RJE International August 3, 2015 12 TAC-300 Revision C COMBAT SWIM BOARD RJE International, Inc. YOUR SOURCE FOR DIVER NAVIGATION AND UNDERWATER RELOCATION EQUIPMENT RJE International, Inc. 15375 Barranca Pwky, Ste I-112, CA 92618 Ph: (949) 727-9399 Fax: (949) 727-0070 Email: sales@rjeint.com Website: rjeint.com TAC-300 Revision C
WARNING READ THIS BEFORE USING THE TAC-300.The TAC-300 default setting is to measure depth in feet (Imperial). To display depth in meters (Metric), please follow instructions on page 11. Ensure that the DG101 is properly set to measure in feet or meters before diving. WARNING Diving is a dangerous and potenally life threatening acvity. The TAC-300 combat swim board must be used by a person who is cerfied by a recognized agency (PADI, NAUI, SSI, NASDS, YMCA, etc.). Improper use or misuse of the TAC- 300 could result in serious injury or death. Do not use the TAC-300 or any of its components unl you have read and fully understand instruc- ons and safety precauons in this manual. Never rely on the TAC-300 as your sole means of underwater navigaon. Always have at least one other means of underwater navigaon available. @Copyright 2014, RJE International, Inc. TAC-300 Diver Navigation Board Manual Rev C, Dated August 2015 2 TAC-300 Revision C Changing Depth Scale and MAX Alarm Level When the DG101 is connected to the battery charger, the unit can be toggled from displaying depth in FEET or METERS by long pressing the B Button. When the DG101 displays, the unit is measuring depth in feet while displaying MSW indicates meters. At this point DG101 will display or MSW with flashing MAX on the OLED display and 0 for depth. At this point, the operator must set MAX depth indicator levels. Short press the B Button to set the MAX Depth Alarm indicator by 10ft increments up to 200ft for. For the MSW setting, the increments are 3M up to 60M. Short pressing A Button to lock MAX depth limit. Remove the battery charger and re-install USB cap. Ensure that the cap is properly installed to prevent flooding the unit. Note: DG101 will also display warning to reinsert USB cap before diving. To clear warning, short press A-Button. TAC-300 SPECIFICATIONS Board & Compass Material HDPE Plastic Size 7.0 x 10.25 x 3 (18cm x 26cm x 7.5cm) Unit Weight 2.7lbs (1.2Kg) Compass Illumination 6 hours TAC-LITE Operational Life 120 hours Digital Depth Gauge/Timer Depth Range 0-330ft (0-100m) Depth Tolerance +/- 1% of Full Scale Depth Resolution 0.1ft/0.1m Display Red OLED Display Dive Timer Tolerance ± 1% Leg Timer Functions Start / Pause / Reset Led Timer Duration 99 hours max Battery Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery Life 300 charges Operational Life 20 hours Operating Temperature 29 F - 95 F (-2 C - 42 C) Housing Aluminum with Injected molded plastic Depth Rated 330ft (100m) TAC-300 SPARES LIST TAC300-3 TAC-LITE TAC300-4 Carrying Bag TAC300-1 Underwater Compass DG101 Digital Depth Gauge/Timer Module DG100-1 Battery Charger for DG101 TAC-CHRON Chronometer TAC-300 Revision C 11
When re-installing the DG101, line the top slot of the unit with the top of the clip and slip the tap of the clip into the slot. Gently press the DG101 into the clip while forcing the bottom of the clip away from the housing of the DG101 until it clip slips into place. Pull on the DG101 to ensure that the unit is secure on the board. Battery Charging The battery on the DG101 is a Lithium Ion and can be charged over 300 times to provide over 10,500 hours of dive time. The battery is sealed in the unit and functions just like a cell phone battery. A USB connector in the back of the unit provides access for the battery charger. To charge the DG101, remove the battery charge cap from the back of the unit by turning it counter clockwise until the slots line up. Use a flat object to lift the cap from the body of the DG101. Remove cap with flat object Insert USB connector into charging receptacle Plug USB connector from DG101 Battery Charger (DG101-01) into the back of the DG101 and then plug the charger into a 110/220 volt outlet. Note that the battery health indicator will start to flash. The DG101 will charge to 90% in 2 to 3 hours and to 100% in 12 hours. Once unit has completed charging, remove USB Connector and re-install USB cap. Ensure that the cap is properly installed to prevent flooding the unit. The DG101 will display a blinking warning to re-insert USB cap before diving. To clear warning short press the A Button. NOTE: If after completing the charging cycle the unit fails to activate, follow the rebooting process to active the DG101.(see below) Rebooting the Unit If the battery Health Indicator falls below zero percent or if the unit is stored for too long, the DG101 will revert to a hibernation mode to protect the battery. To wake up the DG101, the unit needs to be rebooted. Place the unit on battery charge for at least three hours. While keeping the unit connected to the battery charger, press and hold A and B button at the same time for ten(10) seconds. Release A and B buttons and then remove the USB connector for the back of the unit. Now short press the A button to activate the unit. The DG101 is now ready for use. Complete the charging process as necessary. Note: DG101 will also display warning to re-insert USB cap before diving. To clear warning, short press A-Button. 10 TAC-300 Revision C PROPERTY PREFACE The information, descriptions, photos, and illustrations in this manual are the property of RJE International, Inc. Materials may not be reproduced or disseminated without prior written consent of RJE International, Inc. WARRANTY RJE International, Inc. warrants the TAC-300 to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of delivery to the original purchaser. Obligation under this warranty is limited to repair or, at the sole discretion of RJE International, replacement of any product returned to our facility or authorized distributor. All products shall be shipped to RJE FREIGHT PREPAID and shall be returned to customer FREIGHT COLLECT. Equipment may not be returned without prior authorization which must be requested in writing, email or phone call. Upon authorization a Case Number will be issued. The Case Number must appear on the outside of the shipment, as well as, in all pertaining correspondence. Shipments received without a Case number will be refused by RJE International. This warranty does not apply in cases where the product malfunctions as a result of mishandling or improper use. LIABILITY RJE International, Inc. assumes no liability for damages, losses, or cost incurred consequentially through operation or malfunction of any RJE International, Inc. product. CHANGES RJE International Inc. reserves the right to make changes in design or specifications at any time without any obligation to modify previous units. This manual is provided for information and reference purpose only and is subject to change without notice. We always welcome our customers feedback and product improvement ideas. If you have any questions or comments, contact us at: RJE International, Inc. 15375 Barranca Pwky, Ste I-112, CA 92618 Ph: (949) 727-9399 Fax: (949) 727-0070 Email: sales@rjeint.com Website: rjeint.com TAC-300 Revision C 3
INTRODUCTION The TAC-300 combat swim board was developed and is used by divers for accurately navigating underwater. Highly reliable and rugged, the TAC-300 consist of four major components: a rugged high impact plastic board, a large underwater compass, a digital depth gauge with timer and a chronometer. The TAC- 300 is supplied with a 50-50 cord lanyard with clip and protective sock. The board comes in a padded carrying case. The TAC-300 allows the diver to monitor depth, direction and leg time. By using this information, a diver can plot and follow a planned course during a dive with a high level of reliability. TAC-CHRON Chronometer TAC-LITE Holder DG101 Digital Depth Gage with Timer TAC300-1 Compass TAC-300 Combat Swim Board 4 TAC-300 Revision C Stopwatch Mode While in Dive or Surface Mode, Short-Press the A and B Button together to access Stopwatch Mode. A small icon will appear in the right corner of the display. This mode allows the operator to start the timer, pause it, restart, and reset to zero. Once started, short press the B Button to start and pause the timer. Short press A Button to zero the timer. Pressing the A and B Button together the unit back to dive time or surface interval time (stopwatch icon will disappear). Battery Health Indicator The DG101 comes with a rechargeable battery that provides up to 35 hours of continuous use. Upon activation, the battery health indicator is located on the top-left of the display and looks like a battery. When fully charged the battery is full (see below). It is recommended you check the battery level before every dive. 100% 50% 25% Maintenance The DG101 is designed to need very little maintenance to meet its functional requirements. Although built for the rigors of underwater use, the DG101 is a precision instrument and should be treated as such. Avoid violent bumps and drops that could effect the pressure transducer and reliability of the gauge. Do not exceed the maximum depth of 330ft (100M) as this may damage the unit. Use mild soap and rinse with fresh water after every use. The DG101 battery has a shelf-life of 3 months when fully charged. When storing for a long periods of time, it is recommend that the unit be fully charged to avoid going into hibernation. Also store in a cool and dry location. The DG101 is held onto the TAC-300 board by a metal clip. To remove the DG101, place a flat tool between the bottom of clip and the gauge, were the buttons are, and gently force the clip away from the housing of the DG-101. Now pull the unit free of the clip. TAC-300 Revision C 9
Using the DG101 Activation and De-activation of the unit The DG101 will enter Dive Mode automatically once immersed in water to a depth of approximately 3 feet (1 meter). NOTE: The DG101 cannot be please in hibernation while in Dive Mode. While in Surface Mode you can activate the unit by Short Press either A or B button. While in Surface Mode you can place the DG101 into hibernation by Long Press the A button. After being in Surface Mode for 10 minutes the unit will automatically enter Hibernation Mode 0.0 Monitoring Depth Once in Dive Mode the DG101 will continually display the depth in real time to 330ft (100m). The depth will be displayed in (feet-of-seawater) or MSW (meters-of-seawater) based on the settings. The display will indicate or MSW to represent the proper setting. NOTE: Please note this setting when planning your dive. During the dive, the operator can toggle between the current dive and the maximum depth obtained during the dive by long pressing the B-Button. See Maintenance for changing depth scale. Max Dive Indicator The MAX Status will illuminate once the DG101 exceeds programed MAX depth. NOTE: The default setting for MAX depth is 30ft (9m). The MAX status remains on and can only be reset by re-entering Dive Mode from Surface Mode (new dive) or by attaching the DG101 to a USB port. See Maintenance for setting the Max Dive Indicator 2.2 MAX 0.0 Dive and Surface Timer Once the DG101 enters Dive Mode a timer starts to monitor the length of the dive on the top of the display in hours: minutes: seconds. The DG101 will stop monitoring the dive time once the unit is less than 3ft (1m) from the surface for more than 60 seconds. Once the unit has exceeded 60 seconds, it enters Surface Mode and displays surface time for up to 24 hours. The surface interval time will reset upon the next dive or when the timer exceeds 24 hours. 8 TAC-300 Revision C TAC-300 NAVIGATION BOARD The TAC-300 Navigation Board is a rugged high impact plastic board that is the base for the board s instruments. The TAC300-1 Underwater Compass, TAC-CHRON and the DG101 are mounted onto the board to complete the system. The hardware used to mount the compass is made out of non-corrosive material and should provide you with many years of service. The TAC-300 board uses a electronic the TAC300-3 TAC-LITE to illuminate the compass. To activate the TAC-LITE, momentary press and release the button. The TAC-LITE has three position, OFF, LOW, and HIGH Battery Button To install the TAC-LITE, slide the tapered end into the bottom-front holder. Ensure the activation button is facing down. This will allow you access to the button. The TAC-LITE operates for up to 120 hours of continuous use. Use a small flat screwdriver to remove the TAC-LITE when needed. TAC300-1 UNDERWATER COMPASS The TAC300-1 Underwater Compass is designed and manufactured for the rigors of underwater use. A black compass card with luminous heading markers allows you to maintain a course heading, even in the worst visibility for up to six hours. Illuminating the compass can be achieved by shining a bright light or UV light on the compass card for several minutes. TAC-300 Revision C 5
TAC-CHRON Dive Chronometer The purpose of the TAC-CHRON, used on the TAC-300 navigation board, is to track leg time for navigation and also track the total dive time. The TAC-CHRON is a rugged and reliable dive chronometer with electroluminescent back lighting. Functions A = See Modes Below B = See Modes Below C = Press to change from mode to mode D = To activate the backlight Modes C = Press button to move from one mode to another. See flow below. Setting Time and Date Press A in the timekeeping mode. The seconds digits flash on the display because they are selected. Press C to change the selection in the following sequence: To reset the seconds to zero (00), press E when seconds is flashing. To set hour, minutes, month, date, and day of week press C until they flash and then E to increase the number or B to decrease the number. To return to the timekeeping mode press A Stopwatch Mode The stopwatch mode allows you to measure elapsed time for up to 23 hours and 59 minutes. Press E to start the stopwatch Press E to pause stopwatch Press E to resume stopwatch Press A to reset stopwatch 6 TAC-300 Revision C DG101 Digital Depth Gauge/Timer Module The DG101 is a digital depth gauge that measures and displays depth accurately from 0 to 330Ft (0-100m) resolution is 0.1ft (0.1m). The DG101 also functions as a bottom timer, surface interval timer, and has a separate stop- watch feature. These features are available once the unit is activated. The DG101 operates in three modes, Dive Mode, Surface Mode and Hibernation Mode. These modes are independent of each other even though that share some of the same functions. Once the DG101 is immersed in water and senses depth of 3 feet (1 meter) it activates and enters Dive Mode. In this mode the DG101 operates as a depth gauge, tracks your dive time, allows access to the stop-watch mode, and several safety functions. Once in the Dive Mode the DG101 cannot be de-activated. When ascending to the surface, if the DG101 senses a depth of 3ft (1 meter) or less for 60 seconds it will enter Surface Mode. In this mode the DG101 tracks surface intervals up to 24 hours. While in Surface Mode the DG101 memory can be accessed and allows the diver to recall their deepest excursion and display it. When recalling the max depth, the total dive time is also displayed. After 10 minutes on the surface, the DG101 will enter Hibernation Mode and shuts down. Please note the unit is not powered off but hibernating. Always check battery level before a dive. The DG101 can be put into Hibernation Mode or woken up by pushing the function buttons. Battery Level Leg/Dive/Surface Timer Depth 0.0 MAX Stopwatch Indicator Depth Warning Metric/Imperial Indicator A Button B Button DISPLAY STATUS INDICATOR: MAX = Maximum Depth = Feet of Sea Water MSW = Meters of Sea Water Depth readings and stopwatch/dive/surface times are provided through a large Red OLED display. The DG101 buttons supply access to these functions. An ambient light sensor automatically adjusts brightness of the display. All functions of the DG101 are controlled through buttons on each side of the display. Buttons are operated in two modes Short Press or Long Press. The Short Press is the quick press and release of the button to access a desired function. A Long Press is defined as pressing the button for 2 second or longer before release. TAC-300 Revision C 7