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Aladin Sport
(Matrix)
User Manual
ALADIN SPORT DIVING COMPUTER - DESIGNED BY
DIVING ENGINEERS
Welcome to SCUBAPRO dive computers and thank you for purchasing the Aladin Sport.
You are now the owner of an extraordinary partner for your dives. This manual provides you
with easy access to SCUBAPRO state-of-the-art technology and key Aladin Sport features
and functions. Should you wish to know more about SCUBAPRO diving equipment, please
visit our website at www.scubapro.com.

IMPORTANT
Please carefully read and understand the Read First booklet that is included in the package before
using your SCUBAPRO Aladin Sport.

WARNING
• The Aladin Sport has a depth rating of 120m/394ft.
• If 120m/394ft is exceeded, “---“ will appear in the depth field and the decompression algorithm
will not calculate correctly.
• Diving at oxygen partial pressures higher than 1.6bar (corresponding to a depth of 67m/220ft when
breathing compressed air) is extremely dangerous and could lead to serious injury or death.

WARNING
• The Aladin Sport is delivered in deep sleep mode with the display off. You must activate the Aladin
Sport by pressing and holding the left or right button before the first dive. The Aladin Sport will not
start the dive mode or may show the wrong depth value if activation is not done before immersion.

The Aladin Sport dive instrument is compliant with the European Union directive 2014/30/EU.
Standard EN 13319: 2000
The Aladin Sport dive instrument is also compliant with the European standard EN 13319: 2000 (EN 13319: 2000 – Depth
gauges and combined depth and time measuring devices – Functional and safety requirements, tests methods).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 6

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1.1 Safety considerations ............................................................................... 6
1.2 Quick reference of the display layout ........................................................ 6
2. SYSTEM AND OPERATION ................................................................................... 7
2.1 System description ................................................................................... 7
2.2 Operation ................................................................................................. 7
2.2.1 Push buttons ............................................................................ 8
2.2.2 Water contacts .......................................................................... 8
2.2.3 Switching on the display ........................................................... 9
2.2.4 How to navigate the Aladin Sport at the surface ........................ 9
2.2.5 Checking the desaturation time ................................................. 9
2.2.6 Checking the surface interval .................................................. 10
2.2.7 Checking the battery condition ................................................ 10
2.2.8 Active backlight ....................................................................... 12
2.2.9 Switching off the display .......................................................... 12
2.2.10 Alarm clock ............................................................................. 12
2.3 SOS mode ............................................................................................. 13
3. DIVING WITH YOUR ALADIN SPORT ................................................................. 13
3.1 Terminology/Symbols ............................................................................. 13
3.1.1 General terminology/Display during no-stop phase ................. 13
3.1.2 Display during decompression phase ...................................... 14
3.1.3 Nitrox information (O2 information) ........................................... 14
3.2 Attention messages and alarms .............................................................. 15
3.2.1 Attention messages ................................................................ 15
3.2.2 Alarms .................................................................................... 15
3.3 Preparation for the dive .......................................................................... 15
3.3.1 Function check ....................................................................... 15
3.3.2 Setting the gas mixture and ppO2 max .................................... 16
3.3.3 Preparation for diving with 2 or 3 gas mixtures ........................ 16
3.3.4 Setting the MB level ................................................................ 16
3.4 Functions during the dive ....................................................................... 16
3.4.1 Alternate displays .................................................................... 16
3.4.2 Setting bookmarks .................................................................. 17
3.4.3 Dive time ................................................................................. 17
3.4.4 Current depth/O2% mix ........................................................... 17
3.4.5 Max depth/Temperature .......................................................... 17
3.4.6 Set max depth reached ........................................................... 18
3.4.7 Ascent rate ............................................................................. 18
3.4.8 Partial pressure of oxygen (ppO2 max)/
Maximum operating depth (MOD) ........................................... 19
3.4.9 Oxygen toxicity (CNS O2%) ..................................................... 19
3.4.10 Decompression information ..................................................... 20
3.4.11 Decompression values ............................................................ 20
3.4.12 Total ascent time ..................................................................... 21
3.4.13 Safety stop timer ..................................................................... 21
3.5 Functions after the dive .......................................................................... 22
3.5.1 End of a dive ........................................................................... 22
3.5.2 Desaturation time, No-fly time and No-dive warning ................ 22

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3.6 Diving in mountain lakes ......................................................................... 23
3.6.1 Altimeter ................................................................................. 23
3.6.2 Altitude classes ....................................................................... 23
3.6.3 Prohibited altitude ................................................................... 24
3.6.4 Decompression dives in mountain lakes .................................. 24
3.7 Gauge mode .......................................................................................... 24
3.7.1 Switching the gauge mode on and off ..................................... 24
3.7.2 Diving in gauge mode ............................................................. 25
3.7.3 After diving in gauge mode ...................................................... 25
3.8 Apnea mode .......................................................................................... 25
3.8.1 Switching the apnea mode on and off ..................................... 25
3.8.2 Diving in apnea mode ............................................................. 26
3.9 Diving with microbubble (MB) levels ........................................................ 27
3.9.1 Comparison of dives with MB level L0 and MB level L5 ........... 27
3.9.2 Terminology ............................................................................ 27
3.9.3 Preparation for a dive with MB levels ....................................... 29
3.9.4 Functions during the dive with MB levels ................................. 29
3.9.5 Completing a dive with MB levels ............................................ 31
3.10 PDIS (Profile Dependent Intermediate Stop) ............................................ 31
3.10.1 Introduction to PDIS ................................................................ 31
3.10.2 How does PDIS work? ............................................................ 32
3.10.3 Special considerations when diving with more than one gas
mixture (Aladin Sport) .............................................................. 33
3.10.4 Diving with PDIS ..................................................................... 33
3.11 Diving with 2 or 3 gas mixtures ............................................................... 34
4. Functions on the surface .................................................................................... 37
4.1 COMPASS ............................................................................................. 37
4.1.1 Finding a direction ................................................................... 37
4.1.2 Setting declination ................................................................... 38
4.1.3 Setting timeout ........................................................................ 38
4.1.4 Recalibrating the compass ...................................................... 38
4.2 DIVE PLANNER ...................................................................................... 40
4.2.1 Planning a no-stop dive .......................................................... 40
4.2.2 Planning a decompression dive ............................................... 41
4.2.3 Leaving the dive planner ......................................................... 41
4.3 LOGBOOK ............................................................................................. 42
4.3.1 Survey .................................................................................... 42
4.3.2 Operation ................................................................................ 42
4.3.2.1 Page 1.......................................................................43
4.3.2.2 Page 2.......................................................................43
4.3.2.3 Page 3.......................................................................43
4.3.2.4 Statistical information (HISTORY)...............................44

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5. SETTINGS ............................................................................................................. 44
5.1 Altitude adjustment ................................................................................. 44

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5.2 Dive menu .............................................................................................. 45
5.2.1 Gas menu ............................................................................... 46
5.2.2 Scuba menu ........................................................................... 47
5.2.3 User menu .............................................................................. 49
5.3 Watch menu ........................................................................................... 50
5.3.1 Setting the alarm clock time .................................................... 51
5.3.2 Setting the UTC offset (coordinated universal time) .................. 51
5.3.3 Adjusting the time of day ......................................................... 51
5.3.4 Selecting 24-hour or AM/PM setting ....................................... 52
5.3.5 Adjusting the date ................................................................... 52
5.3.6 Switching the sound on and off ............................................... 53
5.3.7 Check the battery status ......................................................... 53
5.4 Apnea menu ........................................................................................... 54
5.4.1 Setting the total session depth ................................................ 54
5.4.2 Setting the surface interval factor (SIF) .................................... 55
5.4.3 Setting the dual depth alarm ................................................... 55
5.4.4 Setting the incremental depth alarm ........................................ 55
5.4.5 Setting the dive time interval alarm .......................................... 55
5.4.6 Setting the surface interval alarm ............................................. 56
5.4.7 Setting the ascent speed alarm ............................................... 56
6. INTERFACING WITH WINDOWS/MAC AND APPS ............................................ 56
6.1 Introduction to SCUBAPRO LogTRAK .................................................... 56
6.2 Changing warnings/settings of the Aladin Sport and reading computer
information ............................................................................................. 58
7. TAKING CARE OF YOUR ALADIN SPORT ......................................................... 58
7.1 Technical information .............................................................................. 58
7.2 Maintenance .......................................................................................... 58
7.2.1 Replacing the battery .............................................................. 59
8. APPENDIX ............................................................................................................ 60
8.1 Warranty ................................................................................................ 60
8.2 Glossary ................................................................................................. 61
8.3 Index ...................................................................................................... 62

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1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Safety considerations
Your Aladin Sport User Manual is divided Dive computers provide divers with
into the following main chapters. data; however, they do not provide the
1. Introduction knowledge of how this data should be
understood and applied. Dive computers
2. System and operation
cannot replace common sense! You must
3. Diving with your Aladin Sport therefore carefully read and understand
4. Functions on the surface this entire manual before using your Aladin
5. Settings Sport.

6. Interfacing with Windows/Mac and Apps


7. Taking care of your Aladin Sport
8. Appendix (warranty, glossary, index).

1.2 Quick reference of the display layout


GAUGE MODE ICON APNEA MODE ICON

DATE DO NOT DIVE ICON DO NOT FLY ICON


DEPTH DIVE TIME
ALTITUDE CLASSES SOS DURATION

ALTITUDE SYMBOL
ASCENT TIME ICON
DECOMPRESSION
STOP OBLIGATION LOW BATTERY ICON
DECOMPRESSION
STOP INDICATOR
LEVEL STOP TOO FAST ASCENT
INDICATOR SYMBOL
BLUETOOTH / ALARM
CLOCK ICON

MAX DEPTH O2 MIX


TEMPERATURE CNS%
... ASCENT RATE
AVERAGE PDIS ICON MULTIGAS
DEPTH ICON

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2. SYSTEM AND A LogTRAK software CD is included with
the Aladin Sport package. LogTRAK
OPERATION

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software is also available at the SCUBAPRO
website as well as the Android Play Store
and iPhone App Store.
2.1 System description
The Aladin Sport displays all important
dive and decompression data and has a
F NOTE: The Aladin Sport enables you
to use up to 3 different gas mixtures
memory which stores the full dive data. during the same dive. However, for
This data can be transmitted with a purposes of simplicity, the operating
Bluetooth interface and LogTRAK software instructions in this manual refer
to Windows or Mac personal computers, primarily to dives with a single gas
Android devices or Apple devices. mixture. Instructions for diving with
more than 1 gas mixture have been
summarized in special chapters.

2.2 Operation
Operating schematic

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2.2.1 Push buttons SCUBA mode:
The Aladin Sport’s features are accessed PRESS RIGHT BUTTON:
and controlled with 2 push buttons. • Accesses alternate displays.
Operation of these push buttons is divided PRESS-AND-HOLD LEFT BUTTON:
into 2 methods: “press” and “press-and- • Operates the backlight.
hold” (for 1 second) – also referred to as a
“long” press on the menu diagrams. Each PRESS LEFT BUTTON:
method allows you to access different • Activates the safety stop timer (dive
computer functions. mode only, in depths < 5m/15ft).
• Sets bookmark.
APNEA mode:
PRESS-AND-HOLD RIGHT BUTTON:
• Starts dive manually.
GAUGE mode:
PRESS LEFT BUTTON
• Restarts stopwatch.
PRESS LEFT
BUTTON
PRESS RIGHT
BUTTON
Diving with 2 or 3 mixtures:

PRESS AND HOLD (1 PRESS AND HOLD (1


PRESS-AND-HOLD RIGHT BUTTON:
SEC) LEFT BUTTON SEC) RIGHT BUTTON • Initiates switch to gas d, gas 1 or gas 2.
PRESS AND HOLD (1 SEC)
BOTH BUTTON • Changes selected gas (press left or right
At the surface: button).
• Confirms switch to gas d, gas 1 or gas 2.
PRESS-AND-HOLD LEFT OR RIGHT
BUTTON: 2.2.2 Water contacts
• Switches on the Aladin Sport (time of Upon submerging, the water contacts
day display). activate the Aladin Sport automatically.
PRESS-AND-HOLD RIGHT BUTTON:
• Functions like the ENTER/RETURN key
on a keyboard.
• Provides access to the displayed sub
menu.
• Opens the displayed setting.
• Confirms the displayed value or setting
selection.
PRESS LEFT OR RIGHT BUTTON:
• Allows scrolling through menus.
• Once entered into a sub menu or series
of settings:
• Increases (press right button) or
decreases (press left button) the
indicated value or setting.
PRESS-AND-HOLD LEFT BUTTON:
• Activates the backlight in time of day display.
• Escape the current function or menu to
last level or setting.
PRESS-AND-HOLD BOTH BUTTONS:
• Exits the current function or menu and
switches to the time of day display.
• From the time of day display, switches
off the Aladin Sport.

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2.2.3 Switching on the display which is quickly replaced by the day of the
week. This is referred to as the “time of
All segments on:

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day” display.
In the time of day display, if there is
remaining saturation from the last dive or
from a change of altitude, the Aladin Sport
may indicate the “Do not fly” icon, “Do not
dive” icon or “Altitude” icon or a combination
of the icons depending on the situation.

F NOTE: Most navigation descriptions


in this manual start from the time of
day display. At the surface, the Aladin
Sport returns automatically to this
Start up display with time: display.

F NOTE: When the Aladin Sport is in a


state of rest, no information is displayed
but the atmospheric pressure
continues to be monitored. If a change
in altitude classes is detected, the
Aladin Sport automatically switches
on for 3 minutes.

F NOTE: On the lower matrix row on the F NOTE: Without active use the Aladin
Sport’s display automatically reverts
display, longer words are scrolled. In to the time of day display, and after 3
this manual, such scrolling is indicated minutes the computer switches off.
by left-pointing arrows running along
the bottom of the display. 2.2.4 How to navigate the Aladin
Time of day display: Sport at the surface
Starting from the time of day display you
can enter into different menus.
2.2.5 Checking the desaturation
time

The Aladin Sport switches on:


• Automatically, upon submerging in
water or when triggered by a change in
atmospheric pressure.
• Manually, by pushing and holding either
From the time of day display you can check
the left or right button.
the desaturation time* with a press-and-
If switched on with the left button, all
hold of the right button. Desaturation time
display segments appear for 5 seconds.
is determined either by oxygen toxicity,
Afterwards, the display shows the time of
nitrogen saturation or the regression
day, the date and a scrolling SCUBAPRO

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of microbubbles, depending on which 2.2.7 Checking the battery
requires the longer time. condition
*Desat time is displayed only if there is
remaining saturation due to the last dive or
a change of altitude.

WARNING
For calculations of desaturation and no-fly
time it is assumed that you are breathing air
while on the surface.

2.2.6 Checking the surface interval


From the time of day display you can check
the battery condition by pressing the left or
right button to scroll to the watch menu.
With a press-and-hold of the right button
you enter watch settings, then press the
right button 6x to scroll to the battery status
screen.
The battery status screen shows how much
energy is left in the CR2450 battery. A fresh
battery is indicated by 6 zeros.
While the Aladin Sport periodically monitors
From the time of day display you can check battery status, you can manually trigger a
the surface interval with a press-and-hold status check with a press-and-hold of the
of the right button (taking you directly to the right button while in this screen.
dive menu) and then another press-and- The Aladin Sport’s intelligent battery
hold (taking you to surface interval). algorithm will limit some functions as you
near the end of the battery’s life. See
Surface interval is the elapsed time since the table below for battery status and
the end of your last dive; it is displayed as corresponding function limitations.
long as there is remaining saturation.

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Indicator in battery At other displays Battery status Function limitations
status display

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000000 Fresh battery none
_00000 Battery ok for diving none
__0000 Battery ok for diving none
___000 Battery symbol Weak battery, change Backlight not
to fresh operating
____00 Blinking battery symbol, Completely used battery, Buzzer and backlight
no dive symbol change to fresh not operating, diving
not recommended
_____0 Blinking battery symbol, Completely used battery, Diving mode not
no dive symbol change to fresh, Aladin allowed, only watch is
Sport may make a reset active. Settings cannot
any time and remain off be changed (OFF)

F
NOTE:
voltage
Battery capacity and
at the end of a battery’s
lifetime may vary between battery
manufacturers. Generally, operation at
low temperatures decreases battery
capacity. Therefore, when the battery
indicator drops below 4 zeros, change
the battery to a fresh one before
making any new dives.

WARNING
• If the battery status graph shows only 2
zeros, the battery symbol will blink, both
on the surface and in dive mode, to alert
you of a dangerous situation. At this point
the battery may not have enough energy to
finish a dive. In such a case, audible alarms
and attention messages are disabled, the
backlight is deactivated, and you run the
WARNING risk of a computer malfunction. Do not let
the battery reach this condition!
When the battery is critically low, the watch • Always replace the battery when the steady
settings are disabled (the watch set menu is battery symbol appears (3 zeros).
“OFF”).

F NOTE: Logbook information is not lost


even when the battery is removed for
an extended period of time.

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2.2.8 Active backlight (4°C/40°F and below) the low battery
warning may come on within the
first dive. For temperatures between
4°C/40°F and 20°C/68°F the life of
a new battery will fall somewhere
between 1 and 20 1-hour dives.
The Aladin Sport monitors the battery
level throughout every dive, and if
the available energy drops below the
warning threshold, the Aladin Sport
will automatically disable the backlight
to prevent a computer shut-down.

The display of the Aladin Sport can be 2.2.9 Switching off the display
illuminated both on the surface and under From the time of day display you can
water. The backlight can be activated with switch off the Aladin Sport by pressing and
a press-and-hold of the left button. holding both buttons simultaneously. On
The light will turn off automatically with a the surface the Aladin Sport switches off
default duration of 10 seconds. However, automatically after 3 minutes of non-use.
duration can be adjusted between 2 and 12
2.2.10 Alarm clock
seconds. The backlight can also be set to
“push on/push off” in which case the light The alarm clock tone works only at the
stays on until you press the button again. surface.
If the alarm clock is “on” the time of day
To set backlight duration:
display shows the alarm clock/transmit
• Starting from the time of day display,
symbol.
push the left or right button to get to the
dive menu screen, then press-and-hold
the right button.
• Press the right button 3x to get to the When the alarm is triggered, the alarm
user settings screen, then press-and- clock/transmit symbol flashes and special
hold the right button. attention beeps sound for 30 seconds or
• Press the right button once to get to the until you press a button.
backlight duration screen, then press-
and-hold the right button.
• Press the left or right button to choose
your backlight duration or to set push
on/push off, then lock in your choice
with a press-and-hold of the right
button.
• Press-and-hold both left and right
buttons simultaneously to return to the
time of day display.

F NOTE: Repeated activation of


backlight will reduce battery life.
the

F NOTE: Keeping the backlight on


permanently represents a severe
strain on the battery. In warm waters
(20°C/68°F and above), a new battery
can sustain 20 to 40 1-hour dives with
the backlight always on. In cold waters

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2.3 SOS mode WARNING
• Serious injury or death may result if you

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do not seek immediate treatment should
any signs or symptoms of decompression
sickness occur after a dive.
• DO NOT dive to treat symptoms of
decompression sickness!
• Diving in SOS mode is extremely dangerous
and you must assume full responsibility for
such behavior. SCUBAPRO will assume no
liability.

F NOTE: A diving accident can be


analyzed at any time in the logbook
and downloaded to a PC by means of
the Bluetooth interface and LogTRAK
software.

3. DIVING WITH YOUR


ALADIN SPORT

SOS mode (lock duration 24 hours) and surface 3.1 Terminology/Symbols


interval from the dive
The information on the display of the Aladin
If you remain above a depth of 0.8m/3ft for Sport varies depending on the kind of dive
more than 3 minutes without observing a and the dive phase.
prescribed decompression stop, the Aladin
Sport will automatically switch into SOS
mode after the dive and remain there for
F NOTE: For information on diving with
microbubble (MB) levels see chapter:
24 hours. The dive will be entered in the Diving with your Aladin Sport,
logbook with “SOS.” section: Diving with microbubble
Push the right button to see the “SOS” (MB) levels. For diving with multiple
symbol (the SOS mode will be unlocked gases, see section: Diving with 2 or
after 24 hours). 3 gas mixtures.
While in SOS mode, the Aladin Sport
3.1.1 General terminology/Display
cannot be used for diving. It can, however,
during no-stop phase
be used in gauge mode (see chapter:
CURRENT DIVE TIME
Gauge Mode, section: Diving in gauge DEPTH
In meters
mode). (feet)
NO STOP TIME
(Remaining
time at given

F NOTE:
depth until
Diving within 48 hours after ascent without
decompression
exiting SOS mode will result in stops is allowed)
shorter no-stop times or longer
decompression stops.
MAX DEPTH O2 MIX (Until CNS%> 50%)
(reached during the dive) CNS% (After CNS%> 50%)
+ ALTERNATE DISPLAYS ASCENT RATE (During ascent)
(select by right button press)

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No-stop phase Decompression phase ppO2 max Maximum allowed partial
Dive phase during which surfacing is Dive phase during
allowed without stop. which surfacing is pressure of oxygen: The higher the
allowed only after
decompression stops
fraction of oxygen in the mixture, the
Time are completed. shallower the dive depth at which this value
of the partial pressure of oxygen is reached.
Depth

The depth at which the ppO2 max is reached


is called Maximum Operating Depth (MOD).
Current depth 24min When you enter the settings for the gas
mixture, the Aladin Sport will display
the ppO2 maximum limit setting and the
26.2m Max depth corresponding MOD. The Aladin Sport
37min dive time No-stop time
warns you audibly and visually once the
Elapsed bottom time
depth is reached at which the ppO2 reaches
the maximum allowed value.
3.1.2 Display during
decompression phase
F NOTE: The default setting of
max is 1.4bar. The value of
ppO2
ppO2
DECOMPRESSION TOTAL ASCENT
SYMBOL TIME max can be set between 1.0bar and
(Stops required) (In minutes
including 1.6bar at the gas settings. It can also
DECOMPRESSION decompression
DURATION stops) be changed to “off” (--) which requires
(in minutes at the
stop depth) Code 313. The CNS O2% value/alarm
is not influenced by the selected ppO2
O2 MIX max setting.
MAX DEPTH DECOMPRESSION (Until CNS% >50%)
(reached during the dive)
+ ALTERNATE DISPLAYS
STOP DEPTH
(deepest stage shown)
ASCENT RATE
(During ascent)
CNS O2% Oxygen toxicity: With the
(select by right button press) increased percentage of oxygen, the
Total ascent time to surface (7min)
oxygen in the tissues, especially in the
Time central nervous system (CNS), becomes
Depth

6m
3m
Deepest important. If the partial pressure of oxygen
decompression
stop depth
rises above 0.5bar, the CNS O2 value
2min increases; if the partial pressure of oxygen is
Decompression
stop duration
below 0.5bar, the CNS O2 value decreases.
The closer the CNS O2 value is to 100%,
the closer the limit where symptoms of
35.7m oxygen toxicity can occur.
No-stop range Decompression range
During the dive, the depth at which ppO2
3.1.3 Nitrox information reaches 0.5bar with various commonly-
(O2 information) used mixes is as follows:
For dives with compressed air in normal MIX DEPTH in DEPTH in
recreational diving, nitrogen is the decisive meters feet
gas for decompression calculations. When
diving with nitrox, the risk of oxygen toxicity 21% 13m 43ft
rises with the increase of the fraction of 32% 6m 20ft
oxygen and the increase of depth; this can
limit dive time and max depth. The Aladin 36% 4m 13ft
Sport includes this in its calculations and
displays the necessary information:
O2% mix Fraction of oxygen: The fraction
of oxygen in the nitrox mixture can be set
between 21% (normal compressed air) and
100% in 1% increments. Your selected mix
will be the basis for all calculations.

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WARNING An alarm occurs in the following situations:
• Oxygen toxicity reaches 100%.
Nitrox diving should only be attempted by

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• Ignored decompression.
experienced divers after proper training from • Exceeding the prescribed ascent rate.
an internationally recognized agency. • Altitude alarm.
• Low battery alarm (without audible
alarm): battery icon appears if battery
3.2 Attention messages and has to be replaced.
• Apnea mode alarm.
alarms
The Aladin Sport draws the diver’s attention F NOTE: Audible attention messages
can be switched off in the watch
to certain situations and warns of unsafe
diving practices. These attention messages settings mode (by pressing the right
and alarms are visual and/or audible. button 5x to the sounds screen) or
in LogTRAK. With LogTRAK sounds
3.2.1 Attention messages can be switched off selectively or
Attention messages are communicated completely.
visually using symbols, letters or flashing
figures. In addition, 2 short audible WARNING
sequences can be heard (in an interval of
4 seconds) in 2 different frequencies under If you turn off all sound you will have no
water. audible warnings. Without audible warnings
you could inadvertently find yourself in
Attention messages come up in the
potentially hazardous situations which could
following situations:
result in death or serious injury.
• Maximum operating depth/ppO2 max is
reached.
• Set max depth is reached. WARNING
• Oxygen toxicity reaches 75%.
Serious injury or death may result from failing
• No-stop time is less than 3 minutes.
to immediately respond to alarms provided by
• Prohibited altitude (surface mode).
the Aladin Sport.
• Entering decompression (when diving
with MB L0).
• Half of set dive time is reached.
• Set dive time is reached. 3.3 Preparation for the dive
• Depth for tank switch has been
reached. It’s important to check the settings of the
Aladin Sport, especially before the first dive.
Diving with MB levels (L1-L5):
All settings can be checked and changed
• MB no-stop time = 0.
directly on the Aladin Sport or by using
• MB level stop is ignored.
LogTRAK and a PC.
• MB level is reduced.
• Entering decompression when diving 3.3.1 Function check
with MB level L1-L5. To test the display, turn on your Aladin Sport
3.2.2 Alarms with a press-and-hold of the left button. Are
all elements of the display activated? Do not
Alarms are provided visually by flashing
use your Aladin Sport if the display does
symbols, letters or figures. In addition, an
not show all elements. (When switching on
audible sequence in one frequency can
the Aladin Sport with the right button the
be heard during the whole duration of the
test display will not appear.)
alarm.

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WARNING
Always check the battery capacity before each
F NOTE: Without confirmation via a
press-and-hold of the right button the
dive. See chapter: System and Operation, display will disappear after 3 minutes
section: Check the battery. and your entries will not be accepted.
Automatic reset of the O2% mix to
21% can be set between 1 and 48
3.3.2 Setting the gas mixture and hours or to “no reset” (default).
ppO2 max
To set the gas mixture, the Aladin Sport WARNING
must be in the dive display (showing time
of day, temperature and gas percentage): Before every dive and after changing the tank,
1. Press-and-hold the right button to get make sure that the settings for the gas mixture
to the GAS screen, then press-and- correspond to the current mixture being used.
hold the right button again to get to the An incorrect setting will cause the Aladin
GAS 1 O2 menu. Sport to miscalculate the dive. If the fraction
of oxygen is set too low, oxygen poisoning
can occur without warning. If the value is set
too high, decompression sickness may occur.
Inaccuracies in the calculations are carried
over to repetitive dives.

3.3.3 Preparation for diving with 2


or 3 gas mixtures
See chapter: Diving with your Aladin
Sport, section: Diving with 2 or 3 gas
2. Confirm that you wish to change the mixtures.
oxygen fraction of gas 1 with a press- 3.3.4 Setting the MB level
and-hold of the right button.
3. By pressing either the left or right button See chapter: SETTINGS, section: Setting
you can change the oxygen fraction in the MB Level.
increments of 1%. The Aladin Sport will
display the current fraction of oxygen, 3.4 Functions during the dive
the maximum partial pressure limit (ppO2
max) and the MOD. 3.4.1 Alternate displays
4. Confirm your selected percentage with
By pushing the right button during the
a press-and-hold of the right button.
dive you can scroll through the alternate
5. Next, by pushing the left or right button
displays (Max depth > Temperature > Time,
you can change the ppO2 max for your
Temperature).
chosen fraction of oxygen down to
1.0bar. The Aladin Sport will now display You can get back to the first display by:
the corresponding MOD for the new • Scrolling with the right button through
ppO2 max. the displays.
6. Confirm your ppO2 max setting with a • Without taking any action, after 5
press-and-hold of the right button. seconds the display automatically
switches back to the original display.

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3.4.2 Setting bookmarks 3.4.4 Current depth/O2% mix
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in your dive profile with a press of the in the metric setting and 1ft increments in
left button. An audible signal confirms the imperial setting.
the creation of the bookmark. These
bookmarks will be graphically displayed in
Current depth
the dive profile of LogTRAK.
3.4.3 Dive time

Oxygen mix

At a diving depth of less than 0.8m/3ft the display


shows “ – – – “.

All time spent below a depth of 0.8m/3ft is


displayed as dive time in minutes. The time
spent above 0.8m/3ft is counted as dive
time only if you once again descend below
0.8m/3ft within 5 minutes.
While the dive time is running, the colons
to the right of the figures are flashing in
1-second intervals.
The maximum dive time displayed is 199
3.4.5 Max depth/Temperature
minutes. If a dive lasts longer than 199
minutes the dive time display starts again
at 0 minutes.

F NOTE: Half time alarm (turn around


alarm): If half of the set maximum dive
time has elapsed, an audible signal will
sound and the symbol flashes for
1 minute.
Max depth
When the set dive time has elapsed CNS O2%

an audible alarm sounds and the dive


time starts flashing.
Max depth is displayed only if it exceeds
the current depth by more than 1m/3ft
(maximum indicator function). In the
absence of max depth the Aladin Sport
displays temperature.
The O2% mix is displayed as long as the
CNS O2% is less than 50%. More than 50%
and the CNS O2% is displayed.

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3.4.6 Set max depth reached WARNING
The prescribed ascent rate must be observed
at all times! Exceeding the prescribed ascent
rate can lead to microbubbles in the arterial
circulation which can lead to serious injury or
death due to decompression sickness.

• In case of an improper ascent the Aladin


Sport may require a decompression
stop, even within the no-stop phase,
because of the danger of microbubble
formation.
• The decompression duration necessary
WARNING for the prevention of microbubbles can
If the set max depth has been reached (default increase massively if the ascent rate is
40m/130ft) and the depth alarm is turned on, exceeded.
the alarm tone sounds and the depth display • From great depths a slow ascent
flashes. Ascend until the depth stops flashing. may cause heightened saturation
of tissues and an extension of both
decompression duration and total
3.4.7 Ascent rate ascent time. At shallow depths, a slow
ascent may shorten the decompression
duration.
• Display of the ascent rate has the
priority over “CNS O2”.
Excessive ascent rates for longer periods
Too fast are entered in the logbook. The following
ascent
indicator ascent rates correspond to the 100% value
in the Aladin Sport.
Ascent rate DEPTH ASC SPEED
m ft m/min ft/min
Optimal ascent rate varies depending on
0 0 7 23
depth between 7 and 20m/min (23 and
67ft/min). It is displayed as a percent of 6 20 8 26
the reference variable ascent rate. If the
12 40 9 29
ascent rate is greater than 100% of the set
value, the vertical black arrow with “SLOW” 18 60 10 33
appears. If the ascent rate exceeds 140%,
23 75 11 36
the arrow starts flashing.
The Aladin Sport provides an audible alarm 27 88 13 43
if the ascent rate is 110% or greater. The 31 101 15 49
intensity of the alarm increases in direct
proportion to the degree that the prescribed 35 115 17 56
ascent rate is exceeded. 39 128 18 59
44 144 19 62
50 164 20 66

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3.4.8 Partial pressure of oxygen 3.4.9 Oxygen toxicity (CNS O2%)
(ppO2 max)/Maximum

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operating depth (MOD)

The Aladin Sport calculates oxygen toxicity


based on depth, time and gas mixture,
The maximum partial pressure of oxygen and displays it in the lower right corner
(ppO2 max), with a default of 1.4bar, when the value is greater than 50%. The
determines the Maximum Operating Depth toxicity is expressed in 1% increments of a
(MOD). Diving deeper than the MOD maximum tolerated value (CNS O2 clock).
exposes you to oxygen partial pressures The symbol “CNS O2” is displayed together
higher than the set maximum level. with the percentage.
The ppO2 max, and consequently the MOD,
can be reduced manually when setting the
gas. See chapter: Settings, section: Gas
menu.

WARNING
The MOD is a function of ppO2 max and the
mixture used. If during the dive the MOD is
reached or exceeded, the Aladin Sport sends
an audible attention message and the MOD is
displayed (flashing) in the lower left corner. If
this occurs, ascend to a depth shallower than
the displayed MOD in order to diminish the WARNING
danger of oxygen poisoning. An audible attention signal starts if oxygen
toxicity reaches 75%. The symbol “CNS O2%”
flashes.
WARNING Ascend to a shallower depth to decrease oxygen
The MOD should not be exceeded. Disregarding loading, and consider terminating the dive.
the warning can lead to oxygen poisoning.

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WARNING WARNING
When oxygen toxicity reaches 100%, an audible If no-stop time drops below 3 minutes, an
alarm sounds every 4 seconds. “CNS O2” and audible attention signal is activated and the
the percentage value flash, indicating the no-stop value begins to flash. If no-stop time
danger of oxygen toxicity! Start procedure for is less than 1 minute, the no-stop display
terminating the dive. shows the flashing value “0”.
In order to prevent a decompression dive,
ascend slowly until the no-stop time is 5
F NOTE: minutes or more.
• During an ascent, and if the CNS O2%
value does not increase (due to a
lower partial pressure of oxygen), the
audible warning is suppressed.
• During an ascent, the display of the
oxygen toxicity is replaced by the
ascent rate. If the ascent is stopped,
the display changes back to the
indication of the CNS value.
• The Aladin Sport displays CNS O2%
values exceeding 199% with 199%.
• The Aladin Sport displays CNS O2%
values above 50%.
WARNING
3.4.10 Decompression information
Decompression diving requires advanced
NO STOP and the no-stop time (in minutes)
training from a recognized agency. Do not
are displayed if no decompression stops
attempt decompression diving without proper
are necessary.
training from a recognized agency.

3.4.11 Decompression values

No-stop time

F NOTE: Decompression Decompression Decompression


• A no-stop display of “99:” means obligation stop duration depth

there is remaining time of 99 minutes On entering the decompression phase,


or more. “NO STOP” disappears, “DECO” appears
• No-stop time is influenced by the and the audible attention beep sounds. The
water temperature. “STOP” arrow appears next to the “DECO”
symbol when the diver is at decompression
range (1.5m / 5ft below the stop).
The deepest decompression stage
in meters/feet is displayed and the
decompression stop duration of the
displayed stage appears in minutes.

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The display “7: 3m” means that a 3.4.12 Total ascent time
decompression stop of 7 minutes at a

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depth of 3m/10ft has to be made.
When a decompression stop has
been completed, the next (shallower)
decompression stop is displayed.
When all decompression stops have been
completed, the “DECO STOP” symbol
disappears and the “NO STOP” symbol
along with the no-stop time reappears.
Total Ascent
Deco stop depths deeper than 27m/90ft Time

are displayed as “ – – : – – ”.
As soon as decompression stops are
necessary, the Aladin Sport shows the
total time of ascent. This includes the
ascent time from the current depth to the
surface as well as all decompression stop
obligations.

F NOTE: The total time of


is calculated on the basis
ascent
of the
prescribed ascent rate. Total time of
Ignored decompression alarm
ascent can be subject to change if
the ascent rate is not ideal (100%).
Ascent time greater than 99 minutes
WARNING is displayed as “ – – ”.
The decompression alarm is activated if the
decompression stop is ignored. The “DECO WARNING
STOP” arrow, the decompression stop duration,
On all dives with the Aladin Sport, make a safety
and the decompression stop depth begin to
stop for at least 3 minutes at a depth of 5m/15ft.
flash and an audible alarm sounds. Due to the
formation of microbubbles, decompression
can increase massively if a decompression 3.4.13 Safety stop timer
stop is ignored. Descend to the prescribed
decompression stop depth immediately!

When the surface is reached during the


decompression alarm, the “DECO STOP”
arrow, the decompression stop duration,
and decompression stop depth continue
flashing in order to point to the risk of a
decompression accident. The SOS mode
is activated 3 minutes after the dive if
corrective action is not taken. If the total Safety Stop Icon Safety stop time (minutes, seconds)
(cumulative) duration of the decompression
The safety stop timer displays the time a
alarm is longer than one minute, it is
diver should spend at the safety stop depth
entered in the logbook.
at the end of the dive. The timer starts
automatically when depth is shallower than
5m/15ft and counts back from 3 minutes
(default) to zero. It can be restarted manually
any number of times. The duration of the
timer can be set between 1 and 5 minutes.

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The safety stop timer will be activated under 3.5.2 Desaturation time, No-fly
the following conditions: depth <5m/15ft; time and No-dive warning
no-stop display of 99 min; the gauge mode Ascent to altitude 2 No-dive warning Do not fly icon No fly time
is switched off; stop time is selected (1-5 prohibited

min) in the scuba mode menu.


You can activate the safety stop timer by
pressing the left button. The timer begins
to count backwards and a bookmark will
be created in the dive profile. If you press
again, the timer will start again from the full
value.
The safety stop timer will switch off
automatically if the depth exceeds Desaturation time

6.5m/21ft or the no-stop phase is shorter 5 minutes after a dive the Aladin Sport
than 99 minutes. shows the desaturation time, the no-fly
time, the no-dive warning (if applicable),
3.5 Functions after the dive the current altitude class and the prohibited
altitude class – see chapter: Diving with
3.5.1 End of a dive your Aladin Sport, section: Prohibited
altitude.
No-fly time is the time in hours that should
pass before flying. It is displayed until the
value counts down to 0 hours.

WARNING
Flying while the Aladin Sport displays the “do
not fly” icon may lead to serious injury or death
from decompression sickness.

WARNING
After reaching the surface (<0.8m/3ft) the
Aladin Sport remains in dive mode for 5 If the “no-dive” warning is visible during the
minutes. The delay allows for surfacing for surface interval, you should not undertake
a short period for orientation. another dive.
After 5 minutes, the dive is closed and is
To check the elapsed surface interval and
entered into the logbook. The desaturation
oxygen toxicity, press-and-hold the right
time, the no-fly time, the no-dive warning
button.
(if applicable), the current altitude class and
Surface interval
the prohibited altitude class are displayed
for 3 minutes, after which the computer
turns off.

WARNING
For calculations of desaturation and no-fly time
it is assumed that you are breathing air while
on the surface.

Oxygen toxicity

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Desaturation time is determined either by 3.6 Diving in mountain lakes
oxygen toxicity, nitrogen saturation or the

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regression of microbubbles, depending on 3.6.1 Altimeter
which requires the longer time.
The altitude adjustment (see chapter:
No-dive warning SETTINGS, section: Altitude adjustment)
If the Aladin Sport detects a situation of does not affect altitude classes nor any
increased risk (due to the potential of calculations.
microbubble accumulation from previous
dives or a CNS O2 level above 40%), the 3.6.2 Altitude classes
“no-dive” symbol will appear on the display. The Aladin Sport measures the
The duration of the no-dive warning is atmospheric pressure every 60 seconds,
visible in the dive planner menu. The Aladin even while the display is switched off. If
Sport recommends this as a minimum the computer detects a sufficient increase
surface interval in order to reduce the in altitude, it switches on automatically
number of microbubbles and/or to reduce and indicates the new altitude class (1-4)
the CNS O2 level below 40%. and the desaturation time. Desaturation
time indicated at this moment refers to the
adaptation time at this altitude. If the dive
F NOTE: You should not undertake a
dive as long as the no-dive warning starts within this adaptation time, the Aladin
message is displayed on the computer Sport treats it as a repetitive dive, since the
screen. If the warning is prompted body is off-gassing.
by microbubble accumulation (as Altitude is divided into 5 classes, which
opposed to CNS O2 over 40%) and you are influenced by barometric pressure.
dive anyway, you will have shorter no- That is why the defined altitude classes
stop times or longer decompression overlap on their fringes. If a mountain lake
times. Moreover, the duration of the is reached, the altitude class is indicated
no-dive warning at the end of the dive at the surface (time of day display), in the
can increase considerably. logbook and in the dive planner with a
stylized mountain icon and the current
altitude class. The altitude from sea level
to approximately 1000m/3280ft is not
indicated. In the following diagram, you
can see the approximate breakdown of the
altitude classes:

Altitude Class Elevation Barometric Dive computer


switch point mode
GAUGE
(no deco data)
SCUBA
SCUBA
SCUBA
SCUBA

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3.6.3 Prohibited altitude 3.7 Gauge mode
Gauge mode does not support the
calculation of no-stop time or the supervision
of decompression. Supervision of ppO2
Ascent to altitude class 3 and 4 is max and CNS O2% are also switched off. In
prohibited. Maximum allowed altitude: gauge mode the Aladin Sport displays no
2650m/8694ft. information on microbubble development
or settings for gas mixture. MOD and
WARNING microbubble levels cannot be set and the
dive planner cannot be selected.
At the surface, the Aladin Sport shows, via flashing
altitude class number, the altitude to which you WARNING
may not rise. The ascent prohibition is displayed
together with the current altitude class. In gauge mode, ALL audible and visual alarms
and attention messages are turned off and the
Aladin Sport displays depth, dive time and max
Example: depth.

3.7.1 Switching the gauge mode


on and off
You are at 1200m/3937ft (altitude class
Gauge mode can be switched on and off at
1) and you may ascend to class 2 only
the surface when there is no desaturation,
(2650m/8694ft). You may not rise to the
and when no dive in gauge mode has been
altitude classes 3 or 4.
made in the last 48 hours.
WARNING WARNING
If an ascent to a prohibited altitude is detected,
• Dives in gauge mode are performed at your
an audible alarm sounds for 1 minute. Descend
own risk!
to a lower altitude.
• After diving in gauge mode, the Aladin Sport
cannot be used as a dive computer for 48
3.6.4 Decompression dives in hours.
mountain lakes
In order to assure optimal decompression
even at higher altitudes, the 3m/10ft
decompression stage is divided into a
4m/13ft stage and a 2m/7ft stage in
altitude classes 1, 2 and 3. The prescribed
decompression stop depths are in sequence
(2m/7ft, 4m/13ft, 6m/20ft, 9m/30ft…).
If atmospheric pressure is below
620mbar/8.99psi (altitude higher than
4100m/13450ft above sea level), the
Aladin Sport switches automatically to
gauge mode and no decompression data
is calculated or displayed. In addition, the
dive planner is no longer available. For
more information on diving in gauge mode,
refer to the following section.

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1. From the dive display press-and- a press-and-hold of the right button. This
hold the right button (“GAS” menu also generates a bookmark.

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appears). Press the right button 4x Stopwatch
and “ALGORITHM” menu is displayed.
(If the Aladin Sport shows “OFF” the In gauge mode, after immersion the Aladin
gauge mode cannot be activated or Sport will automatically monitor the dive
deactivated without a desaturation time and, at the same time, activate the
reset. The Aladin Sport shows “OFF” stopwatch. The stopwatch will run for a
for 48 hours after a dive in gauge maximum of 24 hours.
mode or as long as there is remaining • Pressing the left button resets time and
desaturation after a dive in computer starts the stopwatch from zero.
mode.) • Each start (restart) of the stopwatch
2. Confirm with a press-and-hold of the creates a bookmark.
right button that you wish to activate 3.7.3 After diving in gauge mode
or deactivate the gauge mode. At this
point, “Scuba”, “Gauge” or “Apnea”
starts flashing.
3. By pushing the left or right button the
mode will scroll between Gauge, Scuba
and Apnea.
Select: Gauge.
4. Confirm your settings with a press-
and-hold of the right button. (Without
confirmation the display will disappear
after 3 minutes and your entries will not
be accepted.)
The Aladin Sport shows the remaining time
3.7.2 Diving in gauge mode
span during which it cannot be used in
The following information is displayed in computer mode. Once the waiting period
gauge mode: is over, the gauge mode can be switched
off manually.
The no-fly time after diving in gauge mode
Current depth Dive time
is 48 hours. Desaturation time will not be
displayed.

3.8 Apnea mode


Max depth /
Temperature / 3.8.1 Switching the apnea mode
Average depth Stopwatch
on and off
The apnea mode can be switched on and
off, like the gauge mode, when there is no
By pressing the right button you can scroll desaturation, and when no apnea dives
from max depth to temperature to average have been made in the last 48 hours.
depth to the time of day and back to the
max depth. By pressing the left button WARNING
you can restart the stopwatch. This also
generates a bookmark. Apnea diving after scuba diving is
not recommended. Check the latest
Average depth is continuously updated recommendations from your instructor or
and represents the time-averaged depth diving organization.
since the beginning of the dive. You can
reset the average depth at any time with

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WARNING WARNING
The Aladin Sport doesn’t track your nitrogen All breath-hold dives include a risk of shallow
intake while in apnea mode. Therefore, the water blackout; that is, a sudden loss of
no-fly time after apnea diving is set to 48 consciousness due to oxygen starvation.
hours. Also, scuba diving after apnea diving The apnea mode is comparable to the gauge
is recommended only after sufficient surface mode – it doesn’t have a dive algorithm and
time. Check the latest recommendations from all decisions are left to the diver. Therefore
your instructor or diving organization. SCUBAPRO recommends:

Procedure: 1. Never apnea dive alone.


2. Make only apnea dives that your
education and physical condition allow.
In apnea diving fast descents and ascents
are allowed. Therefore, the Aladin Sport
uses a faster sampling of depth for higher
accuracy. The Aladin Sport updates the
display of maximum depth every 0.25
seconds, and the logbook is updated every
second.
3.8.2 Diving in apnea mode

1. From the dive display press-and- The following information is displayed in


hold the right button (“GAS” menu apnea mode during immersion:
appears). Press the right button 4x and
“ALGORITHM” menu is displayed.
Current
2. Confirm with a press-and-hold of the depth
Dive time (min. sec)

right button that you wish to activate or


deactivate the apnea mode.
3. “Scuba”, “Gauge” or “Apnea” starts
flashing.
4. By pressing the right button you can Dive Nr. during
this session
scroll between modes and select the Temperature / ascent ore
descent speed
apnea mode.
5. Confirm your setting with a press-and-
hold of the right button.
And between the apnea dives:
WARNING
Last dive
SCUBAPRO highly recommends professional Maximum depth
of the last dive
duration in
minutes
training in apnea diving techniques and
physiology before conducting breath-hold
dives. No dive computer can replace the Surface interval
need for proper dive training. Insufficient or
improper training may cause you to commit
Nr. of last dive
errors that can lead to serious injury or death. Temperature during session

WARNING
In apnea mode the dive can be started
Deep repetitive apnea dives are not manually with a press-and-hold of the right
recommended; leave enough recovery time button. This function allows a fast sampling
between your apnea dives. to start straight from the surface. The

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automatic start of an apnea dive will occur from microbubble formation with level L5
at a depth of 0.8m/3ft. offering the highest protection.

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Once activated, the apnea mode will run Similar to the display of information during
15 minutes after surfacing. This allows you decompression dives or dives within no-
to start a repetitive apnea dive with precise stop time, the Aladin Sport displays depth
data in the logbook. The surface mode can and duration of the first level stop as well as
be stopped with a press-and-hold of the the total time of ascent as soon as the MB
right button. no-stop time has run out. As the MB no-
The Aladin Sport’s apnea mode has special stop time is shorter than the ordinary no-
alarms and functions tailored to apnea stop time you will be required to perform a
diving and apnea training. You can select stop (level stop) sooner than a diver using
multiple alarm functions at the same time. level L0.
The alarm functions set-up is explained If you ignore a required level stop, the Aladin
in the chapter: Settings, section: Apnea Sport will simply step down to a lower MB
menu. level. In other words, if you choose level L4
prior to the dive, and during the dive you
3.9 Diving with microbubble ignore the L4’s recommended stops, the
(MB) levels Aladin Sport will automatically adjust the
setting to level L3 or lower.
Microbubbles (MB) are tiny bubbles that 3.9.1 Comparison of dives with MB
can build up inside a diver’s body during any level L0 and MB level L5
dive and normally dissipate naturally during
an ascent and on the surface after a dive. When two Aladin Sport dive computers are
Dives conducted within no-stop times and used simultaneously, with one unit set to a
the observance of decompression stops do MB level of L5 and the other to a MB level
not prevent the formation of microbubbles of L0, the no-stop time for the L5 unit will
in the venous blood circulation. be shortened and more level stops will be
Dangerous microbubbles are those required before the diver has the obligation
migrating into the arterial circulation. The of a decompression stop. These additional
reasons for the migration from the venous level stops help dissipate microbubbles.
blood circulation to the arterial circulation L0
L5
can be a great many microbubbles
collecting in the lungs. SCUBAPRO has
Depth

equipped the Aladin Sport with a new


technology to help protect divers from
these microbubbles.
With the Aladin Sport, you can choose –
Time
according to your specific needs – a MB
level that will provide a level of protection 3.9.2 Terminology
from microbubbles. Diving with MB levels
includes additional ascent stops (level This section will deal exclusively with
stops); this slows the ascent process, terminology and display features used
giving the body more time to desaturate. while diving with MB levels.
This works contrary to the formation of the
microbubbles and increases safety.
The Aladin Sport features 6 microbubble
levels (L0-L5). Level L0 corresponds to
SCUBAPRO’s well-known decompression
model ZH-L16 ADT and does not require
level stops due to microbubble formation.
Levels L1 to L5 offer additional protection

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Display during MB no-stop phase
MB no-stop phase Level stop phase
Dive phase during which surfacing is
possible without MB level stop.

Time
Depth

16min Dive time 9min MB no-stop time

Current depth

35.7m Max depth

Display during level stop phase


Total ascent time to surface (14min)
Time
Depth

3m/10ft
6m/20ft
9m/30ft Lowest level
stop depth

3min
Level stop duration

35.7m
MB no-stop phase Level stop phase
To complete the dive without cascading to a lower
MB level all requested level stops must be observed.

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generally recommended that you
perform a slow ascent during the last

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few meters/feet.
Level stop

Total Ascent Time


Level stop (including level
icon stop)

Level stop
duration Deepest level
3.9.3 Preparation for a dive with stop depth

MB levels
Setting the MB level
To change the MB level, see chapter:
On entering the level stop phase, “NO
SETTINGS, section: Setting the MB Level.
STOP” disappears and the STOP arrow
appears. The STOP arrow flashes for 8
F NOTE: MB levels have an influence on
the dive planner. seconds and an audible attention beep
sounds. To complete the dive without
3.9.4 Functions during the dive cascading to a lower MB level, all requested
with MB levels level stops must be observed.
The deepest level stop is displayed in
Level stop information meters/feet. The display “2: 3m” means
MB no-stop time that a level stop of 2 minutes at a depth
While diving with MB levels L1 to L5 the of 3m/10ft has to be observed. Deco
Aladin Sport will display the MB no-stop information relative to L0 is shown on an
time instead of the alternate display (see chapter: Diving
ordinary no-stop time. Within the MB no- with your Aladin Sport, section:
stop time no level stops are required. Decompression information).
“NO STOP” and the MB level symbol are When a level stop has been completed,
visible. The remaining MB no-stop time is the next higher level stop – if present – is
shown in minutes. displayed. When all level stops have been
observed, the STOP arrow disappears and
“NO STOP” reappears. The indication of
time shows the MB no-stop time again.
MB no-stop
time

MB L1.L5
indicator

F• NOTE:
Information and alarms for MB Level stop ignored

no-stop time and ordinary no-stop


time are the same.
• No-stop time relative to L0 is shown
by pressing the right button 3x.
• Regardless of the MB level, it is

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WARNING
The attention message “Level stop ignored”
F NOTE: The total time of
is calculated on the basis
ascent
of the
is activated if the requested level stop is not prescribed ascent rate. Total time of
observed. An attention beep* sounds and the ascent can be subject to change if the
STOP arrow, depth and duration of the ignored ascent rate is not ideal (100%).
level stop begin flashing.
Decompression obligation
To complete the dive without shifting to a
lower MB level, you must descend to the The Aladin Sport calculates and displays
prescribed depth immediately! level stops to reduce microbubble
formation, but it also calculates the diver’s
decompression data.
MB level
reduced
WARNING
Avoid decompression dives when diving with
MB levels.

Decompression
obligation

New MB level

WARNING
The warning “MB level reduced” is activated
if you ascend more than 1.5m/5ft above the
required level stop. The Aladin Sport reduces
the MB level, an attention beep* sounds and How to avoid decompression stops:
the new MB level is shown in the lower left • Check ordinary no-stop time by
corner. To complete the dive without shifting pressing the right button until L0
down to an even lower MB level the new level appears.
stop must be observed.
WARNING
* Attention beeps can be suppressed. See
chapter: Settings, section: Switching the At the beginning of a decompression phase an
sound on and off. attention beep sounds and the symbol flashes
for 8 seconds. In order to prevent a dive with
Total ascent time long decompression stops it is recommended
that you ascend a few meters/feet upon
seeing this message.

If decompression stops become obligatory,


Total Ascent Time the “DECO” symbol will be displayed. The
(including level stop) total ascent time will now also include a
decompression stop.
Level stop and deco stop
When the level stop depth equals the depth
of the first obligatory decompression stop,
The Aladin Sport displays the level stop and if you are within 1.5m/5ft of the stop
information and the total time of ascent. depth itself, the Aladin Sport shows STOP
This includes the time of ascent as well as DECO and STOP (level stop). The indicated
all level stops. duration refers to the level stop duration.

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Since level stops are more restrictive 3.10 PDIS (Profile Dependent
than decompression stops, when all Intermediate Stop)

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decompression obligations have been
observed the display changes from STOP
3.10.1 Introduction to PDIS
DECO to STOP only.
The main purpose of a dive computer is to
track your nitrogen uptake and recommend
a safe ascent procedure. Diving within the
so called no-stop limits means that at the
end of the dive you can ascend directly to
the surface, albeit at a safe ascent rate,
while for dives outside of the no-stop limit
(so-called decompression dives), you must
perform stops at certain depths below the
surface and allow time for excess nitrogen
to be expelled from your body before
finishing the dive.
In both cases, it can be beneficial to stop
for a few minutes at an intermediate depth
between the maximum attained depth
during the dive and the surface or, in case
of a decompression dive, the first (deepest)
decompression stop.
An intermediate stop of this kind is beneficial
as soon as the ambient pressure at that
depth is low enough to ensure that your
body is predominantly off-gassing nitrogen,
even if under a very small pressure gradient.
In such a situation, you can still cruise along
3.9.5 Completing a dive with MB
the reef and enjoy the dive while your body
levels
gets a chance to slowly release nitrogen.
A dive with MB levels is completed the
In recent times, so called “deep” stops have
same way as a dive without MB levels (see
been introduced in some dive computers and
chapter: Diving with your Aladin Sport,
tables, defined as half the distance from the
section: Safety stop timer) except for the
dive’s maximum depth and the surface (or
following exceptions:
the lowest decompression stop). Spending 2
If the MB level has been reduced during the or 15 minutes at 30m/100ft would result in
dive, the Aladin Sport will display a flashing the same deep stop at 15m/50ft.
MB level symbol and the current MB level
With PDIS, as the name suggests, the
for 5 minutes after reaching the surface.
Aladin Sport interprets your dive profile
The dive is then completed and the Aladin
and suggests an intermediate stop that
Sport changes to user mode with the MB
is a function of your nitrogen uptake so
level switching back to the original MB
far. The PDI stop will therefore change
setting.
through the course of the dive to reflect
Repetitive dives and MB levels: If during a the continuously changing situation in
dive a level stop is ignored and you start your body. Along the same lines, PDIS
another descent shortly afterwards, the will account for the accumulated nitrogen
Aladin Sport might immediately request from previous dives; hence, PDIS is also
level stops. To complete the dive with the repetitive-dive dependent. Conventional
initially set MB level all level stops must be deep stops completely ignore these facts.
observed.
The following figure quantifies the extent
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cumulative nitrogen uptake for 2 sample dive profiles. This figure also demonstrates the
conceptual difference between PDIS and the rather rudimentary “deep” stops.
Specifically, the figure compares 2 dive profiles to a maximum depth of 40m/132ft that
are otherwise very different. Profile 1 stays at 40m/132ft for 7 minutes, then ascends to
30m/100ft for 3 minutes, followed by 12 minutes at 20m/65ft. Profile 2 stays less than 2
minutes at 40m/132ft, then ascends to 21m/69ft and stays there for 33 minutes. Both dive
profiles are no-stop dives to the limit of entering decompression.
The solid line represents the PDIS depth as displayed on the computer screen during the
course of the dive for profile 1, the broken line represents the PDIS depth as displayed on
the computer screen during the course of profile 2. One can see that the displayed PDIS
depth increases as more nitrogen is accumulated in the body, but does so very differently in
the 2 dives due to the different exposure in the 2 profiles. The PDI stop is carried out at 25
minutes for profile 1 and at 37 minutes for profile 2, followed by the safety stop at 5m/15ft.
The line made up of small solid dots, on the other hand, represents the depth that would
be displayed by a computer following the conventional deep stop method, and it would be
the same for the 2 dive profiles. Deep stops completely ignore any facts about the dives
themselves aside from max depth.
8min
8min 16min
16min 24min
24min 32min
32min 40min
40min 48min
48min

DIVE TIME
DIVE TIME

PDIS Profile
PDIS Profile 1 1 PDIS
PDIS Profile
Profile 2 2

10m
10m
Safety Stop
SAFETY STOP

Deep Stop
Deep Stop
20m
20m
DEPTH
DEPTH

PDI Stop
PDI STOP
Dive
Dive Profile
Profile 2 2

30m
30m

Dive
Dive Profile
Profile 1 1

40m
40m

3.10.2 How does PDIS work? The depth of the PDI stop is calculated as
The mathematical decompression model that at which the leading compartment for
in the Aladin Sport, called ZH-L16 ADT the decompression calculation switches
MB PMG, tracks your decompression from on-gassing to off-gassing, and the
status by dividing your body into 16 so- diver is advised to perform a 2-minute
called compartments and mathematically stop above the displayed depth (this is the
following the uptake and release of opposite of a decompression stop, where
nitrogen in each with the appropriate laws you are asked to remain just beneath the
of physics. The various compartments displayed depth). During this intermediate
simulate parts of your body such as central stop, the body is not taking up any more
nervous system, muscles, bones, skin and nitrogen in the leading compartment, but
so on. rather releasing nitrogen (though under
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combined with the relatively high ambient
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It should be noted that the 4 fastest
compartments, up to 10 minutes half-
times, respectively, are not considered
for the determination of the PDI stop
depth. This is due to the fact that these
compartments are only “leading” for very
short dives, for which an intermediate stop
is not required at all.

F NOTE: The PDI stop is not a mandatory


stop and it is NOT a substitute for the
PDI Stop depth PDIS icon

When the calculated PDI stop is deeper


3-5 minute safety stop at 5m/15ft. than 8m/25ft, the Aladin Sport shows it on
the display and continues to do so until you
WARNING reach the displayed depth during an ascent.
The displayed value changes during the
Even when performing a PDI stop, you still dive as the Aladin Sport tracks the uptake
MUST perform a safety stop at 5m/15ft for 3 of nitrogen in the 16 compartments and
to 5 minutes. Performing a 3 to 5 minute stop updates the PDIS depth accordingly to
at 5m/15ft at the end of any dive remains the reflect the optimum at all times.
best thing you can do for yourself!

3.10.3 Special considerations when


diving with more than one
gas mixture (Aladin Sport)
Switching to a higher oxygen concentration
mix during the dive influences the PDI stop.
This needs to be accounted for, in line with
the predictive nature of multi-gas handling
in ZH-L16 ADT MB PMG.
When diving with more than one gas
mixture, the Aladin Sport displays the PDIS The PDIS depth is shown in the lower left
depth according to the following rules: corner, with the PDIS icon. During a no-
• If the PDI stop calculated for the bottom stop dive, as soon as you reach that depth
mix (gas 1) is deeper than the switch during an ascent, a 2-minute countdown
depth, than this calculated value is will appear in place of the no-stop value
displayed. with the label STOP. In addition, the PDIS
• If the PDI stop calculated for gas 1 label will blink. You can have one of 3
is shallower than the switch depth to situations:
gas d, then the displayed PDI stop is a
function of gas d.
In case of a missed gas switch, the Aladin
Sport reverts to the PDI stop for the actively
breathed mix.
3.10.4 Diving with PDIS

F NOTE: To use the PDIS feature, you


must enable PDIS (see chapter:
Settings, section: Setting PDIS).
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• You have spent 2 minutes within 3.11 Diving with 2 or 3 gas
3m/10ft above the indicated depth. mixtures
The countdown timer disappears and
the PDIS value is replaced by the label Time
YES as an indication that you have
performed the PDI stop.

Depth
• You have descended more than
0.5m/2ft below the PDIS. The
countdown timer disappears and will
reappear again, starting at 2 minutes,
the next time you ascend to the PDIS
depth.
• You have ascended more than 3m/10ft
above the PDIS. The PDIS value and
countdown timer are replaced by the Bottom mix Deco mix
label NO to indicate the fact that you Diving with 2 gas mixtures
have not performed the PDI stop.
If the Aladin Sport is displaying a
decompression obligation when you reach
F NOTE: The following chapter deals
with the characteristics of diving
the PDIS depth during an ascent, all rules with 2 or 3 gases. When using 2 gas
apply the same way, but the 2-minute mixtures (gas 1 and d), just ignore the
countdown runs in the background and is parts describing gas 2.
not displayed on the screen. The PDIS label, The Aladin Sport enables you to use up
however, will still be blinking, indicating that to 3 different nitrox mixtures during the
you are in the PDIS range. same dive. Tank 1 contains the bottom mix
(gas 1), tank 2 the travel mix, and tank d
F NOTE: The Aladin Sport issues no
warnings relating to a missed PDI
contains the deco mix (gas d).

stop. Setting the gas mixture and the depth


for changing the gas mixture
When diving with MB levels, PDIS follows
the same rules as described above. MB O2 fraction
levels, however, introduce stops earlier
and deeper than the L0 base algorithm. As 100%
such, the PDIS display may be delayed and
for certain dives it may not be displayed at
all. This, for example, would be the case for
a shallow dive with air (21% oxygen) and
MB level L5.
21%

Range of O2 fraction
During dives with 2 or 3 gas mixtures the
bottom mix (gas 1) contains the lowest
fraction of oxygen and gas d the highest
fraction of oxygen. The Aladin Sport will
only accept settings corresponding with
this order.

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WARNING WARNING
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of 80% or greater, the ppO2 is fixed at 1.6bar a much higher risk than diving with a single
and cannot be altered in any way. mixture, and mistakes by the diver may lead to
serious injury or death.
Procedure:
1. To enter the setting for the fraction During dives with several gas mixtures,
of oxygen and the ppO2 max (MOD) always make sure you are breathing from
for gas 1 (bottom mix), see chapter: the tank you intended to breath from. Mark
Settings, section: Gas menu. all your tanks and regulators so they can
2. Repeat the process for gas 2 and the under no circumstances be mixed up!
gas d. Note that in these cases the Before every dive and after changing a
resulting MODs correspond to the tank, make sure that each gas mixture is set
depths at which you plan to switch from to the correct value for the corresponding
gas 1 to gas 2 and from gas 2 to gas d tank.
during the ascent phase.
3. If you set gas 2 and gas d to “– – O2%”, Predictive decompression prognosis
the Aladin Sport will compute the dive The calculation of decompression
considering gas 1 only. data is based on the assumption that
The Aladin Sport will only accept gas switch the change(s) of gas mixture(s) will be
depths (MOD gas 2/gas d) as input where performed at the previously selected switch
the maximum partial pressures of oxygen depth(s) (MOD gas 2/gas d). If you ignore
(ppO2 max) are not exceeded. a required change or change the mixture
belatedly, the Aladin Sport will readjust the
decompression calculation accordingly.
F NOTE: In case of an ignored switch the dive
• During the ascent an audible and
computer will then base its calculations on
visual attention message will indicate
the assumption that you will ascend to the
that you have reached the depth
surface without using the proposed gas.
which requires the change to gas 2
or gas d. Alternate displays during a dive with
• Without confirmation, the display will 2 gases
disappear after 30 seconds and your 1. The default display shows the predictive
entries will not be accepted. decompression prognosis, which
• If the oxygen fraction of gas 2/gas d assumes the diver will switch to the
is set to a value other than “--O2%” in deco gas at the specified switch
surface mode, and up to a depth of depth. In the bottom left corner the
0.8m/3ft, the Aladin Sport will display temperature is displayed unless the
“2G” or “3G” in the lower right corner current depth is 1m/3ft shallower than
of the display instead of a percentage the max depth, in which case the max
value. depth is displayed.
2. Upon pressing the right button, the
F NOTE: temperature and the current CNS%
• If you occasionally dive nitrox, you can are shown in the lower row. CNS%
use the automatic nitrox reset time to will time out after 5 seconds while the
normal air function. After the reset, temperature remains.
the oxygen fraction of gas 1 is set 3. Upon pressing the right button, “GAS
to 21%, and the oxygen fractions of 1”, “GAS 2” or “GAS d” appears in the
gas 2 and gas d are set to “– – O2%” middle row to indicate the currently
(single gas dive). active gas, and the MOD appears in the
Functions during a dive with 2 or 3 gas bottom left corner. “GAS 1”, “GAS 2” or
mixtures

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“GAS d” will time out after 5 seconds WARNING
unless the right button is pressed again.
When during an ascent a switch depth is
4. Pressing the right button one more
reached (MOD gas 2 or gas d), an audible
time shows the O2% of the active gas
warning sounds and “GAS 2”/“GAS d”, its MOD
in the bottom right corner and the
and O2% blink for 30 seconds.
decompression information in case the
dive would be finished with the currently
active gas (no switch to gas 2/deco gas). Procedure:
This is the calculation that the Aladin Sport 1. Switch to the regulator with gas 2/gas d
would switch to in case, having reached and start breathing.
the switch depth(s), the diver did not 2. Confirm the change with a press-
confirm the switch(es). The decompression and-hold of the right button within
information and the O2% blink. 30 seconds. “GAS 2”/“GAS d” and
the oxygen fraction of gas 2/gas d
5. If an MB level greater than L0 is active,
is displayed for 5 seconds without
pressing the right button one more time
blinking.
shows the predictive decompression
information and, in the bottom left
corner, the currently active MB level.
6. Pressing the right button again
shows the predictive decompression
information relative to L0 together with
the L0 symbol at the bottom left.
7. One more right button push shows the
decompression information relative to
L0 if only the current gas is used, with
the decompression information and the
O2% of the current gas blinking.
8. Upon pressing the right button again, the To interrupt the switch process at any
time of day appears in the middle row. point, either press the right button until
the original gas is again active, or do not
F NOTE: All displays time out after 5
seconds and the default display is
confirm the gas change process.

shown again. The only exceptions No change of gas mixture:


are temperature and Compass with If you fail to confirm the change of gas
an adjustable time out from 5 to 60 mixture or if you interrupt the switching
seconds or push on/off. procedure by pressing the right button,
the Aladin Sport displays “GAS 1”/“GAS
Changing the gas mixture 2”, the MOD and the oxygen fraction for
5 seconds. The Aladin Sport continues to
F NOTE: After immersion, the Aladin
Sport automatically selects gas 1.
calculate with gas 1/gas 2 only and adapts
the decompression calculation accordingly.

F NOTE: After the decompression


calculation has readjusted itself to
reflect a failed switch, if you once again
exceed the switch depth (MOD of gas
2/gas d) the Aladin Sport will revert to
the decompression calculation that
considers gas 2/gas d also, since
upon ascending again you will have
a renewed opportunity to perform
the switch once the switch depth is
reached.

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4. Confirm the change with a press-and-
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2” / “GAS d” and its oxygen fraction
is displayed for 5 seconds without
blinking. Afterwards the decompression
calculation will readjust accordingly.

4. FUNCTIONS ON THE
SURFACE
MOD of gas 1
4.1 COMPASS
Belated or manual change of gas
mixture:
You can catch up on a required change to
gas 2/gas d until you reach the surface.
Procedure:
1. Initiate the switching process by
pressing and holding the right button.
The Aladin Sport displays “GAS 2” /
“GAS d”, MOD and the oxygen fraction
of gas 2/gas d blinking for 30 seconds.
By pressing the right button you can
select “GAS 2”, “GAS d” or “GAS 1”.
2. Switch to the regulator with the selected
gas mixture and start breathing.
3. Confirm the change with a press-and-
hold of the right button. “GAS 2”,“GAS
d” or “GAS 1” and its oxygen fraction
is displayed for 5 seconds without
blinking. The decompression calculation
will readjust accordingly.
Submerging again after a change to
gas 2/gas d:
If, after a change to gas 2/gas d the 4.1.1 Finding a direction
Maximum Operating Depth (MOD) of gas 2/
gas d is exceeded, the ppO2 max warning
will appear. If this happens, switch back
to gas 1 or ascend to the MOD of gas 2/
gas d. Failure to do so can result in oxygen
poisoning.
Procedure:
1. Initiate the switching process with a
press-and-hold of the right button.
The Aladin Sport displays
“GAS 1”/“GAS 2”, MOD and the oxygen
fraction of gas 1/gas 2 for 30 seconds.
2. By pressing the right button you can To use your compass:
select “GAS 2”, “GAS 1” or “GAS d”. • Starting from the time of day display
3. Switch to the regulator with the selected push the left or right button to get to the
gas and start breathing. compass screen, then press-and-hold
the right button.

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• This activates the compass function. degree of declination for your geographic
It now shows BEARING in the matrix area (ranging from -90 to 90 degrees),
display below the actual bearing, which then confirm your selection with a press-
is shown in degrees. and-hold of the right button.
• Another press-and-hold of the right • Press-and-hold both left and right
button shows the bearing direction (12 buttons simultaneously to return to the
o’clock on the display) indicated by an time of day display.
“^” in the matrix display below the actual
bearing, which is shown in degrees. 4.1.3 Setting timeout

Compass timeout is the amount of time


F NOTE: During a dive the compass
bearing is shown as a compass rose in
the compass is displayed when activated
during diving.
the matrix display with main directions To set your compass timeout:
N (North), E (East), S (South), W • Starting from the time of day display,
(West). push the left or right button to get to the
compass screen, then press-and-hold
4.1.2 Setting declination
the right button.
• Press the right button 2x to get to the
timeout setting screen, then press-and-
hold the right button.
• Press the left or right button to choose
the length of time you’d like the
compass screen displayed. Choices are
5, 10, 15, 30 and 60 seconds, or push
on/push off.
• Confirm your choice with a press-and-
A compass points to the magnetic north hold of the right button.
pole of the earth. Differences between • Press-and-hold both left and right
geographic and magnetic north poles buttons simultaneously to return to the
are corrected with a declination setting. time of day display.
Declination depends on your current 4.1.4 Recalibrating the compass
location on the earth.
To set declination:
• Starting from the time of day display,
push the left or right button to get to the
compass screen, then press-and-hold
the right button.
• Press the right button 1x to get to the
declination settings screen, then press-
and-hold the right button.
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F NOTE: Before using the compass
you must first calibrate it to your

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geographic location. (It must also be
recalibrated after each battery change
or when traveling to another location
where the earth’s magnetic field
strength is different.)
To calibrate or recalibrate your compass:
• Starting from the time of day display,
push the left or right button to get to the
compass screen, then press-and-hold
the right button.
• Press the right button 3x to get to the • Position the Aladin Sport with its display
calibration screen, then press-and-hold facing sideways. Press-and-hold the
the right button. right button.

• Position the Aladin Sport with its display


facing up. Press-and-hold the right
button. • Rotate the Aladin Sport at least 360°
horizontally. Press-and-hold the right
F NOTE: Best results are reached by
rotating Aladin Sport precisely at a
button.

one (horizontal) plane.

• The compass calibration is now


• Rotate the Aladin Sport at least 360°
complete.
horizontally. Press-and-hold the right
• Press-and-hold both left and right
button.
buttons simultaneously to return to the
time of day display.
F NOTE: Best results are reached by
rotating the Aladin Sport slowly.

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4.2 DIVE PLANNER in gauge mode.) Enter the dive planner
with a press-and-hold of the right
button.
• The input window for the time interval
is displayed if any desaturation (DESAT)
remains before selecting the dive
planner. This surface interval, timed
between now and the beginning of
the planned dive, can be changed in
increments of 15 minutes by pressing
the left or right button.
• The Aladin Sport displays the CNS O2%
value and the altitude class to which you
may not rise at the end of the selected
surface interval.
The Aladin Sport has a dive planner which
allows the planning of no-stop dives
and decompression dives. The following
elements are included as the basis for dive
planning:
• Selected fraction of oxygen and MOD.
• Selected water type.
• Selected MB level.
• Water temperature of the most recent
dive.
• Altitude class (if any).
• Status of saturation at the time the dive • If the no-dive warning* and its duration
planner is selected. has been displayed, the Aladin Sport
• Assumption: a normal diver workload proposes this time – rounded up to the
and observance of the prescribed next 15 minutes – as surface interval. If
ascent rates. the proposed interval is shortened, the
• Assumption: the change to gas 2/gas no-dive warning* appears.
d is performed at the selected MOD of
gas 2/gas d.
4.2.1 Planning a no-stop dive
To select the dive planner the Aladin Sport
must start in the time of day display.

• Confirm the displayed interval (if


applicable) with a press-and-hold of the
right button.
If no desaturation is remaining, the
original press-and-hold from the
PLANNER screen takes you directly to
• Push the left or right button until the
depth/no-stop planning:
symbol for the dive planner appears.
• Pushing the left or right button selects
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the depth and the no-stop time for that
depth.

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• If a MB level has been selected (L1-L5),
the MB no-stop time is shown.
• Depths deeper than the MOD for the
selected gas (O2 mix) are not displayed.
• If the deco gas option is turned on, only
the depth between the MOD of gas 1
and the MOD of gas d are displayed.

CNS O2% values higher than 199% will be


displayed as 199%.
Ascent time greater than 99 minutes is
displayed as “– –”.
Deco stop depth deeper than 27m/90ft is
displayed as “– –: – –”.
CNS O2 equal or greater than 75%: CNS
O2% symbol starts flashing.
CNS O2 equal or greater than 100%: CNS
O2% symbol and CNS O2% value are
flashing.
F NOTE: The no-dive warning and its
duration are displayed if the Aladin MB level stop deeper than 27m/90ft: MB
Sport detects an increased risk due to level will be reduced.
the accumulation of microbubbles. 4.2.3 Leaving the dive planner
* For more information and safety By pressing-and-holding the right button at
considerations regarding the no-dive the time field you can exit the dive planner.
warning, see chapter: Diving with your This will also occur after 3 minutes without
Aladin Sport, section: Desaturation operation.
time, No-fly time and No-dive warning.
4.2.2 Planning a decompression
dive
1. Activate the dive planner.
2. Set the desired depth by pressing the
left or right button and then confirming
with a press-and-hold of the right
button. The Aladin Sport shows the
bottom time (no-stop time + 1 minute)
and the appropriate decompression
information or level stop data,
respectively.
3. “Add” asks that you set the bottom
time. This is done by pressing the left or
right button. The Aladin Sport calculates
the decompression information for this
set bottom time. If a MB level (L1-5) is
selected, the Aladin Sport calculates the
level stop data.

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4.3 LOGBOOK

4.3.1 Survey
A dive is entered in the logbook if the dive
time is longer than 2 minutes. The Aladin
Sport records the profiles of about 25
hours of diving. In apnea mode all dives are
entered in the logbook without a time limit
and at least 6 hours of apnea profiles will
be stored.
This information can be transferred to a PC
with the Bluetooth interface and LogTRAK.
All dives in the memory can be displayed
directly on the dive computer. • With a press-and-hold of the right
button you enter the logbook.
4.3.2 Operation • By pressing the left or right button you
From the time of day display you can select can scroll through the different logged
the logbook by pressing the left or right dives, which are numbered 1, 2, 3, etc.,
button until the following logbook menu with the most recent dive shown as dive
appears: number 1.
• Primary information from each dive
(max depth, dive time, date) is shown
on page 1 of the log. More information
on the dive are shown on page 2 and
page 3.
• From page 1, page 2 can be accessed
by a press-and-hold of the right button.

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• From page 2, page 3 can be accessed Dive depth Dive time
by pressing the right button.

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• Press again the right button to return on
page 1.
4.3.2.1 Page 1
Max depth Dive time

Dive number at this session

4.3.2.3 Page 3
If a dive is started within adaptation time
(after a change of altitude), the adaptation
time is displayed instead of the surface
Dive number Date of the dive O2 mix
interval.

F NOTE:
Surface interval
Single apnea dives are
generally shorter and repeated with
shorter surface intervals. They are
stored in dive sessions which contains
several single dives. As long as the
surface interval is shorter than 15
minutes, the dives are included in the
same session.

4.3.2.2 Page 2
Dive Altitude level (when >1) Repetitive dive number

MB level Deco gas mix

Further possible information about the dive:


Too fast ascent* (page 1).
STOP DECO Ignored decompression
stop* (page 1).
Diving in SOS mode (gauge mode) (page 3).
Altitude class (page 2).
MB level dive (L1-L5) (page 3).
STOP Ignored MB level stop* (page 1).
DESAT Desaturation was reset before the
Minimum temperature Start time CNS after the dive dive (in USER menu) (page 1, 2).
Battery quality factor has been 3 bars or
Apnea sessions have different information less during the dive (page 1, 2, 3).
on page 2 and on the following pages (each Diving in gauge mode (page 1, 2, 3).
following page includes a single dive): AVG Average depth (gauge mode) (page 3).
No-dive warning after the dive (page 1).
Apnea mode dive (all pages)
Page 3: gas 2 mix (t2)
Page 4: gas d mix (td)
*Alarms during the dive.

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Pushing the right button gets you back
to the dive list (first level screen within
logbook). From here you can advance to
the next dive of interest by pushing the
right button, and then a press-and-hold
of the right button lets you retrieve more
information about that dive, etc.
4.3.2.4 Statistical information
(HISTORY)
The history page is located between the
last and first log in the round-robin list of
dives. The altitude adjustment does not affect
Deepest dive Number of dives Longest dive
altitude class or calculations. To adjust the
altitude indicator to your current altitude:
1. Starting from the time of day display,
push the left or right button to get you
to the altitude screen.
2. Confirm that you wish to change the
displayed altitude with a press-and-hold
of the right button. The altitude starts to
flash.
3. Change the altitude in increments of
10m/50ft by pushing either the left or
right button.
4. Confirm the selected altitude with a
Leaving the logbook press-and-hold of the right button.
By pushing-and-holding the left button you
can exit the logbook. The logbook will also
close automatically after 3 minutes without
operation.

5. SETTINGS

5.1 Altitude adjustment

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5.2 Dive menu

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With the dive display menu or with • Reset desaturation: on/off; no reset.
LogTRAK you can configure the following • MB-Level: 0-5; 0.
items: Starting from the time of day display, press
the left or right button until dive display is
Setting Range; Default Setting shown:
• Depth alarm: 5-100m/20-330ft, on/off;
40m/130ft, off.
• Dive time alarm: 5-195min, on/off;
60min, off.
• Safety stop duration: 1-5min; 3min.
• Maximum partial pressure of oxygen
(ppO2 max): 1.0 - 1.6bar; OFF; 1.4bar.
• Time limit to reset the O2% mix to air: no
reset/1-48hrs; no reset.
• PDIS (Profile Dependent Intermediate
Stop): on/off; off.
• Unit system: metric/imperial; no default.
• Water type: on (salt water)/off (fresh Enter the dive display menu with a press-
water); on (salt water). and-hold of the right button.
• Backlight illumination duration: 2-12secs Once entered you can scroll through the
or push on/push off; 10secs. menu by pressing the left or right button.
• Audible attention signals: on/off
(LogTRAK: selective); on.

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5.2.1 Gas menu 3. Confirm content with a press-and-hold
of the right button.
The ppO2 values.
4. Change the ppO2 value in increments of
0.05bar by pressing the right button.
5. Confirm the value with a press-and-hold
of the right button.
Setting the GAS 2

In the gas menu you can change different


1. Confirm that you wish to change the
nitrox mix settings or enable multi-gas
GAS 2 content with a press-and-hold of
functions.
the right button.
Gas nitrox value (O2%) starts to flash.
2. Press the left or right button to increase/
decrease in 1% increments.
3. Confirm content with a press-and-hold
of the right button.
The ppO2 values.
4. Change the ppO2 value in increments of
0.05bar by pressing the right button.
5. Confirm the value with a press-and-hold
of the right button.
F NOTE: Gas d has to be set before gas
2 can be enabled.
Setting the GAS 1
Setting the GAS d

1. Confirm that you wish to change the


GAS 1 content with a press-and-hold of
the right button. 1. Confirm that you wish to change the
Gas nitrox value (O2%) starts to flash. GAS d content with a press-and-hold of
2. Press the left or right button to increase/ the right button.
decrease in 1% increments. Gas nitrox value (O2%) starts to flash.

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2. Press the left or right button to increase/ 5.2.2 Scuba menu
decrease in 1% increments.

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3. Confirm content with a press-and-hold
of the right button.
The ppO2 values.
4. Change the ppO2 value in increments of
0.05bar by pressing the right button.
5. Confirm the value with a press-and-hold
of the right button.

F NOTE: When the gas nitrox value


is between 80..100%, the ppO is 2
automatic 1.60bar and cannot be
edited.
Setting the nitrox reset time

In the scuba menu you can change different


Setting the time limit to reset the O2% alarms and settings for the dive.
mix to air
Setting the depth alarm
1. Confirm that you wish to change the
time limit of the reset with a press-and-
hold of the right button.
The current setting starts to flash.
2. Change the time limit by pushing the
left or right button (1- 48hrs or no reset:
“– – h”).
3. Confirm the selected value with a press-
and-hold of the right button.

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1. Confirm that you wish to change the
depth of the warning, or switch it on or
off, with a press-and-hold of the right
button.
“On” or “Off” starts to flash. “On”
indicates “activated”, “Off” indicates
“deactivated”.
2. Press the left or right button to switch
between “On” and “Off”.
3. Confirm the selected status with a
press-and-hold of the right button.
The depth starts to flash.
4. Change the warning depth in increments 1. Confirm that you wish to change the MB
of 1m/5ft by pressing the right button. level setting with a press-and-hold of
5. Confirm the warning settings with a the right button.
press-and-hold of the right button. The value L0..L5 starts to flash.
Setting the dive time alarm 2. Change the MB level by pressing the left
or right button.
3. Confirm the selected MB level with a
press-and-hold of the right button.
Setting the safety stop duration

1. Confirm that you wish to change the


time of the dive time warning, or switch
it on or off, with a press-and-hold of the
right button.
“On” or “Off” starts to flash. “On”
indicates “activated”, “Off” indicates
“deactivated”. 1. Confirm that you wish to change the
2. Switch between “On” or “Off” by duration of the safety stop with a press-
pressing the left or right button. and-hold of the right button.
3. Confirm the selected status with a The duration starts to flash.
press-and-hold of the right button. 2. Change the duration in increments of
The alarm time starts to flash. 1 minute by pressing the left or right
4. Change the warning time in increments button.
of 5 minutes by pressing the right 3. Confirm the selected duration with a
button. press-and-hold of the right button.
5. Confirm the warning settings with a
Setting PDIS
press-and-hold of the right button.
Setting the MB Level

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PDIS (Profile Dependent Intermediate 5.2.3 User menu
Stop)

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1. Confirm that you wish to enable PDIS
with a press-and-hold of the right
button.
“On” or “Off” starts to flash. “On”
indicates that the PDIS timer will be
automatically activated during the dive,
“Off” indicates that PDIS will be inactive.
2. Switch between “On” and “Off” by
pressing the left or right button.
3. Confirm your choice with a press-and-
hold of the right button.
Selecting water type
Selecting the units

Selecting the water type


1. Confirm that you wish to change the
selected water type with a press-and-
1. Confirm that you wish to change the
hold of the right button.
units with a press-and-hold of the right
“On” or “Off” starts to flash. “On”
button.
indicates salt water, “Off” indicates fresh
“°C” or “°F” starts to flash.
water.
2. Switch between “°C” and “°F” by
2. Switch between “On” and “Off” by
pressing the left or right button.
pressing the left or right button.
3. Confirm the selected unit with a press-
3. Confirm the water type with a press-
and-hold of the right button.
and-hold of the right button.
Meters or Feet start to flash.
F NOTE: Water type has an effect on
displayed depth. Roughly, 1bar/14.5psi
4. Switch between meters or feet by
pressing the left or right button.
water pressure corresponds to 5. Confirm the selected unit with a press-
10m/33ft depth in salt water and and-hold of the right button.
10.3m/34ft depth in fresh water.
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1. Confirm that you wish to change the If you have selected “Off”, “Code” and
duration of the backlight illumination with “000” appear.
a press-and-hold of the right button. 4. Set the first digit by pressing the left or
The value starts to flash (2-12secs or right button. Confirm with a press-and-
push on/push off). hold of the right button.
2. Change the duration by pressing the left 5. Repeat Step 4 for the next 2 digits.
or right button. If you entered the right code the
3. Confirm the selection with a press-and- desaturation will be reset to zero
hold of the right button. (desat off). Code: 313.
Resetting the remaining saturation

5.3 Watch menu

WARNING
• Diving after a reset of the remaining
saturation may lead you into potentially
hazardous situations which could result in
death or serious injury. After a reset of the
remaining saturation do not dive for at least
48 hours.
• If you dive after resetting the remaining
saturation the computer will miscalculate
your decompression, which may result in
serious injury or death. Reset the remaining
saturation only if you know you will not be
diving, flying or going to higher altitude for
the next 48 hours.
• Resetting the desaturation should only
be done when there is a valid reason, e.g.
loaning the computer to somebody who has
not dived in 48 hours or more. When the
computer itself has remaining saturation
you must assume full responsibility for the
consequences of resetting the remaining
saturation.

1. Confirm that you wish to reset the


displayed saturation with a press-and-
hold of the right button.
“On” starts to flash.
2. Switch between “On” or “Off” by
pressing the left or right button.
3. Confirm the setting with a press-and-
hold of the right button.

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Using the watch menu or LogTRAK you 4. Set the hours by pressing the left or
can configure the following items: right button.

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5. Confirm the setting with a press-and-
Setting Range Default
hold of the right button.
Alarm clock off The minutes start to flash.
6. Set the minutes by pressing the left or
UTC (Universal Time -13/+14hrs, right button.
Coordinated) zone increments: 7. Confirm the setting with a press-and-
15min hold of the right button.
24h or AM/PM setting 24h 5.3.2 Setting the UTC offset
Date (coordinated universal time)

Silent mode On, warnings, on


alarms, off
Check the battery
state
1. Starting from the time of day display,
press the left or right button until
“WATCH” appears.
2. Confirm that you wish to enter into the
watch menu with a press-and-hold of
the right button.
3. Once entered you can scroll through This setting allows you to quickly set the
the menu by pressing the left or right watch to a new time zone without affecting
button. the actual time setting.
1. Confirm that you wish to set the UTC
5.3.1 Setting the alarm clock time offset with a press-and-hold of the right
button.
The hours start to flash.
2. Set the hours by pressing the left or
right button (-13/+14hrs).
3. Confirm the setting with a press-and-
hold of the right button.
The minutes start to flash.
4. Set the minutes in increments of 15
minutes by pressing the left or right
button.
5. Confirm the selected status with a
press-and-hold of the right button.
The alarm clock tone works only at the
surface. 5.3.3 Adjusting the time of day
1. Confirm that you wish to set the alarm
time with a press-and-hold of the right
button.
“On” (activated) or “Off” (deactivated)
starts to flash.
2. Switch between “On” and “Off” by
pressing the left or right button.
3. Confirm the selected status with a
press-and-hold of the right button.
The hours start to flash.

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You can adjust the Aladin Sport to your 5.3.5 Adjusting the date
time zone either in this menu or using the Date: Day/Month/Year (24h setting)
UTC offset (see above).
1. Confirm that you wish to adjust the time
of day with a press-and-hold of the right
button.
The hours start to flash.
2. Set the hours by pressing the left or
right button.
3. Confirm the setting with a press-and-
hold of the right button.
The minutes start to flash.
4. Set the minutes by pressing the left or
right button.
5. Confirm the setting with a press-and- Date: Month/Day/Year (AP/PM setting)
hold of the right button.
5.3.4 Selecting 24-hour or AM/PM
setting

1. Confirm that you wish to adjust the


date with a press-and-hold of the right
button.
The day (or month) starts to flash.
1. Confirm that you wish to change the 2. Set the day (or month) by pressing the
setting with a press-and-hold of the left or right button.
right button. 3. Confirm the setting with a press-and-
“On” or “Off” starts to flash. hold of the right button.
2. Switch between “On” (AM/PM) and “Off” The month (or day) starts to flash.
(24h) by pressing the left or right button. 4. Set the month (or day) by pressing the
3. Confirm the setting with a press-and- left or right button.
hold of the right button. 5. Confirm the setting with a press-and-
The 24h - AM/PM setting influences the hold of the right button.
display of the date (see below). The year starts to flash.
6. Set the year by pressing the left or right
button.
7. Confirm the setting with a press-and-
hold of the right button.

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5.3.6 Switching the sound on and off

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WARNING
F NOTE: Setting the sound to “off”
applies also to surface functions
(altitude alarm and change of altitude
If you turn off the sound, the buzzer is
class).
effectively deactivated. You will have no
audible warnings (alarms and attention 5.3.7 Check the battery status
messages). Without audible warnings you
could get into potentially hazardous situations,
which could result in death or serious injury.
You must assume full responsibility for turning
off the sound.

1. Confirm that you wish to change the


setting with a press-and-hold of the
right button.
“On”, “Off”, “Alr” or “Att” starts to flash.
The “On” setting has all audible tones
activated, including the button-pressing
tone. Battery status is shown in this menu. A fresh
The “Off” setting is the silent mode, battery is indicated by 6 zeros, whereas a
without any tones, except the alarm used battery is indicated by fewer zeros, as
clock. in below:
The “Alr” setting has alarm tones
activated.
The “Att” setting has alarm and attention
tones activated.
2. Switch between selections by pressing
the left or right button.
3. Confirm the setting with a press-and-
hold of the right button.
If you have selected “Off”, “Code” and
“000” appear.
4. Set the first digit by pressing the left or
right button. Confirm with a press-and-
hold of the right button. To learn more about battery status, see
5. Repeat Step 4 for the next 2 digits. If chapter: System and Operation, section:
you entered the right code the sound Checking the battery condition.
will be turned off. The Code: 313

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5.4 Apnea menu With the Apnea menu or LogTRAK you can
configure the following items:
Setting Range Default
Total Session 100..1000m, off off
Depth
SIF (Surface 5..20, off off
Interval Factor)
Dual Depth 5-100m, 5-100m, off
Alarm on/off
Depth 5-100m, dn(down)/ off
Incremental up/ bth(both)/off
Alarm
Dive Interval 15s-10min, on/off off
Alarm
Surface Interval 15s-10min, on/off off
Alarm
Ascent Speed 0.1-5 m/s (1-15 off
Alarm ft/s), on/off
1. Starting from the dive display, press-
and-hold the right button, then push the
right button until “APNEA” appears.
2. Confirm that you wish to enter the
apnea menu with a press-and-hold of
the right button.
3. Once entered you can scroll through
the menu by pressing the left or right
button.
5.4.1 Setting the total session
depth

You can set a total session depth


(cumulative value) with this alarm.
1. Confirm that you wish to change the
settings of the total session depth
alarm with a press-and-hold of the right
button.
“Off” or the selected value starts to
flash.
2. Scroll through the values by pressing
the left or right button.
3. Confirm the selected value increment
with a press-and-hold of the right
button.

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5.4.2 Setting the surface interval 4. Scroll the first depth by pressing the left
factor (SIF) or right button.

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5. Confirm the first depth alarm with a
press-and-hold of the right button.
The second depth alarm starts to flash.
6. Scroll the second depth by pressing the
left or right button.
7. Confirm the setting with a press-and-
hold of the right button.
5.4.4 Setting the incremental
depth alarm

You can set a surface interval factor value


with this alarm.
1. Confirm that you wish to change the
settings of the surface interval factor
with a press-and-hold of the right
button. You can set the repetitive depth alarm with
”Off” (deactivated) or a value between given depth increments with this alarm.
5..20 starts to flash. 1. Confirm that you wish to change the
2. Scroll through the values by pressing settings of the incremental depth alarm
the left or right button. with a press-and-hold of the right
3. Confirm the selected value increment button.
with a press-and-hold of the right ”Up” (up), “Dn” (down), “Bth” (both) or
button. “Off” starts to flash.
2. Switch between Up/Down/Both/Off by
5.4.3 Setting the dual depth alarm pressing the left or right button.
3. Confirm the setting with a press-and-
hold of the right button.
The incremental value starts to flash.
4. Scroll the incremental values by
pressing the left or right button.
5. Confirm the selected increment with a
press-and-hold of the right button.
5.4.5 Setting the dive time interval
alarm

With this alarm you can set two independent


depth alarms.
1. Confirm that you wish to change the
settings of the dual depth alarm with a
press-and-hold of the right button.
“On” or “Off” starts to flash.
2. Switch between on/off by pressing the You can set dive time that repeats on given
left or right button. intervals with this alarm.
3. Confirm the setting with a press-and- 1. Confirm that you wish to change the
hold of the right button. settings of the dive time interval warning
The first depth value starts to flash. with a press-and-hold of the right
button.

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“On” or “Off” starts to flash. 2. Switch between on/off by pressing the
2. Switch between on/off by pressing the left or right button.
left or right button. 3. Confirm the setting with a press-and-
3. Confirm the setting with a press-and- hold of the right button.
hold of the right button. The time value starts to flash.
The interval value starts to flash. 4. Scroll the ascent speed values by
4. Scroll through the time values by pressing the left or right button.
pressing the left or right button. 5. Confirm the selected maximum ascent
5. Confirm the selected interval time with a speed with a press-and-hold of the right
press-and-hold of the right button. button.
5.4.6 Setting the surface interval
alarm 6. INTERFACING WITH
WINDOWS/MAC AND
APPS

6.1 Introduction to
SCUBAPRO LogTRAK
With this alarm you can set a time for LogTRAK is the software that allows
recovery or a start time for a repetitive dive the Aladin Sport to communicate with
when training against given tables. a Windows-based PC, a Mac, Android
1. Confirm that you wish to change the devices or Apple devices.
settings of the surface interval warning In order to take advantage of any of
with a press-and-hold of the right these features, you need to establish a
button. communication between your PC and your
“On” or “Off” starts to flash. Aladin Sport with a Bluetooth connection.
2. Switch between on/off by pressing the
left or right button.
3. Confirm the setting with a press-and-
hold of the right button.
The time value starts to flash.
4. Scroll the time values by pressing the
left or right button.
5. Confirm the selected surface time with a
press-and-hold of the right button.
5.4.7 Setting the ascent speed
alarm
To start the communication:
1. If your PC/Mac has Bluetooth, enable it.
a. If your PC/Mac doesn’t have a
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE),
connect the suitable dongle to your
PC/Mac.
2. Launch LogTRAK on your PC/Mac.
a. Select the Bluetooth.
Ascent speed can be set with this alarm. (Extras > Options > Download)
1. Confirm that you wish to change the Select the Bluetooth option.
settings of the ascent speed alarm with 3. Switch on the Aladin Sport.
a press-and-hold of the right button. 4. Press the right button to get to the
“On” or “Off” starts to flash. Bluetooth menu.

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1. Press-and-hold the right button to Download dive profiles
activate Bluetooth advertising. From LogTRAK, by selecting Dive >
Download Dives you can transfer the Aladin
Sport logbook to your PC/Mac.
There are three main views, each showing
a specific part of your dive log:
Profile shows the graphical data of the
dive.

2. When a connection between your PC/


Mac and Aladin Sport is established,
the Aladin Sport will provide a 6-digit pin
code.

Details about the dive, where you can


edit, for example, the equipment and tank
information.

3. Give this code to your PC/Mac.


Connection between both devices is
ready.

Location shows your dive site on the


world map.

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7. TAKING CARE OF
YOUR ALADIN SPORT

7.1 Technical information


Operating altitude:
With decompression – sea level to
approximately 4000m/13300ft.
Without decompression (gauge mode) –
at any altitude.
The selection tabs for views are on the left Max operating depth:
side of the main window. 120m/394ft; resolution is 0.1m until 99.9m
and 1m at depth deeper than 100m.
Resolution in ft is always 1ft. Accuracy is
6.2 Changing warnings/ within 2% ±0.3m/1ft.
settings of the Aladin Decompression calculation range:
Sport and reading 0.8m to 120m/3ft to 394ft
computer information Maximum environment pressure:
By selecting Extras > Read Dive Computer 13bar/189psi
settings you can enable/disable warnings Clock:
that cannot be individually enabled or Quartz; time, date, dive time display up
disabled by using the menus on the actual to 199 minutes
Aladin Sport unit. Oxygen concentration:
Adjustable between 21% and 100%.
Operating temperature:
-10C to +50C/14F to 122F
Power supply:
CR2450 lithium battery
Life of the battery:
Read sections on warnings and alarms Estimated 2 years or 300 dives,
about the possible selections that you can whichever comes first. Actual battery
modify on your Aladin Sport. life depends on the number of dives
per year, the length of each dive, the
You may also change the shown units water temperature and the usage of the
between metric/imperial. Select Extras > backlight.
Options > Measurement Units:

7.2 Maintenance
The depth accuracy of your Aladin Sport
should be verified every 2 years and can be
done by an authorized SCUBAPRO dealer.
Aside from that, the Aladin Sport is virtually
maintenance-free. All you need to do is
rinse it carefully with fresh water after each
dive and change the battery when needed.
To avoid possible problems with your Aladin
Sport, the following recommendations will
help ensure years of trouble-free service:
• Avoid dropping or jarring your Aladin
Sport.

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• Do not expose your Aladin Sport to
intense, direct sunlight.

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• Do not store your Aladin Sport in a
sealed container; always ensure that
there is ample ventilation.
• If there are problems with the water
contacts, use soapy water to clean your
Aladin Sport and dry it thoroughly. Do
not use silicone grease on the water
contacts!
• Do not clean your Aladin Sport with
liquids containing solvents.
• Check the battery capacity before each
dive.
• If the battery warning appears, replace
the battery.
• If any error message appears on the
display, take your Aladin Sport to an
authorized SCUBAPRO dealer. Battery-changing procedure:
1. Dry your Aladin Sport with a soft towel.
7.2.1 Replacing the battery 2. Turn the battery cap with a coin or with
(Use only the original SCUBAPRO battery a SCUBAPRO universal tool.
kit with O-ring.) 3. Remove the battery cap.
The change must be made with particular 4. Remove the O-ring carefully. Do not
care in order to prevent water from seeping damage the sealing surfaces.
inside. The warranty does not cover 5. Remove the battery. Do not touch the
damage due to the improper replacement contacts.
of the battery. 6. Always insert a new O-ring when
replacing the battery, and dispose of
WARNING the old O-ring. Make sure that the new
O-ring is in perfect condition, and that
Never touch the metal surface of the battery the O-ring, the O-ring groove and the
with bare fingers. The 2 battery poles must sealing surfaces are free of dust and
never be short-circuited. dirt. If necessary, clean the parts with a
soft cloth. Fit the O-ring into the O-ring
groove of the battery cap.
WARNING
• A leaking battery cap may lead to the
WARNING
destruction of your Aladin Sport by water If you notice traces of seeping water, damage,
seeping in, causing your Aladin Sport to or other defects on the O-ring, do not use your
switch off without prior notice. Aladin Sport for further dives. Take it to an
• Always open the battery compartment in a authorized SCUBAPRO dealer for inspection
dry and clean environment. and repair.
• Only open the battery compartment to
replace the battery.
WARNING
7. Use only an original SCUBAPRO O-ring.
This O-ring is Teflon-coated and does not
require additional lubrication.
8. Do not lubricate the O-ring as the lubricant
will chemically attack the battery cap.

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WARNING
9. Before installing, check the proper polarity
F NOTE: Protect the environment and
dispose of the battery properly.
of the battery. Your Aladin Sport can be
damaged if you do not insert the battery
correctly. Insert the new battery with the
8. APPENDIX
“+” facing outwards. Once the battery is
replaced the Aladin Sport will perform an 8.1 Warranty
automatic test (8secs) and a short beep
will sound when the test is done. The Aladin Sport has a 2-year warranty
covering defects in workmanship and
function. The warranty only covers
dive computers purchased from an
authorized SCUBAPRO dealer. Repairs or
replacements during the warranty period
do not extend the warranty period itself.
Excluded are faults or defects due to:
• Excessive wear and tear.
• External influences, e.g. transport
damage, damage due to bumping and
hitting, influences of weather or other
natural phenomena.
• Servicing, repairs or the opening of
the dive computer by anybody not
authorized by the manufacturer.
WARNING • Pressure tests which do not take place
10. The battery cap can be installed with a in water.
±120° offset. Push the battery cap firmly • Diving accidents.
down and turn it clockwise until the 2 • Improper placement of the battery cap.
circles are aligned. The alignment circles For European Union markets, the warranty
are there to ensure proper positioning of of this product is governed by European
the cap. If the rotation is stopped before legislation in force in each EU member
alignment, water-tightness may not be state.
ensured. If the rotation is forced beyond All warranty claims must be returned with
the alignment, the cap may break. Damage dated proof-of-purchase to an authorized
due to improper placement of the battery SCUBAPRO dealer. Visit www.scubapro.
cap is not covered by the warranty. com for the dealer nearest you.
11. Check your Aladin Sport by switching it on.
12. Recalibrate the 3D compass. See chapter:
Compass, section: Recalibrating the
compass.

Your dive instrument is manufactured with high-quality components that can be


recycled and reused. Nevertheless, these components, if not properly managed in
accordance with the regulations on electrical and electronic equipment waste, are
likely to cause harm to the environment and/or to human health. Customers living
in the European Union can contribute to protecting the environment and health
by returning old products to an appropriate collection point in their neighborhood
in accordance with EU Directive 2012/19/UE. Collection points are provided by
some distributors of the products and local authorities. Products marked with the
recycling symbol on the left must not be disposed of in normal household waste.

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8.2 Glossary

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AVG: Average depth, calculated from the beginning of the dive or from the time of reset.
CNS O2: Central Nervous System oxygen toxicity.
Desat: Desaturation time. The time needed for the body to completely eliminate any
nitrogen taken up during diving.
Dive time: The time spent below a depth of 0.8m/3ft.
Gas: Refers to the main gas that is set for the ZH-L16 ADT MB algorithm.
INT.: Surface interval. Elapsed time since your last dive ended.
Local time: The time in the local time zone.
Max depth: Maximum depth reached during the dive.
MB: Microbubble. Microbubbles are tiny bubbles that can build up in a diver’s body
during and after a dive.
MB level: One of the six steps, or levels, in SCUBAPRO’s customizable algorithm.
MOD: Maximum Operating Depth. This is the depth at which the partial pressure of
oxygen (ppO2) reaches the maximum allowed level (ppO2max). Diving deeper than
the MOD will expose the diver to unsafe ppO2 levels.
Multi-gas: Refers to a dive in which more than one breathing gas is used (air and/or nitrox).
Nitrox: A breathing mix made of oxygen and nitrogen, with the oxygen concentration
being 22% or higher. In this manual, air is considered as a particular type of
nitrox.
No Fly: Minimum amount of time a diver should wait before taking a plane.
No-stop time: This is the time that a diver can stay at the current depth and still make a direct
ascent to the surface without having to perform decompression stops.
O2: Oxygen.
%O2: Oxygen concentration used by the dive computer in all calculations.
PDIS: Profile Dependent Intermediate Stop is an additional deep stop, which is
suggested at the depth where the 5th..7th compartment starts off-gassing.
ppO2: Partial pressure of oxygen. This is the pressure of the oxygen in the breathing
mix. It is a function of depth and oxygen concentration. A ppO2 higher than
1.6bar is considered dangerous.
ppO2 max: The maximum allowed value for ppO2. Together with the oxygen concentration it
defines the MOD.
Press: The act of pressing and releasing one of the buttons.
Press-and-hold: The act of pressing and holding one of the buttons for 1 second before releasing it.
SOS mode: The result of having completed a dive without respecting all mandatory
decompression obligations.
Stopwatch: A stopwatch. To time certain steps of the dive.
UTC: Universal Time Coordinated. Refers to time zone changes when traveling.

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8.3 Index
Active backlight 12, 45, 49
All-silent mode 51, 53
Altimeter 7, 23
Ascent rate 18
Backlight 8, 12, 45, 49
Battery 10, 53, 59
Bookmarks 8, 17, 22, 25, 25
Buttons 8
Clock settings 51, 12
CNS O2 6, 17, 19, 20, 23, 24, 41, 61
Date 52
Desaturation 6, 9
Desaturation reset 25, 43, 45, 50
Dive planner 40
Diving at altitude 23
Flying after diving 22, 50, 61
Gauge mode 24
Logbook 11, 13, 18, 21, 22, 23, 42, 57
LogTRAK 7, 13, 15, 17, 45, 51, 54, 56
Maintenance 58
MB levels 6, 15, 27, 30, 34, 61
Microbubbles 10, 18, 21, 23, 27, 41, 61
MOD 14, 16, 19, 24, 34, 40, 61, 46
Mountain lakes 23
Nitrox 14, 34, 46, 61
Nitrox reset 47
No-dive warning 22, 40, 43
No-fly time 25, 26, 61
Oxygen concentration 33, 58, 61, 14
Oxygen partial pressure 14, 19
PC interface 56
PpO2 max 19, 24, 34, 14, 16, 45, 61
Safety stop timer 8, 21, 32, 48
SOS mode 13, 21, 61
Stopwatch 25, 61
Surface interval 10, 22, 55, 56, 61
Technical information 58
Time of day 8, 9
Time zone 61, 51
Units 49
UTC 51, 61
Wake-up warning 12
Warning clock 12
Warnings 15, 58
Water contact 8
Water type 40, 45, 49

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