Liquivision X1 User manual

Liquivision X1 Hardware User Manual

Version 8.0 December 2009 (updated for version 5 hardware)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT NOTICES .......................................................................................................................................................2

PARTS LIST ............................................................................................................................................................................4

X1 HARDWARE SPECS........................................................................................................................................................5

ANATOMY OF THE X1 ........................................................................................................................................................5

X1 ACCESSORIES .................................................................................................................................................................9

CHARGING THE X1............................................................................................................................................................10

X1 USB COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR PC...............................................................................................................13

X1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ....................................................................................................................................15

APPENDIX.............................................................................................................................................................................16

IMPORTANT NOTICES

User Agreement and Warranty

Use of your Liquivision X1 is subject to the User Agreement and Warranty (“Agreement”) included in the X1

package, and available at the Liquivision website: www.liquivision.ca.

You must read the entire Agreement before using your X1. If you do not agree with any term of the Agreement,

you must not use the X1, and you may return the X1 to Liquivision or the authorized Liquivision dealer from

which you purchased the X1 for a full refund within 30 days after your date of purchase.

If you use the X1, you are deemed to have agreed to the User Agreement and Warranty.

User Manual

The User Manual is delivered to you on the CD included in the X1 package, and is available at the Liquivision

website: www.liquivision.ca.

You must read this entire X1 User Manual before using your X1. Incorrect use of the X1 or its accessories will

invalidate your Warranty and can cause permanent damage to the X1 or its accessories.

Important Rules

Here are some important rules you must follow while using the X1. Not abiding by these rules will void your

Warranty. Please consult the Agreement for details (section 4.3 “Warranty Limitations and Exclusions”).

- The X1 may only be submerged when worn by a human being. Any un-manned submersions including, but

not limited to, submersions in an un-manned vehicle or on a rope, will void the Warranty.

- The X1 may only be submerged to a maximum depth of 180m (590 ft). Any submersions or pressurizations

beyond this depth will void the Warranty.

- Only the X1 wrist unit and strap have been designed for underwater use. Never dive with any of the

attachments, accessories, or cables connected to the X1. Doing so will damage the accessories and/or the

X1, and will void the Warranty.

- Do not recharge the X1 in direct sunlight, or allow the temperature of the X1 to exceed 45°C (113°F) during

recharging.

- Do not expose the X1 to chemical products including, but not limited to, mosquito repellents.

- Do not attempt to open, modify or repair your X1 yourself. Contact your dealer for assistance.

Important Notice on Charging

When you want to charge your X1, FIRST you must connect the X1 to the Multifunction Attachment, THEN

you can connect the attachment to the AC Adapter and into a power supply.

When you want to stop charging your X1, FIRST disconnect the unit from power, THEN disconnect the

Multifunction attachment from the X1.

If you do not follow these rules, your X1 may not function properly and you may need to reset it.

CE Certification

The Liquivision X1 hardware has received CE certification (EN 13319).

Accuracy Check

The X1 is designed to provide +/-1% accuracy in its readings. While we feel confident of the ongoing accuracy

of the X1, European (CE) regulations require the unit to be periodically checked for the accuracy of its depth and

time readings. The CE required accuracy level is +/- 3.5%. You may contact your dealer regarding testing every

5 years.

Liquivision Limitation of Liability

The Agreement includes exclusions and limitations of Liquivision’s liability to you. These exclusions and

limitations include, but are not limited to, the following:

YOU AGREE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DIVING,AND THAT LIQUIVISION

IS NOT LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON,INCLUDING YOUR HEIRS,EXECUTORS OR PERSONAL

REPRESENTATIVES,FOR ANY LOSS,DAMAGE,COST,EXPENSE OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF,CAUSED BY OR

RELATING TO YOUR PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH WHILE DIVING,EVEN IF YOUR PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IS

CAUSED,IN WHOLE OR IN PART AND DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY,BY THE X1, ANY 3RD PARTY SOFTWARE (AS

DEFINED BELOW)OR THE DRIVER SOFTWARE PROVIDED WITH THE X1 (THE “DRIVER”) OR YOUR USE OF THE X1,

ANY 3RD PARTY SOFTWARE OR THE DRIVER,AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THE X1, ANY 3RD PARTY

SOFTWARE OR THE DRIVER FUNCTIONED PROPERLY OR WAS DEFECTIVE IN ANY WAY.

YOU HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVE AND RELEASE LIQUIVISION FROM ANY LIABILITY OR OBLIGATION TO YOU

OR YOUR HEIRS,EXECUTORS OR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES FOR ANY LOSS,DAMAGE,COST,EXPENSE OR

CLAIM ARISING OUT OF,CAUSED BY OR RELATING TO YOUR PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH WHILE DIVING,EVEN IF

YOUR PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IS CAUSED,IN WHOLE OR IN PART AND DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY,BY THE

X1, ANY 3RD PARTY SOFTWARE OR THE DRIVER OR YOUR USE OF THE X1, ANY 3RD PARTY SOFTWARE OR THE

DRIVER,AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THE X1, ANY 3RD PARTY SOFTWARE OR THE DRIVER

FUNCTIONED PROPERLY OR WAS DEFECTIVE IN ANY WAY.

You must read the Agreement for all limitations and exclusions of Liquivision’s liability to you.

3rd Party Software

The X1 as purchased by you is computer hardware only, and it will not operate or perform any function until you

obtain and install third party decompression software (“3rd Party Software”).

Here is a list of X1-compatible 3rd Party Software available at time of printing:

V-Planner Live [VPM-B/E]: www.hhssoftware.com/v-planner-live/

GAP X1 [Buhlmann-GF]: www.gap-software.com

MultiDeco-X1 [VPM-B/E and Buhlmann-GF]: www.hhssoftware.com/multideco-x1/

You can find a current list of 3rd Party Software on the Liquivision website: www.liquivision.ca .

Liquivision does not recommend or endorse any 3rd Party Software, and you are responsible to select, purchase,

install and properly use the 3rd Party Software of your choosing. Liquivision is not responsible for any problems

you may experience as a result of use of the 3rd Party Software or the Driver, including death, personal injury or

loss or damage to your computer, software, data or other personal property. Any claims regarding 3rd Party

Software should be directed to the manufacturers of the 3rd Party Software.

Liquivision makes no representation, warranty, condition or guarantee regarding the current or future availability

or quality of 3rd Party Software, including the availability of software updates or upgrades. Any claims regarding

3rd Party Software should be directed to the manufacturers of the 3rd Party Software.

Contact your preferred software company for software user manual, download and installation instructions, and

technical support.

PARTS LIST

In your X1 package, you will find the following items:

1. X1 Computer

2. Heavy duty wrist strap

3. Multifunction Attachment

4. USB Cable

5. AC Adapter

6. International Plug Adapters

7. X1 business card CD

USB Driver for Windows

Hardware User Manual

Clockwise from top left:

AC Adapter

Strap

Plug Adapters

Multifunction

Attachment

Business Card CD

USB Cable

X1 HARDWARE SPECS

Depth rating: 180m / 590ft

Casing: Hard anodized aluminum

Display glass: Borosilicate

Battery: Lithium polymer rechargeable (factory changeable)

Strap: Nylon, with laser welded holes and non-magnetic stainless steel buckle.

Temperature measurement range: -10 to 50C

Flash memory: 2048KB

ANATOMY OF THE X1

Internal Components

Gel Filling

The electronics in the X1 are potted with a gel that allows for the elimination of O-rings. You may see

gel around certain parts of the unit. Exposed gel does not compromise the function of the X1.

Pressure Sensor

Versions 1 through 4 of the X1 hardware contain a silicon-filled pressure sensor. Version 5 of the X1

hardware contains two ceramic pressure sensors. The X1 is warrantied to a depth of 180m.

Lithium Polymer Battery

The X1 features a rechargeable battery that has a spec lifespan of over ten years. Depending on software

energy consumption by 3rd party software, the X1 can operate for over 30 hours of continual use in dive

mode and last several months in sleep mode. The battery life of the rechargeable battery may decline

gradually with use, but the X1 is designed to maintain functional battery power for over 10 years. If

needed, the rechargeable battery can be changed by the Liquivision factory.

3-axis accelerometer, Magnetic Field Sensor and Water Sensor

These sensors allow for a variety of advanced software features. See your 3rd party software manual for

more information.

Software

Various 3rd Party decompression software packages can be loaded into the X1. Currently there are three

packages available, but more are being developed. Only one software package can be loaded into the

X1 at a time. You can switch between software packages yourself with a Windows PC with a USB port.

Some of these 3rd Party packages offer Bottom Timer mode, for users who do not wish to use

decompression software

Where are the buttons?

You control the function of the X1 at all times by tapping the side of the casing with your fingers. Where and

how many times you tap the casing is determined by the 3rd party software you have chosen to install on the X1.

This revolutionary technology eliminates the difficulty of pressing small buttons with thick gloves and the risk of

button malfunction at depth. Navigation through settings & menus is intuitive. You can access menus during

dive mode by tapping the casing as specified by your 3rd party software user manual.

OLED Display and Mineral Glass

The X1 features an Organic LED graphic display, which allows for a wide variety of font sizes and graphics.

The resolution of the display is 128 x 64 and features a 180 degree viewing angle. The display is bright yellow

on a black background. The OLED display is rated to retain more than half its initial brightness after 40,000

hours of use.

Liquivision recommends using the X1 display on the lowest required brightness setting to reduce the natural

results of display aging and use, such as display burn-in or decreased brightness over time. Changes to the X1

display as a result of aging or use (including display burn-in or decreased brightness over time) are a natural

result of the use and aging of the X1 display and are not defects and are not covered by the Warranty.

The display is protected against scratching, pressure and impact damage by borosilicate mineral glass.

Anodized Aluminum Casing

The X1 casing is built from hard anodized aluminum and is 67mm long x 44mm wide x 24mm thick in

Hardware Version 5 (other versions may vary slightly). Both the display and the casing are extremely scratch

resistant. While most knives and sharp tools won't scratch the X1, certain barnacles, certain types of sharp rocks

and other marine invertebrates can cause minor scratches if the X1 is forcefully struck or scraped against them.

Hardware Versions 1 to 4 Hardware Version 5

Steel Contact Pins

The X1 features seven contact pins that perform a variety of roles:

- Detecting the presence the water

- Connecting to the multifunction attachment for charging, software

upgrades, resetting or downloading dive data to your PC.

The water sensing pins are on the back of the unit for hardware versions 1 to 4, and on the side for hardware

version 5.

The contact pins must be clean and dry before connecting the multifunction attachment.

Screw Holes for Multifunction Attachment

The screw holes are for the purpose of attaching the Multifunction Attachment, as well as other hardware

expansion modules like the PO2 interface and wireless air integration module.

Infrared transmitter/receiver window

The infrared window is reinforced mineral glass that provides a medium for the transmission and reception of

digital infrared signals. The infrared window allows for a wide range of expansion hardware interaction such as

communication with a PDA, PC, or CCR sensor link.

Serial Number

The X1 unit serial number is located on the upper edge of the unit, and should also be written on the retail box.

The serial number is required for your warranty, 3rd party software downloads and to track compatibility with

future software upgrades. We recommend that you write down your serial number and keep it in a secure place

in case of theft. Liquivision and the 3rd party software companies all maintain data to prevent any software

updates for stolen units.

Backplate

The X1 back plate protects the X1 internal circuitry

from damage from high impacts. The back plate can

only be removed by qualified staff at Liquivision.

Gel Fill Holes

Some hardware versions have gel fill holes on

the back.

Other hardware versions have gel fill holes on the side.

Pressure Sensor Aperture

Hardware Version 1 to 4 Hardware Version 5

The pressure sensor aperture(s) allows the pressure sensor(s) to come in direct contact with the

surrounding water and measure the hydrostatic pressure.

These holes must not be blocked or covered in any way.

Strap

The X1 strap can easily be attached to the unit by slipping the straps through each of the open slots on the X1

back plate. The open slots also may allow custom strap insertion.

Secure the strap by taking advantage of the safe-locking mechanism as shown.

Original Strap New Depth Compensating Strap

A 3rd party company called Deep Sea Supply (http://www.deepseasupply.com) makes a special bungee mount

for the X1. This allows better compensation for wetsuit or drysuit compression at depth. The bungee mount

must be purchased separately either directly from Deep Sea Supply, or from your dealer. The bungee mount is

not CE certified. The bungee mount is shown below:

X1 ACCESSORIES

Multifunction Attachment

The Multifunction Attachment (called the “Attachment” below for simplicity’s sake) allows for a variety of

functions, including:

Charging of the X1 battery via the AC Adapter

Connection of the X1 via USB cable to a PC, to upload software to the X1

Download of the X1 dive data to a PC

Resetting of the X1 with the reset button

AC Adapter

The AC Adapter allows you to connect the X1 to a wall outlet. The AC adapter autoswitches between different

international voltages (90-260V AC).

Plug Adapters

Four plug adapters are included with the X1 that allow compatibility of the AC Adapter with wall sockets in

most countries.

USB Cable

The USB cable allows you to connect your PC to the X1 via the Multifunction Attachment.

CHARGING THE X1

We recommend charging your X1 fully once you have received it. Your X1 may already have a partial charge or

be completely discharged.

***WARNING: It is very important that you follow these steps for charging your X1. If you connect or

disconnect your X1 in a different sequence, your X1 could malfunction and require a hardware reset. ***

Connecting the Attachment and AC Adapter for charging

1. Make sure the AC Adapter is NOT connected to the Attachment:

2. Connect the Attachment to the X1 by using thumb screws:

3. Screw each thumb screw a little at a time evenly to maintain proper alignment.

4. Once the Attachment and X1 are connected, you can connect the AC Adapter to the Attachment and the

wall power source. Use the correct plug adapter if needed.

Not connected!

FIRST connect

Multifunction

Attachment

to X1…

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