GF Surface for Perdix

[rsingler]

@Shearwater , any closer to a firmware update for Perdix AI that will incorporate SurfGF like the Teric?

 

[Akimbo]

@Shearwater , any closer to a firmware update for Perdix AI that will incorporate GF Surf like the Teric?

GF Surface??? Please explain for us poor souls that haven't used the Teric.

 

[rsingler]

GF99 has the gradient factor of the current leading compartment. Using that info might be one way to follow a decompression gradient all the way to the surface in lieu of stops, or assess the NDL time remaining that your toy is giving you.
But if you were to surface immediately, that GF would increase dramatically as ambient pressure decreases.
SurfGF predicts the gradient factor of that leading compartment upon reaching the surface.
In a sporty situation (to use @JohnnyC 's words), seeing the GF implication of an immediate surfacing might be critical information on a dive at the edge of NDL, or on a decompression dive where you are trying to choose the "best worst option" given a gas planning deviation.

...and apart from the form factor and the bling on the Teric, I'm perfectly happy with my replaceable-battery Perdix AI's. One for me, and one for the wife for Christmas (but she doesn't know it yet). All I want for Christmas is SurfGF.

 

[Shearwater]

SurfGF for Perdix/Petrel is slated for our next firmware release, which is currently under testing. We cannot promise a specific ETA, but it is coming.

 

[taimen]

Surf GF is simply clever and will be a useful addition for Perdix/Petrel users. Surf GF and @5 displays together make a very nice way to monitor and plan possible changes to deco during dive. Thank you Shearwater!

 

[Mike1967]

our next firmware release

Please try to squeaze in a sidemount mode

 

[Shearwater]

Please try to squeaze in a sidemount mode

The next release is already too far along. Sorry.

 

[Mike1967]

The next release is already too far along. Sorry.

Oh bummer.
I've had my Perdix for about 8 mths and I don't think there's ever been an update, does that mean it's going to be that long or more till the next one?

 

[Akimbo]

The next release is already too far along. Sorry.

I use Progressive Equalization -- the isolation valve on doubles in normally closed. The valve is opened to equalize the cylinders and closed again several times throughout the dive providing a hard reserve and events that can be used as waypoints. The transmitter would be on the "primary cylinder" so it would see the pressure increased several times throughout the dive. Do you have any idea how the Perdix AI would deal with it?

 

[Dive Cochran]

SurfGF for Perdix/Petrel is slated for our next firmware release, which is currently under testing. We cannot promise a specific ETA, but it is coming.

WOW , that's customer service, awesome products and awesome company.