Suunto D6I User Manual

SUUNTO D6I

USER GUIDE

2017-02-24

1 Safety ................................................................................................ 5

2 Getting started ............................................................................... 11

2.1 Display states and views ......................................................... 11

2.2 Icons ........................................................................................ 11

2.3 Set up ...................................................................................... 13

2.4 Software version check .......................................................... 14

3 Features .......................................................................................... 17

3.1 Activation and pre-checks ...................................................... 17

3.1.1 Wireless Transmitter pre-check ..................................... 19

3.1.2 Battery indicators ........................................................... 19

3.2 Air time ................................................................................... 21

3.3 Alarms, warnings and notifications ...................................... 21

3.4 Apnea timer ............................................................................ 26

3.5 Ascent rate .............................................................................. 28

3.6 Backlight ................................................................................. 29

3.7 Bookmarks .............................................................................. 30

3.8 Calendar clock ........................................................................ 30

3.8.1 Time ................................................................................ 30

3.8.2 Date ................................................................................ 30

3.8.3 Units ................................................................................ 31

3.8.4 Dual time ........................................................................ 31

3.8.5 Alarm clock ..................................................................... 32

3.9 Compass .................................................................................. 32

3.9.1 Calibrating compass ....................................................... 33

3.9.2 Setting declination ......................................................... 34

3.9.3 Setting compass timeout ............................................... 35

3.9.4 Setting bearing lock ....................................................... 35

3.10 Decompression dives ............................................................ 37

3.11 Display contrast .................................................................... 42

3.12 Depth alarm .......................................................................... 43

3.13 Dive history ........................................................................... 43

3.14 Dive modes ........................................................................... 47

3.14.1 Air mode ....................................................................... 48

3.14.2 Nitrox mode .................................................................. 49

3.14.3 Gauge mode ................................................................. 51

3.14.4 Free mode ..................................................................... 52

3.15 Dive planning mode ............................................................. 54

3.16 Dive time alarm .................................................................... 55

3.17 Error state (algorithm lock) ................................................. 56

3.18 Personal and altitude adjustments ...................................... 57

3.19 Safety stops and deepstops ................................................. 59

3.20 Sample rate ........................................................................... 62

3.21 Software version .................................................................. 62

3.22 Stopwatch ............................................................................. 62

3.23 Surface and no-fly time ........................................................ 64

3.24 Dive numbering .................................................................... 66

3.25 Suunto RGBM ....................................................................... 67

3.25.1 Diver Safety .................................................................. 68

3.25.2 Altitude diving ............................................................. 68

3.25.3 Oxygen exposure .......................................................... 69

3.26 Tank pressure ....................................................................... 70

3.26.1 Wireless transmission ................................................... 72

3.26.2 Installing and pairing transmitter ............................... 72

3.26.3 Transmitted data .......................................................... 74

3.26.4 Tank pressure alarm ..................................................... 76

3.27 Tones ..................................................................................... 76

3.28 Water contact ....................................................................... 76

4 Care and support ............................................................................ 78

4.1 Handling guidelines ............................................................... 78

4.2 Water resistance ..................................................................... 79

4.3 Battery replacement .............................................................. 80

5 Reference ........................................................................................ 81

5.1 Technical specifications .......................................................... 81

5.2 Compliance ............................................................................. 83

5.2.1 CE .................................................................................... 83

5.2.2 EN 13319 ......................................................................... 83

5.2.3 EN 250 and FIOH ............................................................ 83

5.3 Trademark .............................................................................. 84

5.4 Patent notice .......................................................................... 84

5.5 International Limited Warranty ............................................ 84

5.6 Copyright ................................................................................ 87

5.7 Terms ...................................................................................... 87

Index .................................................................................................. 93

1 SAFETY

Types of safety precautions

WARNING: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation

that may result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation

that will result in damage to the product.

NOTE: - is used to emphasize important information.

TIP: - is used for extra tips on how to utilize the features and

functions of the device.

Before you dive

Make sure that you fully understand the use, displays and limitations of your dive instruments. If you have any questions about this manual or the dive computer, contact your Suunto dealer before diving with the dive computer. Always remember that YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY!

Safety precautions

WARNING: ONLY TRAINED DIVERS SHOULD USE A DIVE

COMPUTER! Insufficient training for any kind of diving, including freediving, may cause a diver to commit errors, such as incorrect use of gas mixtures or improper decompression, that may lead to serious injury or death.

WARNING: You must read the printed quick guide and online

user guide for your dive computer. Failure to do so may lead to improper use, serious injury or death.

WARNING: THERE IS ALWAYS A RISK OF DECOMPRESSION

SICKNESS (DCS) FOR ANY DIVE PROFILE EVEN IF YOU FOLLOW THE DIVE PLAN PRESCRIBED BY DIVE TABLES OR A DIVE COMPUTER. NO PROCEDURE, DIVE COMPUTER OR DIVE TABLE WILL PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF DCS OR OXYGEN TOXICITY! An individual’s physiological make up can vary from day to day. The dive computer cannot account for these variations. You are strongly advised to remain well within the exposure limits provided by the instrument to minimize the risk of DCS. As an added measure of safety, you should consult a physician regarding your fitness before diving.

WARNING: If you have a pacemaker, we recommend you do not

scuba dive. Scuba diving creates physical stresses on the body which may not be suitable for pacemakers.

WARNING: If you have a pacemaker, consult a doctor before

using this device. The inductive frequency used by the device may interfere with pacemakers.

WARNING: Allergic reactions or skin irritations may occur when

product is in contact with skin, even though our products comply with industry standards. In such event, stop use immediately and consult a doctor.

WARNING: Not for professional use! Suunto dive computers are

intended for recreational use only. The demands of commercial or professional diving may expose the diver to depths and conditions that tend to increase the risk of decompression sickness (DCS). Therefore, Suunto strongly recommends that the device not be used for any commercial or professional diving activities.

WARNING: USE BACKUP INSTRUMENTS! Ensure that you use

backup instrumentation, including a depth gauge, submersible pressure gauge, timer or watch, and have access to decompression tables whenever diving with a dive computer.

WARNING:

For safety reasons, you should never dive alone. Dive with a designated buddy. You should also stay with others for an extended time after a dive as the onset of possible DCS may be delayed or triggered by surface activities.

WARNING: PERFORM PRE-CHECKS! Always check that your dive

computer is functioning properly and has the correct settings before diving. Check that the display is working, the battery level is OK, tank pressure is correct, and so forth.

WARNING: Check your dive computer regularly during a dive. If

there is any apparent malfunction, abort the dive immediately and safely return to the surface.

WARNING: THE DIVE COMPUTER SHOULD NEVER BE TRADED OR

SHARED BETWEEN USERS WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION! Its information will not apply to someone who has not been wearing it throughout a dive, or sequence of repetitive dives. Its dive profiles must match that of the user. If it is left on the surface during any dive, the dive computer will give inaccurate information for subsequent dives. No dive computer can take into account dives made without the computer. Thus, any diving activity up to four days prior to initial use of the computer may cause misleading information and must be avoided.

WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE ANY PART OF YOUR DIVE

COMPUTER TO ANY GAS MIX CONTAINING MORE THAN 40% OXYGEN! Enriched air with greater oxygen content presents a risk of fire or explosion and serious injury or death.

WARNING: DO NOT DIVE WITH A GAS IF YOU HAVE NOT

PERSONALLY VERIFIED ITS CONTENTS AND ENTERED THE ANALYZED VALUE INTO YOUR DIVE COMPUTER! Failure to verify tank contents and enter the appropriate gas values where applicable into your dive computer will result in incorrect dive planning information.

WARNING: Using a dive planner software such as in Suunto DM5

is not a substitute for proper dive training. Diving with mixed gases has dangers that are not familiar to divers diving with air. To dive with Trimix, Triox, Heliox and Nitrox or all of them, divers must have specialized training for the type of diving they are doing.

WARNING: Do not use Suunto USB Cable in areas where

flammable gases are present. Doing so may cause an explosion.

WARNING:

Do not disassemble or remodel Suunto USB Cable in any way. Doing so may cause an electric shock or fire.

WARNING: Do not use Suunto USB cable if cable or parts are

damaged.

CAUTION:

DO NOT allow the connector pins of the USB cable to touch any conductive surface. This may short circuit the cable, making it unusable.

Emergency ascents

In the unlikely event that the dive computer malfunctions during a dive, follow the emergency procedures provided by your certified dive training agency to immediately and safely ascend.

2 GETTING STARTED

DIVE PLAN MEM

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2.1 Display states and views

Suunto D6i has four main modes: TIME, DIVE, PLANNING and MEMORY. Change modes by pressing [MODE].

Unless DIVE mode is turned off, Suunto D6i automatically switches to DIVE mode if you are more than 1.2 m (4 ft) under water.

Time and dive modes have different views in the bottom row which you can scroll through with [DOWN] and [UP].

2.2 Icons

Suunto D6i uses the following icons:

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Icon Description

1 Daily alarm 2 Dive alarm 3 No-fly 4 Safety stop

Icon Description

5 Tank pressure (if available) 6 Wireless transmission (if available) 7 Low battery 8 Active water contact 9 Diver attention symbol 10 Ascent rate

2.3 Set up

To get the most out of your Suunto D6i, take some time to read this manual and familiarize yourself with the modes and settings. Make absolutely sure you have it set up as you want before getting into the water.

To get started:

1. Wake up the device by keeping any button pressed until the

display turns on.

Keep [DOWN] pressed to enter General Settings.

3. Set time. See

4. Set date. See

5. Set units. See

6. Press [MODE] to exit settings. The default dive mode is Air. For more information on dive modes,

3.14 Dive modes

see

3.8.1 Time

3.8.2 Date

3.8.3 Units

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2.4 Software version check

Please note that this user guide is for the latest software version of Suunto D6i. If you have an older version, some features operate differently.

To check the software version:

1. Keep [DOWN] pressed to enter settings.

Press [DOWN] to scroll to Version and enter with [SELECT].

3. The first line of information indicates the software version.

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If the version number is V1.5.x or higher, you can skip the rest of this section and read the user guide as normal.

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If the version number is V1.2.x please read the sections below regarding how to use specific features.

4. Press [MODE] twice to exit settings.

NOTE: When you send your watch to an authorized Suunto

service center for a battery change or other servicing, the software will be updated to the latest version.

Dive modes

Each time you enter dive mode, you have the option of selecting which mode to use.

To change dive modes:

1. While in time mode, press [MODE] to enter dive mode.

2. Scroll to the dive mode you want to use with [UP] or [DOWN].

3. Wait for the pre-checks to complete.

To change settings for a dive mode, keep [DOWN] pressed while in that mode. For further information about dive mode settings, please refer to the respective dive mode section of this user guide.

Stopwatch

Access the stopwatch in time or dive mode as explained in

3.23 Surface and no-fly time

To use the stopwatch:

1. Press [DOWN] to start the stopwatch.

2. While the stopwatch is running, press [DOWN] to take split

times.

3. Press [UP] to stop the stopwatch.

4. Keep [UP] pressed to reset the stopwatch.

Apnea timer

Access the apnea timer and adjust settings as explained in

3.4 Apnea timer

To use the apnea timer:

1. Press [DOWN] to start the fist interval.

2. Press [DOWN] to start the apnea cycle.

3. Press [DOWN] again to start the next ventilation cycle.

4. Repeat until the end of the defined number of intervals. Press

[UP] to pause the timer.

5. Keep [UP] pressed to reset the timer and press [MODE] to exit.

Compass calibration

When you first use the compass, you are prompted to calibrate the compass.

To calibrate the compass:

When you see the text Rotate 360°, hold the watch level and slowly rotate the watch in a complete circle, keeping display facing up the whole time.

When you see the text Tilt 90°, slowly tilt the watch up to a vertical position so that the display is facing you.

3 FEATURES

3.1 Activation and pre-checks

Unless the dive mode turned off, the dive mode activates automatically when you dive deeper than 1.2 m (4 ft). However, you should switch to dive mode before diving to check altitude and personal settings, battery condition and so on.

Each time your Suunto D6i enters dive mode, a series of automatic checks are performed. All graphical display elements are turned ON, and the backlight and the beep are activated. After this, your altitude and personal settings are displayed along with the maximum operating depth (MOD), gas content, and PO2 values.

Then the battery level is checked.

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Between consecutive dives, the automatic checks also show current

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tissue saturation.

Before leaving on a dive trip, it is highly recommended that you switch to dive mode to make sure everything is functioning properly.

After the automatic checks, Suunto D6i enters surface mode. At this point, you should perform your manual checks before entering the water.

Ensure that:

1. Suunto D6i is in the correct mode and provides complete

displays.

2. Altitude setting is correct.

3. Personal setting is correct.

4. Deepstops are set correctly.

5. Unit system is correct.

6. Correct temperature and depth are shown.

7. The alarm beeps.

3.1.1 Wireless Transmitter pre-check

If the optional wireless tank pressure transmitter is used, check that:

1. Tank gas and O2 settings are correct.

2. The transmitter is properly installed and the tank valve is open.

3. The transmitter and Suunto D6i are paired.

4. The transmitter is sending data (wireless transmission icon blinks,

tank pressure is displayed).

5. There is no transmitter low battery warning.

6. There is enough air for your planned dive. Check the pressure

reading against your back-up pressure gauge.

3.1.2 Battery indicators

Temperature or internal oxidation can affect the battery voltage. If you store your Suunto D6i for a long period or use it in cold

temperatures, the low battery warning may appear even though

Replace Battery

Battery

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the battery has enough capacity. In these cases, re-enter dive mode and check the battery power. If

the battery is low, the Low Battery warning comes on.

If the low battery icon appears in surface mode, or if the display looks faded, the battery may be too low. Battery replacement is recommended.

NOTE:

cannot be activated when the low battery warning is displayed.

For safety reasons, the backlight and buzzer (sound)

3.2 Air time

Air time can only be displayed when a wireless tank pressure transmitter is installed and in use.

To activate air time:

1. While in a dive mode, keep [DOWN] pressed.

Press [DOWN] to scroll to Air Time.

3. Press [UP] to turn on the air time reading.

4. Press [SELECT].

5. Press [MODE] to exit.

3.3 Alarms, warnings and notifications

Suunto D6i has audible and visual alarms designed to let you know when important limits or presets are being reached.

The two audible alarm types indicating high or low priority:

Alarm type Sound pattern Duration

High priority

Low priority

In addition, there are three audible guidance notifications:

2.4 s sound + 2.4 s break

0.8 s sound + 3.2 s break

Instructional beep

Ascending Start ascending

Descending Start descending

Sound pattern Interpretation

Descendingascending

Suunto D6i displays information during the alarm breaks in order to save battery life.

High priority alarms:

Alarm Explanation

High priority alarm followed by 'Start ascending' beep, repeated for maximum three minutes

PO2 value blinks

High priority alarm followed by 'Start descending' beep, repeated for maximum

PO2 value greater than the adjusted value. Current depth is too deep for

the gas in use. You should immediately ascend or change to a lower O2% gas.

Decompression ceiling depth exceeded. You should immediately descend to, or below, the ceiling.

Change gas

Alarm Explanation

three minutes Er blinks and an arrow points downwards.

High priority alarm, repeated three times.

SLOW blinks.

Low priority alarms:

Alarm type Alarm reason

Low priority alarm followed by 'Change gas' beep.

Gas mix O2% value blinks.

Low priority alarm followed by 'Start ascending' beep, sounded two times.

ASC TIME blinks and an arrow points upwards.

Maximum ascent rate of 10 m/min (33 ft/min) exceeded. Slow down your ascent rate.

Gas change recommended (Nitrox dive mode only). You should change to a gas more favorable to decompression. ASC TIME assumes that the gas is changed and is accurate only if you change the gas accordingly.

No-decompression dive becomes a decompression stop dive. Depth is below the decompression floor level. You should ascend to, or above, the floor.

Alarm type Alarm reason

Low priority alarm followed by 'Start descending' beep.

DEEPSTOP blinks and an arrow points downwards.

Low priority alarm followed by 'Start descending' beep, repeated for three minutes.

An arrow points downwards.

Low priority alarm followed by two short beeps.

DEEPSTOP and timer displayed.

Low priority alarm, repeated twice.

Tank pressure value blinks.

Mandatory deepstop violated. You should descend to complete the deepstop.

Mandatory safety stop violated. You should descend to complete the safety stop.

Deepstop depth reached. Make the mandatory deepstop for the duration shown by the timer.

Tank pressure reaches the defined alarm pressure or the fixed alarm pressure, 50 bar (700 psi). Acknowledge the alarm by pressing any button.

Alarm type Alarm reason

Low priority alarm, repeated twice.

OLF% value blinks if PO value is greater than 0.5

bar. Low priority alarm,

repeated twice. Maximum depth value

blinks Low priority alarm,

repeated twice; dive time value blinks

Low priority alarm. Maximum depth value blinks.

Low priority alarm, Surface time value blinks.

Visual alarms

OLF value at 80% or 100% (Nitrox dive mode only). Acknowledge the alarm by pressing any button.

Defined maximum depth or the maximum depth of the device exceeded. Acknowledge the alarm by pressing any button.

Defined dive time exceeded. Acknowledge the alarm by pressing any button.

Defined depth reached (Free dive mode only). Acknowledge the alarm by pressing any button.

Duration of surface time until next dive (Free dive mode only). Acknowledge the alarm by pressing any button.

Symbol on display Indication

Attention - extend surface interval

Violated decompression ceiling or bottom time is too long

Do not fly

3.4 Apnea timer

You can use the apnea timer for interval training when freediving. You can adjust the following settings:

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Vent.

: ventilation time; this is the starting duration of the time your breathing time. The time is increased by the increment time for each interval.

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Incr

: increment time; this is added to the ventilation time for each interval. For example, if your ventilation time is 1:00 minute and your increment time is 0:30 seconds, the first interval ventilation is 1:00, the second is 1:30, the third is 2:00, and so on.

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Repeats

To adjust apnea timer settings:

1. While in time mode, keep [UP] pressed to enter the apnea timer view.

: number of intervals

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2. Keep [DOWN] pressed to enter apnea timer settings.

3. Adjust the ventilation time with [UP] or [DOWN] and confirm with [SELECT].

4. Adjust the increment time with [UP] or [DOWN] and confirm with [SELECT].

5. Adjust the number of intervals with [UP] or [DOWN] and confirm with [SELECT].

To use the apnea timer:

1. Press [SELECT] to start the first interval. The timer counts down the ventilation time. The countdown continues up to -0:30 seconds beyond the defined ventilation time.

2. Press [SELECT] to start the apnea cycle. You can start this at any time during the ventilation countdown.

The apnea time is not defined in the watch. It is as long or short as you choose.

3. Press [SELECT] again to start the next ventilation cycle.

4. Repeat until the end of the defined number of intervals.

5. Press [MODE] to exit the apnea timer.

You can reset the apnea timer by keeping [SELECT] pressed.

The apnea timer supports up to 20 intervals, but this is dependent

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on the ventilation and increment times. The last ventilation cycle cannot be shorter than 0:05 seconds or longer than 20:00 minutes.

WARNING: Anyone who engages in any form of breath hold

diving is in danger of shallow-water blackout (SWB), the sudden loss of consciousness caused by oxygen starvation.

3.5 Ascent rate

The ascent rate is displayed as a vertical bar along the right side of the display.

When the maximum allowed ascent rate is exceeded, the lower segment of the bar starts to blink and the top segment stays solid.

Continuous ascent rate violations result in mandatory safety stops. See

3.19 Safety stops and deepstops

WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ASCENT RATE!

Rapid ascents increase the risk of injury. You should always make the mandatory and recommended safety stops if you have exceeded the maximum recommended ascent rate. If the mandatory safety stop is not completed, the decompression algorithm penalizes your next dive(s).

3.6 Backlight

To active the backlight while diving, press [MODE]. Otherwise, keep [MODE] pressed until the backlight activates to use

the backlight. You can define how long the backlight stays on when you activate

it or turn the backlight off altogether. To set backlight duration:

1. While in time mode, keep [DOWN] pressed.

Press [DOWN] to scroll to

3. Set duration or turn off with [DOWN] or [UP].

4. Press [MODE] to save and exit to settings.

NOTE: When the backlight is off, it does not illuminate when an

alarm sounds.

BACKLIGHT

and press [SELECT].

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