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UTD Solar Heating System

The new UTD Signature Series Solar Dry Suit Heating System. 

After several years of continuous research and development, UTD has completely redesigned our dry suit heating system. Starting with a clean slate and working closely with exo2, a leading manufacturer of heated garments, The new Solar Dry Suit Heating System reduces bulk, introduces an external temperature controller, and is one-size-fits-all.

The Solar is heated by a lightweight and flexible heating element carefully positioned in the critical area around the diver’s core, knowing that if the core is warm, the rest of the body stays warm.

Solar generates safe, consistent, and controlled heat and will operate in damp and wet environments. Although not designed to be fully submerged, the Solar will continue to operate in a damp or flooded dry suit.

The heating element is contained within an insulating, breathable garment shell. The layer insulates, increasing warmth and passive heat retention inside the dry suit. The inner layer is a soft, thin lining. The Solar is designed to be worn over a base layer but under the primary dry suit undergarments so as to retain as much heat has possible close to the body.

The Solar is driven by an external battery canister fitted with a wet-pluggable E/O cord. The battery can do double-duty, running both the Solar Heating System and a primary dive light, or separate canisters can be worn.

A standard, external 11 to 12 volt battery source provides a consistent "surface of the heating unit" temperature of approximately 130ºF/54ºC. When combined with a UTD dual voltage battery pack, the Solar’s temperature can be controlled through the external magnetic switch on the canister. The “high” setting on the battery pushes the "surface of the heating unit" temperature to 145ºF/62ºC. UTD’s 8.5amp canister battery will run Solar for about four hours on the standard setting and about three hours on high.

The external battery requires a “through-port” on the dry suit. This can be a temporary port in a spacer ring attached to the dry suit inflation valve, or a permanent port bonded into the suit, much like the installation of a p-valve. The E/O cord on the canister is wet-pluggable. To combine heating and lighting from one battery, a “y” connector is added to the E/O power cord

Benefits of the Solar Dry Suit Heating System

  1. Safety
    Recent research by the Navy Experimental Diving Unit has shown that diving a strategy of staying cool on the bottom portion of the dive and increasing warmth during the decompression portion of the dive dramatically reduces the risk of DCS.
  2. Weight Reduction
    Increased active heating allows you to reduce bulky undergarments, which reduces some of the positive buoyancy of the dry suit, which in turn allows you to carry less weight.
    Repetitive Dives
    Cold is cumulative, so staying warm on dive one will make you feel MUCH warmer on dives two and three.
  3. Comfort During the Dive
    It’s nice to be warm when you dive.
  4. Comfort Between Dives
    UTD offers a small, pocket-sized “boat battery” that will run the Solar Dry Suit Heating System on the surface for approximately two hours. This allows you to stay warm between dives and saves the canister battery for in-water use.

 

UTD Delivers the Dry Suit Solar Heating System in several packages:

UTD Signature Series Solar Heating Unit Only

Features and Benefits

  • Lightweight and flexible heating unit positioned carefully to provide consistent even heat around core specifically designed for divers’ needs
  • Comfortable shell with a soft, breathable lining
  • One size fits all 
  • Adjustable strap to fit any size body
  • Water resistant heating element and wiring
  • Waterproof external plug

Specifications

  • Input voltage 11 - 17 - Volt DC
  • Draws 22w/hrs (2.0 Amps @ 11.2Volts) on Low Heat & 40w/hrs (2.5 amps @ 16.8Volts) on High heat setting
  • One Size Fits All
  • Temperature Setting through UTD Dual Voltage Battery  
    • High 16.8v @ 145ºF/62ºC
    • Low  11.2v @ 120ºF/48ºC

UTD Signature Series Basic Solar Heating System - No Battery Canister

System Includes:

- A Solar Heating Unit - one Size fits all
- Either a Permanent Dry suit Through port or a Temporary Dry suit Through port w 90 degree E/O

Features and Benefits

  • Lightweight and flexible heating unit positioned carefully to provide consistent even heat around core specifically designed for divers’ needs
  • Comfortable shell with a soft, breathable lining
  • One size fits all 
  • Adjustable strap to fit any size body
  • Water resistant heating element and wiring
  • Waterproof external plug
  • Permanent or temporary dry suit through port with 90 degree E/O

Specifications

  • Input can be varied from 11 - 17 - Volt DC
  • Draws 22w/hrs (2.0 Amps @ 11.2Volts) on Low Heat & 40w/hrs (2.5 amps @ 16.8 Volts) on High heat setting
  • One Size Fits All
  • Temperature Setting through UTD Dual Voltage Battery  
    • High 16.8v @ 145ºF/62ºC
    • Low  11.2v @ 120ºF/48ºC

UTD Signature Series Explorer Solar Heating System

System Includes:

- A Solar Heating Unit - one Size fits all
- Either a Permanent Dry suit Through port or a Temporary Dry suit Through port w 90 degree E/O
- A Dual Voltage 110 watt/hr Li-Ion Battery Canister w E/o Cord and Charger

Features and Benefits

  • Lightweight and flexible heating unit positioned carefully to provide consistent even heat around core specifically designed for divers’ needs
  • Comfortable shell with a soft, breathable lining
  • One size fits all 
  • Adjustable strap to fit any size body
  • Water resistant heating element and wiring
  • Waterproof external plug
  • Permanent or temporary dry suit through port with 90 degree E/O  

Specifications

  • Input voltage 11.2 - 16.8 - Volt DC
  • Draws 22w/hrs (2.0 Amps @ 11.2Volts) on Low Heat & 40w/hrs (2.5 amps @ 16.8Volts) on High heat setting
  • One Size Fits All
  • Temperature Setting through UTD Dual Voltage Battery  
    • High 16.8v @ 145ºF/62ºC
    • Low  11.2v @ 120ºF/48ºC

110 watt/hr Dual Voltage Li-Ion Canister Specifications

  • A 9.8amp @ 11.2v or 6.6amp @ 16.8v Li-Ion battery providing 110 watt/hrs of power
  • Completely sealed canister providing protection from water intrusion due to user interaction or cut cord
  • No switch boot or other O-ring failure points – charges through the E/O wet-plug-able cord
  • Dry weight 3.2 lbs (1.45kg), in-water 1 lb (0.45 kg) negative
  • Recharge time from complete discharge is 4 hours
  • Universal input charger – US input cord provided, UK and European input cord available
  • Canister machined from solid aluminum – marine grade powder-coat finish
  • 5.75"(14.6 cm) Length, 3.25"(8.2 cm) Diameter
  • Comes standard with a 32" (81.28cm) E/O Cord
 


UTD Signature Series Solar Heating Unit Only

Features and Benefits

  • Lightweight and flexible heating unit positioned carefully to provide consistent even heat around core specifically designed for divers’ needs

  • Comfortable shell with a soft, breathable lining

  • One size fits all 

  • Adjustable strap to fit any size body

  • Water resistant heating element and wiring

  • Waterproof external plug

Specifications

  • Input voltage 11 - 16 - Volt DC

  • Draws 22w/hrs (2.0 Amps @ 11Volts) on Low Heat & 40w/hrs (2.5 amps @ 16Volts) on High heat setting

  • One Size Fits All

  • Temperature Setting through UTD Dual Voltage Battery  
    • High 16v @ 145ºF/62ºC

    • Low  11v @ 120ºF/48ºC

Permanent Through port

Features and Benefits 

  • Permanently Installed Port

  • 90 Degree E/O Attachment

  • Blank E/O Plug Included

  • AquaSeal to affix to suit

Temporary Through port

Features and Benefits

  • Temporary Installed Port under Inlet Valve

  • 90 Degree E/O Attachment

  • Blank E/O Plug Included

  • Choose between Apex or Si-Tech



Dual Voltage 110 watt/hr Li-Ion Battery Canister - (9.8amp @ 11.2v or 6.6amp @ 16.8v)

Features and Benefits

  • Dual voltage for easy external temperature control on the UTD Solar Heating Pad - 16.8v or 11.2v

  • Either voltage will power the Vision LED Light heads and the Solar Heating System

  • Total power of 110 w/hrs

  • Provides 10 hours of light on single LED head

  • Provides 2.5 hours of heat at high heat or 4 hours of low heat.

  • Comes standard with an easy to install hip mounting system

  • E/O wet plug-able cord for easy exchange between primary and video LED's or heating systems – will also power HID light heads if necessary

  • Sealed Li-Ion battery canister for more power from smaller canister and less weight.

  • Sealed canister to reduce risk of user error and flooding. Charged through the E/O wet-plug-able cable

  • Easy to reach magnetic switching on bottom of canister - No rubber switch boot to break and flood

  • Max depth rated to 600'/180m

  • CE Marked and Approved

  • Lifetime warranty on workmanship / 90 days on E/O cord and cables

110 watt/hr Dual Voltage Li-Ion Canister Specifications

  • A 9.8amp @ 11.2v or 6.6amp @ 16.8v Li-Ion battery providing 110 watt/hrs of power

  • Completely sealed canister providing protection from water intrusion due to user interaction or cut cord

  • No switch boot or other O-ring failure points – charges through the E/O wet-plug-able cord

  • Dry weight 3.2 lbs (1.45kg), in-water 1 lb (0.45 kg) negative

  • Recharge time from complete discharge is 4 hours

  • Universal input charger – US input cord provided, UK and European input cord available

  • Canister machined from solid aluminum – marine grade powder-coat finish

  • 5.75"(14.6 cm) Length, 3.25"(8.2 cm) Diameter

  • Comes standard with a 32" (81.28cm) E/O Cord

 

Single Voltage 75 watt/hr Li-Ion Battery Canister - (4.4amp @ 16.8v)

Features and Benefits

  • Single voltage for use with the Vision LED lights or the UTD Solar Heating Pad - 16.8v

  • Total power is 75 watt/hrs

  • Provides 6+ hours of light on single LED head

  • Provides 2 hours of heat at high heat

  • Comes standard with an easy to install hip mounting system

  • E/O wet plug-able cord for easy exchange between primary and video LED's or heating systems – will also power HID light heads if necessary

  • Sealed Li-Ion battery canister for more power from smaller canister and less weight.

  • Sealed canister to reduce risk of user error and flooding. Charged through the E/O wet-plug-able cable

  • Easy to reach magnetic switching on bottom of canister

  • Max depth rated to 600'/180m

  • CE Marked and Approved

  • Lifetime warranty on workmanship / 90 days on E/O cord and cables

75 watt/hr Single Voltage Li-Ion Canister Specifications

  • A 4.4 Ah @ 16.8v Li-Ion battery providing 75 watt/hrs of power

  • Completely sealed canister providing protection from water intrusion due to user interaction or cut cord

  • No switch boot or other O-ring failure points – charges through the E/O wet-plug-able cord

  • Dry weight 2.1 lbs (1kg), in-water > 0.5 lb (0.25 kg) negative

  • Recharge time from complete discharge is 4 hours

  • Universal input charger – US input cord provided, UK and European input cord available

  • Canister machined from solid aluminum – marine grade powder-coat finish

  • 6.0"(15.25 cm) Length, 2.75"(6.9 cm) Diameter

  • Comes standard with a 32" (81.28cm) E/O Cord

 



UTD Signature Series -  Weatherproof In-Between Dive Battery w/ Charger


Features and Benefits 

  • LIPo battery pack - weatherproof Housing

  • Weatherproof sealed Co-Axial Male power for plugging into Heating Vest

  • Battery Pack is Rubber Coated for increased weather proofing.

  • Only Ideal for Surface intervals (Boat Battery)

  • Not for Diving Purposes

4.7 amp Li-Ion Battery Specifications

  • A 4.7 Ah Li-Po Battery Providing 60 Mins +.(1 hours) of burn time

  • Recharge time from complete discharge 3 hours

  • 80mm(3.25") x 55mm (2.0") x 17mm (0.5") Smaller than a Cell Phone Iphone/Blackberry

  • Housed in a water-resistant casing capable of 100'/30m depth

  • Batteries are coated with a Waterproof and splash proof rubberized coating and wiring

  • Complete with charger

UTD Universal LiIOn Charger

  • Input: 110v - 240v - 50/60hz 0.3 A

  • Output: DC12.6V/1.8A

  • US Input Cord Provided, UK and European Input Cord Available

Charger Adapter

  • Use your Universal charger with Male Banana plugs to charge your Weatherproof Battery

  • Female Banana to Female Waterproof Co-Axial Charging

Intro Video


UTD Solar Drysuit Heating System User Guide - Part 1 of 3


UTD Solar Drysuit Heating System User Guide - Part 2 of 3


UTD Solar Drysuit Heating System User Guide - Part 3 of 3



Y-Splitter

Features and Benefits:

  • Split any E/O cord into two E/O cords.

  • Short one can be split for video lights or heating and lights

  • Long one can be split for video lights or heating and lights

Blank E/O Plug

Features and Benefits:

  • Cover over your throughport on your drysuit e/o when not in use

  • Cover over any E/O port

UTD Signature Series Battery Canister Harness Mount Kit 

Features and Benefits

  • Easily attach to Harness

  • Remove/replace Light easily

  • Allows Light to ride lower 

 


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