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heinrichs weikamp OSTC User Manual

heinrichs weikamp OSTC
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heinrichs weikamp OSTC Specifications

General IconGeneral
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Depth Rating120 meters
ConnectivityBluetooth
Water Resistance120m
Compass3-axis digital compass

Summary

Common Advices

Technical Status

Manual reflects technical status of OSTC and firmware as of August 2017.

Standard Settings

Manual refers to OSTC standard settings; asterisk denotes non-default settings.

Functions Overview

Display Functions

Details information shown on display, including depth, duration, and environmental data.

Planning and Record

Covers gas mixture configuration, setpoints, decoplan calculation, and dive data recording.

Safety Advices

Requirements for Safe Diving

Emphasizes diver competency, dive education, and understanding device settings for safe operation.

Before Every Dive

Pre-Dive Checks

Outlines essential checks: dive plan, OSTC configuration, stable firmware, and battery status.

Device and Attachment Checks

Verifies device waterproofing, secure attachment, and checks for display warnings before diving.

During Diving Procedures

Advises carrying a backup system, taking surface breaks, and using the OSTC correctly.

Handling the OSTC

Button Operation and Menu Navigation

Explains how to operate the OSTC using its buttons and navigate through menus.

Modes of Operation

Surface Mode

Used for adjusting settings, reviewing data, and displaying general information.

Dive Mode

Automatically activates underwater, showing dive-specific data and decompression information.

Sleep and Deep Sleep Modes

Conserves energy by entering sleep modes when inactive.

Modes of Diving

OC, CC, and PSCR Modes

Configures the OSTC for open circuit, closed circuit, or rebreather diving with specific gas settings.

Apnea and Gauge Modes

Enables apnea diving/snorkeling or using the OSTC as a simple depth gauge.

Compass Calibration

Calibrating the Electronic Compass

Explains the necessity and process of calibrating the tilt-compensated compass for accurate heading.

Surface Mode Display

Permanent Display Items

Lists information consistently shown in surface mode, like ambient pressure, clock, and battery status.

Selectable Display Information

Details additional information available in the custom view, such as compass, gaslist, and desaturation diagrams.

Menu Functions

Surface Mode Menu Options

Covers adjusting dive settings, reviewing logbook, and accessing gas setup menus.

Advanced Menu Functions

Includes simulator, deco mode, general settings, and exit options for comprehensive control.

Settings Menu

Information and Bluetooth Mode

Accesses device information, firmware details, and initiates Bluetooth connectivity.

Time, Date and Language

Configures device time, date format, and language settings for user preference.

Display Settings

Adjusts screen brightness, color schemes, and display orientation for optimal viewing.

Dive Timeout and Logbook Settings

Configures dive timeout, compass calibration, logbook numbering, units, and sampling rate.

Reset Menu

Resetting Device Settings

Provides options to reset deco data, reboot the device, or restore factory default settings.

Deco Mode Configuration

Dive Mode and Decotype Selection

Selects dive mode (OC, CCR, etc.) and decompression algorithm (Bühlmann ZH-L16 or ZH-L16+GF).

ppO2 Settings and Safety Stop

Configures oxygen partial pressure limits and enables/disables safety stops for dive planning.

Deco Parameters

Adjusts gradient factors, saturation/desaturation multipliers, and last stop depth for dive profiles.

OC Gas Setup

Configuring OC Gas Mixes

Sets up to five gas mixes for open circuit and rebreather bailout diving, marking gas types.

Setup Mix and Change Depth

Sets oxygen/helium percentages for gases and defines operational depths for deco gases.

CCR Setup

Diluent Setup and Type

Configures diluent gases for CCR/PSCR diving, assigning types like First, Normal, or Disabled.

Fixed Setpoints Configuration

Sets up to five fixed setpoints for decompression calculation and their corresponding change depths.

PSCR Menu Settings

O2 Drop and Lung Ratio

Configures PSCR-specific settings like O2 drop per breath and lung ratio for calculation.

Logbook Functionality

Recording and Retrieving Dive Data

Explains how the OSTC records dive data, stores it, and how memory management works.

Logbook Entries and Details

Describes chronological sorting, entry details, and accessing dive profile information.

Simulator Usage

Calculate Decoplan Parameters

Sets interval, bottom time, and maximum depth to calculate decompression stops for planned dives.

Starting Dive Simulation

Initiates a dive simulation, allowing dynamic changes to depth and dive time within the simulation.

Dive Mode Displays

Permanently Shown Information

Lists essential dive data consistently displayed, such as depth, divetime, NDL/TTS, and current gas.

Selectable Dive Mode Information

Details optional information displayable in dive mode, including stopwatch, decoplan, and tissue saturation.

Dive Warnings

Understanding Warning Indicators

Explains how warnings (red/yellow) indicate critical conditions like low battery, high ppO2, or fast ascent.

Gaslist Management

Changing and Selecting Gases

Enables gas changes during a dive, selecting prepared mixes, and handling lost or new gases.

Setpoints and Bailout

Setpoint Change in CCR Mode

Allows switching between configured setpoints while diving in CCR mode.

Bailout Gas Selection

Facilitates switching to bailout gases (open circuit) or configuring new/lost gases and diluents.

Rate of Ascent Monitoring

Ascent Rate Warnings and Logging

Displays ascent rate warnings and manages dive logging for consecutive dives within a short interval.

Maintenance Procedures

Housing and Bungee Care

Outlines cleaning instructions for the OSTC housing and care for the bungee wristband.

Battery Charging

Wireless Charging Process

Details the wireless inductive charging method, pad indicators, and optimal charging status.

Changing the Battery

Battery Replacement Guide

Provides instructions for replacing the battery in OSTC Plus models and mentions battery types.

Readout Dive Computer Data

Bluetooth Data Transfer

Explains connecting the OSTC via Bluetooth to a computer or smartphone for software and logbook transfer.

OSTC Software and Firmware

Firmware Updates

Recommends using the latest stable firmware for optimal OSTC performance, available on the website.

Technical Specifications

Display and Connections

Details display resolution, field of view, and Bluetooth connectivity standards.

Sensor and Power Supply

Lists sensor types (depth, temp, compass) and power supply options (Lithium Battery, AA).

Housing, Dimensions and Weight

Describes housing materials, device dimensions for different models, and weight.

Product Disposal Guidelines

WEEE Directive Compliance

Instructs on proper disposal of electronic devices according to the WEEE directive for environmental protection.

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