SOS and dive computers
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I've never heard such a thing. Where do you "keep reading" thus?
At 3ft my computer assumes I'm out of the water.
At 3ft my computer assumes I'm out of the water.
Damselfish
Contributor
is this what you're reading?
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If the diver remains above a depth of 0.8m (3ft) for more than three minutes without observing a prescribed decompression stop, the computer will automatically switch into SOS mode after the dive.
Push to see the "SOS" sign and the remaining length of the SOS mode. The dive will be entered in the logbook with "SOS".
The SOS mode will be unlocked after 24 hours.
While in SOS mode, the computer cannot be used for diving.
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If the diver remains above a depth of 0.8m (3ft) for more than three minutes without observing a prescribed decompression stop, the computer will automatically switch into SOS mode after the dive.
Push to see the "SOS" sign and the remaining length of the SOS mode. The dive will be entered in the logbook with "SOS".
The SOS mode will be unlocked after 24 hours.
While in SOS mode, the computer cannot be used for diving.
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Wow, that is one of the stupidest things I've ever read.
AdivingBel
Diver
It's just saying if you remain above 3 ft. for more than 3 min. while owing a decompression obligation, it figures you blew the stop and it locks you out. Not sure about the 3 min. part, but the lockout is fairly standard for rec computers, isn't it?
Yes, trying to stop someone who missed stops diving again that day. How stupid is that?
---------- Post added August 6th, 2015 at 06:21 AM ----------
You understand this is only if they have not dare required, proper stops. Not safety stops or anything optional but ones which are deeded necessary by whatever algorithm employed by the computer.
This does not mean it locks every time you surface.
I assumed when I first read this that it locked up if you remained at 3' for 3 minutes without a safety stop... I see now that it's a decompression stop... you probably aren't making dives that have a decompression obligation anyway (at least I hope not with 0-24 dive in your log assuming your stats are up to date!) . I'm Pretty sure if you stay within the whatever your computer's algorithm deems as a no decompression dive it won't lock up if you just miss a safety stop. 
kudos for reading the manual.
many if not most divecomputers lock up for 24 to 48 hours after a deco obligation was violated
seems the manufactorers think someone who busts the deco shedule or goes into deco unintentionally without staying the required time to clear the tissues is better kept out of the water for a period
many if not most divecomputers lock up for 24 to 48 hours after a deco obligation was violated
seems the manufactorers think someone who busts the deco shedule or goes into deco unintentionally without staying the required time to clear the tissues is better kept out of the water for a period
Wow, that is one of the most ironic things I've ever read.
OP - Your first post wasn't clear that you mean AFTER a dive and that by "without doing a decompression" you meant "without doing a prescribed decompression stop." As others have mentioned above, blowing off a mandatory decompression stop - which is different than a recommended safety stop - is not something to be taken lightly.
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