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Oceanic VEO 3.0 - User Manual

Oceanic VEO 3.0
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Summary

ABBREVIATIONS;TERMS

LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

Protects the operating manual from unauthorized copying or reproduction.

TRADEMARK, TRADE NAME, AND SERVICE MARK NOTICE

Lists registered and unregistered trademarks and service marks of Oceanic.

PATENT NOTICE

Mentions patents issued or applied for to protect design features.

DECOMPRESSION MODEL

Explains the mathematical model used for nitrogen absorption and decompression theory.

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

DISPLAY LAYOUT

ICONS

Explains the meaning of various icons displayed on the VEO.

OVERVIEW

INTERACTIVE CONTROL CONSOLE

Details the three control buttons (M, S, A) for menu navigation.

MENU SYSTEM

GAUG SURF MENU

Lists the menus available within the Gauge Surf mode.

SMARTGLO BACKLIGHT

Menu button action

Describes how to use buttons A, M, and S for menu navigation and backlight.

AUDIBLE ALARM

PC INTERFACE

POWER SUPPLY

LOW BATTERY WHILE ON THE SURFACE

Describes warning and alarm levels for low battery on the surface.

LOW BATTERY DURING A DIVE

Details low battery indicators and actions during a dive.

OPERATING MODES

NORM SURFACE MENU;MODES

ACTIVATION

MENU SEQUENCE

Outlines the order of menu items accessible after activation.

NORM Surface Main;Menu, button action

Explains button functions for navigating the NORM Surface Main screen and menu.

NORM SURF MAIN

NORM SURF ALT 1

NORM SURF ALT 2

Describes the information shown on the second alternate surface screen.

NORM SURF ALT 3

FLY;SAT TIME

Explains the countdown timers for flying and desaturation.

FLY;SAT TIME

FLY;SAT, information

Details the display and functionality of Fly and Saturation time countdowns.

PLAN MODE (NORM)

Plan Lead-in, information

Shows the initial screen for Plan Mode, displaying NDLs and FO2.

PDPS (Pre Dive Planning Sequence)

PDPS, information

Explains the Pre Dive Planning Sequence display of depths and NDLs.

LOG MODE (NORM;GAUG)

Log Lead-in, information

Shows the initial screen for accessing dive log data.

Log Preview

Log Data 1, information

Details the first data screen for reviewing dive log entries.

Log Data 2

SET F MENU (NORM FO2)

FO2 Gas 1

Settings for Oxygen percentage in Gas 1 for Nitrox dives.

FO2 Gas 2

Settings for Oxygen percentage in Gas 2 for Nitrox dives.

FO2 Default

Configures the default FO2 setting for gas calculations.

Set F Lead-in

Set FO2 Gas 1

Accesses settings for Gas 1's Oxygen percentage.

Set FO2 Gas 2

Set FO2 Default

Sets the default FO2 value for gas mix calculations.

SET A MENU (NORM;GAUG Alarms)

Set Audible Alarm

Configures the audible alarm settings for the dive computer.

Set Depth Alarm

Sets an alarm for a specific depth.

Set EDT Alarm

Sets an alarm for Elapsed Dive Time (EDT).

Set TLBG Alarm

Set DTR Alarm

Configures the Dive Time Remaining (DTR) alarm.

Set PO2 Alarm

SET U MENU (UTILITIES)

Accesses utility settings like Wet Activation, Units, and Algorithms.

SET U MENU (UTILITIES)

Set Wet Activation

Enables or disables automatic activation upon immersion in water.

Set Units

Selects measurement units (Imperial or Metric).

Set Deep Stop (DS)

Enables or disables the Deep Stop feature during dives.

Set Safety Stop (SS)

Set Algorithm

Set Conservative Factor (CF)

Adjusts the conservatism of dive calculations for safety.

Set Backlight Duration (Glo)

Set Sampling Rate (SR)

Sets the frequency at which dive data is sampled and stored.

SET T MENU (TIME)

Set Date Format

Configures the display format for dates (e.g., M-D or D-M).

Set Hour Format

Set Time

Sets the current time on the dive computer.

Set Date

SET M (DIVE OP MODE)

Set Dive Operating Mode

Selects the dive mode (Norm, Gaug, or Free).

HISTORY MODE (NORM;GAUG)

History 1

Displays total dive hours and number of dives recorded.

History 2

Shows highest altitude and lowest temperature during dives.

SERIAL NUMBER

CLEAR (RESET)

DIVE MODE FEATURES

BAR GRAPHS

TLBG (NORM;FREE)

Tissue Loading Bar Graph indicating No Deco status or Deco condition.

VARI (NORM;GAUG)

ALGORITHM

CONSERVATIVE FACTOR (CF)

Modifies NDLs based on altitude for increased safety margin.

DEEP STOP (DS), No Deco only

SAFETY STOP (SS), No Deco only

Configures the Safety Stop feature for No Deco dives.

DTR (DIVE TIME REMAINING)

NDC (No Deco DTR)

Displays the maximum No Deco time remaining at current depth.

OTR (O2 DTR)

NORM DIVE MODES

NO DECO DIVE MAIN

No Deco Alt 1

Alternate display showing Time of Day and Temperature.

No Deco Alt 2

Alternate Nitrox display showing PO2 and FO2.

Deep Stop (DS) Preview

Preview screen for Deep Stop depth and time.

No Deco Alt 1

No Deco Alt 2

Nitrox-specific alternate display with PO2 and FO2.

Deep Stop (DS) Preview

Shows details of an active Deep Stop.

DEEP STOP MAIN

SAFETY STOP MAIN (On)

Displays Safety Stop information when activated.

DECOMPRESSION

Deco Stop Main

Deco Stop Alt 1

Deco Stop Alt 2

Alternate decompression display showing Time of Day and Temperature.

Deco Stop Alt 3

Nitrox-specific alternate decompression display.

CV (CONDITIONAL VIOLATION)

DV 1 (DELAYED VIOLATION 1)

DV 2 (DELAYED VIOLATION 2)

Indicates a second level of delayed dive violation.

DV 3 (DELAYED VIOLATION 3)

VGM (VIOLATION GAUGE MODE)

Mode that turns VEO into a digital instrument after violations.

VGM Dive Main

VGM on Surface

How VGM display appears on the surface.

HIGH PO2 (NORM only)

PO2 Alarm Main

High PO2 during Deco

Specific PO2 alarm behavior during decompression.

HIGH O2 (NORM only)

High O2 during Deco

Oxygen saturation warning behavior during decompression.

High O2 on Surface

GAS SWITCHING

Gas Switch Alarm

Warning when switching gas may cause high PO2.

DIGITAL GAUGE MODE

GAUG SURF MAIN

GAUG SURF ALT 1

Alternate display for gauge mode surface data.

GAUG SURF ALT 2

GAUG SURF MENU

Lists menus for gauge mode surface operations.

GAUG DIVE MAIN

GAUG DIVE ALT 1

GAUG DIVE ALT 2

Second alternate display for gauge mode dive data.

DELAYED VIOLATION 3 (DV 3)

FREE DIVE MODE

FREE SURF MAIN

FREE SURF ALT 1

Alternate display for free dive surface data.

FREE SURF ALT 2

FREE SURF MENU

Lists menus for free dive surface operations.

CDT Lead-in

CDT Status

Shows the status and settings for the Countdown Timer.

Set CDT

SET FA (FREE ALARMS) MENU

EDT ALARM

Sets an alarm for Elapsed Dive Time in Free Dive mode.

DA (DEPTH ALARMS)

Set DA 1 Alarm

Configures the first Free Dive depth alarm.

SET M (DIVE MODE)

SHARED SETTINGS

Details settings shared between Norm and Free Dive modes.

FREE DIVE MAIN

FREE DIVE ALT 1

FREE DIVE ALT 2

Second alternate display for free dive data.

FREE DIVE ALARMS

FREE CDT Alarm

Alarm for when the Countdown Timer reaches zero.

FREE EDT Alarm

Alarm for Elapsed Dive Time in Free Dive mode.

FREE Depth Alarms

Configurable depth alarms for Free Dive mode.

High Nitrogen Alarms

REFERENCE

PC INTERFACE

CARE AND CLEANING

INSPECTIONS AND SERVICE

Guidelines for annual inspections and service.

To Obtain Service

MODULE REMOVAL FROM BOOT

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Instructions for replacing the device's battery.

Battery Cover Removal

Battery Removal

Steps to remove the battery from its compartment.

Inspection

Checking sealing surfaces and components for damage.

Battery Installation

Battery Cover and Retaining Ring Installation

Reassembly steps for the battery cover and retaining ring.

Inspection

RETURNING THE MODULE TO BOOT

ALTITUDE SENSING AND ADJUSTMENT

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO FREE DIVE MODE

ADDITIONAL WARNINGS

Safety warnings specific to Free Dive activities.

TECHNICAL DATA

PZ+ ALGORITHM >> NDLS (HR:MIN) AT ALTITUDE (IMPERIAL)

PZ+ ALGORITHM >> NDLS (HR:MIN) AT ALTITUDE (METRIC)

No-decompression limits based on altitude in metric units.

DSAT ALGORITHM >> NDLS (HR:MIN) AT ALTITUDE (IMPERIAL)

DSAT ALGORITHM >> NDLS (HR:MIN) AT ALTITUDE (METRIC)

No-decompression limits based on altitude in metric units.

SPECIFICATIONS

CAN BE USED AS

Lists the different functions the VEO can perform.

DIVE COMPUTER PERFORMANCE

Details the algorithms and standards used by the dive computer.

OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Specifies accuracy for depth and timers.

Altitude

Details operational altitude range and compensation.

SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)

Power

Details battery type, shelf life, and usage life.

Activation

Describes manual and automatic activation methods.

TLBG segments

Defines the meaning of TLBG segments for dive status.

VARI

Defines ascent rate segments for the VARI indicator.

NUMERIC DISPLAYS:

MOD (Max Operating Depth:

Specifies the Max Operating Depth limits for different modes.

INSPECTION; SERVICE RECORD

OCEANIC WORLD WIDE

Summary

ABBREVIATIONS;TERMS

LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

Protects the operating manual from unauthorized copying or reproduction.

TRADEMARK, TRADE NAME, AND SERVICE MARK NOTICE

Lists registered and unregistered trademarks and service marks of Oceanic.

PATENT NOTICE

Mentions patents issued or applied for to protect design features.

DECOMPRESSION MODEL

Explains the mathematical model used for nitrogen absorption and decompression theory.

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

DISPLAY LAYOUT

ICONS

Explains the meaning of various icons displayed on the VEO.

OVERVIEW

INTERACTIVE CONTROL CONSOLE

Details the three control buttons (M, S, A) for menu navigation.

MENU SYSTEM

GAUG SURF MENU

Lists the menus available within the Gauge Surf mode.

SMARTGLO BACKLIGHT

Menu button action

Describes how to use buttons A, M, and S for menu navigation and backlight.

AUDIBLE ALARM

PC INTERFACE

POWER SUPPLY

LOW BATTERY WHILE ON THE SURFACE

Describes warning and alarm levels for low battery on the surface.

LOW BATTERY DURING A DIVE

Details low battery indicators and actions during a dive.

OPERATING MODES

NORM SURFACE MENU;MODES

ACTIVATION

MENU SEQUENCE

Outlines the order of menu items accessible after activation.

NORM Surface Main;Menu, button action

Explains button functions for navigating the NORM Surface Main screen and menu.

NORM SURF MAIN

NORM SURF ALT 1

NORM SURF ALT 2

Describes the information shown on the second alternate surface screen.

NORM SURF ALT 3

FLY;SAT TIME

Explains the countdown timers for flying and desaturation.

FLY;SAT TIME

FLY;SAT, information

Details the display and functionality of Fly and Saturation time countdowns.

PLAN MODE (NORM)

Plan Lead-in, information

Shows the initial screen for Plan Mode, displaying NDLs and FO2.

PDPS (Pre Dive Planning Sequence)

PDPS, information

Explains the Pre Dive Planning Sequence display of depths and NDLs.

LOG MODE (NORM;GAUG)

Log Lead-in, information

Shows the initial screen for accessing dive log data.

Log Preview

Log Data 1, information

Details the first data screen for reviewing dive log entries.

Log Data 2

SET F MENU (NORM FO2)

FO2 Gas 1

Settings for Oxygen percentage in Gas 1 for Nitrox dives.

FO2 Gas 2

Settings for Oxygen percentage in Gas 2 for Nitrox dives.

FO2 Default

Configures the default FO2 setting for gas calculations.

Set F Lead-in

Set FO2 Gas 1

Accesses settings for Gas 1's Oxygen percentage.

Set FO2 Gas 2

Set FO2 Default

Sets the default FO2 value for gas mix calculations.

SET A MENU (NORM;GAUG Alarms)

Set Audible Alarm

Configures the audible alarm settings for the dive computer.

Set Depth Alarm

Sets an alarm for a specific depth.

Set EDT Alarm

Sets an alarm for Elapsed Dive Time (EDT).

Set TLBG Alarm

Set DTR Alarm

Configures the Dive Time Remaining (DTR) alarm.

Set PO2 Alarm

SET U MENU (UTILITIES)

Accesses utility settings like Wet Activation, Units, and Algorithms.

SET U MENU (UTILITIES)

Set Wet Activation

Enables or disables automatic activation upon immersion in water.

Set Units

Selects measurement units (Imperial or Metric).

Set Deep Stop (DS)

Enables or disables the Deep Stop feature during dives.

Set Safety Stop (SS)

Set Algorithm

Set Conservative Factor (CF)

Adjusts the conservatism of dive calculations for safety.

Set Backlight Duration (Glo)

Set Sampling Rate (SR)

Sets the frequency at which dive data is sampled and stored.

SET T MENU (TIME)

Set Date Format

Configures the display format for dates (e.g., M-D or D-M).

Set Hour Format

Set Time

Sets the current time on the dive computer.

Set Date

SET M (DIVE OP MODE)

Set Dive Operating Mode

Selects the dive mode (Norm, Gaug, or Free).

HISTORY MODE (NORM;GAUG)

History 1

Displays total dive hours and number of dives recorded.

History 2

Shows highest altitude and lowest temperature during dives.

SERIAL NUMBER

CLEAR (RESET)

DIVE MODE FEATURES

BAR GRAPHS

TLBG (NORM;FREE)

Tissue Loading Bar Graph indicating No Deco status or Deco condition.

VARI (NORM;GAUG)

ALGORITHM

CONSERVATIVE FACTOR (CF)

Modifies NDLs based on altitude for increased safety margin.

DEEP STOP (DS), No Deco only

SAFETY STOP (SS), No Deco only

Configures the Safety Stop feature for No Deco dives.

DTR (DIVE TIME REMAINING)

NDC (No Deco DTR)

Displays the maximum No Deco time remaining at current depth.

OTR (O2 DTR)

NORM DIVE MODES

NO DECO DIVE MAIN

No Deco Alt 1

Alternate display showing Time of Day and Temperature.

No Deco Alt 2

Alternate Nitrox display showing PO2 and FO2.

Deep Stop (DS) Preview

Preview screen for Deep Stop depth and time.

No Deco Alt 1

No Deco Alt 2

Nitrox-specific alternate display with PO2 and FO2.

Deep Stop (DS) Preview

Shows details of an active Deep Stop.

DEEP STOP MAIN

SAFETY STOP MAIN (On)

Displays Safety Stop information when activated.

DECOMPRESSION

Deco Stop Main

Deco Stop Alt 1

Deco Stop Alt 2

Alternate decompression display showing Time of Day and Temperature.

Deco Stop Alt 3

Nitrox-specific alternate decompression display.

CV (CONDITIONAL VIOLATION)

DV 1 (DELAYED VIOLATION 1)

DV 2 (DELAYED VIOLATION 2)

Indicates a second level of delayed dive violation.

DV 3 (DELAYED VIOLATION 3)

VGM (VIOLATION GAUGE MODE)

Mode that turns VEO into a digital instrument after violations.

VGM Dive Main

VGM on Surface

How VGM display appears on the surface.

HIGH PO2 (NORM only)

PO2 Alarm Main

High PO2 during Deco

Specific PO2 alarm behavior during decompression.

HIGH O2 (NORM only)

High O2 during Deco

Oxygen saturation warning behavior during decompression.

High O2 on Surface

GAS SWITCHING

Gas Switch Alarm

Warning when switching gas may cause high PO2.

DIGITAL GAUGE MODE

GAUG SURF MAIN

GAUG SURF ALT 1

Alternate display for gauge mode surface data.

GAUG SURF ALT 2

GAUG SURF MENU

Lists menus for gauge mode surface operations.

GAUG DIVE MAIN

GAUG DIVE ALT 1

GAUG DIVE ALT 2

Second alternate display for gauge mode dive data.

DELAYED VIOLATION 3 (DV 3)

FREE DIVE MODE

FREE SURF MAIN

FREE SURF ALT 1

Alternate display for free dive surface data.

FREE SURF ALT 2

FREE SURF MENU

Lists menus for free dive surface operations.

CDT Lead-in

CDT Status

Shows the status and settings for the Countdown Timer.

Set CDT

SET FA (FREE ALARMS) MENU

EDT ALARM

Sets an alarm for Elapsed Dive Time in Free Dive mode.

DA (DEPTH ALARMS)

Set DA 1 Alarm

Configures the first Free Dive depth alarm.

SET M (DIVE MODE)

SHARED SETTINGS

Details settings shared between Norm and Free Dive modes.

FREE DIVE MAIN

FREE DIVE ALT 1

FREE DIVE ALT 2

Second alternate display for free dive data.

FREE DIVE ALARMS

FREE CDT Alarm

Alarm for when the Countdown Timer reaches zero.

FREE EDT Alarm

Alarm for Elapsed Dive Time in Free Dive mode.

FREE Depth Alarms

Configurable depth alarms for Free Dive mode.

High Nitrogen Alarms

REFERENCE

PC INTERFACE

CARE AND CLEANING

INSPECTIONS AND SERVICE

Guidelines for annual inspections and service.

To Obtain Service

MODULE REMOVAL FROM BOOT

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Instructions for replacing the device's battery.

Battery Cover Removal

Battery Removal

Steps to remove the battery from its compartment.

Inspection

Checking sealing surfaces and components for damage.

Battery Installation

Battery Cover and Retaining Ring Installation

Reassembly steps for the battery cover and retaining ring.

Inspection

RETURNING THE MODULE TO BOOT

ALTITUDE SENSING AND ADJUSTMENT

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO FREE DIVE MODE

ADDITIONAL WARNINGS

Safety warnings specific to Free Dive activities.

TECHNICAL DATA

PZ+ ALGORITHM >> NDLS (HR:MIN) AT ALTITUDE (IMPERIAL)

PZ+ ALGORITHM >> NDLS (HR:MIN) AT ALTITUDE (METRIC)

No-decompression limits based on altitude in metric units.

DSAT ALGORITHM >> NDLS (HR:MIN) AT ALTITUDE (IMPERIAL)

DSAT ALGORITHM >> NDLS (HR:MIN) AT ALTITUDE (METRIC)

No-decompression limits based on altitude in metric units.

SPECIFICATIONS

CAN BE USED AS

Lists the different functions the VEO can perform.

DIVE COMPUTER PERFORMANCE

Details the algorithms and standards used by the dive computer.

OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Specifies accuracy for depth and timers.

Altitude

Details operational altitude range and compensation.

SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)

Power

Details battery type, shelf life, and usage life.

Activation

Describes manual and automatic activation methods.

TLBG segments

Defines the meaning of TLBG segments for dive status.

VARI

Defines ascent rate segments for the VARI indicator.

NUMERIC DISPLAYS:

MOD (Max Operating Depth:

Specifies the Max Operating Depth limits for different modes.

INSPECTION; SERVICE RECORD

OCEANIC WORLD WIDE

Oceanic VEO 3.0 Specifications

General IconGeneral
User Replaceable BatteryYes
Audible AlarmsYes
Data LoggingYes
Logbook Capacity24 dives
Water ActivationYes
Operating ModesAir, Nitrox, Gauge
Nitrox CompatibilityYes, up to 50% O2
Ascent Rate IndicatorYes
PC InterfaceYes
Battery TypeCR2450 lithium battery
AlgorithmPelagic DSAT
BacklightYes
Display TypeLCD
Battery LifeApproximately 300 hours

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