04/30/2019
Here's How We Build Our Rebreather to Keep You Alive.
In the depths of the ocean, your life depends on the equipment you're using. When it comes to our CCR Liberty rebreather, we at Divesoft take this responsibility with utmost seriousness. Our testing process is so meticulous, it would make NASA engineers proud.
The Brain of the Beast
Just like the human brain has two hemispheres, our CCR Liberty features dual control units (CUs). But before these electronic "brains" are installed, we put them through rigorous testing that would make your smartphone's quality control look like child's play.
We connect each control unit to our specialized testing equipment that checks:
• Bluetooth functionality
• Solenoid communication
• Sensor interfaces
• Power systems
• Handset communication
• Display functionality
• Firmware operations
The units must perfectly measure oxygen, pressure, and helium levels using our calibration devices that simulate real-world conditions. It's like having a flight simulator, but for your life support system.
The Oxygen Dance
The oxygen solenoids - crucial components that regulate your breathing mixture - undergo their own baptism. We pressure-test and submerge them in distilled water to ensure zero leakage. We scrutinize each solenoid for proper dosing, like a precision medical instrument.
Pressure Testing: Going to the Extremes
Think 340 meters underwater sounds deep? That's exactly what we test our units for. We subject the head unit to 3.5 MPa of pressure - equivalent to the crushing depths where only the bravest divers venture. Any structural weakness shows up at just 1 MPa, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.
The Supporting Cast
We put our handsets - your underwater control panels - through a two-stage trial:
1. First pressure test without electronics
2. Final pressure test at a staggering 30 MPa with all components installed
We subject the Head-Up Display and Buddy Display to similar scrutiny, while we test the Manual Addition Valves (MAV), Automatic Diluent Valve (ADV), Dive Surface Valve (DSV), and Bailout Valve (BOV) both individually and as part of the complete breathing loop.
The Final Symphony
Our grand finale involves:
• Complete assembly
• Visual inspection following our detailed manuals
• Sensor calibration
• System checks
• Component serial number registration
• Pre-dive verification
Documentation: Nothing Left to Chance
We record every single step in a 17-page assembly journal unique to each unit. It's like a birth certificate, medical history, and passport all in one.
We document every serial number, test result, and assembly step with precision that would satisfy the most demanding regulatory bodies.
Why So Thorough?
Because when you're 100 meters underwater, "good enough" isn't good enough. Our testing process isn't just about quality control - it's about ensuring you return to the surface every single time.
The next time you see our CCR Liberty rebreather, remember: behind its sleek exterior lies hundreds of hours of our testing, checking, and verification.
Because in the underwater world, second chances are rare, and we make sure you won't need one.
All for Free.