VR3 faulty "dive mode" on the surface

pretorjn · 21st January 2008, 04:50

Guys
I have a peculiar problem with my wife's VR3. We bought 2 VR3s late last year and did about 12 dives with them up to know. However, on the last dive trip her comp worked fine for the first 2 dives. After this (over night) the comp "thought"

it was diving and went into dive mode between depths of 15 and 350m!!!! I had to remove the battery to hard reset the damn thing. It was fine for one dive and did exactly the same thing, even a week after we got home. And yes I did soak it in water to try to get out any salt residue.

Anybody else experienced this, or know a solution????

I would really appreciate any help/comments

***jradomski*** · 21st January 2008, 06:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by pretorjn)

Guys
I have a peculiar problem with my wife's VR3. We bought 2 VR3s late last year and did about 12 dives with them up to know. However, on the last dive trip her comp worked fine for the first 2 dives. After this (over night) the comp "thought"

it was diving and went into dive mode between depths of 15 and 350m!!!! I had to remove the battery to hard reset the damn thing. It was fine for one dive and did exactly the same thing, even a week after we got home. And yes I did soak it in water to try to get out any salt residue.

Anybody else experienced this, or know a solution????

I would really appreciate any help/comments

This is a problem with the intersema sensor (other DC manufacturers have the same problems with the sensor).. Send it back to Delta P... There is a good chance that the sensor is beginning to leak.. however it MIGHT be a small blockage on the sensor.. take a flash light and shine it in the hole (back of dc) and look for debris.. The only way to clean it is to take the computer apart and unmount the sensor..

leakybreather · 21st January 2008, 09:48

I had exactly the same problem with 2 VR3's that were bought together, It is a known fault, send it to DeltaP they usually have the computer back to you in a week.

pretorjn · 21st January 2008, 11:26

Thanx guys

I am based in South Africa, so getting it to DeltaP is not that easy. A friend of mine bought the two units from DiveLife in the UK, so getting it back to the dealer is the same amount of crap. I will first try to see if our local representative/importer is willing to help me send it to Delta P. Just glad that it does not seem that I did something wrong to break teh VR3!!!

While we are chatting, can I ask you a question on the PC software to download dives and perform profile setups (if you know):
- will one installed version on my PC be capable of managing both units as seperate entities?
- will the software be capable of differentiating between two different divers (and obviously 2 units) downloaded dives?

Thanx again

leakybreather · 21st January 2008, 12:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by pretorjn)

Thanx guys

I am based in South Africa, so getting it to DeltaP is not that easy. A friend of mine bought the two units from DiveLife in the UK, so getting it back to the dealer is the same amount of crap. I will first try to see if our local representative/importer is willing to help me send it to Delta P. Just glad that it does not seem that I did something wrong to break teh VR3!!!

While we are chatting, can I ask you a question on the PC software to download dives and perform profile setups (if you know):
- will one installed version on my PC be capable of managing both units as seperate entities?
- will the software be capable of differentiating between two different divers (and obviously 2 units) downloaded dives?

Thanx again

I take you point on returning the computers

I have not found a method to make the software manage the units as separate entities, I even tried creating 2 users on windows Xp but in the end it is still only one copy of the software. Its been a while since I have bothered downloading the VR3's but I seem to remember when you download you can give a name to the series of dives, so one persons dive could always start with KK the other VR3 JJ so they will be distinguishable. There certainly isn't any functionality to change users like the suunto download software.

***EBT*** · 21st January 2008, 12:30

Not an expert in tihs by any means, but if you have multiple users on a windows machine, when you install the dive software you can specify that its only available to that user. It'd mean doing two separate installs, but would certainly create isolated copies each with their own databases.

Netdrum · 22nd January 2008, 11:09

Quote: (Originally Posted by pretorjn)

Guys
I have a peculiar problem with my wife's VR3. We bought 2 VR3s late last year and did about 12 dives with them up to know. However, on the last dive trip her comp worked fine for the first 2 dives. After this (over night) the comp "thought"

it was diving and went into dive mode between depths of 15 and 350m!!!! I had to remove the battery to hard reset the damn thing. It was fine for one dive and did exactly the same thing, even a week after we got home. And yes I did soak it in water to try to get out any salt residue

Your not alone, While in Tenerife at the begining of January my VR3 made a record breaking dive to 504m for 4 mins this would have been pretty good given the fact I was diving with air diluent and at the same time having lunch at the cafe on the marina. Has anyone else had a VR3 decide to go diving on its own? On the next series of dives I had missed stops beaming at me and lots of deco time which I didn’t deserve

We were having lunch sitting outside and the computer was in the sun and heat, could a sudden temp change cause a vr3 to act like this, just curious and wondering if it could go bananas on a dive. So far it’s been perfect and no trouble on any dive just this strange event.

I bought this computer in July last year and it sounds like there might be a faulty batch out there

Derek

mdsourou · 23rd January 2008, 14:49

Hi Pro
Are you sure that computer didnt go on simulator????????

Cheers

pretorjn · 28th January 2008, 12:07

Nope
I think I would have noticed if this happened. The VR3 even logged the dive in the logbook.

Ukon · 28th January 2008, 14:49

Mine did the same thing! I had a number of 1000'+ dives logged! I tried letting the battery die then reentering the pin. It worked OK for a while, then started acting up again while I was diving. Its off at Delta P now for repair. Hopefully that won't be too painful an experience!

21st January 2008, 04:50	#1 (permalink)
pretorjn New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Posts: 3	VR3 faulty "dive mode" on the surface Guys I have a peculiar problem with my wife's VR3. We bought 2 VR3s late last year and did about 12 dives with them up to know. However, on the last dive trip her comp worked fine for the first 2 dives. After this (over night) the comp "thought" it was diving and went into dive mode between depths of 15 and 350m!!!! I had to remove the battery to hard reset the damn thing. It was fine for one dive and did exactly the same thing, even a week after we got home. And yes I did soak it in water to try to get out any salt residue. Anybody else experienced this, or know a solution???? I would really appreciate any help/comments
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21st January 2008, 06:34	#2 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 2,817	Re: VR3 faulty "dive mode" on the surface Quote: (Originally Posted by pretorjn) Guys I have a peculiar problem with my wife's VR3. We bought 2 VR3s late last year and did about 12 dives with them up to know. However, on the last dive trip her comp worked fine for the first 2 dives. After this (over night) the comp "thought" it was diving and went into dive mode between depths of 15 and 350m!!!! I had to remove the battery to hard reset the damn thing. It was fine for one dive and did exactly the same thing, even a week after we got home. And yes I did soak it in water to try to get out any salt residue. Anybody else experienced this, or know a solution???? I would really appreciate any help/comments This is a problem with the intersema sensor (other DC manufacturers have the same problems with the sensor).. Send it back to Delta P... There is a good chance that the sensor is beginning to leak.. however it MIGHT be a small blockage on the sensor.. take a flash light and shine it in the hole (back of dc) and look for debris.. The only way to clean it is to take the computer apart and unmount the sensor.. __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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21st January 2008, 09:48	#3 (permalink)
leakybreather New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 35	Re: VR3 faulty "dive mode" on the surface I had exactly the same problem with 2 VR3's that were bought together, It is a known fault, send it to DeltaP they usually have the computer back to you in a week.
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21st January 2008, 11:26	#4 (permalink)
pretorjn New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Posts: 3	Re: VR3 faulty "dive mode" on the surface Thanx guys I am based in South Africa, so getting it to DeltaP is not that easy. A friend of mine bought the two units from DiveLife in the UK, so getting it back to the dealer is the same amount of crap. I will first try to see if our local representative/importer is willing to help me send it to Delta P. Just glad that it does not seem that I did something wrong to break teh VR3!!! While we are chatting, can I ask you a question on the PC software to download dives and perform profile setups (if you know): - will one installed version on my PC be capable of managing both units as seperate entities? - will the software be capable of differentiating between two different divers (and obviously 2 units) downloaded dives? Thanx again
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21st January 2008, 12:23	#5 (permalink)
leakybreather New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 35	Re: VR3 faulty "dive mode" on the surface Quote: (Originally Posted by pretorjn) Thanx guys I am based in South Africa, so getting it to DeltaP is not that easy. A friend of mine bought the two units from DiveLife in the UK, so getting it back to the dealer is the same amount of crap. I will first try to see if our local representative/importer is willing to help me send it to Delta P. Just glad that it does not seem that I did something wrong to break teh VR3!!! While we are chatting, can I ask you a question on the PC software to download dives and perform profile setups (if you know): - will one installed version on my PC be capable of managing both units as seperate entities? - will the software be capable of differentiating between two different divers (and obviously 2 units) downloaded dives? Thanx again I take you point on returning the computers I have not found a method to make the software manage the units as separate entities, I even tried creating 2 users on windows Xp but in the end it is still only one copy of the software. Its been a while since I have bothered downloading the VR3's but I seem to remember when you download you can give a name to the series of dives, so one persons dive could always start with KK the other VR3 JJ so they will be distinguishable. There certainly isn't any functionality to change users like the suunto download software. Last edited by leakybreather : 21st January 2008 at 12:25.
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21st January 2008, 12:30	#6 (permalink)
*EBT* Apprentice Luddite Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK, Brighton Posts: 1,855	Re: VR3 faulty "dive mode" on the surface Not an expert in tihs by any means, but if you have multiple users on a windows machine, when you install the dive software you can specify that its only available to that user. It'd mean doing two separate installs, but would certainly create isolated copies each with their own databases. __________________ Eagles May Soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines! Rebreather World Terms of service Real diving t-shirts for real divers
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22nd January 2008, 11:09	#7 (permalink)
Netdrum New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Donegal. Ireland Posts: 3	Re: VR3 faulty "dive mode" on the surface Quote: (Originally Posted by pretorjn) Guys I have a peculiar problem with my wife's VR3. We bought 2 VR3s late last year and did about 12 dives with them up to know. However, on the last dive trip her comp worked fine for the first 2 dives. After this (over night) the comp "thought" it was diving and went into dive mode between depths of 15 and 350m!!!! I had to remove the battery to hard reset the damn thing. It was fine for one dive and did exactly the same thing, even a week after we got home. And yes I did soak it in water to try to get out any salt residue Your not alone, While in Tenerife at the begining of January my VR3 made a record breaking dive to 504m for 4 mins this would have been pretty good given the fact I was diving with air diluent and at the same time having lunch at the cafe on the marina. Has anyone else had a VR3 decide to go diving on its own? On the next series of dives I had missed stops beaming at me and lots of deco time which I didn’t deserve We were having lunch sitting outside and the computer was in the sun and heat, could a sudden temp change cause a vr3 to act like this, just curious and wondering if it could go bananas on a dive. So far it’s been perfect and no trouble on any dive just this strange event. I bought this computer in July last year and it sounds like there might be a faulty batch out there Derek
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23rd January 2008, 14:49	#8 (permalink)
mdsourou New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cyprus Posts: 46	Re: VR3 faulty "dive mode" on the surface Hi Pro Are you sure that computer didnt go on simulator???????? Cheers
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28th January 2008, 12:07	#9 (permalink)
pretorjn New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Posts: 3	Re: VR3 faulty "dive mode" on the surface Nope I think I would have noticed if this happened. The VR3 even logged the dive in the logbook.
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28th January 2008, 14:49	#10 (permalink)
Ukon New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 42	Re: VR3 faulty "dive mode" on the surface Mine did the same thing! I had a number of 1000'+ dives logged! I tried letting the battery die then reentering the pin. It worked OK for a while, then started acting up again while I was diving. Its off at Delta P now for repair. Hopefully that won't be too painful an experience!
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