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PERDIX SHEARWATER User Manual

PERDIX SHEARWATER
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PERDIX SHEARWATER Specifications

General IconGeneral
pressure range0 to 4350 PSI (0 to 300 Bar)
temperature22°F to 140°F (-6°C to 60°C)
battery typeCR2 Lithium
battery life300 dive hours at two 1-hour dives per day, up to 5 year shelf life
warning level< 2.75V
critical level< 2.50V
internal over-pressure relief valveYes
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
wireless range3 ft (1 m)
depth rating500 ft (150 m)
size2.95” (V) x 1.38” (Diameter), 75mm (L) x 35mm (Diameter)
weight0.26 lbs (116g)
packaged size3.74” (L) x 2.56” (W) x 2.17” (H), 95mm (L) x 65mm (W) x 55mm (H)
packaged weight0.40 lbs (180g)

Summary

Conventions Used in this Manual

Introduction

1.1. Features

Lists the key features of the Perdix Al, including wireless pressure monitoring and flexible display setup.

Covered by this Manual

What is AI?

Getting Started / Basic Setup

4.1. Install the Transmitter

Instructions on how to install the wireless transmitter on a scuba tank first stage regulator.

4.2. Turn On the Transmitter

Steps to turn on the transmitter by opening the tank valve, which wakes up upon detecting pressure.

4.3. Turn Off the Transmitter

Procedure to turn off the transmitter by closing the tank valve and purging the system.

4.4. Enable Al on the Perdix

Guide to enable the Air Integration feature on the Perdix dive computer via the System Setup menu.

4.5. Pair the Transmitter

Instructions on pairing the transmitter by entering its unique serial number into the T1/T2 Setup menu.

4.6. Add an Al display to the main screen

How to configure the main screen to permanently display Air Integration information.

4.7. Ready to Dive

Confirmation that AI setup is complete and the device is ready for diving.

Al Menus

5.1. Al Setup

Configuration settings for the Air Integration system, including Al Mode, GTR Mode, and Units.

5.2. T1/T2 Setup

Settings for individual transmitters, including serial number, rated, and reserve pressure.

Rated Pressure

Setting the tank's rated pressure to scale the gas pressure bar graph accurately.

Reserve Pressure

Setting the reserve pressure for low pressure warnings and GTR calculations.

Unpair

Option to reset the transmitter's serial number, effectively unpairing it.

Al Displays

6.1. Adding to a configurable location

How to add AI information to a configurable spot on the main screen for permanent display.

6.2. Viewing on the bottom info line

Accessing AI information via the bottom info line by pressing the right button twice.

6.3. T1/T2 Pressure Display

Displays current tank pressure and a graphical bar representation.

6.4. GTR Display

Shows Gas Time Remaining in minutes at current depth and SAC rate.

6.5. SAC Display

Displays Surface Air Consumption rate, normalized to 1 ATA.

6.6. Mini Combination Display

A compact display showing multiple AI data points in a smaller format.

How SAC and GTR are calculated

7.1. SAC calculations

Explains Surface Air Consumption calculation, averaging over two minutes and normalization.

7.2. GTR calculations

Details Gas Time Remaining calculation based on current SAC and reserve pressure.

Troubleshooting

8.1. Warning and error displays

Table of common warning and error displays and their meanings.

8.2. Connection problems

Steps to resolve "No Comms" errors, including checking serial numbers and range.

Storage and Maintenance

9.1. Transmitter Battery Replacement

Step-by-step guide for replacing the transmitter's 3V Lithium CR2 battery.

Servicing

Specifications

FCC Warning