PIEPS MICRO, Manual

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Manual PIEPS MICRO | Firmware v1.0 | 07/2016 3 / 23
1. INTRODUCTION
Dear winter sports enthusiast!
Congratulations on having purchased one of our products.
The PIEPS MICRO is the smallest and lightest unit with 3 antennas! The sensor technology for simple operation
and cable-free device management via Bluetooth® make the PIEPS MICRO an avalanche beacon of the latest
generation. Vibration during initial reception enables the best possible focus on the visual surface search.
Naturally, the PIEPS MICRO also has all tried and tested PIEPS features:
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Circular reception range for fast, stable initial detection
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Perfect signal processing, even in difficult situations (multiple burials)
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MARK function
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Continuous carrier indication
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Comprehensive self-test and simple group check
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Smart Transmitter: Auto-Antenna-Switch in case of external interference, iPROBE-Support
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Auto-Search-to-Send for secondary-avalanche burial
An avalanche beacon does not protect against avalanches! Detailed knowledge of avalanche prevention is as
indispensable as regularly practicing searching for victims in an emergency. The following procedures and tips
relate only to special usage in conjunction with the PIEPS 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 chapter Error! Reference source not found. and with safety notes placed throughout
the operating manual.
This operating manual is intended to ensure the safe use of the MICRO. The safety instructions in this document
must be followed at all times.
Before you use the MICRO, you must have read and understand this operating manual
.
Pieps GmbH is not liable for technical or printing errors in this operating manual, neither is any liability accepted
for damage caused directly or indirectly by the delivery, performance or use of this operating manual.
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distribution and translation, are reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or stored, processed,
duplicated or distributed using electronic systems in any form (photocopy, microfilm or other method) without
the written consent of Pieps GmbH. Violations may incur criminal penalties.
Pieps GmbH, July 2016