POSEIDON MKVI Manuel d'utilisateur

Poseidon MKVI User Manual Chapter 1 Page 1POSEIDON MKVI USER MANUAL

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1 Page 2Open circuit/closed circuit mouthpieceOne of the most amazing of several technology breakthroughs in the Pose

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1 Page 3Breathing loop overviewThe most visible elements of the front portion of the Poseidon MKVI comprise the breat

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 4Carbon dioxide absorbent cartridgeAt the heart of all rebreathers is the requirement to remove the metabolical

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 5Figure 1-6. Smart battery moduleSmart battery careFigures 1-7 shows the installation procedure for the smart b

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 6ChargingIncluded with the Poseidon MKVI is a proprietary multi-function desk-top charger unit that includes ad

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 7The Learn Cycle Activation Button: Just above the Learn Cycle indicator light is a button. Pressing the button

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 8IMPORTANT: If a user removes the battery from the rig they were diving and then uses that battery in a differe

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 9in the CO2 absorbent cartridge lid. Axial o-rings are laid into an annular groove in the body of the object to

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 10Figure 1-12. How the rig should appear when properly assembled.Diluent cylinderCylinders and regulatorsThe Po

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 11Filling the cylindersFrom a diving logistics perspective, the Poseidon MKVI differs from normal Scuba in that

Poseidon MKVI User Manual Chapter 1 Page iTable of ContentsTable of Contents ...

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 12Before you start assembling your Poseidon MKVI eCCR, you should perform the following preparations:• Make su

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 131. Stabjacket / BCD / WingAttach the cansiter housing to your stabjacket / BCD / Wing using either the tank b

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 142. Tank bandFigure 1-14a. Tank band (assesory).The tank band buckles should be aligned so that they are folde

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 153. Counter lungs to BCD / HarnessAttach the counter lungs to the shoulder straps of your BCD/Harness using th

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 16Locate the two counterlungs and their respective water diversion manifolds (also known as “shoulder ports” or

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 17Figure 1-19 shows a cross section of the water diversion manifold. A quick inspection will show that on one s

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 185. Rear CC loop hoses Breathing loopAll of the components of the breathing loop discussed in this section wer

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1 Page 19The next step is to attach the rear right breathing hose to the “back” (see Figure 1-25 ) of the water diver

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 20Right side - OxygenLeft side - Diluent6. Attaching the cylinders Attach the two tanks to the canister h

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 21Oxygen regulatorDiluent regulatorOxygen cylinder high pressure sensorDiluent cylinder high pressure sensorEle

Poseidon MKVI User Manual Chapter 1 Page ii Negative-Pressure Loop Test ... 38

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 22Figure 1-30. Align the cable junction box with the front of the gas processor (closest to backpack), then ins

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1 Page 238. 1st stagesConnect the 16 cm Low Pressure hose to a IP port on the diluent 1st stage and to the 9/16” conn

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 24WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the interstage pressure or otherwise tamper with either of the rst-stage re

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1 Page 25Long braided 90 cm Low Pressure hose9/16” connection9. LP hose & HUD to mouthpieceConnect the long brai

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 2610. Jetstream OctopusFigure 1-41. Connect the alternative air source low pressure hose to a low pressure port

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 2711. Front CC hoses to counter lung T-sectionConnect the left front CC loop hose to the inhalation counter lun

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 2812. Front CC hoses to mouthpieceMake sure that the in- and exhalation check valves are installed in the mouth

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 29Inspect the upstream CC checkvalve. It should be free of debris and should lie smooth and uniformly at again

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 3013. Scrubber The largest physical element of the rebreather is the CO2 absorbent system, also referred to as

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 31Base plate nut (x 4)Figure 1-48. Loosen the hand nuts attaching the bottom plate.Figure 1-49. Remove the End

Poseidon MKVI User Manual Chapter 1 Page iii Replacing the oxygen and CO2 absorbent cartridge ...63 Removing the

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 32Next, remove the black top-of-cartridge interface cap (Figure 1-51), and clean, disinfect, dry, and stow that

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 33Figure 1-56.Loading the Cartridge End Cap into the new replacement SofnoDive® 797 cartridge.Figure 1-57. Load

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 34The importance of ensuring that all exposed o-rings and their respective sealing surfaces are smooth and clea

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 35If there is no gap between the end plate and the bottom edge of the cartridge housing it likely means that yo

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1Page 36ServicingPoseidon MKVI cylinders should be hydro-tested once every ve years and visually inspected yearly. R

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 2Page 37Chapter 2 - Pre-dive proceduresThe Poseidon MKVI is a compact and very powerful life-support system that offe

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 2Page 38WARNING: Always replace the CO2 Absorbent cartridge with a new, un-used absorbent cartridge whenever the oxyg

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 2Page 39The system waits for the diver to perform a power-up conrmation procedure before proceeding. There are two s

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 2Page 40If the system is powered-up by inserting the battery, the system continues directly to the “all-segments” scr

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 2Page 41Two things are worth noting in Figure 2-5. First, the bar graph along the top of the LCD screen is a progress

Poseidon MKVI User Manual Chapter 1 Page ivText, photographs and gures copyright © 2008-2013 by Poseidon Diving Systems ABALL RIGHTS RESERVEDManual

Poseidon MKVI User Manual Chapter 2 Page 42Open circuit mouthpiece position (test 43)Test 43 (mouthpiece OC position test) is automatically passed pro

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 2Page 43Figure 2-8. Tests 44 and 45, conrming sufcient gas supply pressures.DANGER: Always open the oxygen cylinder

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 2Page 44Before reaching this test (indeed, before Powering-up the electronics), it’s important to make sure that the

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 2Page 45Figure 2-10. Test 50 – Closed-Circuit mouthpiece position.IMPORTANT: Do NOT adjust the mouthpiece position a

Poseidon MKVI User Manual Chapter 2 Page 46Figure 2-12. Test 55 – Service interval check.Cleared to diveUnder normal circumstances the Poseidon MKVI

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 2Page 47Figure 2-15. General Pre-Dive Checklists.Check that the battery is charged.Inspect electronics module, handse

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 3Page 48DANGER: Do NOT attempt to use the Poseidon MKVI rebreather without proper training! This Manual is NOT an ade

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 3Page 49WARNING: In the event that there is insufcient diluent supply to effect a safe ascent to the surface in open

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 3Page 50The next most important region is the upper-left part of the screen, where the current PO2 value is displayed

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 3Page 51Units of measureThe Poseidon MKVI is capable of displaying parameter values in either metric or imperial unit

Poseidon MKVI User Manual Chapter 1 Page vPrefaceCongratulations on your decision to purchase the Poseidon MKVI Closed-Circuit Rebreather (CCR). The P

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 3Page 52General alertFigure 3-9. General alert.The triangle symbol with an exclamation point, located in the bottom-r

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 3Page 53PO2 setpointEvery few seconds, the PO2 value will briey (less than one second) switch to show the current PO

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 3Page 54Oxygen sensor condenceOne of the most sophisticated features of the Poseidon MKVI is the automatic oxygen se

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 3Page 55IMPORTANT: When the mouthpiece is in the “cc” position, the PO2 control system maintains the loop PO2 at what

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 3Page 56Remaining dive time (RDT)The Remaining Dive Time (RDT) value, shown as the large number on the right side of

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 3Page 57Battery life indicatorFigure 3-29. Battery life indicator.Near the bottom of the Primary Display, just to the

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 3Page 58System monitoringMerely understanding how to read and interpret the information presented on the Poseidon MKV

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 3Page 59Breathing underwaterCounterlung placementWhen properly adjusted, the Poseidon MKVI should rest easily on the

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 3Page 60Tips on breathingBreathing underwater on a closed-circuit rebreather, such as the Poseidon MKVI, is somewhat

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 3Page 61Managing ascentsDuring an ascent from a rebreather dive, the oxygen partial pressure in the loop will begin t

Poseidon MKVI User Manual Chapter 1 Page viConformance with CE requirementsThe information listed in this chapter are the CE requirements that have to

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 3Page 62Safe diving with the Poseidon MKVI• NEVER hold your breath when breathing underwater!• ALWAYS change the CO

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 4Page 63Chapter 4 - Post-dive care and maintenanceProper post-dive procedures are important for any rebreather, and t

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 4Page 64Replacing the water trap spongeIf a surface interval between dives is planned to extend for an hour or more,

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 4Page 65Electronics should be stored in a clean, dry environment, with the battery and oxygen sensors removed and sto

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 4Page 66With the Oxygen Sensor removal tool snapped into the oxygen sensor base, press the plunger button with the th

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 4Page 67Figure 4-6. Insert the new oxygen sensor into the electronics module, with the at edge of the sensor base f

Poseidon MKVI User Manual Appendix 1Page 68Appendix 1 - Troubleshooting guideThis Appendix provides detailed information on possible problems that may

Poseidon MKVI User Manual Appendix 1Page 69Technically, an error code of “1” means that the test passed successfully. However, this should never be di

Poseidon MKVI User Manual Appendix 1Page 70If you get an error on test 49Test 49 is the Positive Pressure Loop test (PPLT) where the unit checks for l

Poseidon MKVI User Manual Appendix 1Page 71The reason for this alert is, that when the unit is turned on, and the mouthpiece is in CC mode, it will pe

Poseidon MKVI User Manual Chapter 1 Page viiChapter 3 of this Manual describes procedures for donning and tting of the MKVI, to ensure proper positio

Poseidon MKVI User Manual Appendix 1Page 72 T# Time (sec) Description Error Code Solution135246System Data Log Integrity Test. This test ensures th

Poseidon MKVI User Manual Appendix 1Page 73 T# Time (sec) Description Error Code Solution79151781416Backpack EEPROM. This tests the EEPROM (static

Poseidon MKVI User Manual Appendix 1Page 74 T# Time (sec) Description Error Code Solution18222527202426HUD LED. This test measures the amount of el

Poseidon MKVI User Manual Appendix 1Page 75 T# Time (sec) Description Error Code Solution293135303438Audio Alarm Speaker. This test measures the am

Poseidon MKVI User Manual Appendix 1Page 76 T# Time (sec) Description Error Code Solution404443Decompression Status Verication. In this test, the

Poseidon MKVI User Manual Appendix 1Page 77 T# Time (sec) Description Error Code Solution48 Sufcient Battery Capacity. This test ensures that the

Poseidon MKVI User Manual Appendix 1Page 78 T# Time (sec) Description Error Code Solution53 Oxygen Sensor Calibration. Like the Positive Pressure L

Poseidon MKVI User Manual Appendix 1Page 79 T# Time (sec) Description Error Code Solution5554Service Interval. This test ensures that the rebreathe

Poseidon MKVI User Manual Appendix 1Page 80 Category Description SolutionMouthpieceAbsorbentCartridgeCylindersElectronicsCounterlungsPneumaticsHUD S

Poseidon MKVI User ManualAppendix 2Appendix 2 DECO 40 / DECO TRIMIX 48 / DECO TRIMIX 601. IntroductionThe MKVI can support decompression diving. To be

Poseidon MKVI User ManualChapter 1 Page 1Chapter 1 – Preparation and AssemblyPart 1 – PreparationThis chapter describes the steps to assemble and prep

Poseidon MKVI User ManualAppendix 22. Assembly Technical 60 m Counterlungs to BCD / Harness / RegulatorsAttach the counterlungs to the shoulder strap

Poseidon MKVI User ManualAppendix 2Rear CC hoses to counterlungT-connections.Connect the T-connection to the top port in each counterlung.Refer to cha

Poseidon MKVI User ManualAppendix 2Routing the inator hosesConnect the the O2 inator hose “marked O2” to your onboard O2 gas supply (or any other of

Poseidon MKVI User ManualAppendix 2Page 85Decompression enabledOnce a battery module that allows decompression is inserted into a MKVI rebreather, th

Poseidon MKVI User ManualAppendix 2Page 864. Pre-Dive Procedures with a MKVI enabled for Decompression DivingIt is possible to determine whether a

Poseidon MKVI User ManualAppendix 2Page 87WARNING: Planned decompression diving requires additional training and support equipment. NO NOT attempt to