VR3 - cheapest source?

Having recently sent my Aladin Smart Pro back to Scubapro for a refund, I've
decided to invest in a VR3. Cheapest source I've found so far for the basic
OC Air & Nitrox version is £560 - anyone seen it cheaper anywhere?

Also, I assume that the VR3 is completely modular, right? I know you can add
additional software features like Trimix compatibility via a 'pin' code
system but what about the hardware addons like the O2 sensor links? If I buy
the basic no thrills VR3 without any O2 sensor link now, can I add it on
later?

Cheers!

> Also, I assume that the VR3 is completely modular, right? I know you can add
> additional software features like Trimix compatibility via a 'pin' code
> system but what about the hardware addons like the O2 sensor links? If I buy
> the basic no thrills VR3 without any O2 sensor link now, can I add it on
> later?
>
yeah - you can just send it back to Delta-P for the upgrades, prices on
the website.

rich

Bardo wrote:
> Also, I assume that the VR3 is completely modular, right? I know you
> can add additional software features like Trimix compatibility via a
> 'pin' code system but what about the hardware addons like the O2
> sensor links? If I buy the basic no thrills VR3 without any O2 sensor
> link now, can I add it on later?

Mine was ordered as just a computer (C4) but it came with the
plug so they can sell me the other bits later if I change my
mind. If the plug cover had been attached I'd have been more
impressed but I have stainless steel lockwire to hand so it
ain't going to fall off now. 8)

The Software download kit is so good I ordered two of those
Reefmaster data loggers and I'll write something myself.

nigelH

"Nigel Hewitt" <news@REMOVETHISnigelhewitt.net> wrote in message
news:3faa256a@news.star.co.uk...
> Bardo wrote:
> > Also, I assume that the VR3 is completely modular, right? I know you
> > can add additional software features like Trimix compatibility via a
> > 'pin' code system but what about the hardware addons like the O2
> > sensor links? If I buy the basic no thrills VR3 without any O2 sensor
> > link now, can I add it on later?
>
> Mine was ordered as just a computer (C4) but it came with the
> plug so they can sell me the other bits later if I change my
> mind. If the plug cover had been attached I'd have been more
> impressed but I have stainless steel lockwire to hand so it
> ain't going to fall off now. 8)
>
> The Software download kit is so good I ordered two of those
> Reefmaster data loggers and I'll write something myself.

Hehe. Get coding Nigel - I'm sure I'm not the only one who would like to see
some shareware/freeware VR3 software out there on the web and I'd certainly
be more than willing to pay a reasonable shareware fee for it too! Would
love to buy the Delta-p logging software but I can't bring myself to spend
the extra money! Personally I'd love to see some VR3 software on the
PocketPC - I used to use Traveltrak on my Dell Axim for downloading dives
instantaneously via infrared and something similar for the VR3 would be very
welcome!

On 2003-11-06, Nigel Hewitt <news@REMOVETHISnigelhewitt.net> wrote:
> The Software download kit is so good I ordered two of those
> Reefmaster data loggers and I'll write something myself.
I've just put the quick-hack linux interface I did up on sourceforge
if it's of any use to you...
http://sourceforge.net/projects/sptools/
I expect it'll turn into something useful in due course.

I read that a new computer called VR2 has been introduced. Presumably it's
a reduced functionality, lower cost version of the VR3. Does anybody know
whether it can be upgraded to VR3 functionality? Is it just the software
that's different or are there differences in the hardware too?

Also, I believe the VR2 and VR3 don't give audible warnings. Do any VR3
users have an opinion about this? Do you think it's a significant
deficiency?

Richard


"Bardo" <anon@anon.com> wrote in message
news:bod9tr$1ci43o$1@ID-115313.news.uni-berlin.de...
> Having recently sent my Aladin Smart Pro back to Scubapro for a refund,
I've
> decided to invest in a VR3. Cheapest source I've found so far for the
basic
> OC Air & Nitrox version is £560 - anyone seen it cheaper anywhere?
>
> Also, I assume that the VR3 is completely modular, right? I know you can
add
> additional software features like Trimix compatibility via a 'pin' code
> system but what about the hardware addons like the O2 sensor links? If I
buy
> the basic no thrills VR3 without any O2 sensor link now, can I add it on
> later?
>
> Cheers!
>
>

> I read that a new computer called VR2 has been introduced. Presumably
it's
> a reduced functionality, lower cost version of the VR3.

OC Nitrox VR2 RRP 499
OC Nitrox VR2 RRP 699

> Does anybody know
> whether it can be upgraded to VR3 functionality?

VR2 is Air/Nitrox only.
VR3 is Air/Nitrox & Trimix.

You cannot upgrade VR2 to Trimix. Both can be used OC or CC or SCR/KCR.

> Is it just the software
> that's different or are there differences in the hardware too?

www.vr3.co.uk

The hardware is different - I beleive the case is plastic and is purple!

> Also, I believe the VR2 and VR3 don't give audible warnings.

They do not.

> Do any VR3
> users have an opinion about this? Do you think it's a significant
> deficiency?

It is a deficiency. A flashing light is no substitute. However, it doesn't
spoil the diving.

Cheers
Matt.

> > Do any VR3
> > users have an opinion about this? Do you think it's a significant
> > deficiency?
>
> It is a deficiency. A flashing light is no substitute. However, it
doesn't
> spoil the diving.
>

Just come back from Truk and the majority of the group dive Aladdins and as
the days wear on all the groups computers were hitting deco together....what
a racket....give the guide his cue to terminate his tour, noise is not
always good!!

Paul

"Bardo" <anon@anon.com> wrote in message news:<bod9tr$1ci43o$1@ID-115313.news.uni-berlin.de>...
> Having recently sent my Aladin Smart Pro back to Scubapro for a refund, I've
> decided to invest in a VR3. Cheapest source I've found so far for the basic
> OC Air & Nitrox version is £560 - anyone seen it cheaper anywhere?
>
> Also, I assume that the VR3 is completely modular, right? I know you can add
> additional software features like Trimix compatibility via a 'pin' code
> system but what about the hardware addons like the O2 sensor links? If I buy
> the basic no thrills VR3 without any O2 sensor link now, can I add it on
> later?
>
> Cheers!

825 euros including worldwide postage:

www.divetec.net

Jamie

> Just come back from Truk and the majority of the group dive Aladdins and
as
> the days wear on all the groups computers were hitting deco
together....what
> a racket....give the guide his cue to terminate his tour, noise is not
> always good!!

A sensibly placed beep, like when the deco stop has ended/time to move up,
or when a ceiling is violated, or when a gas switch or PPO2 switch is
required/pre-programmed would be nice.

Lots of non-suppressible beeping would be worse than no beeping. As I said,
it doesn't spoil the dive - but for such an advanced bit of kit it just does
lack a few nice-to-have features.

Cheers
Matt.