VEO 250 Dive Computer

[D_B]

No, I don't. If I figure out how to evoke the firmware display I'll post the results.

To Activate the VEO 200/250, press and release the

Left/Front Advance Button.

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Upon manual activation, the unit will enter Diagnostic ModE​

(Fig. 14), displaying all segments of the lCD as 8' s, followed​

by dashes (--I, then a countdown from 9 to O. Diagnostic

Mode checks the display and Battery voltage to
ensure that everything is within tolerance and functioning
properly.​

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When the Right/Side (Select) button ~WRONG! it's the top button! ~ is held depressed when
the Diagnostic countdown reaches 00, an External Access​

request is initiated. A Serial Number screen appears
displaying the unit's Serial Number and firmware code
Revision Number as long as the button is held depressed​

(Fig. 15). Upon releasing the button, the unit shuts Off.​

Fixed the manual in red

 

[ktomlinson]

My wifes veo250 is supposed to be here monday... I am looking forward to seeing what the oceanic marketing manager says about this issue. If this many people are having the same issue you can be sure that oceanic has heard plenty about it. The fact that they haven't offered to replace out of warranty CPUs with this issue makes me think we bought the wrong CPU. My veo 180 worked good for the first 5 dives and then the last 4 times I dove the temp was 5-7 degrees lower than actual temp (compared with 4 other gauges from other divers) and my backlight would not come on during my night dive... I have only used this computer on 9 dives so far..these issues do not inspire confidence in my computer. I just got a download cable that will work on both computers but had to try downloading over a dozen times before it didn't time out on the 180!

 

[F106A]

Thanks D _ B.

Looks like "sn 002 848 rIC"

1C?

 

[scubadon64]

ktomlinson,

The cable for downloading your dives and the OceanLog software is another annoying subject concerning these computers. Make sure you have the lastest drivers and OceanLog software. We have experienced the same issues you mentioned above concerning the timeout when attempting to download dives. You have to be very careful about following the exact set of steps in a specific order as mentioned on the screen.. And if it fails to work, disconnect every thing and start over again.. sigh.. I think the newer software and drivers are better than when we first started using them a few years ago, but they still seem to be a bit picky.

 

[craracer]

I am looking forward to seeing what the oceanic marketing manager says about this issue.

My PM to him went unanswered, and he's been on this site numerous times since I attempted to contacted him.

I think we may have received our answer.

I believe I might be using the money to "fix" my Veo (for the third time) towards the purchase of another brand. Sure is too bad because I truly do like how intuitive (easy to navigate) this unit is.

 

[danwig]

So it appears the answer to the VEO problem is to drop my 15 year loyalty to Oceanic, and relay this message to all the scuba boards I frequent, as well as dive shops. I will NOT tolerate a company who allows potentially dangerous gear to remain in circulation with no investigation even after notification. If this is Oceanic's customer retention policy I would suggest they just get out now...

 

[ktomlinson]

Well we are sending ours back tonight... I'm gonna sell my 180 and we are going to air integrated... Any advice on choosing one?

 

[Doug Krause]

I've asked our service department to review this thread. If you are having a problem of any kind, they will be happy to hear from you directly - service@oceanicusa.com or 800-435-3483, ext. 761.

 

[vondo]

I've asked our service department to review this thread. If you are having a problem of any kind, they will be happy to hear from you directly - service@oceanicusa.com or 800-435-3483, ext. 761.

If you do, please report back here what happens. I'd love to get mine fixed, but not at half the price of buying a new one.

 

[scubadon64]

ktomlinson,

The cable for downloading your dives and the OceanLog software is another annoying subject concerning these computers. Make sure you have the lastest drivers and OceanLog software. We have experienced the same issues you mentioned above concerning the timeout when attempting to download dives. You have to be very careful about following the exact set of steps in a specific order as mentioned on the screen.. And if it fails to work, disconnect every thing and start over again.. sigh.. I think the newer software and drivers are better than when we first started using them a few years ago, but they still seem to be a bit picky.

One other thing you may try is pushing the cable in about halfway. One of the other people posting here, told me that the contacts do not line up if you push the connector all the way end until it clicks. It's hard to tell when it's in the boot.
The contacts are spring loaded on the cable side.. and so they meet.. if you push it all the way in they 'pop' out and barely touch each other.