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Introduction NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 6 Warnings This information has been developed for your safety. Please read and understand this
Introduction 7 NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 those at higher risk of decompression illness (DCI) are assumed to absorb and release nitrogen
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Chapter 2 Using the NiTek X Summary This chapter provides topics about using, setting, and understanding each of the modes and options of the NiTek
Using the NiTek X NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 10 Getting Started The NiTek X has many modes (including Open-Circuit and Closed-Circuit)
Using the NiTek X 11 NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 Accessing display modes and screens There are some display modes that the NiTek X enter
Using the NiTek X NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 12 Surface Mode Surface mode is the NiTek X’s default-screen mode, with either “O/C” or “C
Using the NiTek X 13 NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 Time Display and Set Mode Time Display and Set mode is used to set and view the time of
Using the NiTek X NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 14 To set the time and date: 1. Press and hold button B for four to five seconds while in
Using the NiTek X 15 NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 Dive Option Set and Display Mode Dive Option Set and Display mode is where all “dive” o
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Using the NiTek X NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 16 (4) FHe gas percentage: This is the helium percentage for the mix number selected. The
Using the NiTek X 17 NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 (10) Conservatism or Gradient Factor: This allows you to select between the 3 standard
Using the NiTek X NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 18 the setpoints have to be selected for each mix, only the mixes that you plan on using.
Using the NiTek X 19 NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 Mix1 is flashing. 3. Press button B to change the mix number to the desired mix numb
Using the NiTek X NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 20 6. Press button B to toggle the alarm on or off. 7. When finished, press button A to
Using the NiTek X 21 NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 Before going diving, set the computer to your preferred Conservatism/Gradient Factor.
Using the NiTek X NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 22 Setting the Dive Profile Sampling Rate The NiTek X allows you to choose how frequently
Using the NiTek X 23 NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 To set for fresh or salt water use: 1. Press button A until “SET” is displayed. 2. Pr
Using the NiTek X NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 24 Before going diving, set the computer for the time you would like the backlight to stay
Using the NiTek X 25 NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 Plan Mode Plan mode enables you to determine how long you can stay at various depths wh
iii NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction•1 Overview•2 Features and Functions•3 Specifications•5 Warnings•
Using the NiTek X NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 26 To enter Plan mode: 1. Repeatedly press button A until “PLAN” is displayed. 2. Press
Using the NiTek X 27 NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 Dive Computer Mode Dive Computer mode is automatically entered when the computer enters
Using the NiTek X NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 28 partial pressures of oxygen (PO2). There are a maximum of nine bars. When all bars are
Using the NiTek X 29 NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 screens, the current depth, conservatism (Gradient Factor), time of day and temperature
Using the NiTek X NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 30 Gas mix number flashes on the screen To change gases underwater: 1. Press button A.
Using the NiTek X 31 NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 C/C mode with EXT cell PO2 display To change setpoints underwater: 1. Press and hold
Using the NiTek X NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 32 • Default warning • Ascent rate warning • PO2 limit warning • PGT limit warning • O
Using the NiTek X 33 NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 PO2 Limit Warning The PO2 warning indicates that you have exceeded 1.4 or 1.6 atmospher
Using the NiTek X NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 34 The PO2 warning only accounts for the intensity of the exposure, but the OLI accounts f
Using the NiTek X 35 NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 Decompression warning with “DECO” displayed on the screen (1) Deco stop symbol: The “D
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Using the NiTek X NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 36 Note: Removing the battery will stop the timer, which will resume the count-down time w
Using the NiTek X 37 NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 Log Mode For each dive, the NiTek X stores information, such as depth, time, gases, etc
Using the NiTek X NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 38 Profile Mode Profile mode enables you to see a record of the depths you reached at vari
Using the NiTek X 39 NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 OXY Mode Using an external cable and oxygen-sensor cell, you can use your NiTek X with
Using the NiTek X NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 40 Oxygen-analysis mode, screen 3 (5) and (6): mV reading and O2 percentage: This shows t
Using the NiTek X 41 NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 PC Transfer Mode You can transfer the stored dive log information to your personal comp
Using the NiTek X NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 42 Surface Mode (upon surfacing from a dive) Once you surface from a dive, the NiTek X aut
Using the NiTek X 43 NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 single (non-repetitive) dives. This is not the same as “time to fly.” On the NiTek X,
Using the NiTek X NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 44 Altitude Operation The NiTek X adjusts automatically for diving at altitudes of up to 1
Care and Maintenance Chapter 3 Care and maintenance Summary This chapter provides care and maintenance and battery information for the NiTek X. Co
Chapter 1 Introduction Summary This chapter provides an overview of the NiTek X, lists the NiTek X’s features and functions, and covers warning in
Care and Maintenance NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 46 Proper Handling Techniques The NiTek X is constructed to withstand the most demandin
Care and Maintenance 47 NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 Low Battery Warning The battery that comes with the NiTek X is designed to last for
Care and Maintenance NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 48 • CO8212 Battery Door Tool (provided with NiTek X) • CR123A Lithium battery • Sili
Index Index A A (mode) button · 11 accessing modes and screens · 11 alarms · 3 Dive Time Alarm · 21 Maximum Depth Alarm · 21 algorithm · 5 altitude ·
Index NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 50 F features and functions · 3 FHe · 17 FO2 · 17 FO2 and FHe percentages log mode · 40 fresh or salt w
Index 51 NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 Profile Sampling Rate · 18, 23 R residual nitrogen · 27, 30, 37, 46 S safety information · 6 salt wa
Introduction NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 2 Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the NiTek X dive computer. The NiTek X is a sophi
Introduction 3 NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 Features and Functions The NiTek X incorporates a number of important modes and features: • T
Introduction NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 4 cumulative exposure to elevated PO2s exceeds recommended limits • The NitekX can be used with
Introduction 5 NiTek X Dive Computer User Manual v1.1 Specifications Algorithm: Buhlmann ZH-L16 Sample tissues: 16 Tissue half-lives: from 5 to 640
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