Redundant Computer

[Web Monkey]

That sets off my weird-o-meter. I can't imagine that anybody would build a handheld device that ran a mathematical model of estimated batery life instead of simply measuring the voltage.

Terry

However, it has me looking at a backup computer to dive with in the future. My Uwatec Aladin Pro showed I had 39% remaining battery life when it failed (due to what my LDS believes is a dead battery). I was surprised to learn that the battery indicator is based on a mathematical table rather than a direct read of the battery's voltage. I think those that designed the table must have taken New Math.

 

[WarmWaterDiver]

An obvious sign the designer and the designers' team were not end users of the product (and didn't solicit enough input from the end users of the product).

I agree, this is one for a true numbers nerd. I couldn't have even thought of such a concept!

 

[JohnL]

Probably trying to get around the voltage drop in colder temps or the steep voltage drop of lithium cells.

Perfect example of engineering a solution to a problem that doesn't really exist.

 

[StSomewhere]

How many people with either one or two computers are jumping in the water with no dive plan other than the NDL number on their computer?

 

[WarmWaterDiver]

You could start a poll . . .

 

[paolov]

i use Suunto Mosquito and a Citizen hyperaqualand as back up. i did not vote as my back up tracks my depth, my ascent rate , temp but not my RNL.

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