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iDive Easy, iDive Deep, iDive Tech+
User Manual
ver. 4.2
Avantgarde
Sport
Warning!
OS 4.x.x for iDive is required.
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  • Page 1 Easy, iDive Deep, iDive Tech+ User Manual ver. 4.2 Avantgarde Sport Warning! OS 4.x.x for iDive is required. edition edition...
  • Page 2 To receive all updates of this manual and notice of future updates of the “iDive” by e-mail, please send a message writing “iDive” update@ratio-computers.com to the following address: This service is highly recommended and it is completely free of charge.
  • Page 3 Warning! This Manual DOES NOT replace an adequate diving training and should be used only by those divers who have been appropriately trained by a certified diver training organization. To completely understand the terminology used in this manual and the functions of the dive computer a proper diving training is required.
  • Page 4 Think Green If possible do not print this manual. Use your tablet or your PC to consult it .

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INDEX Introduction The iDive outside water: 21 The Sleep Mode 22 Lock Screen Important Warnings 23 iDive menu structure 8 General Warnings 24 The watch screen 10 Danger Warning 25 Watch Menu 12 Diving with Mixes DISPLAY (Screen settings) 13 Limits of dive computers SYS SET (date and time) 13 Care and Maintenance PC MODE (connection to PC/Mac)
  • Page 6 INDEX The iDive after a dive Outdoor Functions 66 No-Fly 48 The Compass 67 Desaturation info 49 Weather Forecast 50 Altimeter, barometer, termometer Connect your iDive to a PC or a Mac 51 App for iDive L’iDive during the dive Update your iDive 53 Diving in Scuba mode (OC) Main Data...
  • Page 7 Thank you for having purchased the RATIO® computer. RATIO®, with the quality of its products, always stands by you to guarantee comfort, leisure and safety when diving. Check periodically the presence of possible updates of this manual on web site www.ratio-computers.com...

  • Page 8: General Warnings

    Important Warnings General Warnings It is necessary to read this manual carefully before using the computer RATIO®. A wrong use of this computer or its accessories will nullify the warranty and could cause permanent damages to the device and/or its accessories.
  • Page 9 • The computer doesn’t replace the learning of the diving decompression charts which we recommend to have always as backup along with a depth gauge and a watch. • Never share a unique computer for two divers while diving; every diver must have his/her device at his/her wrist, which can give information to him/her only.

  • Page 10: Danger Warning

    Danger Warning The computer IS NOT meant for a PROFESSIONAL use. The computer is meant exclusively for a sport, recreational or technical use. • A use which is not compliant to what has been said above, could expose the diver to an increasing risk of incurring in the Decompression Sickness (DCS).
  • Page 11 • We recommend to do dives within the safety curve, to reduce the risks inherent to the Decompression Sickness (DCS). • We recommend dives not deeper than 40 mt or according to the oxygen percentage contained inside the tank. Maximum PPO2 1,4 BAR •...

  • Page 12: Diving With Mixes

    Diving with Mixes The safety approximation of the Mix has to be decided by the diver. If you are not sure about the EAN safety approximation to be set for your dive, ask your diving instructor or your diving certification agency •...

  • Page 13: Limits Of Dive Computers

    • Do not expose the computer to the sun directly or to heat sources higher than 50°C. Store the computer in a fresh (5°C-25°C) and dry place. • Do not attempt to open, modify or repair the computer by yourself. You must always address to a RATIO dealer. • Do not put the computer inside a hyperbaric chamber.
  • Page 14 • Warranty is voided if the computer is opened by a not authorised assistance centre. • The RATIO iDive computer is designed to be waterproof in sea water but, at the end of every dive, it must be well rinsed in fresh water and it must not be dried exposing it at the direct sun light or at heat sources.

  • Page 15: Computer's Technical Characteristics

    Computer’s Technical Characteristics Hardware The computer is made in composite material - stainless steel and mineral glass (Sport Edition) or completely in stainless steel with sapphire glass (Avantgarde Edition). The screen is provided with a 100% matrix display with 80x80 pixel resolution and “Superbright” backlight each Led. Particular dedication has been put in developing a navigation system allowing the diver to have access to the different settings in an easy and intuitive way.

  • Page 16: Software

    Software RATIO® iDive Easy iDive Deep iDive Tech+ Air / Nitrox Air / Nitrox / Trimix (normoxic) Air / Nitrox / Trimix / CCR Dive Modes Gauge / Freedive Gauge / Freedive Gauge / Freedive 2 Mix 3 Mix 10 Mix...

  • Page 17: How To Recharge The Battery

    How to recharge the battery The iDive has a rechargeable Li-Ion battery without memory effect, the given autonomy data may change of +/-15% depending on the environment temperature. The autonomy may also change according to the device’s settings, the installed applications, operative system version, backlight settings and use. ATTENTION: Charge the computer completely before using it for the first time.
  • Page 18 The charging process is finished when the battery symbol disappears from the watch screen and the sleep mode is activated. Once the battery is completely charged, even if the device remains connected to electricity, the iDive interrupts the electricity feeding automatically. If you leave your device in charge longer than necessary (for ex. all night long) you could find the iDive in Sleep Mode.

  • Page 19: Diving In Cold Or Freezing Waters

    Diving in cold or freezing waters The RATIO Computers can be used even in case of dives in cold or freezing waters (<3°C); however, the exposure at particularly low temperatures, may affect negatively on the battery residual voltage. When diving in cold or freezing waters, the battery voltage may decrease more rapidly than normal.

  • Page 20: Privacy

    DAN DL7 The RATIO iDive is 100% compatible with the program for gathering data DAN DL7 of DSL Level 5 100% compatible with The DAN DL7 is a format owned by DAN, which summarizes all necessary information which are DAN DL7 needed for the studies, arranging them to be sent directly to DAN Europe’s central database.

  • Page 21: The Sleep Mode

    The iDive outside water: The Sleep Mode The iDive is provided with the Sleep Mode function. After 1 minute of complete stillness (for ex. when putting it on a night table during the night) to save battery the iDive display is switched off automatically.

  • Page 22: Lock Screen

    Lock Screen After 3 seconds of stillness in Watch mode the iDive goes in “block” mode automatically. After 60 seconds from the lock screen activation, the iDive model name is displayed under the time. Press any button to unlock the iDive. The iDive is unlocked when the battery % is displayed under the time screen, in the same position of the model name.

  • Page 23: Idive Menu Structure

    iDive menu structure 54° Start here. CHRONO MIX CHECK /exit/ Activate PITCH&ROLL MOON 200m backlight MAGMETER +27°C 990mb unlocked FITNESS iDive (the button only function ) iDive CLOCK ALARM iDive iDive Select Down Compass and Outdoor 12:30 DISPLAY 01/01 SYS SET Exit PC MODE iDive...

  • Page 24: The Watch Screen

    The watch screen Lock screen When not in Dive Mode, the watch screen is considered to be the iDive main screen. Unlock Unlock During the navigation among the different menu the iDive will come back to the watch screen automatically if any button is not pressed for over 60 seconds. 12:30 In watch screen there is displayed: Tech+...

  • Page 25: Watch Menu

    Watch Menu The Watch Menu contains all settings not directly associated with the dive. To have access to the Watch Menu unlock the iDive pressing any button and press C button in Watch Mode. Press buttons B and D to browse the menu entries rapidly and press C button to select the desired entry. Keep on pressing D to enter the menu second page.

  • Page 26: Display (Screen Settings

    DISPLAY (Screen settings) Unlocked iDive 12:30 DISPLAY The DISPLAY menu allows to change the iDive screen settings. Make reference to the SYS SET PC MODE 01/01 TRANSMIT picture at the side to navigate the DISPLAY menu. iDive iDive Select BKL LEVEL: (0-10). It regulates the backlight intensity. ATTENTION: setting a very high intensity will reduce the iDive autonomy.

  • Page 27: Sys Set (Date And Time

    SYS SET (date and time) Unlocked iDive 12:30 DISPLAY The Menu SYS SET allows to change the settings relating to the date and the time. SYS SET PC MODE 01/01 TRANSMIT iDive iDive UTC (Coordinated Universal Time): It regulates the first time zone “home”. Select UTC 2 (Coordinated Universal Time): It regulates the second time zone.

  • Page 28: Pc Mode (Connection To Pc/Mac

    TRANSMIT iDive iDive Select To download the DiveLogger RATIO® and connect your iDive to a PC/Mac to download your dives and carry out the updates log on the following address: http://www.ratio-computers.com/it/support/ PC MODE On the web site you will find a step-to-step tutorial to connect your iDive to the Divelogger.

  • Page 29: Transmit (Pairing With The Cc Transmitter

    Select The RATIO® CC Transmister dedicated manual (how to pair, how to use, etc.) is available on: http://www.ratio-computers.com/support/ TX ID: Select EXIT with C button and press D to exit (the automatic exit after 60 seconds is not is not active...

  • Page 30: Compass (Compass Settings

    COMPASS (Compass settings) Unlocked iDive 12:30 DISPLAY COMPASS SYS SET DEFAULT The COMPASS menu allows to set the compass. PC MODE INFO TRANSMIT 01/01 iDive iDive iDive DECLIN: The declination is used to compensate the difference between the geographic and the magnetic north. This data can be obtained visiting specific web sites. (If you don’t know how to set the DECLIN value, leave it at 0.0) DIR: (EAST or WEST) The direction is used to indicate the Earth magnetic field’...

  • Page 31: Reset To Default

    Reset to Default Unlocked iDive To navigate this menu follow the instructions shown in the picture on the left. 12:30 DISPLAY COMPASS SYS SET DEFAULT PC MODE INFO TRANSMIT SETTINGS: 01/01 Yes/No. To reset all menu entries to the default settings. iDive iDive iDive...

  • Page 32: Info (Idive Information

    01/01 iDive iDive iDive Complete model name (RATIO - iDive “model name”) S/N: the unit’ s serial number. APOS: Operative system version installed in the unit To exit select C (or wait for 120 seconds without pressing any button) RATIO...

  • Page 33: Dive Menu

    Dive Menu The dive Menu contains all settings directly connected to the dive. To enter the Dive Menu unlock the iDive pressing any buttons and from the watch screen press D button to enter the dive screen, thenpress button to enter the Dive Menu. Press buttons B and D to browse the menu entries and press C button to select the desired entry.

  • Page 34: Dive Set

    DIVE SET 1 Unlocked iDive 12:30 The DIVE SET 1 menu displays the first part of the iDive dive settings. DIVE SET1 DIVE SET2 CCR SET DIVE m/min DEPTH 01/01 WATER: (SALT/FRESH): It selects the kind of water (SALT= Salty, FRESH= fresh) iDive iDive iDive...
  • Page 35 P.SAFE: Protection Level (OC = Open Circuit Dive) DIVE m/min DEPTH 01/01 Bühlmann ZHL-16 B The iDive Easy (in OC mode) uses the algorithm for iDive iDive iDive decompression calculation. The iDive conservatism can be changed on pre-set levels from 0 to 5.
  • Page 36 DIVE SET 1 for iDive Deep 12:30 DIVE SET1 DIVE SET2 P.SAFE: Protection Level (OC = Open Circuit Dive) DIVE m/min DEPTH 01/01 Bühlmann ZHL-16 B or the VPM-B The iDive Deep (in OC mode) uses the iDive iDive iDive algorithm for decompression calculation.
  • Page 37 UNITS: m/°C MODE: SCUbA The RATIO iDive is not responsible for damages to people or objects due to a wrong GFL/GFH: 93/93 setting of such parametres. ALGORITHM: If you have any doubts on your device’s setting, you can set the company’s parametres from the menu DEFAULT...
  • Page 38 DO NOT CHANGE THE CRITICAL BUBBLE RADIUS WITHOUT HAVING RECEIVED A SUITABLE TRAINING. For iDive Tech+ only The RATIO iDive is not responsible for damages to people or objects due to a wrong setting of such parametres. SALT WATER: Change...

  • Page 39: Dive Set

    Used in scuba DIVE SET 2 mode only Unlocked iDive 12:30 DIVE SET1 The DIVE SET 2 Menu displays the second part of the iDive dive settings. DIVE SET2 CCR SET DIVE m/min DEPTH 01/01 S.S. DPT: (Safety Stop Depth) (3-9): The depth at which you want to carry out the Safety iDive iDive iDive...

  • Page 40: Mix (Mix Settings

    PPO2: (Partial O2 pressure): It indicates the maximum PPO2 whith which you intend to use the mix. (for iDive Easy: 1.2-1.6; for iDive Deep: 1.0-1.6; for iDive Tech+: 0.4-1.6) MOD: Maximum depth to which the mix created can be used. The MOD is re-calculated automatically every time the MIX or the PPO2 value are changed.

  • Page 41: Diving With More Than 1 Mix

    PPO2: (Partial O2 pressure): It indicates the maximum PPO2 whith which you intend to use Select NEXT to set Mix2, Mix3 etc. the mix. (for iDive Easy: 1.2-1.6; for iDive Deep: 1.0-1.6; for iDive Tech+: 0.4-1.6) MOD: Maximum depth to which the mix created can be used. The MOD is re-calculated automatically every time the MIX or the PPO2 value are changed.

  • Page 42: Ccr Set (For Idive Tech+ Only

    CCR SET (for iDive Tech+ only) Unlocked iDive Attention: Enable the Rebreather mode (CCR) only for dives with rebreather. The CCR 12:30 DIVE SET1 DIVE SET2 mode is not suitable for dives in open circuit! CCR SET DIVE m/min DEPTH 01/01 Attention: Diving with Rebreather requires a specific training !!! iDive...

  • Page 43: Dil (Diluents) (For Idive Tech+ Only

    DIL (Diluents) (for iDive Tech+ only) Unlocked iDive 12:30 PLANNER ATTENTION: The diluents are active ONLY if the CCR mode is ON LOGbOOK ALARM DIVE m/min DEPTH 01/01 ATTENTION: The diluent 1 is always the starting one. iDive iDive iDive It is possinble to set up to 3 diluents.

  • Page 44: Planner (Inside Ndls

    PLANNER (inside NDLs) Unlocked iDive 12:30 PLANNER The iDive integrates a complete planner (both for no-deco and deco dives) LOGbOOK ALARM DIVE m/min DEPTH 01/01 Attention: To change the dive parameters set on the iDive through the DIVE SET iDive iDive iDive and MIX menu, the iDive will simulate a dive using the current settings.

  • Page 45: Planner (Deco Planner

    PLANNER (deco planner) Unlocked iDive 12:30 The iDive integrates a complete planner for squares dives . PLANNER LOGbOOK ALARM DIVE m/min DEPTH 01/01 Attention: To change the dive parameters set on the iDive through the DIVE SET iDive iDive iDive and MIX menu, the iDive will simulate a dive using the current settings.

  • Page 46: Logbook

    The data memorized in the iDive Logbook can be downloaded on PC or Mac using the USB cable included in the package and the DiveLogger software that can be downloaded from the website ratio-computers.com (see the dedicated chapter in this manual).

  • Page 47: Alarm (Alarms Open Circuit

    ALARM (Alarms Open Circuit) Use it only in Unlocked scuba function iDive 12:30 PLANNER The ALARM menu allows to activate (YES) or deactivate (NO) the iDive acoustic LOGbOOK ALARM DIVE m/min DEPTH 01/01 alarms in open circuit mode. iDive iDive iDive ATTENTION: Unless in case of particular needs, it is NOT recommended to deactivate the acoustic alarms.
  • Page 48 Outdoor Functions Unlocked iDive 12:30 54° The Compass 200m 01/01 +27°C 990mb iDive iDive To have access to the Compass screen press B button, the compass is available also during the dive. ATTENTION: In case you see the message “CALIBRATE” or if the compass would not be fluid or functioning correctly, it is necessary to calibrate it.
  • Page 49 Weather Forecast Unlocked iDive 12:30 54° Weather forecasting is based on the monitoring of air pressure in the previous 18 hours thanks 200m 01/01 to the integrated barometer. In order to have a reliable weather forecasting, it is necessary not +27°C 990mb iDive...

  • Page 50: Altimeter, Barometer, Termometer

    Altimeter, barometer, termometer Unlocked iDive 12:30 54° 200m 01/01 Altimeter: (In the middle, stated in metres or feet) indicates the elevation on the sea level. +27°C 990mb iDive iDive The value of the elevation on the sea level is calculated on the basis of the barometric pressure. Warning: the accuracy in the measurement of the elevation directly depends on the air pressure as well as on the humidity which is present in the seat of the sensor.
  • Page 51 +27°C 990mb CLOCK ALARM iDive iDive iDive Open the menu pressing B button from the Compass screen. Down Select A dedicated manual for the Apps is available on: http://www.ratio-computers.com/support CHRONO MIX CHECK /exit/ PITCH&ROLL MOON MAGMETER FITNESS CLOCK ALARM Exit...
  • Page 52 L’iDive during the dive iDive starts automatically a dive passed 1,5mt of depth. As default setting the iDive starts a dive in OC (SCUBA) mode. You can set the default mode (SCUBA, GAUGE, FREE) from the DIVE SET 1 menu (see dedicated section on this manual). Or you can select the desidered dive mode pressing D button some seconds before to start the dive.

  • Page 53: Diving In Scuba Mode (Oc

    Diving in Scuba mode (OC) WARNING: This manual DOES NOT replace an adequate diving training ! During a dive in OC (Open Circuit) the iDive will show: Main Data Current depth (on the left): In meters or feets Run time (on the right): Elapsed time from the beginning of the dive (minutes:seconds) Dive mode (on the top-right): OC = Open Circuit m/min 37.4...
  • Page 54 WARNING: This manual DOES NOT replace an adequate diving training ! Safety Stop: If the Safety Stop (recommended for any kind of dive) is activated, it will be shown on the computer’s central line during the ascent starting from a depth of 9 mt.

  • Page 55: Other Informations About The Dive

    Other informations about the dive During the dive in OC is possible to display other informations about the current dive. Press D to scroll the available informations (on loop). Active Mix (left): Mix currently used. (it flashes if in the set of the scheduled mixes a better mix is available). Ascent speed (center): Ascent speed expressed in mt/min (or ft/min) m/min Max Depth (right): Maximum reached depth during the dive.
  • Page 56 ALG (left): Set conservatism. CNS (center): Accumulated % of CNS. AVG (right): Average Depth. 12.4 iDive Next Graphic profile (center): Real time graphic profile. Time (Bottom-right): Time in hh:mm TIME 11:30 iDive back to dive screen / dive table...

  • Page 57: Deco Table During The Dive

    Deco Table during the dive This menu is available only if during diving you have accumulated decompression. In case your dive needs more than 5 deco stops, press D to display the next page. 99/0 In this menu it is possible to visualize all decompression stops and the Mix that can 99/0 be used among the ones expected for the current dive status.

  • Page 58: Mix Change During The Dive

    Mix change during the dive If besides the bottom mix in the mix chart, decompressive mixes are set as well, the computer will warn the user when it’s the right moment to change the mix, making the MIX area (on bottom left of the main screen) blinking (see picture). Pressing the button C you have access to the screen CHANGE MIX (only if a better iDive iDive...

  • Page 59: Force A Mix Change During The Dive

    Force a mix change during the dive During the dive is possibile to change the MIX even if it is not suggested by the iDive (“force the mix change”). All the decompression calculations will be updated T TS STOP TIME automatically by the iDive.

  • Page 60: Change The Set Point During A Dive (Idive Tech+ Only

    Change the set point during a dive (iDive Tech+ only) iDive Tech+ in CCR mode allows to manually change the SET POINT during the dive: T TS STOP TIME ATTENTION: Refer to “CCR Settings” on this manual to know how to Set the SETPOINTS on your iDive Tech+ PPO2 iDive...

  • Page 61: Change The Diluent During The Dive (Idive Tech+ Only

    Change the Diluent during the dive (iDive Tech+ only) iDive Tech+ in CCR mode allows to manually change the Diluents during the dive: T TS STOP TIME During the dive the iDive Tech+ allows to set one of the 3 diluents You can not set the value of a diluent during the dive.

  • Page 62: From Ccr To Oc During The Dive (Idive Tech+ Only

    From CCR to OC during the dive (iDive Tech+ only) iDive Tech+ allows to switch from CCR mode to OC mode and vice versa during the dive. In order to switch from CCR to OC during the dive: Press C button to access the CCR SET iDive Press button to set OC...

  • Page 63: Gauge Mode

    GAUGE Mode WARNING: This manual DOES NOT replace an adequate diving training ! Use the Gauge mode as described in the example on the left: ATTENTION: To use the iDive in GAUGE mode an adequate training is necessary! During a dive in GAUGE mode the iDive shows: GAUGE Compass Current Depth (Top-left): In mt or ft.

  • Page 64: Free Dive Mode (Free

    WARNING: This manual DOES NOT replace an adequate diving training ! Free dive mode (Free) During a Free diving (FREE) session the iDive shows: Warning: For safety reasons, it is NOT possible to set the FREE mode as main mode if at least 12 hours have passed from the last SCUBA or GAUGE dive.

  • Page 65: Compass When Diving

    Compass when diving Press B to display the Compass. The Compass is available in all dive modes (OC, FREE, GAUGE) WARNING: If the alert “CALIBRATE” is shown or if the compass is not smooth or if the compass is not working properly you need to calibrate the compass. In order to calibrate the compass see COMPASS chapter in this manual.
  • Page 66 The iDive after a dive WARNING: This manual DOES NOT replace an adequate diving training ! No-Fly Flying after scuba diving (OC or GAUGE), increases the risk of DCS because of the decreasing atmospheric pressure as we ascend. You might have only a few tiny bubbles, causing no problems at all, in your body when you reach the surface after a dive.
  • Page 67 Desaturation info WARNING: This manual DOES NOT replace an adequate diving training ! Unlocked iDive 12:30 Desat: 11:45 No Fly: 11:45 After 10 minutes from the last dive (OC or GAUGE) the desaturation information will be Surf Time: 01:24 NO FLY DIVE m/min DEPTH...
  • Page 68 DiveLogger 4 is required. (The DiveLogger 3 will not work with the iDive OS 4.x) You can download the DiveLogger 4 from the website: http://www.ratio-computers.com/support/ Tutorials, troubleshootings and FAQ are also available on the website ratio-computers.com For further assistance: support@ratio-computers.com...
  • Page 69 - Consider that after an update the iDive will be “Reset to Default” (both settings and tissue) (see page “RESET TO DEFAULT” of this manual) - Consider to perform a complete recharge of your iDive (not mandatory but suggested) More support and tutorials are available here: http://www.ratio-computers.com/support/troubleshooting.htm...
  • Page 70 To receive all updates of this manual and notice of future updates of the “iDive” by e-mail, please send a message writing “iDive” update@ratio-computers.com to the following address: This service is highly recommended and it is completely free of charge.
  • Page 71 © 2017 The reproduction, even partial, without stated approval is severely prohibited RATIO® Computers.

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