen loading at the time you surfaced at the end of the dive Also the segment that reflects the maximum loading during the dive will appear flashing To access the first sc...

Page 41: ...l appear on the displays Figs 43 44 To access other modes or enter settings Press the Button to reactivate the Surface Sequence The unit will again revert to the Time to Fly Desaturate countdowns afte...

Page 42: ...han 4 seconds while the second Log screen of the most recent dive is being displayed to access the Reset Mode The graphics CLR and iD will appear with the Key Code 0101 the first digit flashing Fig 45...

Page 43: ...ior to diving with the Veo 100 you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual which pro vides Important Warnings and Safety Recommenda tions as well as general...

Page 44: ...er or a 50 white vinegar 50 fresh water bath After removal from the bath place the Module under gently running fresh water and towel dry before storing Transport your Veo 100 cool dry and protected IN...

Page 45: ...your name address daytime phone number serial number and a copy of your original sales receipt and Warranty Registration Card Send freight prepaid and insured using a traceable method to the nearest...

Page 46: ...Module by releasing the tension on the rubber Boot The Module will slide up the screwdriver and exit the Console If the Module is in a Wrist Boot it will be necessary to peel the lips of the Boot dow...

Page 47: ...tment on the back of the Module While applying steady inward pressure on the center of the Battery Hatch rotate the Hatch Retaining Ring 10 degrees clockwise by pressing against the upper tab of the R...

Page 48: ...a hair dryer set at no heat WARNING If damage or corrosion is found return your Veo 100 to an Authorized Oceanic Dealer and DO NOT attempt to use it until it has received factory prescribedservice Bat...

Page 49: ...to place with your same thumb Maintain the Battery Hatch securely in place and using your other hand slide the Retaining Ring down off your thumb and into position around the Battery Compartment The t...

Page 50: ...ler for a complete evaluation before attempting to use it RETURNING THE MODULE TO BOOT If the Boot was fitted with a Spacer and it was previously removed replace the Spacer into the Boot Orient the Mo...

Page 51: ...ide Wet Activation Contacts are located the unit may not activate automatically upon descending on a dive UNEXPECTEDLOSSOFDISPLAYEDINFORMATION If your Veo 100 stops working for any reason it is import...

Page 52: ...utes while it is activated or every 30 minutes when it is not activated At an Altitude of 2 000 feet 610 meters it will automatically recalibrate itself to measure depth in feet of fresh water rather...

Page 53: ...ast dive Decompression Capabilities stop ceilings 10 20 30 40 50 and 60 feet 3 6 9 12 15 and 18 meters AltitudeAlgorithm Based on NOAA tables OPERATIONAL MODES SURFACE Activation Diagnostic Surface Pl...

Page 54: ...e Elapsed Dive Time 0 00 to 9 59 hr min 1 minute Surface Time 0 00 to 9 59 hr min 1 minute then 10 to 23 hr only Dive Log Surface Interval 0 00 to 23 59 hr min 1 minute Time to Fly 23 50 to 0 00 hr mi...

Page 55: ...0 0 6 Normal Zone Green 1 11 25 3 5 7 5 1 21 50 6 5 15 Caution Zone Yellow 1 26 30 8 9 1 51 60 15 5 18 Too Fast Zone Red flash 1 30 9 1 60 18 OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Function Accuracy Depth 1 of full...

Page 56: ...dives per dive day Battery Indicator segments displayed estimated power remaining all 25 to 100 1 inside 25 Activation Manual push button recommended Automatic by immersion in water as a backup if se...

Page 57: ...from your Authorized Oceanic Dealer Lens Guard covers the lens face prevents scratches Battery Kit includes 1 Battery 1 Battery Hatch O ring Silicone Grease ___________________________________________...

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