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RJE International, October 14, 2010
TAC-200D Revision 5
TAC-200D
DIVER NAVIGATION BOARD
OPERATIONS MANUAL
RJE International, Inc.
YOUR SOURCE FOR DIVER NAVIGATION AND UNDERWATER RELOCATION EQUIPMENT
RJE International, Inc.
15375 Barranca Pwky, Ste B-107, CA 92618
Ph: (949) 727-9399 Fax: (949) 727-0070
Email: sales@rjeint.com Website: rjeint.com
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WARNING
Diving is a dangerous and potentially life
threatening activity. The TAC-200D series
diver navigation boards must be used by a
person who is certified by a recognized
agency (PADI, NAUI, SSI, NASDS, YMCA,
etc.). Improper use or misuse of the TAC200D could result in serious injury or death.
Do not use the TAC-200D or any of its components until you have read and fully understand instructions and safety precautions in
this manual. Never rely on the TAC-200D as
your sole means of underwater navigation.
Always have at least one other means of underwater navigation available.
Copyright 2010, RJE International, Inc.
TAC-200D Diver Navigation Board Operations Manual
Rev 5.00 Dated October 14, 2010
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Operating Temperature 29°F - 95°F (-2°C - 42°C)
Housing Injected molded plastic
Depth Rated 330ft (100m)
Dimension 3.5” x 2.5” x 1.0” (89mm x 64mm x 25mm)
Weight in Air 3.35oz (95gr)
TAC-200D MAINTENANCE
The TAC-200D is very reliable piece of equipment and needs very
little service. It is recommended that the board and all of it’s components be rinsed with fresh water after every dive, wiped down with a
clean cloth, and stored in a cool, dry place. Periodically, you need to
disassemble the system and clean all the components separately.
The TAC-200D and its components are designed for the rigors of underwater use and should provide many years of use, but keep in mind
the TAC-200D is a diving instrument and should be treated as such.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
We always welcome our customers feedback and product improvement ideas. If you have any questions or comments, contact us at:
RJE International, Inc.
15375 Barranca Pwky, Ste B-107, CA 92618
Ph: (949) 727-9399 Fax: (949) 727-0070
Email: sales@rjeint.com Website: rjeint.com
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Plug USB connector from DG100 Battery
Charger (DG100-01) into the back of the DG100
and then plug the charger into a 110/220 volt
outlet. The DG100 will charge to 100% in 12
hours and charge to 90% in 2 to 3 hours.
In addition, the DG100 can be charged using a standard USB to mini-B
cable connected to a standard PC. This function is also used to change
the state of the of display from Imperial to Metric units. (see page 9)
• MAINTENANCE
Although built for the rigors of underwater use, the DG100 is a precision tool and should be treated as such. Avoid violent bumps and
drops that could effect the reliability of the gauge. The DG100 is completely potted and there is very little maintenance involved with the unit.
Do not exceed the maximum depth of 330ft (100M) as this may damage the unit.
O-RING REPLACEMENT
There are two o-rings seated in the battery charging compartment located at the back of the DG100. It is recommend that these o-rings get
replaced every 12 to 18 months of use. Please contact RJE International to order these o-rings under part number DG100-02.
SWITCH COVER CLEANNG
Occasionally, the cover over switches “A” and “B” will trap sand and
debris. To clean the switch assembly, remove the switch cover plate by
unscrewing two Allen head screws at the back of the DG100. Remove
plate slowly to ensure that the switch springs do not get lost. Reinstall
the battery cap (to protect the USB connector) and carefully rinse assembly and switch cavity with fresh water. Dry gauge and reassemble.
• DG100 SPECIFICATIONS
Depth Range 0-330ft (0-100m)
Depth Tolerance Typically ±2%
Depth Resolution 0.1ft/0.1m
Altitude Compensation 6000ft (1,828m)
Display Red LED
Dive Timer Tolerance ± 1%
Leg Timer Functions Start / Pause / Reset
Led Timer Duration 99 hours max
Battery Rechargeable Lithium Polymer
Battery Life 300 charges
Operational Life 20 hours
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PREFACE
PROPERTY
The information, descriptions, photos, and illustrations in this manual
are the property of RJE International, Inc. Materials may not be reproduced or disseminated without prior written consent of RJE International, Inc.
WARRANTY
RJE International, Inc. warrants the TAC-200D and associated equipment to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of
one year from date of delivery to the original purchaser. Obligation
under this warranty is limited to repair or, at the sole discretion of RJE
International, replacement of any product returned to our facility or
authorized distributor. All products shall be shipped to RJE FREIGHT
PREPAID and shall be returned to customer FREIGHT COLLECT.
Equipment may not be returned without prior authorization which
must be requested in writing. Upon authorization a Case Number will
be issued. The Case Number must appear on the outside of the shipment, as well as, on all pertaining correspondence. Shipments received without a Case number will be refused by RJE International.
This warranty does not apply in cases where the product malfunctions as a result of mishandling or improper use.
LIABILITY
RJE International, Inc. assumes no liability for damages, losses, or
cost incurred consequentially through operation or malfunction of any
RJE International, Inc. product.
CHANGES
RJE International, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in design
or specifications at any time without any obligation to modify previous
units. This manual is provided for information and reference purpose
only and is subject to change without notice.
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INTRODUCTION
The TAC-200D Diver Navigation Board was developed and is used by
divers for accurately navigating underwater. Highly reliable and rugged,
the TAC-200D consist of three major components: a rugged high impact plastic board (p/n TAC200-1), a large underwater compass (p/n
TAC200-2), a digital depth gauge with timer (DG100). The TAC-200D
is supplied in a padded carrying case (p/n TAC200-4).
The TAC-200D allows the diver to monitor depth, direction and leg
time. By using this information, a diver can plot and follow a planned
course during a dive with a high level of reliability.
TAC-200D Diver Navigation Board
DG100 Digital
Depth with Timer
TAC200-2 Compass
TAC200-1 Dive Board
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• SURFACE MODE WITH BATTERY
CHARGER CONNECTED
When the unit is connected to the charger
cable it will automatically enter SURFACE
MODE. Functions are identical with the exception of the A & B Button Together.
A-Button and B-Button Together will toggle the unit between Imperial
and Metric depth units. The corresponding
Status LED will subsequently be illuminated.
• HIBERNATIO MODE
In HIBERNATION MODE the screen will
not display any information. To wake unit,
press either the A or B button momentarily.
When the unit wakes from HIBERNATION
MODE the six digit serial number is shown
on the top row of the display and battery
health is shown as a percentage, 100% =.
3.7V, 0% =3.0V.
• BATTERY CHARGING
The DG100 comes with a rechargeable battery that provides up to 20
hours of continuous use. The battery, can be recharged over 300
times before having to replace the unit. Upon activation, the display
briefly indicates the battery health in a form of percentage, 100% is
fully charged. It is recommended that you charge the DG100 before
every dive.
To charge the DG100, remove the battery charge cap from
the back of the unit by
turning it counter
clockwise until the slots line up. Use a
flat object to lift the cap from the body of the DG100.
Battery
Charging Cap
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• DIVE MODE
The unit will enter DIVE MODE upon
registering an increase of approximately
1 meter of sea water. While in DIVE
MODE it is not possible to hibernate the
unit. A single press of the A-Button will
register nothing.
B-Button Hold will toggle between the current depth and maximum
depth obtained during the dive. The MAX Status LED will illuminate.
Dive Timing functions are not affected. A-Button and B-Button Together will switch the unit from DIVE MODE to STOPWATCH MODE.
Upon re-entering DIVE MODE the overall
dive duration will be shown.
• STOPWATCH MODE
A-Button Long Hold = Reset / Lap Function
B-Button Press = Start / Stop Stopwatch
• SURFACE MODE
The unit will enter SURFACE MODE either when awakening from HIBERNATION MODE or when connected to the battery charger.
On first use the unit will commence a surface timer. If the unit has
been under pressure in the past 24 hours it will show the current surface interval.
FUNCTIONS:
A-Button Long Press will switch the unit from
SURFACE MODE to HIBERNATION MODE
B-Button Hold will display the maximum
depth and duration of the last dive performed.
A-Button and B-Button Together will switch
the unit from SURFACE MODE to STOP-
WATCH MODE.
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USING THE TAC-200D DIVER
NAVIGATION BOARD
Navigating with the TAC-200D is simple once you understand the
principle “elapsed time” as a method of underwater navigation. The
key to using “elapsed time” is knowing how long it takes to swim a
known distance in a set frame of time. For example, if you consistently travel 30 ft.(10M) in 20 seconds, then you can estimate the distance you travel by timing the length of your swim over a given compass heading. To be fairly accurate, you must set this “benchmark”
by swimming at a normal relaxed pace.
Once you have established this “benchmark”, the TAC-200D allows
you to plot and follow a predetermined pattern or course for your dive
instead of randomly swimming around. To understand how to plot a
course, you must understand how the components of the TAC -200D
work together.
Depth and time are tracked on the DG100 depth gauge and timer.
Course heading is monitored by the large underwater compass
mounted in the center of the TAC200-1 navigation board. The compass card has white luminous digits on a black background for better
contrast in poor visibility, and the three compass rose points, North,
East, and West, are highlighted.
Now let’s plot a dive to see how the TAC-200D really works. We are
able to cover a distance of 30 ft. (10m) in 20 seconds, which is our
benchmark. Using this benchmark, let’s plot a dive to a reef that is
located north of the shoreline, 270 ft.(82m) offshore in 40 ft. (12m) of
water. In planning this dive, we will explore the reef in a westerly direction and then return to our entry point.
For the first leg of the dive we will plot a course along a heading of 0°
north for 3 minutes. We should cover a distance of 270 ft. and be on
the reef. Now for leg 2, we will plot a course on a heading of 270°
west for 10 minutes. This means we cover a distance of 900 ft. while
exploring the reef. At the end of leg 2, it’s time to start planning our
return to the entry point. But first, let’s plan on exploiting the area between the reef and shoreline. To do this, we plot our next course
heading for leg 3 on a heading of 180° south for 1 minute. This
means we will transverse 90 ft (27m) along the bottom toward the
shore. Here, we will turn to a heading of 90° east for 10 minutes
which places us back in the middle of leg 1. Now, all we do is turn to
a heading of 180° south and head for shore.
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By plotting your dives this way, you become much more efficient
underwater and can truly optimize your bottom time. If you have to map
an underwater site, the TAC-200D becomes a effective tool for the job
as well.
TAC200-1 NAVIGATION BOARD
The TAC200-1 Navigation Board is a rugged high impact plastic board
that is the base for the TAC-200D Navigation System. The TAC200-2
Underwater Compass and the DG100 are both mounted onto the
TAC200-1 to complete the system. The hardware used to mount the
TAC100-2 Underwater Compass is made out of non-corrosive material
and should provide you with many years of service.
TAC200-2 UNDERWATER COMPASS
The TAC100-2 Underwater Compass is designed and manufactured
for the rigors of underwater use. The rugged housing is depth compensated and should give you many years of dependable
use with proper care. A black compass card with luminous heading markers allows you to maintain a course
heading, even in the worst visibility for up to eight hours.
Illuminating the compass can be achieved by shining a
bright light or UV light on the compass card for several
minutes. This excites the luminous properties of the card and allows
you to visually see the compass at night or in poor visibility conditions
for up to eight hours. The longer you excite the card with light, the
longer it glows underwater.
The TAC200-2 Underwater Compass requires very little care. However
it is a precision instrument and should be treated as such. The entire
compass should be periodically removed from the TAC200-1 Board
and rinsed with clear water and dried with a soft cloth to maintain clear
vision. If air bubbles appear in the dome or any other problems should
occur, contact RJE International, Inc. for service.
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DG100 Digital Depth Gauge and Timer
The DG100 is a digital depth gauge that measures and displays depth
accurately from 0 to 330Ft (0-100m). Using a state-of-the-art pressure
transducer, the DG100 depth resolution is 0.1ft (0.1m) and is altitude
compensated to 6,000ft (1,828m). In addition, the DG100 also warns
the diver if he exceeds 33ft (10m) with a flashing indicator on the display.
The DG100 also tracks the dive time automatically once activated,
and will store the total dive time upon surfacing. In addition to tacking
the total dive time, the DG100 also tracks leg times. The leg time
functions are independent of the dive time. Upon surfacing, the
DG100 switches to “Surface Mode” and the surface timer activates.
While in “Surface Mode” the DG100 memory can be accessed allowing the diver to recall his deepest excursion and display it. When recalling the max depth, the total dive time is also displayed. Other
depth gauges can be supplied with the TAC-200D series board. Contact a RJE International sales representative to discuss these options.
Display and Controls
Depth readings are provided to the diver through a large Red LED
display on the bottom of the display. Both dive and leg times are displayed at the top of the display. The DG100 buttons allow access to
these functions. Using an built in ambient light sensor, the DG100
automatically adjust brightness of the display.
All functions of the DG100 are controlled through buttons on each
side of the display. Buttons are operated in two modes Short Press or Long
Hold. In Short Press operation it is the release of the button that performs the
desired function, this is intentional so as to avoid accidental button activation.
A Long Hold is defined as lasting 2 seconds or more.
STATUS LED:
MAX = Maximum Depth
FSW = Feet of Sea Water
MSW = Meters of Sea Water
Depth
B-Button
A-Button
Dive/Leg Timer
Status LEDs
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