Please note: There is no swivel on this regulator.
After four years of development, AERIS is proud to introduce the ultimate mini-breather. Scoring off the charts in Scuba Diving Magazine's Scuba Lab Regulator Review, the ION performs outstanding compared to its competition.
“The ION feels light in the mouth due to its small size and ABS/Polycarbonate composite construction, plus it's a great breather, as evidenced by perfect scores on the ANSTI breathing machine.” [full review]
-- Scuba Diving Magazine's 2008 Scuba Lab Review
The pneumatically balanced demand valve along with a highly responsive design allows this regulator to provide a high volume of airflow with even the slightest inhalation effort, making it seem nearly effortless to breathe at any depth. All in a second stage barely wider than the mouthpiece? The ION means business as it comes equipped for any type of dive conditions, cold or warm. Following the rules of the sea, or should we say the rules of the C: Compact – Comfortable – Customizable; the ION is a diver's dream.
- Pneumatically balanced second stage with virtually no breathing effort
- Patented Dynamic Adjustment automatically maintains inhalation effort throughout the dive
- Adjustable venturi switch for dive/pre-dive adjustment
- Nitrox compatible to 40%
- Patented orthodontic mouthpiece with high density bite tabs
- Rugged, lightweight 5.4 ounce second stage with extremely small 2.3” wide outer ring
AT400 First Stage
High performance over-balanced diaphragm first stage with environmental seal and the added protection of DVT (Dry Valve Technology).
- 4 LP ports, 2 HP ports for maximum hose placement
- DVT eliminates corrosion of critical internal components, bacteria, hose deterioration, and damaged gauges and computers.
- Nitrox compatible to 40%
- Dry Environmental Protection Kit
FEATURES:
The AT400 DVT features an environmentally sealed, over-balanced diaphragm first stage with Oceanic’s DVT feature, a retracting plug that keeps water out of the first-stage inlet even if the first stage is dunked without the dust cap in place. The new Ion’s pneumatically balanced second stage is among the smallest of this test group, but it sports a large inhalation control knob to regulate breathing resistance at depth and a dive/pre-dive switch to stop surface free-flows.
PERFORMANCE:
The Ion feels light in the mouth due to its small size and ABS/polycarbonate composite construction, plus it’s a great breather, as evidenced by perfect scores on the ANSTI breathing machine. A large, flexible front purge cover
is easy to find and clears the reg easily, while the swept-back exhaust tee provides better-than-average bubble displacement. The breathing resistance knob travels 2.5 full rotations, offering a substantial range of adjustment, and it clicks to let you know when the reg’s fully detuned. The dive/pre-dive switch, located directly above the breathing resistance knob, is a little small but not hard to find.
BOTTOM LINE:
A great all-around performer at a reasonable price.
WEIGHT:
2 pounds, 9 ounces.
-- Scuba Diving Magazine's 2008 Scuba Lab Review
DVT (Dry Valve Technology)
A patented design that puts an end to flooded regulators without sacrificing performance! DVT is a revolutionary regulator technology designed to automatically prevent moisture and contaminants from entering your first stage, even if the dust cap is left off. Find out more
Smallest Second Stage Ever
The ION is AERIS' smallest and most streamlined second stage ever with an outer ring diameter of only 2.3” and 5.4 ounce weight. The ION's second stage is made from an ABS/Polycarbonate composite blend of materials making the ION both extremely rugged and lightweight, reducing jaw fatigue on extended dives. The extremely lightweight cover ring is machined from a solid piece of aircraft aluminum, and then hard anodized to prevent corrosion.
Patented Dynamic Adjustment
A common objection to typical adjustable second stages is that divers can't imagine themselves twisting and turning a knob as they descend and ascend through the depths. If inhalation resistance is set near zero at depth, your ascent would require you to manually increase resistance as ambient water pressure is reduced to prevent free-flow. The ION features a pneumatically balanced valve that maintains a preferred breathing resistance throughout the dive. Set it once and the ION automatically adjusts to make breathing as easy at 100 feet as it is at 30 feet.
Brushed Aluminum Styling
The ION's high-tech accent rings are machined from a solid piece of aircraft Aluminum, then hard-anodized utilizing a unique process to prevent corrosion.
Computer Optimized Design
AERIS regulators are exclusively designed using the latest 3-D computer modeling techniques. This allows us the ability to model and test performance while still in the early stages of development. The ION's unique deflector vane and housing design diverts airflow from the valve directly to the mouthpiece, producing smooth venturi-assisted inhalation.
Oversized Integrated Purge Button
Adding to the ION's rugged durability, an oversized integrated purge button is utilized to eliminate the possibility of free-flow caused by trapped sand.
Patented Orthodontic Mouthpiece
To further reduce jaw fatigue, the ION features an all new patented orthodontic mouthpiece with high density bite tabs designed to accommodate the natural overbite of the human jaw.
Nitrox Compatibility
The ION is classified as being suitable for use with nitrox breathing gas mixtures containing up to 40% oxygen by volume without the need for special preparation, cleaning or component parts.
AERIS ADVANTAGE LIMITED LIFETIME REGULATOR PARTS REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
The AERIS ADVANTAGE Program provides free standard replacement parts for your AERIS regulator for as long as you own it and have it serviced annually. The program includes all AERIS first stages and second stages. Register your regulator online with AERIS, and you are automatically enrolled in the program. There is no additional charge for this program.
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| FEATURES & FUNCTIONS |
ION SECOND STAGE |
| Valve Type |
DEMAND |
| Adjustment |
VENTURI SWITCH |
| Balancing System |
PNEUMATIC |
| Integrated Purge Button |
YES |
| Mouthpiece |
ORTHODONTIC w/ Bite Tabs |
| Nitrox Compatibility |
STANDARD TO 40% |
| Ambidextrous |
NO |
| Weight (without hose) |
5.4 OUNCES |
| Dimensions (front profile) |
2.3 INCHES |
| First Stage Configuration |
AT400 |
| Minimum Cracking Effort |
DIVER ADJUSTABLE |
| Factory Set Inhalation Effort |
0.0 - 2.5 CIW* |
| Work of Breathing |
.88 JOULES |
| Warranty |
2 YEAR / LIFETIME PARTS |
| FEATURES & FUNCTIONS |
AT400 FIRST STAGE |
| Valve Type |
BALANCED DIAPHRAGM |
| Primary Material |
MARINE BRASS |
| Low Pressure Ports |
4 |
| High Pressure Ports |
2 |
| Nitrox Compatibility |
STANDARD TO 40% |
| 300 BAR DIN Fitting |
OPTIONAL |
| Sealed Valve Design |
YES |
| Environmental Protection |
YES |
| Weight |
29 OUNCES |
| Factory Set Intermediate Pressure |
138-143 PSI |
| DVT (Dry Valve Technology) |
YES |
| Warranty |
2 YEAR / LIFETIME PARTS |
