SUUNTO MOSQUITO User Manual
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Tissue Calculation Model
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Suunto RGBM algorithm (developed by SUUNTO and Bruce R. Wienke,
BS, MS and PhD).
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9 tissue compartments.
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Tissue compartment halftimes: 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 120, 240 and 480
minutes (on gassing). The off gassing halftimes are slowed down.
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Reduced gradient (variable) “M” values based on diving habit and dive
violations. The “M” values are tracked up to 100 hours after a dive.
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The EAN and oxygen exposure calculations are based on recommendations
by R.W. Hamilton, PhD and currently accepted exposure time limit tables
and principles.
Battery
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One 3 V lithium battery; CR 2032
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Battery storage time (shelf life): Up to 18 months.
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Replacement: Every 18 months or more often depending on dive
activity.
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Life expectancy at 20°C [68°F]:
• 0
dives/y
-> 16 months
• 50
dives/y
-> 11 months
• 100
dives/y
-> 9 months
• 200
dives/y
-> 6 months