Uwatec ALADIN AIR Z Informacje Techniczne

SWISS MADE BY UWATEC AGTHE SYSTEM®Active Light®AIR Z O2AmericanfeetOPERATING MANUAL

101 Aladin®Air Z O2– Your Personal CompanionI Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2When you dive with an SCR with Oxy2 and Aladin®Air Z O2you will know your exact de

100VIIIUwatec®Aladin®Air Z O25 Safety considerationsThe Aladin®Air Z O2with an Oxy2 or a pressure transmitter gives to the diver a high level of reass

101IX IndexIX Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2Active backlight___________________________24Alarms __________________________________49Ascent rate _____________

102IndexIX Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2Pressure transmitter, mounting ______________35Pressure transmitter, preparation of a dive with 53RBT ______________

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112 Aladin®Air Z O2– More Safety in DivingI Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2IBut the higher share of oxygen in the Nitrox-mixture also causes additional physiol

122 Aladin®Air Z O2– More Safety in DivingI Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O21. Only dive with nitrox or SCR if you have been trained thoroughly by a reco-gnised

133 Aladin®Air Z O2– Reducing risks of Decompression SicknessI Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2IBy considering your individual gas mixture depth and time profil

143 Aladin®Air Z O2– Reducing risks of Decompression SicknessI Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2You must strictly observe all optical and acoustic alarms and tak

154 The Calculation Model ZH-L8 ADTI Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2Ibubbles depending on various assumed influences in arterial and venous blood. In normal, s

164 The Calculation Model ZH-L8 ADT / 5 Safety in DivingI Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2• Flying within 24 hours after diving.• Excessive ascent rate.If a div

17II Aladin®Air Z O2– The SystemII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O21 Description 1.1 Structure _________________________________181.2 Reliability of transmissi

1.1 StructureThe Aladin®Air Z O2system consists of four units:1 The Oxy2 is fitted “in line“ to the inhalation hose of thesemi closed rebreather (SCR

4 The dive computer has a data memory which stores the divedata. The data can be downloaded out into a MemoMousefrom where they can be transmitted to

2Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2Operating scheme for surface functions23545sec(or 3min)(or 3min)(or 3min) (or 3min)automaticallySleepSurface Sleep1Ready orSurf

3.Together with the data additional information is transmitted. This additionalinformation allows the Aladin®Air Z O2to reconstruct faulty data and re

212 Pressure transmitter and Oxy2II Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2IIStandby-mode: If there is no decrease in tank-pressure (no breathing), the transmission is

222 Pressure transmitter and Oxy2II Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O22.3 Data transmission and receptionThe dive computer can only receive data from the pressure

233 Dive ComputerII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2II3.1 OperationSwitching on display: – automatically, on submerging in water or when adaptation to atmospher

243 Dive ComputerII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2Active backlightThe display of the Aladin®Air Z O2can be illuminated both on the surface and underwater.The

253 Dive ComputerII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2IIOn page 3 of this manual you will find referenceguide.1. The Aladin®Air Z O2is in a state of rest; no info

263 Dive ComputerII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O24a Selecting the logbook function:B and +Cancel: B and –or automatically after three minutes4b Activating th

273 Dive ComputerII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2II4c Leaving the logbook: B and Eor automatically after three minutes.5a Selecting the O2% Mix function:B un

283 Dive ComputerII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O25b Activating the O2% Mix function:B and EBy B and + or B and – the percentage of oxygenis set.5c Leaving th

293 Dive ComputerII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2II3.2 Operating modes Aladin®Air Z O2works in various operating modes:Sleep-mode:Activation: automaticallyWh

3Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2The following symbols are used in the operating manual:This operating manual makes use of the following icons to indicate espec

Dive-mode:Activation: automatically at depth of about 2 ft.In dive-mode, all diving functions are monitored, i.e. depth and dive time displayed, maxim

313 Dive ComputerII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2IISurface-mode:Activation: automatically after a dive or when changing altitude.After a dive has been comple

323 Dive ComputerII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2depth dive timemax. depth deco infoO2 2 % MIX% MIXO2%-mix-mode (only if no Oxy2 is used):Activation: manuall

333 Dive ComputerII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2IISOS-mode:Activation: automaticallyIf the diver remains above a depth of 2 feet for more than three minutes

4.1 Mounting the Oxy2 to a rebreather The Oxy2 is mounted “in line“ to the inhalation hose of the semi closed rebreather (SCR). To get an opti-mal tra

354 Setting Up (Oxy2, Pressure transmitter and Dive Computer)II Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2II4.2 Mounting of pressure transmitter The pressure transmitter

It is advisable to mount the transmitter on the same side that the computer is located. This is the optimalposition for transmission.364 Setting Up (O

374 Setting Up (Oxy2, Pressure transmitter and Dive Computer)II Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2II4.3 Remarks about pairing In order to be sure that Aladin®Air

384 Setting Up (Oxy2, Pressure transmitter and Dive Computer)II Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O24.4 How to check that the computer is paired correctly:Oxy2 and

394 Setting Up (Oxy2, Pressure transmitter and Dive Computer)II Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2IIOxy2 and dive computer must be in physical contact during all

4Safety considerationsUwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2You must carefully read and understand this entire manual before using your Aladin®Air Z O2.Diving has man

404 Setting Up (Oxy2, Pressure transmitter and Dive Computer)II Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O24.6 Pairing of pressure transmitter and dive computer 1. Shut t

41III Diving with Aladin®Air Z O2III Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O21 Terminology/Symbols 1.1 Upper display during no-stop phase___________421.2 Upper displa

421 Terminology/SymbolsIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2The information on the display of the Aladin®Air Z O2varies depending on the kind of dive and the div

431 Terminology/SymbolsIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2IIIDecompression diving should not be attempted by recreational or sport scubadivers. Do not use the

441 Terminology/SymbolsIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2When used with an Oxy2 the Air Z O2gives no warnings regarding thereserve of gas! Check frequently th

451 Terminology/SymbolsIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2IIIppO2max Maximum allowable partial pressure of oxygen: The higher the portionof oxygen in the used

462 Attention Messages and AlarmsIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2Aladin®Air Z O2draws the diver’s attention to certain situations and warns the diver of uns

tank databar%4 sectank datapsi4 secOxygen toxicityOxygen toxicity of 75% is reached. Avoid a further increase of the value bybeginning the ascent.Rema

482 Attention Messages and AlarmsIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2Warning of bubblesExtension of the surface interval is recommended. See pages 69 and 78.One

492 Attention Messages and AlarmsIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2IIISerious injury or death may result from failing to immediately respond toalarms given by

5Safety considerationsUwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2(decompression sickness, oxygen toxicity).– Do not use the Aladin®Air Z O2 for planned decompression divin

502 Attention Messages and AlarmsIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2Oxygen toxicityThe oxygen toxicity reaches 100%. Start ascent at once!Oxygen toxicity reach

512 Attention Messages and Alarms / 3 Preparation for the DiveIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2III2.3 Alarm low batteryDive computer battery low:In dive-m

523 Preparation for the DiveIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O21. Switch on the Oxy2 and check it according to the Oxy2 manual.2. Switch on the Aladin®Air Z O2

533 Preparation for the DiveIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2III– In extremely pure freshwater, it is possible that the Aladin®Air Z O2will notautomatically

5. Check transmission from transmitter to dive computer.Check tank pressure (after approx. 10 seconds). If not enough pressure is indi-cated, change t

553 Preparation for the Dive / 4 Functions during the DiveIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2III4. Bridging B and + will increase the portion of oxygen (from 2

564 Functions during the DiveIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O24.2 Current depthCurrent depth is given in 1 foot-increments. On switching on and at a diving d

574 Functions during the DiveIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2III4.4 Ascent rateOptimal ascent rate varies depending on depth between 23 and 67 ft/min. It is

584 Functions during the DiveIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2Messages: Excessive ascent rates for longer periods are entered in the logbook.Response: Reduce

594 Functions during the DiveIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2III4.5 Partial pressure of oxygen (ppO2)The tolerable partial pressure of oxygen can be set by

6Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2Aladin®Air Z O2 – The Diving SystemMemoMouse andlogbook softwareDataTrak (Option)Screen Guard(Optional: several colours) Div

604 Functions during the DiveIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2Messages: An acoustic signal is sent if oxygen toxicity reaches 75%. Thesymbol <CNS O2LIMIT&

614 Functions during the DiveIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2III4.7 Oxygen fraction of the inspired gas mixtureThe Oxy2 measures in the inhalation hose of a

624 Functions during the DiveIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2Messages: There is an acoustic signal if no-stoptime is less than 1 minute. In this last minute

634 Functions during the DiveIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2IIIcontinue from page 62If the total (cumulative) duration of the decompression alarm is longer

644 Functions during the DiveIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O24.10 Increased workload warning Messages: In case of increased workload, the Ala-din®Air Z O2d

654 Functions during the DiveIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2III4.12 Remaining bottom time RBT (only with pressure transmitter) RBT is the time left at the

664 Functions during the DiveIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2Correct calculation of RBT when using a reserve or “J“-type valve is possibleonly if the reserv

675 Functions at the SurfaceIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2III5.1 End of a diveAfter reaching the surface, Aladin®Air Z O2switches into wait-modeautomatica

685 Functions at the SurfaceIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O25.2 Desaturation timeWhen <DESATURATION> appears, the Aladin®Air Z O2is in surface-mode. D

695 Functions at the SurfaceIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2IIIFlying while the Aladin®Air Z O2displays <DO NOT FLY> may lead to seriousinjury or deat

Aladin®Air Z O2 – Introduction _______91 Your Personal Companion _____________102 Aladin® Air Z O2 – Introduction __________103 Aladin® Air Z O2 – Re

706 Diving in Mountain LakesIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2Aladin®Air Z O2measures the atmospheric pressure even while in sleep-mode.If the computer detect

716 Diving in Mountain LakesIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2IIIIn order to assure optimal decompression even at higher altitudes, the 10 ftdecompression sta

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73IV Diving at Reduced Risk with Aladin®Air Z O2IV Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O21 Diving at Reduced Risk with Aladin®Air Z O21.1 Diving at reduced risk _____

741 Diving at Reduced Risk with Aladin®Air Z O2IV Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O21.1 Diving at reduced risk Aladin® Air Z O2 recognizes and reacts “intelligent

751 Diving at Reduced Risk with Aladin®Air Z O2IV Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2IV– On all dives with the Aladin® Air Z O2, make a safety stop for at least on

761 Diving at Reduced Risk with Aladin®Air Z O2IV Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O21.3 Minimizing risk on repetitive divesWith consecutive repetitive dives, ther

771 Diving at Reduced Risk with Aladin®Air Z O2IV Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2IVAfter the dive: • Watch for symptoms of arterial gas embolism and decompress

781 Diving at Reduced Risk with Aladin®Air Z O2IV Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2Situation 3: The diver is physically exerting himself or herself, (e. g. swimm

791 Diving at Reduced Risk with Aladin®Air Z O2IV Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2IVSituation 5: <CNS O2%-value> reaches 100%.Reaction of computer: An aco

1.3 Updates (DataTrak, DataTalk) ________89Trouble Shooting ____________________911 Trouble Shooting ______________________92Appendix ________________

801 Diving at Reduced Risk with Aladin®Air Z O2IV Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2Situation 7: O2fraction too low (less than 19%)Reaction of computer: Every 4 s

81V LogbookV Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O21 Survey _________________________________________822 Selection and Activation ___________________________________

tank datapsi821 SurveyV Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2The Aladin® Air Z O2records the last 37 dives and the dive profiles of the last 175 minutes of diving (s

832 Selection and ActivationV Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2V1. The logbook is selected by bridging contacts Band + in ready- or surface-mode. Indication<L

1. Bridge contacts B and + to get the information of the dive preceding themost recent one. Display <DIVE 2> appears.2. On additional bridging o

854 Leaving the Logbook-ModeV Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2VTouch contacts B and E.Aladin® Air Z O2switches back into ready- or sur-face-mode. This also happ

865 Output on PCV Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2The Aladin® Air Z O2stores data of the last 37 dives including a total of approximately 175 minutes of divepro

87VI Communication software for Windows®VI Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O21 MemoMouse, DataTrak and DataTalk 1.1 Personal programming of the dive computer (Da

881 MemoMouse, DataTrak and DataTalkVI Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2The Aladin®Air Z O2is able to communicate with a personal computer. The connection is est

891 MemoMouse, DataTrak and DataTalkVI Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2VI1.2 Analysis and storage of real dives (DataTrak)The last approx. 175 minutes of dive t

9I IntroductionI Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O21 Aladin®Air Z O2– Your Personal Companion _________________________________________102 Aladin®Air Z O2– Introd

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91VII Trouble ShootingVII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O21 Trouble Shooting ________________________________________ 92VII

No reception of the tankpressure-/oxygen dataBad reception of tankpressure or Oxy2 data./ and computer are not tunedto each other (paired)/ or receive

93VII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2VIIpossible reason(s) possible reason(s)symptomVII Trouble ShootingDisplayed tank pres-sure does not corres-pond to press

94VII Trouble ShootingVII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2possible reason(s) responsesymptomDesaturation time and/or no fly time are verylong.<Atn> appe

95VIII AppendixVIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O21 Maintenance ________________________________________ 962 Technical Information _______________________

961 MaintenanceVIIIUwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2Your Aladin®Air Z O2is virtually maintenance free. All you need to do is to rinse it carefully with freshwate

972 Technical InformationVIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2VIIIOperating altitude: with decompression information: sea level up to approx. 13300 ftwithout de

983 Conversion of tank pressureVIIIUwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2Tank pressure indicated in the lower display may diverge from the information given by a mano

99VIII Uwatec®Aladin®Air Z O2VIII4 Warranty4.1 Recognition ofwarranty 4.2 Scope of thewarranty4.3 Warranty periodand claimPlease pay attention to the