Barryvox User’s Manual
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10. Transmit Mode
(SEND)
The SEND mode is the normal operating
mode outdoors or in all other situations
where there is any risk of an avalanche.
Every signal pulse transmitted is checked
and acknowledged by the flashing of the
SEND indicator.
11. Search Mode
(SEARCH)
The SEARCH mode is entered by briefly
pressing the MODE key 3 times, each time
within 1 second.
This procedure ensures that the SEARCH
mode cannot be entered unintentionally.
The Barryvox is now in the digital search mode.
It is highly recommended to
switch off cell
phones
while searching!
You can return the Barryvox to the SEND
mode by pressing the MODE key for at least
2 seconds.
The
digital SEARCH mode
eases and
simplifies the locating of a victim.
The
analog SEARCH mode
is equivalent
to the traditional analog search using a
bracketing pattern. It offers advantages
to experienced users under certain special
circumstances.
SEND mode:
normal operating
mode outdoors.
12. Automatic Revert
to SEND
In the absence of any user interaction,
the beacon automatically reverts to the
SEND mode after a predefined time
(preset to 8 minutes).
You are notified of the impending switch-
over by a 20 second warning tone. To remain
in SEARCH mode, press any key during
the alarm period.
This ensures that a Barryvox cannot be left
in SEARCH mode, e.g. after a search or
search training, etc. It is automatically
switched to SEND mode.
In the event of a second avalanche burying
the rescuers themselves, this function allows
them to be located through their beacons.
Enter the SEARCH
mode by briefly
pressing the MODE
key 3 times within
one second each.
