Frozen primary display

scubanimal · 11th April 2008, 20:37

Edited as the problem has changed. Display works now, but..

Current issue - sensor 2 fails.

So far I have replaced the sensor and wire loom. Cleaned all contacts.

Any other ideas ?

scubanimal · 11th April 2008, 20:56

it all works now, but I can not tell you why. My only suspect is that I only have one new sensor and the current set installed is nearing end of life. Why the primary remained frozen for about 20 mins then magically got past the opening screen (despite numerous pressing of buttons) is still a mystery as well. As far as the sensors I'll replace all the older ones. Hope tomorrows dives are worth all this frustration.

edit.. now down to 11 minutes for the primary to get pass the opening screen.

how long does it take on your optima?

Thanks for the shoulders to whine on....

diverreb · 11th April 2008, 23:50

There's something wrong somewhere in the system.... It should take less than a minute to boot up....

Old handsets or new ones (Delrin)?

Try cleaning the battery compartment leads gently..... with a pencil eraser...

Old handsets try a wire brush on the threaded part of the Battery Door Compartment.

Just some thoughts... If none of that works, call Kevin... They might need to go back for repair.

Richie

**Dsix36** · 12th April 2008, 02:22

Don't overlook the most obvious - low battery. It can be a new battery and still be bad (not have enough power for the handset).

Especially if you are using the Saft's.

zmcave · 12th April 2008, 10:13

Had the same issue with old metal handsets.
It turned out to be a faulty transducer.
Good luck!

Zé.

scubanimal · 13th April 2008, 05:03

Thanks for the ideas guys. The first things I did was clean all the terminals, and change to brand new batteries. Strange is the set not operational when cold but seems to work fine warm.
I heard from Kevin, so the head is headed back to him.

So tomorrow its back to the inspiration

11th April 2008, 20:37	#1 (permalink)
scubanimal New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 82	Frozen primary display Edited as the problem has changed. Display works now, but.. Current issue - sensor 2 fails. So far I have replaced the sensor and wire loom. Cleaned all contacts. Any other ideas ? Last edited by scubanimal : 11th April 2008 at 20:46.
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11th April 2008, 20:56	#2 (permalink)
scubanimal New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 82	Re: Frozen primary display it all works now, but I can not tell you why. My only suspect is that I only have one new sensor and the current set installed is nearing end of life. Why the primary remained frozen for about 20 mins then magically got past the opening screen (despite numerous pressing of buttons) is still a mystery as well. As far as the sensors I'll replace all the older ones. Hope tomorrows dives are worth all this frustration. edit.. now down to 11 minutes for the primary to get pass the opening screen. how long does it take on your optima? Thanks for the shoulders to whine on.... Last edited by scubanimal : 11th April 2008 at 22:52.
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11th April 2008, 23:50	#3 (permalink)
diverreb DE/MD/NJ Wreck Diver Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 517	Re: Frozen primary display There's something wrong somewhere in the system.... It should take less than a minute to boot up.... Old handsets or new ones (Delrin)? Try cleaning the battery compartment leads gently..... with a pencil eraser... Old handsets try a wire brush on the threaded part of the Battery Door Compartment. Just some thoughts... If none of that works, call Kevin... They might need to go back for repair. Richie
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12th April 2008, 02:22	#4 (permalink)
Dsix36 Going Down? Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida Posts: 891	Re: Frozen primary display Don't overlook the most obvious - low battery. It can be a new battery and still be bad (not have enough power for the handset). Especially if you are using the Saft's. __________________ THE MORE THAT I LEARN, THE MORE THAT I STILL NEED TO LEARN!!!!!!
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12th April 2008, 10:13	#5 (permalink)
zmcave www.rebreather.com.br Current Rebreather/s: Optima Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Optima Dolphin Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brazil Posts: 176	Re: Frozen primary display Had the same issue with old metal handsets. It turned out to be a faulty transducer. Good luck! Zé.
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13th April 2008, 05:03	#6 (permalink)
scubanimal New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 82	Re: Frozen primary display Thanks for the ideas guys. The first things I did was clean all the terminals, and change to brand new batteries. Strange is the set not operational when cold but seems to work fine warm. I heard from Kevin, so the head is headed back to him. So tomorrow its back to the inspiration
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