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Mammut PULSE Barryvox User Manual

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F O R E W O R D
Thank you very much for choosing a Barryvox
avalanche beacon. Barryvox stands for quality-
conscious development, production and
testing. State-of-the-art technology
has been applied for use under extremely
hard conditions. Due to the choice of
personal settings the latest generation
of avalanche beacons are ideally
suited to the user's needs and abilities.
The default setting, which can be restored
at any time, is the most appropriate
one for novices and average users. To
operate the beacon in this setting
only a single key will be used and the
functions are limited to the very
user-friendly Digital Search Mode.
Advanced and professional users have the
possibility to activate special functions in
order to meet their individual requirements.
The beacon is fully compatible with
all beacons that meet the require-
ments of the ETS 300 718 standard
and operates at a frequency of 457 kHz.
An avalanche beacon does not
provide you protection from ava-
lanches! As an outdoor recreation-
alist you must keep yourself well infor-
med about avalanche prevention.
Also, you should always plan your tours
carefully. Avalanche rescue must be
practiced regularly to ensure quick
success. However, it is only the means of
last resort for the worst case.
Be aware that, in spite of practice
and all the technical advances, only
about half of all victims who have been
The new Barryvox
provides both digital
and analog search
modes.
completely buried in avalanches are
rescued alive!
This User's Manual contains important
information about how to operate
the beacon, rescue companions,
as well as some basics of avalanche
awareness.
For your own personal safety, please take
time to read this information.
Before using the Barryvox, remove
the protective sheet from the front
panel and carefully stick the ava-
lanche rescue plan on the cover of
the battery compartment on the back
of the beacon.
The enclosed quick reference chart is
intended to be a useful guide when you are
on your tour.
An avalanche beacon
does not provide protec-
tion from avalanches!
As an outdoor recreationalist
you must keep yourself well
informed about avalanche pre-
vention and always plan your
tours carefully.
We wish you lots of fun and
thank you for your confidence!
www.barryvox.com
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  • Page 1 F O R E W O R D Thank you very much for choosing a Barryvox The new Barryvox avalanche beacon. Barryvox stands for quality- provides both digital conscious development, production and and analog search testing. State-of-the-art technology modes. has been applied for use under extremely hard conditions.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    C O N T E N T S Controls and Indicators Transmit Mode (SEND) ..17 See the fold out front and rear covers. Search Mode (SEARCH) ..17 Quick Start – Barryvox Automatic Revert to SEND .. 17 in 10 steps ........ 3 Primary Search Phase ..

  • Page 3: Quick Start - Barryvox In 10 Steps

    Q U I C K S T A R T Quick Start – Barryvox Before using it for the first time, the harness in 10 steps system must be fitted properly to your body. When performing a search, release the red Stick the enclosed avalanche rescue plan buckle on the front.
  • Page 4 Q U I C K S T A R T You can return to the SEND mode by Before a group leaves the hut keeping the MODE key pressed for at or trailhead, the beacons of all group least 2 seconds. members must be checked.
  • Page 5 If the distance decreases, then you usually be recognized within the search strip are approaching the victim. width. Switch off the transceivers of rescued If the distance increases, then you persons in order to make continued are moving away from the victim. search easier.

  • Page 6: The Basics Of Avalanche Awareness

    T H E B A S I C S O F A V A L A N C H E A W A R E N E S S The Basics of The first fine day after a period of snow- Avalanche Awareness fall is particularly dangerous.

  • Page 7: Assessing The Risk

    Alarm signals: Particularly dangerous • Whumphing noises slopes: and shooting cracks Extremely steep, often when walking on the snow scattered with boulders, surface. shadowed, covered with freshly • Recent spontaneous driven snow, rarely used. avalanches Risk factors are cumulative! • Remote triggering •...

  • Page 8: Precautions

    T H E B A S I C S O F A V A L A N C H E A W A R E N E S S 2.3 Precautions In this situation, give preference to regularly used slopes. Treat the snow surface with the Basic Precautions utmost care;...

  • Page 9: International Avalanche Risk Scale

    2.6 International Avalanche Risk Scale Risk Snowpack Typical Tours Level Indications Snowpack None. Generally favorable L O W generally well conditions. bonded. On some steep Difficult Generally favorable conditions. M O D E R AT E slopes snowpack to recognize. Careful choice of route on only moderately steep slopes of orientation and...

  • Page 10: Companion Rescue

    C O M P A N I O N R E S C U E Companion Rescue 3.1 Avalanche Conduct Companion rescue means the victims are If caught: located and rescued by the other members Try escaping to the side of the group immediately after the avalanche Toss poles and release skis has occurred.

  • Page 11: Avalanche Rescue Plan

    3.3 “Avalanche Rescue Plan” The avalanche rescue plan lists all the basic For additional information about companion actions for a promising approach to compa- rescue, please consult the appropriate nion rescue. literature. The procedures must be adapted to the actual situation. The avalanche rescue plan is split into four sections: Search strategy...

  • Page 12: Rescue - First Aid

    C O M P A N I O N R E S C U E 3.4 Rescue – First Aid 3.5 Notifying Organized Rescue Services – Reporting the Accident It is not possible to pinpoint a buried victim It is not possible within the context of this with absolute accuracy using a beacon.

  • Page 13: How To Handle The Barryvox

    O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S How to Handle Harness System / the Barryvox Wrist Strap During the design of the Barryvox, care was The Barryvox is supplied with a comfortable consistently taken to achieve a robust and harness system.

  • Page 14: Inserting / Replacing Batteries

    O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S Inserting / Replacing Batteries Batteries: Use only 1.5 V alkaline batteries (Type LR03/AAA). Use 3 new batteries of the same type.

  • Page 15: Startup

    Startup The ON/OFF switch is located on the back of If the self-test fails, an error code is dis- the Barryvox. To switch the beacon on or played for 20 seconds and an alerting tone off, press the ribbed button and then is produced.

  • Page 16: Battery Status Display

    O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S Battery Status Display Group Test (CHECK) The following table shows the boundary Before leaving the hut or trailhead, values for the battery status display. the beacons of all group members must Low temperatures, age and brand can be checked.

  • Page 17: Transmit Mode (Send)

    10. Transmit Mode 12. Automatic Revert (SEND) to SEND The SEND mode is the normal operating In the absence of any user interaction, mode outdoors or in all other situations the beacon automatically reverts to the where there is any risk of an avalanche. SEND mode after a predefined time Every signal pulse transmitted is checked (preset to 8 minutes).

  • Page 18: Primary Search Phase

    P R I M A R Y S E A R C H P H A S E 13. Primary Search Phase From the start of the search until clearly Regardless of the receive mode selected, heard signals are received, you are in the the following search strategies apply: primary search phase.

  • Page 19: Secondary Search Phase

    S E C O N D A R Y S E A R C H P H A S E D I G I T A L S E A R C H M O D E 14. Secondary Search Phase 14.1 Digital Search Mode The microprocessor automatically adjusts the sensitivity of the receiver for optimum...
  • Page 20 S E C O N D A R Y S E A R C H P H A S E D I G I T A L S E A R C H M O D E Operator guidance in the digital SEARCH mode: Less than 3 meters: Pinpoint location using distance indication...
  • Page 21 Pinpoint Location: Depending on the burial depth of the victim, the pinpoint location starts earlier or later, normally when the distance indication is 3 meters or less. In this phase, hold the beacon directly above the snow surface! Now search for the point with the smallest distance shown.

  • Page 22: Multiple Burials

    S E C O N D A R Y S E A R C H P H A S E M U LT I P L E B U R I A L S 14.2 Multiple Burials following the primary search grid until the Barryvox indicates another victim.
  • Page 23 The transceiver is locating victim 1 The transceiver is locating the victims using the “search strategy for 2 – 4 using the “search strategy for multi- multiple burials wide apart” ple burials in close proximity” “Within approx. 7 m, there are 3 victims”...

  • Page 24: Analog Search Mode

    S E C O N D A R Y S E A R C H P H A S E A N A L O G S E A R C H M O D E 14.3 Analog Search Mode The analog SEARCH mode provides the acoustic search as known from earlier beacons.

  • Page 25: Pinpoint Location And Flux Lines

    Bracketing Method in the Analog Search Mode: Flux lines Rules Maximize tone Max. Min. Max. Search for the strongest signal on a straight line. Reduce tone Reduce the volume until it can just about be clearly heard. Search at right angles Turn through 90°...

  • Page 26: Personal Settings

    P E R S O N A L S E T T I N G S 15. Configuration S E A R C H M O D E To enter the configuration menu press both Digital the UP and the DOWN keys during the SEARCH MODE self- and battery test and keep them pressed...
  • Page 27 AU TO M AT I C R E V E R T E A R P H O N E VO L U M E TO S E N D The default delay time of 8 minutes is MODE the first-choice setting for most users. Quiet Loud Change this setting only if you have...

  • Page 28: Restoring The Default

    V A R I O U S 16. Restoring the Default 18. Earphones Configuration Standard earphones (e.g. from a Walkman) During the self- and battery test, simulta- can be used. The volume can be adjusted neously press all three keys (UP + DOWN + (see the section on “Personal Settings”).

  • Page 29: Glossary Of Terms

    G L O S S A R Y O F T E R M S 21. Glossary of Terms Term Description Synonyms SEND The beacon is transmitting. SEND is the normal SEND mode operating mode outdoors or in all situations transmit in which a risk of an avalanche exists.

  • Page 30: Problems And Solutions

    P R O B L E M S A N D S O L U T I O N S 22. Problems and Solutions Fault symptom / Problem description Solution error code No self-test The electronics 1. Check and replace batteries. when the are faulty.

  • Page 31: Technical Data

    S P E C I F I C A T I O N S not original or are not recommended by the Warranty claims can only be accepted if manufacturer. the beacon is sent for repair together with When no defect can be detected, you will be the purchase receipt.

  • Page 32: Ec-Declaration Of Conformity

    E C - D E C L A R A T I O N O F C O N F O R M I T Y www.barryvox.com...

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