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Powerful, simple, reliable: recreational, technical and CCR modes; full decompression, multi-gas trimix, large display, 2-button state aware navigation, user replaceable batteries, digital compass, upgradable firmware.
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For those familiar with Shearwater computers the interface and program will be familiar, now housed in a much slimmer body (30% smaller volume than the Petrel), and greater battery life (up to 30% longer with AA Alkaline than the Petrel 2).
Features:
Depth rated to 260m | 850ft.
Large (5.6cm | 2.2") display screen which is easy to read, full colour, and bright enough to see clearly in the dark.
Simple two button “state aware” navigation system.
Diving modes: OC Recreational, OC Technical, Rebreather, Gauge and Digital Compass.
User customisable display screens to choose which information is important to you.
Pre-programmable up to 5 open circuit and 5 closed circuit gas mixes, editable underwater.
Gradient factor decompression algorithm, with high and low gradient factors pre-programmable and editable underwater.
Optional VPM-B algorithm for alternative decompression modelling.
New integrated bungee mount, and classic elastic strap mounts.
User replaceable AA batteries, works with a single battery of any standard AA type, meaning you don’t have to send it back to the manufacturer for battery renewal.
Double o-ring seal for battery compartment.
Digital Compass with three axis and tilt compensation, avoiding the need to carry a separate compass.
1,000 hour dive log with detailed depth and decompression display graphs.
Bluetooth integration, which allows you to connect with PCs, Macs, iPods and iPads to update firmware and download log-book details.
Multiple languages including English, French, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, German, Korean, and Japanese.
Upgradable firmware, to keep your device at the cutting edge of functionality and decompression theory with ongoing support from the manufacturer.
Manufacturer’s warranty.
Comparison with Shearwater Petrel 2
Perdix
Petrel 2
Screen resolution
320x240 QVGA
320x240 QVGA
Display type
Full colour LED LCD
Full colour LED LCD
Display size
5.6cm | 2.2"
6cm | 2.4"
Battery life AA Alkaline
45 hours
35 hours
Battery life AA SAFT
LS14500
120 hours
100 hours
Number of gases
5xOC + 5xCC
5xOC + 5xCC
Dive log
1000 hours
1000 hours
Dimensions
83x74x39mm |
3.26x2.9x1.53in
83x74x39mm |
3.3x2.9x2.15in
Weight
154g | 0.34lbs
260g | 0.57lbs
Technical Specifications:
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Screen Resolution: 320x240 QVGA
Display Type: Full colour LED LCD
Display Size: 5.6cm | 2.2"
Battery Type: Single AA (any type)
Battery Life
- AA Alkaline: 45 Hours
- SAFT LS14500: 120 Hours
Number of Gases: 5 OC / 5 CC
Dimensions
- Computer (WxHxD): 83x74x39mm | 3.26x2.9x1.53in
- Package (WxHxD): 130x105x70mm | 5.1x4.1x2.8in
Dive Log: 1000 Hours
Weight
- Computer: 154g | 0.34lbs
- Package: 330g | 0.73 lbs
Modes
- OC Rec: 3 gas nitrox recreational computer
- OC Tec: Multi gas, trimix decompression computer
- CC INT: Closed circuit fixed PPO2
- Gauge: Bottom timer with stop watch and dive logging
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