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Set modes [2 set, Dive computer model settings[1 set model, Alarm settings [2 set alms – SUUNTO Gekko User Manual

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4.2. SET MODES [2 SET]

The Set Mode (Fig. 4.15.) is di vided into four sub-

modes: dive computer model setting, alarm settings,

time setting and personal adjustments.

4.2.1. Dive Computer Model
Settings[1 SET MODEL ]

In the Model Setting mode the Gekk o can be set to

function in Air or Nitrox model. To enter the model

settings select MODE- SET - MODEL (Fig. 4.16).

Select AIR if di ving with standard air and select

NITROX if diving with oxygen enriched air.

4.2.1.1. Nitrox Oxygen Settings

The correct oxygen percentage of the gas in your

cylinder must always be entered into the computer

to ensure correct nitrogen and oxygen calculations.

Also the oxygen partial pressure limit must be set.

In the Nitrox Setting mode the equi valent allowed

maximum depth based on the chosen v alues will

also be displayed.
To enter the Nitrox/Oxygen Setting Mode select

MODE- SET- MODEL- NITROX. The default oxy-

gen percentage (O

2

%) setting is 21% (air) and oxygen

partial pressure (PO

2

) setting 1.4 bar (Fig. 4.17.).

NOTE!

The Nitrox settings will revert to default set-

tings 21% (air) and PO

2

1.4 bar after approximately

2 hours.

4.2.2. Alarm settings
[2 SET ALMS]

In the alarm settings you can set a di ve time alarm

and a maximum depth alarm. To enter Alarm settings

select MODE - SET - SET ALARMS (Fig. 4.18).

Fig. 4.16 Set Model mode

Fig. 4.17. Setting Nitrox

parameters, Oxygen percent-

age is 32%, oxygen partial

pressure limit is 1.4 bar. The

equivalent maximum depth is

displayed as 32.8 m [107 ft].

Press scroll buttons to change

oxygen percentage and to set

oxygen partial setting value.

Accept settings by pressing

MODE (OK).

Fig. 4.18 Set Alarms Mode

SELECT

O2%

PO2

m

OK

SELECT