Suunto ZOOP NOVO User Manual
SUUNTO ZOOP NOVO
USER GUIDE
2019-07-09
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1. Safety................................................................................................................................................................4
2. Getting started...............................................................................................................................................7
2.1. Display states and views................................................................................................................. 7
2.2. Set up.................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.3. Icons.....................................................................................................................................................7
3. Features.......................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1. Activation and pre-checks.............................................................................................................. 9
3.1.1. Battery indicators..................................................................................................................10
3.2. Alarms, warnings and
notifications............................................................................................ 10
3.3. Apnea timer......................................................................................................................................12
3.4. Ascent rate........................................................................................................................................13
3.5. Backlight............................................................................................................................................14
3.6. Bookmarks........................................................................................................................................14
3.7. Calendar clock..................................................................................................................................14
3.7.1. Time......................................................................................................................................... 14
3.7.2. Date.........................................................................................................................................14
3.7.3. Units........................................................................................................................................15
3.7.4. Dual time................................................................................................................................15
3.7.5. Alarm clock........................................................................................................................... 15
3.8. Decompression dives....................................................................................................................15
3.9. Depth alarm......................................................................................................................................18
3.10. Display contrast............................................................................................................................. 18
3.11. Dive history...................................................................................................................................... 18
3.12. Dive modes....................................................................................................................................20
3.12.1. Air mode............................................................................................................................... 21
3.12.2. Nitrox mode........................................................................................................................21
3.12.3. Gauge mode......................................................................................................................22
3.12.4. Free mode..........................................................................................................................22
3.13. Dive numbering............................................................................................................................ 23
3.14. Dive planning mode.....................................................................................................................23
3.15. Dive time alarm............................................................................................................................. 24
3.16. Error state (algorithm lock).........................................................................................................24
3.17. Personal and altitude adjustments...........................................................................................25
3.18. Power save mode........................................................................................................................ 26
3.19. Safety stops and deepstops......................................................................................................26
3.20. Sample rate...................................................................................................................................27
3.21. Software version...........................................................................................................................27
3.22. Stopwatch..................................................................................................................................... 28
3.23. Surface and
no-fly time..............................................................................................................28
3.24. Suunto RGBM...............................................................................................................................29
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3.24.1. Diver Safety....................................................................................................................... 30
3.24.2. Altitude diving..................................................................................................................30
3.24.3. Oxygen exposure............................................................................................................30
3.25. Tones............................................................................................................................................... 31
3.26. Water contact................................................................................................................................ 31
4. Care and support....................................................................................................................................... 32
4.1. Handling guidelines....................................................................................................................... 32
4.2. Battery replacement..................................................................................................................... 32
4.3. Changing strap to bungee...........................................................................................................33
5. Reference.....................................................................................................................................................34
5.1. Technical
specifications................................................................................................................ 34
5.2. Compliance..................................................................................................................................... 35
5.2.1. CE........................................................................................................................................... 35
5.2.2. EU depth gauge standard...............................................................................................35
5.3. Trademark........................................................................................................................................36
5.4. Patent notice...................................................................................................................................36
5.5. International Limited Warranty...................................................................................................36
5.6. Copyright..........................................................................................................................................37
5.7. Terms..................................................................................................................................................37
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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 dive instrument, contact your Suunto dealer
before diving. Always remember that YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY!
This dive computer is intended for use with compressed air only.
Safety precautions
WARNING: All computers experience failures. It is possible that this device may suddenly
fail to provide accurate information during your dive. Always use a backup dive device and
only dive with a buddy. Only divers trained in proper use of diving equipment should use this
dive device! YOU MUST READ the leaflet and user guide for your dive computer before use.
Failure to do so may lead to improper use, serious injury or death. By continuing you
that you have read this notice and understand it.
WARNING: ONLY TRAINED DIVERS SHOULD USE A DIVE COMPUTER! Insucient
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 makeup 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.
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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 you believe or conclude
that there is any problem with any computer function, abort the dive immediately and safely
return to the surface. Call Suunto Customer Support and return your computer to an
authorized Suunto Service Center for inspection.
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.
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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.
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2. Getting started
2.1. Display states and views
Suunto Zoop Novo has four main modes: TIME, DIVE, PLANNING and MEMORY. Change
modes by pressing [MODE] .
Unless DIVE mode is turned o, Suunto Zoop Novo automatically switches to DIVE mode if
you are more than 1.2 m (4 ft) under water.
Time and dive modes have dierent views in the bottom row which you can scroll through
with [DOWN] and [UP] .
2.2. Set up
To get the most out of your Suunto Zoop Novo, 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.
2. Keep [DOWN] pressed to enter General Settings.
3. Set time. See 3.7.1. Time.
4. Set date. See 3.7.2. Date.
5. Set units. See 3.7.3. Units.
6. Press [MODE] to exit settings.
The default dive mode is Air. For more information on dive modes, see 3.12. Dive modes.
2.3. Icons
Suunto Zoop Novo uses the following icons:
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1 Daily alarm
2 Dive alarm
3 No-fly
4 Safety stop
5 Low battery
6 Active water contact
7 Diver attention symbol
8 Ascent rate
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3. Features
3.1. Activation and pre-checks
Unless the dive mode turned
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 Zoop Novo 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.
o, the dive mode activates automatically when you dive
Between consecutive dives, the automatic checks also show current 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 Zoop Novo enters surface mode. At this point, you should
perform your manual checks before entering the water.
Ensure that:
1. Suunto Zoop Novo 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.
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7. The alarm beeps.
3.1.1. Battery indicators
Temperature or internal oxidation can aect the battery voltage. If you store your Suunto Zoop
Novo for a long period or use it in cold temperatures, the low battery warning may appear
even though 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: For safety reasons, the backlight and buzzer (sound) cannot be activated when
the low battery warning is displayed.
3.2. Alarms, warnings and notifications
Suunto Zoop Novo has audible and visual alarms designed to let you know when important
limits or presets are being reached.
The two audible alarm types indicating indicating high or low priority:
Alarm type
High priority 2.4 s sound + 2.4 s break
Low priority 0.8 s sound + 3.2 s break
In addition, there are two audible guidance notifications:
Instructional beep
Sound pattern Duration
Sound pattern Interpretation
Ascending Start ascending
Descending Start descending
Suunto Zoop Novo displays information during the alarm breaks in order to save battery life.
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High priority alarms:
Alarm Explanation
High priority alarm followed by 'Start
ascending' beep, repeated for
maximum three minutes
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.
PO2 value blinks
High priority alarm followed by 'Start
descending' beep, repeated for
Decompression ceiling depth exceeded. You should
immediately descend to, or below, the ceiling.
maximum three minutes Er blinks and
an arrow points downwards.
High priority alarm, repeated three
times.
Maximum ascent rate of 10 m/min (33 ft/min) exceeded.
Slow down your ascent rate.
SLOW blinks.
Low priority alarms:
Alarm type
Low priority alarm followed by 'Start ascending'
beep, sounded two times.
ASC TIME blinks and an arrow points upwards.
Alarm reason
No-decompression dive becomes a
decompression stop dive. Depth is
below the decompression floor level.
You should ascend to, or above, the
floor.
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.
OLF% value blinks if PO2 value is greater than
0.5 bar.
Low priority alarm, repeated twice.
Maximum depth 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.
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.
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Alarm type Alarm reason
Low priority alarm, repeated twice; dive time
value blinks
Low priority alarm. Maximum depth value blinks. Defined depth reached (Free dive
Low priority alarm,
Surface time value blinks.
Visual alarms
Symbol on display
ER Violated decompression ceiling or bottom time is too
Indication
Attention - extend surface interval
long
Do not fly
Defined dive time exceeded.
Acknowledge the alarm by pressing
any button.
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.
3.3. 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
interval ventilation is 1:00, the second is 1:30, the third is 2:00, and so on.
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Repeats: number of intervals
To adjust apnea timer settings:
1. While in time mode, keep [UP] pressed to enter the apnea timer view.
first
2. Keep [DOWN] pressed to enter apnea timer settings.
3. Adjust the ventilation time with [UP] or [DOWN] and confirm with [SELECT] .
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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
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 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.
defined ventilation time.
3.4. 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).
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