SUUNTO ZOOP NOVO

USER GUIDE

2017-02-24
 1 Safety ................................................................................................ 5
2 Getting started ............................................................................... 11
2.1 Display states and views ......................................................... 11
2.2 Icons ........................................................................................ 11
2.3 Set up ...................................................................................... 13
3 Features .......................................................................................... 14
3.1 Activation and pre-checks ...................................................... 14
3.1.1 Battery indicators ........................................................... 16
3.2 Alarms, warnings and notifications ...................................... 17
3.3 Apnea timer ............................................................................ 22
3.4 Ascent rate .............................................................................. 24
3.5 Backlight ................................................................................. 25
3.6 Bookmarks .............................................................................. 26
3.7 Calendar clock ........................................................................ 26
3.7.1 Time ................................................................................ 26
3.7.2 Date ................................................................................ 26
3.7.3 Units ................................................................................ 27
3.7.4 Dual time ........................................................................ 27
3.7.5 Alarm clock ..................................................................... 28
3.8 Decompression dives .............................................................. 28
3.9 Depth alarm ............................................................................ 34
3.10 Display contrast .................................................................... 34
3.11 Dive history ........................................................................... 35
3.12 Dive modes ........................................................................... 38
3.12.1 Air mode ....................................................................... 39
3.12.2 Nitrox mode .................................................................. 39
3.12.3 Gauge mode ................................................................. 41
3.12.4 Free mode ..................................................................... 42
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 3.13 Dive numbering .................................................................... 44
3.14 Dive planning mode ............................................................. 44
3.15 Dive time alarm .................................................................... 45
3.16 Error state (algorithm lock) ................................................. 46
3.17 Personal and altitude adjustments ...................................... 47
3.18 Power save mode ................................................................. 49
3.19 Safety stops and deepstops ................................................. 49
3.20 Sample rate ........................................................................... 52
3.21 Software version .................................................................. 52
3.22 Stopwatch ............................................................................. 53
3.23 Surface and no-fly time ........................................................ 54
3.24 Suunto RGBM ....................................................................... 56
3.24.1 Diver Safety .................................................................. 57
3.24.2 Altitude diving ............................................................. 58
3.24.3 Oxygen exposure .......................................................... 59
3.25 Tones ..................................................................................... 60
3.26 Water contact ....................................................................... 60
4 Care and support ............................................................................ 62
4.1 Handling guidelines ............................................................... 62
4.2 Battery replacement .............................................................. 63
4.3 Changing strap to bungee ..................................................... 64
5 Reference ........................................................................................ 65
5.1 Technical specifications .......................................................... 65
5.2 Compliance ............................................................................. 67
5.2.1 CE .................................................................................... 67
5.2.2 EN 13319 ......................................................................... 67
5.2.3 FCC compliance .............................................................. 67
5.2.4 IC ..................................................................................... 68
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 5.3 Trademark .............................................................................. 68
5.4 Patent notice .......................................................................... 69
5.5 International Limited Warranty ............................................ 69
5.6 Copyright ................................................................................ 71
5.7 Terms ...................................................................................... 72
Index .................................................................................................. 77

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1 SAFETY
Types of safety precautions

WARNING: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation

that may result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION: - is used in connection with a procedure or situation

that will result in damage to the product.

NOTE: - is used to emphasize important information.

TIP: - is used for extra tips on how to utilize the features and
functions of the device.

Before you dive

Make sure that you fully understand the use, displays and
limitations of your dive instruments. If you have any questions
about this manual or the dive computer, contact your Suunto dealer
before diving with the dive computer. Always remember that YOU
ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY!

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 Safety precautions

WARNING: ONLY TRAINED DIVERS SHOULD USE A DIVE

COMPUTER! Insufficient training for any kind of diving, including
freediving, may cause a diver to commit errors, such as incorrect use
of gas mixtures or improper decompression, that may lead to
serious injury or death.

WARNING: You must read the printed quick guide and online
user guide for your dive computer. Failure to do so may lead to
improper use, serious injury or death.

WARNING: THERE IS ALWAYS A RISK OF DECOMPRESSION

SICKNESS (DCS) FOR ANY DIVE PROFILE EVEN IF YOU FOLLOW THE
DIVE PLAN PRESCRIBED BY DIVE TABLES OR A DIVE COMPUTER. NO
PROCEDURE, DIVE COMPUTER OR DIVE TABLE WILL PREVENT THE
POSSIBILITY OF DCS OR OXYGEN TOXICITY! An individual’s
physiological make up can vary from day to day. The dive computer
cannot account for these variations. You are strongly advised to
remain well within the exposure limits provided by the instrument
to minimize the risk of DCS. As an added measure of safety, you
should consult a physician regarding your fitness before diving.

WARNING: If you have a pacemaker, we recommend you do not

scuba dive. Scuba diving creates physical stresses on the body which
may not be suitable for pacemakers.

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 WARNING: If you have a pacemaker, consult a doctor before
using this device. The inductive frequency used by the device may
interfere with pacemakers.

WARNING: Allergic reactions or skin irritations may occur when

product is in contact with skin, even though our products comply
with industry standards. In such event, stop use immediately and
consult a doctor.

WARNING: Not for professional use! Suunto dive computers are

intended for recreational use only. The demands of commercial or
professional diving may expose the diver to depths and conditions
that tend to increase the risk of decompression sickness (DCS).
Therefore, Suunto strongly recommends that the device not be used
for any commercial or professional diving activities.

WARNING: USE BACKUP INSTRUMENTS! Ensure that you use

backup instrumentation, including a depth gauge, submersible
pressure gauge, timer or watch, and have access to decompression
tables whenever diving with a dive computer.

WARNING: For safety reasons, you should never dive alone. Dive
with a designated buddy. You should also stay with others for an
extended time after a dive as the onset of possible DCS may be
delayed or triggered by surface activities.

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 WARNING: PERFORM PRE-CHECKS! Always check that your dive
computer is functioning properly and has the correct settings
before diving. Check that the display is working, the battery level is
OK, tank pressure is correct, and so forth.

WARNING: Check your dive computer regularly during a dive. If

there is any apparent malfunction, abort the dive immediately and
safely return to the surface.

WARNING: THE DIVE COMPUTER SHOULD NEVER BE TRADED OR

SHARED BETWEEN USERS WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION! Its
information will not apply to someone who has not been wearing it
throughout a dive, or sequence of repetitive dives. Its dive profiles
must match that of the user. If it is left on the surface during any
dive, the dive computer will give inaccurate information for
subsequent dives. No dive computer can take into account dives
made without the computer. Thus, any diving activity up to four
days prior to initial use of the computer may cause misleading
information and must be avoided.

WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE ANY PART OF YOUR DIVE

COMPUTER TO ANY GAS MIX CONTAINING MORE THAN 40%
OXYGEN! Enriched air with greater oxygen content presents a risk
of fire or explosion and serious injury or death.

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 WARNING: DO NOT DIVE WITH A GAS IF YOU HAVE NOT
PERSONALLY VERIFIED ITS CONTENTS AND ENTERED THE
ANALYZED VALUE INTO YOUR DIVE COMPUTER! Failure to verify
tank contents and enter the appropriate gas values where
applicable into your dive computer will result in incorrect dive
planning information.

WARNING: Using a dive planner software such as in Suunto DM5

is not a substitute for proper dive training. Diving with mixed gases
has dangers that are not familiar to divers diving with air. To dive
with Trimix, Triox, Heliox and Nitrox or all of them, divers must
have specialized training for the type of diving they are doing.

WARNING: Do not use Suunto USB Cable in areas where

flammable gases are present. Doing so may cause an explosion.

WARNING: Do not disassemble or remodel Suunto USB Cable in

any way. Doing so may cause an electric shock or fire.

WARNING: Do not use Suunto USB cable if cable or parts are

damaged.

CAUTION: DO NOT allow the connector pins of the USB cable to

touch any conductive surface. This may short circuit the cable,
making it unusable.

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 Emergency ascents
In the unlikely event that the dive computer malfunctions during a
dive, follow the emergency procedures provided by your certified
dive training agency to immediately and safely ascend.

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2 GETTING STARTED
2.1 Display states and views
Suunto Zoop Novo has four main modes: TIME, DIVE, PLANNING
and MEMORY. Change modes by pressing [MODE].
Unless DIVE mode is turned off, Suunto Zoop Novo automatically
switches to DIVE mode if you are more than 1.2 m (4 ft) under
water.

12:00 DIVE PLAN MEM 12:00

1.12 TH 1.12 TH

Time and dive modes have different views in the bottom row which
you can scroll through with [DOWN] and [UP].
2.2 Icons
Suunto Zoop Novo uses the following icons:

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 1. 6.

2.
7.
3.

4.

8.

5.

Icon Description
1 Daily alarm
2 Dive alarm
3 No-fly
4 Safety stop

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 Icon Description
5 Low battery
6 Active water contact
7 Diver attention symbol
8 Ascent rate

2.3 Set up
To get the most out of your Suunto Zoop Novo, take some time to
read this manual and familiarize yourself with the modes and
settings. Make absolutely sure you have it set up as you want
before getting into the water.
To get started:
1. Wake up the device by keeping any button pressed until the
display turns on.
2. Keep [DOWN] pressed to enter General Settings.
3. Set time. See 3.7.1 Time.
4. Set date. See 3.7.2 Date.
5. Set units. See 3.7.3 Units.
6. Press [MODE] to exit settings.
The default dive mode is Air. For more information on dive modes,
see 3.12 Dive modes.

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 3 FEATURES
3.1 Activation and pre-checks
Unless the dive mode turned off, the dive mode activates
automatically when you dive deeper than 1.2 m (4 ft). However, you
should switch to dive mode before diving to check altitude and
personal settings, battery condition and so on.
Each time your Suunto Zoop Novo enters dive mode, a series of
automatic checks are performed. All graphical display elements are
turned ON, and the backlight and the beep are activated. After this,
your altitude and personal settings are displayed along with the
maximum operating depth (MOD), gas content, and PO2 values.
Then the battery level is checked.

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 12:00 DIVE
Air
1.12 TH

  

66.2 m

PO Batttery
AO OK

21 1.6

Between consecutive dives, the automatic checks also show current

tissue saturation.


66.2m

PO
AO

21 1.6

Before leaving on a dive trip, it is highly recommended that you

switch to dive mode to make sure everything is functioning
properly.
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 After the automatic checks, Suunto Zoop Novo enters surface mode.
At this point, you should perform your manual checks before
entering the water.
Ensure that:
1. Suunto Zoop Novo is in the correct mode and provides complete
displays.
2. Altitude setting is correct.
3. Personal setting is correct.
4. Deepstops are set correctly.
5. Unit system is correct.
6. Correct temperature and depth are shown.
7. The alarm beeps.
3.1.1 Battery indicators
Temperature or internal oxidation can affect the battery voltage. If
you store your Suunto Zoop Novo for a long period or use it in cold
temperatures, the low battery warning may appear even though
the battery has enough capacity.
In these cases, re-enter dive mode and check the battery power. If
the battery is low, the Low Battery warning comes on.

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 12:00
Battery Replace
Low Battery

1.12 TH

12:00 Battery
Low
Replace
Battery

1.12 TH

If the low battery icon appears in surface mode, or if the display

looks faded, the battery may be too low. Battery replacement is
recommended.

NOTE: For safety reasons, the backlight and buzzer (sound)

cannot be activated when the low battery warning is displayed.

3.2 Alarms, warnings and notifications

Suunto Zoop Novo has audible and visual alarms designed to let
you know when important limits or presets are being reached.
The two audible alarm types indicating indicating high or low
priority:

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 Alarm type Sound pattern Duration
2.4 s sound + 2.4 s
High priority
break
0.8 s sound + 3.2 s
Low priority
break

In addition, there are two audible guidance notifications:

Instructional Sound pattern Interpretation

beep

Ascending Start ascending

Descending Start descending

Suunto Zoop Novo displays information during the alarm breaks in

order to save battery life.
High priority alarms:

Alarm Explanation
PO2 value greater than the adjusted
High priority alarm
value. Current depth is too deep for
followed by 'Start
the gas in use. You should immediately
ascending' beep,
ascend or change to a lower O2% gas.
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 Alarm Explanation
repeated for maximum
three minutes
PO2 value blinks

High priority alarm

followed by 'Start
descending' beep, Decompression ceiling depth
repeated for maximum exceeded. You should immediately
three minutes Er blinks descend to, or below, the ceiling.
and an arrow points
downwards.
High priority alarm, Maximum ascent rate of 10 m/min (33
repeated three times. ft/min) exceeded. Slow down your
SLOW blinks. ascent rate.

Low priority alarms:

Alarm type Alarm reason

Low priority alarm
followed by 'Start No-decompression dive becomes a
ascending' beep, decompression stop dive. Depth is
sounded two times. below the decompression floor level.
You should ascend to, or above, the
ASC TIME blinks and an floor.
arrow points upwards.

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 Alarm type Alarm reason
Low priority alarm
followed by 'Start
descending' beep. Mandatory deepstop violated. You
should descend to complete the
DEEPSTOP blinks and an deepstop.
arrow points
downwards.
Low priority alarm
followed by 'Start
descending' beep, Mandatory safety stop violated. You
repeated for three should descend to complete the safety
minutes. stop.
An arrow points
downwards.
Low priority alarm Deepstop depth reached. Make the
followed by two short mandatory deepstop for the duration
beeps. shown by the timer.
DEEPSTOP and timer
displayed.
Low priority alarm, OLF value at 80% or 100% (Nitrox dive
repeated twice. mode only). Acknowledge the alarm
OLF% value blinks if PO2 by pressing any button.
value is greater than 0.5
bar.

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 Alarm type Alarm reason
Low priority alarm, Defined maximum depth or the
repeated twice. maximum depth of the device
Maximum depth value exceeded. Acknowledge the alarm by
blinks pressing any button.

Low priority alarm, Defined dive time exceeded.

repeated twice; dive time Acknowledge the alarm by pressing
value blinks any button.
Low priority alarm. Defined depth reached (Free dive
Maximum depth value mode only). Acknowledge the alarm
blinks. by pressing any button.
Low priority alarm, Duration of surface time until next
Surface time value blinks. dive (Free dive mode only).
Acknowledge the alarm by pressing
any button.

Visual alarms

Symbol on display Indication

Attention - extend surface interval

Violated decompression ceiling or

ER
bottom time is too long

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 Symbol on display Indication

Do not fly

3.3 Apnea timer

You can use the apnea timer for interval training when freediving.
You can adjust the following settings:
• Vent.: ventilation time; this is the starting duration of the time
your breathing time. The time is increased by the increment time
for each interval.
• Incr: increment time; this is added to the ventilation time for
each interval. For example, if your ventilation time is 1:00
minute and your increment time is 0:30 seconds, the first interval
ventilation is 1:00, the second is 1:30, the third is 2:00, and so on.
• Repeats: number of intervals
To adjust apnea timer settings:
1. While in time mode, keep [UP] pressed to enter the apnea timer
view.

START

12:00 TIMER 1:00

Apena
1.12 TH 15:00
2s
TIME

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2. Keep [DOWN] pressed to enter apnea timer settings.
3. Adjust the ventilation time with [UP] or [DOWN] and confirm
with [SELECT].
4. Adjust the increment time with [UP] or [DOWN] and confirm
with [SELECT].
5. Adjust the number of intervals with [UP] or [DOWN] and confirm
with [SELECT].
To use the apnea timer:
1. Press [SELECT] to start the first interval. The timer counts down
the ventilation time. The countdown continues up to -0:30
seconds beyond the defined ventilation time.
2. Press [SELECT] to start the apnea cycle. You can start this at any
time during the ventilation countdown.
The apnea time is not defined in the watch. It is as long or short
as you choose.
3. Press [SELECT] again to start the next ventilation cycle.
4. Repeat until the end of the defined number of intervals.
5. Press [MODE] to exit the apnea timer.
You can reset the apnea timer by keeping [SELECT] pressed.
The apnea timer supports up to 20 intervals, but this is dependent
on the ventilation and increment times. The last ventilation cycle
cannot be shorter than 0:05 seconds or longer than 20:00 minutes.

WARNING: Anyone who engages in any form of breath hold

diving is in danger of shallow-water blackout (SWB), the sudden
loss of consciousness caused by oxygen starvation.

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 3.4 Ascent rate
The ascent rate is displayed as a vertical bar along the right side of
the display.

18.3
25
21,5 20

When the maximum allowed ascent rate is exceeded, the lower

segment of the bar starts to blink and the top segment stays solid.

14.8
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21,5 20

Continuous ascent rate violations result in mandatory safety stops.

See 3.19 Safety stops and deepstops .

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 WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ASCENT RATE!
Rapid ascents increase the risk of injury. You should always make
the mandatory and recommended safety stops if you have exceeded
the maximum recommended ascent rate. If the mandatory safety
stop is not completed, the decompression algorithm penalizes your
next dive(s).

3.5 Backlight
To active the backlight while diving, press [MODE].
Otherwise, keep [MODE] pressed until the backlight activates to use
the backlight.
You can define how long the backlight stays on when you activate
it or turn the backlight off altogether.
To set backlight duration:
1. While in time mode, keep [DOWN] pressed.
2. Press [DOWN] to scroll to BACKLIGHT and press [SELECT].
3. Set duration or turn off with [DOWN] or [UP].
4. Press [MODE] to save and exit to settings.

NOTE: When the backlight is off, it does not illuminate when an

alarm sounds.

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 3.6 Bookmarks
At any time during a dive, you can add a bookmark to the dive log
by pressing [SELECT].
You can view bookmarks when scrolling the dive profile in the
logbook.
Each bookmark records present depth, time, and water
temperature.
3.7 Calendar clock
The calendar clock is the default mode of Suunto Zoop Novo .
3.7.1 Time
In the time settings, you can set the hours, minutes, seconds, and
format (12 or 24-hour).
To set time:
1. While in time mode, keep [DOWN] pressed.
2. Press [UP] to scroll to Time and press [SELECT].
3. Set hours with [DOWN] or [UP] and confirm with [SELECT].
4. Repeat for minutes and seconds.
Set the format with [DOWN] or [UP] and confirm with [SELECT].
5. Press [MODE] to exit.
3.7.2 Date
The date and weekday are shown in the bottom row of time mode.
Press [DOWN] to toggle between views.
To set the date:
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1. While in time mode, keep [DOWN] pressed.
2. Press [UP] to scroll to Date and press [SELECT].
3. Set year with [DOWN] or [UP] and accept with [SELECT].
4. Repeat for month and day.
5. Press [MODE] to exit.
3.7.3 Units
In the units setting, choose whether the units are displayed in the
metric or Imperial system.
1. While in time mode, keep [DOWN] pressed.
2. Press [UP] to scroll to Units and press [SELECT].
3. Press [DOWN] to toggle between Metric and Imperial and
confirm with [SELECT].
4. Press [MODE] to exit.
3.7.4 Dual time
Dual time allows you to keep track of the time in a second time
zone. Dual time is shown in the bottom left of the time mode
display by pressing [DOWN].
To set dual time:
1. While in time mode, keep [DOWN] pressed.
2. Press [UP] to scroll to Dual Time and press [SELECT].
3. Set hours with [DOWN] or [UP] and confirm with [SELECT].
4. Repeat for minutes.
5. Press [MODE] to exit.

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 3.7.5 Alarm clock
Suunto Zoop Novo has a daily alarm which can be set to activate
once, on weekdays or every day.
When the daily alarm activates, the screen blinks and the alarm
sounds for 60 seconds. Press any button to stop the alarm.
To set the daily alarm:
1. While in time mode, keep [DOWN] pressed.
2. Press [UP] to scroll to Alarm and press [Select.]
3. Select alarm activation with [DOWN] or [UP] and confirm with
[Select].
The options are OFF, ONCE, WEEKDAYS, or EVERY DAY.
4. Set hours with [DOWN] or [UP ]and confirm with [SELECT].
5. Repeat for minutes.
6. Press [MODE] to exit.
3.8 Decompression dives
If you exceed the no-decompression limit on a dive, when NO DEC
TIME reaches zero, your dive changes into a decompression dive.
Therefore, you must perform one or more decompression stops on
your way to the surface.
When the decompression dive starts, the NO DEC TIME on your
display is replaced by ASC TIME, and a CEILING indicator appears.
An upward pointing arrow also prompts you to start your ascent.
Suunto Zoop Novo provides the decompression information
required for ascent with two key values:

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• CEILING: depth that you should not go above
• ASC TIME: optimum ascent time in minutes to surface with
defined gases
If you exceed the no-decompression limits on a dive, the dive
computer provides the decompression information required for
ascent along with subsequent details that are updated as you
ascend.
In other words, rather than requiring you to make stops at fixed
depths, the dive computer lets you decompress within a range of
depths. This is known as continuous decompression.
Ceiling, ceiling zone, floor and decompression range
Before you do a decompression dive, you need to understand the
meaning of ceiling, ceiling zone, floor, and decompression range.
You need to understand these concepts to be able to correctly
interpret the guidance provided by the dive computer.
• The ceiling is the shallowest depth to which you should ascend
when doing decompression.
• The ceiling zone is the optimum decompression depth range. It
is the range between the ceiling depth and 1.2 m (4 ft) below
that ceiling.
• The floor is the deepest depth at which the decompression stop
time does not increase. Decompression starts when you pass this
depth during your ascent.
• The decompression range is the depth range between the ceiling
and floor. Within this range, decompression takes place.

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 However, it is important to remember that the decompression
slower at or close to the floor compared to the ceiling zone.
The depth of the ceiling and floor depends on your dive profile. The
ceiling depth is fairly shallow when you first enter the
decompression dive. But if you remain at depth, the ceiling depth
moves downward, and the ascent time increases. The opposite is
also true: the floor and ceiling depths may change upwards while
you are decompressing.
When conditions are rough, it may be difficult to maintain a
constant depth near the surface. In such cases, it is more
manageable to maintain a depth somewhat below the ceiling, to
ensure that the waves do not lift you above the ceiling. Suunto
recommends that you decompress deeper than 4 m (13 ft), even if
the indicated ceiling is shallower.
Ascent time
The ascent time shown on your dive computer is the minimum
amount of time needed to reach the surface on a decompression
dive. This includes:
• Time required to do deepstops
• Ascent time from depth at an ascent rate of 10 m (32.8 ft) per
minute
• Time needed for decompression
• Time needed for extra safety stops if ascending too fast during
the dive

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 WARNING: Your actual ascent time may be longer than
displayed by Suunto Zoop Novo. It may be longer if your ascending
speed is slower than 10 m (32.8 ft) per minute or you are doing a
decompression stop deeper than the recommended ceiling. Take
this into account, since it might increase the amount of required
breathing gas to reach the surface.

Decompression guidance
On a decompression dive, there can be three kinds of stops:
• Safety stop
• Deepstop
• Decompression stop
Though not recommended, you may break (ignore) deepstops and
safety stops. Suunto Zoop Novo penalizes such actions with
additional stops or other measures, either during the dive or on
following dives. For more information, see 3.19 Safety stops and
deepstops.
Suunto Zoop Novo shows the ceiling value always from the deepest
of these stops. Deepstop and safety stop ceilings are always at
constant depth when you are at the stop. Stop time is counted
down in minutes and seconds.
With decompression stops, the ceiling is always decreasing while
you are near the ceiling depth, providing continuous decompression
with optimum ascent time.

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 NOTE: It is always recommended to keep close to the
decompression ceiling when ascending.

Below the floor

The blinking ASC TIME text and an upward arrow indicate that you
are below the floor. A low priority alarm will also sound. You
should start your ascent immediately. The ceiling depth is shown on
the left side of the center field, and the minimum total ascent time
on the right side.
Below is an example of a decompression dive with a ceiling of 3 m
and total ascent time of 9 minutes.

Above the floor

When you ascend above the floor, the ASC TIME text stops blinking
and the upward arrow disappears, as shown below.

This indicates you are in the decompression range. Decompression

begins, but slowly. Therefore, you should continue your ascent.

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At the ceiling
When you reach the ceiling zone, the display will show you two
arrows pointing at each other as shown below.

During the decompression stop, your total ascent time continues to

count down towards zero. If the ceiling moves upwards, you can
ascend to the new ceiling.
You may surface only after ASC TIME and CEILING have
disappeared. This means that the decompression stop and any
mandatory safety stop have been completed.
You are advised, however, to stay belwo the until the STOP text has
also disappeared. This indicates that the three (3) minute
recommended safety stop has also been completed.
Above the ceiling
If you ascend above the ceiling during a decompression stop, a
downward arrow appears in from of the ceiling depth, and a
continuous beeping starts.

In addition, an error warning ER reminds you that you have only

three (3) minutes to correct the situation. You must immediately
descend to, or below, the ceiling. If you continue to violate the
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 decompression, the dive computer goes into a permanent error
mode (3.16 Error state (algorithm lock)).
3.9 Depth alarm
By default the depth alarm sounds at 30 m (100 ft). You can adjust
the depth according to your personal preference or switch it off.
To adjust the depth alarm:
1. While in a dive mode, keep [DOWN] pressed to enter settings.
2. Press [UP] to scroll to Depth Alarm and press [SELECT].
3. Press [UP] to toggle the alarm on/off and confirm with [SELECT].
4. Adjust depth with [DOWN] or [UP] and accept with [SELECT].
5. Press [MODE] to exit.
When the depth alarm activates, the backlight blinks and the low
priority audible alarm pattern sounds. Acknowledge the alarm by
pressing any button.
3.10 Display contrast
You can adjust the contrast of the display according to your
preference or, for example, to suite changing dive conditions.
1. While in time mode, keep [DOWN] pressed.
2. Press [UP] to scroll to Contrast and press [Select].
3. Use [DOWN] or [UP] to change the contrast from 0 (lowest) to 10
(highest).
4. Press [MODE] to exit.

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3.11 Dive history
Suunto Zoop Novo has a detailed logbook and dive history available
in memory mode.
The logbook contains a sophisticated dive profile for each recorded
dive. The time between each data point saved in the log is based on
the configurable sample rate (see 3.20 Sample rate).
The dive history is a summary of all recorded dives.
To access dive history:
1. Press [MODE] until you see MEM.
2. Switch between History and Logbookwith [DOWN] or [UP].
3. When you are viewing the history or logbook, you can press
[MODE] to go back and select the other one. Press [MODE] a
second time to exit.
History
When you have entered the dive history view, you can switch
between Scuba History and FREE DIVE HISTORY with [DOWN] and
[UP].
Scuba dive history shows you a summary of the following:
• Dive hours
• Total number of dives
• Maximum depth
The scuba dive history records a maximum of 999 dives and 999
diving hours. When these limits are reached, the counters reset to
zero.

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 Free dive history shows the following:
• the deepest and the longest dives of all free dives
• the cumulative dive time in hours and minutes
• the total number of dives
The free dive history records a maximum of 999 dives and 99:59
diving hours. When these limits are reached, the counters are reset
to zero.
Logbook
Each log has three pages:
1. Main page

• maximum depth
• date of dive
• type of dive (indicated by first letter of dive mode, e.g. G for
GAUGE mode)
• dive start time
• dive number – from oldest to newest
• gas percentage(s) of the first used gas mix
• total dive time (in minutes in all modes)
2. Surface time and warnings page

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 • maximum depth
• surface time after previous dive
• average depth
• warnings
• OLF% (if applicable)
3. Dive profile graph

• water temperature
• depth/time profile of the dive
Press [UP] to scroll through the dive profile graph or keep [UP]
pressed to auto-scroll.
The dive profile graph shows point by point dive information such
as depth, compass heading, decompression info, ceiling and ascent
time.
The End of Logs text is displayed between the oldest and most
recent dive.
The logbook capacity depends on the sample rate. With the default
setting (20 seconds), the capacity is approximately 140 hours.

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 If the memory is full, when new dives are added, the oldest dives
are deleted.
The contents of the memory remain when the battery is changed
(providing that the battery has been replaced according to the
instructions).

NOTE: Several repetitive dives are considered to belong to the

same repetitive dive series if the no-fly time has not ended.

3.12 Dive modes

Suunto Zoop Novo has the following dive modes:
• Air: for diving with regular air
• Nitrox: for diving using oxygen-enriched gas mixtures
• Gauge: for using the dive computer as a bottom timer
• Free: for freediving
• Off: turns dive mode off completely; the dive computer does not
automatically switch the dive mode when submerged and dive
planning mode is hidden
By default, Air mode is activated when you enter dive mode. You
can change which mode is activated or turn dive mode off under
the general settings.
To change dive modes:
1. While in time mode, keep [DOWN] pressed.
2. Press [SELECT] to enter Dive Mode.
3. Change to the desired mode with [UP] or [DOWN] and confirm
with [SELECT].
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4. Press [MODE] to exit.
Each dive mode has its own settings which you need to adjust while
in the given mode.
To modify dive mode settings:
1. While in a given dive mode, keep [DOWN] pressed.
2. Press [DOWN] or [UP] to scroll through the settings.
3. Press [SELECT] to enter a setting.
4. Adjust the setting with [DOWN] or [Up] and confirm with
[SELECT].
5. Press [MODE] to exit.

NOTE: Some settings cannot be changed until five (5) minutes

have elapsed after the dive.

3.12.1 Air mode

Air mode is for diving with regular air and has the following
settings:
• Personal/altitude adjustment (see 3.17 Personal and altitude
adjustments)
• Depth alarm (see 3.9 Depth alarm)
• Dive time alarm (see 3.15 Dive time alarm)
• Sample rate (see 3.20 Sample rate)
• Deepstop (see 3.19 Safety stops and deepstops)
3.12.2 Nitrox mode
Nitrox mode is for diving with oxygen-enriched gas mixtures.

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 Diving with nitrox allows you to increase bottom times or reduce
the risk of decompression illness. However, when the gas mix is
altered or depth increased, the oxygen partial pressure is generally
increased. Suunto Zoop Novo provides you with information to
adjust your dive and stay within safe limits.
NITROX mode has the following settings
• Nitrox (gas mixture)
• Personal/altitude adjustment (see 3.17 Personal and altitude
adjustments)
• Depth alarm (see 3.9 Depth alarm)
• Dive time alarm (see 3.15 Dive time alarm)
• Sample rate (see 3.20 Sample rate)
• Deepstop (see 3.19 Safety stops and deepstops)
In NITROX mode, both the percentage of oxygen in your tank and
the oxygen partial pressure limit must be entered into Suunto Zoop
Novo.
This ensures correct nitrogen and oxygen calculations and the
correct maximum operating depth (MOD), which is based on your
entered values.
The default oxygen percentage (O2%) setting is 21% (air) and
oxygen partial pressure (PO2) setting is 1.4 bar (20 psi).
To modify gas mix settings:
1. While in Nitrox mode, keep [DOWN] pressed.
2. Press [SELECT] to enter the Nitrox setting.
3. Adjust the O2 value with [DOWN] or [UP] to match the oxygen
percentage of your tank and confirm with [SELECT].
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Mix1
Primary

4. Adjust the PO2 (oxygen partial pressure) value with [DOWN] or

[UP] and accept with [SELECT].
5. Adjust other settings as needed.
6. Press [MODE] to exit.

NOTE: If the oxygen content of a mix is set to 22% or above,

the setting value remains until changed. It does not automatically
revert back to 21%.

3.12.3 Gauge mode

With Gauge mode, you can use Suunto Zoop Novo as a bottom
timer.
The timer in the center of the display shows dive time in minutes
and seconds and activates at the start of the dive. The total running
dive time, in minutes, is in the lower right corner.
The timer in the center of the display can be used as a stopwatch by
pressing [SELECT] during the dive.
Pressing [SELECT] resets the main timer and adds a bookmark to the
dive log. The previously-timed interval is displayed below the main
timer.
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 3'55 Bookmark
1 stored
0'10
0'00 3'55

Gauge mode has the following settings

• Depth alarm (see 3.9 Depth alarm)
• Dive time alarm (see 3.15 Dive time alarm)
• Sample rate (see 3.20 Sample rate)
Gauge mode is a bottom timer only and thus includes no
decompression information or calculations.
3.12.4 Free mode
With Free mode, Suunto Zoop Novo can be used as a freediving
instrument. The dive time is indicated in minutes and seconds in the
center of the display.
The free dive starts at 1.2 m (4 ft) and ends when your depth is less
than 0.9 m (3 ft).
Free mode has the following settings:
• Depth notifications (see 3.12.4.1 Depth notifications)
• Depth alarm (see 3.9 Depth alarm)
• Dive time alarm (see 3.15 Dive time alarm)
• Surface timer (see 3.23 Surface and no-fly time )
• Sample rate (see 3.20 Sample rate)

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3.12.4.1 Depth notifications
You can define up to five independent depth notifications for
freediving, for example, to alert you to start free falling or mouth
filling. Each notification has a defined depth and can be turned on
or off.
When you reach the notification depth, the backlight blinks and the
low priority audible alarm sounds.
To define depth notifications:
1. While in Free mode, keep [DOWN] pressed.
2. Press [SELECT] to enter the Depth Notify settings.
3. Scroll through the notifications with [DOWN] or [UP] and enter a
notification with [SELECT].
4. Press [DOWN] or [UP] to toggle the notification On/Off and
confirm with [SELECT].
5. Adjust the depth with [DOWN] or [UP] and confirm with
[SELECT].
6. Scroll to the next notification to modify or press [MODE] to exit.
3.12.4.2 Surface countdown timer
While freediving, you can use the surface countdown timer to help
you prepare yourself for you next dive. Suunto Zoop Novo starts the
countdown as soon as you reach 1.2 m (4 ft).
To set the surface countdown timer:
1. While in Free mode, keep [DOWN] pressed.
2. Press [UP] to scroll to Surf. Time Notify.

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 3. Press [DOWN] or [UP] to toggle the timer on and confirm with
[SELECT].
4. Adjust the countdown duration with [DOWN] or [UP] and
conform with [SELECT].
5. Press [MODE] to exit.
3.13 Dive numbering
If the Suunto Zoop Novo has not counted the no-fly time down to
zero, then repetitive dives belong to the same dive series.
Within each series, the dives are given numbers. The first dive of the
series is DIVE 1, the second DIVE 2, and so on.
If you start a new dive with less than five (5) minutes at the surface,
Suunto Zoop Novo treats the new dive as part of the previous dive.
The dive time continues where it left off.
After five (5) minutes or more at the surface, any new dives are part
of a repetitive dive series. The dive counter displayed in the
planning mode adds one to each new dive in the repetitive series.
The planning mode allows you to review the no-decompression
limits on the next dive in a series.
3.14 Dive planning mode
The dive planning mode PLAN NoDeco can be used to plan a dive
that does not require decompression. You enter the depth of your
upcoming dive, and Suunto Zoop Novo calculates the maximum
time you can stay at that depth without requiring decompression
stops.

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The dive plan takes into account:
• any calculated residual nitrogen
• dive history from the past four days
To plan dives:
1. Press [MODE] until you see PLAN NODEC.
2. The display briefly shows your remaining desaturation time
before continuing to the planning display.
3. Press [DOWN] or [UP] to scroll your upcoming dive depths. The
depth moves in 3 m (10 ft) increments from 9 m – 45 m (30 ft –
150 ft). The no-decompression time limit for the selected depth
is shown in the center of the display.
If you have dived at least once with Suunto Zoop Novo, the
SURFTIME + field appears. You can adjust the surface time with
[UP].
4. Between consecutive dives, you can press [SELECT] to adjust
surface time.
5. Press [MODE] to exit.

NOTE: The dive planning mode is disabled if the dive computer

is in an error state (see 3.16 Error state (algorithm lock)) or if the
dive mode is off or in Gauge mode.

3.15 Dive time alarm

The dive time alarm can be activated and used for several purposes
to add to your diving safety. It is simply a countdown timer in
minutes.
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 To set the dive time alarm:
1. While in a relevant dive mode, keep [DOWN] pressed.
2. Press [DOWN] or [UP] to scroll to ALARM TIME.
3. Press [UP] to toggle the alarm on and press [SELECT] to confirm.
4. Adjust the duration with [UP] or [DOWN] and accept with
[SELECT].
5. Press [MODE] to exit.
3.16 Error state (algorithm lock)
Suunto Zoop Novo has warning indicators that alert you to react to
certain situations that would significantly increase the risk of DCI. If
you do not respond to these warnings, Suunto Zoop Novo enters an
error state and shows Er on the display. This indicates that the risk
of DCI has greatly increased.

If you omit decompression stops for longer than three (3) minutes,
the RGBM algorithm is locked for 48 hours. When the algorithm is
locked, no algorithm information is available and ER is shown
instead. Locking the algorithm is a safety feature, highlighting that
the algorithm information is no longer valid.

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In such a condition, you should descend back below the ceiling level
to continue the decompression. If you fail to do so within three (3)
minutes, Suunto Zoop Novo locks the algorithm calculation and
displays ER instead, as shown below. Note that the ceiling value is
no longer present.
In this state, you significantly increase your risk of decompression
sickness (DCS). Decompression information is not available for the
next 48 hours after surfacing.
It is possible to dive with the device when the algorithm is locked,
but instead of the decompression information, ER is shown.
If you dive again in this error state, the algorithm lock time resets to
48 hours when you surface.
3.17 Personal and altitude adjustments
There are several factors that can affect your susceptibility to DCS.
Such factors vary between divers and from one day to another.
The personal factors which tend to increase the possibility of DCS
include:
• exposure to cold water - less than 20°C (68 °F)
• below average physical fitness level
• fatigue
• dehydration
• stress
• obesity
• patent foramen ovale (PFO)
• exercise before or after dive

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 The three-step personal setting can be used to adjust the algorithm
to fit your DCS susceptibility.

Personal adjustment Explanation

0 Ideal conditions (default value).
Conservative. Some risk factors or
1
conditions exist.
2 More conservative. Several risk factors
or conditions exist.

In addition to the personal setting, Suunto Zoop Novo can be

adjusted for diving at different altitudes. This adjusts the
decompression calculation according to the selected altitude
adjustment.

Altitude adjustment Explanation

0 0 – 300 m (0 – 980 ft) (default)
1 300 – 1500 m (980 – 4900 ft)
2 1500 – 3000 m (4900 – 9800 ft)

To change the personal and altitude adjustment settings:

1. While in a dive mode, keep [DOWN] pressed.
2. Press [SELECT] to enter Personal Altitude settings.

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3. Press [UP] to change the Personal adjustment and confirm with
[SELECT].
4. Press [UP] to change the Altitude adjustment and confirm with
[SELECT].
5. Press [MODE] to exit.

WARNING: Traveling to a higher altitude can temporarily cause

changes to the equilibrium of dissolved nitrogen in the body. It is
recommended that you acclimatize to the new altitude by waiting
at least three (3) hours before diving.

3.18 Power save mode

Suunto Zoop Novo display turns off after 30 minutes of inactivity to
save battery time. To turn the display back on, press any button.
3.19 Safety stops and deepstops
Safety stops are widely considered good diving practice and are a
critical part of most dive tables. The reasons for performing a safety
stop include: reducing sub-clinical DCI, microbubble reduction,
ascent control, and orientation before surfacing.
Suunto Zoop Novo displays two different types of safety stops:
recommended and mandatory.
With every dive over 10 meters (30 feet), there is a three-minute
countdown for the recommended safety stop. This stop is taken in
the 3-6 m (10-20 ft) range. Suunto Zoop Novo shows a STOP icon
and a three-minute countdown.

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 NOTE: When deepstops are enabled, the length of mandatory
safety stops is indicated in seconds.
When the ascent rate exceeds 10 m (33 ft) per minute for more than
five consecutive seconds, the microbubble build-up may be more
than is allowed for in the decompression model.
In this situation, Suunto Zoop Novo adds a mandatory safety stop to
the dive. The time of this stop depends on the speed violation of
the ascent rate.
The STOP icon is shown in the display. When you reach the depth
zone between 6 m and 3 m (18 ft and 9 ft) the following is
displayed:
1. CEILING and STOP
2. Ceiling depth
3. Safety stop time

Wait at the ceiling until the mandatory safety stop warning

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 WARNING: NEVER ASCEND ABOVE THE CEILING! You must not
ascend above the ceiling during your decompression. In order to
avoid doing so by accident, you should stay somewhat below the
ceiling.
Deepstops activate when you dive deeper than 20 m (65.6 ft).
If the dive timer is on the screen when deepstop activates, the timer
is replaced with deepstop.
After deepstop is over, the user can change between deepstop and
the timer by long pressing the MODE button.
Deepstops are presented the same way as safety stops. Suunto Zoop
Novo notifies you that you are in the deepstop area by displaying:
• CEILING in the top
• DEEPSTOP in the center row
• Stop depth
• Countdown timer

Deepstop is on by default in Air and Nitrox modes. To turn

deepstop off:
1. While in a dive mode, keep [DOWN] pressed.
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 2. Press [DOWN] to scroll to Deepstop and enter with [Select].
3. Press [UP] to toggle on/off.
4. Press [MODE] to exit.
3.20 Sample rate
The sample rate controls how often information from the dive is
saved to the active log. The default sample rate is 20 seconds in air
and nitrox modes, and 2 seconds in free dive mode.
To change the sample rate:
1. While in a dive mode, keep [DOWN] pressed.
2. Press [UP] to scroll to Sample Rate and press [SELECT].
3. Press [DOWN] or [UP] to change the rate and confirm with
[SELECT].
4. Press MODE to exit.
The sample rate options in air and nitrox modes are: 10, 20, 30 and
60 seconds.
The sample rate options in free dive mode are: 1, 2 and 5 seconds.
3.21 Software version
You can check the software version and battery status of Suunto
Zoop Novo under the general settings.
1. While in time mode, keep [DOWN] pressed.
2. Press [UP] to scroll to Version and press [SELECT].
3. The software version is displayed along with the battery voltage.

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3.22 Stopwatch
The stopwatch can be used to measure elapsed and split times.
To activate the stopwatch:
1. While in time mode, scroll through the bottom row view by
pressing [UP] or [DOWN] until the stopwatch is displayed.

2. Press [SELECT] to start/stop the stopwatch.

3. Press [DOWN] to take split times.
4. Keep [SELECT] pressed to reset the stopwatch.
After stopping the stopwatch, you can scroll through the split times
with [DOWN].
You can also use the stopwatch while diving for various timing
purposes. To activate the stopwatch in dive mode, keep [MODE]
pressed.

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 Start and stop the stopwatch by pressing [SELECT].

NOTE: If a deepstop activates while you are using the

stopwatch, the timer field is not visible.

3.23 Surface and no-fly time

Once back at the surface, Suunto Zoop Novo continues to provide
post-dive safety information and alarms. If, after your dive, you
need to wait until flying, the no-fly symbol displays in all modes.

To access further information about your surface and no-fly times,

enter dive mode.
Suunto Zoop Novo shows the time since you surfaced in the Surf t.
field. The airplane symbol indicates that you should not fly. The
countdown until you will be safe to fly is shown in the No Fly field.

No-fly time is always at least 12 hours and equals desaturation time

when it is more than 12 hours. For desaturation times shorter than
70 minutes, the no-fly time is not displayed.

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If decompression is omitted during a dive so that Suunto Zoop Novo
enters error state (see 3.16 Error state (algorithm lock)), the no-fly
time is always 48 hours.
If a dive is done in Gauge mode (bottom timer), the no-fly time is 48
hours.

WARNING: YOU ARE ADVISED TO AVOID FLYING ANY TIME THE

COMPUTER COUNTS DOWN THE NO-FLY TIME. ALWAYS ACTIVATE
THE COMPUTER TO CHECK THE REMAINING NO-FLY TIME PRIOR TO
FLYING! Flying or traveling to a higher altitude within the no-fly
time can greatly increase the risk of DCS. Review the
recommendations given by Divers Alert Network (DAN). There can
never be a flying-after-diving rule that is guaranteed to completely
prevent decompression sickness!
The Divers Alert Network (DAN) recommends the following on no-
fly times:
• A minimum surface interval of 12 hours would be required in
order to be reasonably assured a diver will remain symptom free
upon ascent to altitude in a commercial jetliner (altitude up to
2,400 m (8,000 ft)).
• Divers who plan to make daily, multiple dives for several days, or
make dives that require decompression stops, should take special
precautions and wait for an extended interval beyond 12 hours
before a flight. Further, the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical
Society (UHMS) suggests divers using standard air cylinders and
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 after their last dive to fly in an aircraft with cabin pressure up to
2,400 m (8,000 ft). The only two exceptions to this
recommendation are:
• If a diver has less than two (2) hours total accumulated dive
time in the last 48 hours, a 12 hour surface interval before
flying is recommended.
• Following any dive that required a decompression stop, flying
should be delayed for at least 24 hours, and if possible, for 48
hours.
Suunto recommends that flying is avoided until all the DAN and
UHMS guidelines, as well as the dive computer’s no-fly conditions,
are satisfied.
3.24 Suunto RGBM
Suunto's decompression model development originates from the
1980s when Suunto implemented Bühlmann's model based on M-
values in Suunto SME. Since then research and development has
been ongoing with the help of both external and internal experts.
In the late 1990s, Suunto implemented Dr. Bruce Wienke's RGBM
(Reduced Gradient Bubble Model) bubble model to work with the
earlier M-value based model. The first commercial products with the
feature were the iconic Suunto Vyper and Suunto Stinger. With
these products the improvement of diver safety was significant as
they addressed a number of diving circumstances outside the range
of dissolved-gas-only models by:
• Monitoring continuous multiday diving
• Computing closely spaced repetitive diving
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• Reacting to a dive deeper than the previous dive
• Adapting to rapid ascents which produce high microbubble
(silent-bubble) build-up
• Incorporating consistency with real physical laws for gas kinetics
The Suunto RGBM predicts both dissolved and free gas in the blood
and tissues of divers. It is a significant advancement on the classic
Haldane models, which do not predict free gas. The Suunto RGBM
provides additional safety through its ability to adapt to a variety of
situations and dive profiles.
3.24.1 Diver Safety
Because any decompression model is purely theoretical and does
not monitor the actual body of a diver, no decompression model
can guarantee the absence of DCS. Experimentally it has been
shown that the body adapts to decompression to some degree
when diving is constant and frequent. Personal adjustment settings
are available for divers who dive constantly and are ready to accept
greater personal risk.

CAUTION: Always use the same personal and altitude

adjustment settings for the actual dive and for the planning.
Increasing the personal adjustment setting from the planned
setting as well as increasing the altitude adjustment setting can
lead to longer decompression times deeper and thus to larger
required gas volume. You can run out of breathing gas underwater
if the personal adjustment setting has been changed after dive
planning.

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 3.24.2 Altitude diving
The atmospheric pressure is lower at high altitudes than at sea
level. After traveling to a higher altitude, you will have additional
nitrogen in your body, compared to the equilibrium situation at the
original altitude. This 'additional' nitrogen is released gradually
over time and equilibrium is restored. It is recommended that you
acclimatize to a new altitude by waiting at least three hours before
making a dive.
Before high-altitude diving, you need to adjust the altitude settings
of your dive computer so that the calculations take into account the
high altitude. The maximum partial pressures of nitrogen allowed
by the mathematical model of the dive computer are reduced
according to the lower ambient pressure.
As a result, the allowed no decompression stop limits are
considerably reduced.

WARNING: SET THE CORRECT ALTITUDE SETTING! When diving

at altitudes greater than 300 m (1000 ft), the altitude setting must
be correctly selected in order for the computer to calculate the
decompression status. The dive computer is not intended for use at
altitudes greater than 3000 m (10000 ft). Failure to select the
correct altitude setting or diving above the maximum altitude limit
will result in erroneous dive and planning data.

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3.24.3 Oxygen exposure
The oxygen exposure calculations are based on currently accepted
exposure time limit tables and principles.
The dive computer calculates separately the Central Nervous System
oxygen toxicity (CNS) and the Pulmonary Oxygen toxicity, the latter
measured by the addition of Oxygen Toxicity Units (OTU).
Both fractions are scaled so that the diver’s maximum tolerated
exposure for each is 100%.
Suunto Zoop Novo does not display CNS% or OTU% but instead
displays the larger of the two in the OLF% field. OLF% value is the
Oxygen limit fraction or Oxygen Toxicity Exposure.
For example, if the diver’s maximum tolerated exposure for CNS% is
85% and the maximum tolerated exposure for OTU% is 80% the
OLF% displays the largest scaled value, here 85%.
Oxygen related information displayed by the dive computer is also
designed to ensure that all warnings and displays occur at the
appropriate phases of a dive.

WARNING: WHEN THE OXYGEN LIMIT FRACTION INDICATES

THAT THE MAXIMUM LIMIT IS REACHED, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY
TAKE ACTION TO REDUCE OXYGEN EXPOSURE. Failure to take
action to reduce oxygen exposure after a CNS/OTU warning is given
can rapidly increase the risk of oxygen toxicity, injury, or death.

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 3.25 Tones
Device tones can be turned on or off. When tones are off, there are
no audible alarms.
To set tones:
1. While in time mode, keep [DOWN] pressed.
2. Press [DOWN] or [UP] to scroll to Tones and press [SELECT].
3. Press [DOWN] or [UP] to toggle on/off and confirm with
[SELECT].
4. Press [MODE] to exit.
3.26 Water contact
The water contact is located on the side of the case. When
submerged, the water contact poles are connected by the
conductivity of the water. Suunto Zoop Novo switches to dive state
when water is detected and the depth gauge senses water pressure
at 1.2 m (4 ft).

AC

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The AC is shown until the water contact deactivates. It is important
to keep the water contact area clean. Contamination or dirt can
prevent automatic activation/deactivation.

NOTE: Moisture build-up around the water contact may cause

the dive mode to activate. This can happen, for example, when
washing your hands or sweating. To save battery power, deactivate
the water contact by cleaning it and/or drying it with a soft towel.

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 4 CARE AND SUPPORT
4.1 Handling guidelines
The Suunto Zoop Novo dive computer is a sophisticated precision
instrument. Although it is designed to withstand the rigors of
diving, you must treat it with the same proper care and caution as
any other precision instrument.
Handle the unit with care – do not knock or drop it.
Do not fasten the strap of your dive computer too tightly. You
should be able to insert your finger between the strap and your
wrist.
After use, rinse it with fresh water, mild soap, and carefully clean
the housing with a moist soft cloth or chamois.
Use only original Suunto accessories - damage caused by non-
original accessories is not covered by warranty.
Keep the water contact and depth sensors areas on the sides of the
watch clean using fresh water and a soft brush, such as a
toothbrush.
Never try to open the case of the dive computer. Have your Suunto
Zoop Novo serviced every two years or after 200 dives (whichever
comes first) by an authorized Suunto service center.
This service includes a general operational check, replacement of
the battery, and water resistance check. The service requires special
tools and training. Do not attempt to do any servicing yourself.

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Should moisture appear inside the case or battery compartment,
immediately have the instrument checked by your Suunto service
center.
The optional scratch guard for Suunto Zoop Novo is designed to
help prevent the display from getting scratched. Scratch guards can
be purchased separately from your authorized Suunto dealer.
Should you detect scratches, cracks or other such flaws on the
display that may impair its durability, immediately contact your
authorized Suunto dealer.
Protect the unit from shock, extreme heat, direct sunlight, and
chemicals.
Store your dive computer in a dry place when you are not using it.
4.2 Battery replacement
Suunto Zoop Novo displays a battery symbol as a warning when the
power gets too low. When this happens, your Suunto Zoop Novo
should not be used for diving until the battery has been replaced.
Contact an authorized Suunto service center for battery
replacement. It is imperative that the change is made in a proper
manner to avoid any leakage of water into the battery
compartment or computer.
Defects caused by improper battery installation are not covered by
the warranty.
All history and logbook data, as well as the altitude, personal and
alarm settings, remain in the dive computer memory after the
battery change. Other settings revert back to default values.
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 4.3 Changing strap to bungee
Use the optional bungee adapter to change between wrist strap
and bungee cord as needed.
To install the bungee:
1. Turn the dive computer over.
2. Remove each strap by depressing one end of the spring bar with
a small flat-head screwdriver or spring bar removal tool.
3. Attach the bungee adapters to each side of the case with the
spring bars. Ensure the spring bars are firmly in position by
pushing down on each end of the bar.
4. Thread the bungee cord through the adapters and securely tie
the ends.
5. Pull hard on the bungee to ensure the adapters are in position
and the cord knot is tight.
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5 REFERENCE
5.1 Technical specifications
Dimensions and weight (with display shield)
• Length: 65.8 mm (2.6 in)
• Width: 65.8 mm (2.6 in)
• Height: 29.1 mm (1.1 in)
• Weight: 119.6 g (4.2 oz)
Operating conditions
• Water resistance: 80 m (262 ft) (complying with EN 13319)
• Normal altitude range: 0 to 3,000 m (0 to 10,000 ft) above sea
level
• Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
• Storage temperature: -20 °C to +50 °C (-4 °F to +122 °F)
• Maintenance cycle: 200 dives or two years, whichever comes first
Depth gauge
• Temperature compensated pressure sensor
• Accurate to 80 m (262 ft) complying with EN 13319
• Depth display range: 0 to 300 m (0 to 984 ft)
• Resolution: 0.1 m from 0 to 100 m (1 ft from 0 to 328 ft)
Temperature display
• Resolution: 1°
• Display range: -20 to +50°C (-4 to +122°F)
• Accuracy: ± 2°C (± 3.6°F) within 20 minutes of temperature
change
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 Nitrox mode
• Oxygen: 21–50%
• Partial pressure of oxygen (pO2): 0.2 – 3.0
• Oxygen Limit Factor: 0–200% with 1% resolution
• Gas mixtures: 1
Other displays
• Dive time: 0 to 999 min
• Surface time: 0 to 99 h 59 min
• Dive counter: 0 to 99 for repetitive dives
• No-decompression time: 0 to 99 min (-- after 99)
• Ascent time: 0 to 999 min (- - after 999)
• Ceiling depths: 3.0 to 150 m (10 to 492 ft)
Calendar clock
• Accuracy: ± 25 s/month (at 20°C/68°F)
• 12/24 h display
Stopwatch
• Accuracy: 1 second
• Display range: 0’00 – 99’59
• Resolution: 1 second
Logbook
• Sample rate in air and nitrox modes: default 20 seconds
• Sample rate in free diving mode: default 2 seconds
• Memory capacity: approximately 140 hours with 20-second
recording interval and without transmitter data. In free dive
mode, maximum capacity is 35 hours.

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Tissue calculation model
• Suunto RGBM
• Maximum depth of operation: 120 m (393 ft)
5.2 Compliance
5.2.1 CE
Suunto Oy hereby declares that this product is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC.
5.2.2 EN 13319
EN 13319 is a European diving depth gauge standard. Suunto dive
computers are designed to comply with this standard.
5.2.3 FCC compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. This product has
been tested to comply with FCC standards and is intended for home
or office use.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Suunto could
void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
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 against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
5.2.4 IC
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
5.3 Trademark
Suunto Zoop Novo, its logos, and other Suunto brand trademarks
and made names are registered or unregistered trademarks of
Suunto Oy. All rights are reserved.

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5.4 Patent notice
This product is protected by pending patent applications and their
corresponding national rights: US 5,845,235, US 7,349,805, US
8,660,826. Additional patent applications may be filed.
5.5 International Limited Warranty
Suunto warrants that during the Warranty Period Suunto or a
Suunto Authorized Service Center (hereinafter Service Center) will,
at its sole discretion, remedy defects in materials or workmanship
free of charge either by a) repairing, or b) replacing, or c)
refunding, subject to the terms and conditions of this International
Limited Warranty. This International Limited Warranty is valid and
enforceable regardless of the country of purchase. The International
Limited Warranty does not affect your legal rights, granted under
mandatory national law applicable to the sale of consumer goods.
Warranty Period
The International Limited Warranty Period starts at the date of
original retail purchase.
The Warranty Period is two (2) years for Products and Dive wireless
transmitters unless otherwise specified.
The Warranty Period is one (1) year for accessories including but not
limited to wireless sensors and transmitters, chargers, cables,
rechargeable batteries, straps, bracelets and hoses.
Exclusions and Limitations
This International Limited Warranty does not cover:

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 1. a) normal wear and tear such as scratches, abrasions, or
alteration of the color and/or material of non-metallic straps, b)
defects caused by rough handling, or c) defects or damage
resulting from use contrary to intended or recommended use,
improper care, negligence, and accidents such as dropping or
crushing;
2. printed materials and packaging;
3. defects or alleged defects caused by use with any product,
accessory, software and/or service not manufactured or supplied
by Suunto;
4. non-rechargeable batteries.
Suunto does not warrant that the operation of the Product or
accessory will be uninterrupted or error free, or that the Product or
accessory will work with any hardware or software provided by a
third party.
This International Limited Warranty is not enforceable if the
Product or accessory:
1. has been opened beyond intended use;
2. has been repaired using unauthorized spare parts; modified or
repaired by unauthorized Service Center;
3. serial number has been removed, altered or made illegible in
any way, as determined at the sole discretion of Suunto; or
4. has been exposed to chemicals including but not limited to
sunscreen and mosquito repellents.

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Access to Suunto warranty service
You must provide proof of purchase to access Suunto warranty
service. You must also register your product online at
www.suunto.com/mysuunto to receive international warranty
services globally. For instructions how to obtain warranty service,
visit www.suunto.com/warranty, contact your local authorized
Suunto retailer, or call Suunto Contact Center.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable mandatory laws,
this International Limited Warranty is your sole and exclusive
remedy and is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied.
Suunto shall not be liable for special, incidental, punitive or
consequential damages, including but not limited to loss of
anticipated benefits, loss of data, loss of use, cost of capital, cost of
any substitute equipment or facilities, claims of third parties,
damage to property resulting from the purchase or use of the item
or arising from breach of the warranty, breach of contract,
negligence, strict tort, or any legal or equitable theory, even if
Suunto knew of the likelihood of such damages. Suunto shall not
be liable for delay in rendering warranty service.
5.6 Copyright
© Suunto Oy 12/2015. All rights reserved. Suunto, Suunto product
names, their logos and other Suunto brand trademarks and names
are registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy. This
document and its contents are proprietary to Suunto Oy and are
intended solely for the use of clients to obtain knowledge and
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contents shall not be used or distributed for any other purpose
and/or otherwise communicated, disclosed or reproduced without
the prior written consent of Suunto Oy. While we have taken great
care to ensure that information contained in this documentation is
both comprehensive and accurate, no warranty of accuracy is
expressed or implied. This document content is subject to change at
any time without notice. The latest version of this documentation
can be downloaded at www.suunto.com.
5.7 Terms

Term What it means

A dive made at an elevation greater than 300 m
Altitude dive
(1000 ft) above sea level.
The speed at which the diver ascends toward the
Ascent rate
surface.
The minimum amount of time needed to reach
Ascent time
the surface on a decompression stop dive.
On a decompression stop dive, the shallowest
Ceiling depth to which a diver may ascend based on
computed inert gas load.
Central nervous system toxicity. Toxicity is caused
CNS by oxygen. Can cause a variety of neurological
symptoms. The most important of which is an

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Term What it means
epileptic-like convulsion which can cause a diver
to drown.
CNS% Central nervous system toxicity limit fraction.
Compartment See "Tissue group".
Suunto DM5 with Movescount, a software for
DM5
managing your dives.
Time spent at a decompression stop, or range,
Decompression before surfacing, to allow absorbed nitrogen to
escape naturally from tissues.
On a decompression stop dive, the depth range
Decompression
between the floor and the ceiling within which a
range
diver must stop for some time during ascent.
Decompression sickness/illness. Any of a variety
of maladies resulting either directly or indirectly
DCS from the formation of nitrogen bubbles in tissues
or body fluids, as a result of inadequately
controlled decompression.
A group of repetitive dives between which the
dive computer indicates some nitrogen loading is
Dive series
present. When nitrogen loading reaches zero the
dive computer deactivates.

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 Term What it means
Elapsed time between leaving the surface to
Dive time descend, and returning to the surface at the end
of a dive.
The deepest depth during a decompression stop
Floor
dive at which decompression takes place.
Helium percentage or helium fraction in the
He%
breathing gas.
Maximum operating depth of a breathing gas is
MOD the depth at which the partial pressure of
oxygen (PO2) of the gas mix exceeds a safe limit.
A single or repetitive dive that includes time
spent at various depths and whose no
Multi level dive decompression limits are therefore not
determined solely by the maximum depth
attained.
In sports diving, refers to any mix with a higher
Nitrox (Nx)
fraction of oxygen than standard air.
No deco (No
Any dive which permits a direct, uninterrupted
decompression
ascent to the surface at any time.
stop time)
No dec time Abbreviation for no decompression time limit.
OC Open-circuit. Scuba that exhausts all exhaled gas.

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Term What it means
Oxygen limit fraction. The diver’s current oxygen
OLF%
toxicity exposure.

O2% Oxygen percentage or oxygen fraction in the

breathing gas. Standard air has 21% oxygen.
Limits the maximum depth to which the nitrox
mixture can be safely used. The maximum partial
Partial pressure pressure limit for enriched air diving is 1.4 bar (20
of oxygen (O2) psi). The contingency partial pressure limit is 1.6
bar (23 psi). Dives beyond this limit risk
immediate oxygen toxicity.
Reduced
gradient Modern algorithm for tracking both dissolved
bubble model and free gas in divers.
(RGBM)
Any dive whose decompression time limits are
Repetitive dive affected by residual nitrogen absorbed during
previous dives.
Residual The amount of excess nitrogen remaining in a
nitrogen diver after one or more dives.
Scuba Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus.
Elapsed time between surfacing from a dive and
Surface time
beginning a descent for the subsequent dive.

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 Term What it means
Theoretical concept used to model bodily tissues
Tissue group for the construction of decompression tables or
calculations.
A breathing gas mix of helium, oxygen and
Trimix
nitrogen.

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INDEX

A decompression stop, 28
deepstop, 28
Activation
safety stop, 49
pre-checks, 14
Depth alarm, 34
Air mode, 39
display, 11
Alarm, 17, 28
Display
Altitude adjustment, 47
contrast, 34
Apnea timer, 22
Dive history, 35
Ascent rate, 24
Dive modes, 38
ascent time, 28
Air, 39
B Free, 42
Backlight, 25 Gauge, 41
Battery, 63 Nitrox, 39
indicators, 16 Dive numbering
Bookmarks, 26 Plan, 44
Bungee, 64 Dive planning, 44
C Dive time alarm, 45
Calendar clock, 26 E
D Error State
Date, 26 Er, 46
decompression, 56, 58 F
Decompression Free mode, 42
Safety, 57 Depth notifications, 43
decompression dive, 28 surface countdown timer, 43
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 G Personal adjustment, 47
Gauge mode, 41 R
Glossary, 72 RGBM, 56
H S
handling safety stop, 24, 28
care, 62 Sample rate, 52
high-altitude diving, 58 save battery, 49
I Set up, 13
software version, 52
Icon, 11
Stopwatch, 53
L Surface time, 54
Logbook, 35
T
M Time, 26
Memory mode, 35 Dual time, 27
modes Time mode, 26
change modes, 11 Tones, 60
Modes
Dive, 38
U
units, 27
N
Nitrox mode, 39
W
Warnings, 17
No-fly time, 54
Water contact
Notifications, 17
AC symbol, 60
O
Oxygen toxicity, 59
P
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