Vision C2 issue on last dive...ideas

tekdiver170 · 2nd November 2007, 05:16

I have been diving my Vision now for about 9 months and love it logging over 60 hours in those 9 months. Yesterday I had my first major issue with my unit. 50 minutes into the dive C2 shut down instantly, no low bat warning or anything. I was able to turn C2 back on but still has anyone had this happen to them before?

The scary thing is when I downloaded the dive to my computer to replay the incident it shows both batteries going dead at the same time, but C1 showed both batteries operating at full capacity (which it should since I replaced both batteries only 7 hours ago.) I check the batt contacts and they look new.

Just a glitch? If anyone has had this happen does it get more and more frequent? I have a couple of deeper dives planned this week and was already planning on sending in the head next month for service.

PCDiver · 2nd November 2007, 07:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by tekdiver170)

I have been diving my Vision now for about 9 months and love it logging over 60 hours in those 9 months. Yesterday I had my first major issue with my unit. 50 minutes into the dive C2 shut down instantly, no low bat warning or anything. I was able to turn C2 back on but still has anyone had this happen to them before?

The scary thing is when I downloaded the dive to my computer to replay the incident it shows both batteries going dead at the same time, but C1 showed both batteries operating at full capacity (which it should since I replaced both batteries only 7 hours ago.) I check the batt contacts and they look new.

Just a glitch? If anyone has had this happen does it get more and more frequent? I have a couple of deeper dives planned this week and was already planning on sending in the head next month for service.

I had some battery issues as well but they were traced back to corrosion on one of the springs in the battery coimpartment. I now use a contact spray. I apply it whenever I change the batteries. I don't know whether this stuff is breathable, so i leave the battery compartement open for an extended after using the spray.

Are you using the latest version of the software? Also, which brand of batteries are you using? Panasonics is a big no-no.

Peter

tekdiver170 · 3rd November 2007, 03:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by PCDiver)

I had some battery issues as well but they were traced back to corrosion on one of the springs in the battery coimpartment. I now use a contact spray. I apply it whenever I change the batteries. I don't know whether this stuff is breathable, so i leave the battery compartement open for an extended after using the spray.

Are you using the latest version of the software? Also, which brand of batteries are you using? Panasonics is a big no-no.

Peter

The battery terminals looked good when I opened them up, but I'll try that stuff out, can't hurt.

I use Duracell Ultra Batteries and yes I'm running the latest version of the software that came out in August or there abouts.

anton610 · 3rd November 2007, 10:06

I had nearly the same problem.
I changed the two batteries before my last diving trip.
The next day i jumped in and suddenly c2 went off, the battery was dead. B1 had low voltage. I used 2 brand new Varta's

I doesnt know where the mistake is.
The corrosion of the springs sounds good, will check it....

greetz anton

sorryformypoorenglish

2nd November 2007, 05:16	#1 (permalink)
tekdiver170 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 88	Vision C2 issue on last dive...ideas I have been diving my Vision now for about 9 months and love it logging over 60 hours in those 9 months. Yesterday I had my first major issue with my unit. 50 minutes into the dive C2 shut down instantly, no low bat warning or anything. I was able to turn C2 back on but still has anyone had this happen to them before? The scary thing is when I downloaded the dive to my computer to replay the incident it shows both batteries going dead at the same time, but C1 showed both batteries operating at full capacity (which it should since I replaced both batteries only 7 hours ago.) I check the batt contacts and they look new. Just a glitch? If anyone has had this happen does it get more and more frequent? I have a couple of deeper dives planned this week and was already planning on sending in the head next month for service.
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2nd November 2007, 07:23	#2 (permalink)
PCDiver Submerge Productions Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,003	Re: Vision C2 issue on last dive...ideas Quote: (Originally Posted by tekdiver170) I have been diving my Vision now for about 9 months and love it logging over 60 hours in those 9 months. Yesterday I had my first major issue with my unit. 50 minutes into the dive C2 shut down instantly, no low bat warning or anything. I was able to turn C2 back on but still has anyone had this happen to them before? The scary thing is when I downloaded the dive to my computer to replay the incident it shows both batteries going dead at the same time, but C1 showed both batteries operating at full capacity (which it should since I replaced both batteries only 7 hours ago.) I check the batt contacts and they look new. Just a glitch? If anyone has had this happen does it get more and more frequent? I have a couple of deeper dives planned this week and was already planning on sending in the head next month for service. I had some battery issues as well but they were traced back to corrosion on one of the springs in the battery coimpartment. I now use a contact spray. I apply it whenever I change the batteries. I don't know whether this stuff is breathable, so i leave the battery compartement open for an extended after using the spray. Are you using the latest version of the software? Also, which brand of batteries are you using? Panasonics is a big no-no. Peter
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3rd November 2007, 03:21	#3 (permalink)
tekdiver170 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 88	Re: Vision C2 issue on last dive...ideas Quote: (Originally Posted by PCDiver) I had some battery issues as well but they were traced back to corrosion on one of the springs in the battery coimpartment. I now use a contact spray. I apply it whenever I change the batteries. I don't know whether this stuff is breathable, so i leave the battery compartement open for an extended after using the spray. Are you using the latest version of the software? Also, which brand of batteries are you using? Panasonics is a big no-no. Peter The battery terminals looked good when I opened them up, but I'll try that stuff out, can't hurt. I use Duracell Ultra Batteries and yes I'm running the latest version of the software that came out in August or there abouts. Last edited by tekdiver170 : 3rd November 2007 at 03:23.
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3rd November 2007, 10:06	#4 (permalink)
anton610 toni the strange Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: May 2006 Location: austria Posts: 193	Re: Vision C2 issue on last dive...ideas I had nearly the same problem. I changed the two batteries before my last diving trip. The next day i jumped in and suddenly c2 went off, the battery was dead. B1 had low voltage. I used 2 brand new Varta's I doesnt know where the mistake is. The corrosion of the springs sounds good, will check it.... greetz anton sorryformypoorenglish __________________ "Das Übel kommt nicht von der Technik, sondern von denen, die sie mißbrauchen." Jacques-Yves Cousteau (1910-1997)
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