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Scanning the avalanche track for
transmitters and locating each
signal quickly and exactly
decisive advantages of the ORTOVOX
avalanche transceiver S1. An imme-
diate search with an avalanche
transceiver and a rescue using ava-
lanche shovels and a probe that is
carried out by the tour participants
themselves offers the best chance
of survival for an avalanche victim.
When third party help has to be cal-
led to the scene it usually arrives too
late! Pay attention to the avalanche
report and select safe routes.
Always take the avalanche trans-
ceiver S1 with you together with
the necessary ORTOVOX SAFETY
PRODUCTS such as an avalanche
shovel and a probe. Read the S1
operating instructions carefully and
practice both the handling of your
avalanche transceiver S1 and ava-
lanche search procedures.
Information on ORTOVOX products
and safety notices can be found
on
the
ORTOVOX
www.ortovox.com
Contact us by e-mail at
ortovox@ortovox.com
ORTOVOX wishes you wonderful,
safe tours!
are the
website
at
CONTENT
location and pinpoint
location
Exdended operating
Protective case and
wrist strap
Service addresses
www.ortovox.com
Current avalanche warning
service information!
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    S1 with you together with Locating several the necessary ORTOVOX SAFETY avalanche victims PRODUCTS such as an avalanche shovel and a probe. Read the S1 Acoustic emergency operating instructions carefully and reception practice both the handling of your Interference avalanche transceiver S1 and ava- lanche search procedures.

  • Page 2: Technical Data

    The ORTOVOX S1 surpasses the high requirements of European standard EN 300 718. INFORMATION FOR THE USER: Changes or modifications to this device not approved by ORTOVOX can void the users authority to operate the equipment. FCC ID KF5ORTOVOXS1 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) the device may not cause harmful interference and (2) the device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 3: Quick Reference

    ENGLISH QUICK REFERENCE FOR THE ORTOVOX S1 AVALANCHE TRANSCEIVER WEARING THE PROTECTIVE CASE Hold the shoulder strap on the protective case by the silver-coloured application and place this over your head and shoul- der. Pull the free end of the strap around your back and connect to the case using the snap buckle.
  • Page 4 S1 unit. TRANSCEIVER SELF-TEST AND TRANSMISSION MODE When the device is opened up, once the S1 has been switched ON the transceiver self-test can be watched on the display. Symbols for transmission, reseption, additional functions and battery capacity are confirmed with ticks.

  • Page 5: Coarse Search, Refining

    ENGLISH COARSE SEARCH: Hold the S1 in a horizontal (flat) position during the search! If there is no transmission signal being received then the screen will automatically display instruc- tions to carry out a coarse search. Search the ava- lanche track in search strips of 50 m !
  • Page 6 PINPOINT LOCATION WITH TENDENCY INDICATION: The patented circular illustration with tendency indication on the S1 makes pinpoint location consi- derably easier, faster, and more precise. The process of pinpoint location begins automatical- ly at a distance of 3m. The searcher is approaching the victim: the arrows show towards the center of the circle (tendency indication).
  • Page 7 ENGLISH The victim has been located at a depth of 0.3 m. No smaller numbers and no smaller circles are visible. To mark the located person, the “OK- button” (2) is pressed once. The marking flag appears in the dis- play where the located person is buried.

  • Page 8: Emergency Equipment

    Mere possession of an avalanche transceiver does not suffice. Each member of the group must be familiar with his device and practise with it regularly. (See www.ortovox.com for practice opportunities). Avalanche shovel Rescuing avalanche victims is only possible with a shovel.

  • Page 9: Instructions

    TRANSMISSION AND AUTOMATIC SAFETY SWITCHBACK FOR TRANSMIT (MOTION SENSOR): If the S1 is motionless for 90 seconds while open then the transmis- sion mode will be automatically activated from every function depen- ding on the setting selected. In the event of a subsequent avalanche the S1 switches to transmission after 90 seconds (factory setting;...

  • Page 10: Menue

    MENU • Accessing the menu: Press • Select function: Press several times • Confirm function: Press Search Search for more than 3 victims Compass Temperature and inclination Quick test with limited range (approx. 5 m) Acoustic search Settings...
  • Page 11 ENGLISH STATUS DISPLAY If the S1 detects 4 or more victims (=multiple burials), the "4+" icon appears on the status line of the display The searcher is requested to select the function from the menu. Warning in case of low battery...
  • Page 12 Query transmission fault during partner test Access submenu Confirm a selected function Temperature and slope measurement The S1 allows the temperature and the slope angle to be measured.Measuring the slope: Lay top cover of the S1 exactly flush with the snow/ski surface.

  • Page 13: Daily Function Test

    DAILY FUNCTION TEST BEFORE STARTING A TOUR! Checking the receivers: • All participants set their S1 to ‘RECEIVE’. • A group member (preferably the group leader) sets his/her S1 to ‘TRANSMIT’. • If all group members have acoustic and optical reception then the group members’...
  • Page 14 • Transmission frequency (457 kHz) • Transmission period • Period length Go back to the short test using the -button (2). If a fault is displayed please send your transceiver directly to your ORTOVOX service office for inspection (see page 144).

  • Page 15: Locating Several Avalanche Victims

    3-4 signals within a reasonable time and to show them on the display. The S1 therefore automatically redu- ces its range until the number of signals has been reduced to a quan- tity that can be displayed in a reasonable time.
  • Page 16 Unfortunately, such an overlap state can continue for 30 or more seconds in some cases. It is necessary to wait until two overlapping impulses are drifting apart. Using the Ortovox S1, you can solve this physically determined pro- blem applying the following three search strategies: 1.
  • Page 17 Once the 1st victim has been located and rescued by helpers, the search stripes have to be set at 5 m intervals. The avalanche area is searched for victims in this way. The S1 now scans circular areas with a diameter of max. 10 m and every victim in this...
  • Page 18 3 CIRCLE METHOD • After locating the first victim, helpers rescue the person. • To find additional signals the searcher moves in successive circles with radii of 3, 6, and 9 meters respectively. The center of each circle is the point where the first victim was found. In this process the searcher must pay close attention to the display.
  • Page 19 ENGLISH ORTOVOX-SECTOR-METHOD 1st sector: Once the 1st victim has been located and rescued by helpers the surrounding area is searched by sectors. 2nd sector: approaching from left. 3rd sector: approaching from right. 4th sector: approaching from underneath. Before each approach in a new sector, the “4+ mode” must be restar- ted via the menu.

  • Page 20: Acoustic Emergency Reception

    Switching off emergency acoustic recep- tion: close the S1 and open it again or hold down both buttons (2 and 3) for 5 seconds.If the battery capacity is very low the S1 is automatically swit- ched to the highest possible reception level for emergency acoustic recep- tion.
  • Page 21 “medium” and “off”. Switch to automatic transmission (Motion Sensor) If the S1 is not moved within the period of 30, 60, 90 or 120 seconds, then it automatically switches to transmission mode from whatever mode it is in. A short warning signal is emitted 10 seconds befo- re automatically switching.

  • Page 22: Interference

    The desired contrast is set using the “menu” button (3) and retained with the “OK” button (2). Infrared interface The S1 can be connected to a computer via it's infrared sensors and an additional infrared scanner (accessorie) for: • update/upgrade •...

  • Page 23: Battery Change

    CHANGING BATTERIES (when the equipment is switched off) Remove the screw from the battery compart- ment on the back of the S1 and remove the batteries from the battery shaft using the strap. Replace three fresh AAA Alkaline batteries 1.5V LR 03 and make sure the positive and negative poles are inserted correctly.

  • Page 24: Guarantee / Service

    STORAGE After the tour take off the S1 and store it in its switched off status in a well-ventilated dry location. Most often, the well-designed casing pre- vents condensation for the most part. To ensure that the device will function for several years we recommend a gentle drying of the carry- ing system and the avalanche transceiver, itself.
  • Page 25 ENGLISH SERVICE The ORTOVOX S1 is a rescue device. Its perfect operation might be crucial for life. To ensure your unit is functioning properly, send the device for factory inspection according to the dates shown on the test seal. Please use our inspection service in the summer months, so that your device will be ready for operation when winter starts.

  • Page 26: Index Of Key Words

    INDEX Acoustic emergency reception Emergency equipment (Safety setting) Extended operating instructions 39 Acoustic search 40,50 Automatic transmission switch (motion sensor) 39,51 Frequency Battery Guarantee Battery capacity 34,50 Guarantee Card Battery change Button menu Button OK Inclinometer 32,40 Infrared-sensors 32,52 Infrared interface 32,52 Cicular illustration (patented) Interference in transmitting/...
  • Page 27 40,51 Open Shovel Operating elements Signal separation Operating time „transmit“ Signal overlap 45,46 Operating time „receive“ Softkey ORTOVOX Sector methode Software Version Standard test (EN Avalanche Transceiver Standard) Probe Status display Protective case 32,53 STOP sign Printout and management Storage...
  • Page 28 City, State Please provide below a detailed explanation and description of your unit`s faulty performance!!!! In case of service please fill out this card and send it to the responsible ORTOVOX service center (see page 144). IMPORTANT! Please hold in safe keeping www.ortovox.com...

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