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Manual PIEPS MICRO | Firmware v1.0 | 07/2016 

 

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4.9

 

SEARCH MODE | SEARCH STRATEGY 

4.9.1

 

Avalanche emergency 

A person buried under an avalanche has the greatest chance of being rescued quickly if as many of the 

companions in the group were not buried and these people are able to work efficiently as a team to rescue the 

victim. If the worst happens, the following applies: REMAIN CALM, OBSERVE, ALERT, ACT WITH COORDINATION! 

 

(1) Remain calm and get an overview of the situation 

 

Are there any further dangers? 

 

Number of victims? 

 

Establish primary search area! 

 

(2) Make a brief emergency call 

 

Max. 2 minutes 

 

EU 112, AT 140, CH 1414, IT 118, FR 15 

 

(3) Burial search 

 

Signal search (eyes + ears, avalanche probe) 

 

Coarse search (from first reception) 

 

Fine search (from 5 m on the surface) 

 

Pinpointing (systematic probing) 

 

(4) Systematic digging 

(5) First Aid 

(6) Rescue 

 

 

 

Point of impact 

Point of disappearance 

Primary 

Search area 

Signal search 

Coarse search 

Fine search 

Pinpointing 

Result Accuracy 

Search Speed 

Summary of Contents for MICRO

Page 1: ...ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ...t in 3 steps 10 4 4 Switching on Self test 10 4 5 Group check 11 4 6 Send mode 13 4 6 1 Send Vibra 13 4 6 2 Smart Transmitter maximum support in Send mode 13 4 7 Switching Send Search 14 4 7 1 SEARCH LOCK 14 4 8 Switching Search Send 15 4 8 1 Secondary avalanche Auto Revert Search to Send AR 15 4 9 Search mode Search strategy 16 4 9 1 Avalanche emergency 16 4 9 2 Signal search 17 4 9 3 Coarse sear...

Page 3: ...PS MICRO The basic line of action in an emergency as explained in specialist publications and material from avalanche courses must be followed With the PIEPS MICRO hereinafter referred to as the MICRO you have a product that is state of the art in terms of safety and user friendliness Despite this the MICRO can pose risks if used inappropriately or incorrectly We refer to possible hazards in chapt...

Page 4: ...RO despite evidence of wear and tear Unauthorized improperly carried out repairs Emergencies external influences or force majeure Alterations or modifications not explicitly approved by the manufacturer will result in you no longer being allowed to use the unit 1 3 WARRANTY CONDITIONS The manufacturer provides a 2 year warranty covering manufacturing and material defects of the MICRO from the date...

Page 5: ...secured pists into open unsecured terrain e g ski tourers freeriders mountain rescuers etc Users of the MICRO must meet the following conditions Read and understand this operating manual Users with impaired vision must ensure that they can read the labelling and displays on the unit as well as the instructions in the documentation without problem If users with impaired hearing are unable to hear t...

Page 6: ...mation Should anything be unclear or difficult to understand please contact our support team 2 1 SIGNAL WORDS USED IN THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Imminent threat to the life of individuals A safety instruction with the signal word DANGER indicates an imminent threat to the life and health of individuals Risk of personal injury serious injuries and possible material damage A safety instruction with the...

Page 7: ...t All residual risks and warnings from the risk assessment are listed in this chapter Risk of getting caught in the unit s carrier Always fasten the unit in the provided carrier on descents Ensure that the carrier lies close to the body When performing a search the MICRO must be held by hand Risk of crushing when closing the battery compartment and when turning the unit on off Be aware of any risk...

Page 8: ...riginal packaging in a dry place This is to avoid corrosion and soiling 3 1 UNPACKING Remove the MICRO carefully from the packaging remove all transport safeguards and check whether all parts contained in the scope of delivery are accounted for It is recommended to retain the original packaging in case the unit has to be returned Dispose of the packaging and transport safeguards in an environmenta...

Page 9: ...ing To return to send mode release the SEARCH LOCK 1C and place the unit in the carrying system See also chapter 4 7 4 8 4 2 STRUCTURE 1A MARK button 1B LCD display backlit 1C Release SEARCH LOCK info symbol 1D Send check LED 1E Loudspeaker 1F Proximity sensor 1G Main ON OFF switch access to battery compartment 1H Battery compartment 1J Battery polarity 2A Bluetooth active 2B Auxiliary display 2C ...

Page 10: ...T Switch the MICRO on by turning the main switch 1G to the ON position The display shows the current firmware version and hardware revision At the same time an extensive self test is performed which checks all relevant system components A minimum distance of 5 m from other devices and all electronic magnetic and metallic sources of interference should be kept during the self test Ensure that the s...

Page 11: ...on After a countdown of 3 seconds the MICRO automatically switches to Send or Search mode Sensor covered Send mode Sensor not covered Search mode The group check function can be activated again during the 3 second countdown The maximum range in group check mode is 1 m Regular and extended group check The MICRO has two group check modes Regular group check checks send signal and send frequency Exte...

Page 12: ...ding parameters not according to standard Several senders within 1 m Increase distance Continuous carrier indication see chapter 4 9 6 Group check professional mode The MICRO has a professional mode that makes it easy to change between receiving and sending even during the group check Tip the MICRO downwards to send in group check mode Tip the MICRO upwards to receive in group check mode Professio...

Page 13: ...he carrying system The MICRO sends the send check LED 1D flashes To see the display in send mode cover the sensor 1F after unlocking the SEARCH LOCK beforehand as necessary If the sensor remains uncovered after the start sequence the MICRO switches immediately to Search mode Send mode display 4 6 1 Send Vibra The Send Vibra is an additional tactile send confirmation When the MICRO sends it vibrate...

Page 14: ...sensitive to electrical and magnetic sources of interference That is why all manufacturers recommend keeping a minimum distance from electronic magnetic and metallic sources of interference mobile phone radio keys magnetic closures etc Minimum distance in Send mode 20 cm Minimum distance in Search mode 50 cm 4 7 SWITCHING SEND SEARCH The MICRO automatically switches to Search mode when you remove ...

Page 15: ...has not been in motion for 1 minute buried You can change the timeout for the switchover in the PIEPS APP see also chapter 5 The AR function has the following features Motion controlled initialization Short switching time Long warning phase with signal tone and countdown before switching over Permanent warning tone also after switching over Avalanche beacon mode SEARCH MODE WARNING PHASE SEND MODE...

Page 16: ...BSERVE ALERT ACT WITH COORDINATION 1 Remain calm and get an overview of the situation Are there any further dangers Number of victims Establish primary search area 2 Make a brief emergency call Max 2 minutes EU 112 AT 140 CH 1414 IT 118 FR 15 3 Burial search Signal search eyes ears avalanche probe Coarse search from first reception Fine search from 5 m on the surface Pinpointing systematic probing...

Page 17: ... A rescuer on foot during the signal search Several rescuers during the signal search d search strip width IMPORTANT Everyone involved including the observers switches their avalanche beacons to receive mode or to standby mode You must avoid standing in the immediate vicinity of electronic devices e g mobile phones radios or solid metal objects during the search 4 9 3 Coarse search When the MICRO ...

Page 18: ...ine search From a distance of 5 m the search speed should be notably reduced 50 cm s At the same time work with the MICRO as close to the surface of the snow as possible in this phase of the search to keep the distance to the sender avalanche beacon to a minimum To prevent confusion during the fine search the directional arrows are hidden below a distance of 2 m Reduce the search speed again and s...

Page 19: ...ed If you encounter something insert the probe and commence systematic digging 4 9 6 Multiple burials MARK function If there are multiple burials this will be indicated clearly on the display by the number of small human figures In order to mark hide a localized sender press the MARK 1A button briefly Once it is hidden this will be confirmed by a frame around the human figure 2N The MICRO automati...

Page 20: ...ANAGEMENT WITH THE PIEPS APP The PIEPS APP provides uncomplicated device management from your mobile phone using Bluetooth Download the app Android Play Store iOS App Store connect to PIEPS MICRO and use all the functions To activate Bluetooth hold down the MARK button 1A when switching on the device When the Bluetooth symbol appears on the display you can release the MARK button Bluetooth activat...

Page 21: ...ality the distance or direction indication is inaccurate Take the unit to your retailer E7 Proximity sensor The error remains in the additional display 2B In this case automatic Send Search switching is not possible the switching must be performed manually Repeat the self test and ensure that the sensor area is not covered during the self test Manual Send Search switching is performed by pressing ...

Page 22: ... 300 200 h SEND 2 3 filled 200 100 h SEND 1 3 filled 100 20 h SEND empty 20 h SEND 10 C 50 F 1 h SEARCH 10 C 14 F empty flashing Final reserve unit can switch off at any moment Risk of explosion from incorrectly used batteries Use only batteries of type Alkaline AA LR6 1 5V Risk that the displayed battery level is incorrect Use only batteries of type Alkaline AA LR6 1 5V 6 3 CLEANING Use a damp cl...

Page 23: ...temperatures Do not expose the unit to extreme temperatures Store the unit so that it is protected from direct sunlight Extreme temperatures can impede operation or damage the battery 6 5 DISPOSAL Please note that the unit is an electronic device It cannot therefore be disposed by public waste management companies Dispose of the unit in accordance with the law in your country 7 APPROVAL CONFORMITY...

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