Question Eon Core AI v Peregrine TX

[Belzelbub]

I "guess" that the old Aeris transmitter might work with the Shearwater since it has an MH8A marking, but I'm going to modernize everything.

As long as it still works, it will work with the Peregrine. If it doesn’t work, send it off to Oceanic with the service charge, and they’ll send a factory refurbished replacement. $120 plus shipping, etc.

No sense in modernizing the transmitter. The old MH8A transmitters work the same as the new ones. The Swift still transmits the same, but it listens for a free channel to prevent collisions. Really a non-issue for single tank/transmitter divers. Mostly a non-issue for divers with multiple tanks/transmitters.

 

[Saboteur]

It may be worth checking as to whether the Suunto Dive Manager software is needed to update the Eon or change any configurations. The Suunto DM software has been problematic for many. I could never get it to work on my iMac. It was part of the reason I passed on the Core and went with Shearwater.

 

[scubadada]

...I understand from what I've read on SB that if the Oceanic MH8A goes bad, they will replace it for $125.00.

$120

Oceanic Services - Oceanic Worldwide

Factory Full Service and Calibration is our standard repair process for any malfunctioning (current model) dive computer or instrument. During the Factory Full Service and Calibration process for digital instruments, the instrument is completely disassembled down to the main circuit board. This...

www.oceanicworldwide.com

I would use the Aeris branded PPS MH8A transmitter if it is working.

Edit: I see that my friend @Belzelbub beat me to it

 

[Holden SoCal]

I would use the Aeris branded PPS MH8A transmitter if it is working.

Interesting; Oceanic support told me that all Aeris stuff was EOL'd and they had no information or support beyond a potential upgrade program at a LDS.

Perhaps I should just send it in for calibration and let the repair department decide what to do; does that go through an LDS? Didn't see a link to a repair form on the linked Oceanic site.

 

[scubadada]

Interesting; Oceanic support told me that all Aeris stuff was EOL'd and they had no information or support beyond a potential upgrade program at a LDS.

Perhaps I should just send it in for calibration and let the repair department decide what to do; does that go through an LDS? Didn't see a link to a repair form on the linked Oceanic site.

Hi @Holden SoCal

Does your Aeris transmitter work, if yes, do nothing, just use it.

If it is not working, you would need an RMA to send into Huish for the service linked in post #23. There used to be a Huish returns portal, that does not seem to exist now. It appears you email TAC@huishoutdoors.com with the serial number to obtain the RMA. A transmitter with the serial number prefix of BM should qualify for service. This was recently addressed in another thread.

Question - Serial number prefixes on Pelagic Pressure Systems MH8A transmitters

I also found 2 photos of Tusa transmitters on ebay, also prefix BM. I'm not at all sure how Huish decides to replace transmitter in their service program, perhaps it is the serial number and not the prefix. https://www.ebay.com/itm/335294149013 Couldn't find another listing. The Zen 950...

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There is a lot of good information on SB, not always easy to find. The search function does work well.

 

[Holden SoCal]

There is a lot of good information on SB, not always easy to find. The search function does work well.

True, and thank you for the link to the other post!

My failing when it comes to searching is that I'm learning the web of brands and companies. Like that Aeris and Genesis were married and are related to Pelagic (but the locals call it PPS), which Oceanic might know something about, but we're really talking about Huish.

I also know that when I come here, there's a chance that an old timer named Bob will have known Jeff that worked at that place when it closed down and kept copies of the specifications, and has a drawer full of spare parts...

 

[noads99]

It may be worth checking as to whether the Suunto Dive Manager software is needed to update the Eon or change any configurations. The Suunto DM software has been problematic for many. I could never get it to work on my iMac. It was part of the reason I passed on the Core and went with Shearwater.

To update and customise the Suunto's Eon's use the Android app!

 

[jakehbk]

Get the Peregrine. And pick up an oceanic or other compatible transmitter so that you only need a coin to change the battery.

I love a lot of things about the Eon Core that I used to dive. It's got an amazing, compact form factor. The fact that it's got 3 actual buttons makes it way easier to use. Shearwaters UI isn't necessarily bad, but it's not what I would call good. If you miss whatever you were trying to select, you scroll thru all the options to get back to it. But mediocre battery life on high brightness, a mediocre digital compass, a finicky algorithm that tacks on a MANDATORY 30s to your safety stop if you violate ascent rate during the dive all contributed to me choosing a different computer