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Poseidon Product Range 2016 Contents POSEIDON PRODUCT RANGE 2016 CONTENTS Rebreather & Accessories 4 Computer & Accessories 12 Cylinders & Valves 16 Regulators & Gauges 20 BCDs & Wings 32 Suits & Accessories 38 Masks, Fins & Snorkels 44 Weight Pockets & Belts 48 Bags, Cases & Other Accessories 50 Apparel 56 Discontinued Products 59 Contacts 68 Further information on products can be found at our homepage www.poseidon.com. Photo: A.Mathiesen-Ohman, Jörgen Nilsson et.al. 2 3 REBREATHER & ACCESSORIES REBREATHER & ACCESSORIES CONFIGURATIONS: Art. no. Name Description 6012-010 POSEIDON SE7EN EU version incl. cover and battery charger. 6012-011 POSEIDON SE7EN US version incl. cover and battery charger For EU orders, the Poseidon SE7EN must ship with cylinders from the factory. Cylinders are not included within either the EU or US article numbers and cylinder type must be specified at the time of ordering for EU purchases. POPULAR ACCESSORIES: Art. no. Name Description 0600-200 POSEIDON M28 Dive Computer It boasts maps, graphics, GPS, Dive-By-Wire™, and a host of features that deliver class-leading functionality 0005-100 BCD QMR For easy assembly. The ideal solution for quick BCD attachment 0000-468 11 Inch Adapter The value choice for attaching your BCD 0100-006 Jetstream Mk3 Octopus The recommended Octopus for the POSEIDON SE7EN 0650-032 Wing Man, Side Sling Case Bring your bailout tank with you without bungees and straps 0100-005 Jetstream Mk3 (Black) Perfect regulator for your bailout kit RECREATIONAL MATERIAL: COUNTER LUNGS Ballistic Nylon Art. no. Description TECHNICAL FEATURE: 6011-049 For the recreational rebreather diver. 6.2 liter volume. 6.2 or 8.2 liter volume. 6011-050 For the larger or technical rebreather diver. 8.2 liter volume. TECHNICAL COUNTER LUNGS MATERIAL: Ballistic Nylon Art. no. Description POSEIDON SE7EN 6011-035 For the technical rebreather diver TECHNICAL FEATURE: 8.2 liter volume. Manual addition of oxygen and diluent gases. In a world full of compromise, we escape by visiting the one place that doesn’t: the ocean. Yet when we get there, we are forced to compromise. Not any more… Designed, built and tested to perform in all conditions, the POSEIDON SE7EN is the next generation rebreather. Safety, performance, ease of use and desirability are BATTERY UPGRADE combined to enable divers of all abilities to experience the underwater world without 40 M REC, 40 M DECO, 48M TRIMIX, compromise. Whether you want to get closer to marine life, spend much more time 60 M TRIMIX AND DEEP underwater, dive deeper or simply enjoy the bubble-free silence, the POSEIDON SE7EN is the smartest, fastest, safest way to dive. Recreational or Technical Rebreather. Art. no. Description 6011-005 Battery Module – Rec 40 The POSEIDON SE7EN – one day, all rebreathers will be like it. A simple battery change will allow you to upgrade your 6011-027 Battery Module – Deco 40 POSEIDON SE7EN to go even deeper. By having the option 6011-028 Battery Module – Trimix 48 The SE7EN has big advantages over traditional to upgrade your POSEIDON SE7EN to perform decompres- 6011-029 Battery Module – Trimix 60 open circuit equipment: sion stops by a simple exchange of batteries. Makes the 6011-036 Battery Module – Deep SE7EN the ideal machine for you to grow from a > Get closer to marine life recreational rebreather diver to a technical rebreather diver. MATERIAL: > Much more time underwater There is no need to do big leaps in your experience with your > Patented safety technology rebreather that could make you uncomfortable. Water sealed battery pack in robust plastic. > Plug and play TECHNICAL FEATURE: The battery is your personal battery as it saves your dive > Expandable system The battery will upgrade your unit to the specific depth limit. The deeper logs and the remaining nitrogen in your tissue. It also version will also let you specify the trimix used through the PC config > Proven Performance contains a buddy light as well as a speaker for all warnings. program. 4 5 REBREATHER & ACCESSORIES REBREATHER & ACCESSORIES THE NEXT GENERATION REBREATHER Developed from the world’s first recreational rebreather, the legendary Poseidon MKVI, the POSEIDON SE7EN gives you 7 Next Generation Benefits: G7 INSIDE ENHANCED Generation 7 electronics open up SERVICE endless possibilities for interaction, & SUPPORT accessories and apps. Entirely Poseidon already has class- new internal hardware driven by a leading reliability and technical new generation of firmware makes support, but the SE7EN makes the SE7EN faster, flexible and service and support even easier reliable in any diving environment. and more convenient. Dive logs download automatically via Bluetooth to support. Detachable displays and sensors mean that support is even faster and more BLUETOOTH convenient than before! CONNECTIVITY Download your dive logs in seconds, update your settings and interact effortlessly with your POSEIDON SE7EN, all using UPGRADED Bluetooth. MOUTHPIECE The best rebreather mouthpiece just got even better! A new system designed for military use keeps the bail-out valve locked in place DIVE MANAGEMENT in closed or open circuit, while SYSTEM still enabling simple switches Enjoy enhanced interaction with from closed to open circuit. your rebreather. The upgraded configuration tool interacts with your POSEIDON SE7EN via Bluetooth, allowing you to make configuration changes in moments. COVER See your dive logs in far greater Protective, desirable and detail and much more. Better still, functional in equal measures it’s now Mac compatible! and the cover on the POSEIDON SE7EN has grab and lighting rails. RECREATIONAL OR 100M TECHNICAL REBREATHER The POSEIDON SE7EN can be whatever you want it to be! You can use the SE7EN as a Recreational Rebreather or as a 100M-rated Technical Rebreather; it’s your choice! Poseidon’s industry-leading upgrades give you the ultimate recreational and technical rebreather flexibility. 6 7 REBREATHER & ACCESSORIES REBREATHER & ACCESSORIES BREATHING LOOP IRDA USB ADAPTER BATTERY CHARGER MIFLEX HOSE 3RD CELL HOLDER MANUAL CC HOSE POLYURETHANE INJECTION PACK The Miflex Polyurethane hose delivers If you would like to use a third cell during These hoses will make it possible for you Art. no. Description Art. no. Description Art. no. Description diluent air to the POSEIDON SE7EN your dives to monitor the loop you now to customize the lengths of the hoses to 6011-015 Battery Charger 6011-051 Manual Injection Pack 6010-322 IrDA USB Adapter mouthpiece. have that option with Poseidon’s Third fit you better. This hose is of the highest caliber and Cell Holder. is an excellent choice for use with both The holder can be placed along the The standard length sold with the the POSEIDON SE7EN and Poseidon loop and attached as it has the same POSEIDON SE7EN is 346 mm. Xstream and Jetstream regulators. connections. Which cell you would like to place in this holder is up to you. Art. no. Description Art. no. Description You will also be able to use whichever 0132-000 CC Hose 346 mm, pair. computer you would like to attach your 0130-004 LP Hose Polyurethane 0135-000 CC Hose 286 mm, pair. 9/16-18, 90cm third cell to. 0135-001 CC Hose 396 mm, pair. POWER ADAPTER 12V 0130-032 LP Hose DIL 9/16-18, 20cm Art. no. Description 0130-033 LP Hose O2 6011-052 3rd Cell holder Art. no. Description 9/16-18, 20cm 0130-034 LP Hose DIL O2 SENSOR TOOL 6010-290 Power Adapter 12V 9/16-18, 20cm w. 90 angle 0130-035 LP Hose O2 9/16-18, 20cm w. 90 angle Art. no. Description 0132-007 LP Hose DIL CYLINDER 3/8M-9/16”F, 38cm 6010-311 O2 Sensor Tool 0132-008 LP Hose O2 INVERSION KIT 3/8M-9/16”F, 70cm PLUG ADAPTERS 4-PLUG KIT CYLINDER BRACKET COMPLETE 3RD CELL Art. no. Description CALIBRATION KIT 6010-291 Plug Adapters 4-PLUG KIT Art. no. Description 0000-467 Cylinder Bracket Complete Calibration kit for use with 3rd cell holder. Makes O2 cell calibration easy to perform together with external LP-HOSE DIL 30 CM computers. MOUTHPIECE G7 Art. no. Description Art. no. Description 0132-006 LP-Hose DIL 3/8”-3/8”M, 6011-055 3rd Cell Calibration Kit BLIND PLUG 30cm Art. no. Description MOUTHPIECE Art. no. Description 0005-055 Mouthpiece G7 6011-054 Cylinder Inversion Kit Art. no. Description 0000-368 Blind Plug Mouthpiece 8 9 REBREATHER & ACCESSORIES REBREATHER & ACCESSORIES GIGASEPT SOFNODIVE 797, Art. no. Description RB HANDLE QMR 11 INCH ADAPTER PRE PACKED 0050-003 Gigasept disinfection liquid SCRUBBER (2 PCS) The stainless steel handle is easily The Quick Mount/Release adapter This adapter enables the tightest fit mounted in combination with QMR presents the fastest solution to mount between your Poseidon SE7EN and CYLINDER QMR SET Art. no. Description adapter or 11 inch adapter. and dismount your Poseidon SE7EN to your BCD/Wing. This is the choice if you 6011-013 Pre Packed Scrubber (2 Pcs) This will make your rebreather easy to your BCD/Wing. don’t dismount your unit from the grab and carry. buoyancy device too often. The Cylinder Quick Mount Release (QMR) attaches your cylinders even Art. no. Description Art. no. Description Art. no. Description quicker than before and with a perfect MATERIAL: 6011-019 RB Handle 0005-100 QMR Rebreather BCD 0000-468 11 inch Adapter Complete fit every time, just as you want them to be. SodaLime The QMRs are made out of steel and will snap into place on the side of your scrubber TECHNICAL FEATURE: MATERIAL: MATERIAL: MATERIAL: canister house. O2 SENSOR Easy to install, 3 hour dive time (CE), 2 year shelf life, disposable, 2,7 kg. (MOLEX) Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Art. no. Description TECHNICAL FEATURE: TECHNICAL FEATURE: TECHNICAL FEATURE: 0415-002 Cylinder QMR Set Art. no.
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