SUUNTO Vyper - Manual (Page 33)

5. BEFORE DIVING
Do not attempt to use the dive computer without reading this user's guide in its entirety,
including all the warnings. Make sure that you fully understand the use, displays and
limitations of the instrument. If you have any questions about the 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!
When used properly, Suunto Vyper is an outstanding tool for assisting properly trained,
certified divers in planning and executing . It is NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR CERTIFIED
SCUBA INSTRUCTION, including training in the principles of decompression.
Do not attempt to dive with any gas mix other than standard air without first receiving
certified training in this specialty.
5.1. The Suunto RGBM
Suunto’s Reduced Gradient Bubble Model (RGBM), utilized in the Suunto Vyper,
predicts both dissolved and free gas in the blood and tissues of divers. It is a significant
advance on the classic Haldane models, which do not predict free gas. The advantage
of Suunto RGBM is additional safety through its ability to adapt to a variety of situations
and dive profiles.
In order to optimize the response to different increased risk situations, an additional
category of stop, referred to as a Mandatory Safety Stop, has been introduced. The
combination of stop types depends on the user settings and the specific dive situation.
To get the most from the RGBM safety benefits, refer to Section 10.2. RGBM.
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