Question about B U D display

[dmoore19]

I just bought a BUD. i have started it, it goes through the self check, (it hasn't been wet yet) The first screen shows the time since activation on the top, 0 on the lower left and L3 on the lower right. I know the 0 is for depth (no dives yet) but I can't seem to find anything in the manual about what the L3 means.

 

[NCadiver]

That most likely the altitude setting (level 3) I guessing that was missed in the manual. No proof reading. You can call them at (800) 435-3483 or (866) 732-7877.

 

[dmoore19]

That most likely the altitude setting (level 3) I guessing that was missed in the manual. No proof reading. You can call them at (800) 435-3483 or (866) 732-7877.

You are probably right. That makes sense. It is supposed to compensate for altitude starting at 3000' and then every 1000' after that. I live at +/-5300' so Level 3 would be 3000-400=L1, 4000-5000=L2, 5000-6000=L3.

Thanks, it makes sense now. I will probably call them and bring it up. Maybe they can get it in the manual for the next run.

Thanks again.

 

[Doug Krause]

It is described on page 6... although it refers to a table on page ?? - we'll certainly need to address that.

 

[dmoore19]

Thanks Doug.

Thanks for straightening out the training class too. I will check that when I get home this evening.

 

[NCadiver]

Doug I think you have a different version of the manual then we do page 6 does not mention L3.

 

[dmoore19]

It is described on page 6... although it refers to a table on page ?? - we'll certainly need to address that.

It does not have anything about it in the manual I have either. I did read further back in the manual about the 3000' adjustment for altitude and the 1000' thereafter to 14,000'

@NCadiver, my manual looks like yours and doesn't say anything about the L3 that is in my display. I did call Oceanic and told them about it and they confirmed the L3 displayed had to do with altitude. But, like you it is not in my manual.