SubGear XP-3G - 3.2 Attention Messages and Alarms

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Diving with Subgear XP-3G
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pressure of oxygen rises above 0.5bar, the CNS O
2
value increases, if the partial pressure
of oxygen is below 0.5bar, the CNS O
2
value decreases. The closer the CNS O
2
value is to
100%, the closer the limit where symptoms of oxygen toxicity can occur.
Depth
at which ppO
2
reaches 0.5bar
for three
commonly
used mixes
21% 13m (43ft)
32% 6m (20ft)
36% 4m (13ft)
ppO
2
0.21bar
0.5bar
CNSO
2
%
decreases
CNSO
2
%
increases
WARNING
Nitrox diving may only be attempted by experienced divers after proper training from an internationally
recognized agency.
3.2 Attention messages and alarms
Subgear XP-3G draws the diver’s attention to certain situations and warns the diver of
unsafe diving practices. Attention messages and alarms are visual and / or audible.
NOTE:
•Theaudibleattentionmessagescanbeswitchedoffin“set1”->84orDive.Log.
With Dive.Log they can be switched off selectively.
•Inaddition,thesoundcanbeturnedoffcompletelyin“set2”->94.
WARNING
If you turn off the sound you will have no audible warnings. Without audible warnings you could
inadvertently get into potentially hazardous situations which could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Serious injury or death may result from failing to immediately respond to alarms given by Subgear
XP-3G.
3.2.1 Attention messages
Attention messages are communicated to the diver visually by symbols, letters or ashing gures.
In addition, two short audible sequences can be heard (in an interval of 4seconds) in two different
frequencies under water.
4s (can be switched off)
Attention messages come up in the following situations (more information can be found on the listed