New unit delivery and new handsets

n2diving · 30th May 2007, 11:19

Dive Rite tells me they are testing firmware fixes for the 1 @ 10' issue and the solenoid fire on startup issue. There are likely to be a rainbow of options available to O2ptima owners... firmware bug fixes only update, firmware features upgrades, handset case upgrades, electronics upgrades.... They tell me final pricing and availability has not yet been determined because all costs have not yet been identified and testing has not been completed.

When these are complete, I suspect O2ptima owners will have a range of choices for updates and upgrades that have a range of pricing that begins at a very low number, (i.e. cost of shipping) for the firmware update only. However, as pointed out, since Dive Rite has not actually completed the work or released an official statement regarding these updates and upgrades, this is speculation on my part.

-- Mark

devilgas · 12th June 2007, 12:43

Still no delivery from JM on the new handsets, was told by DR, 2 more weeks now for shipments.

Jordan · 12th June 2007, 13:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by devilgas)

Still no delivery from JM on the new handsets, was told by DR, 2 more weeks now for shipments.

Huh?.... well I know that you didn't talk to DR this morning. Bill, what shop are you affiliated with now?

devilgas · 15th June 2007, 00:30

Quote: (Originally Posted by Jordan)

Huh?.... well I know that you didn't talk to DR this morning. Bill, what shop are you affiliated with now?

pm sent

**JPJones** · 2nd July 2007, 22:11

I just finished teaching a class on the new handsets with the new software and love both of them. I dove the betea version and they were good but the production ones are better. The battery monitor is great I put a new set of batteries in when I got them and will run them till failure but expect to get around a month of diving on them.

devilgas · 29th July 2007, 19:21

With the new handsets, there is a container of contact grease included. I take it that even with the new S/S caps, the contact grease is still required.

Also wondering if anyone has had to use the contact spray cleaner as well?

heyydude · 29th July 2007, 20:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by devilgas)

With the new handsets, there is a container of contact grease included. I take it that even with the new S/S caps, the contact grease is still required.

Also wondering if anyone has had to use the contact spray cleaner as well?

Contact Grease should NOT be necessary at all. I think Dive Rite is being pro-active (the "Belt and Suspenders" idea) by including a can of Conduct-O-Lube with the Optima sets.

You can use this stuff for other things now - but the new battery cap design was one area we concentrated on so that it required Zero maintenance, beyond the occasional o-ring lube or replacement.

Kevin Juergensen
Juergensen Marine, Inc.

devilgas · 30th July 2007, 12:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by heyydude)

Contact Grease should NOT be necessary at all. I think Dive Rite is being pro-active (the "Belt and Suspenders" idea) by including a can of Conduct-O-Lube with the Optima sets.

You can use this stuff for other things now - but the new battery cap design was one area we concentrated on so that it required Zero maintenance, beyond the occasional o-ring lube or replacement.

Kevin Juergensen
Juergensen Marine, Inc.

Thought so, just wanted sanity check before passing info onto owners/students.

**JPJones** · 31st July 2007, 12:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by devilgas)

Thought so, just wanted sanity check before passing info onto owners/students.

As you know I never used the grease just kept the threads clean and never had a problem. The only thing to remember with the new battery cap is make sure you have tightened it completely if you don't pay attention you might not.

devilgas · 31st July 2007, 13:27

Quote: (Originally Posted by JPJones)

As you know I never used the grease just kept the threads clean and never had a problem. The only thing to remember with the new battery cap is make sure you have tightened it completely if you don't pay attention you might not.

Thanks again, and thanks for taking my call while you were up north in missery :0)

30th May 2007, 11:19	#11 (permalink)
n2diving Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 271	Re: New unit delivery and new handsets Dive Rite tells me they are testing firmware fixes for the 1 @ 10' issue and the solenoid fire on startup issue. There are likely to be a rainbow of options available to O2ptima owners... firmware bug fixes only update, firmware features upgrades, handset case upgrades, electronics upgrades.... They tell me final pricing and availability has not yet been determined because all costs have not yet been identified and testing has not been completed. When these are complete, I suspect O2ptima owners will have a range of choices for updates and upgrades that have a range of pricing that begins at a very low number, (i.e. cost of shipping) for the firmware update only. However, as pointed out, since Dive Rite has not actually completed the work or released an official statement regarding these updates and upgrades, this is speculation on my part. -- Mark Last edited by n2diving : 30th May 2007 at 11:24.
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12th June 2007, 12:43	#12 (permalink)
devilgas CCR Instructor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FL, USA Posts: 191	Re: New unit delivery and new handsets Still no delivery from JM on the new handsets, was told by DR, 2 more weeks now for shipments. __________________ www.deeptek.net Inspiration / Evolution, O2ptima Instructor
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12th June 2007, 13:56	#13 (permalink)
Jordan ebt called me stroppy! Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Florida Posts: 225	Re: New unit delivery and new handsets Quote: (Originally Posted by devilgas) Still no delivery from JM on the new handsets, was told by DR, 2 more weeks now for shipments. Huh?.... well I know that you didn't talk to DR this morning. Bill, what shop are you affiliated with now? __________________ Is it clear? No. Well, let's go anyways. "Those who would sacrifice a little freedom for a little order, will lose both, and deserve neither." Thomas Jefferson
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15th June 2007, 00:30	#14 (permalink)
devilgas CCR Instructor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FL, USA Posts: 191	Re: New unit delivery and new handsets Quote: (Originally Posted by Jordan) Huh?.... well I know that you didn't talk to DR this morning. Bill, what shop are you affiliated with now? pm sent __________________ www.deeptek.net Inspiration / Evolution, O2ptima Instructor
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2nd July 2007, 22:11	#15 (permalink)
JPJones O2ptima Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Optima Titan Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 367	Re: New unit delivery and new handsets I just finished teaching a class on the new handsets with the new software and love both of them. I dove the betea version and they were good but the production ones are better. The battery monitor is great I put a new set of batteries in when I got them and will run them till failure but expect to get around a month of diving on them. __________________ NSS/CDS Training Chairman www.jpjscuba.com
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29th July 2007, 19:21	#16 (permalink)
devilgas CCR Instructor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FL, USA Posts: 191	Re: New unit delivery and new handsets With the new handsets, there is a container of contact grease included. I take it that even with the new S/S caps, the contact grease is still required. Also wondering if anyone has had to use the contact spray cleaner as well? __________________ www.deeptek.net Inspiration / Evolution, O2ptima Instructor
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29th July 2007, 20:34	#17 (permalink)
heyydude King of the Geeks Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Optima Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Addison, Pennsylvania Posts: 340	Re: New unit delivery and new handsets Quote: (Originally Posted by devilgas) With the new handsets, there is a container of contact grease included. I take it that even with the new S/S caps, the contact grease is still required. Also wondering if anyone has had to use the contact spray cleaner as well? Contact Grease should NOT be necessary at all. I think Dive Rite is being pro-active (the "Belt and Suspenders" idea) by including a can of Conduct-O-Lube with the Optima sets. You can use this stuff for other things now - but the new battery cap design was one area we concentrated on so that it required Zero maintenance, beyond the occasional o-ring lube or replacement. Kevin Juergensen Juergensen Marine, Inc.
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30th July 2007, 12:16	#18 (permalink)
devilgas CCR Instructor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FL, USA Posts: 191	Re: New unit delivery and new handsets Quote: (Originally Posted by heyydude) Contact Grease should NOT be necessary at all. I think Dive Rite is being pro-active (the "Belt and Suspenders" idea) by including a can of Conduct-O-Lube with the Optima sets. You can use this stuff for other things now - but the new battery cap design was one area we concentrated on so that it required Zero maintenance, beyond the occasional o-ring lube or replacement. Kevin Juergensen Juergensen Marine, Inc. Thought so, just wanted sanity check before passing info onto owners/students. __________________ www.deeptek.net Inspiration / Evolution, O2ptima Instructor
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31st July 2007, 12:42	#19 (permalink)
JPJones O2ptima Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Optima Titan Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 367	Re: New unit delivery and new handsets Quote: (Originally Posted by devilgas) Thought so, just wanted sanity check before passing info onto owners/students. As you know I never used the grease just kept the threads clean and never had a problem. The only thing to remember with the new battery cap is make sure you have tightened it completely if you don't pay attention you might not. __________________ NSS/CDS Training Chairman www.jpjscuba.com
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31st July 2007, 13:27	#20 (permalink)
devilgas CCR Instructor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FL, USA Posts: 191	Re: New unit delivery and new handsets Quote: (Originally Posted by JPJones) As you know I never used the grease just kept the threads clean and never had a problem. The only thing to remember with the new battery cap is make sure you have tightened it completely if you don't pay attention you might not. Thanks again, and thanks for taking my call while you were up north in missery :0) __________________ www.deeptek.net Inspiration / Evolution, O2ptima Instructor
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