Suunto VYTEC DS User Guide

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NOTE! While in the Data Transfer mode, the 
connector/water contacts are used only for the 
data transfer. The Dive Mode IS NOT automati-
cally activated if the contacts are submerged.

After you have fi nished the data transfer, press 
the SMART (Quit) to exit Data Transfer mode. 
If a button is not pressed or no data is trans-
ferred within 5 minutes, the instrument beeps 
and returns to the timekeeping display auto-
matically.

The Simulation mode can be used to acquaint 
yourself with the features and displays of the 
instrument before diving, to plan dives in ad-
vance, for demonstration or education purpos-
es, or just for pleasure.

The dive computer has two simulation modes 
(Fig. 4.16.):

• 

The DIVE SIMULATOR (Fig. 4.17.)

•  The DIVE PLANNING SIMULATOR 

(Fig. 4.19.).

In Simulation Mode, time moves four times 
faster than real time (when diving), i.e., 15s 
= 1min.

The Dive Simulator mode is an excellent tool 
for becoming familiar with the dive computer 
and planning your dives. Suunto recommends 
using the dive simulator to run through different 
dive scenarios. The Dive  Simulator will allow 
you to “perform” dive profi les of your choice 
and see what the display would look like during 
an actual dive. This includes basic dive infor-
mation, as well as audible and visual warn-
ings. Cylinder pressure drop is simulated with 
a constant, depth dependent consumption. If 

Fig. 4.19. Dive Planning 
Simulator mode. 
[2 SIMPLAN].

Fig. 4.17. Dive Simulator 
mode. [1 SIMDIVE].

Fig. 4.18. Selected 
Dive Simulator mode. 
Descend by pressing 
the arrow down (TIME) 
button and ascend by 
pressing the arrow up 
(PLAN) button.