Beware Suunto computers D9 and Vytec.

[Harshal]

I had heard Sunnto D9 had some issue with the software it was using and the it was not doing the saftey stop or giving the wrong dive time, not sure I just remember reading some article about it. I personally never owned D9 but have used the Cobra and I think that was one of the good computers out there.

 

[Ann Marie]

So the question is, was it under warranty, and is the warranty now reduced to 3 months? Some of this maybe a regional thing as different regions often have very different warranty policies.

The computer was under warranty and there was no mention of any reduced warranty.

You are so correct in that this could be a regional thing. Laws vary from region to region.

You know, when I look at the photos on Page One, that doesn't look like a D9, it looks like a D6. Are we sure that is the correct model???

 

[bleeb]

The manufacturer, in conjunction with regulatory agencies in several countries, issued a recall notice for certain (most?) D6s and D9s, due to a software bug. However, the timing error in questions doesn't sound like it's related to the original poster's observed problems.

http://www.suuntoservice.com/safetynotice/diving/

 

[Scared Silly]

I'm unaware of how Suunto or any manufacture has implemented the altitude adjustments, but altitude is hardly a slight adjustment, and it would be deeper. The adjusted depth for an 80' dive at 5000' is 96'.

There are three different "depths"

True Depth - the actual depth of the water.

Adjusted depth - the depth for which you calculate for diving your computer does not show this but the algorithms take this into account.

Guage depth - is what the guage reads which will be less at atitude if the guage is calibrated at to read zero at sea level which is what I refering too in my previous post. However, I believe most dive computers do a zeroing out when they hit the water so you always see the actual depth.

 

[Sideband]

I have seen several Uwatec Aladins with similar issues this year. Reading a more shallow depth and failing to end the dive once out of the water.

 

[RonFrank]

I also noticed a number of users talking about "LP." Is that an online dive shop? Does someone have the link they could post or PM to me. I am always looking for good deals on dive gear.

Since we are off topic,
http://www.scubatoys.com
http://www.unrealfind.com
http://www.leisurepro.com
http://www.techdivinglimited.com/
http://www.divetank.com

These are just a few of the better online stores that carry dive gear.

 

[RonFrank]

There are three different "depths"

True Depth - the actual depth of the water.

Adjusted depth - the depth for which you calculate for diving your computer does not show this but the algorithms take this into account.

Guage depth - is what the guage reads which will be less at atitude if the guage is calibrated at to read zero at sea level which is what I refering too in my previous post. However, I believe most dive computers do a zeroing out when they hit the water so you always see the actual depth.

K, gotcha!

I seem to remember that there are two types of analog guages, and depending on the mechanics yes, they can be impacted by altitude.

One reason I like digital, they seem to be very accurate regardless of altitude. My computer matches my Citizen watch almost exactly, and my depth reading is generally right on (within a foot or two) with my buddies puters as well regardless of the model.

 

[nycbrasco]

I have both the D6 and the D9 and have had no problems with either of them

 

[Jackie]

All I can say, is that I have had mine for 2 years and been diving in just about every possible condition- quarries, Altantic cold water and tropical.
I have not had, thank goodness, this problem !

 

[Paco II]

Indeed, it is a D6. You can tell by the screws at 12 and 6. The D9 does not have those.

You know, when I look at the photos on Page One, that doesn't look like a D9, it looks like a D6. Are we sure that is the correct model???