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  • Page 1 SEEMANN XP 5 OWNER`S GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Decompression Model

    Johann-Höllfritsch-Str. 47 D-90530 Wendelstein TRADEMARK NOTICE XP 5, Seemann and the Semann logo are all registered and unregistered trademarks of Seenmann Sub GmbH & Co. KG. All rights are reserved. PATENT NOTICE U.S. Patents have been issued, or applied for, to protect the following design features: Dive Time Remaining (U.S.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS WARRANTY .................................. 2 NOTICES ..................................2 DECOMPRESSION MODEL ............................2 FEATURES AND DISPLAYS ....................7 CONTROL BUTTONS ..............................9 BAR GRAPHS ................................9 Nitrogen Bar Graph ..............................9 Oxygen (O2) Bar Graph ............................10 Variable Ascent Rate Indicator ..........................10 INFORMATIONAL DISPLAYS ............................
  • Page 4 CONTENTS (continued) PRE DIVE PLAN MODE ....................45 DIVE PLANNER ................................. 46 DIVE MODES ........................49 DIVE MODE BAR GRAPHS ............................50 CONTROL OF DISPLAYS ............................50 NO DECOMPRESSION DIVE MODE .......................... 51 DECOMPRESSION DIVE MODE ..........................52 VIOLATION MODES ..............................56 Conditional Violation Mode ............................
  • Page 5 CONTENTS (continued) CARE, MAINTENANCE, AND SERVICE ................. 81 CARE AND CLEANING ............................. 82 INSPECTIONS AND SERVICE ..........................83 BATTERY REPLACEMENT ............................84 REFERENCE ........................89 DECOMPRESSION MODEL ............................90 TISSUE COMPARTMENT CONTROL ......................... 90 NO DECOMPRESSION LIMITS ........................... 91 OXYGEN EXPOSURE LIMITS ............................ 92 ALTITUDE DIVING ..............................
  • Page 6 These dives represent gross excursions into decompres- sion that are beyond the boundaries and spirit of the XP 5 design. If you are following these dive profiles, SEEMANN advises you not to use an XP 5 dive computer.

  • Page 7: Features And Displays

    FEATURES and DISPLAYS...
  • Page 8 WELCOME TO SEEMANN ! THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THE XP 5 ! Your XP 5 presents the information that you need before, during, and after your air (or nitrox) dives using a combination of easy to read displays and identification icons. It can also be set to operate simply as a digital depth gauge/timer.

  • Page 9: Control Buttons

    CONTROL BUTTONS The two Control Buttons allow you to select display options, access specific information when you want to see it, and activate the Backlight. The Front button is named Advance (Fig. 1a) and the Side button Select (Fig. 1b). BAR GRAPHS Nitrogen Bar Graph The Nitrogen Bar Graph (Fig.

  • Page 10: Oxygen (O2) Bar Graph

    Oxygen (O2) Accumulation Bar Graph The O2 Bar Graph (Fig. 2a) represents oxygen loading, your relative oxygen tolerance dosage (OTU), showing the maximum of either per dive accumulated oxygen, or 24 hour period accumulated oxygen. As your accumulation in- creases during the dive, segments will add to the Bar Graph, and as loading decreases, it will begin to recede, in- dicating that additional exposure is allowed.

  • Page 11: Informational Displays

    INFORMATIONAL DISPLAYS Each numeric and graphic display represents a unique piece of information. It is imperative that you understand the formats, ranges, and values of the information represented to avoid any possible misunderstanding that could result in error. Depth Displays During a dive, the Current Depth display (Fig.

  • Page 12: Temperature Display

    Due to the importance of the information it presents, the Main Time display (Fig. 4a) is configured with the largest segments of the LCD. A second time display (Fig. 4b) is located in the lower window. Both displays are identified by a clock icon.

  • Page 13: Audible Alarm

    AUDIBLE ALARM When warning situations activate the Alarm, the unit will emit a continuous tone for 30 seconds, or until the situation is corrected, or it is acknowledged by pressing the Advance (Front) button for 2 seconds. If acknowledged by the user and the situation corrected, the Alarm will sound again upon reentry into the warning situation, or entry into another type of warning situation.

  • Page 14: Backlight

    (Fig. 6). After releasing the button the XP 5 will shut down and has to be restarted. NOTE: SEEMANN recommends that you always carry primary and backup dive lights when conducting dives that could include low light Fig.

  • Page 15: Power Supply

    POWER SUPPLY The XP 5 utilizes one (1) type CR 2450 Lithium 3 volt cell that should provide approximately 300 hours of continu- ous, or 50 activation periods, of operation. • If you conduct 1 dive each time the unit is activated, you should obtain approximately 50 dives.

  • Page 16: Low Battery Condition

    Low Battery Condition Voltage level is checked upon activation and every 10 min- utes during operation. • If a Low Battery Condition exists when the unit is acti- vated (by pressing the button), the Battery icon will ap- pear flashing once per second for 5 seconds (Fig. 8) fol- lowed by shutdown of the unit.

  • Page 17: Fo2 Mode

    FO2 MODE After Activation, the XP 5 will operate as an Air computer without displaying information associated with oxygen cal- culations, unless it is set for a percentage of oxygen (FO2) other than Air (numerical value between 21 and 50 %). NOTE: Setting FO2 is described on Page 27.

  • Page 18: Fo2 50% Default

    WARNING: The percentage of oxygen (FO2) in the nitrox mix being used must be set 'before each' nitrox dive, unless the FO2 50% Default feature has been turned OFF. FO2 50% Default If the Default is set to ON and FO2 is set to a value 'greater than 21%', the FO2 set point value will automatically revert to 50% 10 minutes after that dive (Fig.

  • Page 19: Dive Time Remaining

    DIVE TIME REMAINING One of the most important pieces of information on Aeris dive computers is the 'Dive Time Remaining numeric display'. The dive computer constantly monitors no decom- pression status and oxygen exposure. The Dive Time Remaining* display will indicate the time that is more critical for you at that particular moment (i.e.;...
  • Page 20 As you ascend from depth following a dive that has approached the no decompression limit, the Nitrogen Bar Graph will recede as control shifts to slower compart- ments. This is a feature of the decompression model that is the basis for multilevel diving, one of the most important advantages that Aeris dive computers offer.
  • Page 21 WARNINGS AND SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS • It should not be considered that the capabilities built into the XP 5 provide an implied approval or consent from SEEMANN for individuals to exceed the defined limits for recreational diving, as agreed on by all internationally recognized training agencies.
  • Page 22 LCD LAYOUT Components: a. Nitrogen Loading Bar Graph b. Oxygen Accumulation Bar Graph c. Variable Ascent Rate Indicator d. Select (side) Button e. Advance (front) Button f. Graphic - Maximum Depth g. Battery Consumption Indicator h. Icon - Alarm i. Icon - O2 (oxygen) j.

  • Page 23: Activation And Setup

    WARNING: During Activation and Diagnostics, if any display or func- tion varies from the information presented here, return the XP 5 to your Authorized SEEMANN Dealer for inspection. ACTIVATION and SETUP...

  • Page 24: Activation

    ACTIVATION To Activate the XP 5, press and release the Front (Advance) button. Backup Activation (only functional if the Water Activation feature is set ON) As a backup, the XP 5 will also automatically activate by water contact. This is accomplished by bridging the gap between contacts located on the stems of the control buttons and back of the module.

  • Page 25: Surface Mode

    SURFACE MODE Surface Mode, identified by the Surface Time icon (Fig. 16a), follows Diagnostic Mode after Activation. Information includes Dive Number '0' (no dive made yet), the Battery Consumption Indicator, Surface Time (with flashing colon), Temperature (and icon), and Time of Day (with icon). NOTE: If the wet contacts are bridged, the graphic 'H2O' will appear in place of the dive number '0' (Fig.

  • Page 26: Set Modes

    SET MODES To help simplify the operations you might perform at the dive site, settings are divided into 2 categories. Set Mode #1 includes several settings that you would change more often and Set Mode #2 includes those items not likely to change once you set them.

  • Page 27: Entering Settings -Set Mode #1

    ENTERING SETTINGS -SET MODE #1 TO SET - FO2 (while in the Surface Mode) Factory set for Air, FO2 can also be set to values between 21 and 50% in increments of 1%. FO2 defaults to the Air setting whenever the XP 5 shuts off. •...
  • Page 28 TO SET - MAX DEPTH ALARM (while in the Surface Mode) Factory set for 330 feet, the Maximum Depth Alarm can be set to values between 30 feet (3 meters) and 330 feet ( 99 meters) in increments of 10 foot (3 meters). •...
  • Page 29 TO SET - ELAPSED DIVE TIME ALARM (while in the Surface Mode) Factory set for 0:00 hr:min, the Alarm can be set to values between 0:10 and 3:00 hr:min in increments of 0:05 hr:min. • Press Both buttons simultaneously, release when SET: 1 appears.
  • Page 30 PC INTERFACE PC Interface is not a setting, it is included in the Set 1 menu NOTE: For more for easy access when data in the unit's memory is to be information re- downloaded (copied) to the PC download software garding PC Inter- program for storage and viewing.

  • Page 31: Entering Settings -Set Mode #2

    ENTERING SETTINGS -SET MODE #2 NOTE: To return to Surface Mode at any time while in Set Mode, press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds. The unit will automatically revert to Surface Mode after 2 minutes if no button is pressed. TO SET - UNITS OF MEASURE (while in the Surface Mode) Factory set for Imperial, Units of Measure can also be set...
  • Page 32 TO SET - HOUR FORMAT (while in the Surface Mode) Factory set for 12 Hr (12: Am to 11: Pm), the Format can also be set for 24 Hr (0: to 24: hours). • Press Both buttons simultaneously, release when SET: 2 appears.
  • Page 33 TO SET - TIME OF DAY (while in the Surface Mode) Factory set for factory local time, the Time can be set to values between 01:00 to 12:59 (Am/Pm) or 0:00 to 23:59 (24 Hr Format). • Press Both buttons, release when SET: 2 appears. •...
  • Page 34 TO SET - YEAR (while in the Surface Mode) Factory set for the factory local Date, the Date can be set to values between 01/01/01 and 12/31/20. • After having set and accepted the Time of Day, the Date appears with the graphic dAY, and Year value flashing (Fig.
  • Page 35 TO SET - AUDIBLE ALARM (while in the Surface Mode) Factory set for ON, the Alarm can be also be set to OFF. This setting also applies to the LED Warning Indicator that is synchronized with the Audible. When set OFF, the Alarm will not sound during the conditions described on page 13.
  • Page 36 TO SET - MAX NITROGEN BAR GRAPH ALARM (while in the Surface Mode) Factory set for DECO (all 8 segments), the Maximum Nitrogen Bar Graph (NiBG) Alarm can be set to values be- tween DECO (8 segments) and 1 segment. •...
  • Page 37 TO SET - DIVE TIME REMAINING ALARM (while in the Surface Mode) Factory set for 0:00 (minutes), the Dive Time Remaining Alarm can be set to values between 0:00 and 0:20 (minutes) in increments of 1 minute. • Press Both buttons simultaneously, release when SET: 2 appears.
  • Page 38 TO SET - MAXIMUM PO2 ALARM (while in the Surface Mode) Factory set for 1.60 (ATA), the Maximum PO2 Alarm can be set to values between 1.20 and 1.60 (ATA) in incre- ments of .10 (ATA). • Press Both buttons simultaneously, release when SET: 2 appears.
  • Page 39 TO SET - FO2 50% DEFAULT (while in the Surface Mode) Factory set ON, the FO2 50% Default feature can be set to OFF. The effects of this feature being ON or OFF are described on page 18. • Press Both buttons simultaneously, release when SET: 2 appears.
  • Page 40 TO SET - BACKLIGHT DURATION (while in the Surface Mode) Factory set for 7 (seconds), the Backlight Duration can be set to values of 0, 3, or 7 (seconds). • Press Both buttons simultaneously, release when SET: 2 appears. • Press and release the Advance (Front) button, the Units screen appears with the set point flashing.
  • Page 41 TO SET - SAMPLING RATE (while in the Surface Mode) Factory set for 30 sec., the Sampling Rate can be set to values of 2, 15, 30, or 60 sec., or 2, 5, 10 ft (.5, 1.5, 3 m). Sampling Rate is the interval at which data samples are recorded during a dive for subsequent download to the PC program.
  • Page 42 TO SET - USER SET DIGITAL GAUGE MODE (while in the Surface Mode) Factory set OFF, User Set Digital Gauge Mode can also be set ON. This feature is also described on page 66. NOTE: Once a dive is made with this feature set ON, the setting will be locked ON for 24 hours after the dive.
  • Page 43 TO SET - WATER ACTIVATION (while in the Surface Mode) Factory set ON, this feature can also be set OFF. When set ON, the XP 5 will automatically Activate and enter Dive Mode upon immersion in water and descent to 5 ft (1.5 m). WARNING: If the Water Activation feature is set OFF, the XP 5 must be manually (push button) activated prior to commencing a dive.
  • Page 44 WARNINGS AND SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS • There are few legitimate excuses for making unplanned Decompression dives, and the consequences of this type of diving can be severe. By making an unplanned De- compression dive without the necessary preparation and training, you will have placed yourself in an unnecessarily dangerous situation.

  • Page 45: Pre Dive Plan Mode

    PRE DIVE PLAN MODE...

  • Page 46: Dive Planner

    DIVE PLANNER WARNING: The available dive times provided by the Dive Planner are only predictions. Depending on cylinder size, breathing gas consump- tion, and oxygen accumulation you may have less time available than indicated because of breathing gas quantity or other limitations. The Dive Planner should be reviewed prior to every dive to help you plan your dive as required to avoid exceeding no decompression or oxygen exposure limits.
  • Page 47 No decompression times are only displayed for depths where there is at least 3 minutes of theoretical dive time available at the depth, taking into account a descent rate of 120 feet (36 meters) per minute. Depths greater than the maximum depth that can be achieved with a PO2 of 1.60 ATA will not be displayed.
  • Page 48 WARNINGS AND SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS • The percentage of oxygen (FO2) in the nitrox mix being used must be 'set before each nitrox dive', unless the FO2 50% Default feature is set OFF (a user setting). • The Dive Planner provides predicted times for subsequent dives. Depending on cyl- inder size, breathing gas consumption, and oxygen accumulation, you may have less time available than indicated because of breathing gas quantity or other limitations.

  • Page 49: Dive Modes

    WARNINGS: Making decompression dives without the proper preparation and train- ing will place you in an unnecessarily dangerous situation. Existing data for making planned decompression dives is extremely lim- ited, and virtually non-existent for repetitive decompression diving. Decompression diving greatly increases your risk of decompression sickness.

  • Page 50: Dive Mode Bar Graphs

    DIVE MODE BAR GRAPHS As your depth and elapsed dive time increase, the Nitrogen Bar Graph (Fig. 43a) will fill with segments (green toward red) to represent the absorption of nitrogen. While ascending to shallower depths, the segments that have filled the Nitrogen Bar Graph will begin to recede, offering a graphic representation of your multilevel diving capability.

  • Page 51: No Decompression Dive Mode

    During conditions in which cautionary type information is displayed (e.g., Decompression, High PO2, etc.), there is a Main Display of important information relevant to the specific condition. The diver can access another display, but it will revert to the Main Display after 3 seconds. NO DECOMPRESSION DIVE MODE The XP 5 will enter the No Decompression Dive Mode when you descend deeper than 4 feet (1.2 meters).
  • Page 52 No Decompression Dive Mode - Display #3 (Fig. 46) Information includes - Current Depth, Dive Time Remaining (and Mode icon), current value of PO2 (if a nitrox dive), and applicable bar graphs. • press the Advance (Front) button to view Display #1. No Decompression Dive Mode - SAFETY STOP Upon ascending to 20 feet (6 meters) on any No Decom- Fig.

  • Page 53: Decompression Dive Mode

    DECOMPRESSION DIVE MODE The XP 5 is designed to help you by providing a representa- tion of how close you are to entering decompression. De- compression Dive Mode activates when theoretical No Decompression time/depth limits are exceeded. Entry into Decompression Dive Mode (Fig. 47) Upon entering Decompression Mode, the Audible Alarm will sound for 30 seconds, or until acknowledged.
  • Page 54 Managing Decompression Stops The amount of decompression credit time that you receive is dependent on depth, with slightly less credit given the deeper you are. You should stay slightly deeper (Fig. 48a) than the Required Stop Depth indicated (Fig. 48b) until the next shallower Stop Depth appears.
  • Page 55 Decompression Dive Mode - Display #3 (Fig. 50) This display is only available during nitrox dives. Information includes - Current Depth, Total Ascent Time, the letters PO2 and current value of PO2, and applicable bar graphs. • press the Advance (Front) button to view Display #1. NOTE: While in Decompression Mode, the XP 5 will automatically revert to the Main Display after 3 seconds unless the Advance (Front)

  • Page 56: Violation Modes

    VIOLATION MODES Violation Modes that the XP 5 can enter are termed - Condi- tional, Delayed, and Immediate. Permanent Violation Mode and Gauge Mode are continuations of these. WARNING: It is important to understand each different Violation Mode and how to carry out emergency procedures in the event that you enter one.

  • Page 57: Conditional Violation Mode

    Conditional Violation Mode The XP 5 will enter the Conditional Violation Mode if you ascend to a depth shallower (Fig. 51a) than the Required Decompression Ceiling Stop Depth dis- played (Fig. 51b). • Unless set OFF (a user setting), the Audible Alarm will emit a continuous tone for 30 seconds or until acknowledged by pressing the Advance (Front) button.

  • Page 58: Delayed Violation Modes

    NOTE: Upon entry into Delayed Violation Flashing Modes, the Audible Alarm will sound, even if it is user Set OFF. It cannot be turned off by pressing the Advance (Front) button. Delayed Violation Mode #1 (Fig. 52) If you remain above the Required Ceiling Stop Depth for 'more than 5 minutes', the Nitrogen Bar Graph and Total Ascent Time display will flash until you descend be- Flashing...

  • Page 59: Immediate Violation Mode And Gauge Mode

    Delayed Violation Mode #3 (Fig. 54) If you descend deeper than 330 feet (99.5 meters), the Nitrogen Bar Graph will flash, and the Current Depth and Max Depth displays will only indicate 3 dashes ( - - -). Upon ascending above 330 feet (99.5 meters), the Current Depth display will be restored, however Max Depth will only display 3 dashes for the remainder of that dive.
  • Page 60 Gauge Mode turns the XP 5 into a digital instrument with- out any decompression or oxygen monitoring functions. Only Current Depth, Max Depth, Elapsed Dive Time, and the Ascent Rate Indicator will be displayed (Fig. 55). The Nitro- gen Bar Graph and O2 Bar Graph will flash as a warning of this condition.

  • Page 61: High Po2 Dive Mode

    HIGH PO2 DIVE MODE As depth increases during a dive, the partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) increases. When PO2 becomes equal to, or greater than, 1.40 ATA, or 0.2 ATA less than the PO2 Alarm set point (a user setting); the Audible Alarm will sound (unless set OFF), and the current PO2 value, PO2 symbol, O2 segment of the O2 Bar Graph, and UP Arrow will appear on the Main Display as a warning until PO2 de-...

  • Page 62: High Oxygen Accumulation

    SEEMANN strongly recommends that you avoid exceeding oxygen exposure limits, and reminds you that nitrox diving requires special training and understanding of the effects of oxygen toxicity.
  • Page 63 If the theoretical amount of oxygen accumulated equals, or exceeds, the limit for a single exposure, or the exposure limit for a 24 hour period, Oxygen Dive Time Remain- ing becomes zero (0:00) and the O2 Bar Graph will enter the red O2 Zone (Fig. 59). The Audible Alarm will sound (unless set OFF) and the UP Arrow and the full O2 Bar Graph will flash as a warning until the level of oxygen decreases below the limit.

  • Page 64: User Set Digital Gauge Mode

    USER SET DIGITAL GAUGE MODE (also refer to page 42) When Digital Gauge Mode is set for ON, the XP 5 will oper- ate as a digital Depth Gauge/Timer without performing nitrogen and oxygen calculations. While in this mode, the range of the Current and Max Depth displays are extended to 399 feet (120 meters) to accommodate activities involving diving with advanced breathing gas mixtures or free diving beyond the normal...

  • Page 65: Post Dive Modes

    POST DIVE MODES...

  • Page 66: Post Dive Surface Mode

    POST DIVE SURFACE MODE When you ascend to 3 feet (1 meter) or shallower, the XP 5 will enter Surface Mode and begin counting your surface interval. TRANSITION PERIOD The first 10 minutes is, in affect, a Transition Period during which time the following information is displayed (Fig.
  • Page 67 To view that dive's Log (Fig. 62) - Refer to page 70 for a description of the Log Mode and displays. • press the Advance (Front) button 1 time • press the Select (Side) button 1 time to view the Nitrogen data screen •...

  • Page 68: After The Transition Period (The First 2 Hours)

    AFTER THE TRANSITION PERIOD (THE FIRST 2 HOURS) For the remainder of the first 2 hours after surfacing, information will continue to be displayed as Surface Mode (Fig. 63) and you will have full access to other modes (e.g., Plan, Fly, Desat, Log, Set, PC, Sim). To access the Dive Planner (Plan Mode) - (page 48) •...

  • Page 69: To Access The Time To Fly Countdown

    To access the Time to Fly Countdown - • press the Advance (Front) button 2 times (while in Surface Mode) • The unit will revert to Surface Mode after 2 minutes, unless the Advance (Front) button is pressed to access the Desat Time Countdown. •...

  • Page 70: To Access The Time To Desaturate Countdown

    To access the Time to Desaturate Countdown - • press the Advance (Front) button 3 times (while in Surface Mode) • The countdown starts 10 minutes after surfacing at 23:50 (hr:min) maximum and counts down to 0:00 (hr:min). The Time to Desaturate Countdown displays the graphic SAT and a counter (Fig.
  • Page 71 Button Control in Log Mode - • The Advance (Front) button is used to access a specific dive's Log. • The Select (Side) button is used to view the second and third screens (Nitrogen and Oxygen related data) for that dive.
  • Page 72 To view the Second Screen of the Log (Nitrogen data) (Fig. 68) - • press the Select (Side) button 1 time. Displayed will be - • Log Mode icon • Maximum Depth - reached during the dive (and graphic) • Elapsed Dive Time (and icon) •...

  • Page 73: After The First 2 Hours

    AFTER THE FIRST 2 HOURS Two hours after the last dive Surface Mode will no longer be displayed, the Time to Fly and Desaturation countdowns will be displayed alternately for 3 seconds each until they count down to 0:00 or another dive is made. To access other modes or enter settings - •...

  • Page 74: Downloading Data To A Pc

    ® Compatibility requirements and instructions are provided with the optional download package that is available from your Authorized SEEMANN Dealer. NOTE: Ensure that the download product that you acquire is compatible with the XP 5 and the PC equipment that you will be using.

  • Page 75: Simulator (Demo) Mode

    SIMULATOR (DEMO) MODE...
  • Page 76 SIMULATOR MODE This mode provides you with the ability to practice various dive mode scenarios and computer functions while observing the various displays. • At any time while in Simulator Mode, pressing and hold- ing both buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds shall revert operation to real Surface Mode.
  • Page 77 • Press and release the Select (Side) button to toggle be- tween ON and OFF. • Press and release the Advance (Front) button to accept the setting and advance to DEMO: NI-O2 with CUR (or NEW) flashing (Fig. 75). When set for NEW, calculations are based on zero re- sidual nitrogen and oxygen loading (a clean dive).
  • Page 78 Descending • Press and hold the Select (Side) button for 2 seconds to access Dive Mode. The DOWN Arrow will appear flashing (Fig. 78). • Press and release the Select (Side) button to begin a Descent at a rate of 5 feet (1.5 m) per real time second. •...
  • Page 79 Ascending • Press and hold the Advance (Front) button for 2 sec- onds to access Ascent. The UP Arrow will appear flashing (Fig. 80). • Press and release the Advance (Front) button again to begin an Ascent at a rate of 60 feet (18 meters) per minute at depths deeper than 60 feet (18 meters), or a rate of 30 feet (9 meters) per minute at depths of 60 feet (18 meters) and shallower.
  • Page 80 Simulated Post Dive Surface Mode • The Simulator will enter Demo Surface Mode (Fig. 82) upon ascending to 3 feet (1 meter) or shallower. • Press and hold the Select (Side) button for 4 seconds to access Time Acceleration. The small time clock icon begins flashing.

  • Page 81: Reset Function

    WARNING: This function should be only used for rental purposes in Diving Centers. The use of the Reset of the XP 5 for Recreational Diving in the private area is not recommended. RESET FUNCTION...
  • Page 82 WARNING: RESET FEATURE Reset after a dive and subsequent The XP 5 is configured with a RESET feature that allows use for a repetitive data to be cleared, including Nitrogen and Oxygen calcula- dive conducted by tions, FO2 set point, Log Mode entries, and Download data. the same diver could result in serious in- RESET PROCESS...

  • Page 83: Care, Maintenance, And Service

    CARE, MAINTENANCE, and SERVICE...

  • Page 84: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING Protect your XP 5 from shock, excessive temperatures, chemical attack, and tampering. Protect the lens against scratches with a transparent Instrument Lens Protector. Small scratches will naturally disappear underwater. CAUTION: Never spray aerosols of any kind on, or near, the instrument.

  • Page 85: Inspections And Service

    XP 5 until the battery is replaced. INSPECTIONS AND SERVICE Your XP 5 should be inspected annually by an Authorized SEEMANN Dealer who will perform a factory prescribed function check and inspection for damage or wear.

  • Page 86: Battery Replacement

    To Obtain Service Take your XP 5 to an Authorized SEEMANN Dealer or send it to the nearest SEEMANN Regional Distributor Facility. To return your XP 5 to SEEMANN: • Record all dive data in the Log and/or download the data in memory. All data will be erased when it receives factory service.
  • Page 87 WARNING: If damage, moisture, or corrosion is found, it is recommended that you return your XP 5 to an Authorized SEEMANN Dealer, and DO NOT attempt to use it until it has received fac- Fig. 85 - Ring Removal (alternate)
  • Page 88 NOTE: If the old battery can be removed and the new one inserted within 10 seconds, ni- trogen and oxygen calculations ,and settings, will be retained for repetitive dives. Battery Removal • Remove the Retaining Bar located across the lower por- tion of the Battery (Fig.
  • Page 89 Battery Hatch. Ensure that it is evenly seated. This O-ring must be a genuine SEEMANN part that can be purchased from an Authorized SEEMANN Dealer. Use of any other O-ring will void the warranty.
  • Page 90 • Using your fingers, turn the Ring counter clockwise 5 degrees until the tabs engage, then tighten it 5 more de- grees by turning it counter clockwise with the aide of a small blade screwdriver, pressing against the upper/left arm of the Ring (Fig. 90). NOTE: If available, an adjustable face spanner tool or pair of pointed pliers can be used by Fig.

  • Page 91: Reference

    REFERENCE...

  • Page 92: Decompression Model

    DECOMPRESSION MODEL The Decompression Model used by the XP 5 is based on the no decompression multilevel repetitive dive schedules suc- cessfully tested by Dr. Ray Rogers and Dr. Michael Powell. These tests did not include repetitive dives deeper than 90 feet (27 meters) or decompression dives.

  • Page 93: No Decompression Limits

    - - - sickness (i.e., the bends). - - - 40 (12) 137 (144) 50 (15) 81 (85) WARNING: SEEMANN advocates responsible 60 (18) 57 (59) diving practices . Decompression diving is 70 (21) 40 (41) inherently hazardous and greatly increases...

  • Page 94: Oxygen Exposure Limits

    OXYGEN EXPOSURE LIMITS Predicted exposure limits and oxygen calculations of the XP 5 are based on maximum exposure durations published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the October 1991 NOAA Diving Manual (Fig. 98). Both central nervous system (CNS) oxygen toxicity and pulmonary oxygen toxicity were taken into consideration when the limits were published by NOAA.Although CNS oxygen toxicity is considered the primary constraint for...

  • Page 95: Altitude Diving

    Diving at high altitude requires special knowledge of the variations imposed upon divers, their activities, and their equipment by the decrease in atmospheric pressures. SEEMANN recommends completion of a specialized Altitude training course by a rec- ognized training agency prior to diving in high altitude lakes or rivers.

  • Page 96: Flying After Diving

    Whenever the XP 5 is manually activated at altitudes higher than 2,000 feet (610 meters), it will automatically recalibrate itself to measure depth in feet of fresh water rather than feet of sea water. Therefore, when returning to lower altitudes, diving should not be conducted until the unit automatically clears of any residual nitrogen and oxygen loading and resets to operate at the new altitude.
  • Page 97 The two exceptions to this recommendation are: • If a diver had less than 2 hours total accumulated dive time in the last 48 hours, then a 12 hour surface interval before flying is recommended. • Following any dive that required a decompression stop, flying should be delayed for at least 24 hours, and if possible, for 48 hours.

  • Page 98: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS OPERATIONAL MODES CAN BE USED AS • Air Computer • Activation/Diagnostic • Surface • Nitrox Computer • Digital Depth Gauge/Timer • Dive Planner NO DECOMPRESSION MODEL • Time to Fly Countdown • Desaturation Countdown • Dive Log (Date / Time, Nitrogen, & Oxygen) Basis: •...
  • Page 99 SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) OPERATIONAL MODES (continued) • No Decompression Dive: • #1 (Current Depth, Dive Time Remaining, Max Depth, Elapsed Dive Time, Bar Graphs) • #2 (Current Depth, Dive Time Remaining, Temperature, Time of Day, Bar Graphs) • #3 - only if a nitrox dive (Current Depth, Dive Time Remaining, Current PO2, Bar Graphs) •...
  • Page 100 SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) DISPLAY RANGE/RESOLUTION (continued) Numeric Displays: Range: Resolution: • Time to Fly 23:50 - 0:00 hr:min* 1 minute (* starting 10 min after the dive) • Time to Desaturate 23:50 - 0:00 hr:min* 1 minute (* starting 10 min. after the dive) •...
  • Page 101 SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Function: Accuracy: • Depth ±1% of full scale • Timers 1 second per day Dive Counter: • Displays Dives #1 to 24, 0 if no dive made yet • Resets to Dive #1, upon diving (after midnight - new 'date') Dive Log Mode: •...
  • Page 102 SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE (continued) Activation: • Manual - push button (recommended) • Automatic - by immersion in water (as a backup, if set ON) • H2O graphic indicates Wet Contacts are bridged (unit must be dried prior to transport or storage). •...

  • Page 103: Glossary

    GLOSSARY Air Dive - A dive conducted using air (approximately 21% oxygen & 79% nitrogen) as the breathing gas. Algorithm - A step-by-step mathematical formula designed to accomplish a particular result (i.e. Dive Time Remaining in the ATMOS 2). Alternate Display - Additional information accessible by pressing a control button. Altitude Dive - A dive made at an elevation above sea level (2,000+ ft.
  • Page 104 GLOSSARY (CONTINUED) Multi-level Dive - A type of dive profile where the diver spends various times at different depths (opposite of a “Square Wave” dive profile). Nitrogen Bar Graph - A graphic display of simulated nitrogen absorption on AERIS dive computers. Nitrox - A nitrogen-oxygen breathing gas mixture that contains a higher fraction of oxygen than air.
  • Page 105 RESPONSIBLE COMPUTER DIVING Since the advent of dive computers, it is a common mistake to assume that the old traditional rules of diving no longer apply, but the truth is just the opposite. Keep these basic rules in mind: • Plan each dive, and dive your plan - Your computer was not designed to make decisions for you, only to provide you with the information you need to make responsible decisions for yourself.
  • Page 106 NOTES...

  • Page 107: Service Record

    SERVICE RECORD Serial Number ________________________ Date of purchase _____________________ Purchased from ______________________ Below to be filled in by an Authorized SEEMANN Dealer: Date Service Performed Dealer / Technician...
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