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3.2.1.5. ASCENT RATE INDICATOR
The ascent rate is shown graphically along the left side of the display as follows:
TABLE 3.2. ASCENT RATE INDICATOR
When the maximum allowed ascent rate is exceeded, the SLOW warning and the
STOP sign appear, indicating that the maximum ascent rate has been exceeded
continuously or that the current ascent rate is significantly above the allowed rate.
Ascent Rate Indicator The equivalent ascent speed Example
in Fig.
No segments Below 4 m/min [13 ft/min] 3.10
One segment 4 - 6 m/min [13 - 20 ft/min] 3.11
Two segments 6 - 8 m/min [20 - 26 ft/min] 3.12
Three segments 8 - 10 m/min [26 - 33 ft/min] 3.13
Four segments 10 - 12 m/min [33 - 39 ft/min] 3.14
Four segments, the Above 12 m/min [39 ft/min] or 3.15
SLOW segment, blinking continuously above 10 m/min
depth reading, the STOP [33 ft/min]
sign and an audible alarm
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