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EXTENDED REFERENCE GUIDE

BARRYVOX

®

S

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SEARCH

Alternative Search Mode

In the alternative search mode, the transceiver shows distance 
and direction to the subject with the strongest signal and 
provides an analog tone. The alternative search mode is mostly 
used when a clear separation of multiple burials is no longer 
possible in the digital standard mode.

Switching from standard mode to alternative search mode is 
achieved by scrolling to the magnifying glass symbol   and 
selecting “Alternative”. 

Leave alternative search mode by pressing the 

-key.

Multiple Buried Subjects  
in Alternative Search Mode

If multiple burials are detected in alternative search mode, an 
icon symbolizing multiple burials is shown on the display . 
Additionally, you can also hear the analog tones. These are 
helpful in distinguishing the signals acoustically. 

The device 

favors the closest subject.

 

The detection of multiple burials may vary based on the 
subject’s orientation and distance relative to the rescuer. Turn 
off the transceivers of the excavated subjects to facilitate 
the further search. If you don’t know the number of buried 
subjects, you must search the entire avalanche path using the 
search patterns described in the chapter «Signal Search». 

Summary of Contents for Barryvox-S

Page 1: ...E MANUAL EN MANUEL DE RÉFÉRENCE FR MANUALE DI REFERENZA IT GUÌA DE REFERENCIA ES REFERANSEHÅNDBOK NO REFERENSHANDBOK SV REFERENČNÍ PŘÍRUČKA CS RAZŠIRJENA NAVODILA SL PRZEWODNIK UŻYTKOWNIKA PL СПРАВОЧНОЕ РУКОВОДСТВО RU レファレンスハンドブック JA DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY ...

Page 2: ...e 1 800 451 5127 info mammutusa com Europe Mammut Sports Group GmbH Mammut Basecamp 1 DE 87787 Wolfertschwenden Phone 49 0 8334 3620 0 germany mammut com Switzerland Head Office Mammut Sports Group AG Birren 5 CH 5703 Seon Phone 41 0 62 769 81 81 info mammut com mammut com BARRYVOX S ...

Page 3: ...E BARRYVOX S HANDLING THE BARRYVOX 5 INITIAL SETUP 6 SETTINGS 8 SELF AND BATTERY TEST 17 CARRYING POSITIONS 20 COCKPIT OVERVIEW OF FUNCTIONS 22 GROUP CHECK 24 SEND 29 SEARCH 31 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 55 COMPANION RESCUE 60 DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY 67 mammut com ...

Page 4: ...nd produc tion this device is completely made in Switzerland This device is compatible with all avalanche transceivers that comply with the EN 300718 standard and operate on a frequency of 457 kHz The following documents for the Barryvox transceivers are available at www mammut com BarryvoxManual Barryvox S User Manual This user manual describes the SEND and group check func tions as well as the s...

Page 5: ...ce to an official Barryvox service center once every three years for a functional test The recommended date of the next check can be viewed under Maintenance in the shut down sequence of the device see chapter Periodic Checks of the Barryvox S Extended Reference Manual Interferences Always avoid having other electronic devices e g mobile phones radios headlamps cameras metal objects pocket knives ...

Page 6: ...ail or the leash clip to slide battery door to the left and it will swing open 2 1 2 Periodically inspect the battery compartment Clean or dry it if needed since moisture can cause corrosion Avoid touching the contacts with your hands use a clean cloth A reliable power supply is crucial for safe operation When storing or not using the transceiver for an extended period of time summer travelling sh...

Page 7: ... switch sideways Always make sure that the switch locks into position mechani cally to avoid an undesired change of mode User Interface and Use of Buttons The Barryvox S uses an easy navigation based on three buttons The two scroll bar buttons located on the side and the orange button on the front To scroll up or down in any menu or list use the up and down buttons on the side To con firm your sel...

Page 8: ...r it will still be possible for a novice to use it efficiently as the fundamental elements of group check SEARCH and SEND intentionally follow the same principles and user interaction The current choice of setting is always marked with the symbol While scrolling the available settings this allows you to see what remains stored if you simply exit the menu Language This setting allows you to select ...

Page 9: ...such as your phone number or e mail ad dress This information is displayed every time the transceiver is turned on Beware of the meaning of the following icons Save and exit Backspace Space New line Change cursor position Uppercase letters Lowercase letters Uppercase special characters Lowercase Special characters Symbols Number ...

Page 10: ...e the vital data of the buried subjects you are searching in order to take triage decisions see chapter Vital Data to access the alternative and extended range search modes see chapters Extended Search Strip in Extended Range Mode and Alternative Search Mode BarryTip The analog tone allows you the ability to identify signal overlap or other difficulties encountered during multiple burial searches ...

Page 11: ...tandard setting is suitable for all user groups including advanced and professional users The standard setting with animated search support and intel ligent fine search guidance provides useful and user friendly search clues for each search phase and yet still allows focusing on numbers only Pro Check The Pro Check verifies the trans mit frequency the pulse duration as well as the period lengths o...

Page 12: ...ondary avalanche burying rescuers or a device being unintentionally left in SEARCH this function increases the chance of being found in time This function is critical for your personal safety If you disable this setting you will see the warning symbol during signal search in SEARCH mode Group Check The group check setting allows to define the test distance during the group check Choose Sledding 5m...

Page 13: ...o Vital Data Your Barryvox S detects slight motion of the body such as a pumping heart or breathing lungs Any motion is interpreted as a vital sign for further information on vital data see chapter Vi tal Data Detection While you are buried the device transmits your vital data via the W Link radio connection to the rescuers default setting In SEARCH mode the Barryvox displays the vital status prov...

Page 14: ...ions do not allow that the user modifies the frequency setting To enable the user to take his Barryvox with him when travelling into another region it is possible to switch the W Link off and on again when returning home Please note that the W Link setting has no effect on the signal which is used to locate a buried subject If the W Link is switched off location information is not affect ed but tr...

Page 15: ...rade for devices purchased in Japan Follow the instructions on the screen 1 Turn both devices OFF 2 On the device with the newer firmware select Device to Device Update by pressing the button in the settings menu 3 Press the button to start the update procedure In case you do not want to per form the update exit the menu by cancelling the update 4 Press and hold the button on the device which need...

Page 16: ...r best visibility in different ambient light conditions In the dark the Barryvox S automatically turns on the screen backlight Reset device to factory settings The function Reset device to factory settings allows you to restore all default factory settings All modified settings except the owner information are lost ...

Page 17: ...art Up Self and Battery Test While starting the device conducts a self test The result of the self test is shown the first time the device enters a SEND mode If the battery power falls below 30 alkaline or the battery icon is displayed the batteries must be replaced as soon as possible ...

Page 18: ...batteries at 30 100 Normative requirement minimum requirement min 200hrs SEND at 10 C followed by 1hr SEARCH at 10 C Typical values for the Barryvox S with alkaline batteries 300hrs SEND at 10 C measured with PULS Power Typical values for the Barryvox S with lithium batteries 400hrs SEND at 10 C measured with Energizer ULTIMATE and ADVANCED less than 30 alkaline 20 lithium The batteries must be re...

Page 19: ...ther device The same Only confirm this question if you have removed one or multiple batteries and reinsert now the same in the meantime never for any other purpose used batteries i e batteries you have removed over the summer Unknown You must take this choice when you have mixed alkaline and lithium or inserted lithium batteries which you have used before or in the meantime in other devices If you...

Page 20: ...the bottom of the device 1 1 1 2 3 Adjust the BarryMount to fit your body Regardless of the carry ing position the display should always face your body The detection of vital data is only possible if you carry the device in the BarryMount Chapter Triage Criteria and Vital Data CARRYING POSITIONS ...

Page 21: ...uld be secured to your pants or around your belt BarryMount Recommended Carrying Position The BarryMount should be put on over your innermost layer of clothing prior to beginning the trip see illustration and must be worn on your body for the duration of the trip The transceiver must always remain covered by one layer of clothing The device itself is inserted into the BarryMount according to the i...

Page 22: ...oor use the exit door to leave a menu or function List arrow up indicates that a list includes more entries further up Use the scroll bar on the side to scroll in lists and menus List arrow down indicates that a list includes more entries further down Press the key to open or modify the settings The device shuts down 2 seconds after the main switch has been moved to the OFF position Press the key ...

Page 23: ... Group Check Pro Check Test results SEND Remaining battery percentage The device is currently in SEND mode Status of the SEND mode Self test status information alert messages and battery type currently used in the device Status information disappears after 10sec in SEND mode SEND mode is functioning properly Alert the SEND function is compromised and trans mits with reduced power Rescue SEND mode ...

Page 24: ...articipants switch their device to SEND mode The group leader activates the group check by switching his device from OFF to SEND and presses the button within the first seconds The test is successful if you can clearly hear beep sounds from each participant s transceiver within the range indicated on the display GROUP CHECK Participants SEND Leader Group Check ...

Page 25: ...witched to the SEND mode If no tone is heard within the indicated range the device must not be used Further procedure 1 Check if the device is switched to SEND 2 Replace the batteries 3 Have the device checked by the manufacturer Chapter Maintenance and Repair If your Barryvox S detects that the transmit frequency of the tested device is out of tolerance a warning message will be shown In this cas...

Page 26: ...sible to mix up the result due to close proximity presence of other participants As the test distance is too short for a regular group check there is no affirmative confirmation Apply a regular group check the next time you check your group to confirm the proper function of the transceivers of the participants In case the indicated distance in immediate proximity to the transceiver of a participan...

Page 27: ...f the party activate the group check on their transceivers or set them to a low receive volume The leader switches his or her transceiver to the SEND mode and ensures that all party members can receive Subsequently the party members switch their transceivers to SEND and the leader activates the group check or sets the transceiver to a low receive volume The SEND mode of all transceivers is checked...

Page 28: ...from 457 000 Hz the period lengths Period duration of the period in milliseconds ms as well as the pulse duration Pulse duration of the signal in milliseconds ms The device which needs to be tested is set to SEND mode the distance between the participants must be increased to 5m for the pro check The group leader activates group check on his device and scrolls down with the side key to the functio...

Page 29: ...detects that the SEND function is compromised the red SEND Control LED stops flashing and the SEND indication on the screen shows an alert sign To save battery power the LCD screen is automatically deac tivated in the SEND mode but can be activated any time by pressing any button Vital data on the person carrying the device was detected in the first 20min of burial time The person carrying the dev...

Page 30: ...everting can be avoided if the key is pressed within 30 seconds of the alarm To activate the rescue send mode switch the device to SEARCH and revert to SEND During the 5 sec count down Rescue SEND is now shown at the bottom of the screen Press the key within this peri od of time the activation of the rescue send mode is confirmed by 3 descending beep sounds and the double flashing of the red SEND ...

Page 31: ...eivers are not transmitting and do not switch to SEND unintentionally It does not make sense to remove your backpack and assemble the shovel and probe at the edge of the avalanche debris Keep your backpack with all the equipment on you The assembled shovel and probe is only a hindrance during signal and course search Only remove your pack to assemble probe and shovel once you have successfully con...

Page 32: ... can be detected Coarse search Search area starting from the reception of the first signal until the immediate vicinity of the buried subject In this phase the signal search pattern is abandoned in order to follow the signals leading to the buried subject Fine search Search area in the immediate vicin ity of the buried subject Pinpointing First use of the probe until probe hit using transceiver us...

Page 33: ...EXTENDED REFERENCE GUIDE BARRYVOX S 33 SEARCH 1 2 3 4 SIGNAL SEARCH COARSE SEARCH 10 FINE SEARCH PINPOINTING ...

Page 34: ...face of the debris in order to look for visual clues on the snow surface The first signal is indicated by a distinct double beep sound 1 From the start of the search until you clearly hear the first tone you are in signal search The avalanche surface is searched systematically until you pick up a signal During the acoustic signal search the rescuer has the visual focus on the surface of the debris...

Page 35: ...dth needs to be reduced due to interference or due to a device transmitting outside the standard frequency the reduced search strip width will be indicated Reduced signal search strip width due to interference Reduced signal search strip width due to a device transmitting outside the standard frequency ...

Page 36: ...oint is known The signal search strip extends downhill from the last seen point in the direction of the slide LAST SEEN POINT KNOWN SEARCH IN DIRECTION OF THE FLOW MULTIPLE RESCUER Search Strip Width LAST SEEN POINT KNOWN SEARCH IN DIRECTION OF THE FLOW MULTIPLE RESCUERS ONE RESCUER Search strip width Search strip width Search strategy if the last seen point is unknown Last seen point unknown mult...

Page 37: ...e The screen is now blank the green LED is illuminated and the search strip width is extended to 100m Search the avalanche systematically When you receive the first signal follow it based on the analog sound in the direction of the strongest signal tangent search When the signal clearly rises the screen switches back on automatically Conclude the remaining search by following the distance and dire...

Page 38: ...n the direction of the arrow Hold the transceiver with the extended arm horizontally in front of you If the distance increases then you are moving away from the victim Continue the search in the opposite direction Distance below 10 BarryTip Reduce search speed precisely follow the arrow 2 ...

Page 39: ...point of lowest distance indica tion The greater the remaining distance to the buried subject burial depth the more repetitions of fine search crosses may be required to reach sufficient search precision The device tries to determine these parameters and guides the rescuer accordingly through one or multiple fine search crosses until the optimal point to start pinpointing with the probe is reached...

Page 40: ...ce In particular if the debris is hard guide the probe with two hands one pushing from the top the other guiding the probe closer to the snow surface in order to avoid bending the probe Keep in mind that the remaining distance shown on the screen indicates the maximum possible distance to the buried subject I e if you see 1 1 on the screen the buried subject must be within 1 1m probing depth and s...

Page 41: ...END time see chapter Settings Leaving SEARCH Mode After 4 seconds the device automatically switches into SEND mode Press the button during these 4 seconds to go into Rescue SEND mode Multiple Burials The marking feature allows continuing the search for further buried subjects by marking the previously located ones as found Excavate the buried subjects already found while the search continues unles...

Page 42: ...own The Search If the signal of the buried subject you are currently searching for temporarily overlaps with another signal the device tries to guide you along the optimal search path If the signals overlap for a long period of time reliable guidance is limited The de vice indicates this with a flashing distance indication Radically slow the search until the distance indication stops flashing indi...

Page 43: ... is not possible For further information please see chapter No Probe Hit Search for Multiple Buried Subjects Using the Standard Search Mode In standard search mode the transceiver attempts to analyze all the detectable signals and to determine the number of buried subjects This is possible because the signals from each transmitter have characteristics which are distinguishable from the signals of ...

Page 44: ... 2 As soon as you mark an individual subject the transceiver takes you to the next closest unmarked buried subject 3 Continue this procedure until all sub jects are located and marked 4 The rescuer now searches for addi tional buried subjects while the display shows the symbol for the signal search phase to indicate that the rest of the avalanche surface must be searched Chapter Signal Search ...

Page 45: ...erived from the distance indication Sound Check The analog tone is very useful and important to easily and reliably determine the number of buried subjects Counting the number of beep sound sequences gives the number of buried subjects Use this sound check to easily and reliably deter mine the number of buried subjects between 1 and 3 1 Is it possible that I hear only one buried subject No at leas...

Page 46: ...erlap or other difficulties versus when the standard search mode can continue to be used Vital Data and Triage If not enough rescuers are available to simultaneously search and excavate all buried subjects buried subjects with increased survival chances indicated by the symbol should be searched and excavated with first priority Use the key to purposely select in the list of buried subjects one wh...

Page 47: ... having to mark the first one Therefore he presses the key the second buried subject who is slightly further apart is now highlighted in the list and the rescuer will be lead to its position Situation 2 The two rescuers only receive one buried subject One rescuer continues the search for the buried subject closest to him the other rescuer should search the remaining of the avalanche for more burie...

Page 48: ...ate signals from multiple buried subjects is therefore limited Number of Burials With Pro Search ON the calculated number of burials is dis played below the list of buried subjects to activate Pro Search see chapter Search Setting Symbol The Symbol indicates that an additional signal is received that cannot be fully isolated and entered in the list of buried subjects yet Such a buried subject may ...

Page 49: ... information as false positive In cases of severe interference i e power lines in close proximity use alternative search mode and reduce search strip width Criteria to Switch to Alternative Search Mode If the rescuer detects problems with the digital analysis of a multiple burial situation he or she can always switch to the alternative search mode see chapter Alternative Search Mode The list of bu...

Page 50: ...e search mode by pressing the key Multiple Buried Subjects in Alternative Search Mode If multiple burials are detected in alternative search mode an icon symbolizing multiple burials is shown on the display Additionally you can also hear the analog tones These are helpful in distinguishing the signals acoustically The device favors the closest subject The detection of multiple burials may vary bas...

Page 51: ...ted you or other rescuers should dig him or her out immediately 3 Continue to search for other buried subjects by returning to the previously marked point 4 Strictly adhere to the signal search pattern and continue down the avalanche path until you are led to the next subject Initially the transceiver will want to take you to the previously located subject because he or she is still the closest Ig...

Page 52: ...stance indication as well as the volume of the analog tones 5 At each point with a lowest distance reading you leave the micro search strip pattern to fine search the buried subject through bracketing At a low point of distance indication on a micro search strip always check by bracketing behind and in front of you for further buried subjects As burial depth is unknown every low point in distance ...

Page 53: ...evice as close to the surface as possible until the second tone can be heard this is the range at which to conduct the box search Holding the transceiver in exactly the same orientation and onto the snow surface walk a square box around the marked spot center maintaining that range until the distance indication changes to show the signal has jumped to the second transmit ter From there the second ...

Page 54: ...are located using a traditional bracketing method Manual Volume Control in Alternative Search Mode The user can manually change the sensitivity by pressing the up key for and the down key for M1 represents the short est M9 the greatest distance to the buried subject As soon as the volume is set manually the volume bars are shown in solid black colour Press the button to return to automatic volume ...

Page 55: ...The batteries must be replaced as soon as possible Refer to the instruction in the chapters Insert Replace Batteries and Battery Level Indicator 457 SEND failure SEND LED doesn t blink 1 This alert message is usually triggered by external interfer ence Make sure that no metal objects or electronic devices are close to the transmitter 2 Check and replace batteries 3 Turn the transceiver off and tur...

Page 56: ...t back on after it has properly shut down 2 If this doesn t help have the device checked by the manu facturer Use in the Dark If you use the transceiver in the dark the display is automati cally backlit Maintenance and Repair Barryvox transceivers which do not function correctly despite full and properly inserted batteries e g no signal during the group check mechanical defects must be sent to a s...

Page 57: ...service center every 3 years or when reaching 3000 hours of operation or have it checked by a Barryvox service point service charge will apply The functional test is much more comprehensive and precise than the self and group check As part of this service the electronics and the mechanical components such as the case the main switch and the lateral key the battery contacts the battery compartment ...

Page 58: ...age that can be traced to incorrect handling or normal wear and tear is excluded The warranty is voided if the buyer or any non authorized third party opens the device This is also the case for devices that have been used with spare parts or accessories which are not original and are not recommended by the manufacturer A fee will be charged for the diagnostic test of a transceiver not needing any ...

Page 59: ...5 V Alkaline AAA or 3 x LR92 1 5 V Lithium AAA Battery life with alkaline typical 300 h SEND min 200 h in SEND mode followed by 1 h in SEARCH mode Battery life with lithium typical 400h SEND min 200 h in SEND mode followed by 1 h in SEARCH mode Maximum range up to 70 m in standard search mode Search strip width 70 m in standard search mode 100 m in extended range search mode Operating temperature ...

Page 60: ...nstructions apply for the use of specialized safety equipment such as the highly efficient avalanche airbag As a Witness Memorize the last seen point as well as the direction of the avalanche signal search strip See chapter Signal Search Personal Rescue Equipment Carrying the proper personal safety equipment is critical for ef fective companion rescue A transceiver a shovel and a probe pole are ne...

Page 61: ...with you at all times 3 I am searching with my transceiver SEARCH I am not searching Rescue SEND 4 At least one rescuer immediately starts transceiver SEARCH while looking and listening at the same time 5 Assemble probe and shovel only when the fine search is concluded 6 Transceiver search finished all transceivers to SEND 7 Excavate First Aid Mark Pinpointing probing Fine search Coarse search Sig...

Page 62: ...d dig out all the buried subjects at the same time The ques tion arises in which order the buried subjects shall be rescued Subjects with higher chances of survival should be located and dug out first Besides simple terrain factors e g drop over a cliff in seracs or crevasses collision with trees etc the burial depth and vital data are important triage criteria ...

Page 63: ...atever reason belong to the category unknown chances of survival If you carry the transceiver in a trouser s pocket the detection of vital data is not possible due to the almost non existent movements The data are displayed on the buried subject s transceiver and also sent across the W Link radio connection to the transceiv ers of the rescuers Based on the list of buried subjects the rescuer decid...

Page 64: ...ox S stops moving outside of an avalanche By pressing any key in the SEND mode you can see at any time the current burial data of the buried subject In case the device of the buried subject has been immediately switched off when it has been found or the patient has been moved i e transported over a longer period of time you can recall the burial data of the four last resting periods of the transce...

Page 65: ... probe approx 1 5 meter above the point with the lowest distance indication While digging enough space is now made available to allow a further fine and pinpoint search within the excavation site For further information concerning the search and excavation of deep burials please consult in publications on Fine Search in a Circle ...

Page 66: ...vel lengths all other rescuers are two shovel lenghts apart of each other The rescuer at the tip of the conveyor belt digs directly follow ing the probe to the buried subject thus avoiding any chance to miss it BarryTip in hard snow cut blocks with the shovel In case of multiple burials switch off the trans ceiver of the buried subjects as soon as possible Rotate SL max Shovel Length max 1 5 2m 2 ...

Page 67: ...hnician for help To assure continued compliance any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with the Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interferenc...

Page 68: ...adio equipment type Barryvox S is in compliance with Directive 2014 53 EU The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address www mammut ch BarryvoxManual Por la presente Mammut Sports Group AG declara que el tipo de equipo radioeléctrico Barryvox S es conforme con la Directiva 2014 53 UE El texto completo de la declaración UE de conformidad está dispon...

Page 69: ...ts Group AG niniejszym oświadcza że typ urządzenia radiowego Barryvox Sjest zgodny z dyrektywą 2014 53 UE Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodności UE jest dostępny pod następującym adresem internetowym www mammut ch BarryvoxManual Prin prezenta Mammut Sports Group AG declară că tipul de echipamente radio Barryvox S este în conformitate cu Directiva 2014 53 UE Textul integral al declarației UE de conformit...

Page 70: ...BarryHeart 3 0 07 2018 mammut com AVALANCHE SAFETY BEST CHOICE FOR THE WORST CASE BarryHeart 3 0 07 2018 ...

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