Group Check - PIEPS MICRO Manual

4.5 GROUP CHECK

Despite the comprehensive self-test, PIEPS recommends that an avalanche beacon is checked as standard before
every tour. The MICRO is equipped with a group check function. This simply and efficiently checks whether the
partner avalanche beacon is sending (send check) and whether the send parameters meet the standard.
Activating the group check function:
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Switch the MICRO on
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Wait until "Group check" appears on the display.
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Press and hold the MARK button
3-second-countdown
The group check function remains active while the MARK button remains pressed. Release the MARK button to
end the group check function. 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.
Regular and extended group check
The MICRO has two group check modes:

Regular group check: checks send signal and send frequency

Extended group check: checks send signal, send frequency, signal duration and period duration
Regular group check
CF = Check Fast
The "Regular group check" mode is set by default. The required mode can be selected in the PIEPS APP (see also
chapter 5).
The "Regular group check" is sufficient for checking modern, digital units with 3 antennas.
The "Extended group check" is recommended for checking old devices (analogue single-antenna devices).
Manual PIEPS MICRO | Firmware v1.0 | 07/2016
The maximum range in group check mode is 1 m.
Extended group check
CE = Check Extended
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