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The Basic Profile presents itself with an unchangeable
range of functions and information which are specifi-
cally optimized for rudimentary trained users.
In the Basic profile, the user only hears artificial beep
sounds, it never plays the analog sound, therefore the
tone information is always focusing on one buried
subject only, the one which is currently being sear-
ched for. During search, no vital data information is
shown. The automatic selection of the closest buried
subject replaces the possibility to manually choose in
the list of buried subjects. The user does not have
access to analog mode, therefore the buttons during
the search are only used for marking (one-button user
interface).

Summary of Contents for PULSE Barryvox

Page 1: ... All snow and winter sport activities are inherently dan gerous Knowledge and 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 these activi ties alone IMPORTANT Version 4 0 2013 Reference Manual PULSE Barryvox ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ... the Barryvox Community We will remind you when to have your device serviced and provide you with technical tips the latest insights on avalanche theory as well as information about the availability of software updates If you register now several services will be free of charge www mammut ch barryvox Register your PULSE Barryvox at Photo Patrice Schreyer Copyright by Mammut Sports Group AG Illustr...

Page 3: ...m with the objective to increase the safety of all winter sports enthusiasts by providing better equipment know how transfer and focused training Rescue Equipment With the PULSE Barryvox probes shovels and the airbag systems Mammut offers a comprehensive choice of avalanche rescue and survival devices Additional information on a r m or Mammut products can be found at www mammut ch Mammut and Snowp...

Page 4: ...nche trans ceivers that comply with the EN 300718 standard and operate on a frequency of 457 kHz The following documents for the Barryvox transcei vers are available at www mammut ch BarryvoxManual Barryvox Legal and Regulatory Guide Contains information concerning the normative and legal use of the device warranty and repair as well as the region and country specific differences in the applicatio...

Page 5: ... Start Menu and Settings 18 4 Setup 26 5 Send Mode SEND 32 6 Search Mode SEARCH 34 Search Phases 34 Standard Mode 40 Search for Multiple Buried Subjects 44 Analog Search Tone 46 Analog Mode 49 7 Advanced Features 54 8 Additional Information 56 9 Companion Rescue 62 10 Introduction to Avalanche Theory 70 Index 74 ...

Page 6: ...t the switch locks into position mechanically to avoid an undesired change of mode OFF OFF SEND SEARCH OFF SEND SEARCH OFF SEND SEND OFF OFF SEND SEARCH SEARCH OFF SEND SEARCH SEND SEARCH SEARCH SEND Examples One Function Two Functions Special Functions 1 2 Use of Keys The PULSE Barryvox clearly excels through its ease of use The device is operated using the two lateral keys The current function o...

Page 7: ...apter Group Test Chapter Group Test SEARCH OFF SEND SEARCH SEARCH SEND Chapter Group Test Chapter Send mode Chapter Burial and Vital Duration Chapter Battery Level Indicator und Turning the device on Chapter Rescue Send Mode 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 Future change of language Chapter Language Chapter Calibrate Device Chapter Battery Level Indicator Chapter Search Mode Future change of profile Chapt...

Page 8: ...Buried Subject Using the Standard Mode Chapter Search for a Single Buried Subject Using the Standard Mode Chapter Limitations and Analog Search Tone Chapter Triage and Vital Data Detection Chapter Analog Mode Chapter Analog Mode Chapter Fine Search User Guidance in the Assisted Fine Search Probe Indication Chapter Fine Search Chapter Fine Search Chapter Signal Search Chapter Search for Multiple Bu...

Page 9: ...user language and profile must be selected Afterwards the user will be prompted to calibrate the device All settings may be modified later at any time Press the key to change the current selection and confirm by pressing the key In the Cockpit Initial Setup you find a step by step setup guide 2 3 1 Language This setting allows you to select the language of your transceiver s user interface 2 3 2 P...

Page 10: ...fferent functions Confirm your selection by pressing the key 3 1 Content of the start menu in the basic profile 3 1 1 Group Check Before a party takes off the transceivers of all party members must be checked You find the detailed instructions in the chapter Group Check 3 1 2 Language This setting allows you to select the language of your transceiver s user interface 18 INITIAL SETUP START MENU AN...

Page 11: ...rast Owner Maintenance Next check SW HW Exit Hidden unchangeable settings of the Basic Profile Analog mode No Analog Selection of burials Off Analog tone Off Audio support 3m On Pinpoint view 3 m Assisted Auto revert to SEND 4 min Group Check Distance Touring Vital data Send only The Basic Profile presents itself with an unchangeable range of functions and information which are specifi cally optim...

Page 12: ...cuer with the assisted fine search function which allows a user friendly and precise fine search In case you do not like this assistance you may choose the setting cross which gives you a dyna mic cross view during fine search Alternatively the setting direction leading you with the standard directional arrow during fine search may be used by rescuers who are very familiar with the particu lar dis...

Page 13: ...y 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 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 ...

Page 14: ...ceiver in a different manner we recommend that you test the vital data sensor Chapter Vital Sensor Test VIDEO VIDEO 4 3 1 Carrying System Recommended Carrying Position The carrying system has to be put on your inner most layer of clothing prior to beginning the trip see illustration and has to be worn on your body for the duration of the trip The transceiver shall always remain covered by one laye...

Page 15: ...ollowing table gives you average values for the battery levels The remaining battery level can only be displayed correctly if batteries are used according to the chapter Insert Replace Batteries Low tempera tures age and brand can have a negative impact on the battery life and the accuracy of the battery level indication 100 Normative Requirement minimum requirement min 200hrs SEND at 10 C followe...

Page 16: ...ransceivers of the party are in SEND mode The test is successful if you can clearly hear beep sounds from each participant s transceiver within the range indicated on the display The members of the party must be spread out appropriately to avoid mutual interference The indicated test distance must not be shortened as otherwise the group check becomes very unreliable If no tone is heard within the ...

Page 17: ...d mode is confirmed by 3 descending beep sounds and the double flashing of the red SEND Control LED If you switch between SEND and SEARCH during the further rescue operation the device always used the rescue send mode when the main switch is in the SEND position Turn the device off and on to return back to the normal send mode In the Cockpit Rescue SEND you find a step by step setup guide 32 SEND ...

Page 18: ...t impossible See chapter Interferences Be aware that electronic devices used by other res cuers may disturb the search This is equally valid for mobile phones therefore it is highly recommen ded to switch off phones with are not absolutely required At the beginning and during the search pay close attention that the rescuer s transceivers are not transmitting and do not switch to SEND unintentio na...

Page 19: ...rch precision Landing Transceiver on the snow surface move slowly high search precision Airport visible Slow down considerably The transceiver search is comparable to the landing of an airplane Mark SEARCH SPEED SEARCH PRECISION 37 36 SEARCH MODE Signal Fine Search Probe Hit RESCUE ORGANIZATION EVENT DRIVEN LOUD AND CLEAR COMMUNICATION ...

Page 20: ...transmit distribution which is visualized with field lines in the illustration below The searching transceiver leads the rescuer along the field lines and therefore usually not in a straight line to the buried subject 38 SEARCH MODE 6 1 1 Signal Search 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 ...

Page 21: ... closer you are to the transmitting device the more precise the indicated distance is Practical Search Instructions Hold the 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 direction The transceiver will lead you to the buried subject quickly and reliably D...

Page 22: ...rch is faster and more efficent with a probe Keep the device and your body during fine search always in the same orientation when searching in a strictly perpendicular coordinate sys tem shortens the search time and increases the search precision The points where the device indi cates a change of direction or the final probing indi cation correspond mostly but not always with a point of lowest dis...

Page 23: ...ible because all the signals from one transmitter display characteristics which are distinguishable from the signals from other transmitters The more unique the signal characteristics are the more accurately the signals can be distinguished and located pat tern recognition By automatically associating the signals with their respective sources multiple burial situations can be solved without applyi...

Page 24: ...ances by showing the symbol You can find more information on triage criteria and vital data in the chapter Triage Criteria and Vital Data The actual prioritization of certain buried subjects over others is up to the rescuer Search With Multiple Rescuers When the search is conducted with multiple res cues searching at the same time it should be avoided that several rescuers search for the same buri...

Page 25: ...e calculated number of burials is displayed below the list of buried subjects If the transceiver detects more signals than buried subjects in the list a sign is added behind the number Symbol The symbol indicates that signals are received from additional buried subjects that cannot be isolated and entered in the list of buried subjects yet Turn off the transceivers of the buried subjects already f...

Page 26: ...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 Ignore...

Page 27: ... Burials in Close Proximity The interpretation of the acoustic signals is extremely important in this situation These must be interpreted in connection with the distance read ings Example You hear three beeps and the distance reading jumps between 3 5 and 4 8 m Therefore three buried subjects can be expected within a radius of 5 m Search Using Micro Search Strips If you have multiple burials withi...

Page 28: ... The user can manually change the sensitivity by pressing the key for and the key for A1 represents the shortest A8 the greatest distance to the buried subject Check as well the visualization of these procedures in the Cockpit Search in Advanced Profile As soon as the volume is set manually a border is displayed around the volume bar The automatic volume control is disabled If the volume is set to...

Page 29: ...eck the proper function of the device is highly recommended to send the device every 3 years or when reaching 3000 hours of operation to a Barry vox service center 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...

Page 30: ...D doesn t blink are close to the transmitter 2 Check and replace batteries 3 Turn the transceiver off and turn it back on after it has properly shut down 4 If this doesn t help the device must be repaired Alert message failure description Solution Alert 457 SEARCH 1 Make sure that no metal objects or electronic devices are close to the transmitter 2 Turn the transceiver off and turn it back on aft...

Page 31: ...ge including but not limited to any direct indirect or consequential damage is explicitly excluded 60 ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONA 61 8 11 Technical Data Transmitter frequency 457 kHz International standard W Link frequency Region A 869 8 MHz Region B 916 926 MHz Frequency setting see chapter W Link Power supply 3 x IEC LR03 1 5 V Alkaline AAA or 3 x IEC LR92 1 5 V Lithium AAA Initial set of batteries ...

Page 32: ... safety equipment such as the highly efficient flotation devices As a Witness Memorize the last seen point as well as the direction of the avalanche signal search strip See chapter Signal Search 9 2 Personal Rescue Equipment Carrying the proper personal safety equipment is critical for effective companion rescue A transceiv er a shovel and a probe pole are necessary to localize and excavate a buri...

Page 33: ...with trees etc the burial depth and vital data are important triage criteria 9 4 2 Vital Data Detection The PULSE Barryvox contains highly sensitive sensors g sensor that can detect slight motion of the body such as a pumping heart or breathing lungs Any motion within a certain maximum lag time is interpreted as vital data The buried subject belongs to the category with high chances of survival It...

Page 34: ...o mark the point with the lowest distance reading or loudest tone as a visual reference for the probing spiral Always probe at a right angle to the snow surface If the buried subject is hit with the probe pole the pole is left in the snow It serves as a guide while excavating the buried subject The burial depth is also a triage criterion In situa tions with limited resources deep burials are locat...

Page 35: ...ut the block so that it pops out To cut the next half moon step backwards toward the probe like this you do not step on the pre cut blocks 9 7 First Aid Patient assessment ABCs and Basic Life Support 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 patient F...

Page 36: ...nstantly assess the conditions throughout the trip Pay attention to avalanche hazard even during the summer in particular after recent snowfall Apply the safety precautions if required 70 INTRODUCTION TO AVALANCHE THEORY 10 Introduction to Avalanche Theory We would like to provide you with some basics on this complex topic and recommend thorough initial and ongoing advanced avalanche training The ...

Page 37: ...e found ie At www avalanche org worldwide and www avalanches org Europe Example black Considerable white Moderate 0 0 8 1 m N 3 10 5 International Avalanche Danger Scale Generally favorable conditions Generally favorable conditions Careful choice of route on steep slopes of aspect and altitude as given in the avalanche forecast Partly unfavorable conditions Experience in assessing avalanche risk r...

Page 38: ...ine search 3 4 2 Auto revert to SEND 6 2 3 4 4 Automatic volume control 5 1 Avalanche release 9 1 Avalanche danger scale 10 5 Avalanche forecast 10 4 10 5 Avalanche forecast center 10 4 Avalanche theory 10 B Backlit 8 3 Basic Life Support 9 7 Basic Profile 2 3 2 Basic reduction method 10 3 3 Batteries 2 2 4 5 Battery test 2 7 4 5 Battery level indicator 4 5 2 7 Bracketing 4 3 2 5 1 Burial depth 4 ...

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