Questions about this item:
TIM N I just recently purchased this computer. When I hold the red button down to turn on the backlight I can barely see it. In fact in a dark room its barely visible. Is this normal or should it be much brighter?
PHILIP Y First, it has been almost a year since I last used my Puck. I use an Air Integrated system, usually, and the Puck is my back-up. I believe my experience with it on a night dive was that it was easily bright enough to read all indicators. I also think there is a setting in the Menu to adjust the brightness. If this is not the case as I recall, I would recommend returning it. Unfortunately, I have been away from home for almost two months now and I do not have ready access to the Puck to check it for you.
MICHAEL R This must be normal because I had the same experience just now.I could read it in the dark but it was difficult.I have only used it on day dives so far so there has been no problem reading it.I have been happy with it especially considering its reasonable price..
ERNIE C If you are simulating night conditions you should be able to read the computer without any trouble, if not, you have a problem.
JEFF J I would say the light is dimmer than I would have expected. In a lit room, you barely know it's on. In a dark room, it's about as bright as the glow in the dark compass.
ROBERT T This is normal. I thought the same thing when I got mine but in the water I've never had a problem seeing!
KEITH A Mine is the same as yours. unless it is pitch black the back light is pretty much useless
TIM N Thanks for the quick response. At least now I know its not just an issue with my computer.
Connor G Yes this is normal. The backlight on the puck is surprising dim, but it is sufficient underwater.
PAUL P Unfortunately that was my experience as well. Extremely hard to see underwater on night dives.
Shopper Does it come with quick disconnect?
Jim W No. It is a straight line to the stage 1 hp port
LUKASZ M no i doesnt, but that feature is goinfg to cost u much more , and personally
and honestly once you hook up all the equipment you wont be disconnecting it to many times. i bought it and im happy with it ;) its worth its money
THOMAS I Does this have an online class like some of the others to learn to use? Have they updated it to be able to log dives past the 10 dive mark now that another user mentioned?
David R Dive Training does not offer a class for this computer but as others say it seems to be pretty simple to use
ANDREAS M I did not see/use an online class as the comp is quite simple to operate and the manual is pretty easy to understand. It does log more than 10 dives though. I think holds your last 30 or 50 dives.
LARRY B Dive computer training offers some courses I believe but this is REALLY easy to use. I have 44 logged dives on mine so far and they are all in the log book.
THOMAS I Thank you for your help. I'm am new to diving and this would be my first computer, just dont want to get in over my head.
Shopper How many dives will this computer store? Are they downloadable?
VIJAY S I got it for my daughter, who is going to do max 20 dives per year. So never checked for the questions you have. It is great for the price for an air integrated.
ADAM B They are downloadable - you will have to buy that piece separately though. My experience is that the computer holds at least 20 dives- that is how many I have on mine since I got it.
CAMERON M It stores 10 dives I my memory serves me correctly. Haven't used it in a few months. But to download them you need to purchase a separate USB adapter for $100.
Shopper how long does the battery last and does it tell you how much battery life is left?
BURTON O Don't know exactly how long it will last but it will be at least a couple of years. It has two levels of battery warnings, Lo1 and Lo2 so you have plenty of opportunity to change it out before it shuts off. The manual suggests checking the battery power before each dive trip but i dive (in Bonaire) where the dive opperator carries replacements all the time. Its a common Li battery. There is absolutely no down side to this computer - its a best buy. My wife and I bought one each. Best computer I've ever owned.
Connor G I've had this model for just about a year now on the originsl battery. It lasts fairly long b/c it automatically goes into a sleep mode after a few minutes of non-use. It also tells u when you're low. U can test the battery life thru one if the settings
MICHAEL C Seems to have a good battery life. I have owned it for a year, (just 6 dives) and is still good. You can check the status of the battery. It shows either, OK, Lo1 or Lo2. Lo1 mean change soon and Lo2 means change now.
PHILIP F I have seen reference on the Web to aprox. 170 dives and that there is no "hot swap" feature. In other words, existing data is lost. There is a low battery indicator. The complete user manual is available online as a PDF document. Search: "Mares Puck Air Computer"
Martin H does it auto start in case you forget to push the button?
E.g. start when you pressurize and then start the dive when going below 3 feet?
Up to what % does it support nitrox ?
Do you have a quick connect for it ?
DARREN R it auto starts after 4 ft deep i believe. I do not have a quick connect. I cant remember what nitrox percentages it supports but I believe there are at least two (the most common mixes) that are supported. for the money- a great buy
MARK H The manual states that it will auto-start at 4 feet. I always turn it on to check my air before I put my tank on and never checked to verify that it shut off before entering the water, but I never had to press the button when checked the guage while submerged. The manual states that the nitrox mix can be adjusted from 21% - 50% in 1% increments. However, I don't do mixed gas diving, so I do not use this feature. I do not have a quick connect. So far, I am quite happy with this product. The only negative is that the backlight is not very bright. I used it on a cavern dive and could make out the readings with some concentration, but tended ot use my light.
JOSEPH S No Auto start. It's always a good idea to check your gauge BEFORE you jump in. Nitrox: The percentage of oxygen in the mix can be adjusted within the interval 21% - 50%, in increments of 1%. I do not have a quick connect. I put a padded gauge bag over it when not in use.
Monica s You do have to push the button, there is no automatic activation if you forget. It is programable up to 40% and does not have a quick disconnect option.
Shopper does this have a compas reading?
Brandy W This model does not have a compass reading.
THOMAS P This one doesn't, but one is available for about $100+ more.
rob c What type of battery and is it user replaceable?
PAUL P The battery is one of the large lithium ion button cells (don't remember the exact size, but i think it is standard). User can replace the battery, but mares recommends that a professional do it instead.... The unit will flood if the battery isnt installed correctly. (i highly recommend this computer btw. It is very simple to use, Compact, and high quality)
JOSEPH S The battery in the Mares Puck Air is user replaceable with Lithium CR 2450. Replacing the battery is a delicate operation, and requires close attention. Inspect the O-ring carefully, checking for any signs of damage, tearing or warping. If necessary, replace it with a new O-ring (Mares spare part Cod. 44200654).
CHRISTOPHER D Cant remember the battery type but it is in the manual and yes it is user replaceable and not hard to do.
Shopper Does this computer have a safety stop countdown?
Shopper One of the responses states the computer will switch into dive mode after ascent of 3 feet. If the predive button is not pushed prior to the ascent will the computer automatically activate?
PETER O sorry, I just recently purchased the unit and I have not gone diving yet.
But I am very pleased for the price, the menu is very easy to use and it's about 1/2 the price of my Cobra.
Shopper are the dives now downloadable (9?11)?
Shopper can this be converted over to a wrist style?
MICHAEL R No ,its only a console
PHILIP Y No. It requires direct connection to a high pressure hose from your first stage. I imagine you can remove the computer from it's housing, but without your air pressure it really just becomes a depth gauge and timer.
ADNAN S This computer is connected to the tank via high pressure hose, which would make it extremely difficult if not imposable to convert to a wrist computer. I think you are confusing this with a hose-less computers.
JOSEPH S The Mares Puck Air can NOT be converted to a wrist mount. Since it is air-integrated, it must be connect to your high pressure hose. Mares does not offer a remote transmitter for this item. My wife and I both love this computer. Easy to use!
ROBERT T Not sure that you could convert this one since it is a hose based and not hose-less.
dom b is there a compass which will attach to this unit?
David R We only sell the MARES PUCK AIR CONSOLE WITH COMPASS togetherbut not the compass separately
Shopper Does the computer have a "no fly" option?
BYRON D Yes it does. It counts down the time when you can fly.
ROBERT C Yes it does. After the dive it has a no fly icon and remaining time left.
ANDREW D Yes, the computer has a no fly option.
MARK S Yes. After surfacing (above 3 ft) for at least three minutes the computer automatically switches to 'TIME' mode. In this mode the computer displays desaturation time and a no fly icon. A press of the button while in time mode will display surface time and a no fly countdown timer.
SHILOH A yes there is a no fly feature
ADNAN S Computer does have no fly countdown timer. After the dive the computer will show the timer on the bottom and will remain there until the time has expired.
ROBERT T Yes this computer has a no fly option. It will give you a 24call hour countdown with no fly displayed.
Dan E Is this air Intergrated????
CAMERON M yes and it is a great value priced dive computer. I highly recommend it!
KEITH A Yes the Mares Puck Air is air integrated. The Mares puck is not
ROBERT C Yes it is! It's connected to the HP hose and tells you how much air is left in your tank in PSI; plus it tells you how much 'air time' you have left based on how quickly you're breathing and your current depth.
Shopper is this water activated?
MARK S The manual recommends you place the computer in 'PREDIVE" mode by pressing the button before a dive. 'PREDIVE' mode allows you to ensure all parameters for the upcoming dive are correctly set, the battery has sufficient charge to complete the dive and the computer display is properly functioning. Once you descend below 3 ft the computer automatically enters 'DIVE' mode.
LeisurePro S The Puck computer is manually activated by pushing the button on the front of the computer.
Warranty Information
This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.
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Whats in the box:Computer Console, Owner's Manual and HP Hose Sleek, reliable, ergonomic, and easy to use The sporty and functional design includes all the information that enthusiasts can't do without. With Puck Air as your guide, you'll always know what to do. In particular, with the Easy Access System, navigating the computer menu has never seemed so easy! Puck Air Computer uses Mares-Wienke RGBM (Reduced Gradient Bubbles Model) algorithm. The RGBM takes into account the phenomenon of micro-bubbles in order to prevent their formation. In over 10,000 real dives monitored by Dr. Bruce Wienke in the Los Alamos laboratories, the formation of micro-bubbles has been studied and evaluated in order to better understand the mechanism behind how micro-bubbles are formed during a dive. Today it is the most evolved algorithm for reducing the formation of micro-bubbles without compromising dive times. Air Integrated computerized monitoring of tank pressure is used to determine a bottom time which depends not only on your depth, but also on your actual gas consumption, increasing your dive safety. In addition, the gas consumption (referred to the surface) is displayed on the computer for more control over your dive. The computer does this by sampling the pressure drop over time and giving you the rate of consumption in minutes remaining. If the time remaining is greater than the no-decompression limit for your depth it will display the shorter time allowed. The easy excess push buttons allow the diver to operate the computer in all conditions, even when wearing thick gloves. Navigating through the computer programs is extremely simple and very intuitive. There are three special function modes of Air, Nitrox and Bottom Time. The Puck Air has a maximum depth display of 492' (150 meter), a memory capacity of 36 hours, runs on a user replaceable 3 Volt CR2450 lithium battery, power indicator, back lighting for low light conditions, has a plan mode display, can be used in both imperial or metric units, fresh or seawater settings, residual nitrogen reset, option to exclude audible alarms and uncontrolled ascents", has an ascent rate indicators and is altitude adjustable. The Puck Air also has a watch, date and temperature functions. The Puck has an optional USB interface for logging dives on your PC, SKU: MRSPCNMW PC Interface. The Puck knows that not all of us who dive are young and in peak condition, it address this with precautionary program settings that allow individual adjustment to more conservative dive profiles if needed. When you do multi-level, multiple dives during a single day or multiple dives over several days you can choose different setting levels in order to adjust your computer to a more conservative dive. The Puck Air has superior display readability. In order to offer an easy-to-read display Mares produced a wide computer display, with intense backlighting and high contrast. The computer featuring illuminated, oversized digits. Special attention is paid to maximize the viewing angle, to eliminate angular distortion and to always grant the best readability. Puck Air comes with a User Manual and has a 24 month limited warranty.
- RGBM
- nitrox Function
- Special Function Modes Air, Nitrox and Bottom Time
- Precautionary Programs Setting
- Plan Mode
- Backlighting
- Log Book
- Dive Simulator
- Prudential Programs
- Fresh Water/Sea Water Setting
- Easy Access
- Residual Nitrogen Memory Reset
- User-Replaceable Batteries
- Altitude Adjustable
- Memory Capacity 38 Hours
- Air, Nitrox and BT Function Modes
- Superior Display Readability
- 492' (150 meters) Depth Rating
- Power Indicators
- Audible Alarms
- Watch, Calendar and Temperature Displays
- 3 Volt CR2450 Battery
- Air Integrated
- 4,350 psi (300 bars) Pressure Display
- Owners Manual
- 2 Year Limited Warranty
| Algorithim | RGBM | | Fresh/Saltwater | Yes | | Audible Alarms | Yes | | Depth Display | 492' (150 meters) | | Altitude Adjustable | Yes | | Operating Modes | Air, EAN and BT | | Back Light | Yes | | Memory Capacity | 38 Hours | | Time, Date & Temperature | Yes | | Imperial/Metric Display | Yes | | Power | 3 Volt CR2450 Battery | | Air Integrated | Yes | | Pressure Display | 4,350 psi (300 bars) |
By Sexy Scuba Girl from Seattle, WA - Easy To Operate
- Easy To Read
- Lots Of Functions
- Reliable
- Diving Type:
- Cave Diving, Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving
- Was this a gift?:
- No
11/22/2011 5.0good product, recommendable. - Easy To Operate
- Easy To Read
- Lots Of Functions
- Reliable
11/8/2011 (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful) 5.0Everything a dive computer should have By Dabears1132 from Marquette MI + Vernon Hills, IL - Easy To Operate
- Easy To Read
- Lots Of Functions
- Reliable
- Cold Water
- Extreme Depths
- Recreation
- Warm Water
- Diving Type:
- Open Water Diving, Recreation, Rescue Diving
- Was this a gift?:
- No
8/18/2011 5.0Hands-off, no-brainer/worries Computer By Mark S. from St. Jacob, IL - Compact
- Easy To Operate
- Great name
- Reliable
- Diving Type:
- Night Diving, Open Water Diving
- Was this a gift?:
- No
By Keith from Spring Hill, Florida About Me Casual/ Recreational - Easy To Operate
- Easy To Read
- Lots Of Functions
- Reliable
- Diving Type:
- Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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