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SUUNTO D9
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Air, Nitrox and Gauge modes
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Integrated digital compass
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Optional Wireless Transmission
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Complete watch functions
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Adjustable units
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Suunto Deep Stop RGBM model
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USB
compatible PC interface and software included
The
Suunto D9 Story...
Underwater a diver must monitor several gauges to
receive the crucial information about the dive: depth, time, tank
pressure, decompression status and direction to name just a few.
Suunto D9 combines all dive-critical information in one instrument,
conveniently mounted on your wrist. Instead of monitoring a
multitude of gauges, you can concentrate on what is important -
diving.
Suunto D9 is the world's first dive computer to incorporate a
digital compass. The compass shows the general direction with a
graphical compass rose, as well as the exact bearing with a
numerical display. Headings can be stored in Suunto D9's memory for
later analysis. The compass can naturally be used on land too.
By using Suunto D9's optional wireless transmitter, the diver can
also monitor tank pressure and air consumption data from the wrist.
The remaining tank pressure is displayed both numerically and
graphically, and an estimation of the remaining air-time is given
throughout the dive. This allows the diver to monitor the remaining
air supply at the same time as he monitors depth and time. Real time
air consumption is also stored in the memory.
Suunto D9 can be used with up to three different gas mixes
containing 21-100% oxygen, allowing gas switching during the dive.
Decompression calculations are based on the Suunto Deep Stop RGBM
model, which provides iterative deep stops as an alternative to
traditional safety stops. For those intending to go really deep, the
maximum depth display is set at 200m [660ft].
In addition to basic dive data, the built-in dive logbook provides a
graphical dive profile where real time water temperature and tank
pressure data can be analyzed on the wristop computer. The sampling
rate can be set to as low as 1s.
The beautifully designed Suunto D9 has a titanium housing and
includes an USB-compatible PC interface and the Suunto Dive Manager
2.0 software.
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Deeper Understanding...
Instead of monitoring information from several sources, Suunto D9
provides you with all the crucial information from a single source,
conveniently mounted on your wrist.
The integrated digital compass can be accessed from both DIVE and
TIME modes, and provides a graphical compass rose display and
numerically displayed bearings. Bearings can be locked, and visual
aids are provided for navigating set courses or for pattern
navigation. Headings can be stored in the memory for later analysis
using the memory functions or the PC interface.
Suunto D9 can be used with the optional Suunto Wireless Transmitter.
When enabled it provides the diver with tank pressure and air-time
information, as well as a tank pressure bar graph. Real-time tank
pressure data is stored in the memory, and can be later analyzed
using the memory or PC interface functions.
Three different operating modes are available: Air, Nitrox and
Gauge.
The air mode is for diving with standard air, whereas the nitrox
mode provides an option for using up to three different gas mixes
during the dive.
The gauge mode has several applications, such as for freediving. The
profile-sampling rate can be set to as low as 1s, and the ascent
rate monitoring can be disabled. The gauge mode also provides a dual
display stopwatch, which allows the timing of underwater activities
to the second. The maximum depth display of Suunto D9 is 200m/660ft.
Suunto D9 provides the user with an option to use traditional
safety-stops, or to use deep stops. The deep stops are calculated
iteratively throughout the dive, and the deep stop time can be set
to 1 or 2min. The decompression calculations are based on the Suunto
RGBM (Reduced Gradient Bubble Model).
The matrix display provides outstanding possibilities for post-dive
analysis of the recorded information. In the memory mode the actual
dive profile is graphically displayed, together with real time
depth, time, tank pressure and temperature data. Locked compass
bearings are also displayed in the profile.
The housing of Suunto D9 is made of titanium, with some stainless
steel inserts. The display is made of scratch resistant mineral
crystal glass, and the pressure rating is 20atm.
Suunto D9 comes with a USB-compatible PC-interface and the new
Suunto Dive Manager 2.0 software. |
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