Whats different about the Cobalt design?
User Interface:
Cobalt uses a high resolution (160x240) grayscale display, allowing a flexible, menu driven interface.
Four button navigation I simple and logically consistent.
Easy to navigate screens allows the diver to operate the Cobalt without reference to manuals.
The user only sees the level of complexity they need a diver using a single air tank doesnt see information relating to multiple gas nitrox use.
Bright, even EL backlighting for low light viewing. Image is reversed (light letters on a dark background) for better legibility.
Logical screen layout, large clear numbers for important values.
Automatic dive activation (via pressure sensor). Manual startup is recommended, as it allows the diver to check settings.
Easy to view information, e.g. no-stop times, dive log, etc. are displayed as lists rather than as scrolling values.
No stop time list can be displayed for the current situation or calculated for any point in the future. hat will my no stop times be after lunch?
A ** featured dive planner and simulator allows navigation forwards and backwards, shows a graphic representation of the dive, allows multiple dive sequences, variable start points, and can store a planned profile.
General Recreational Features:
Uses standard AA batteries, either Alkaline or rechargeable nickel metal hydride.
Unexpected loss of power while diving or calculating is avoided by having the batteries function as redundant system Cobalt runs off one set (two batteries) at a time. When one bank runs low the Cobalt switches automatically to the second and alerts the diver to renew the batteries in the depleted bank.
Battery life is typically 50 hours of diving per set, 100 hours total, approximately one year of standby life.
All data is written to nonvolatile memory. Even if all batteries are removed data is not list though the clock will need to be set.
Because the Cobalt can accept input as to tank capacity and therefore knows the actual gas contents, predictions of air consumption can be more accurate. The Cobalt can learn a divers consumption patters to make better air usage predictions.
User programmable alerts for max depth, two low air alerts, a safety stop alert with countdown timer on screen.
Variable ascent rate meter.
Can be set to read in either metric or English nits, 12 or 24 hour time, US or European date formats.
Variations in atmospheric pressure due to altitude or other factors are automatically sensed and accounted for.
Nitrox Features:
Adjustable po2 alert from 1.2 to 1.6 ATM.
Easily programmable with upto three Nitrox mixes (upto 100% o2)
Maximum operating depth for any mix is automatically calculated and displayed, based on the selected po2 limit.
Gas switch depth defaults to MOD, can be set to any depth less than the MOD of the mix.
Ascending to switch depth triggers an alert and dialog requiring confirmation before the switch is entered.
Gas switching can be manually initiated if above the MOD.
Decompression and Technical Features:
Incorporates a full implementation of the latest RGBM algorithm. Note: except for the Hydrospace Explorer, computers currently promoting RGBM are not fully implementing the RGBM algorithm, but are layering the deep stop aspects of RGBM on top of a less computationally intensive algorithm, resulting in longer over all decompression tables.
Software can be upgraded as the algorithm is improved or to add capabilities.
Arrival at decompression stop starts a countdown stopwatch showing time remaining at the stop.
Inherent capability for Trimix.
Can include additional tanks (e.g. deco bottles) in air time remaining calculations. For multi-gas decompression diving, Cobalt can alert the diver if or when deco mix will limit dive duration.
Complete graphic dive planning software allows for dives to be simulated and stored on the Cobalt, complete with gas switching and gas equipment predictions. RGBM tables can be generated from the simulator. This essentially gives the functionality of dive planning software running on a PC.
Maximum depth 400 feet.
Dive Logging, storage, and downloading:
Storage for about 600 hours of diving data at a 30 second sample storage rate.
Dive log information is accessible on screen through a searchable list, detailed views allow stepping through the dive and display a graphic representation of the dive profile as well as screen data at any point in the dive.
Calculates and displays actual SCFM gas consumption data, not just a pressure change.
Dive log (as well as all other information) is stored in nonvolatile memory and persists even if batteries are removed.
PC connection through standard USB interface.
Download to multiple platforms Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix.
Power Management:
Uses standard AA batteries, either alkaline or rechargeable nickel metal hydride.
Batteries function as a redundant system Cobalt runs off one bank (two batteries) at a time. When one bank runs low the Cobalt switches automatically to the second and alerts the diver to renew the batteries in the depleted bank.
Battery life is typically 50 hours of diving per bank.
All data is written to nonvolatile memory. Even if all batteries are removed data is not lost.
This product will be available from Zeagle Authorized Retailers, check www.zeagle.com for more information.
User Interface:
Cobalt uses a high resolution (160x240) grayscale display, allowing a flexible, menu driven interface.
Four button navigation I simple and logically consistent.
Easy to navigate screens allows the diver to operate the Cobalt without reference to manuals.
The user only sees the level of complexity they need a diver using a single air tank doesnt see information relating to multiple gas nitrox use.
Bright, even EL backlighting for low light viewing. Image is reversed (light letters on a dark background) for better legibility.
Logical screen layout, large clear numbers for important values.
Automatic dive activation (via pressure sensor). Manual startup is recommended, as it allows the diver to check settings.
Easy to view information, e.g. no-stop times, dive log, etc. are displayed as lists rather than as scrolling values.
No stop time list can be displayed for the current situation or calculated for any point in the future. hat will my no stop times be after lunch?
A ** featured dive planner and simulator allows navigation forwards and backwards, shows a graphic representation of the dive, allows multiple dive sequences, variable start points, and can store a planned profile.
General Recreational Features:
Uses standard AA batteries, either Alkaline or rechargeable nickel metal hydride.
Unexpected loss of power while diving or calculating is avoided by having the batteries function as redundant system Cobalt runs off one set (two batteries) at a time. When one bank runs low the Cobalt switches automatically to the second and alerts the diver to renew the batteries in the depleted bank.
Battery life is typically 50 hours of diving per set, 100 hours total, approximately one year of standby life.
All data is written to nonvolatile memory. Even if all batteries are removed data is not list though the clock will need to be set.
Because the Cobalt can accept input as to tank capacity and therefore knows the actual gas contents, predictions of air consumption can be more accurate. The Cobalt can learn a divers consumption patters to make better air usage predictions.
User programmable alerts for max depth, two low air alerts, a safety stop alert with countdown timer on screen.
Variable ascent rate meter.
Can be set to read in either metric or English nits, 12 or 24 hour time, US or European date formats.
Variations in atmospheric pressure due to altitude or other factors are automatically sensed and accounted for.
Nitrox Features:
Adjustable po2 alert from 1.2 to 1.6 ATM.
Easily programmable with upto three Nitrox mixes (upto 100% o2)
Maximum operating depth for any mix is automatically calculated and displayed, based on the selected po2 limit.
Gas switch depth defaults to MOD, can be set to any depth less than the MOD of the mix.
Ascending to switch depth triggers an alert and dialog requiring confirmation before the switch is entered.
Gas switching can be manually initiated if above the MOD.
Decompression and Technical Features:
Incorporates a full implementation of the latest RGBM algorithm. Note: except for the Hydrospace Explorer, computers currently promoting RGBM are not fully implementing the RGBM algorithm, but are layering the deep stop aspects of RGBM on top of a less computationally intensive algorithm, resulting in longer over all decompression tables.
Software can be upgraded as the algorithm is improved or to add capabilities.
Arrival at decompression stop starts a countdown stopwatch showing time remaining at the stop.
Inherent capability for Trimix.
Can include additional tanks (e.g. deco bottles) in air time remaining calculations. For multi-gas decompression diving, Cobalt can alert the diver if or when deco mix will limit dive duration.
Complete graphic dive planning software allows for dives to be simulated and stored on the Cobalt, complete with gas switching and gas equipment predictions. RGBM tables can be generated from the simulator. This essentially gives the functionality of dive planning software running on a PC.
Maximum depth 400 feet.
Dive Logging, storage, and downloading:
Storage for about 600 hours of diving data at a 30 second sample storage rate.
Dive log information is accessible on screen through a searchable list, detailed views allow stepping through the dive and display a graphic representation of the dive profile as well as screen data at any point in the dive.
Calculates and displays actual SCFM gas consumption data, not just a pressure change.
Dive log (as well as all other information) is stored in nonvolatile memory and persists even if batteries are removed.
PC connection through standard USB interface.
Download to multiple platforms Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix.
Power Management:
Uses standard AA batteries, either alkaline or rechargeable nickel metal hydride.
Batteries function as a redundant system Cobalt runs off one bank (two batteries) at a time. When one bank runs low the Cobalt switches automatically to the second and alerts the diver to renew the batteries in the depleted bank.
Battery life is typically 50 hours of diving per bank.
All data is written to nonvolatile memory. Even if all batteries are removed data is not lost.
This product will be available from Zeagle Authorized Retailers, check www.zeagle.com for more information.
I wonder how much it'll go for. I'm thinking $999.95.
