xDEEP BLACK BT, User Manual

Page 1: ...User s manual Firmware version 2 3 x ...

Page 2: ...marks to BLACK BT do not hesitate to contact us We will be happy to know your opinion You can update xDEEP BLACK BT to both nitrox BLACK EANx and trimix BLACK TMX computers For more information please visit this website http support xdeep eu Attention If a font of this printed manual is too small you can download it in pdf version from www xdeep pl download As we re constantly developing BLACK BT ...

Page 3: ... the certificate of conformity CW GPS 01 2013 The CE marking visible on the instrument indicates conformity with directive 2001 95 EC BLACK BT was produced by XDEEP spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością sp k ul Ogrodników 3 43 227 Góra Poland Attention BLACK BT consists of built in lithium ion battery therefore it should be properly disposed of after withdrawal from use In order to receive more ...

Page 4: ...ention to it This symbol is used to indicate significant practical information related to the use of the BLACK TMX This symbol was used to indicate information and principles crucial for safety which if unknown or not obeyed may lead to damage of the device or pose high risk of injuries or death resulting from incorrect operation of the device ...

Page 5: ...d tested the software carefully but we need to assume that some errors still remain undetected Those errors may cause the device to show incorrect data during the dive reset or even completely shut off during the dive It must be assumed that BLACK BT as any electronic device will fail sooner or later Electronic devices cannot replace knowledge and proper training During the dive never rely only on...

Page 6: ...raining by recognized training agency except for situations when BLACK BT is used for training purposes under instructor supervision BLACK BT can never be the only device measuring depth and time you take under water Remember that it is strongly required you to have a backup device measuring diving depth and time which can be used in case of main device failure Before the first use set up carefull...

Page 7: ...indicator VSI displayed on BLACK BT BLACK BT is equipped with o ring seals which does not require any maintenance during the entire use process Battery should be replaced at the service centre authorized by the device manufacturer Opening the device by untrained individuals can result in device damage or improper operation malfunction which results in the loss of guarantee If you observe incorrect...

Page 8: ...7 BASIC ELEMENTS Mounting points of strap and bungee cords Ambient light sensor OLED 1 8 Screen USB port Pressure sensor ...

Page 9: ...8 STRAP ASSEMBLY BLACK BT can be fixed on the hand with the supplied strap In order to fix it you need to thread the strap through the holes in the case as shown in figure below ...

Page 10: ... the display side 2 Thread the end of the bungee cord through holes B C and D The length of the knot between holes A B and C D should be adjusted to the hand size 3 Tie a knot in the appropriate place on the free end of bungee cord Cut the remaining bungee part and singe it with a lighter It is advisable to tie a knot between points B and C as protection against the loss of device in case the bung...

Page 11: ...quent charging stages and when it detects that the battery is fully charged value 100 will be displayed It is a standard procedure resulting from safety mechanisms implemented in this device When first started the battery indicator will always indicate total discharge of the device This is intentionally set like this during the production process after the complete charge for user s safety Attenti...

Page 12: ...Once done BLACK BT will start up in surface mode and display the following information To save battery energy BLACK BT turns off after several minutes of non operation If the device fails to start the battery is probably discharged In such case connect the charger and then start the device again Battery indicator Current hour Surface time Current date ...

Page 13: ...the main screen additional information screen and compass screen In the menu functions assigned to hold are described on the screen Hold activates the main menu screen Quick press Quick press Hold activates the context menu screen Function activated after holding the left button Function activated after holding the right button Set Exit ...

Page 14: ...several types of graphical symbols indicating functions performed by them Item including sub menu Hold the right button to enter the sub menu Item for setting the value Hold the right button to enter edit mode and then by pressing briefly set the value Turn on off item Hold the right button to change the state By pressing briefly both buttons at the same time you immediately return to the main men...

Page 15: ...ivity is too low for the sensor to detect it In such situation the device will activate through pressure sensor at depth of 0 5m If the battery charge level totals less than 20 BT will not enter the diving mode and will display message Do Not Dive Always check the battery charge level before entering the water Even though BT activates automatically before entering the water always make sure that t...

Page 16: ...esume timer This function holds and then starts the timer once selected again When the timer is held icon is displayed Turn off alarm This function is only available when any alarm is displayed It mutes the alarm Attention this function has no impact on alarms which occur after activating this function Reset avg This function resets the average depth ...

Page 17: ...on the current situation of the dive Total diving time Timer Current depth Battery charge level indicator in percentages Maximum depth Average depth VSI Attention The Battery charge level indicator specifies only approximate battery charge level Always charge the battery before diving ...

Page 18: ...t one of the three main screen modes full simple or minimum The layouts differ from one another in terms of the amount of displayed information To select the display mode of the main screen enter Settings Views Main menu Full Simple Minimum ...

Page 19: ... ascending the indicator will deflect appropriately down or up The deflection volume corresponds to the descent or ascent rates The indicator colour depends on ascent descent rate standard colour corresponding to the range from zero to optimal rate warning colour corresponding to the rate exceeding the optimal one and alarm colour corresponding to the rate exceeding the max one 8 Optimal ascent ra...

Page 20: ...rofile also shows possible excess of optimal and max rates according to VSI settings Therefore it is easy for you to identify possible irregularities in dive profile reversed yo yo profile etc which may require extending the decompression stops or increasing the surface interval before the next dive Average depth Max depth Water temperature Depth diagram dive profile Current hour ...

Page 21: ...il turned off Attention The default alarm colour in all BLACK BT colour schemes is red The user can change the alarm colour in the settings Alarm icon Highlighed alarm value Description Attention In some situations the device may not display the alarm even if there occur conditions in which the alarm should be displayed or the device may display a false alarm Therefore always react to the appearin...

Page 22: ...ximum depth is exceeded Average dept Alarm is activated once the average depth is exceeded Battery Alarm is activated once battery charge indicator drops to a certain level Alarm clock Alarm is activated at a particular hour The alarm can be turned off using Turn off alarm function available in the main menu The fact that the alarm occurred is saved and indicated in the logbook ...

Page 23: ... screen Then save the bearing holding the right button The bearing saved will be visible on the compass scale as a round point and as a numerical value in the right upper corner of the screen After setting the bearing it is necessary to check if it matches the course which you want to follow If there is a need to correct the procedure canbe repeated and again the device should be directed to the r...

Page 24: ...and information relating to the current diving situation Current depth VSI Bearing Dive time Compass timer Course indicator and bearing Current course The compass integrated with BLACK TMX operates at deflection 80 However you must remember that deflection results in lower accuracy and compass reaction time ...

Page 25: ...e surface and navigation starts only after you enter the water Pause resume timer Holds and starts the compass clock again This function is useful in situations when it is required to pause navigation for a moment Bearing list Allows selecting the desired bearing from the list Next bearing Activates the next bearing from the list Previous bearing Activates the previous bearing from the list Functi...

Page 26: ...he compass context menu The set course will be visible on the compass scale as a round point Upon setting the course the compass clock will start to measure the time you swim towards a given direction In case of course deviation the compass will alert you by changing the colour of the bearing and the course indicator In order to help maintain the direction in case of deviation the compass will ind...

Page 27: ...menu It is possible to activate the return function only when you set the course beforehand Once Return option is selected the compass will automatically set a reverse course 180 relative to the previous course Once you take the new course compass clock will start counting the time back The Return function operates correctly if during the previous navigation the correct direction was maintained al...

Page 28: ... course list contains the course and time necessary to cover a particular section In order to make the course list connect the device to PC with USB cable and upload HEADING TXT file into HEADINGS catalogue This text file should contain the course value in degrees and time spent on covering the distance in seconds separated by a semicolon Each destination must be placed as a separate line For exam...

Page 29: ...r the first course After counting down the time of the first course the compass will automatically set a new course and direction indicator will indicate where to turn to find the correct course In situation when the course is switched before you reached the destination you can select the current course again using Previous bearing function in the compass context menu The Course list function allo...

Page 30: ...lar day In order to see the dive details hold the right button on a given line This information is grouped on several pages Basic information Log of the relevant dive events Dive profile Temperature diagram In order to switch between pages press the buttons briefly To scroll the events in dive log press the right button If during the dive the battery discharges to the alarm level logbook records a...

Page 31: ...ation hold the right button starting function UDDF eksport The generated file with dives records will be saved in LOGBOOK catalogue in the device memory To access the file connect the device to the PC using USB cable The BLACK BT should be recognized by the PC as MSD Mass Storage Device and you will be able to go through the files stored in the device memory If the memory is full BLACK BT will ove...

Page 32: ... Language Change of language in which the information is displayed Settings Units Selection of unit display method metric imperial Settings Date and hour The set of functions allowing the date and hour and time display mode 12h 24h setting ...

Page 33: ...exceeds a particular value Settings Alarms Average depth This function allows setting the average dive depth alarm The alarm will be activated each time when the current depth exceeds a particular value Settings Alarms Battery This function allows setting the battery charge level at which the device will activate the alarm This alarm is active in addition to basic battery alarm which is always dis...

Page 34: ...rms Alarm clock This function sets the alarm which is activated at a particular hour in dive mode The Alarm Clock is not a classical alarm clock and does not operate in the surface mode This alarm is displayed only in the underwater mode ...

Page 35: ...hich the range begins If any ranges were already determined in the device the new range will contain the already set depth up to the depth of the next range or the maximum depth Example Adding a range from 18m depth will result in displaying two ranges on the screen 0 18m and 18m max In this situation adding another range starting from 6m depth will result in displaying three ranges on the screen ...

Page 36: ...e Selection of one from among many pre defined screen colour sets Settings Display My colours Modification of selected colour set via colour change of particular screen elements Upon setting own set of colours make sure that the alarm colour and the warning colours differ significantly from other colours Otherwise you may miss the activated alarm If after setting own set of colours any pre defined...

Page 37: ... order to restore normal display the user should press any button Settings Views Functions allowing turning on off particular views main screen compass change of sequence and the type of main screen display full simple minimum If the alarm occurs when BLACK BT screen is turned off the device will automatically switch into normal display so that the user does not miss the alarm The screen blanking ...

Page 38: ... the menu and enters the main screen Time is counted down since the button was last pressed Settings Usability View timeout This is the interval after which the device automatically goes back to the main screen Time is counted down since the button was last pressed Settings Usability VSI sens This is the sensitivity of ascent descent speed rate indicator Function Compass lock allows turning off th...

Page 39: ...ill be displayed at the bottom of the screen and the device will not react In order to unlock devices simultaneously press both buttons briefly with 1s interval three times in the same way as when switching the device on Once the device is unlocked the lock icon disappears and the UNLOCKED message is displayed at the bottom of the screen Lock icon centered Locked message Note Locking the keys make...

Page 40: ...ount while performing calculations The device makes it possible to set one of three predefined values Saltwater salinity 1030 g dm 3 EN 13319 default salinity 1020 g dm 3 in line with the European standard EN13319 Freshwater salinity 1000 g dm 3 The correct reading of the depth may have influence on the performed diving plan Before the dive make sure that you set the correct value of salinity If y...

Page 41: ...e one set the information will not be saved in the logbook Settings Logbook Min depth This is the minimum depth in metres or feet which should be exceeded in order for the descent to be recognized as a dive Information on dives not exceeding this depth will not be saved in the logbook Settings Logbook Min surf int This is the surface interval in seconds after which the dive is considered to be a n...

Page 42: ...in screen after interval set in Settings Usability Screen timeout Settings Compass Rotation This function allows rotation of the compass relative to the case which makes it more comfortable to keep in the correct position during navigation In this position the compass shows the direction in line with the bearing ...

Page 43: ...ou calibrate it manually The compass calibration is always required if the device was exposed to strong magnetic or electric field In order to calibrate the compass find some open space outside of buildings and away from metal objects and electric wires Then select calibration function in the menu and follow the instructions displayed on the screen Calibration is performed by setting the wall of t...

Page 44: ... PC with USB cable the restart will result in switching to bootloader mode and software update In order to exit bootloader mode the user should disconnect the device from USB Settings System Factory default This function restores factory settings of all device parameters Logbook and other device data are not removed Settings System Wipeout device This function restores factory settings and removes...

Page 45: ... In order to charge the device connect the charger plug as it is shown below In order to maximize the battery life follow these rules Try to keep the device battery as fully charged as possible Charge it as often as possible Do not discharge the battery to the minimum level Full discharge of the battery can cause irreversible damage To charge the device use only the original charger Using other ch...

Page 46: ... the system as Mass Storage Device After the files are copied disconnect USB cable and the BLACK BT will automatically turn off USB port Function Enable USB is displayed only after correct connection of the BLACK TMX to PC or other device equipped with standard USB port Some desktop computers may fail to follow the compulsory electromagnetic emission standards and therefore may disturb the operati...

Page 47: ... USB port 4 Turn on the BLACK BT and select from the menu Settings System Restart The device should automatically detect new software and start bootloader mode By pressing the right button you will start the new software You can check the number of the current software version installed in the device in Settings System Information If the device states the previous software version check whether yo...

Page 48: ...n of the device respect the following rules After each use rinse the device carefully in clean fresh water To remove dirt do not use detergents or solvents since they may irreversibly damage the gaskets or the surface of the device Store the device away from sources of heat vibrations and strong magnetic fields which may irreversibly damage the components of the device BLACK BT should be store wit...

Page 49: ...SEE PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES BETWEEN LICENSEE AND XDEEP AND OTHER IMPORTANT PROVISIONS IF LICENSEE USES THE BLACK BT LICENSEE IS DEEMED TO HAVE AGREED TO THIS AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES USER MANUAL CONSTITUTING ITS INTEGRAL PART LICENSEE IS OBLIGED TO READ THE ENTIRE BLACK BT USER MANUAL BEFORE USING BLACK BT IF LICENSEE USES IT CONTRARY TO THE MANUAL THEN THIS AGREEM...

Page 50: ...E DEVICE BLACK BT THE PARTIES AGREE THAT GRATING THE LICENSE TAKES PLACE ON THE DAY OF FIRST USE OF BLACK BT 3 LICENSEE S RISKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES SCUBA DIVING FREE DIVING AND ANY OTHER FORM OF UNDERWATER DIVING REFERRED TO IN THIS AGREEMENT AS DIVING ARE INHERENTLY DANGEROUS AND RISKY ACTIVITIES EVEN WITH THE BEST TRAINING PLANNING AND EQUIPMENT PARTICIPANTS MAY BE INJURED OR MAY DIE LICENSEE A...

Page 51: ...ATE ENCLOSED TO THIS AGREEMENT ARE LICENSEE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS AND XDEEP S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS TO LICENSEE IN CONNECTION WITH LICENSEE S PURCHASE AND USE OF THE BLACK BT AND ARE IN LIEU OF EVERY AND ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WARRANTIES AND GUARANTEES OF ANY NATURE OR KIND WHATSOEVER 6 EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT AND E...

Page 52: ...DAMAGE COST EXPENSE OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF CAUSED BY OR RELATING TO LICENSEE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH WHILE DIVING EVEN IF LICENSEE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IS CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART AND DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE BLACK BT OR LICENSEE USE OF THE BLACK BT AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THE BLACK BT FUNCTIONED PROPERLY OR WAS DEFECTIVE IN ANY WAY 8 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IF NOTWITHSTANDIN...

Page 53: ...OR THE INTERNATIONAL SALE OF GOODS AND ANY RULES OF PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW WHICH WOULD LEAD TO THE APPLICATION OF ANY OTHER LAWS ANY DISPUTE ARISING FROM CONNECTED WITH OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY RELATED MATTERS WILL BE RESOLVED BY THE COURT HAVING THE JURISDICTION OVER THE REGISTERED OFFICE OF THE XDEEP AND LICENSEE HEREBY IRREVOCABLY SUBMIT TO THE ORIGINAL AND EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION...

Page 54: ... compatible with any software or device supplied by third parties The guarantee does not cover Damage and defects of the Product resulting from the use of the device not in line with the user manual for installation transport storage or maintenance Damage and defects of parts and elements of the Product which are subject to natural wear and tear including displays Batteries Damage and defects of t...

Page 55: ...anced buttons with an electronic pressure sensor Dimensions 51 x 66 x 32 mm Power Battery Li Ion 1190mAh Power supply 5V Charge time battery operation time 1 5h 15 40h Operation time depends on settings and temperature Operation features Maximum operation depth 200m Depth to start measuring 1 5m Accuracy of depth measure Min 1 typically 0 2 Max altitude 3000m The device automatically compensates f...

Page 56: ...colour change in places where text and graphics are often displayed In the BLACK TMX we used the world s top quality display however as happens with all OLED displays in time it may show the symptoms of natural wear and tear The OLED display used in the BLACK TMX has a nominal durability of over 12 000 hours After that time the brightness may drop by 50 The decrease in brightness of one or all col...

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