• Rebreather Resource Centre

    Manuals, brochures, updates & useful links

    Our resource centre below is constantly updated with the latest information, PDFs, instruction manuals and links to useful rebreather community resources.

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AP CONNECT

The new version of AP Communicator

  • Download logs from your VISION Electronics
  • Upload new firmware

Compatibility

  • Windows 7, 8, 10
  • Mac OSX 10.12+

Download Windows V1.2.6.0.exe

Windows

Download Mac V1.2.6.0.dmg

 Mac

Software Support

 

Mac Users Note: [November 2021]

Customers have reported Bluetooth connection issues after updating their Macs to Monterey. This is an issue reported widely on Mac forums.

At the moment the only reliable connection between the rebreather and a Monterey Mac is to use our Bridge and USB cable connection, available as a separate purchase.

A less reliable connection can sometimes be achieved by going to System Preferences > Bluetooth, manually connecting the Bluetooth connection to wake it up and then quickly start AP Connect. You can then sometimes achieve a normal connection. Sometimes it is necessary to remove the Bluetooth connection and remake it, but this doesn’t work consistently. This Bluetooth issue with Monterey is widespread and known to Apple….and the World awaits a cure.

AP DiveSight

The new version of AP Logviewer (see 'Legacy Software' below)

  • View dive profile and zoom-in to real-time dive details
  • Create personal dive graphs and electronic logbook

Compatibility

  • Windows 7, 8, 10
  • Mac OSX 10.12+

Download Windows  V1.2.1.3.exe

Windows

Download Mac V1.2.1.3.dmg

Mac

 

AP PROJECTION

The multi-function Closed Circuit & Open Circuit Dive Planner/Storage solution

The AP Projection Dive Planner & Store is one of the most powerful CC/OC dive planners available. It quickly calculates deco for all gasses, dives and series of dives and comes with DiveStore, a clever little device that connects directly to the rebreather’s interface to download your dives. The DiveStore holds 1000s of dives, with plenty of memory for your diveplans, photos and other essentials.

  • Easily calculate deco for all gasses, switching depths and bailout times
  • Uses Buhlmann C algorithms and Hahn Delayed Surface Desaturation
  • Plan single or series dives, cave dives & wreck penetration
  • Safe, splashproof 1GB memory storage for plans, tables, photos & more
  • Plug & Play transfer from CCR to DiveStore to PC
  • Print & personalise your dive tables

 Mac user? It is possible to run this software using Parallels.

This software requires a unique activation key which limits its use to one device. Existing DiveStore owners have this key built in and can download the latest version below for free.

Owners of 2020VISION units who do not need the storage of the DiveStore (because of the huge onboard storage capacity) can purchase a unique key to activate the AP Projection software below.

To purchase a unique key please contact: 

ccrsales@apdiving.com 

or telephone +44 (0)1326 563 834.

AP Projection SPORT V3.0.5.0

Download

COLOUR THEME DESIGNER

Customise your 2020VISION Handset display

The Colour Theme Designer allows the diver to create unique themes to suit individual preference, colour perception or dive conditions. Safe-guarding limitations are built-in to prevent low contrast choices but otherwise there is plenty of scope to experiment, upload and save up to 2 Custom themes for selection at start-up.

Download V1.0.6.0

Windows

Mac user ? It is possible to run this software using Parallels.

LEGACY SOFTWARE

 

AP COMMUNICATOR

Quick and easy downloads to PC

The following download includes the most recent version of AP Communicator for PC.

Mac user? It is possible to run this software using Parallels.

AP Communicator SPORT V5.2.14.0

Download

AP Logviewer

(Pre Sept 2016 version of AP DIVESIGHT - see above)

  • View dive profile and zoom-in to real-time dive details
  • Create personal dive graphs and electronic logbook

Compatibility

  • Windows 7, 8, 10

Mac user? It is possible to run this software using Parallels.

Download Windows  V5.2.5.0.exe

Download

 

SERIAL TO USB COMM PORT DRIVERS

In order to download dives or upload new firmware or features, Vision rebreathers produced between 2005 and October 2015 require a serial/USB conversion cable to connect the download/upload bridge interface to a USB port on your PC or Mac.

Prior to Jan 2013, the cable shipped with the Vision was manufactured by a company called Prolific/Gembird. Over the years, they tried to ensure compatibility by updating their drivers but by Windows 7 it became clear that the cable could no longer be used for uploads taking in excess of a couple of minutes, with some users experiencing connection issues as well. From January 2013 AP changed the supplied cable to an FTDI chipped conversion cable which self-seeks the correct driver and makes plug-and-play a reality. The AP part No. is EV91/04A - Serial to USB Bridge Interface Cable.

If you have a Prolific/Gembird grey/cream coloured serial/USB cable, the easiest solution is to just upgrade the cable to the EV91/04A.

In May 2016 a customer claimed to have solved the issue with the Prolific cable and referred to the attached web-article, (not tested by AP): Download Guide (Microsoft Word)

Disclaimer: This software is developed by a third-party publisher and is provided "as-is". More information can be found on the publisher's website: www.prolific.com  

 

Supported Operating Systems:

Windows 2000 (32 & 64 bit)

Windows XP (32 & 64 bit)
Windows Vista (32 & 64 bit)
Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit)
Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)

Included in download:

Driver installation executable (EXE)
Release Notes (PDF)
Installation Manual (PDF)
Updated: 04/02/2016

Windows