Suunto D3 Manual Do Utilizador

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The ascent rate is shown graphically (Fig.3.19) along 
the left side of the display as follows:

TABLE 3.2. ASCENT RATE INDICATOR

Fig. 3.19. Ascent Rate Indicator. 
The segments indicate the speed 
of the ascent.

ASCENT RATE

(m/min)

10...12

8...10

6...<8

4...<6

No segments

Below 4 m/min [13 ft/min]

One segment

4 - 6 m/min [13 - 20 ft/min]

Two segments

6 - 8 m/min [20 - 26 ft/min]

Three segments

8 - 10 m/min [26 - 33 ft/min]

Four segments

10 - 12 m/min [33 - 39 ft/min]

Four segments, the

Above 12 m/min [39 ft/min] or

SLOW segment, blinking

continuously above 10 m/min

depth reading, the STOP

[33 ft/min]

sign and an audible alarm

 

When the maximum allowed ascent rate is exceeded, 
the SLOW warning appears, alternating with the dive 
depth, indicating that the maximum ascent rate has 
been exceeded continuously or that the current as-
cent rate is signifi cantly above the allowed rate. The 
watch gives a single beep when the SLOW warning 
is shown.