Zeagle N2iTion3, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...N2iTion3 Dive Computer Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...whose activities may take them beyond the commonly accepted depth limits for recreational diving The N2iTion3 is designed for use by divers breathing either normal com pressed air or Enriched Air Nit...

Page 3: ...ty dehydration cold or exertion which experts believe place divers at greater risk of decompression illness If these or similar factors apply to you use the N2iTion3 and any other dive computer or div...

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Page 5: ...Tolerances and Limits 6 6 Pre Dive Functions 8 7 In Dive Functions 17 8 Repetitive Dive Functions 24 9 Dive Log Mode 26 10 Dive Profile Mode 27 11 Dive History Mode 27 12 PC Transfer Mode 28 13 Reset...

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Page 7: ...e than the gas mix in the tank Always set your mixes each time you dive and never dive with incorrect settings 2 Introduction Congratulations on your selection of the Zeagle N2iTion3 Dive Computer The...

Page 8: ...is designed to be used by only one diver Therefore if lending it to another person you should start completely over from the beginning status Desaturation time PGT graph and OLI graph should all be 0...

Page 9: ...than 12 hours the icon will stay on for 12 hours In gage mode the icon is turned off after 48 hours of surface time Battery Icon Displays current battery voltage as follows When battery voltage is 2...

Page 10: ...ver surface time continues to be counted When the altitude is less than 19680 feet 6000 meters the display shown before reaching that altitude is displayed again The same displays and processing occur...

Page 11: ...will be restored when the PGT graph drops to 8 bars or less A difference of one minute may occur between when the PGT graph is turned off and when desaturation time is turned off Operating the Display...

Page 12: ...rature the display will be somewhat dim NITROX Setting FO2 21 99 increments of 1 Units of Measurement You can change the units of water depth and temperature by pressing and holding A and C in Dive Se...

Page 13: ...o change In time mode display and backlight is on from 4 5 seconds B MODE This button is the mode select button Time mode Dive log mode Dive profile mode PC transfer mode Time mode C RIGHT Press this...

Page 14: ...s declination see below PGT Graph Current Heading Azimuth Current Time Figure 1 A LEFT backlight on for 4 5 seconds Hold A LEFT button to save your current heading B MODE Moves to Dive Set mode C RIGH...

Page 15: ...e display is functioning Upon entering time mode press A LEFT to get to the unit you want to set use C LEFT to set the correct value then A LEFT to move to the next unit After setting time and date wi...

Page 16: ...t Fly Icon Gage Dive Set Mode Figure 4 Gage Icon Depth Alarm Dive Time Alarm Do Not Fly Icon Fraction of oxygen FO2 setting range 21 99 Maximum depth of PO2 Based on the fraction of oxygen this indica...

Page 17: ...MIX3 It blinks if the MIX2 and MIX3 settings are at the default value Sea Fresh Water This display indicates if the computer is set to calcu late based on sea water or fresh water Gage Mode Icon This...

Page 18: ...buttons are used for 2 3 minutes NOTE If PGT OLI DESAT and the SURF T are active it isn t possible to switch to Gage Select Mode Setting Dive Gage Mode Press A and DIVE will blink C selects DIVE or GA...

Page 19: ...es Deep Stops ON OFF A continues to set Water type B continues to Plan Mode Setting Water Type C toggles SEA FRESH A continues to set Profile Time B continues to Plan Mode Setting Profile Time C toggl...

Page 20: ...ting Depth Alarm C changes depth value A selects ON OFF C toggles Depth Alarm ON OFF A continues to set Dive Time Alarm B continues to Plan Mode Setting Dive Time Alarm C changes time value A selects...

Page 21: ...T Pressure of Gas in Tissue graph This bar graph shows the current amount of Nitrogen using nine indicator segments OLI Oxygen Limit Indicator graph This bar graph shows the cur rent level of the Oxyg...

Page 22: ...in Time Mode Current time This is the current time of day Current date This is the current date Battery Icon Displayed if battery voltage is too low unit locks Gage Mode Icon Computer is in Gage no ND...

Page 23: ...for longer than 10 min utes the display will freeze and all calculations will stop The N2iTion3 will switch back to TIME mode after 48 hours This information is recorded in the dive log The N2iTion3 c...

Page 24: ...o other than AIR 21 It blinks if the FO2 setting is the default setting Dive Mode Current depth Indicates current depth measured once per second Maximum depth Displays the maximum depth recorded durin...

Page 25: ...ve time and depth alarm icons and dive gage mode icon Demand B displays the temperature maximum depth and dive time The display continues to show the PGT graph OLI graph dive time and depth alarm icon...

Page 26: ...DL warning When the No Decompression Limit time remaining reaches 3 minutes the alarm will sound and the NDL time will blink OLI warning When the graph reaches 7 bars the alarm sounds and the display...

Page 27: ...ession Limits are exceeded Decompression Stop Warning If the No Decompression Limit is exceeded the unit will enter decompres sion mode The display will blink and the alarm will sound The display will...

Page 28: ...ime The computer requires an ascent rate of 33ft 10m per minute during deep stops The top of the display will indicate the planned stop depth and time Decompression Stop Violation Warning If a depth i...

Page 29: ...nt heading along with the dive time PGT graph OLI graph dive time and depth alarm icons Hold A LEFT to save or clear a heading in navigation mode Current Heading Saved Heading Out of Range Warning Whe...

Page 30: ...ter diving until the Do Not Fly icon disappears and there is no Desat time displayed Also do not make a repetitive dive with the computer if it was not used on all preceding dives A LEFT backlight on...

Page 31: ...ime DESAT This indicates the time remaining until the body s internal nitrogen is desaturated Surface time SURF T This is the surface interval time af ter a dive The timer is started from when the dep...

Page 32: ...s cleared each time a new dive is made A LEFT Moves to the next page in the Log B MODE Moves to Profile Mode C RIGHT Moves to the previous page in the Log Page 1 Dive of the day Dive entry time Log nu...

Page 33: ...ive while displaying the relative place in the dive on the depth graph With each profile interval the display will update to display the values saved at that point in the dive A LEFT Goes to the next...

Page 34: ...ime Mode automatically after a successful transfer PC Mode Indicator 13 Resetting All settings can be set to manufacturer default values by using the com puter reset button This button is located on t...

Page 35: ...procedures outlined in this manual the N2iTion3 is not to be disassembled by anyone other than ZEAGLE or its authorized dealers Unauthorized disassembly will violate the warranty If the N2iTion3 does...

Page 36: ...ter to your au thorized ZEAGLE dealer Replace the old battery with a new one taking care that the polarity is correct Failure to do so may result in the computer losing its calibra tion Inspect and lu...

Page 37: ...nfiguration using these N2ition accessories N2ition3 SPG Console Do you prefer your computer mounted to your console The N2ition easily detaches from the included wrist strap and inserts to a traditio...

Page 38: ...stom fit Works well with both wet suits and dry suits N2iTion3 PC Download Kit Used to download dives to a PC running Windows Vista XP or 2000 Use the N2ition PC software to download dives from your c...

Page 39: ...on3 Screen Protector clips over the face of the computer protecting the screen from getting scratched or nicked The screen protec tor allows for a small space between the computer face and the screen...

Page 40: ...ted warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is not transferable ZEAGLEmakesnowarrantyorrepresentationregardingthe performance of any products used in conjunction with ZEAGLE s prod ucts Th...

Page 41: ...ply to you Zeagle expressly limits any and all dive computer warranties expressed orimplied tothetwoyeartermassetforthabove Allremediesarewaived unless claim is made within the applicable twenty four...

Page 42: ...36 Notes The date of purchase dive store and contact information at the store should be written on this page A copy of the receipt could also be stapled to this page for future records...

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