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APECS™ OPERATIONAL
INSTRUCTIONS
(v. 2.7)
10 July 2008
©2008 InnerSpace Systems Corp. All rights reserved. Distribution limited to
owners and users of ISC Closed Circuit Rebreathers. See paragraph “DOCUMENT
REPRODUCTION AND LICENSING” for specifics.
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Summary

Document Reproduction and Licensing

Copyright and Distribution Policy

Details copyright information and distribution limitations for the APECS documentation.

Conventions

Manual Formatting and Safety Notes

Explains manual formatting conventions and highlights safety-related notes.

Introduction

APECS System Overview and Purpose

Provides an overview of the APECS system, its family, and design purpose.

Basic Functions and Features

Core System Functionality

Details essential features like menu system, isolated displays, and redundant power.

Key Operational Displays

Describes information displayed, including PO2, temperature, and battery status.

Advanced Features Overview

Covers advanced functions like calibration, altitude adjustment, and sensor MV.

Operating Instructions

Primary Handset Interface and Controls

Explains the primary handset's main screen, sensor display, and controls.

System Status Indicator (SSI) Explained

Describes the SSI as the system's heartbeat and operational status indicator.

MENU;CONFIRM Button Operations

Details how to navigate menus and select options using the MENU/CONFIRM buttons.

Critical System Lock-up Alert and Action

Warns about system lock-up and the need to use the secondary display.

Dive Safety Protocols and Warnings

Menu Navigation and Set Point Adjustment

Guides menu navigation, set point selection, and related safety considerations.

Dive Safety Protocols and Warnings

Highlights critical warnings regarding water entry timing and PO2 maintenance.

System Monitor Functionality and Data

Explains the System Monitor menu for diagnosing system status.

System Monitor Details

System Monitor Details: MV and Battery Voltage

Details sensor millivolts (mv) and battery voltage monitoring via System Monitor.

Battery Voltage Warnings and Failure States

Describes low battery warnings, voltage limits, and system failure modes.

Sensor Health Monitoring and Interpretation

Explains using sensor MV readings to monitor sensor health and performance.

Operational Settings and Controls

Temperature Monitoring Functions

Details temperature sensor functions for ambient and loop temperatures.

Backlight and Display Power Management

Covers options for controlling backlight and display power saving.

Oxygen Injection Control and Algorithm

Explains OXY INJECT settings and the Adaptive Injection Algorithm.

Secondary Handset Operations

PO2 Monitoring and Inactivity Handling

Discusses PO2 monitoring and system behavior during inactivity.

Settings Menu Access and Pre-Dive Warnings

Covers access to settings menus and pre-dive entry warnings.

Secondary Handset Features and Isolation

Details the secondary handset's features, isolation, and commonality with primary.

Secondary Handset Role as Backup System

Explains the secondary handset's function as an isolated backup for primary failure.

Secondary Handset Display Details

Secondary Handset Menu Options and Display

Lists secondary handset menu options and display content.

Temperature Display Differences on Secondary

Highlights the temperature display differences between primary and secondary handsets.

HUD (Head Up Display) Features

HUD Availability, Control, and Brightness

Covers HUD availability, turning it on/off, and brightness adjustment.

HUD Color and Blink Code Interpretation

Explains the color and blink patterns for HUD sensor status indication.

Calibration Procedures

Dual LED HUD Configuration Details

Describes the dual LED HUD configuration for color blindness.

Unit Measurement Settings (Metric;Imperial)

Explains how to select between metric and imperial units.

Calibration Prerequisites and Process Overview

Details prerequisites like MAX OXYGEN and ALTITUDE before calibration.

Oxygen Percentage Calibration Setup

Guides the user on setting the calibration oxygen quality percentage.

Oxygen Percentage and Maximum Oxygen Settings

Oxygen Percentage Setting Details and Safety

Provides details on oxygen percentage setting and warnings against incorrect use.

Maximum Oxygen Set Point Configuration Checks

Explains checks to prevent incorrect maximum oxygen set point selection.

Altitude Calibration and Sensor Analysis

Sensor MV Analysis and Altitude Settings for Calibration

Discusses using sensor MV for analysis and setting altitude for calibration.

Altitude Zone Calibration Procedure Steps

Details the step-by-step process for altitude zone calibration.

Calibration Execution and Methods

Altitude Zone Confirmation and Pre-Calibration Checks

Covers confirming altitude zone and pre-calibration sensor preparation.

Air Point Calibration Execution Steps

Guides the user through the air point calibration procedure.

High Point Calibration Methods Overview

Introduces the two methods for performing high point calibration.

Loop Flush High Point Calibration

Loop Flush Calibration Steps and Interpretation

Provides detailed steps for loop flush calibration and sensor MV interpretation.

Head Only Calibration Kit

Head Only Kit Operation and Calibration Warnings

Explains kit advantages, operation, and calibration accuracy warnings.

System Configuration and Integration

System Operation and Inactivity Handling

Warns about system operation, inactivity timeouts, and background processing.

Shearwater Pursuit Integration Details

Details the integration of the Shearwater Pursuit Dive Computer.

System Interconnections and Support Information

Covers cell connections, isolation board, and support resources.

APECS 2.5 A Hardware Configuration

Hardware Configuration Diagram and Notes

Presents a hardware configuration diagram for APECS 2.5A systems.

Revision Index

Document Revision History

Provides a record of revisions made to the APECS operational instructions.

Summary

Document Reproduction and Licensing

Copyright and Distribution Policy

Details copyright information and distribution limitations for the APECS documentation.

Conventions

Manual Formatting and Safety Notes

Explains manual formatting conventions and highlights safety-related notes.

Introduction

APECS System Overview and Purpose

Provides an overview of the APECS system, its family, and design purpose.

Basic Functions and Features

Core System Functionality

Details essential features like menu system, isolated displays, and redundant power.

Key Operational Displays

Describes information displayed, including PO2, temperature, and battery status.

Advanced Features Overview

Covers advanced functions like calibration, altitude adjustment, and sensor MV.

Operating Instructions

Primary Handset Interface and Controls

Explains the primary handset's main screen, sensor display, and controls.

System Status Indicator (SSI) Explained

Describes the SSI as the system's heartbeat and operational status indicator.

MENU;CONFIRM Button Operations

Details how to navigate menus and select options using the MENU/CONFIRM buttons.

Critical System Lock-up Alert and Action

Warns about system lock-up and the need to use the secondary display.

Dive Safety Protocols and Warnings

Menu Navigation and Set Point Adjustment

Guides menu navigation, set point selection, and related safety considerations.

Dive Safety Protocols and Warnings

Highlights critical warnings regarding water entry timing and PO2 maintenance.

System Monitor Functionality and Data

Explains the System Monitor menu for diagnosing system status.

System Monitor Details

System Monitor Details: MV and Battery Voltage

Details sensor millivolts (mv) and battery voltage monitoring via System Monitor.

Battery Voltage Warnings and Failure States

Describes low battery warnings, voltage limits, and system failure modes.

Sensor Health Monitoring and Interpretation

Explains using sensor MV readings to monitor sensor health and performance.

Operational Settings and Controls

Temperature Monitoring Functions

Details temperature sensor functions for ambient and loop temperatures.

Backlight and Display Power Management

Covers options for controlling backlight and display power saving.

Oxygen Injection Control and Algorithm

Explains OXY INJECT settings and the Adaptive Injection Algorithm.

Secondary Handset Operations

PO2 Monitoring and Inactivity Handling

Discusses PO2 monitoring and system behavior during inactivity.

Settings Menu Access and Pre-Dive Warnings

Covers access to settings menus and pre-dive entry warnings.

Secondary Handset Features and Isolation

Details the secondary handset's features, isolation, and commonality with primary.

Secondary Handset Role as Backup System

Explains the secondary handset's function as an isolated backup for primary failure.

Secondary Handset Display Details

Secondary Handset Menu Options and Display

Lists secondary handset menu options and display content.

Temperature Display Differences on Secondary

Highlights the temperature display differences between primary and secondary handsets.

HUD (Head Up Display) Features

HUD Availability, Control, and Brightness

Covers HUD availability, turning it on/off, and brightness adjustment.

HUD Color and Blink Code Interpretation

Explains the color and blink patterns for HUD sensor status indication.

Calibration Procedures

Dual LED HUD Configuration Details

Describes the dual LED HUD configuration for color blindness.

Unit Measurement Settings (Metric;Imperial)

Explains how to select between metric and imperial units.

Calibration Prerequisites and Process Overview

Details prerequisites like MAX OXYGEN and ALTITUDE before calibration.

Oxygen Percentage Calibration Setup

Guides the user on setting the calibration oxygen quality percentage.

Oxygen Percentage and Maximum Oxygen Settings

Oxygen Percentage Setting Details and Safety

Provides details on oxygen percentage setting and warnings against incorrect use.

Maximum Oxygen Set Point Configuration Checks

Explains checks to prevent incorrect maximum oxygen set point selection.

Altitude Calibration and Sensor Analysis

Sensor MV Analysis and Altitude Settings for Calibration

Discusses using sensor MV for analysis and setting altitude for calibration.

Altitude Zone Calibration Procedure Steps

Details the step-by-step process for altitude zone calibration.

Calibration Execution and Methods

Altitude Zone Confirmation and Pre-Calibration Checks

Covers confirming altitude zone and pre-calibration sensor preparation.

Air Point Calibration Execution Steps

Guides the user through the air point calibration procedure.

High Point Calibration Methods Overview

Introduces the two methods for performing high point calibration.

Loop Flush High Point Calibration

Loop Flush Calibration Steps and Interpretation

Provides detailed steps for loop flush calibration and sensor MV interpretation.

Head Only Calibration Kit

Head Only Kit Operation and Calibration Warnings

Explains kit advantages, operation, and calibration accuracy warnings.

System Configuration and Integration

System Operation and Inactivity Handling

Warns about system operation, inactivity timeouts, and background processing.

Shearwater Pursuit Integration Details

Details the integration of the Shearwater Pursuit Dive Computer.

System Interconnections and Support Information

Covers cell connections, isolation board, and support resources.

APECS 2.5 A Hardware Configuration

Hardware Configuration Diagram and Notes

Presents a hardware configuration diagram for APECS 2.5A systems.

Revision Index

Document Revision History

Provides a record of revisions made to the APECS operational instructions.

ISC APECS Specifications

General IconGeneral
Controller TypeProgrammable Logic Controller (PLC)
Input Voltage24 VDC
Programming LanguageLadder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram
Communication ProtocolsEthernet/IP, Profibus
Digital Inputs16
Communication PortsEthernet, RS-485