Description
The Amphos is Sherwood’s newest addition to an already strong lineup of dive computers. Sherwood’s first true watch computer is sure to be a diver’s favorite. This watch computer’s display is based on the intuitive Wisdom3 format. The Sherwood Amphos Wrist Scuba Diving Computer is a two gas Nitrox compatible unit. The computer has four dive operating modes of air, nitrox, gauge and free dive, when not diving it can also be used as a watch. The Sherwood Amphos computer is run by a Modified Haldanean / DSAT (Diving Science and Technology) Database Algorithm, has an intuitive operation and display, with large easy to read numbers and a clean matter-of-fact screen that gives you what you need to know. The computer can operate in either imperial or metric measurements. The computer is water activated so there is no need to turn it on before you jump in the water. The computer has a common CR2430 consumer replaceable battery with hot swap feature that will maintain settings and data during battery swap. When worn as a watch the Amphor will give local time and destination time so it’s great as a travel companion. The watch function is also equipped with altitude information, temperature and date. Time can be set in 12 or 24 hour formats. The watch mode can also be used as a countdown timer, chronograph and provides daily alarm functions.
When diving the Amphos the computer displays 2 bar graphs one for nitrogen loading or oxygen accumulation. The other is an accent rate indicator graph. The computer will also display in the dive mode current and deepest depths, no decompression, deep and safety stop information, and required stop depths. Other information such as temperature, date and altitude (if applicable) can also be displayed. The computer can dive two gas mixtures of 21-50% and 50-100%. Display is based on the intuitive Wisdom3 format. Logbook will retain 24 dives (3 screens each). Selectable audible alarms with flashing icons, wet activation, and history mode with total dives, maximum depth, total dive hours, and lowest temperature are other features of the Amphor dive computer. Optional USB Cable Connector (see SKU: SWDADC), allow downloading dive information to your PC or Mac. New from Sherwood! As easy and intuitive to read and navigate as Sherwood’s famous Wisdom line, with 7 user-changeable alarms, deep stop reminder, and free dive mode, the Amphos will appeal to all divers.
Computer automatically adjust altitude up to 14, 000′ (4267.2 meters). Maximum operational depth is 330′ (100 meters), there is an automatic safety stop countdown timer and full decompression stop countdowns as deep as 60′ (18 meters) when required. Computer has a backlight for night or low light dive conditions. You can even set the computer to be more conservative for personal health or just for added safety. The computer has a 4-button system to access all functions, comes with a durable rubber wrist strap, battery hatch key and an owner’s manual.
