Shearwater Research Announces Petrel 2 Dive Computer

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petrel-2-compass-screenshot.pngAnnouncing the Petrel 2

Shearwater Research Inc, the leading manufacturer of dive computers and electronic control systems for rebreathers has earned the reputation of listening to their customers. In keeping with this tradition, they are pleased to announce the next generation of their popular Petrel dive computer: the Petrel 2.

Smart Ready Bluetooth

The key new features of the Petrel 2 include Smart Ready Bluetooth, for communication with iOS devices such as the iPad and iPhone, and a three-axis, tilt-compensated, digital compass.

In addition to current Shearwater and third party support for Mac and PC desktop applications, users will now be able to download dives using their iPad/iPod in conjunction with third party applications. An application created by More Mobile is available now.

Using the most advanced compass technology, Shearwater offers a new level of convenience to Petrel 2 users as they no longer need to carry a separate compass while diving. The compass can be disabled for those who prefer not to use it.

See us at DEMA

Shearwater will be presenting the Petrel 2 at the DEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada (November 19-22) in booth #1139. Full technical specifications can be found on their newly redesigned Shearwater Research website at www.shearwater.com where there is an explanation detailing the upgrades and new features. The Petrel 2 is now being sold through Shearwater***8217;s worldwide dealer network, which may also be accessed on their website.

Continued Support for Petrel

Users of the current Petrel should rest assured that full support and firmware updates of the Petrel and Petrel 2 will continue into the future.

But Wait, There's More!


chinese-firmware-screenshot.pngAs if Shearwater Research Inc. has not been busy enough with designing the new Petrel 2 dive computer, also now available is a Chinese language version. The Chinese Language version firmware for the Petrel allows users to display all text in Chinese. This firmware can be downloaded from the newly redesigned Shearwater Website at www.shearwater.com

About Shearwater Research Inc

Shearwater Research Inc. is a Vancouver-based manufacturer of technical diving computers and rebreather control systems. The company was founded in 2004 by its current CEO, Bruce Partridge, who combined his experience in computer systems design, embedded programming, and advanced technical diving to develop cutting-edge dive computers. Find Shearwater on Facebook and Twitter.
 
There was a post on FB that suggested any units with hardware version 2.4.0 could be upgraded. What wasn't clear was if this is for both the compass and iOS as the conversation seemed to be solely about the compass. I would have thought iOS would be easier as hopefully its just a s/w change to the Bluetooth. Well that's what I'm hoping as mine is version 2.1.0 but only taking an iOS device and leaving my computer behind on hol would be really good.
 
From Facebook.

The official determination of whether a Petrel supports the compass is checking the hardware version in:
SystemSetup->Adv Config->System Info
For SA and EXT:
Hardware version 2.4.0 or higher has the compass and Bluetooth Smart Ready.
For DiveCANmodels: Hardware version 3.4.0 or higher has the compass and Bluetooth Smart Ready.
 
View attachment 6460Announcing the Petrel 2
View attachment 6461As if Shearwater Research Inc. has not been busy enough with designing the new Petrel 2 dive computer, also now available is a Chinese language version. The Chinese Language version firmware for the Petrel allows users to display all text in Chinese. This firmware can be downloaded from the newly redesigned Shearwater Website at www.shearwater.com
You mean communist Chinese Language as this is simplify Chinese and not Traditional Chinese... :) :) Just joking ...
 
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