Color Dive Computer

Instruction Manual (FW 1.01.00 10/2022)

CEIL-CON

CEILING-CONTROLLED DECOMPRESSION
READ BEFORE ACTIVATING FEATURE
Ceiling-controlled decompression (CEIL-CON) aims to maximize the
inert gas pressure gradient in the leading tissue within the limit allowed
by your choice of GF LOW and GF HIGH. This results in a slightly higher
supersaturation compared to standard decompression, due to the
decrease in inert gas tissue pressure during a stationary decompression
stop. Figure 1 shows an example of the gradient factor in the leading
tissue (GF NOW) for CEIL-CON and for standard decompression, using
GF 30/85. As the mechanisms leading to decompression sickness are
not yet fully understood, caution should be exercised when performing
a ceiling-controlled decompression. If you are comfortable with a
given set of GF low/high for standard decompression, we recommend
decreasing both values by 10 when activating the CEIL-CON feature.
Perform a sufficient number of dives and become comfortable with
the procedure before gradually increasing GF low/high. For more
information about ceiling controlled decompression, please check https://
www.mares.com/en/ceiling-controlled-vs-staged-decompression-
comparison-betweendecompression-duration-and-tissue-tensions-
article-02. If you have any doubts about CEIL-CON, do not activate it.
• TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT WARNINGS 4 PART II 14

DISCLAIMER 4 • 8. DIVING WITH SIRIUS 14
PART I 5 8.1. A FEW WORDS ABOUT NITROX 14
• 1. INTRODUCTION 5 8.2. ALTITUDE 15
1.1. GLOSSARY 5 8.3. ALARMS 15
1.2. OPERATING MODES 6 8.3.1. ASCENT RATE 15
1.3. RECHARGEABLE BATTERY 6 8.3.2. MOD/PPO2 15
1.3.1. CHARGING THE BATTERY 6 8.3.3. CNS = 75% 15
1.4. COMMUNICATING VIA BLUETOOTH 6 8.3.4. MISSED DECOMPRESSION STOP 16
1.5. BUTTON OPERATION AND WATCH FUNCTIONS 6 8.3.4.1. CEILING-CONTROLLED DECO OPTION 16
1.5.1. WATCH FACES 8 8.3.4.2. EMERGENCY GRADIENT FACTORS AND
1.5.2. DIGITAL COMPASS 8 MISSED DECO STOP MODE 16
1.5.3. STOPWATCH 8 8.3.5. LOW TANK PRESSURE 17
1.5.4. COUNTDOWN TIMER 8 8.3.6. LOW BATTERY 17
1.5.5. PRE-DIVE 8 • 9. DISPLAY INFORMATION 17
1.5.6. MENUS AND SETTINGS 8 9.1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DISPLAYED DATA 18
1.6. MOUNTING AND PAIRING OF THE TANK MODULE (OPTIONAL) 9 9.2. DEEP, DECO AND SAFETY STOPS 19
1.6.1. DIVE DISPLAY AND PRESSURE INFORMATION 9 9.3. FUTURE DECOMPRESSION 19
1.6.2. INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE PRESSURE GAUGE 9.4. DIVE PROFILE 20
FUNCTION 10 9.5. TISSUE SATURATION GRAPH 20
• 2. SET DIVE 11 9.6. COMPASS 20
2.1. MODE 11 9.7. UNDERWATER MENU 20
2.2. ALGORITHM 11 • 10. AFTER THE DIVE 21
2.2.1. MAIN GF 12 • 11. DIVING WITH MORE THAN ONE GAS MIXTURE 21
2.2.2. PERSONALIZATION 12 11.1. SETTING MORE THAN ONE GAS 22
2.2.3. REPETITIVE DIVES 12 11.2. SWITCHING GAS 22
2.2.4. MULTIDAY 12 11.3. SPECIAL SITUATIONS 22
2.3. GAS INTEGRATION 12 11.3.1. SWITCHING BACK TO A GAS MIXTURE WITH LOWER OXYGEN
2.3.1. COLOR CODING FOR PRESSURE RANGES 12 CONCENTRATION 22
2.4. WARNINGS 12 11.3.2. SUBMERGING BELOW THE MOD AFTER A GAS SWITCH 23
2.4.1. MAX DEPTH 12 11.3.3. LOGBOOK FOR DIVES WITH MORE THAN ONE GAS MIXTURE 23
2.4.2. DIVE TIME 12 11.4. DIVING WITH MORE THAN ONE GAS MIXTURE - TRIMIX OR HELIOX 23
2.4.3. NO DECO 12 • 12. BOTTOM TIMER MODE 23
2.4.4. ENTERING DECO 12 12.1. DIVE VIOLATION INDUCED BOTTOM TIMER MODE 23
2.5. MULTIGAS 13
• 13. TAKING CARE OF SIRIUS 23
2.5.1. PREDICTIVE 13
13.1. TECHNICAL INFORMATION 23
2.5.2. SWITCH BELOW MOD 13
13.2. MAINTENANCE 24
2.6. FUTURE DECO 13
13.2.1. REPLACING THE BATTERY IN SIRIUS 24
2.7. WATER 13
2.8. DEEP STOP 13
• 14. WARRANTY 24
14.1. WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS 24
2.9. DECO STOP 13
14.2. HOW TO FIND THE PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER AND ELECTRONIC ID 24
2.10. ERASE DESAT. 13
2.11. ALL SILENT 13 • 15. DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE 24
2.12. ASCENT VIOL. 13
2.13. SURFACING MODE 13
2.14. CEIL-CON DECO 13
2.15. BACKLIGHT 13
2.16. COMPASS TIME 13
• 3. SET WATCH 14
3.1. LANGUAGE 14
3.2. UNITS 14
3.3. CLOCK 14
3.4. BRIGHTNESS 14
3.5. COMPASS DECLINATION 14
3.6. COMPASS CALIBRATION 14
• 4. LOGBOOK 14
• 5. DIVE PLANNER 14
• 6. INFO 14
• 7. BLUETOOTH 14

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SIRIUS Dive Computer

• IMPORTANT WARNINGS

No part of this document may be reproduced,

⚠ WARNING DISCLAIMER
stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted
in any form without the written permission of A dive computer is an electronic This manual describes how to operate an
Mares S.p.A. instrument and as such it is not immune instrument and it describes the information
to failure. To protect yourself against the provided by the instrument during a dive.
Mares adopts a policy of continuing
improvement, and therefore reserves the right unlikely event of a failure, in addition to the Neither this manual nor the instrument are a
to make changes and enhancements to any of dive computer, also use a depth gauge, a substitute for dive training, common sense and
the products described in this manual without submersible pressure gauge, a timer or good diving practices.
notice. watch, and dive tables. How the information provided by the
Under no circumstances shall Mares be held instrument is interpreted and put to use by
responsible for any loss or damage sustained ⚠ WARNING the diver is not the responsibility of Mares.
by third parties deriving from the use of this Read the manual carefully and make sure you
instrument. Do not dive if the display appears unusual understand completely how the instrument
or unclear. works and the information it provides during
a dive, including information on depth, time,
decompression obligations and all warnings
⚠ WARNING
and alarms. Unless you fully understand how
The dive computer must not be used in the instrument works and the information
conditions that preclude its use (e.g.: low it displays and unless you accept full
or no visibility, making it impossible to responsibility for using this instrument, do not
read the gauge). dive with it.

⚠ WARNING
⚠ WARNING
In particular, unless you fully understand
The dive computer cannot ensure against the implications of certain features, you
possible decompression sickness. should not use them. Examples of features
not to be used unless fully understood are:
- emergency gradient factors
- ceiling-controlled deco
- high oxygen content decompression
mixes
- trimix.

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• PART I

• 1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. GLOSSARY

AIR: Air dive

AVG: Average depth, calculated from the beginning of the dive.

CNS: Central Nervous System. CNS% is used to quantify toxic effects of oxygen.

D-TIME: Dive time, the whole time spent below a depth of 1.2m/4ft.

DESAT: Desaturation time. The time needed for the body to eliminate the nitrogen taken up during diving.

Gas integration: The feature in Sirius to include tank pressure information in its calculations and to display it on the computer screen.

Gas switching: The act of changing from one breathing gas to another.

GF: Gradient factor

Gradient Factor: Reduction of Bühlmann’s original value of maximum tolerated inert gas pressure.

Heliox: A breathing gas containing Oxygen and Helium.

Max depth: Maximum depth attained during the dive.

Maximum Operating Depth. This is the depth at which the partial pressure of oxygen (ppO2) reaches the maximum allowed
MOD:
level (ppO2max). Diving deeper than the MOD will expose the diver to unsafe ppO2 levels.

Multigas: Refers to a dive in which more than one breathing gas is used.

Nitrox: A breathing mix made of oxygen and nitrogen, with the oxygen concentration being 22% or higher.

This is the time that you can stay at the current depth and still make a direct ascent to the surface without having to perform
No deco time:
mandatory decompression stops.

NO-FLY: Minimum amount of time the diver should wait before taking a plane.

O2: Oxygen.

O2%: Oxygen concentration used by the computer in all calculations.

Pairing: The act of establishing a coded RF communication between Sirius and a dedicated device, such as a tank module.

Partial pressure of oxygen. This is the pressure of the oxygen in the breathing mix. It is a function of depth and oxygen
ppO2:
concentration. A ppO2 higher than 1.6bar is considered dangerous.

ppO2max: The maximum allowed value for ppO2. Together with the oxygen concentration it defines the MOD.

S. I.: Surface interval, the time that has elapsed since the end of the dive.

Switch depth: The depth at which the diver plans to switch to a higher oxygen concentration mix while using the multigas option.

TOD: Time Of Day

TTR: Time To Reserve, it is the time that a diver can spend at the current depth before reaching the tank reserve.

Time To Surface, the time it takes to perform the ascent from your current depth to the surface in a decompression dive,
TTS:
including all decompression stops and assuming an ascent rate of 10m/min or 33ft/min.

TTS @+X: The overall ascent time inclusive of all decompression stops if the dive is extended by X minutes at the current depth.

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1.2. OPERATING MODES 1.3.1. CHARGING THE BATTERY In DIVE MODE

Sirius charges the battery via the included BL:
The functions of the Sirius computer can induction charger. Simply lay Sirius face up on
be grouped into two categories, each - SP cycles through E-Z, COMPLICATIONS,
the pad and verify that the charging symbol
corresponding to a specific mode of operation: DIVE PROFILE, TISSUE SATURATION
appears on the display. The battery takes about
GRAPH and LIST OF STOPS (for
• watch mode: Sirius is dry on the surface. In 3 hours to charge from completely empty to
decompression dives).
this mode you can use it as a normal watch. completely full.
You can also change settings, review your - LP calls up the COMPASS, While in compass,
logbook, use the dive planner, see remaining TR-SP sets a bearing, TR-LP erases a set
desaturation after a dive, download to smart 1.4. COMMUNICATING VIA bearing. BL-SP exits the compass.
phone and much more; BLUETOOTH TL:
• dive mode: Sirius monitors depth, Sirius can communicate via low power - SP resets the stopwatch even when it is not
time, temperature and performs all bluetooth and the apps MARES or MySSI visible on the display.
decompression calculations; dive mode directly to a smartphone to transfer logbook - LP brings up the UW MENU.
itself can be broken down into 4 sub information or to perform firmware upgrades.
categories: TR:
To initiate a bluetooth connection, select
- pre-dive (Sirius is on the surface but - SP modifies the information field in the top
BLUETOOTH from the main menu, then start
actively monitoring ambient pressure, so row momentarily (E-Z) or in the top right
the Mares or MySSI app on your smartphone
that it can begin to calculate a dive the corner (COMPLICATIONS)
and follow the instructions.
instant it is submerged below 1.2m/4ft); - LP activates the backlight.
- dive; BR:
1.5. BUTTON OPERATION AND
- surfacing (Sirius is on the surface at - SP modifies the information field in the
the end of a dive; dive time calculation WATCH FUNCTIONS
bottom row momentarily (E-Z) or in the
is halted but if the diver submerges Sirius has four buttons, which we refer to as bottom right corner (COMPLICATIONS)
within three minutes the dive is resumed TL (top left), BL (bottom left), TR (top right) and - LP brings up the GAS SWITCH TABLE
including the time spent on the surface); BR (bottom right). Each button can perform (for multigas dives).
- post-dive (after the three minutes two operations, depending on whether it is
Figure 1 provides a schematic view of button
of surfacing mode, Sirius closes the pressed and released (short press - SP) or
function in watch mode and in dive mode.
logbook and reverts to a display showing pressed and held for one second (long press
desaturation time, no-fly time and surface - LP). A button operation is then defined, for
interval; this lasts until the desaturation instance, as TL-SP: top left, short press.
and the no-fly time both have been In TOD (Time Of Day display - watch mode):
reduced to zero).
BL:
- SP cycles through the three watch faces:
1.3. RECHARGEABLE BATTERY BIG, DETAIL and ANALOG; In case of
residual nitrogen from a dive, the POST DIVE
Sirius uses a rechargeable battery. A full
display appears after ANALOG.
charge allows you up to 20 hours of diving (30
hours without transmitter), depending on the - LP calls up the COMPASS. While in compass,
usage of the backlight and the temperature TR-SP sets a bearing, TR-LP erases a set
of the water. If during a dive the battery level bearing. BL-SP exits the compass.
drops to 15%, Sirius will display a low battery TL:
warning. When this appears, you should start
your final ascent to the surface. - SP brings up the STOPWATCH. Once in
stopwatch mode, TR-SP starts and stops,
⚠ WARNING BR-SP takes a lap time and resets, BL-SP
exits and returns to TOD display.
- Sirius will not enter in dive mode if the - LP brings up the COUNTDOWN TIMER.
battery level is 20% or less. Once in timer mode, TR-SP starts and
- Leaving Sirius unattended for long stops, BR-SP resets (also while the timer
periods of time such that the battery will is running), TR-LP allows to set the time
be completely discharged does not harm (when the timer is not running), BL-LP
neither the battery nor Sirius. Logbook toggles between REPEAT ON and REPEAT
data and all settings will be saved. After OFF. BL-SP exits and returns to TOD display.
charging you must however set the time TR:
and date again.
- SP puts Sirius into PRE-DIVE mode. From
- When the battery in Sirius is completely here, TR-SP brings up the GF TABLE (from
discharged, it may take up to 20 minutes which you can access the GF settings) and
from the moment it is connected to a BR-SP brings up the gas setting menu.
power source before Sirius reacts. BL-SP returns to TOD display.
- Temperature can noticeably affect - LP brings up the MENU. Once inside the
battery performance. A low battery menu, TR-SP moves up in the list while
warning may appear when diving in cold BR-SP moves down. TR-LP enters the
waters even if you think that the battery selected line while BR-LP goes back one
should have sufficient charge. level. BL-SP returns to TOD display.
- It is advised that you charge the battery if BR:
you intend to dive in cold water.
- SP changes the color of the seconds,
The rechargeable battery has a life time of scrolling through all options.
approximately 500 charging cycles. Please - LP switches the background to white and
contact your authorized Mares dealer if you the white foreground to black.
need to replace it.

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CK GUIDE / SIRIUS
FACE

SHORT PRESS
LONG PRESS
SURFACE
SHORT PRESS
LONG PRESS

INFO
START
BLUETOOTH
10:00 PRE-DIVE
REPEAT SET DIVE
ON
SET WATCH

MAIN GF
L1 00:00:00
L2 00:00:00 START 85/85 GF

EAN
00:00:00 32% 33.9m
L3 00:00:00 GAS

L4 00:00:00
MON 22
200
BAR

14
MON 22
43 MON 22

14:43 14
36
43 MON 22

14
75%

22

43
MON 22

MAX MIN
14:43 MON 22

14
SET
41.3m
TEMP
MON 22
15°C LOG
D TIME

65: 14:43
TIME OF DAY
25°
43 14
S.I. 00:03
DESAT 05:54
CNS%
GF NOW 38

5
13:58
PLAN
0°
14
MON 22

43
BA
CK
TO
MA
IN
SC
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43 BA
CK
TO
MAIN
SC
RE
EN

BA
CK
TO
MAIN
SC
RE
EN

DIVE
QUICK GUIDE / SIRIUS
DIVE
SHORT PRESS
DEPTH

37.8 m

SHORT PRESS BOOKMARK

LONG PRESS DIVE
BACK TO MAIN SCREEN
LONG PRESS BACK TO MAX
FUTURE DECO BACKLIGHT MAX
CEILING MAX DEPTH
4.4m 41.3 m
E-Z
TTS @+5 DISPLAY TEMP

15: 24°C
DEEP RST SW
DEPTH
20.5m DEPTH

37.8
BOOKMARK
m
MOD
37.8 m

60.4m
DTIME
47 DECO STOP
TTS
6:
DIVE 22: 6 m 1:
FUTURE DECO BACKLIGHT

89
AVG

MAX DEPTH 45.8m

BAR

COMPLICATIONS
DISPLAY

9:
TTR

RST SW
24°C MAX
DEPTH

37.8
DEPTH DEPTH
12
37.8
l/min
m41.3 m
37.8 m m
DTIME
47 6: TTS

21%
02
DEPTH DECO STOP
G1 21%
37.8 m
22: 6 m1:
00:00 25° 57.0m 89bar
10

89 TTR
9: 14:43
0°
20
30
40
BAR
SW 22:47 G2 50% TIME OF DAY
50
DEPTH
22.0m 190bar
37.8
60
70

30%
BATT

89
m

N2 BAR

TIME-OUT
DEPTH 5S

37.8 m
89 DEPTH DEPTH
BACK TO MAIN SCREEN

3m 4: BAR

TIME-OUT
37.8 m 37.8 m
MAIN GF

60/70
5S
G1 21% GF NOW/@SURF

00:00 25° 57.0m 89bar 0/103

0°
02
TIME-OUT G2 50% 21%
5S

ISP
LA
Y 22.0m 190bar
D CNS
E-Z
CK
TO 28%
BA
PPO2

1.01
TIME OF DAY

14:43
BATT

30%
BATT G1

30%
l/min

12

BACK TO TTR

Fig. 1

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1.5.1. WATCH FACES 1.5.2. DIGITAL COMPASS 1.5.4. COUNTDOWN TIMER

Sirius offers you a choice of watch faces (Fig. 2): Sirius has a tilt-compensated digital compass TL-LP from any TOD display brings up the
- BIG: digital time in XXL size; which can be used at almost any inclination. COUNTDOWN TIMER (Fig. 5). TR-LP allows
The compass can be called up at any moment you to set the duration. TR-SP starts and stops
on the surface or during a dive by BL-LP (Fig. the timer, BR-SP resets it (also while running).
3). With TR-SP you can set a reference bearing. BL-LP allows you to activate the automatic
This is useful for instance if you are on a boat repetition of the timer upon reaching 0. BL-SP
and there is a landmark on the shore that exits and returns to TOD display.
you can use for alignment to reach a specific
spot on that dive site. A triangle will appear to
indicate the set bearing. Additional symbols
will appear as well: squares at 90 degrees,
triangles at 120 degrees and two parallel
lines at 180 degrees, as an aid in navigation
for square, triangular and reciprocal courses.
Once underwater, align the arrow and start
swimming in that direction.

Fig. 2a

- DETAIL: digital time with seconds and

battery information;

Fig. 5

1.5.5. PRE-DIVE
TR-SP puts Sirius into PRE-DIVE mode, which
means that Sirius is ready to start a dive (Fig.
6). From this mode you also have quick access
to the GF TABLE (TR-SP) and the gas setting
menu (BR-SP).
Fig. 3

The number underneath the ribbon represents

the deviation of the direction you are pointing
at with reference to the set bearing. In dive
mode the stopwatch appears next to it, useful
to time legs of a course.
Repeating TR-SP sets a new bearing, while
Fig. 2b
TR-LP erases the set bearing.
- ANALOG: analog watch face. BL-SP exits the compass and returns to TOD
display or dive display.

1.5.3. STOPWATCH
TL-SP from any TOD display brings up the
STOPWATCH. Once in stopwatch, TR-SP starts
and stops, BR-SP takes a lap time while the
stopwatch is running and resets it when it Fig. 6
isn’t. The 3 most recent lap times are kept on
the display (Fig. 4). BL-SP exits the stopwatch.
1.5.6. MENUS AND SETTINGS
From any TOD display, TR-LP calls up the
menu of settings and functions (Fig. 7).

Fig. 2c

These are placed in a loop accessible with

BL-SP. In case of a recent dive, the POST DIVE
display is part of this loop as well.

Fig. 4

Fig. 7

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Once inside this list, TR-SP advances in one
direction, BR-SP advances in the other. TR-LP
enters the highlighted line item, whereas
BR-LP or BL-SP goes back one level. Some
HP

menus allow you to go deeper into another

menu, some allow you to set a value, change
a setting or perform an operation (such as
pairing of a transmitter). TR-SP advances in
a list or increases a value, BR-SP advances
backwards in a list or decreases a value.
TR-LP or BR-LP confirms a setting and goes Fig. 8
back one level. BL-SP goes back one level
without confirming. > 20 bar / 300 psi
NOTE
The menu contains the following entries:
- Do not force the tank module while
- SET DIVE - section 2 holding it by the plastic cap.
- SET WATCH - section 3 - Do not overtorque while using the Fig. 10
- LOGBOOK - section 4 wrench: the o-ring seal is assured as
- Within 30 seconds you should see the
soon as you feel the first resistance. The
- PLANNER - section 5 message PAIRING OK. This means you
only reason for using a wrench to tighten
are done. If you see the message PAIRING
- INFO - section 6 a bit more is to prevent the tank module
FAILED you need to repeat the whole
- BLUETOOTH - section 7 from unscrewing itself over time.
procedure. If more than two minutes have
elapsed since you opened the tank, you
The Mares tank module communicates
must turn off the valve and depressurize
1.6. MOUNTING AND PAIRING via radio frequency with Sirius. For best
the first stage completely, then wait 1
OF THE TANK MODULE transmission, we recommend positioning the
minute before attempting again.
tank module as described in Figure 9.
(OPTIONAL)
NOTE
Sirius can communicate with up to 5 tank - When diving with more than one gas
modules regarding tank pressure and gas mixture, tanks G1 through G5 must be
consumption information. Each tank module set to increasing oxygen levels. Refer
needs to be mounted on a high pressure port to section 11 for more information on
of a first stage regulator. multigas diving.
In order for Sirius to display tank pressure and - A tank module can only be paired to one
gas consumption information, you must first channel on one Sirius. If you pair the
establish a channel of communication between same tank module to a second channel
the tank module and Sirius. This is called on the same Sirius or to a second Sirius,
pairing. This operation needs to be performed the first one will be erased.
only once and ensures a permanent and
interference-free link between the two devices.
After a successful pairing of G1 to Sirius, the
home and the pre-dive display will show the
NOTE tank pressure in either bar or psi. If G1 has
To perform the pairing operation, the tank been paired but Sirius is not receiving any
module must be pressurized to at least signal, it will show - - - instead of a pressure
15bar/220psi. Hence it must be mounted value.
on a first stage regulator, which is itself Fig. 9
mounted on a full scuba tank and the valve NOTE
opened. To pair the tank module with the Sirius, - The Mares tank module has a range of
proceed as follows: approximately 1.5m/5ft.
To mount the tank module on the first stage - Go into SET DIVE/GAS INTEGR./PAIR
regulator, first remove the high pressure port - If a tank module battery is weak, Sirius
DEVICES alerts you with a screen message
plug, then screw in the tank module gently by
hand until you feel a minimum of resistance, - Choose the channel that you wish to assign referencing the channel designation
then use a 19mm wrench to tighten it (Fig. 8). to the device (if this is your only tank module assigned to the tank module in question.
for single gas diving, choose G1. G2 through - During a dive, you can ask Sirius to
G5 are used for multigas dives. More display the battery status of the tank
information on this in section 11);
HP
module. More information about this in
- The message WAITING FOR PAIRING - section 8.3.6 and 9.
OPEN THE TANK appears on Sirius.
Refer to the dedicated tank module manual for
- Keep Sirius within 1 m / 3 ft of the tank
information on how to replace the battery in
module and open the tank. The message
the tank module.
READY FOR PAIRING appears on Sirius. If
RADIO ERROR appears, exit with BL-SP and
repeat. NOTE
- You do NOT need to repeat the pairing
- Place Sirius against the tank module as procedure after a battery replacement in
shown in Figure 10. Sirius must touch the tank module.
HP
on the tank module.
- You do NOT need to repeat the pairing
procedure if the battery in Sirius is
completely empty.
- You do NOT need to repeat the pairing
procedure after upgrading the firmware
in your Sirius.

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1.6.1. DIVE DISPLAY AND PRESSURE The pressure gauge must not be used in
INFORMATION conditions that preclude its use (e.g.: low or no
From the factory Sirius has no paired visibility that makes it impossible to read the
transmitters and on a dive the display would gauge) and under which it is necessary to use
be optimized for use without tank pressure appropriate safety devices.
(Figures 11 and 12). As soon as you pair a The pressure gauge is designed for use
transmitter to G1, the display automatically exclusively with Nitrox, up to 100% oxygen.
switches to the format with tank pressure The use of air (EN 12021) or any mixture other
(Figures 13 and 14). If for any reason you want than Nitrox or oxygen would contaminate the
to switch back to the dive display without equipment, requiring cleaning and servicing by
tank pressure (maybe because you are on a a Qualified Technician at a Mares Lab Service
liveaboard, the transmitter has a dead battery Center before it can be used with nitrox or
and you are using a standard pressure gauge), oxygen again.
you can DEACTIVATE the transmitter with
It must be kept in mind that the depth and
TL-LP from the PAIRING menu. TL-LP will
duration of the dive are strictly dependent on
reactivate the transmitter again once you are
the percentage of oxygen in the breathable
ready to return to the display with transmitter
mixture.
(Fig. 15). Fig. 14
⚠ WARNING

Training is compulsory before the device

described in these instructions may be used.
The user must have received adequate
prior training on the use of SCUBA diving
equipment, both for use with air and for use
with Nitrox.

⚠ WARNING
Fig. 15 Gaskets and o-rings for the Nitrox pressure
gauge must be lubricated exclusively with
1.6.2. INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE oxygen-compatible grease; in the presence
PRESSURE GAUGE FUNCTION of oxygen-rich mixtures, the use of other
The pressure gauge (tank module) described types of lubricants may spark an explosion.

Fig. 11 in this manual is manufactured by Mares SpA,

Salita Bonsen 4, 16035 Rapallo, Italy. ⚠ WARNING
The accuracy of the pressure measurement is:
In the event of use with mixtures
at 50bar ± 5bar contaminated with oil, the entire system
at 100bar ± 10bar must be cleaned and serviced by a Qualified
at 200bar ± 10bar Technician at a Mares Lab Service Center.
at 300bar ± 15bar
at 750psi ± 75psi
at 1500psi ± 150psi CHECKS PRIOR TO USE, PREPARING FOR
at 3000psi ± 150psi THE DIVE AND USE
Slowly open the tank valve to avoid the “water
at 4350psi ± 220psi
hammer” effect resulting from the high pressure
Connecting port airflow: <100 liters/min. at a
entering the tank module.
pressure of 100 bar.
When using Nitrox or oxygen, always open the
tank valve very slowly to reduce the risk of an
CE CERTIFICATION
explosion.
The pressure gauge is a Category III device as
defined under European Regulation 2016/425, Once the tank valve is open and the system is
and complies with the specifications set pressurized, close the valve and make sure
Fig. 12 out in the harmonized European Standard there are no leaks, checking that the pressure
EN250:2014 for use with air. It is compliant indicated by the dive computer is stable and
with the specifications set forth in the does not drop. If a drop in pressure is detected,
harmonized European Standard EN 13949:2003 do not dive and double check the entire
for use with oxygen-rich mixtures (Nitrox). system.
The pressure gauge described in this During the dive, remember to check the
instruction manual has been tested and residual pressure frequently.
CE certified to a maximum depth of 50m by In addition to a numeric value for the tank
Registered Test Center 0474 - RINA Via Corsica pressure, Sirius uses color coding for an
12, 16128, Genova, Italy. immediate at-a-glance tank pressure
visualization. The color is applied to the lower
APPLICATION screen divider bar. When the tank pressure
The submersible pressure gauge is a safety reaches 50 bar / 500 psi, the inside of the
device for monitoring residual pressure in the bar turns red, to alert the diver of a low tank
tank, designed to be used as part of a SCUBA pressure situation.
set (open-circuit, self-contained underwater
breathing apparatus). The tank module must only be used with CE-
marked SCUBA components.
The gauge can be used in cold water (below 10
Fig. 13 °C / 50 °F). Maximum operating depth is 150
m / 492 ft.

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MARKING
Allows you to silence the dive ⚠ WARNING
The instrument markings are the following: ALL SILENT
computer. - Diving with Nitrox may only be
• EN250: tested and certified according to
European Norm EN250; attempted by experienced divers after
Allows you to turn off the dive
proper training from an internationally
• CE 0474: CE conformity and identification violation due to uncontrolled
recognized agency.
number of notified body controlling ascent. This is for dive
ASCENT - Before every dive and after changing
production in compliance with Module D of instructors only, who may
VIOL. the tank, you must make sure that
European Regulation 2016/425 find themselves in such a
situation because of their the set oxygen concentration in Sirius
• 300 bar (NITROX/O2 200 bar max)
teaching requirements. corresponds to the oxygen concentration
in the tank. Setting the wrong oxygen
CARE, STORAGE AND TRANSPORT Allows you to set the time concentration can lead to serious injury
SURFACING
Rinse your regulator and tank module interval after surfacing or death.
MODE
thoroughly in fresh water after every dive. before the dive is closed.
Ensure that the dust cap is installed on This is also the menu where you would be
Allows you to switch between
the first stage prior to doing so. Store the setting your decompression gases if you dived
CEIL-CON staged decompression and
regulator and tank module in a dry place away with more than one gas. See chapter 11 for
DECO continuous ascent (CEILing
from direct sunlight. When travelling with more information about diving with more than
CONtrolled).
your equipment, it is best to use a padded bag one gas or for dives with trimix.
such as is commonly used to transport diving Allows you to choose
between AUTO-OFF (the With BR-SP from PRE-DIVE you have direct
equipment.
backlight stays on for only access to the last used gas setting menu.
BACKLIGHT
6 s) or PUSH ON/PUSH OFF
• 2. SET DIVE (the light stays only until you 2.2. ALGORITHM
turn it off manually).
Allows you to set the duration Sirius employs the unmodified Bühlmann
MENU Description ZH-L16C algorithm with gradient factors.
of the compass display before
SET DIVE it reverts back to the dive Gradient factors are used to lower the
COMPASS data. You can set this value maximum tolerated inert gas pressure in the
Allows you to choose tissues with respect to Bühlmann’s original
MODE between air, nitrox, trimix and TIME to, 15 seconds or PUSH ON/
PUSH OFF. If set to PUSH values. This results in less nitrogen in the body
bottom timer mode. at the end of the dive, which under normal
ON/PUSH OFF, you exit
Allows you to set gradient compass mode with BL-SP. circumstances makes the dive safer. Gradient
ALGORITHM factors, personalization factors are expressed in pairs: the first value,
levels, and more. also called GF low, represents the reduction of
the original Bühlmann value that defines the
Allows you to synchronize 2.1. MODE beginning of the final ascent (relevant only in
your Sirius with optional tank decompression dives); the second value, also
modules and to define all In this menu you define the type of gas you
called GF high, represents the reduction of
GAS INTEGR. parameters concerning gas will be breathing during the dive (AIR as
the original Bühlmann value that defines the
integration (tank volume, SINGLE GAS, NITROX as SINGLE GAS, NITROX
residual nitrogen at the surface at the end of
operating tank pressure, tank as MULTIGAS, TRIMIX as MULTIGAS). You
a dive. As an example GF 50/85 will get you to
reserve and more). can also set Sirius to BOTTOM TIMER, in
the surface with a 15% lower gradient factor
which case Sirius will show only time, depth
Allows you to define and with respect to Bühlmann’s original maximum
and temperature: it will not carry out any
WARNINGS activate certain warnings tolerated inert gas pressure and, if this was a
decompression calculation and it will not show
individually. decompression dive, your first decompression
any warnings and alarms.
stop would have been at a depth such that you
Allows you to define Use TR-SP or BR-SP to highlight your choice, would not have exceeded 50% of the gradient
MULTIGAS parameters relating to then press TR-LP to activate it. AIR is the with respect to Bühlmann’s original value at
multigas dives. equivalent of setting NITROX to 21% and a that depth.
ppO2max of 1.4bar.
Allows you to set the For more information about
parameters for the future When selecting NITROX, you are taken to gradient factors, please refer to
FUTURE a submenu in which you can define the
deco prediction. Please refer www.mares.com/sports/diving/gradientfactor
DECO percentage of oxygen in the mixture (O2%) and
to section 2.6 for more details TR-SP from PRE-DIVE displays a table listing
on this. the maximum value of oxygen partial pressure
all settings (Fig. 16). From here, TR-LP gives
(ppO2max) for up to three breathing mixes. The
Allows you to choose you direct access to the ALGORITHM menu.
WATER maximum possible value for the ppO2max is
between salt and fresh water. 1.6bar. Most training agencies recommend not
Allows you to activate or to exceed a value of 1.4bar.
DEEP STOP deactivate the visualization of Once inside this menu, use TR-SP or BR-SP to
deep stops. change the O2%, and watch how this affects the
Allows you to choose the maximum operating depth (MOD). Then with
depth of the shallowest stop TR-LP move on to the ppO2max and use TR-SP
DECO STOP or BR-SP to change the value, again noticing
among 3m/10ft, 4.5m/15ft,
6m/20ft. how this affects the MOD. With TR-LP save and
exit the menu. Note that you can press BR-LP
Allows you to reset the after having set the O2% to save and exit
inert gas saturation to zero, skipping the ppO2max setting.
thereby erasing the effects of
ERASE a previous dive. This is only for
DESAT people who plan to lend their
computer to another diver
who has not performed a dive
within the last 24 hours.
Fig. 16

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SIRIUS Dive Computer

2.2.1. MAIN GF 2.2.3. REPETITIVE DIVES coding as described below. Default values are
This is where you set the conservatism level The original Bühlmann algorithm assumes 100bar and 1500 psi.
of the ZH-L16C algorithm via gradient factors. normal offgassing of inert gas via diffusion The fifth menu, TANK RESERVE, is the value
We use Bühlmann’s original values reduced by after a dive. This seems to work well for at which an alarm is triggered because
15% as a starting point, and you can make the most people and indeed most dive computers you should always be at the surface before
algorithm more conservative from there. There available today compute repetitive dives like reaching this level. Furthermore, this value is
are four predefined sets of gradient factors this. There is evidence however that some used to calculate the TTR value (see section
with increasing conservatism from R0 (85/85) people produce bubbles after a dive, or 8.3.5 and 9.1). This can be set individually for
to R3 (50/60) for recreational dives and from produce more bubbles than others, and these each tank (G1 through G5). Default values are
T0 (30/85) to T3 (25/40) for tech dives. You bubbles though harmless slow down the 50bar and 500psi.
can also enter the GF low and GF high values offgassing process. Surface intervals of three
directly via the CUSTOM setting. The default hours or longer are known to dissipate most 2.3.1. COLOR CODING FOR PRESSURE
value is R0 (85/85). if not all bubbles. Sirius allows you to account RANGES
for this by applying an additional conservatism In addition to a numeric value for the tank
2.2.2. PERSONALIZATION to repetitive dives, reducing both gradient pressure, Sirius uses color coding for an
This menu allows you to define additional factor values by 8 upon surfacing from a dive immediate at-a-glance tank pressure
conservatism in a way similar to going from and then increasing it again by 1 every 15 visualization. The color is applied to the lower
R0 to R1, R2 or R3 but in a more personal minutes of surface interval. When setting REP screen divider. The pressure range from
way. It has three submenus, called PHYSIO, DIVE to ON you will have recovered the full operating tank pressure to empty tank is
DIVE, I TODAY. The values set in each menu gradient factor values after a two-hour surface split into 4 ranges, from BLUE to GREEN to
are subtracted from the MAIN GF values interval. Any dive started before such surface YELLOW to RED. The ranges are so defined:
yielding the values used by Sirius for the interval will carry an automatic additional
gradient factor reduction. If you set the value BLUE: the upper half between MAX PRESSURE
decompression calculations.
to OFF, the GF values are not modified during and HALF TANK
PHYSIO allows you to define an additional
a surface interval. GREEN: lower half between MAX PRESSURE
conservatism based on how you feel about
and HALF TANK
yourself and diving overall. Each step from
2.2.4. MULTIDAY
LOW to MEDIUM to HIGH incrementally YELLOW: between HALF TANK and
reduces both gradient factor values by 10. Increasing inert gas load on your tissues over 50bar/500psi.
There is also a setting called ADVANCED several days of diving has effects that are not
fully understood and are different from person RED: below 50bar / 500psi
(ADV), which increases the gradient factor by
5 so that a maximum of 90/90 can be achieved. to person. Most dive computers available today
This is only for experienced divers who have do not account for this and compute simple 2.4. WARNINGS
accumulated enough experience to know they inert gas offgassing by diffusion. Sirius allows
can tolerate such levels of inert gas. We do not you to increase the conservatism automatically
for each day of diving with less than 24-hours 2.4.1. MAX DEPTH
recommend doing this since it increases the
of surface interval by reducing both gradient Sirius allows you to set an alarm at a depth
risk of decompression sickness thus Sirius
factor values by 2 on the second day, an independent of the MOD. The default value
requires that you insert a code (1234) to allow
additional 2 on the third day and an additional is OFF. Using TR-SP or BR-SP you can set it
the setting.
2 on the fourth day up to a maximum of 6. between 10m / 30ft and up to just shy of the
The value set in PHYSIO remains stored until MOD, in 1m / 5ft increments. Upon reaching
you manually change it. The default value is the defined depth an alarm similar in behaviour
OFF. 2.3. GAS INTEGRATION to the MOD alarm (section 8.3.2) is triggered,
DIVE allows you to define an additional albeit with the message MAX DEPTH REACHED.
This menu contains five submenus. The first
conservatism based on how you feel about
one allows you to pair the tank modules to 2.4.2. DIVE TIME
the dive conditions. Each step from LOW to
Sirius. Please refer to section 1.6 for the
MEDIUM to HIGH incrementally reduces both Sirius allows you to set a time alarm,
description of the pairing process.
gradient factor values by 3. If you think there triggering also a warning at half of the set
will be much current or the water will be The second menu, TANK VOLUME, allows time limit. The default value is OFF. Using
very cold, pick one of these settings. Since you to set the size of the volume of the tank, the TR-SP or BR-SP buttons, you can set the
conditions can actually be different from what individually for G1 through G5. This parameter value between 20 and 90 minutes in 2-minute
you expected, this parameter can be edited is important for a correct evaluation of your increments. Upon reaching half of the set limit,
also DURING the dive (via the underwater gas consumption in l/min or cu ft /min. Default the message TURN AROUND appears and
menu). The default value is OFF. setting is 12l for metric system and 80 cubic stays on the display until you hit any button to
feet in imperial. For the imperial setting it acknowledge it. Upon reaching the set time
The value set in DIVE resets automatically to
is paramount that you also set the correct limit, the message TIME LIMIT appears and
OFF at midnight.
operating tank pressure, since the size of the stays on the display until you hit any button to
I TODAY allows you to define an additional tank is referenced to this pressure. acknowledge it.
conservatism based on how you feel about
The third menu, MAX PRESSURE, is where
yourself today, for instance to account for 2.4.3. NO DECO
you define the nominal fill pressure of your
a restless night or not having hydrated When this is set to ON, a warning will alert you
tanks. This can be set individually for each
sufficiently. Each step from LOW to MEDIUM when the NO STOP time reaches 2 minutes.
tank (G1 through G5). This value is used to
to HIGH incrementally reduces both gradient
scale the graphic tank representation but also
factor values by 5. 2.4.4. ENTERING DECO
to define the pressure ranges for color coding
The default value is OFF. Also the value set (described in section 2.3.1). When the units are When this is set to ON, a warning will alert you
in I TODAY resets automatically to OFF at set to ft/°F/psi, this value is important because when a mandatory decompression stop has
midnight. together with the tank volume it allows Sirius been calculated by Sirius.
to correctly evaluate your gas consumption
in cu ft/min. Default values are 200bar and
3000psi.
The fourth menu, HALF TANK, is the value
at which Sirius triggers a half tank warning.
This can be set individually for each tank (G1
through G5). This value is also used in the
definition of the pressure ranges for color

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2.5. MULTIGAS 2.9. DECO STOP 2.13. SURFACING MODE
This menu allows you to choose the depth of In this menu you can set the duration of the
2.5.1. PREDICTIVE the shallowest stop among 3m/10ft, 4.5m/15ft interval from the moment you reach the
When set to ON, Sirius will consider all and 6m/20ft. Decompression times increase surface to when the dive computer closes the
gases in the decompression calculation, when the shallowest stop is deeper. dive. During this interval you can submerge
with switches carried out at the MOD of each again and resume the dive. This menu allows
gas. When set to OFF, the decompression For the setting to be active the following
conditions have to be met: you to change the default 3-minute interval to
calculation will consider the currently any value between 1 minute and 45 minutes.
breathed gas only. See Section 11 for more - predictive multigas is ON;
information about the PREDICTIVE feature. - at least one gas is set to an oxygen
The default value is ON. percentage of at least 50%; 2.14. CEIL-CON DECO
- when prompted to do so, the gas switch is This feature allows you to decompress
2.5.2. SWITCH BELOW MOD carried out. following the ceiling (0.1 m / 1 ft decrements)
When set to ON, Sirius will allow a switch to a instead of the common 3 m / 10 ft steps. This is
gas at a depth deeper than the MOD of the gas If these conditions are not met, Sirius will
recalculate the decompression with a 3 m / 10 particularly advantageous when the difference
(resulting in an immediate MOD alarm). between GF low and GF high is considerable.
ft shallowest stop.
The default value is ON. Turning this option ON makes the CEILING
become the default indication in the upper
2.10. ERASE DESAT. right corner of the display once you are within
2.6. FUTURE DECO 3 m / 10 ft of the deepest stop, and allows
Sirius allows you to reset the desaturation you to ascend to the ceiling without incurring
In this menu you can define the parameters of in the computer. Any tissue saturation into a deco stop violation. The decompression
the future deco prediction and of the runaway information from a recent dive will be reset to schedule itself is still displayed in the usual 3
deco alarm. Refer to section 9.3 for more zero and the computer treats the next dive as m / 10 ft steps. Once the ceiling has reached
information. a non-repetitive dive. This is useful when the the value of 6.0 m / 20 ft, the remainder of the
computer is loaned to another diver who has decompression has to be carried out in the
not dived in the last 24 hours. standard way at 6.0 m / 20 ft and, if applicable,
2.7. WATER
at 4.5 / 15 ft m or 3.0 m / 10 ft. In order to
You can set the computer to fresh water, salt ⚠ WARNING remind the diver of this, the upper right field
water or EN13319 calibration, depending will show STOP followed by depth of the stop.
Diving after having reset the desaturation
on where you intend to dive. Setting the The actual ceiling can still be called up but
is extremely dangerous and is very likely to
wrong water type entails an error in depth within 4 seconds STOP and the depth of the
cause serious injury or death. Do not reset
measurement of maximum 3% (i.e. at a stop are shown again.
the desaturation unless you have a valid
depth of 30m/100ft, a computer set to salt reason to do so.
water will show 29m/97ft in fresh water NOTE
whereas a computer set to fresh water will Once inside the menu, you must enter the When CEIL-CON is turned on and you have
show 31m/103ft in salt water). Note that this security code once you decide to proceed with a decompression obligation, the display
does not affect the proper functioning of the the reset. The security code is 1234. defaults to COMPLICATIONS. E-Z is not
computer, since the computer performs all available anymore due to the fact that near
of the calculations based purely on pressure After entering the security code you will get a the decompression stop the CEILING has to
measurements. EN13319 corresponds to a confirmation of the successful completion of be displayed next to the current depth.
water density of 1.0197kg/l and it is used in the operation.
European Norm 13319.
2.11. ALL SILENT 2.15. BACKLIGHT
2.8. DEEP STOP In this menu you can disable audible alarms. This menu allows you to choose between
Sirius calculates a deep stop for air and nitrox AUTO-OFF (the backlight stays on for only 6
dives only. The depth is defined as that at ⚠ WARNING s) or PUSH ON/PUSH OFF (the light stays only
which the 5th compartment (27-minute half until you turn it off manually). This setting
Disabling audible alarms can lead you into applies to the duration of the backlight in dive
time) switches from ongassing to offgassing. potentially dangerous situation and could
Stopping at this depth during an ascent mode only.
result in serious injury or death.
allows the first four tissues to offgas at a
relatively high ambient pressure (theoretically
2.16. COMPASS TIME
preventing microbubble formation) without
causing excessive nitrogen uptake in the other 2.12. ASCENT VIOL. This menu allows you to set the duration of the
tissues. The deep stop, when calculated, is compass display before it reverts back to the
If the ascent rate exceeds 120% of the allowed
shown in the top right corner of the display, dive data. You can set this value to 15 seconds
value over a depth change of more than
next to the current depth. The deep stop is or PUSH ON/PUSH OFF. If set to PUSH ON/
20m/66ft, due to the potential of harmful
optional, not carrying it out does not introduce PUSH OFF, you exit compass mode with
bubble formation, Sirius locks the computer
any penalties and its duration is NOT included BL-SP. This setting applies to dive mode only.
for 24 hours in order to prevent you from diving
in the total ascent time.
again. In this menu, you have the option to
This menu allows you turn off the calculation disable the locking up of the computer in the
and display of the deep stop. The default event of an uncontrolled ascent.
setting is OFF.
⚠ WARNING

- An uncontrolled ascent increases your

risk of decompression sickness (DCS)
- This feature is intended for very
experienced divers only, such as dive
instructors, who take full responsibility
for the consequences of turning off this
function.

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• 3. SET WATCH 3.6. COMPASS CALIBRATION increase your dive time and see what your
corresponding decompression obligation
The digital compass in Sirius is calibrated from would be. Use BR-LP or BL-SP to return to the
MENU Description the factory and does not require, under normal no decompression limits. From here BR-LP or
circumstances, any further maintenance. BL-SP exits the dive planner.
SET WATCH In certain instances, however, such as after
exposure to extremely intense magnetic fields,
Allows you to set the language
it may be necessary to recalibrate the compass
LANGUAGE
for the user interface, all • 6. INFO
to ensure its accuracy. If you notice an obvious
menus and warning messages
deviation in the indication of the compass, This submenu provides various information
during the dive.
access this menu and perform the calibration about the hardware and software of your
Allows you to choose between as described below. Sirius.
UNITS metric (m, °C, bar) and First you must enter the security code, 1234.
imperial (ft, °F, psi) units. Then the image shown in Figure 17 appears on
the display. • 7. BLUETOOTH
Allows you to set the date,
time, time zone shift when
CLOCK This menu starts the bluetooth connection to a
travelling, and a wake-up
smart device via the MARES or MySSI app.
alarm.

Allows you to set the

BRIGHTNESS maximum brightness of the • PART II
backlight.

Allows you to compensate

COMPASS between magnetic north • 8. DIVING WITH SIRIUS
DECL. and geographic north in the
digital compass.

COMPASS Allows you to recalibrate the 8.1. A FEW WORDS ABOUT NITROX
CLBR compass.
Nitrox is the term used to describe breathing
gases made of oxygen-nitrogen mixes with
an oxygen percentage higher than 21% (air).
3.1. LANGUAGE Fig. 17 Because Nitrox contains less nitrogen than
air, there is less nitrogen loading on the
In this menu you can set the language for the Perform repeated revolutions of the device diver’s body at the same depth as compared to
user interface and for alarm messages during around its own axis while rotating the axis itself. breathing air.
the dive. Visit https://www.mares.com/en/download However, the increase in oxygen concentration
for a link to a video describing the process. in Nitrox implies an increase in oxygen partial
3.2. UNITS pressure in the breathing mix at the same
depth. At higher than atmospheric partial
You can choose between metric (depth in • 4. LOGBOOK pressures, oxygen can have toxic effects on the
meters, temperature in °C, tank pressure in human body. These can be lumped into two
bar) and imperial (depth in feet, temperature Sirius can record the profiles of over 100 categories:
in °F, tank pressure in psi). hours of diving, at a sampling rate of 5
- Sudden effects due to oxygen partial
seconds. The information can be transferred
pressure over 1.4bar. These are not related
to a Smartphone (Mares or MySSI app, via
3.3. CLOCK bluetooth). In addition, Sirius can show most
to the length of the exposure to high partial
pressure oxygen, and can vary in terms of the
This menu allows you to set the time format, of the information directly on the display. On
exact level of partial pressure they happen
time, date, time zone shift and wake-up alarm. the main page of the logbook you will see a
at. It is commonly accepted that partial
listing of all dives, including date, time the
pressures up to 1.4bar are tolerable, and
dive started, depth and dive time. Scroll up
several training agencies advocate maximum
3.4. BRIGHTNESS and down using TR-SP and BR-SP, then press
oxygen partial pressures up to 1.6bar.
TR-LP to access the details of the dive. BR-SP
This menu allows you to change the brightness scrolls through pages of data and profile and - Long exposure effects to oxygen partial
of the display between three levels, LOW, MED BL-SP goes back one level. pressures over 0.5bar due to repeated and/
and HIGH. This applies to the backlight in or long dives. These can affect the central
watch mode only. The sub menu DIVE contains nervous system, cause damage to lungs or
the two options HIGH and MAX. MAX is to other vital organs.
• 5. DIVE PLANNER
brighter but uses more power. Default setting Sirius keeps you safe with respect to these two
for DIVE is HIGH. This function allows you to plan your next effects in the following ways (as long as it is
dive. In case you dived recently, with TR-SP set to either AIR or NITROX):
you can enter an additional surface interval
3.5. COMPASS DECLINATION • Against sudden effects: Sirius has an MOD
in 15-minute increments between now and alarm set for a user-defined ppO2max. As
Depending on the exact location on the planet, when you intend to dive: the residual nitrogen you enter the oxygen concentration for the
there can be a deviation between true North load will be adapted accordingly. Sirius will dive, Sirius shows you the corresponding
and magnetic North. Any compass will always consider all active gases and set gradient MOD for the defined ppO2max. The default
show magnetic North, so via this menu you can factors, listed for reference at the bottom value of ppO2max from the factory is 1.4bar.
set a value for the so-called declination that will of the screen. Then enter the planner with This can be adjusted to your preference
make the compass show true North instead. TR-LP; with TR-SP and BR-SP you can scroll between 1.2 and 1.6bar. Please refer to
through the no decompression limits for section 2.1 for more information on how to
all depths, in 3m / 10ft increments, up to change this setting. If Sirius is set to AIR,
the MOD for the gas in use. With TR-LP you the ppO2max is set to 1.4bar by default.
can see what would happen if for a given
depth you extended your dive time beyond • Against long exposure effects: Sirius
the no decompression limit. Use TR-SP to “tracks” the exposure by means of the

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 CNS % (Central Nervous System). At levels If Sirius determines an ascent rate higher than
of 100% and higher there is risk of long set limits, the fast ascent alarm is triggered:
exposure effects, and consequently Sirius an audible alarm goes off, the screen dividers
will activate an alarm when this level of start blinking in red and the message SLOW! is
CNS% is reached. Sirius also warns you displayed on the screen (Fig. 18).
when the CNS level reaches 75%. Note that
the CNS% is independent of the value of
ppO2max set by the user.

8.2. ALTITUDE
Atmospheric pressure is a function of altitude
and of weather conditions. This is an important
aspect to consider for diving, because the
atmospheric pressure surrounding you has an
influence on uptake and subsequent release
of nitrogen. Above a certain altitude, the
decompression algorithm has to change in Fig. 19
order to account for the effect of the change
The message is displayed until you press any
in atmospheric pressure. Sirius automatically
button to acknowledge having seen it, but the
adapts the algorithm by sensing the ambient
depth and the MOD remain in red until the
pressure every 20 seconds even when it is
Fig. 18 situation has been corrected.
turned off.
While the alarm is active you can call up the
This persists until the ascent rate is reduced compass or the gas switch table, but the top
NOTE
to below the pertinent limit. The limits are row will continue showing the depth and MOD
We do not recommend diving at altitudes
dependent on the current depth as follow: in red until the situation has been corrected.
above 3700m / 12100ft. If you do, set Sirius
to BOTTOM TIMER and find appropriate
Depth Speed in Depth in Speed in ⚠ WARNING
altitude dive tables.
in m m/min feet ft/min
When the MOD alarm is triggered, ascend
> 50 m 20 > 165 ft 60 immediately until the alarm stops. Failure to
8.3. ALARMS do so could result in serious injury or death.
30 – 50 m 15 100 – 165 ft 45
Sirius can alert you of potentially dangerous
situations. There are six different alarms: 10 – 30 m 10 30 – 100 ft 30 8.3.3. CNS = 75%
- Ascent rate alarm; < 10m 5 < 30ft 15 ⚠ WARNING
- Exceeding a safe ppO2/MOD;
When the CNS reaches 100% there is
- CNS =75%; ⚠ WARNING danger of oxygen toxicity. Sirius starts
- Missed decompression stop; alerting you when you reach 75%.
If the ascent rate exceeds 120% of the
- Low tank pressure; allowed value over a depth change of Oxygen toxicity exposure is tracked on Sirius
- Low battery during the dive. more than 20m/66ft, Sirius locks the by means of the CNS% based on currently
computer for 24 hours in order to prevent accepted recommendations for exposure limits.
⚠ WARNING you from diving again. You can disable this This toxicity is expressed as a percentage value
function in the menu ASCENT VIOL. This which ranges from 0% to 100%. When the value
When in bottom timer mode, all warnings should only be done by highly experienced exceeds 75%, Sirius switches automatically to
and all alarms are OFF aside for the low divers, who take full responsibility for the the COMPLICATIONS display and the message
battery alarm. consequences of this action. CNS > 75% is displayed until you hit any button
to acknowledge having seen it (Fig. 20). For as
NOTE 8.3.2. MOD/PPO2 long as the CNS value stays above 75%, the field
- Alarms are both visual and audible, as which can be selected via the BR-SP button
described in detail below. ⚠ WARNING shows the CNS value in red and it becomes the
default value. If you push the BR-SP button to
- If you are in any graphic display mode - The MOD should not be exceeded. view any other value, it will remain for 4s only,
(compass, dive profile, or tissue graph) Disregarding the alarm can lead to and then return to the CNS value.
when an alarm is triggered, you will be serious injury or death.
kicked out of that mode and back to the
- Exceeding a ppO2 of 1.6bar can lead to
standard numeric display.
sudden convulsions resulting in serious
- Ascent rate alarm has priority over injury or death.
other alarms if they are triggered
simultaneously. When the diver reaches a depth at which the
ppO2 of the inspired gas exceeds the maximum
8.3.1. ASCENT RATE limit entered in the corresponding setting
(from 1.2 to 1.6bar), the display temporarily
As soon as depth decreases Sirius activates
switches to the COMPLICATIONS lay-out, an
the ascent rate control algorithm and displays
audible alarm goes off, the depth is shown in
the calculated value both numerically and
red and the message MOD! is shown at the
graphically.
bottom of the display (Fig. 19).
⚠ WARNING

A rapid ascent increases the risk of

decompression sickness.
Fig. 20

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If the oxygen toxicity level reaches 75%, ascend 8.3.4.2. EMERGENCY GRADIENT FACTORS 8.3.4.2.1. CEILING-CONTROLLED DECO
to shallower depth to decrease oxygen loading AND MISSED DECO STOP MODE OPTION
and consider terminating the dive. If the stop depth is exceeded by less than 1m If CEIL-CON DECO is set to ON, and you exceed
(3ft) for more than three minutes or by more the CEILING by up to 0.3m /1 ft for 1 minute or
⚠ WARNING than 1m (3ft) for more than 1 minute, Sirius more, Sirius will automatically switch to the
will automatically switch to the EMERGENCY EMERGENCY gradient factors (95/95), display
Diving with oxygen toxicity at levels of 75%
gradient factors (95/95), display the messagge the messagge MAIN GF > GF 95/95 (Fig. 23),
or greater may put you into a potentially
MAIN GF > GF 95/95 (Fig. 23), and, if and, if compatible with the current depth, keep
hazardous situation, which could result in
compatible with the current depth, keep you you out of a dive violation. The message MAIN
serious injury or death.
out of a dive violation. The message MAIN GF GF > GF 95/95 is displayed until you press any
> GF 95/95 is displayed until you press any button to acknowledge having seen it. If you
8.3.4. MISSED DECOMPRESSION STOP button to acknowledge having seen it. exceed the CEILING by more than 0.3 m / 1 ft
the switch to the EMERGENCY gradient factors
⚠ WARNING (95/95) is instantaneous.
Violating a mandatory decompression If the EMERGENCY gradient factors are not
obligation may result in serious injury or compatible with the current depth, Sirius
death. considers this a dive violation and the display
will show VIOLATION - DECO! (Fig. 24).
If you ascend above the decompression stop In this case, if the diver attempts a repetitive
depth by more than 0.3m (1ft), an audible dive after surfacing, Sirius will function only as
alarm goes off and the message DECO STOP! a depth gauge and timer (bottom timer mode),
is displayed at the bottom of the screen (Fig. and it will display the message LOCKED BY
21). This alarm remains active until you return PREVIOUS DIVE.
to the correct depth.
NOTE
The purpose of this is to provide you, when
the circumstances allow it, with the means
to perform an alternative decompression
and to prevent a computer lockdown
Fig. 23 after surfacing. To perform an alternative
If the EMERGENCY gradient factors are not decompression, observe the values of GF
compatible with the current depth, Sirius NOW/GF @SURF and ascend so as to keep
considers this a dive violation and the display both values as close as possible to the
will show VIOLATION - DECO! (Fig. 24). original MAIN GF values within the limits of
your gas supply.

⚠ WARNING

The combination GF 95/95 is more

conservative than the standard unmodified
Bühlmann (which corresponds to GF
Fig. 21 100/100) but it carries an increased risk
of decompression sickness with respect
⚠ WARNING to the standard settings in Sirius. Avoid
violating the decompression obligations
Never ascend above the displayed dictated by MAIN GF but if it happens
decompression stop depth. anyway ascend trying to keep GF NOW/GF
@SURF as low as possible.
8.3.4.1. CEILING-CONTROLLED DECO OPTION
If CEIL-CON DECO is set to ON, the message 8.3.5. LOW TANK PRESSURE
CEILING! will be triggered as soon as you
Fig. 24 When during a decompression dive Sirius
exceed the CEILING (Fig. 22).
calculates a TTR which is inferior to the
In this case, if the diver attempts a repetitive total ascent time, the message LOW TANK
dive after surfacing, Sirius will function only as PRESSURE appears on the display and
a depth gauge and timer (bottom timer mode), remains there until you hit any button to
and it will display the message LOCKED BY acknowledge having seen it (Fig 25). We
PREVIOUS DIVE. strongly suggest initiating an ascent when this
situation arises, in order to avoid running out
of breathing gas during the decompression
stop.

Fig. 22

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 the display switches to COMPLICATIONS • 9. DISPLAY INFORMATION
and the lower right corner shows the battery
information in red (Fig. 28). If you push the TR-SP from the home menu puts Sirius in
BR-SP button to view any other value, it will PRE-DIVE to ensure that monitoring of the
remain for 4s only, and then return to the dive starts as soon as a depth of 1.2m/4ft is
battery value. reached. If you start the dive without putting
Sirius into pre-dive mode, Sirius will switch
into dive mode automatically but with a delay
of up to 20 seconds from immersion.

NOTE
- If you remain in pre-dive for longer than
10 minutes without pressing any button,
Sirius will return to TOD.
- It is recommended to put Sirius into
pre-dive before submerging. Not doing
so can lead to a delay of up to 20s in
Fig. 25 Sirius monitoring the dive.
Additionally, when the tank pressure reaches The PRE-DIVE display shows the active GF
the value specified under HALF TANK and values in the top row, the active gases in the
TANK RESERVE, the message HALF TANK and middle row and the tank pressure of G1 in the
TANK RESERVE, respectively, is displayed until bottom row (if a tank module is paired and
you hit any button to acknowledge having seen Fig. 28 connected).
it (Fig. 26 and 27).
From the PRE-DIVE display you have a few
⚠ WARNING options of quick access to settings. With TR-SP
you can see the GF TABLE, and from here with
When the BATTERY LOW warning appears, TR-SP you can access the ALGORITHM menu,
you should start your final ascent to the in case you want to change your GF values. In
surface. case of Nitrox, with BR-SP you can access the
gas settings menu.
⚠ WARNING With Sirius you have a choice of how the
information is presented on the display.
If the battery is completely drained during
The E-Z display presents the bare minimum of
or right after a dive, Sirius will lose the
dive information (Fig. 30):
nitrogen loading information in the tissues,
and hence it will calculate the next dive
wrongly. Do not dive for 24 hours following
a dive during or after which the battery was
completely drained.

In addition to monitoring the status of its

Fig. 26 own battery, Sirius also monitors the status
of the battery in all tank modules paired to
it, and alerts you when a battery is low and
should be replaced. The message BATTERY
LOW G1 (or G2 through G5) is displayed until
you hit any button to acknoweldge having
seen it. Furthermore the display switches to
COMPLICATIONS and the lower right corner
shows the tank module battery information
in red (Fig. 29). If you push BR-SP to view any
other value, it will remain for 4s only, and then
return to the tank module battery information. Fig. 30

- current depth in top row

- dive time and no deco time in middle row
(depth of deepest stop, time at deepest
stop and total ascent time in case of
decompression dives)
Fig. 27 - tank pressure in bar / psi in bottom row
- nitrogen bar graph between the top and the
8.3.6. LOW BATTERY middle row
- graphic representation of tank pressure
⚠ WARNING between the middle and the bottom row
If before a dive the battery power level is - ascent speed: in case of an ascent, the value
20% or less, the message NO DIVE appears in m/min or ft/min is displayed in lieu of the
on the display. Sirius will not function as a dive time, while graphically it is shown in
dive computer. lieu of both horizontal bar graphs, in green
up to 80% of the allowed limit, in yellow
Fig. 29 from 80 to 100% and in red beyond that.
When the battery power level reaches 15%,
Sirius will show the message BATTERY LOW With TR-SP, the current depth is momentarily
on the display until you hit any button to replaced by the temperature. TR-SP within
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by the maximum depth reached so far. After Deep stops are NOT mandatory so you can
two seconds without button operation, the NOTE skip them without incurring any penalty in the
current depth is shown again. With BR-SP the if you set Sirius to AIR, the information on decompression calculation.
tank pressure is momentarily replaced by TTR MOD, CNS and ppO2 are not displayed in
order to simplify the display. The CNS value Once there is a mandatory decompression
(Time To Reserve). BR-SP within two seconds stop, BL-SP from the tissue saturation graph
brings up gas consumption in l/min or cuft/ is however calculated in the background
and both the CNS alarm and MOD alarm will display the LIST OF STOPS computed by
min, O2%, time of day and battery status. After Sirius, up to a maximum of 4, starting from the
two seconds without button operation, the tank are triggered if the circumstances require
it. If you are diving air but would anyway deepest (Fig. 33).
pressure is shown again.
like to see the MOD, CNS and ppO2, set
With BL-SP you can switch to the Sirius to Nitrox 21%.
COMPLICATIONS display, which presents more
data fields (Fig. 31): If no tank module is paired with G1 Sirius
changes the layout of the displayed
information as follows (Figures 11 and 12):
- the dive time replaces the tank pressure;
- the lower colored screen divider replicates
the behaviour of the upper colored screen
divider;
- in the lower right corner sequence TTR and
l/min do not appear.

9.1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

OF DISPLAYED DATA
Fig. 33
The depth is given in 10cm resolution until
99.9meters, after which it is given in 1m The tank pressure is based on the signal from
resolution. When the depth is displayed in the tank module. The tank module has a range
feet, the resolution is always 1 foot. At a depth of 1.5m/5ft. In addition to showing the numeric
Fig. 31
shallower than 1.2m/4ft, the display shows ---. value, Sirius employs color coding to identify a
- current depth, temperature and max depth Maximum possible depth is 150m/492ft. range in tank pressure, as described in section
in top row The dive time is displayed in minutes. If during 2.3.1
- dive time, no deco time in middle row (depth the dive you ascend to the surface, the time
of deepest stop, time at deepest stop and spent on the surface will only be counted ⚠ WARNING
total ascent time in case of decompression if you descend again below 1.2m/4ft within
- If Sirius receives no signal from the tank
dives) 3 minutes. This allows for brief periods of
module for 45 seconds, the pressure
orientation. While on the surface, the time will
- tank pressure, TTR and stopwatch in bottom value is replaced by ---. Check the
not show as progressing but it is running in
row position of Sirius with respect to the tank
the background. As soon as you submerge, the
- nitrogen bar graph between the top and the module. Start ascending if you don’t get
time will resume, including the time spent on
middle row a tank pressure reading unless you have
the surface.
a spare pressure gauge.
- graphic representation of tank pressure The no deco time is calculated in real time and
between the middle and the bottom row - If the tank pressure reaches
updated continuously. Maximum displayed
10bar/145psi, the tank module will
- ascent speed: in case of an ascent, the value no deco time is 99 minutes. If you remain at
turn off and Sirius will not show tank
in m/min or ft/min is displayed in lieu of the depth beyond a no deco time of zero minutes,
pressure any longer.
dive time, while graphically it is shown with you will enter into decompression: you can no
both bar graphs in green up to 100% of the longer make a direct ascent to the surface and
allowed limit and in red beyond that. Sirius displays a MANDATORY decompression NOTE
With TR-SP , the field to the right of the stop. Instead of a no deco time, it shows you Sirius needs approximately 2 minutes to
current depth is modified in the following the depth of the deepest stop, the time at analyze your breathing pattern, thus the
sequence: the deepest stop, and the total ascent time TTR is not displayed at the very beginning
(TTS - Time To Surface), which includes each of the dive.
- average depth decompression stop and the time required to
- MOD of gas in use travel the vertical distance to the surface at the Nitrogen saturation in the leading tissue is
- deep stop if active and calculated allowed rate (Fig. 32). TTS does NOT include represented graphically in the upper ribbon,
the duration of deep stops. dividing the top field from the middle field.
- TTS @+5
It represents nitrogen supersaturation (any
- ceiling.
amount in excess of the equilibrium state at
With BR-SP , the field to the right of the tank the surface) in the leading tissue. The ribbon
pressure is modified in the following sequence: changes gradually from green to purple during
- main GF the dive.
- current gradient factor/gradient factor at The more purple you see, the closer to the no
the surface if the diver ascends now deco limits you are. As you enter a situation
- O2% (Nitrox only) of mandatory decompression stop, the entire
- CNS (Nitrox only) ribbon will be purple.

- ppO2 (Nitrox only) During a surface interval, the ribbon will

gradually return to green as Sirius tracks the
- time of day offgassing of your tissues.
- battery status of Sirius
Ascent rate: in presence of a depth change
- battery status of tank module in use in excess of 80cm / 3ft, Sirius calculates the
- gas consumption in l/min or cuft/min corresponding ascent speed and displays
it both numerically (in lieu of the dive time)
Fig. 32 and via the screen divider bars which, for the

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duration of the ascent, replace the nitrogen 9.2. DEEP, DECO AND SAFETY 9.3. FUTURE DECOMPRESSION
saturation and tank pressure bars. The bars STOPS
are green for speeds up to 80% of the allowed In case of a decompression dive, the TR-SP
limit, yellow for speeds between 80% and DEEP stops are generated as you approach the sequence also features TTS @+5. The value
100%, and red for speeds in excess of the no deco limit. DEEP stops are NOT mandatory shown represents the total ascent time if
allowed limit described in section 8.3.1. but rather suggestions which attempt to you were to remain at the current depth for
minimize bubble production by offgassing an additional 5 minutes. This is very useful
The current gradient factor (GF NOW) is the
some nitrogen at high ambient pressure. Deep since it allows you to estimate how your
highest value of inert gas pressure, expressed
stops are shown to the right of the current decompression will be affected by remaining at
as a gradient factor, among all 16 tissues of
depth (COMPLICATIONS view only, Fig. 36). the current depth a while longer (Fig. 38).
the algorithm at the present moment. The
gradient factor at the surface if the diver
ascends now (GF @ SURF) is the value of GF
NOW calculated at surface pressure (Fig. 34).

Fig. 36 Fig. 38

DECO stops are generated progressively as It is also very useful because, as the slower
you stay at depth beyond the no deco time. tissues start accumulating nitrogen, you
Fig. 34 DECO stops are MANDATORY As you approach could find yourself in a situation in which
the depth of a stop, the duration of the stop the decompression time grows very quickly,
The ceiling is the depth at which you would is gradually reduced. The duration itself is so much so that you may find yourself with
exceed the gradient factor. As you clear a stop always shown in minutes, and is calculated as insufficient gas to finish the dive.
and begin the next one, the ceiling is the same a function of the pressure gradient achieved at
as or very close to the stop depth itself. As the the stop depth itself. Hence the farther you are NOTE
duration of the stop decreases, so does the from the exact depth of the stop, the longer it Associated to a large difference between
ceiling until it reaches the depth of the next will take for each minute to tick off. the current TTS and the TTS @+5 value,
stop (Fig. 35). Sirius will alert you with the RUNAWAY
A SAFETY stop is generated as soon as the
depth of the dive exceeds 10m / 33ft. It has DECO warning: since the TTS @+5
a duration of 3 minutes and it is carried calculation runs in the background and is
out between depths of 6m / 20ft and 3m / permanently updated, Sirius monitors this
10ft at the end of a dive prior to surfacing. value and, if it is calculated to be greater
Such stop is NOT mandatory but HIGHLY than 10 minutes beyond the current TTS,
RECOMMENDED. A safety stop is always Sirius will trigger the alarm RUNAWAY
shown as a 3-minute countdown in minutes DECO. This remains on the display until you
and seconds (Fig. 37). press any button to acknowledge having
seen it (Fig. 39).

Fig. 35

The stopwatch can be reset by TL-SP even

when the stopwatch is not displayed. This
will also set a bookmark in the dive profile
memory.

Fig. 37
Fig. 39
⚠ WARNING

During all dives, perform a safety stop

between 3 and 5 meters/10 and 15 feet for
3 minutes, even if no decompression stop
is required.

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The graph shows the tissue tension in each 9.7. UNDERWATER MENU
NOTE of the 16 compartments simulated by the
The prediction of TTS can be set between 3 algorithm. The vertical axis represents With TL-LP you can call up a menu which
and 10 minutes in advance via the TTS @+X pressure. allows you to change certain settings during
menu within FUTURE DECO in SET DIVE. the dive. These are described in detail in
The value of X can be set between 3 and 10 For air and nitrox dives, on the graph there is
section 2 (Fig. 43).
minutes. also a horizontal yellow line: this represents,
on the same pressure scale, the partial
Likewise, the trigger point of the pressure of nitrogen in the inhaled gas. The
RUNAWAY DECO alarm can be set between distance between the line and top of a bar
2 and 4 times the value of X. As an represents the pressure difference driving gas
example, if you set the prediction of TTS to in or out of a tissue and is thus indicative of the
a value of +6 and the RUNAWAY DECO to a speed of on or offgassing. As long as the line is
value of 3, the alarm will be triggered when above the bar, the tissue in question is taking
the difference between the current TTS and on gas and the bar is depicted in yellow.
the predicted one 6 minutes later is 6*3=18
minutes or greater. Once the line descends into the bar, the tissue
in question is offgassing and the bar becomes
blue.

9.4. DIVE PROFILE

9.6. COMPASS
During the dive you can view the depth profile
performed so far by pressing BL-SP from the During the dive you can access the compass by
COMPLICATIONS display (Fig. 40). This is a pressing BL-LP. In COMPASS mode, the top row
static image and it automatically reverts to the of the display shows current depth (Fig. 42). Fig. 43
E-Z display within 5 seconds unless you press
BL-SP to access the TISSUE SATURATION BOOKMARK - allows you to set a bookmark
GRAPH. which you can later review in the downloaded
dive profile
DIVE - as described in 2.2.2
FUTURE DECO - as described in 2.6
MAX DEPTH - as described in 2.4.1
DIVE TIME - as described in 2.4.2
BACKLIGHT - as described in 2.15
TANK VOLUME - as described in 2.3
MAX PRESSURE - as described in 2.3
HALF TANK - as described in 2.3
TANK RESERVE - as described in 2.3
WATER - as described in 2.7
Fig. 42 COMPASS TIME - as described in 2.16

The compass will remain on the screen for the

Fig. 40 duration defined in COMPASS TIME or until an • 10. AFTER THE DIVE
alarm is triggered.
With TR-SP you can set a reference bearing. Upon returning to the surface, Sirius first goes
9.5. TISSUE SATURATION GRAPH A red triangle will appear to indicate the into the so-called surfacing mode. This mode
set bearing. Additional symbols will appear allows you to resume your dive after a brief
With BL-SP from the profile view a complete as well: squares at 90 degrees, triangles at period of orientation. The screen shows the
description of the current tissue saturation 120 degrees and two parallel lines at 180 surfacing mode countdown timer, dive time,
fills the space underneath the top row (Fig. degrees, as an aid in navigation for square, and tank pressure (Fig. 44).
41). It remains on the display for a maximum triangular and reciprocal courses. The number
of 5 seconds before reverting to the E-Z dive at the bottom represents the deviation of the
display. BL-SP within 5 seconds brings up the direction you are pointing at with reference to
LIST OF STOPS (9.1). the set bearing. With TR-SP a new bearing will
override the one in memory. With TR-LP you
erase the bearing. TL-SP resets the stopwatch.

Fig. 44

If you submerge again before the countdown is

over, the dive time will resume from where it
Fig. 41 left off, including the time spent on the surface.
If you do not submerge before the end of the

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countdown, Sirius considers the dive finished, • 11. DIVING WITH MORE THAN ONE 11.1. SETTING MORE THAN ONE GAS
records the data to the logbook and reverts to GAS MIXTURE
the so-called post-dive mode. The characteristics of the gases must be
entered in the computer before the dive. It will
The post-dive screen shows the following
⚠ WARNING then be your responsibility to tell Sirius which
information (Fig. 45):
gas is currently being used during the various
- Diving with more than one gas mixture phases of the dive.
represents a much higher risk than
diving with a single gas mixture, and
NOTE
mistakes by the diver may lead to
- If you dive using just one gas, select G1
serious injury or death.
and deselect the other two.
- During dives with more than one gas
- For dives with two gases, select G1 and
mixture, always make sure you are
G2 and deselect the third.
breathing from the tank that you intend
to breathe from. Breathing from a high - When enabling G2 and G3, you must first
oxygen concentration mix at the wrong define G2 and then G3.
depth can kill you instantly. - You cannot activate G3 without first
- Mark all your regulators and tanks so having activated G2.
that you cannot confuse them under any - G2 cannot have an oxygen percentage
circumstance. higher than G3.
- Before each dive and after changing - If you set G2 to OFF, G3 will
a tank, ensure that each gas mixture automatically be set to OFF also.
Fig. 45 is set to the correct value for the
- The MOD for G2 and G3 is the switch
corresponding tank.
- The remaining desaturation time (DESAT): depth for the corresponding gas. This
this is calculated by the decompression is what Sirius uses for its calculation,
Sirius enables you to use up to three gas
model in the computer. Any dive started alarms and suggested switch points.
mixtures during the dive (air and Nitrox
while there is remaining desaturation on only). The three mixtures are labeled G1, G2 - Setting a tank to OFF does not affect the
your computer is considered a repetitive and G3 and must be in ascending order of pairing of the corresponding tank module.
dive, meaning that Sirius accounts for the oxygen content, i.e. G1 has the lowest oxygen
pre-existing nitrogen load in your body. concentration, G2 an intermediate value, and To use multiple gases, you will need to enable
G3 has the highest oxygen concentration of the the gases and set the oxygen percentage and
- The no-fly time (NO-FLY TIME): this is
three. Two or more tanks can also be set to the the ppO2max for each one, as described in
the time during which an exposure to
same oxygen concentration. If you are diving Figure 46. Keep in mind that the MOD for G2
the reduced pressure inside the cabin of
with only two mixtures, you will be utilizing and G3 is the depth at which Sirius will prompt
an airplane could cause decompression
tanks G1 and G2. you to perform the gas switch (see section 11.2
sickness. Sirius employs, as recommended
Sirius can be set to consider all active gases below).
by NOAA, DAN and other agencies, a
standard 12-hour (no-deco non-repetitive in the decompression calculation, or it can
dives) or 24-hour (deco and repetitive dives) be set to consider only the gas currently in
countdown. use. In the first case (PREDICTIVE = ON in
2.5.1), when you switch gas when prompted
The DESAT TIME could be shorter than the to do so during an ascent, you will not see
NO-FLY TIME, which would imply that you a change in the decompression calculation:
cannot fly although you are desaturated. This Sirius considered that you were going to
is simply the consequence of the desaturation switch gas and already considered the effect
time being calculated by the algorithm based of this on the decompression. In the second
on the actual dive profile, while the no-fly time case (PREDICTIVE = OFF in 2.5.1) you will see
is an accepted standard in the diving industry. a reduction in the total ascent time as you
Since the real effect of flying after diving has switch to a gas with higher oxygen content and
never been fully investigated, this approach fits Sirius considers this for the decompression
with our philosophy. calculation.
Sirius can show the tank pressure of each tank
⚠ WARNING
if the corresponding first stage regulator is
Flying while Sirius displays NO-FLY can equipped with a Mares tank module, paired as
result in serious injury or death. described in section 1.6. Note that Sirius can Fig. 46
be programmed and used for diving with more
- The surface interval (S. I.): this is displayed than one gas mixture whether you use tank
from the moment the dive is closed for as modules for each or not. NOTE
long as there is remaining desaturation or - When setting an oxygen concentration of
no-fly time on the computer. NOTE 80% or higher, Sirius automatically sets
- CNS: this allows you to track how the CNS Gases with a paired transmitter associated the ppO2max to 1.6 bar.
load from the previous dive is gradually with them will use the dive display with - For gases with oxygen concentration 80%
reduced during the surface interval. tank pressure (Section 1.6.1, Figures 13 or higher, the ppO2 can be set between 1.6
and 14). Gases without a paired transmitter bar and 1.8 bar.
- GF NOW: this helps you track your inert gas associated with them will use the dive
in excess of ambient pressure. display without tank pressure (Section
The screen also shows the main data of the 1.6.1, Figures 11 and 12). For each gas you ⚠ WARNING
last dive: max depth, temperature, dive time, can temporarily DISABLE the transmitter
and final tank pressure (graphically). in the PAIRING menu with TL-LP (Section A ppO2 higher than 1.6 bar is dangerous
1.6.1, Fig. 15). and can result in injury or death.
The POST DIVE display is part of the BL-SP loop.

NOTE
You can set all the gases to the same
oxygen percentage.

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it. The decompression calculation will reflect

NOTE the switch in breathing gas.
Display changes with respect to single gas
dives: 11.3.2. SUBMERGING BELOW THE MOD
- When more than one gas is set, the label AFTER A GAS SWITCH
G1 (or G2 or G3) appears together with If after having switched to a gas mixture with a
the O2% label. higher oxygen concentration you inadvertently
- BR-SP from PRE-DIVE brings up the gas drop again below the MOD for that mixture,
summary table, from which you can see the MOD alarm will immediately go off. Either
the pressure of all active transmitters switch back to a gas mixture suited for that
and also edit each gas individually. depth, or ascend above the MOD for the gas
mixture you are breathing from.

11.3.3. LOGBOOK FOR DIVES WITH MORE

11.2. SWITCHING GAS THAN ONE GAS MIXTURE
Sirius always begins the dive with G1, which has For dives carried out with more than one gas
the lowest percentage of oxygen. When during mixture, Sirius adds information on oxygen
the ascent you reach the depth corresponding Fig. 48 concentration, initial, final and differential
to the MOD of G2, Sirius sounds an audible pressure for all gases used.
signal and displays the message SWITCH TO NOTE
G2 below the top row (Fig. 47). With TR-SP You can reach this screen at any time 11.4. DIVING WITH MORE THAN
or BR-SP you perform the switch, at which during the dive, for instance to check on
point Sirius shortly displays the message GAS ONE GAS MIXTURE - TRIMIX
the planned switch point of G2 and G3.
SWITCH OK; with TL-SP or BL-SP you stay on OR HELIOX
the current gas, at which point Sirius shortly
displays the message GAS NOT SWITCHED. If NOTE Sirius allows you to set up to 5 gases in which
you don’t perform any action within 30 seconds, The table will show tank pressure for in addition to the oxygen percentage you can
Sirius shows GAS NOT SWITCHED and returns a paired and active transmitter, --- for also set the helium percentage. In the tissue
to the normal display. If set to PREDICTIVE = ON a paired but not active (or out of reach) saturation graph you will see bars for the
and the gas was not switched, Sirius will show transmitter, OFF for a paired but DISABLED nitrogen partial pressure and for the helium
the message EXCLUDING G2 prior to changing transmitter and NP (NOT PAIRED) for a gas partial pressure. Everything else is the same as
the decompression calculation to reflect the without a paired transmitter (Fig. 49). with multigas nitrox diving with the addition of
exclusion of G2. OTUs (Oxygen Toxicity Units) in the sequence of
data fields in the bottom right corner.

⚠ WARNING

Diving with trimix requires extensive

dedicated training. This manual does not
provide such training!
Failure to acquire appropriate training
prior to diving with trimix is very likely to
result in injury or death!

• 12. BOTTOM TIMER MODE

When Sirius is set to BOTTOM TIMER
mode, it will only monitor depth, time, and
temperature, and will not carry out any
Fig. 47 Fig. 49 decompression calculation. You can only
Scroll through the available gases with TR-SP switch to bottom timer mode if the computer is
If you drop again below the MOD for G2, Sirius completely desaturated. Alarms are limited to
will show the message INCLUDING G2 AGAIN and BR-SP, then with TR-LP or BR-LP you
activate it. With BL-SP you can exit without ascent rate, low battery and, if set by the user,
and changes the decompression calculation max depth and dive time.
accordingly. making changes. The decompression calculation
will reflect the switch in breathing gas.
⚠ WARNING
NOTE
The same process is repeated when you Dives in bottom timer mode are performed
11.3. SPECIAL SITUATIONS
approach the MOD for G3 with the message at your own risk. After a dive in bottom
SWITCH TO G3 timer mode you must wait at least 24
11.3.1. SWITCHING BACK TO A GAS hours before diving using a decompression
You can always perform a manual switch with MIXTURE WITH LOWER OXYGEN computer.
BR-LP. This will make the gas summary table CONCENTRATION
appear, which shows all active gases (Fig. 48). There may be situations in which you have During a dive in bottom timer mode, the
to switch back to a gas with lower oxygen following information is displayed (Fig. 50):
concentration than what you are currently
breathing. This can happen for instance if you
want to descend deeper than the MOD for the
current gas, or if for instance you have run out
of gas in G3 during the decompression. To do
so, call up the gas switch screen with BR-LP.
Choose another gas with TR-SP or BR-SP,
then with either TR-LP or BR-LP you activate

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 - Temperature compensation of the digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
measurement between -10 °C to +50 °C / Rules. These limits are designed to provide
14 °F to 122 °F reasonable protection against harmful
- Accuracy from 0 to 80m/262ft: 1% ±0.2m/1ft interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can
Temperature measurement: radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
- Measurement range: -10 °C to +50 °C / installed and used in accordance with the
14 °F to 122 °F instructions, may cause harmful interference
- Resolution: 1 °C / 1 °F to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur
- Accuracy: ± 2 °C / ± 4 °F
in a particular installation. If this equipment
Digital compass: does cause harmful interference to radio or
- resolution: 1° television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
- accuracy: ± 1° + 5% of tilt angle (example: at
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
50° tilt, accuracy is ±3.5°)
by one or more of the following measures:
- tilt angle: up to 80°
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Fig. 50 - refresh rate: 1s
- Increase the separation between the
Clock: quartz clock, time, date, dive time equipment and receiver.
- current depth display up to 999 minutes
- average depth - Connect the equipment into an outlet on
Oxygen concentration: adjustable between a circuit different from that to which the
- dive time 21% and 99%, ppO2max range between 1.2 and receiver is connected.
- temperature 1.6bar up to 79% O2, then 1.6 - 1.8 bar.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
- in case of an ascent: ascent speed (in m/min Logbook memory: over 200 hours of dive TV technician for help.
or ft/min). profile at 5-second sampling rate
- Responsible party’s contact located in
With TR-SP and BR-SP you can change Operating temperature: -10 °C to +50 °C / the United States: MARES USA, Congress
the values in the center left and right field 14 °F to 122 °F Corporate Plaza II 902 Clint Moore Road
respectively, choosing among: Storage temperature: -20 to 70 °C / -4 to Suite 208, 33487 Boca Raton, Florida.
- max depth 158 °F www.mares.com

- avg depth Display:

- temperature
- Diagonal: 1.34” 13.2. MAINTENANCE
- Technology: MIP
- stopwatch The tank pressure gauge and the parts of this
- Resolution: 320 x 300 product used to measure tank pressure should
- time of day
- Colors: 8 be serviced by an authorized Mares dealer
- battery status every other year or after 200 dives (whichever
- Gorilla Glass
The stopwatch is reset by means of TL-SP. The comes first). In addition, the depth accuracy
average depth is reset by means of BR-LP. Power supply: should be verified every two years. Aside from
• Sirius: that, Sirius is virtually maintenance free. All
- lithium-ion rechargeable battery, with you need to do is rinse it carefully with fresh
12.1. DIVE VIOLATION INDUCED water after each dive (avoid any chemical
battery charge indicator
BOTTOM TIMER MODE products) and charge the battery when needed.
- operating temperature: To avoid possible problems with your Sirius,
The following violations can occur during an • discharging: from -10 to +50 °C / 14 to the following recommendations will help
Air, Nitrox or Trimix dive: 122 °F assure years of trouble free service:
- Ascent violation. • charging: from 0 to 45 °C / 32 to 113 °F - avoid dropping or jarring your Sirius;
- Missed deco stop violation. - battery duration from one charge: approx - do not expose Sirius to intense, direct
In case of a violation, Sirius will restrict the 20 hours of diving (30 hours without sunlight;
use for 24 hours, and will only allow operation transmitter). Actual battery duration - do not store Sirius in a sealed container,
in Bottom Timer mode, continuously displaying depends on the usage of the high intensity always ensure free ventilation.
the message LOCKED BY PREVIOUS DIVE. backlight and the water temperature
- lifetime of the battery: approx 500 NOTE
charging cycles If you notice signs of moisture on the
• 13. TAKING CARE OF SIRIUS Bluetooth: inner wall of the glass, take your Sirius
immediately to an authorized Mares
EU
service center.
This device is in compliance with the essential
13.1. TECHNICAL INFORMATION requirements and other relevant provisions of
Operating altitude: RED Directive (2014/53/EU). ⚠ WARNING
- with decompression – sea level to FCC Warnings The Gorilla Glass is not exempt from
approximately 3700m/12100ft - Model: SIRIUS FCC ID: 2AIKSSIRIUS scratches resulting from improper use.
- without decompression (gauge mode) – at - This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
any altitude Rules. Operation is subject to the following ⚠ WARNING
Decompression model: Bühlmann ZH-L16C two conditions:
with gradient factors (16 tissues) (1) This device may not cause harmful Do not blow compressed air onto Sirius,
interference, and (2) this device must because it could damage the pressure
Depth measurement: sensor area.
accept any interference received, including
- Max displayed depth: 150m/492ft
interference that may cause undesired
- Resolution: 0.1m until 99.9m and 1m at operation.
depth deeper than 100m. Resolution in ft is
This equipment has been tested and found
always 1ft
to comply with the limits for a Class B

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13.2.1. REPLACING THE BATTERY IN SIRIUS • 15. DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE

The Sirius computer uses a rechargeable
battery. It may last up to 500 charging cycles.
The battery can only be replaced by a
Mares battery center. Mares declines all
responsibility for any damage caused by
replacing the battery.
Dispose of this device as electronic waste.
NOTE Do not throw it away with regular rubbish.
Dispose of the old battery properly. If you prefer, you can return the device to your
Mares adopts a policy of respect for local Mares dealer.
the environment, and urges use of the
appropriate separated waste collection
services.

• 14. WARRANTY
Mares products are guaranteed for a period of
two years subject to the following limitations
and conditions:
The warranty is non-transferable and applies
strictly to the original purchaser.
Mares products are warranted free from defects
in materials and workmanship: components
that, upon technical inspection, are found to be
defective, will be replaced free of charge.
Mares S.p.A. declines all responsibility
for accidents of any kind that result from
tampering or incorrect use of its products.
Any products returned for overhaul or repairs
under warranty, or for any other reason, must
be forwarded exclusively via the vendor and
accompanied with a proof of purchase slip.
Products travel at the risk of the sender.

14.1. WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS

Damage caused by water seepage resulting
from improper use (e.g. dirty seal, battery
compartment closed incorrectly, etc.).
Rupture or scratching of the case, glass or
strap as a result of violent impact or blows.
Damage resulting from excessive exposure to
elevated or low temperatures.
Damage caused by the use of compressed air
to clean the dive computer.

14.2. HOW TO FIND THE PRODUCT

SERIAL NUMBER AND
ELECTRONIC ID
The serial number is laser-engraved on
the back side of Sirius, in front of the front
attachment point of the strap.
To see the electronic ID, enter the INFO menu.
Both serial number and electronic ID can be
found on the warranty card inside the box and
also on the label outside the box.

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