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Interpretation of the Test Results:

No tone:
The transceiver cannot detect any vital data.

Slow series of tones:
Vital data are being detected.

Rapid series of tones:
The sensor is detecting extensive motion, as experi-
enced in ascent or descent. Avoid any movement to
test the vital data detection reliably!

5.3. Settings

The default settings of the device are configured opti-
mally for normal use. Advanced and professional
users have the possibility to activate additional func-
tions and customize the Barryvox to their needs

Most customizable features make the Barryvox a
sophisticated device. You should only change the
default settings if you have a specific reason to
do so.

To access the «Settings», switch the transceiver from
OFF to SEND and press any key. The confirmation
«activated» appears at the bottom of the screen. Wait
until the entry «Group Check» appears. Press the

-key, twice to get to the menu item «Settings».

Confirm your selection by pressing the

-key.

See the menu overview on the inside of the cover.

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Remember

Hold the transceiver vertically.

Search quickly.
The volume only changes
if you are moving.

Search quietly.
This way you can detect
differences in volume easier.

5. 2 Vital Sensor Test

The PULSE Barryvox

®

uses a highly sensitive motion

sensor to detect vital data in buried subjects.

To test the vital sensor, switch the transceiver from
OFF to SEND and press any key. The confirmation
«activated» appears at the bottom of the screen. Wait
until the group check appears. Press the

-key

once to get to the menu item «Vital Sensor Test».
Confirm your selection by pressing the

-key.

Position the transceiver the way you will be carrying
it in the outdoors. (It is imperative to use the same
clothing!) Lay yourself on the floor so that your body
presses the Barryvox downwards and avoid any
intentional movements.

The current status is con-
stantly displayed during the
vital data test.

Summary of Contents for PULSE Barryvox

Page 1: ...experience are essential to reduce the risk of injury or even death Do not enter avalanche terrain without an experienced guide or equivalent training Apply common sense at all times Never pursue the...

Page 2: ...Link Available regions Off Calibrate compass Maintenance Next check SW HW Reset device Default factory settings in bold print Information on the buried subjects for the rescuer Buried subject not sele...

Page 3: ...ervices will be free of charge www mammut ch barryvox Register your PULSE Barryvox at Avalanche Risk Management Avalanche Training Centers In Avalanche Training Centers in Andermatt Davos M rren and Z...

Page 4: ...on on these topics can be found in the chapters on companion rescue and avalanche theory PULSE Barryvox Made in Switzerland Our heritage is compelling Mammut and Barryvox follow the time honored tradi...

Page 5: ...he device It can be moved by pressing down on the button By applying lateral pressure to the switch it can be set to SEND at any time In the left switch position the transceiver is OFF in the center p...

Page 6: ...needed since moisture can cause corrosion Avoid touching the contacts with your hands When storing or not using the transceiver for an extended period of time in the summer remove the batteries and l...

Page 7: ...matter of principle avoid having other electronic devices e g mobile phones radios headlamps metal objects pocket knives magnetic buttons or other transceivers close to your running avalanche transce...

Page 8: ...d can have a negative impact on the battery life and the accuracy of the battery level indi cation 100 At least 200 hrs in SEND mode and 1hr in SEARCH mode less than The batteries must be 20 or replac...

Page 9: ...If the test is successful this is confirmed by a blink of the red SEND Control LED The LCD display is automatically deactivated in the SEND mode but can be activated any time by pres sing either of th...

Page 10: ...in tone volume Depending on the relative orien tation of the transmitter to the receiver the tone volume and the distance indication may both decrease while approaching the buried subject 4 4 Standar...

Page 11: ...he transceiver horizontally in front of you and proceed in the direction indicated by the arrow If the distance increases you are moving away from the victim Continue the search in the opposite direct...

Page 12: ...nce reading by bracketing Within the pinpointing range i e within the immedi ate proximity of the buried subject 3 meters the Barryvox provides you with a digital distance dependent tone while pinpoin...

Page 13: ...burial situations can be solved without applying specific search tactics List of Buried Subjects The buried subjects are listed based on the dis tances Procedure 1 The device favors the closest subje...

Page 14: ...vival indicated by the symbol should be located and excavated first You can find more information on triage criteria and vital data in the chapter Triage Criteria and Vital Data The actual prioritizat...

Page 15: ...ou 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 primary search pattern an...

Page 16: ...lpful in locating multi ple buried subjects in close proximity There are at least three buried subjects within 15 meters Search tactics with multiple burials in close proximity in analog mode 4 5 3 Se...

Page 17: ...volume level 8 the display is deactivated subsequently pressing the key for activates the display again By activating the manual volume control in analog mode an analog tone is used for the group che...

Page 18: ...eck appears Press the key twice to get to the menu item Settings Confirm your selection by pressing the key See the menu overview on the inside of the cover 28 Advanced Features Remember Hold the tran...

Page 19: ...ction Rescuers who prefer always to hear the analog tone can disable this feature 5 3 4 Pinpoint View 3 Meters Within pinpointing range the Barryvox supports you with a cross symbol for bracketing whi...

Page 20: ...rying frequency regulations The following world map shows the frequencies used in the individual countries Note that specific frequencies may not be used in certain countries The frequency is factory...

Page 21: ...n 1 500 hours over the course of three years The objective is to ensure the high reliability of the device for the next three years and to test all the components and functions To fur ther optimize th...

Page 22: ...ata Transmitter frequency 457 kHz International standard W Link frequency Region A 869 8 MHz Region B 916 926 MHz Frequency setting see chapter 5 3 8 W Link Power supply 3 x IEC LR03 1 5 V Alkaline AA...

Page 23: ...the avalanche stops Separate instructions apply for the use of specialized safety equipment such as the highly efficient ava lanche airbag As a Witness Memorize the last seen point as well as the dire...

Page 24: ...hich order the buried subjects shall be rescued Subjects with high er chances of survival should be located and dug out first Besides simple terrain factors e g drop over a cliff the burial depth and...

Page 25: ...n Rescue 7 5 Pinpointing with Transceiver and Probe Pole Pinpointing the location of a buried subject is not possible with a transceiver alone The burial depth and the orientation of the subject can b...

Page 26: ...upport A Airway Clear the airway snow B Breathing Perform rescue breathing as necessary C Circulation Perform CPR as necessary Basic Life Support Depending on ABCs continue rescue breaths or CPR on pa...

Page 27: ...The snowpack is fragile Slab avalanches resemble set traps If we trigger it the trap snaps Remember that a small slab of 100m3 weighs about 25 tons 8 1 Hazard identification Very critical weather sit...

Page 28: ...dwide can be found at the CyberSpace Avalanche Center website at http www csac org Example black Considerable white Moderate 0 0 8 1 m N 3 8 5 International Avalanche Danger Scale Danger Level Snowpac...

Page 29: ...roval 6 11 Area last seen 4 1 1 7 1 Audio support during pinpointing 5 3 3 Auto revert to SEND 4 2 5 3 5 Automatic volume control 5 1 Avalanche airbag 7 1 Avalanche release 7 1 Avalanche danger scale...

Page 30: ...user s authority to operate this equipment Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim its for a Class B digital device pur...

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