This firmware update does bring the A300 CS up to the current revision of the Oceanic VTX. It is not literally the same - as in, the VTX firmware is not loaded onto the A300 CS - they remain separate packages, but are now operationally on par. Release details follow:
FIRMWARE UPDATE RELEASE DETAILS
A300 CS
DIVE COMPUTER
to version 2A
(from any previous version)
EXPLANATION
Based on user feedback, AERIS has modified and improved the following functions associated with operations of the A300 CS:
· The use of ATR (Air Time Remaining) has been replaced with the term GTR (gas time remaining). The ATR and GTR features work the same and differ in name only.
· The BATT (Battery) status icon will no longer display green (good condition) on the main screen. Only battery Low Warning and Alarm levels will now display on the main screen.
· For convenience EDT (Elapsed Dive Time) has been moved from the Norm Dive Alt screen to the Norm Dive Main Screen.
· The FO2 Default 50% feature has been removed from the A300 CS. Previously, it was found in the Set Gas Menu.
· The Safety Stop Run Timer option has been removed from the safety stop function of the Norm Dive Mode. The standard Safety Stop functionality remains.
· While in Gauge or Free Mode the Run Timer and EDT (Elapsed Dive Time) will now display simultaneously on the Dive Main screen. This eliminates the need for a button press to toggle between the two.
· To improve visibility, some colors have been changed on various operational screens.
UPDATE PROCESS
You can update your A300 CS firmware (operating software) to newly released revision 2A using the Check for new Firmware Update feature of the current version of the ACI (AERIS Computer Interface) program for PC, or follow the How to Update Firmware to a Dive Computer instructions in the DiverLog for MAC App. There is no need to return the unit to AERIS.
ACI for PC is available on the www.DiveAERIS.com web site.
DiverLog for MAC is available at the Mac App Store.
Should you have any questions, please contact your Authorized AERIS Dealer, or AERIS Customer Service by calling 510-346-0010 (8AM -5PM, PST Monday - Friday) or send an email to
support@DiveAERIS.com.