Aqua Lung i450T… Kezako?

Since many years, Aqua Lung distributed computers Suunto but when, in 2015, we received a press release informing us of the repurchase of Pelagic Pressure Systems, we understood what direction Aqua Lung was heading for:

“Our commitment to be and to remain the world's leading supplier of diving equipment naturally led us to expand our activity in instrumentation. With Pelagic, we have added a new fundamental skill to our existing Research & Development and Production base ”Indicated Don rockwell, the CEO of Aqua Lung International. “We look forward to providing the diving community with a range of innovative, high-quality instruments to help them optimize their diving experiences.”

Pelagic Pressure Systems

Pelagic Pressure Systems designs and manufactures diving instruments for many leading brands in the diving industry.

Founded in 1980, the company is now located near Silicon Valley, a technology hub located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Pelagic Pressure Systems employs expert staff and has advanced technological skills, as well as several innovative patents.

Algorithm

Dr. John E. Lewis, a Pelagic employee for over thirty-four years, is the principal designer of these algorithms. He is one of the few people in the world with the necessary knowledge to develop the algorithms used in dive computers.

Dr. Lewis received his doctorate in aeronautics and applied mathematics from the California Institute of Technology. Author of the book “The Recreational Diver's Guide to Decompression Theory, Dive Tables, and Dive computers” and member of the Underwater Hyperbaric Medical Society, his work has had a significant impact on the world diving.

He is the creator of the patented Pelagic Z + (PZ +) algorithm used in Aqua Lung computers. Preferred by careful recreational divers, the PZ + algorithm is based on the Bühlmann ZHL-16C algorithm.

The i450T in detail

Designed for the active diver and the traveler, the i450T brings together versatility and intuition in an attractive package. Its functions have been developed to be intuitive, and for easy navigation offering an optimal diving experience.

Air integration, optional wireless, clears your dive for better hydrodynamics. Each of the particularly well-thought-out little details has been taken into account. For example, after you've paired your transmitter, you'll never have to start over. In addition to all its elaborate design, the i450T hasn't forgotten about aesthetics. Its sporty and attractive design makes it easy to wear on all daily adventures.

Features

Flexible gas integration

The patented algorithm calculates the remaining time in real time, allowing precise gas management:

• Once your transmitter is paired to your computer, it is paired for life!

• Compatible with three different transmitters and gas mixtures during the same dive!

Intuitive design and menu navigation

• The large display allows easy reading.

• Four operating modes: Air, Nitrox, Gauge and Apnea (Free Dive), you can go on any adventure.

• High visibility LED audible alarms and warning lights for added security

Digital compass

• With north reference, reverse heading lock and declination adjustment

Free Dive Mode

• Manage depth, dive time and surface time, free dive memory and more ...

Other important functions

• Multi-gas capability with up to three Nitrox mixes (with three transmitters), each with two individual PO2 set points

• Automatic altitude adjustment which guarantees an exact profile

• The advanced watch features include a dual time zone alternately, a stopwatch, a split time function, a daily alarm and a countdown timer

• The pre-dive function allows you to preview the planned dives to validate the limits of the no-decompression dive

• Auto security countdown is displayed in minutes and seconds for clarity

• A data retention feature allows the user to change the battery while retaining settings and calculations

• Scalable software provides access to the latest features and updates

• The backlighting allows easy reading even in low light

• Choice of water, fresh or salt

• Optional deep bearing, with countdown timer

• Easy to use on Mac or PC platforms with DiverLog software, which allows you to control all settings of your dive computer, view log and profile data, add locations, notes and other details, as well as storing and sharing photos and videos. DiverLog must be purchased separately from www.ediverlog.com

Options

• Issuer (40% or 100% options)

• Color options: black / blue, white, black / gray

This little gem is available at all Aqua Lung retailers for a public price of 714 euros.

Find out more: www.aqualung.com