User’s GUideenSUUNTO D6i
WARNINGTHERE IS ALWAYS A RISK OF DECOMPRESSION ILLNESS(DCI) FOR ANY DIVE PROFILE EVEN IF YOU FOLLOWTHE DIVE PLAN PRESCRIBED BY DIVE TABLES OR ADIVE CO
•A minimum surface interval of 12 hours would be required in order to be reasonablyassured a diver will remain symptom free upon ascent to altitude in
By pressing the UP/DOWN buttons, you can scroll the no-decompression limits in 3m/10 ft increments ending at 45 m/150 ft. No-decompression limits long
•any calculated residual nitrogen•all dive history for the past four daysThe no-decompression times given for different depths will therefore be short
7.6. MEMORY modeThe memory options in the MEMORY mode include dive logbook (MEM Logbook)and dive history (MEM History). They are accessed from the DIV
THERE ARE THREE PAGES OF LOGBOOK DIVE INFORMATION. USE SELECT BUTTON TO SCROLL BETWEEN LOGBOOK PAGES I, II, AND III. THE DATA OF THE MOST RECENT DIVE
Page III•depth/time profile of the dive•water temperature•tank pressure (if enabled)NOTEMemory capacity depends on the selected sample rate. Withfacto
DIVE HISTORY DISPLAY. TOTAL NUMBER OF DIVES, DIVE HOURS AND MAXIMUM DEPTH.The Dive History Memory can hold a maximum of 999 dives and 999 diving hours
The Free Dive history gathers history of the entire sequence of free dives. Unlike theday history, the Free Dive History is not reset.7.7. Suunto DM4T
• additional dive information (for example, SLOW and Mandatory Safety Stop viola-tions, Diver Attention Symbol, Bookmark, Surfaced Mark, Decompression
3.Follow the instructions on the DM4 on how to transfer your dives to yourMovescount.com account.110
WARNINGDIVES WITH REQUIRED DECOMPRESSION STOPS ARENOT RECOMMENDED. YOU SHOULD ASCEND AND BEGINDECOMPRESSION IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE DIVECOMPUTER SHOWS YO
8. CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF MY SUUNTO DIVING COM-PUTERThe SUUNTO dive computer is a sophisticated precision instrument. Although it isdesigned to withs
• Should moisture appear inside the case or battery compartment, immediatelyhave the instrument checked by your SUUNTO service center.• The specific s
•MAINTENANCEThe instrument should be soaked, thoroughly rinsed with fresh water, then driedwith a soft towel after each dive. Make sure that all salt
9. BATTERY REPLACEMENTNOTEIt is advisable to contact an authorized Suunto service centerfor battery replacement. It is imperative that the change isma
9.1.1. Transmitter battery kitThe transmitter battery kit includes a 3.0 V CR ½ AA lithium cell battery and a lubricatedO-ring. When handling the batt
8.Gently insert the new battery into the battery compartment. Check the polarity ofthe battery. The "+" mark should point toward the top of
10. TECHNICAL DATA10.1. Technical specificationsDimensions and weight:• Diameter: 50.0 mm/1.97 in• Thickness: 16.0 mm/0.61 in• Weight: 113g/3.98 ozTra
Other displays• Dive time: 0 to 999 min, counting starts and stops at 1.2 m /4 ft depth• Surface time: 0 to 99 h 59 min• Dive counter: 0 to 99 for rep
• Memory capacity: approximately 140 hours of diving with 20 second recording in-terval and without transmitter data. In Dive Free the memory capacity
• Battery storage time (shelf life): Up to three years• Replacement: Every three years, or more often depending on dive activity• Life expectancy at 2
WARNINGYOU ARE ADVISED TO AVOID FLYING ANY TIME THECOMPUTER COUNTS DOWN THE NO-FLY TIME. ALWAYSACTIVATE THE COMPUTER TO CHECK THE REMAININGNO-FLY TIME
NOTELow temperature or an internal oxidation of the battery mayactivate the battery warning even though the battery hasenough capacity. In this case,
10.2.1. Suunto RGBM adaptive decompressionThe Suunto RGBM algorithm adapts its predictions of both the effects of microbubblebuild-up and adverse dive
10.2.2. No-decompression limits for airThe no-decompression limits displayed by the dive computer for the first dive to asingle depth (see Table 10.1,
No-decompression time limits (mins) for various depths (m)for the first dive of a seriesPersonal Mode / Altitude ModeDepth(m)P2/A2P2/A1P2/A0P1/A2P1/A1
No-decompression time limits (mins) for various depths (ft)for the first dive of a seriesPersonal Mode / Altitude ModeDepth(ft)P2/A2P2/A1P2/A0P1/A2P1/
As a result, the allowed no-decompression-stop limits are considerably reduced.10.3. Oxygen exposureThe oxygen exposure calculations are based on curr
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12. DISCLAIMERS12.1. CEThe CE mark is used to mark conformity with the European Union EMC directive89/336/EEC.12.2. EN 13319EN 13319 is a European div
13. SUUNTO LIMITED WARRANTYSuunto warrants that during the Warranty Period Suunto or a Suunto AuthorizedService Center (hereinafter Service Center) wi
3.serial number has been removed, altered or made illegible in any way, as determ-ined at the sole discretion of Suunto;4.has been exposed to chemical
WARNINGTHE DIVE COMPUTER WILL NOT ACCEPT FRACTIONALPERCENTAGE VALUES OF OXYGEN CONCENTRATION.DO NOT ROUND UP FRACTIONAL PERCENTAGES! Forexample, 31.8%
14. DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICEPlease dispose of the device in an appropriate way, treating it as electronic waste. Donot throw it in the garbage. If you w
GLOSSARYAltitude diveA dive made at an elevation greater than 300 m/1000 ft above sea level.Ascent rateThe speed at which the diver ascends toward the
Decompression illnessAny of a variety of maladies resulting either directly or indirectly from theformation of nitrogen bubbles in tissues or body flu
Multi level diveA single or repetitive dive that includes time spent at various depths andwhose no decompression limits are therefore not determined s
PFOAbbreviation for patent foramen ovale. It is a form of congenital heartdefect that enables blood flow between the left and right atria via the in-t
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WARNINGSET THE CORRECT PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT MODE!Whenever it is believed that factors that tend to increase thepossibility of DCI exist, it is recommen
WARNINGNEVER ASCEND ABOVE THE CEILING! You must not as-cend above the ceiling during your decompression. In orderto avoid doing so by accident, you sh
WARNINGTraveling to a higher elevation can temporarily cause a changein the equilibrium of dissolved nitrogen in the body. It is recom-mended that you
WARNINGUsing the Suunto Dive Planner software is not a substitutefor proper dive training. Diving with mixed gases has dangersthat are not familiar to
NOTEIt is not possible to change to AIR mode after a dive in NI-TROX mode, before the No-fly time has elapsed.When planning both air and nitrox dives
3. SUUNTO USER INTERFACECurrent Time DisplayMode IndicatorNo-Decompression TimeTotal Ascent TimeCeiling DepthRemaining Air TimeSafety/Deep Stop TimeSu
1. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF SUUNTO DIVE COMPUTERS ... . ... . ... 82. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ...
3.1. Navigating in the menusSuunto D6i has four main operating modes - TIME mode (TIME), DIVE mode (DIVE),PLAN mode (PLAN), and MEMORY mode (MEM). It
SETTINGSAlarmTimeDual TimeDateUnitsBacklightContrastTonesSUB-MODESAirNitroxGaugeFreeOffSETTINGSNitrox Personal/Altitude Tank Press Pairing Tank Press
3.2. Button symbols and functionsThe table below explains the main functions of the dive computer's buttons. The buttonsand their use is explaine
Main functionsPressButtonSymbolToggle between alternative displaysChange submodeIncrease valuesShortUPActivate gas switching in NITROX modeActivate Ap
4. GETTING STARTEDTo get the most out of your Suunto D6i, use some time to personalize it and reallymake it YOUR computer. Set the correct time and da
NOTEThe seconds display reverts to date display after 5 minutesin order to save battery power.NOTEThe display is illuminated by holding down the MODE
4.1.1. Setting the alarmThe dive computer has a daily alarm function. The alarm can be set to be activatedonly once, on weekdays or every day. When th
4.1.3. Setting the dual timeIn the Dual Time setting mode, you are able to select the hour and minute of a dualtime, which is useful when traveling to
ADJUST WITH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS. ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON.4.1.6. Setting the backlightIn the Backlight setting mode, you are able to turn the backli
ADJUST WITH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS. ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON.4.1.8. Setting the tonesIn the Tones setting mode, you are able to activate or deactivate
5.2. Emergency ascents ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 425.3. Dive computer limitations .. . ... . ... .
USE DOWN BUTTON TO START STOPWATCH AND TAKE A SPLIT TIME. THE UP BUTTON STOPS THE STOPWATCH. IF YOU HAVE TAKEN SPLIT TIMES, YOU CAN SCROLL THEM BY SH
Contamination or dirt on the water contact may prevent this automatic activation.Therefore, it is important that the water contact is kept clean. The
IF ACCESSED FROM TIME MODE, TIME AND BEARING ARE DISPLAYED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN.ACCESSED FROM DIVE MODE, CURRENT DEPTH, AND TIME OR MAXIMUM DEP
4.4.2. Locking a bearingA bearing can be locked to help you follow a selected course, and directional arrowspoint towards the locked bearing. The last
ExplanationSymbolYou are 180 degrees from the locked bearingYou are 120 (or 240) degrees from the locked bearing4.4.3. Compass settingsYou can define
NOTEThe unit will automatically enter the calibration sequence whentaken into use for the first time.Strong electromagnetic fields, such as power line
To calibrate the compass:HOLD THE DEVICE LEVEL AND SLOWLY ROTATE 360°.THEN SLOWLY TURN THE DEVICE 90° TO VERTICAL POSITION.If the calibration fails se
ADJUST WITH UP AND DOWN. ACCEPT WITH SELECT.Time-outYou can set the compass time-out from 1 to 20 minutes. After the set time has passedfrom the lates
2. In the Apnea Timer, long press DOWN to enter settings in which you can definethe duration of the ventilation period and the incremental increase/de
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5.9.2. DIVE mode activation ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... 665.9.3. Battery power indication . ... . ...
5. BEFORE DIVINGDo not attempt to use the dive computer without reading this user's guide in its entirety,including all the warnings. Make sure t
The Suunto D6i allows you to choose between a traditional Recommended SafetyStop and Deep Stops. Deep Stops are safety stops that occur deeper than tr
In the event that a required gas is not available at all, decompress for as long as youcan by using the next most suitable gas that has the highest ox
WARNINGSuunto recommends that you receive training in freedivingtechniques and physiology before conducting breath holddives. No dive computer can rep
InterpretationSound patternInstructional beepStart descendingDescendingChange gasDescending-ascendingThe visual information on the dive computer displ
Alarm reasonAlarm typeMaximum allowed ascent rate, 10 m per min / 33 ft permin, is exceeded. Slow the ascend rate down.High priority alarm, soundedthr
Alarm reasonAlarm typeMandatory Safety Stop is reached. Make the Mandat-ory Deep Stop for the duration shown by the timer.Low priority alarm followed
Alarm reasonAlarm typeIndicates reaching a certain depth. In the DIVE Freemode only. You can acknowledge the alarm.Low priority alarm, soundedonce. Th
5.6. Error conditionsThe dive computer has warning indicators that alert you to react to certain situationsthat would significantly increase the risk
5.7.1. Installing the wireless transmitterWhen purchasing the Suunto D6i, we strongly recommend that you have your Suuntorepresentative attach the tra
6.4.1. Day History . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... 966.4.2. Free dive time limit ... . ...
When there is no stored code, the Suunto D6i displays “cd:--” and receives data withlowered sensitivity from a very short distance only (0.1–0.5m / 0.
WARNINGIf there are several divers using a Suunto wireless transmitter,always ensure that each diver is using a different code beforestarting the dive
2.In the next menu, a Code number is displayed. Clear the code by short-pressingthe UP button (toggle from “Ok” to “Clear”), and press the SELECT butt
NOTEIn order to save battery energy, the transmitter enters powersaving mode with slower data transmission rate if the tankpressure remains unchanged
FigureIndicationDisplayDText "no conn" is displayed when the unit receives no data packetsfrom the transmitter.Pressure reading has not been
5.8. DIVE mode settingsSuunto D6i has several user-definable functions, as well as depth and time-relatedalarms that you can set according to your per
FREE modeGAUGE modeNITROX modeAIR modeSettingXSurf time notifyalarmXXXXSample rateXXDeep stopXXAir timeXXXXUnitsThe figure below shows how to enter th
5.8.1. Setting the nitrox valuesIf set to the NITROX mode, the correct oxygen percentage of the gas in your cylinder(and additional gases) must always
To view the most pessimistic ascent schedule, that is, a schedule for the situation inwhich the gases are not changed at all, you can set the mix gas(
5.8.2. Setting the personal/altitude adjustmentsThe current Altitude and Personal Adjustment settings are displayed in the startupscreen when entering
10.2.1. Suunto RGBM adaptive decompression . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... 12210.2.2. No-decompression limits for air .. ... ... ...
ADJUST WITH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS. ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON.5.8.4. Setting the tank pressure alarmThe tank pressure alarm can be set "ON" or
ADJUST WITH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS. ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON.5.8.6. Setting the depth notify alarm (FREE mode)You can set five independent Depth Notify
ADJUST WITH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS. ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON.NOTEWith a range of 1–999 minutes, the alarm can be set to yourplanned bottom time, for exa
The factory default setting is 20 seconds.You can set the dive profile sample rate in free dive to 1, 2, or 5 seconds. The samplerate for gauge, nitro
5.8.11. Setting the air timeIn the Air Time setting mode, the remaining air time display can be set "ON" or "OFF"depending on whet
5.9.1. Accessing DIVE modeThe Suunto D6i has four diving modes: AIR mode for diving with standard air only,NITROX mode for diving with oxygen enriched
After activation, all graphical display elements are turned ON, and the backlight andthe beep are activated. After this, the selected altitude and per
A TISSUE SATURATION GRAPH IS DISPLAYED BETWEEN DIVES WHEN DIVE MODE IS ACTIVATED. ON X-AXIS THE FAST TISSUES ARE ON LEFT AND SLOW TISSUES ON RIGHT. ON
•the oxygen partial pressure limits are set correctlyFor more information on the NITROX mode, please refer to Section 6.2. Diving in NI-TROX mode (DIV
The optional wireless pressure transmitter sends out a low battery (batt) warning whenits battery voltage is getting low. This is shown intermittently
1. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF SUUNTO DIVE COMPUTERSSuunto D6i wristop dive computer is designed to help you get the most out of yourdiving.With integrate
WARNINGTraveling to a higher elevation can temporarily cause a changein the equilibrium of dissolved nitrogen in the body. It is recom-mended that you
This feature is used to adjust the computer to be more conservative, according topersonal preference, by entering the suitable Personal Adjustment set
5.10. Safety StopsSafety Stops are widely considered good diving practice for recreational diving, andare an integral part of most dive tables. The re
5.10.2. Mandatory Safety StopsWhen the ascent rate exceeds 10 m/33 ft per minute continuously for more than five(5) seconds, the microbubble build-up
WHEN CEILING AND STOP ARE DISPLAYED WITH DOWNWARD POINTING ARROW, IMMEDIATELY (WITHIN 3 MINUTES) DESCEND TO OR BELOW CEILING.If you continue to viola
Enabling the deep stops does not disable Recommended Safety Stops. MandatorySafety Stops, for example due to continuous ascent rate violations, are st
6. DIVINGThis section contains instructions on how to operate the dive computer and interpretits displays. The dive computer is easy to use and read.
6.1.1. Basic dive dataDuring a No-decompression dive, the following information is displayed:•your present depth in meters/feet•the available no-decom
DOWN BUTTON TOGGLES BETWEEN MAXIMUM DEPTH, CURRENT TIME AND TANK PRESSURE.UP BUTTON TOGGLES BETWEEN DIVE TIME AND WATER TEMPERATURE.In addition, with
To make a bookmark in the profile memory during a dive, press the SELECT button.A brief confirmation will be given.A BOOKMARK IS PLACED IN THE PROFILE
2. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTESThroughout this user's guide, important safety icons are displayed. Three classificationsare used to separate the
The change in your air consumption is based on constant one second interval pressuremeasurements over 30–60 second periods. An increase in air consump
Low Air Pressure WarningsThe dive computer will warn you with two (2) audible double beeps and a blinkingpressure display when the cylinder pressure r
WARNINGDO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ASCENT RATE! Rapidascents increase the risk of injury. You should always makethe Mandatory and Recommended Safety Sto
6.1.7. Decompression divesWhen your NO DEC TIME becomes zero, your dive changes into a decompressiondive. Therefore, you must perform one or more deco
WARNINGYOUR ACTUAL ASCENT TIME MAY BE LONGER THANDISPLAYED BY THE INSTRUMENT! The ascent time willincrease if you:•remain at depth•ascend slower than
The depth of the ceiling and floor depends on your dive profile. The ceiling depth willbe fairly shallow when you enter the decompression mode, but if
Display below the floorThe blinking ASC TIME sign and an upward pointing arrow indicate that you are belowthe floor. You should start your ascent imme
Display at the ceiling zoneWhen you reach the ceiling zone, the display will show you two arrows pointing ateach other (the “hour glass” icon). Below
DECOMPRESSION DIVE, ABOVE CEILING. NOTE DOWNWARD POINTING ARROW, ER WARNING AND ALARM. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY (WITHIN 3 MINUTES) DESCEND TO OR BELOW C
to be understated and will affect decompression calculations. If you want to adjust thecomputer to provide more conservative calculations, use the per
WARNINGNOT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE! Suunto dive computersare intended for recreational use only. The demands of com-mercial or professional diving may ex
6.2.2. Oxygen displaysWhen the NITROX mode is activated, the display will show the information in the figurebelow. In the NITROX mode, the maximum ope
DOWN BUTTON TOGGLES BETWEEN O2, MAXIMUM DEPTH CURRENT TIME AND TANK PRESSURE.UP BUTTON TOGGLES BETWEEN PO2, OLF%, DIVE TIME AND WATER TEMPERATURE.6.2.
6.2.4. Gas change and multiple breathing gas mixesOne of the special features in Suunto D6i is the possibility to set two additional nitroxmixes to be
NOTEIf no button is pressed in 15 seconds, the dive computer willgo back to the dive display without changing the gas mix.Upon ascent, the computer pr
NOTEThere is no ascent rate monitoring in the GAUGE mode.NOTEIf you dive with the GAUGE mode, it is not possible to changebetween the modes before the
NOTEThe FREE mode does not provide decompression information.NOTEThere is no ascent rate monitoring in the FREE mode.6.4.1. Day HistoryThe Day History
NOTEThe first dive of the next day will reset the Day History functionand start a new one.6.4.2. Free dive time limitThe FREE mode has a time limit of
7. AFTER DIVINGOnce back at the surface, Suunto D6i continues to provide post-dive safety informationand alarms. Calculations to enable repetitive div
Or, in the alternative displays, the following information will be shown:•maximum depth of last dive in meters/feet•dive time of last dive in minutes,
7.2.1. FREE DiveEach dive series includes dives that have been performed during one day. The day'sdive numbering and latest dive information rese
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