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Contents
1. Introduction ...................................................................... 8
Cygnus DIVE Underwater Thickness Gauge ................................8
Cygnus Instruments ...............................................................9
2. Gauge Kit Contents ......................................................... 10
3. The DIVE Gauge .............................................................. 11
Features of the DIVE Gauge .................................................. 11
Fitting the DIVE Gauge ......................................................... 11
4. Batteries ......................................................................... 14
Important Notes .................................................................. 14
Use in Hyperbaric Conditions ................................................. 14
Shipping of Lithium Batteries ................................................. 14
Fitting the Battery ............................................................... 14
Removing the Battery .......................................................... 15
Charging the Battery ............................................................ 16
5. Fitting the Ultrasonic Probe ............................................ 17
Important – Cap Fitment ...................................................... 17
Connecting the Probe ........................................................... 17
Probe Calibration Check Message ........................................... 18
Securing the Probe while Diving ............................................. 19
6. Ultrasonic Probes (Transducers) ..................................... 20
Important Notes .................................................................. 20
Probe Types ........................................................................ 20
Single Element Probes .......................................................... 20
Twin Element Probes ............................................................ 21
Identifying Single or Twin Element Probes ............................... 21
Probe Identification Band ...................................................... 22
Probe Frequencies ............................................................... 22
Probe Measurement Ranges .................................................. 23
Probe Selection Chart ........................................................... 25
Single Element Probes and Protective Membranes ..................... 26
Changing the Protective Membrane on Single Element Probes..... 27
Automatic Probe Type Detection ............................................ 28
Twin Element Probe Wear Indication ....................................... 28
7. Measure Modes ............................................................... 29
Multiple Echo Mode (ME) ....................................................... 29
Single Echo Mode (SE) ......................................................... 29