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IV Gauge mode
UWATEC
®
Smart dive computers
In gauge mode ALL audible and visual alarms and attention messages are
turned off. This includes ascent speed, low tank pressure and interrupted
signal from transmitter.
In gauge mode Smart Z will display depth, dive time and tank pressure, the maximum depth is stored,
ascent rate and tank pressure are monitored. Gauge mode does not support the calculation of no-stop
time or the supervision of decompression. Supervision of ppO
2
max and CNS O
2
% will also be switched
off. Smart Z will display no information about RBT or microbubble development. The settings for gas
mixtures, MOD and microbubble level cannot be set and the dive planner cannot be selected.
• Dives in gauge mode are performed at your own risk!
• After diving in gauge mode you should wait for at least 48 hours before
using a decompression computer.
Switching the gauge mode on and off
Gauge mode can be switched on and off at the surface, if no desaturation time
is being prescribed.
After diving in gauge mode, Smart Z can not be used as dive computer for
48 hours.
Procedure:
1. Bridge contacts B and + or B and – until the gauge symbol and "on" or
"off" are displayed.
2. Confirm with B and E that you wish to activate or deactivate the gauge
mode. The gauge symbol starts flashing.
3. By bridging contacts B and + or B and – the gauge mode is switched on and
off.
4. Confirm your settings with B and E.
Without confirmation the display will disappear after 3 minutes and your
entries will not be ac
cepted.
Diving in gauge mode
The following information is displayed in gauge mode:
