Ufds Display And Controls; On Surface, Before Dive - Cressi Archimede Manual De Instrucciones

2.1. - UFDS Display and Controls.

A
The Archimede dive computer is fitted with UFDS (User
Friendly Display System) display 'accompanying' the diver dur-
ing every operation. Icons on the display advises you various
operations you are allowed to perform at that particular time.
For example, the icon "light"(
play, advises you that by pressing the B button, you turn on the
display back light, and so on. In this way, a straightforward 'dia-
logue' is in place allowing for an easy understanding of all dive
computer functions.Each icon indicates the function you want
to enter at that particular time.
B
M
) on the bottom right of the dis-
By repeatedly pressing the M (Mode) button, you can scroll
through all Archimede's programs, and clearly display them
on the alphanumeric UFDS display. Some of the programs
also have sub-menus that can be accessed with the A and B
i
( , , ) buttons. With these buttons you can also change
surface data settings and with the B (
the display light.
2.2. - On Surface, prior to Dive.
As already mentioned, the dive computer is always ready for
use. It is however important that altitude be correctly set by
the computer. This function is done automatically by the
computer, which updates atmospheric pressure values every
10 minutes and displays the various altitude levels as follows:
no ( ) icon - from 0 to 2624 ft (fig. 1);
- from 2624 to 5249 ft (fig. 1 - a);
- from 5249 to 7544 ft (fig. 1 - b);
- from 7544 to 19680 ft (fig. 1 - c);
- above 19680 ft—out of range.
Each icon indicates that the computer has automatically
adjusted its mathematical model to the new altitude, thus
providing shorter curve times with increasing altitude.
DANGER: For dives at an altitude of more than 9843 ft
above sea level, DCS risk is significantly higher.
You should remember that if you travel to higher altitudes, the
nitrogen balance between your body and the environment can
be altered. It is advisable that after your arrival to higher altitudes
you wait at least three hours before diving, thus allowing for par-
tial nitrogen elimination from your body. Atmospheric pressure
at higher altitudes is lower than at sea level. When going to high-
er altitudes, the diver will have extra nitrogen in his/her body
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) button, you turn on