Ortovox S1+ Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 1 S1+ Special search mode (4+) for with you together with the necessary multiple burials ORTOVOX SAFETY products such as SMART ANTENNA an avalanche shovel and a probe. (automatically switches to the Read the S1+ operating instructions...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
cOnTenTS Operating elements Technical data Declaration of conformity (EU) Quick guide Switch ON Self test Transmit Switch OFF Warning Signal search Coarse search Fine search Pinpoint location Flagging Removing flagging Deep burial Simultaneous location (2 victims) MENU Status Softkeys Partner check Full function test Locating several buried victims Settings...
Page 3: Operating Elements
OpeRaTing elemenTS Sensors Position victim Direction indication Position searcher Distance indication Loudspeaker (4) Transmission monitoring lights (1) ON/ OFF-Switch (2) Button OK (3) MENU button Battery compartment (on rear)
Page 4: Technical Data
235 g incl. batteries; (Comfort carrier bag approx. 95g ADDiTiONAl FuNcTiONS: Partner check incl. frequency check SMART ANTENNA Inclinometer: 0 – 60° degrees Function „4+“ (multiple burials) The ORTOVOX S1+ exceeds the high requirements of the European Standard EN 300 718.
Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity (Eu)
Manufacturer:: X-log Elektronik gmbh, Responsible person: Johann Nowotny, Bahnhofstr. 95, D-82166 Gräfelfing, declares that the product: Type: ORTOVOX, Model: S1+ Intended Purpose: Searching for avalanche victims when used as intended satisfies thebasic requirements in accordance with Article 3 of the R&TTE guidelines, Directive 1999/5/EC, and that the following standards have been applied: 1.
Page 6: Quick Guide
QuicK RefeRence SWiTching On – deVice Open SWiTchiNg ON The S1+ can be switched on when open or closed! SWiTchiNg ON – DEVicE OPEN Turn ON/ OFF switch (1) clockwise by 90° degrees. The welcome screen appears and the self-test begins. SElF-TEST The self-test checks: TRANSMITTING...
Page 7: Transmit
QuicK RefeRence SWiTching On – deVice clOSed TRANSMiTTiNg Close the S1+ after the self-test has successfully concluded. The trans- mission monitoring lights (4) now start flashing. The S1+ will now transmit. SWiTchiNg ON – DEVicE clOSED Turn ON/ OFF switch (1) clockwise by 90°...
Page 8: Warning
E 008: slope sensor lOcATiNg Open the S1+. The search situation will be displayed automatically on the screen. ORTOVOX recommends switching off mobile telephones and radio equip- ment during the locating process! SigNAl SEARch If there is no signal within the recep- tion range, the S1+ asks you to do a signal search.
Page 9: Coarse Search
QuicK RefeRence cOaRSe SeaRch Tilt the S1+ slowly up and down at tance of 25m to the edges of the ava- an angle of 30° during the SIGNAL lanche and at a distance of 50m to each other.. SEARCH. This compensates for particularly un- favourable positions of the transmit- ter aerial and the transmitting signal can be picked up even earlier...
Page 10: Fine Search
QuicK RefeRence cOaRSe SeaRch/fine SeaRch The closer you come to the destina- tion, the more precise the user must be in the homing process! The distance to the victim is now 20 m. Two more victims are shown by two much smaller symbols at a distance of 25 m and 30 m.
Page 11: Quick Reference
QuicK RefeRence fine SeaRch The searcher gets even closer to the victim: the distance is 2 m, the circle becomes smaller and the arrows are still pointing to the centre of the circle. If you move away from the victim, the circle becomes larger, the arrows are now pointing outwards because the distance is increasing.
Page 12: Pinpoint Location
QuicK RefeRence pinpOinT SeaRch/flagging PiNPOiNT SEARch To exactly determine the victim‘s lo- cation at precisely the place with the smallest distance measurement, probe carefully in a systematic grid of 20cm. Insert the probe at a right angle to the surface of the snow. After determining the victim’s loca- tion, the probe stays inserted and acts as a reference point for the dig-...
Page 13: Removing Flagging
QuicK RefeRence RemOVing flagging/digging OuT REMOViNg FlAggiNg By pressing the “OK” button (2) again In this case, as soon as the first victim is flagged, fine location of the 2nd vic- for 2 seconds, the flagging carried out before can be removed. The crossed tim starts;...
Page 14: Deep Burial
QuicK RefeRence deep BuRial/2 VicTimS – 2 ReScueRS DEEP buRiAl In the event of burial depths of more than 3m, fine location can be trig- gered from a distance of less than 7m by pressing the “OK” button. The ex- act position is determined using sys- tematic cross lines.
Page 15: Menu
adVanced inSTRucTiOnS fOR uSe menue TRANSMiSSiON SAFETY SWiTchbAcK avalanche the S1+ switches to trans- If the S1+ is not moved while open then the transmission mode will be mit after 60 seconds (factory setting). automatically activated from every The time interval can be increased to function depending on the setting se- 120 seconds via the “Settings”...
Page 16: Status
adVanced inSTRucTiOnS fOR uSe STaTuS diSplay STATuS DiSPlAY If the S1+ detects 4 or more victims‘ (= multiple burials), then the status line of the displays shows: The searcher is requested to select the “4+” function from the “MENU”. Warning about low battery capacity Warning Warning that automatic...
Page 17: Softkeys
adVanced inSTRucTiOnS fOR uSe SOfTKeyS SOFTKEYS The buttons and control several func- tions. The softkeys show the respec- tive key function; Adjust contrast Scroll forward in menu Select MENU Note about flagging in fine location Remove flagging of all located transmitters Query transmission fault during partner test Access sub-menu and...
Page 18: Partner Check
adVanced inSTRucTiOnS fOR uSe meaSuRing The SlOpe angle/paRTneR checK MEASuRiNg ThE SlOPE ANglE Open S1+, use the “MENU” button to select the “Slope measurement” function via “Settings”. Place top side of the S1+ exactly flush with the snow surface. Tolerance of accuracy of the slope sensor: +-1°.
Page 19 adVanced inSTRucTiOnS fOR uSe paRTneR checK cARRYiNg OuT ThE DAilY PARTNER chEcK The group leader selects the “PARTNER CHECK” function. The group participants switch their S1+ to “TRANSMIT” and go past the group leader one by one at an inter- val of 5m.
Page 20: Full Function Test
All the members of the group stand ceiver, please send it directly to the 5m away from each other and ORTOVOX service centre for repair switch their avalanche transceiver (see page 172). to TRANSMIT.
Page 21 In the event of a multiple burial, seve- This physical phenomenon can be ral signals are received at the same solved with the ORTOVOX S1+ using time. In this case – depending on the two locating strategies: rhythm of the individual transmitters 1.
Page 22: Locating Several Buried Victims
Multiple burial (method for locating many victims) Micro search strips ORTOVOX sectors method Micro search strip Access “4+” function and start locat- The S1+ now scans circular-shaped ing. After locating and rescuing the areas with a diameter of 10 m max.
Page 23 SeaRch STRipS/SecTORS meThOd ORTOVOX Sektors-Method Access “4+” function and search the first sector. Sector 1: After the first victim is lo- cated and rescued by helpers, the surrounding area continues to be searched by sectors.
Page 24: Settings
adVanced inSTRucTiOnS fOR uSe SeTTingS SETTiNgS The “SETTINGS” menu symbol can be used to query, select or change the following settings: Loudspeaker Automatic transmitter switch ove Information about device number, software version, receiving func- tion and battery capacity Display contrast setting Update Inclinometer Customising the welcome screen...
Page 25 adVanced inSTRucTiOnS fOR uSe SeTTingS Attention: if automatic transmission switch over is switched off, then the device will not switch back in the event that someone is buried by a subsequent avalanche! information about device status The sub-menu shows Device number Software version Transmitting and receiving function Current battery status...
Page 26 adVanced inSTRucTiOnS fOR uSe SeTTingS inclinometer The slope angle can be determined using the “Slope measurement” func- tion. If this function is selected, then the S1+ transmits while the slope angle is being measured. customizing the welcome screen The welcome screen that appears im- mediately after being switched on can be personalized with your name, ad- dress, telephone and email.
Page 27: Changing Batteries
PIN code in the “open LOCK” function and carry out the desired change. More details at ortovox.com chANgiNg bATTERiES (when the equipment is switched off) iNTERFERENcE Remove the screw from the battery...
Page 28: Important Information
STORAgE tective case. After the tour take off the S1+ and For safety reasons, ORTOVOX only store it in its switched off status recommends using the supplied in a well-ventilated dry location.
Page 29: Guarantee
(= 4th quarter 2016) Recommended appliance test: 2016 SERVicE Please use our inspection service The ORTOVOX S1+ is a rescue device. in the summer months, so that your Its perfect operation might be crucial device will be ready for operation for life.
Page 30 Wear your avalanche transceiver all avalanche transceivers are func- close to your body under your outer tioning properly and that all batteries clothing. ORTOVOX strongly recom- are in good operating condition. mends that you carefully read the...
Page 31: Index
Declaration of conformity (EU) Deep burial OK button Device number Operating elements Device self-test Operating duration transmitting Digital reception range Operating duration receiving Locating ORTOVOX sectors method Fine search Flagging Frequency Partner check Full function test Pinpoint location Probing Group test Guarantee...
Page 32 indeX Software version Range Standard Status display Receiver test Receiving STOP sign Refined location Storage Removing flagging Switching OFF Switching ON Search strip width 39, 43, 44 Sectors method Technical data Self-test Tendency indicator Service Transmission monitor lights Service addresses Transmitter test Settings Transmitting...
Page 34 Serial number Purchased at 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 cente (see page 172) iMPORTANT! KEEP cAREFullY!

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