Divesoft Lab

The crown jewel of the Divesoft Lab is Big Bertha, a custom-designed pressure chamber capable of simulating dives to depths of 300 meters. Big Bertha is much more than a simple pressure chamber; it mimics real-world underwater conditions with remarkable accuracy. Every diver has experienced first-hand, the water temperature can have a large impact on your body, we are making sure that the impact it has on your kit is minimal. Variable water temperatures ranging from a near-freezing 1°C to a scorching 60°C allow for testing in most conceivable environments.

What sets Big Bertha apart is its high fidelity simulated respiration system. This system replicates a diver’s breathing cycle, including body-temperature warming and moisture addition to the gas, oxygen consumption, and CO₂ production. Paired with an array of sensors monitoring temperature, pressure, CO₂ levels, and other critical variables, Big Bertha provides an unparalleled evaluation of equipment performance under real-world diving conditions. We use this data to further optimize our equipment’s performance.

Beyond pressure testing, the lab houses a hydrostatic imbalance testing system. This setup evaluates how water pressure interacts with a diver's breathing apparatus during movement when they assume different positions underwater. The measurements done here are focused on preventing lung damage from hydrostatic imbalances—a potential risk if pressure differences between the diver’s lungs and their rebreather's breathing loop are not within certain levels.

Another standout feature of the Divesoft Laboratory is its dedicated setup for analyzing scrubber performance. Scrubbers, which remove CO₂ from the breathing loop in rebreathers, are a critical component of devices like the CCR Liberty. The lab’s equipment allows us to evaluate scrubber depletion, identify potential breakthrough points, and optimize overall performance.

Moreover, a smaller automated pressure chamber tests the reliability of oxygen sensors under high partial pressures of oxygen. These tests simulate extreme diving scenarios to ensure that the sensors remain accurate and functional in the most demanding conditions.

The CCR Liberty rebreather is a great example of how these testing methods translate into superior product performance. This rebreather features dual control units for redundancy, advanced oxygen monitoring, and customizable dive interfaces. Its solenoids and sensors undergo meticulous pressure testing, ensuring reliability even at crushing depths. At Divesoft, every aspect of product development is a blend of precision engineering and an unyielding commitment to diver safety. From Big Bertha’s high-pressure simulations to hydrostatic imbalance testing, the company goes to extraordinary lengths to ensure its products perform flawlessly. Whether exploring a shipwreck, mapping underwater caves, or setting records in technical diving, divers can trust that their Divesoft gear has been tested far beyond the limits they will face.