Suunto
D9 Story
Underwater
a diver must monitor several gauges to receive
the crucial information about the dive: depth,
time, tank pressure, decompression status
and direction to name just a few. Suunto D9
combines all dive-critical information in
one instrument, conveniently mounted on your
wrist.
Instead of monitoring a multitude of gauges,
you can concentrate on what is important -
diving.
Suunto
D9 is the world's first dive computer to incorporate
a digital compass. The compass shows the general
direction with a graphical compass rose, as
well as the exact bearing with a numerical
display. Headings can be stored in Suunto
D9's memory for later analysis. The compass
can naturally be used on land too.
By
using Suunto D9's optional wireless transmitter,
the diver can also monitor tank pressure and
air consumption data from the wrist. The remaining
tank pressure is displayed both numerically
and graphically, and an estimation of the
remaining air-time is given throughout the
dive. This allows the diver to monitor the
remaining air supply at the same time as he
monitors depth and time. Real time air consumption
is also stored in the memory.
Suunto D9 can be used with up to three different
gas mixes containing 21-100% oxygen, allowing
gas switching during the dive. Decompression
calculations are based on the Suunto Deep
Stop RGBM model, which provides iterative
deep stops as an alternative to traditional
safety stops. For those intending to go really
deep, the maximum depth display is set at
200m [660ft].
In addition to basic dive data, the built-in
dive
logbook
provides a graphical dive profile where real
time water
temperature and tank pressure data can be
analyzed on the wristop computer.
The sampling rate can be set to as low as
1s.
The beautifully designed Suunto D9 has a titanium
housing and includes an USB-compatible PC
interface and the Suunto Dive Manager 2.0
software.
Deeper
Understanding
 Instead
of monitoring information from several sources,
Suunto D9 provides you with all the crucial
information from a single source, conveniently
mounted on your wrist.
The
integrated digital compass can be accessed
from both DIVE and TIME modes, and provides
a graphical compass rose display and numerically
displayed bearings. Bearings can be locked,
and visual aids are provided for navigating
set courses or for pattern navigation. Headings
can be stored in the memory for later analysis
using the memory functions or the PC interface.
Suunto
D9 can be used with the optional Suunto Wireless
Transmitter. When enabled it provides the
diver with tank pressure and air-time information,
as well as a tank pressure bar graph. Real-time
tank pressure data is stored in the memory,
and can be later analyzed using the memory
or PC interface functions.
Three
different operating modes are available: Air,
Nitrox and Gauge.
The air mode is for diving with standard air,
whereas the nitrox mode provides an option
for using up to three different gas mixes
during the dive.
The
gauge mode has several applications, such
as for freediving. The profile-sampling rate
can be set to as low as 1s, and the ascent
rate monitoring can be disabled. The gauge
mode also provides a dual display stopwatch,
which allows the timing of underwater activities
to the second. The maximum depth display of
Suunto D9 is 200m/660ft.
Suunto D9 provides the user with an option
to use traditional safety-stops, or to use
deep stops.
The
deep stops are calculated iteratively throughout
the dive, and the deep stop time can be set
to 1 or 2min. The decompression calculations
are based on the Suunto RGBM (Reduced Gradient
Bubble Model).
The
matrix display provides outstanding possibilities
for post-dive analysis of the recorded information.
In the memory mode the actual dive profile
is graphically displayed, together with real
time depth, time, tank pressure and temperature
data. Locked compass bearings are also displayed
in the profile.
The
housing of Suunto D9 is made of titanium,
with some stainless steel inserts. The display
is made of scratch resistant mineral crystal
glass, and the pressure rating is 20atm.
Information
in Action
 Suunto
D9 is the ultimate instrument of choice for
all kinds of recreational, military and professional
divers. Competitive divers such as freedivers,
as well as technical divers, who do not compromise
when it comes to the quality, materials and
functionality of their equipment, will find
Suunto D9 an invaluable diving aid.
Whether diving in familiar waters or exploring
unknown oceans, safety is essential.
Suunto
D9 is packed with solutions that enable safe
and responsible decisions underwater.
The depth, time and decompression data, combined
with the compass and air integration ensure
that you know exactly how much time you can
spend underwater, how deep you are, when you
have to surface and how fast you can ascend.
This way you can maximize your diving performance
without jeopardizing your safety.
The extensive memory and logbook functions
enable you to keep track of your previous
dives and through them you can monitor your
progress and plan your training accordingly.
Suunto
Software
Suunto
Dive Manager (SDM) is software that enables
deeper understanding and better graphical
representation of the data recorded and stored
with Suunto D9.
With SDM you can upload your dives to a PC
and create a more detailed dive logbook. Here
you can analyze and plan your sports activities
and keep a training diary.
SuuntoSports Community
 SuuntoSports.com
is an Internet site where you can share information
with other like-minded divers from around
the world. The community gives you the opportunity
to share information, learn new things, exchange
ideas, and pick up useful tips from people
equally passionate about diving.
You
can also upload your data from Suunto Dive
Manager to SuuntoSports.com in order to compare
your performance with others, show off your
wildest adventures, with travel reports and
your digital photos, or simply share your
diving experiences with friends or the entire
community.
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