UWATEC Aladin Air Z O2

kissnerdive · 25th April 2008, 00:43

I was wondering if anyone has any advice, comments, or overall thought on the UWATEC Aladin Air Z O2. I just bought one for my dolphin as a back up. I am wondering how it performs?

firemandiver · 25th April 2008, 01:26

The Air Z O2 was specifically designed for use with the Dolphin. I'm pretty sure it is the only wireless set up. I have had no problems at all with mine. My instructor/LDS has been using a Air Z/Oxy2 for several years and has had no issues. One thing I have noticed is that I never (knock on wood) lose signal with the Air Z. On my OC set up I use Oceanic, and have for many years. I have a VT Pro now, but have also had a Datatrans and have always had signal loss problems. This is my first Scubapro computer, and I'm very pleased. PM me with any questions. FD

aknelson · 25th April 2008, 01:54

The Aladin z O2 works fine for me. I own those computers now for years. And had never problems. I usually get a sinal loss if I am yawning and stretch. Therefore the distance between the TX and the Aladin gets too far. What I did not like in the past was the replacement of the batteries which required upgrading the computers.
Do you have the Oxy2 sensor too?

Andreas

kissnerdive · 25th April 2008, 02:09

Yes, I have the OXY 2 as well. Have you ever lost the signal between the OXY 2 and the Aladin?

firemandiver · 26th April 2008, 02:12

I've carried mine on a retractor clip on my left side harness for most of my dives. The only negative is having to fumble around for it when you want to check your numbers. I was hesitant to move it to my wrist for fear of signal loss. I have a buddy with an Air Z nitrox who wears his on his wrist who said in several hundred dives he has only lost signal 3 or 4 times. I decided to try wrist mounting and in ten dives I haven't lost signal at all. Even if it does skip out it's no big deal. If it gets out of range, just move it closer and wait a few seconds and it'll come back. The alarm will yell at you, but you can turn that off with Datatalk if you don't want to hear it. FD

25th April 2008, 00:43	#1 (permalink)
kissnerdive New Member Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 6	UWATEC Aladin Air Z O2 I was wondering if anyone has any advice, comments, or overall thought on the UWATEC Aladin Air Z O2. I just bought one for my dolphin as a back up. I am wondering how it performs? __________________ "Vayos con Dios"
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25th April 2008, 01:26	#2 (permalink)
firemandiver Let's Go Diving! Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gulfport, ms Posts: 120	Re: UWATEC Aladin Air Z O2 The Air Z O2 was specifically designed for use with the Dolphin. I'm pretty sure it is the only wireless set up. I have had no problems at all with mine. My instructor/LDS has been using a Air Z/Oxy2 for several years and has had no issues. One thing I have noticed is that I never (knock on wood) lose signal with the Air Z. On my OC set up I use Oceanic, and have for many years. I have a VT Pro now, but have also had a Datatrans and have always had signal loss problems. This is my first Scubapro computer, and I'm very pleased. PM me with any questions. FD
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25th April 2008, 01:54	#3 (permalink)
aknelson New Member Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Dolphin Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 71	Re: UWATEC Aladin Air Z O2 The Aladin z O2 works fine for me. I own those computers now for years. And had never problems. I usually get a sinal loss if I am yawning and stretch. Therefore the distance between the TX and the Aladin gets too far. What I did not like in the past was the replacement of the batteries which required upgrading the computers. Do you have the Oxy2 sensor too? Andreas Last edited by aknelson : 25th April 2008 at 02:00.
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25th April 2008, 02:09	#4 (permalink)
kissnerdive New Member Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 6	Re: UWATEC Aladin Air Z O2 Yes, I have the OXY 2 as well. Have you ever lost the signal between the OXY 2 and the Aladin? __________________ "Vayos con Dios"
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26th April 2008, 02:12	#5 (permalink)
firemandiver Let's Go Diving! Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gulfport, ms Posts: 120	Re: UWATEC Aladin Air Z O2 I've carried mine on a retractor clip on my left side harness for most of my dives. The only negative is having to fumble around for it when you want to check your numbers. I was hesitant to move it to my wrist for fear of signal loss. I have a buddy with an Air Z nitrox who wears his on his wrist who said in several hundred dives he has only lost signal 3 or 4 times. I decided to try wrist mounting and in ten dives I haven't lost signal at all. Even if it does skip out it's no big deal. If it gets out of range, just move it closer and wait a few seconds and it'll come back. The alarm will yell at you, but you can turn that off with Datatalk if you don't want to hear it. FD
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