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Functions during the dive
4.8 Nitrogen loading bar graph
The nitrogen loading bar gives a graphical representation of how close to decompression you are. As
you absorb nitrogen during the dive, more and more segments of the bar will light up. Depending on
your depth, the segments can light up more or less rapidly.
1-3 segments (green
area):
you are safely within the
no-stop range.
4-5 segments (yellow
area):
you are approaching
decompression. When
the no-stop time drops
below 3 minutes the
5 segments will start
flashing.*
6 segments (red
area): you now
have mandatory
decompression
obligation(s) which you
must observe before
reaching the surface.
*
Depending on your profile, the no-stop time may drop below 3 minutes before the upper 5 segments are lit. In this case, only those segments
that are lit will flash.
If you have entered decompression, the 6th segment will turn off as soon as you complete your last
decompression obligation to indicate that you are no longer in decompression.
4.9 Decompression information
NO STOP and the no-stop time (minutes) are displayed if no decompression stops are necessary.
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• No-stop display "99:" means remaining time of 99 minutes or
more.
• No-stop time is influenced by the water temperature.
!
WARNING
If no-stop time drops below 3 minutes, an audible attention signal is
activated, the no-stop value and the nitrogen loading bar begin to
flash. If no-stop time is less than 1 minute, the no-stop display shows
the flashing value "0".
In order to prevent a decompression dive, ascend slowly until the
no-stop time is 5 minutes or more.
!
WARNING
Dives that require decompression stops are not recommended.
Decompression values
On entering the decompression phase, "NO STOP" disappears, the
symbol appears and an attention beep goes off. The nitrogen loading
bar stops flashing and the 6th segment lights up (red area). The deepest
decompression stage in metres (feet) is displayed and the decompression
stop duration of the displayed stage appears in minutes. The display "7:
3m (10ft)" means that a decompression stop of 7 minutes at a depth of 3m
(10ft) has to be made.
When a decompression stop has been completed, the next (shallower)
decompression stop is displayed. When all decompression stops have
been completed, the
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