Oceanic Veo 180 Console Dive Computer

Product Description

The Oceanic Veo 180 is, like all Oceanic dive computers, easy to use and see. It has all the features experienced diver might need, and it is easy enough for the beginner as well. New SWIV console allows diver the flexibility to arrange the instruments in the order according to his personal preference. The SWIV version of the computer has three gauges on the console, compass included. A Combo version does not have compass, but it can easily be added. A compass may easily be added to the Combo version

Features

• Remaining dive time
• Adaptable display for the dive mode
• Very lare digits
• Manual or water activation
• Sound alarms with flashing light with diver’s alarm acknowledgement
• Nitrox or Air Adjustable algorithm
• Prompt for the safety stop
• Time and date stamp
• Graphic Interface
• Altitude compensation is automatic
• User replaceable batteries
• “Hot swap” batteries change option between dives
• 24 Hour countdown to flying
• Desaturation time is calculated
• Indicator for the ascent rate
• Ascent rate is depth dependent
• Backlighting is SmartGlo
• Compatible for nitrox from 21 to 50 percents
• Diver-set maximum P02 level
• Nitrox, Air, Gauge Modes
• For cheap future upgrades, the Hockey Puck module is designed the equal size as most depth gauges
• Computer downloadable, optional computer Interface

What divers think

Most divers consider the Oceanic Veo 180 good, reliable and robust computer for divers that do not expect and do not need all the extra features. The most common complaints are related to the alarms, which are not sufficiently loud to be heard, so the diver depends on the light alarms. The alarms sound only if the diver is going into the decompression mode or is ascending too fast.

Another noted problem is the one button navigation, which forces diver to scroll a long way in order to reach desired menu. Tissue loading graph is difficult to see. Many divers are surprised that Veo 180 does not use RGBM decompression algorithm, and find that the algorithm Veo 180 uses is too liberal, so that the diver needs to adjust his dive plan if he wishes more conservative safety stops.

The battery cover gave several reviewers hard time when they tried to change the battery. The O ring got twisted and leaked water into the battery compartment. In same cases, even the authorized technician could not change the battery.

Customer Reviews