Suunto Zoop Novo Dive Computers

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It’s possible to change the Zoop Novo’s battery without having to head to a registered service center. We recommend getting the Suunto Zoop Novo battery replacement kit which includes the battery, O-ring and extra screws. With the right screwdriver and this kit, we found replacing the battery pretty easy and straightforward. The Leonardo allows you to easily reset the computer, wiping the memory. This is a great feature for dive centers and schools; each new diver can start fresh. However, we found that if you’re using it as a personal computer, it’s not a function you would use at all.

Suunto uses its own customized RGBM model which was developed in collaboration with Dr. Bruce Wienke. Unlike the classic Haldane models still used in some dive computers, the Suunto RGBM predicts free gas as well as dissolved gas in the tissue of divers. In other words, rather than requiring you to make stops at fixed depths, the dive computer lets you decompress within a range of depths. This is known as continuous decompression. Ceiling, ceiling zone, floor and decompression range For an entry-level dive computer, the Zoop Novo boasts a large logbook memory and can store up to 140 hours of data (approximately 100 dives). However, in freediving mode, this reduces to 35 hours. However, it’s important to note that any “user errors” when replacing the battery (such as a dirty seal or a battery compartment not closed correctly) will void the warranty. If you’re not confident about changing it yourself, you can always get the battery changed as part of the computers regular two-year service. As we all know, there are a number of factors that can increase your risk of DCS. If you’re diving and you know you carry certain DCS risk factors (age, obesity, circulatory issues), the Zoop Novo allows you to adjust the algorithm to be more conservative, providing an extra level of safety.

Each approach has its pros and cons. With a single button, you’re not going to get confused about which to press. But we found it tiresome having to navigate through so many menus just to find the item we needed.Both offer air, Nitrox (to 50%), and gauge modes. In addition, the Zoop Novo has a freediving and an off mode. When conditions are rough, it may be difficult to maintain a constant depth near the surface. In such cases, it is more manageable to maintain a depth somewhat below the ceiling, to ensure that the waves do not lift you above the ceiling. Suunto recommends that you decompress deeper than 4 m (13 ft), even if the indicated ceiling is shallower. Ascent time Adjusting the computer to dive on Nitrox is easy. In Nitrox mode, you enter both the percentage of oxygen being used and the ppO2 (oxygen partial pressure) limit. It’s programmable for 21% to 50% oxygen mixtures and adjusts between 1.2 and 1.6 bar (17.4 to 23.2 psi) ppO2. Audible Alarms

If you are returning something because it does not fit, is the wrong colour or is unsuitable you will need to pay for the return postage. The Zoop Novo also allows you to change the altitude setting which will adjust the computer’s decompression calculations. The default is 0-300m/0-980ft and can be changed to 300-1500m/980-4900ft or 1500-3000m/4900-9800ft.By monitoring repetitive dives, reverse profiling, short surface intervals, and multi-day diving, the Zoop Novo’s decompression algorithm adapts its calculations to take all these practices into consideration. The Zoop Novo computer includes full decompression capabilities, five dive modes (Air, Nitrox, Gauge, Free and Off) and straight-forward, menu-based Suunto user interface. Suunto Zoop Novo Dive Computer – Features Memory capacity: approximately 60 hours with 20-second recording interval and without transmitter data. With transmitter data, the capacity is approximately 40 hours. In free dive mode (2-second recording interval), maximum capacity is 3 hours.