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  • Page 2 LEADER Search 6 sensors (3 wired + 3 wireless). D11.04.361 LEADER Search 2 wired sensors (version basic pack piles). D11.04.364 LEADER Search 2 wireless sensors (version basic pack piles). D11.04.365 LEADER Search 4 sensors (2 wired + 2 wireless) with probe COM...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    EARCH PRESENTATION LEADER S ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 EARCH COMPOSITION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 ENERAL FUNCTIONS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 ETAILED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS LEADER SEARCH DESCRIPTION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6 ONTROL BOX DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 ONNECTION DESCRIPTION ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 EYBOARD DESCRIPTION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 ESCRIPTION OF THE WIRELESS SEISMIC SENSOR...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 LEADER Search presentation The LEADER Search is designed for use in rescue operations and uses seismic technology to find signs of life. It is used to detect the presence of victims buried under rubble and pinpoint their exact location.
  • Page 5 • Do not disassemble the product as this will invalid the warranty. Do not attempt to repair the product or replace parts (except when this manual provides specific instructions to do so). Refer all servicing to your distributor, or at LEADER maintenance service.

  • Page 6: General Functions

    Separate control of each seismic sensor Mono or Stereo listening mode (listen to selected sensors using 1 or both ears) Visualisation markers to identify the strongest seismic peak 1.4 Detailed technical specifications Refer to product data sheet available on our website at www.leader-group.eu.

  • Page 7: Leader Search Description

    2 LEADER Search DESCRIPTION 2.1 Control box description The polypropylene control box is composed of: • A 5 inch TFT colour 16/9 high brightness screen. • A keyboard for settings and scrolling through the different menus. • A rechargeable battery pack.

  • Page 8: Connection Description

    2.2 Connection description For easier connection of the accessories: • Each female connector on the control box is identified using a colour code and a symbol. • Similarly, the cable for each accessory has a coloured ring around the male connector corresponding to the colour code on the control box connectors.
  • Page 9 Used to refine Used to refine the listening mode the listening mode for wired sensors. for wireless sensors. Control Box Headset Wireless Sensor Wire Sensor Probe COM...

  • Page 10: Description Of The Wireless Seismic Sensor

    2.4 Description of the wireless seismic sensor The LEADER Search has the wireless seismic sensors which are used to locate a buried victim. These exceptionally sensitive sensors are capable of detecting the slightest sounds made by victims. The different search methods are not explained in this manual. Refer to the operational search instructions used in your field interventions.

  • Page 11: Description Of The Audio Probe

    2.5 Description of the audio probe The audio sensor can be used both to communicate with and listen to a victim. Its 8 metre or 26 ft cable makes it possible to communicate with the victim in most cases. It is water resistant (IP 67) and its 38 mm or 1.5 in diameter makes it possible to use it in core sample drill holes.

  • Page 12: Using The Control Box

    3 USING THE CONTROL BOX 3.1 Control box power supply The LEADER Search is delivered with a lithium polymer battery pack which is inserted into the back of the control box. The battery pack is recharged SEPARATELY from the control box.

  • Page 13: Powering On The Control Box

    A loading screen quickly follows. On the bottom left of the screen it shows the version of the device software and on the bottom right the serial number. LEADER Search version 1.0.3 If neither the probe nor the sensors are connected, the screen shows the following icons "sensor not connected".

  • Page 14: Using The Sun Shield

    It is stored flat for easier transport. An elastic on its side is used to keep it flat and fix it to the control box. By placing it on the screen face, it protects the screen when moving around when the search device is not in use.

  • Page 15: Seismic Search Mode

    To connect several wireless sensors, it is important to use the following powering on sequence: Power on the control box until the LEADER Search logo is displayed. Press the sensor push button. When its LED flashes quickly the connection is complete and the corresponding sensor bar chart appears on the control box screen.

  • Page 16: Pairing The Seismic Sensor

    To be recognised by a control box, the sensors must be paired to it. Initially the sensors are paired with the control box they are delivered with in the factory. However, each sensor can be used on any LEADER Search control box. If you need to pair a sensor to another control box, follow the sequence described below: 1.

  • Page 17: Seismic Mode Functions

    4.3 Menu: Description of the Seismic mode functions 4.3.1 Seismic mode The seismic menu appears when one or more seismic sensors are connected. The bar-charts are shown for each connected sensor, with the maximum level carried over. By default the sensor sound gain is set to 50%.

  • Page 18: Fonctions Selection

    The "battery levels" icon gives access to the battery levels on the connected wireless sensors. The icon is only displayed if at least one wireless sensor is connected to the LEADER SEARCH. The "brightness" function is used to set screen brightness.

  • Page 19: Filter Control Function

    4.3.3 Filter control function The LEADER Search is equipped with two filters that are used to remove surrounding noise, a "low-filter" and a "high-filter". The seismic sensors can detect vibrations from 20 to 3000Hz. The filters are used to remove parasite noise that is inevitable during an intervention or caused by the weather.
  • Page 20 To make it right; Adopt the attitude of someone who is aware that the wireless equipment has certain usage constraints and apply the following advice to your victim search equipment: - Place the sensors in view of the control box: Avoid placing them in holes.

  • Page 21: Function To Set Screen Brightness

    By default, brightness is set to 50% of its power. The device memorises the brightness setting. The user can therefore switch from search camera mode to seismic sensor mode (and vice versa) without the setting being impacted.

  • Page 22: Audio Probe Function

    4.3.6 Audio probe function On the control box, the audio probe connector is the same as that for the wire seismic sensor. This means that either the audio probe, or the wired seismic sensor, can be connected. By default, listening to the victim has priority (see figure 1). Transmission from the rescuer to the victim is established by keeping the Push-to-talk key pressed down.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    5 TROUBLESHOOTING What to do Problem • Check that the battery is charged. • Check that the battery pack is connected. The control box won't start • Check that the battery is not charging when connected to the control box. •...

  • Page 24: Warranty

    (or its parts) after it has been inspected by LEADER and considered by LEADER to be defective. To be able to benefit from this limited warranty, the claimant must send the equipment to LEADER SAS within a reasonable time of having discovered the said defect.
  • Page 26 Code Notice: Search.00.ZN8.19.EN.2...

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