Ouroboros back display ?

Pierre Farrugia · 12th May 2005, 21:54

Hello,

Why does the Ouroboros has a back display ? How is important is this ?

***caveseeker7*** · 12th May 2005, 22:09

They come in handy when you don the unit the wrong way.

Just kidding. The Ouroboros "buddy display" allows the dive buddy or a safety diver (e.g. when filming) to monitor the status of the system.

The Cis-Lunar MK-5p also has LED lights on the top of the case for remote monitoring by another diver.

Robert Cook · 13th May 2005, 02:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

The Cis-Lunar MK-5p also has LED lights on the top of the case

Does anyone know why this system wasn't used? Having seen a unit in the flesh, I think the back display is adding a lot of size compared to what an LED display would have taken up,

Thanks,
Robert

***caveseeker7*** · 13th May 2005, 04:24

The Cis-Lunar simply had two LEDs, a green one signaling on setpoint and a red one signaling high or low pO2.

The Ouroboros not only shows the actual pO2 readout, but also has 4 LEDs that are corresponding to the 4 LEDs of the HUD, giving warning and alarms for the entire system: pO2, deco, solenoid valve and a general alarm (which can be anything from ascent rate to content and batteries).

The displays are in the lid of the main electronics pod, that also contains its 3 batteries, hence the size. Might as well use the acreage of the lid.

***schford*** · 13th May 2005, 07:52

I think a standard HUD display gives your buddy a lot of information - as Mark Chase said his buddy can see from the HUD that everything is OK, and Sarah and I can easily see what each other are breathing from our HUDs. Admittly you can not see this form behind but from most other angles its fine, and in dark murky water it actually gets easier!

Stuart

Nad · 13th May 2005, 13:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by schford)

I think a standard HUD display gives your buddy a lot of information - as Mark Chase said his buddy can see from the HUD that everything is OK, and Sarah and I can easily see what each other are breathing from our HUDs. Admittly you can not see this form behind but from most other angles its fine, and in dark murky water it actually gets easier!

Stuart

Maybe in some situations. In most of penetration dive any diver is behind another one. However I don't think that without the back screen the unit would have been a lot smaller, not with his canister design.

Nad

12th May 2005, 21:54	#1 (permalink)
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12th May 2005, 22:09	#2 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,325	They come in handy when you don the unit the wrong way. Just kidding. The Ouroboros "buddy display" allows the dive buddy or a safety diver (e.g. when filming) to monitor the status of the system. The Cis-Lunar MK-5p also has LED lights on the top of the case for remote monitoring by another diver. __________________ Cheers Stefan "It is still a good day if you are on the green side of the grass! Su amigo Roberto!" Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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13th May 2005, 02:57	#3 (permalink)
Robert Cook Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 107	Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) The Cis-Lunar MK-5p also has LED lights on the top of the case Does anyone know why this system wasn't used? Having seen a unit in the flesh, I think the back display is adding a lot of size compared to what an LED display would have taken up, Thanks, Robert
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*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,325	The Cis-Lunar simply had two LEDs, a green one signaling on setpoint and a red one signaling high or low pO2. The Ouroboros not only shows the actual pO2 readout, but also has 4 LEDs that are corresponding to the 4 LEDs of the HUD, giving warning and alarms for the entire system: pO2, deco, solenoid valve and a general alarm (which can be anything from ascent rate to content and batteries). The displays are in the lid of the main electronics pod, that also contains its 3 batteries, hence the size. Might as well use the acreage of the lid. __________________ Cheers Stefan "It is still a good day if you are on the green side of the grass! Su amigo Roberto!" Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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13th May 2005, 07:52	#5 (permalink)
*schford* Despotic Overlord Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,662	I think a standard HUD display gives your buddy a lot of information - as Mark Chase said his buddy can see from the HUD that everything is OK, and Sarah and I can easily see what each other are breathing from our HUDs. Admittly you can not see this form behind but from most other angles its fine, and in dark murky water it actually gets easier! Stuart
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13th May 2005, 13:08	#6 (permalink)
Nad Rebel to the Bone Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 941	Quote: (Originally Posted by schford) I think a standard HUD display gives your buddy a lot of information - as Mark Chase said his buddy can see from the HUD that everything is OK, and Sarah and I can easily see what each other are breathing from our HUDs. Admittly you can not see this form behind but from most other angles its fine, and in dark murky water it actually gets easier! Stuart Maybe in some situations. In most of penetration dive any diver is behind another one. However I don't think that without the back screen the unit would have been a lot smaller, not with his canister design. Nad __________________ The Impossible is often the Untried
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