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LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY For details, refer to the Product Warranty Registration Card provided. COPYRIGHT NOTICE This operating manual is copyrighted, all rights are reserved. It may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent in writing from Oceanic / 2002 Design. Versa Operating Manual, Doc. No. 12-2281 © 2002 Design 2001 San Leandro, Ca.
VERSA CONTENTS LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................ 2 NOTICES ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 DECOMPRESSION MODEL .........................................................................................................................................
CONTENTS (continued) POST DIVE MODES ........................................................................................................ 29 POST DIVE SURFACE MODE .................................................................................................................................... 30 TRANSITION PERIOD ................................................................................................................................................
VERSA WARNING: Prior to diving with the Versa, you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recommendations as well as general product information.
WELCOME TO OCEANIC AND THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THE VERSA ! Your Versa presents the information that you need before, during, and after your Air dives using a combination of easy to read displays and identification icons. This instructional guide is intended to help you become familiar with the functions and features available and show you examples of displays that you could expect to see in the various operational modes. Relax and read through the complete operating manual.
TISSUE LOADING BAR GRAPH (TLBG) The TLBG (Fig. 2a) represents tissue loading of nitrogen, showing your relative no decompression or decompression status. As your depth and elapsed dive time increase, segments add to the TLBG, and as you ascend to shallower depths, they will begin to recede, indicating that additional no decompression time is allowed for multilevel diving. The TLBG monitors 12 different nitrogen compartments simultaneously and displays the one that is in control of your dive.
INFORMATIONAL DISPLAYS Each numeric and graphic display represents a unique piece of information. It is imperative that you understand the formats, ranges, and values of the information represented to avoid any possible misunderstanding that could result in error. a Depth Displays • During a dive, the Current Depth display (Fig. 3a), indicates depths from 0 to 330 feet (99.9 meters) in 1 foot (.1 meter) increments.
VERSA Time displays are shown in hour:minute format (i.e., 1:45 represents one hour and forty five minutes, not 145 minutes!). The colon that separates hours and minutes blinks once per second when the display is indicating real time (e.g., Elapsed Dive Time), and is solid (non-blinking) when times are calculated projections (e.g., Time to Fly). POWER SUPPLY The Versa utilizes one (1) type CR 2450 Lithium 3 volt cell that should provide 300 hours of continuous, or 50 activation periods, of operation.
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VERSA WARNING: Prior to diving with the Versa, you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recommendations as well as general product information.
ACTIVATION To Activate the Versa press and release the Button. Backup Activation (only if Water Activation is set ON) As a backup, the Versa will also automatically activate by water contact. This is accomplished by bridging the gap between contacts located on the Button stem and back of the case. The graphic H2O that will be displayed as an indication is described later. • Upon activation, the unit will enter Diagnostic Mode (Fig.
SURFACE SEQUENCE Immediately after completing its' Diagnostic check, the Versa will automatically scroll through the following Sequence -• Time of Day (displayed for 3 seconds), then • Surface Mode (displayed for 3 seconds), then • Time to Fly (displayed for 3 seconds only after a dive is made, see page 31), then • Pre Dive Planning Sequence (each depth/time is displayed for 3 seconds), then • The Surface Sequence repeats for 2 hours, or until a dive is made.
Depth feet (meters) 30 (9) 40 (12) 50 (15) 60 (18) 70 (21) 80 (24) 90 (27) 100 (30) 110 (33) 120 (36) 130 (39) 140 (42) 150 (45) 160 (48) NDL hours:mins 4:20 (4:43) 2:17 (2:24) 1:21 (1:25) :57 (:59) :40 (:42) :30 (:32) :24 (:25) :19 (:20) :15 (:16) :13 (:13) :10 (:11) :09 (:09) :08 (:08) :07 (:07) No Decompression Limits (no dive made yet) Pre Dive Planning Sequence (PDPS) (Fig.
VERSA You can set: • • • • Units of Measure (Imperial or Metric) Hour Format (12 or 24) Time of Day (Hour and Minute) Water Activation (On or Off) • External Access (this is for factory use only) To Access Set Mode and enter Settings: While the unit is scrolling through the Surface Sequence • Press and hold the Button for 2 seconds, release when SET FEET (or M) appears with FEET (or M) flashing.
To change the setting for Hour Format (Fig. 11) • Press the Button momentarily and release to toggle between 12 and 24. • Press and Hold the Button for 2 seconds to save the setting, release when Am (or Pm) and the Time of Day appear with the Hour value flashing. Fig. 11 - Set Hour Format To change the setting for Time of Day (Fig. 12) • Repeatedly 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.
VERSA To change the setting for Water Activation (Fig. 13) • Press the Button momentarily and release to toggle between ON and OFF. • Press and Hold the Button for 4 seconds to save the setting, release when Am (or Pm) and the Time of Day appear with the colon flashing. • During the 4 seconds, EA will appear (Fig. 14) and be bypassed. NOTE: EA signifies External Access Mode which is used only by the factory for calibration and testing of the module. It does not have any user related function. Fig.
SUMMARY OF SET MODES To access Set Mode from the Surface Sequence, press the Button for 2 seconds. To set Units of Measure - press and release the button to toggle between FEET/METERS. • To save the setting - press the button for 2 seconds. To set Hour Format - press and release the button to toggle between ON/OFF. • To save the setting - press the button for 2 seconds. To set Hour - press and release the button until the correct value appears. • To save the setting - press the button for 2 seconds.
VERSA WARNING: Prior to diving with the Versa, you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recommendations as well as general product information.
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. 15a). While ascending to shallower depths, the segments that have filled the TLBG will begin to recede, offering a graphic representation of your multilevel diving capability. a b Fig. 15 -Bar Graphs The Variable Ascent Rate Indicator (VARI) shows how fast you are ascending (Fig. 15b).
VERSA During conditions in which cautionary type information is displayed (e.g., Decompression, etc.), there is a Main Display of important information relevant to the specific condition. The diver can access another display, but it will automatically revert to the Main Display after 3 seconds. NO DECOMPRESSION DIVE MODE The Versa will enter the No Decompression Dive Mode when you descend deeper than 5 feet (1.5 meters). Fig. 17 - No Deco #1 No Decompression Dive Mode - Display #1 (Fig.
No Decompression Dive Mode - Display #3 (Fig. 19) Information includes Current Depth, Dive Time Remaining (and Mode icon), Time of Day, and the Bar Graphs. • Press and release the Button to view Display #1. DECOMPRESSION DIVE MODE The Versa is designed to help you by providing a representation of how close you are to entering decompression. Decompression Dive Mode activates when theoretical No Decompression time/depth limits are exceeded. Fig.
VERSA Decompression Dive Mode - Main Display #1 (Fig. 21) The amount of decompression credit 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 Depth appears. Then, you can slowly ascend to, but not shallower than that indicated ceiling Stop Depth. Information includes • Current Depth. • Required Ceiling Stop Depth/Time. • Total Ascent Time (Fig.
Decompression Dive Mode - Display #3 (Fig. 23) Information includes - Current Depth, Time of Day, Total Ascent Time, and the applicable Bar Graphs. • Press the Button to view Display #1. NOTE: While in Decompression Mode, the Versa will automatically revert to the Main Display (#1) after 3 seconds unless the Button is pressed to view another display of information. VIOLATION MODES Violation Modes that the Versa can enter are termed - Conditional, Delayed, and Immediate.
VERSA Conditional Violation Mode The Versa will enter the Conditional Violation Mode if you ascend to a depth shallower (Fig. 23a) than the Required Decompression Ceiling Stop Depth displayed (Fig. 24b). The Down Arrow, Deco Bar, and the Total Ascent Time display will flash until you descend below the Required Stop Depth. Also displayed will be Current Depth and applicable Bar Graphs.
Delayed Violation Mode #1 (Fig. 25) If you remain above the Required Ceiling Stop Depth 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. Fig. 25 -Delayed Violation #1 Delayed Violation Mode #2 (Fig.
Delayed Violation Mode #3 (Fig. 27) If you descend deeper than 330 feet (99.5 meters), the Tissue Loading Bar Graph will flash, and the Current Depth and Max Depth displays will only indicate 3 dashes ( - - -). Upon ascending above 330 feet (99.5 meters), the Current Depth display will be restored, however Max Depth will only display 3 dashes (- - -) for the remainder of that dive. The Log for that dive will also only indicate 3 dashes (- - -) as the Max Depth achieved. VERSA Fig.
• Alternate displays are not available while in Gauge Mode. The Versa will also enter an Immediate Violation Mode 5 minutes after reaching the surface from a dive in which a Delayed Violation occurred. On the surface, Gauge Mode displays the Dive Number, Surface Interval, and the full Tissue Loading Bar Graph flashing (Fig. 29). It does not provide the Pre Dive Planning Sequence or the Time to Fly feature.
VERSA WARNING: Prior to diving with the Versa, you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recommendations as well as general product information.
POST DIVE SURFACE MODE When you ascend to 3 feet (1 m) or shallower, the unit will enter Surface Mode and begin counting your surface interval. TRANSITION PERIOD The first 10 minutes is, in affect, a Transition Period during which time the following information is displayed (Fig. 30): Fig.
VERSA Log Data will not be stored in the unit's memory until the 10 minute Transition Period on the surface is completed. Once 10 minutes have elapsed, the Surface Mode icon and Surface Interval time display colon stop flashing indicating that the Dive and Transition Period are completed, and a subsequent descent will be considered a new dive. If you descend during the 10 minute Transition Period, time underwater will be considered a continuation of that dive.
• If a violation occurred during the dive a single dash ( - ) will appear instead of the letters FLY (Fig. 33). The Time to Fly counter is provided to assist you with deciding when enough surface time has elapsed to fly (or travel to higher elevations). Fig. 33 - Fly Mode (after a Violation) • After a surface interval of 12 hours, you may choose to fly (or travel to higher elevations), provided that your dive profile(s) did not enter decompression.
VERSA Dives are displayed in a reverse sequence that starts with the dive most recently recorded, back to the oldest of the dives stored. The most recent dive will always be the first shown in the sequence. Each dive has 2 Log screens - Dive Number/ Time of Day started and Dive Data. Log data will not be lost when the battery is removed/replaced, however, factory service and calibration will delete the data. To access Log Mode (Fig.
Fig. 36 - Log Dive Data Dive Data (the second screen) includes (Fig. 36) • Log Mode icon • Maximum Depth - reached during the dive (and icon) • Surface Interval - prior to that dive (and icon) • Elapsed Dive Time (and icon) • Variable Ascent Rate Indicator - showing the maximum ascent rate maintained for 4 consecutive seconds during the dive. • Tissue Loading Bar Graph - showing tissue nitrogen loading at the time you surfaced at the end of the dive.
VERSA WARNING: Prior to diving with the Versa, you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recommendations as well as general product information. ____________________________________________ DO NOT attempt to change the Battery during the first 10 minutes after surfacing from a dive. Doing so will result in loss of calculated data for repetitive dives.
WET CONTACTS If the graphic H2O appears during the Fly Mode countdown (Fig. 38), it is an indication that the water activation contacts are bridged (still wet) and the unit must be rinsed in fresh water and thoroughly dried. • Once the unit is dry, the graphic H2O will disappear from the display (Fig. 39). Fig. 38 - Activation Contacts Wet • If the unit is not cleaned and dried prior to the countdown reaching 0:00 (hr:min), or making another dive, it will shut off then automatically reactivate.
VERSA Soak and rinse the Versa in fresh water at the end of each day of diving, and check to ensure that the areas around the low pressure (depth) sensor (Fig. 40a) and button are free of debris or obstructions. To dissolve salt crystals, use lukewarm water or a slightly acidic white vinegar/water bath. After removal from the bath, place the unit under gently running water and towel dry before storing. Transport your unit cool, dry, and protected.
To Obtain Service Take you Versa to an Authorized Oceanic Dealer or send it to the nearest Oceanic Regional Distributor (page 48). WARNING: If a Low Battery Condition is indicated prior to a dive, DO NOT attempt to dive with the Versa until the battery is replaced. 38 To return your Versa to Oceanic: • Record all dive data in the Log and/or download the data in memory. All data will be erased when it receives factory service. • Package it using a protective cushioning material.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT The battery compartment should only be opened in a dry and clean environment with extreme care taken to prevent the entrance of moisture or dust. As an additional precautionary measure to prevent formation of moisture in the battery compartment, it is recommended that the battery be changed in an environment equivalent to the local outdoor temperature and humidity (e.g., do not change the battery in an air conditioned environment then take it outside during a hot sunny day).
NOTE: The procedures that follow must be closely adhered to. Damage due to improper battery replacement is not covered by the VERSA's 2 year warranty. Fig. 43 -Ring Removal Battery Hatch Removal • Inspect the Button, Lens, and Housing to ensure they are not cracked or damaged. • If there is any sign of moisture in the module, DO NOT use the Versa until it receives proper service by an Authorized Oceanic Dealer, or the Oceanic factory. • Locate the Battery Compartment on the back of the Housing.
VERSA Battery Removal • Remove the Retaining Bar located across the lower portion of the Battery (Fig. 45a). • Remove the Hatch O-ring. DO NOT use tools • Using care not to damage the Battery Contacts (Fig. 45 b/c), slide the Battery up and out of the right side of the Battery Compartment. CAUTION: A metal object (tool) should NOT be used to pry the Battery from the Battery Compartment. Inspection • Closely check all of the sealing surfaces for any signs of damage that might impair proper sealing.
Battery Installation • Slide a new 3 volt type CR2450 Lithium Battery, negative (-) side down into the Battery Cavity. Slide it in from the right side and ensure that it slides under the contact clip on the left rim of the cavity. • Orient the Retaining Bar across the lower portion of the Battery and carefully push it down into position (Fig. 46). Fig. 46 - Battery Installation Fig. 47 -Hatch Installation 42 Battery Hatch and Hatch Ring Installation • Replace the Hatch O-ring with new.
VERSA • The tabs on the Ring fit down into the slots located at the 2 and 9 o'clock positions (Fig. 48). • Using your fingers, turn the Ring counter clockwise 5 degrees until the tabs engage, then tighten it 5 more degrees by turning it counter clockwise with the aide of a small blade screwdriver, pressing against the upper/left arm of the Ring (Fig. 49). NOTE: If available, an adjustable face spanner tool or pair of pointed pliers can be used by placing the tips in the small holes of the Ring (Fig. 50).
Fig. 51- Lower Portion of Module Fig. 52 -Upper Portion of Module 44 Installing the Module into a Boot • DO NOT use tools or lubricants, doing so could damage the module or boot. • Hold the Module over the Boot (both facing you). • Slide the lower/front portion of the Module down into the cavity of the Boot (Fig. 51). • Place the fingers of your left hand inside the upper/back portion of the Boot.
SPECIFICATIONS NO DECOMPRESSION MODEL Basis: Modified Haldanean Algorithm 12 tissue compartments OPERATIONAL MODES (continued) Set Mode: Units of Measure (Imperial / Metric) Hour Format (12 / 24) Time (Hour, Minute) Water Activation (On / Off) External Access (EA) Mode (for factory use only) No Decompression Dive: #1 (Current Depth, Dive Time Remaining, Bar Graphs) #2 (#1 plus Max Depth, Elapsed Dive Time) #3 (#1 plus Time of Day) Decompression Dive: #1 - Main (Current Depth, S
SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) DISPLAY RANGE/RESOLUTION Numeric Displays: Dive Number Depth Max Depth Dive Time Remaining Total Ascent Time Decompression Stop Time Elapsed Dive Time Surface Time Dive Log Surface Interval Range: 0-9 0 - 330 ft (0 - 99.9 m) 330 ft (99.9 m) 0:00 - 9:59 hr:min 0:00 - 9:59 hr:min 0:00 - 9:59 hr:min 0:00 - 9:59 hr:min 0:00 - 23:59 hr:min 0:00 - 23:59 hr:min Resolution: 1 1 ft (.1 m ) 1 ft (.
VERSA SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) Variable Ascent Rate Indicator: 60 feet (18 m) & Shallower Deeper than 60 feet (18 m) segments 0 1 2 3 4 5 segments 0 1 2 3 4 5 Normal Zone (Green) Normal Zone (Green) Normal Zone (Green) Caution Zone (Yellow) Too Fast Zone (Red - flashing) feet/min 0 - 10 11 - 15 16 - 20 21 - 25 26 - 30 > 30 meters/min 0-3 3.5 - 4.5 5-6 6.5 - 7.5 8-9 >9 feet/min 0 - 20 21 - 30 31 - 40 41 - 50 51 - 60 > 60 meters/min 0-6 6.5 - 9 9.5 - 12 12.5 - 15 15.
SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE (continued) Power: Battery Shelf life Replacement Life expectancy 1 - 3 vdc, type CR2450 Lithium battery Up to 5 years User replaceable (annual recommended) 100 dive hours (if 1 - 1 hour dive per dive day) 300 dive hours (if 3 - 1 hour dives per dive day) Activation: Manual - push button (recommended) Automatic - by immersion in water (as a backup if set ON) H2O graphic indicates Wet Contacts are bridged (must be dried prior to transport or
VERSA SERVICE RECORD O DI Purchased from ______________________ RESP Date of purchase _____________________ VER Serial Number ________________________ N SI LE B Below to be filled in by an Authorized Oceanic Dealer: Date Service Performed Dealer / Technician 49
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