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geBrauchSanleitung Lawinen-Verschütteten-Suchgerät manual avalanche transceiver mode d‘emploi iStruzioni per i‘uSo Localizzatore a.r.t.va. inStruccioneS de uSo aparato de búsqeuda de victimas de avalanchas...
Smart-antenna BeSSer gefunden werden! automatische Umschaltung auf die optimale Sende-antenne. Be found eaSier! automatic switchover to the best transmission antenna. etre retrouvé pluS facilement! Connexion automatique à l‘antenne émettrice optimale. Sarete trovati più facilmente! Commutazione automatica alla migliore antenna trasmittente. ¡Se localiza máS fácilmente! Conmutación automática a la antena emisora óptima.
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. The x and y antennas are used to display the distance and the direction of movement. The z antenna is solely used for the fine search. The orToVoX devic e s1+, zoom+ a re the only devices on the market that can analyze the position of the antennas using...
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DEuTSch GebrauchsanleitunG Lawinen-Verschütteten-Suchgerät enGlish manual Avalanche Transceiver frAnçAiS mode d‘emploi iTALiAno istruzioni per i‘uso Localizzatore a.r.t.va. ESpAñoL instrucciones de uso Aparato de búsqueda de victimas de avalanchas SErVicE En 27...
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Valuable information on how to help compa- nions, accident prevention and the latest safety products from orToVoX can be found at: official www.ortovox.com supplier You can reach us by e-mail at: ortovox@ortovox.com...
opErATing ELEMEnTS Sliding switch ‘search mode’ Transmission switch over ‘transmission mode’ Direction arrow Distance indicator battery capacity number of signals flagging button Loudspeaker comfort carrier bag on/off switch + battery compartment Locking slide En 29...
inSTrucTionS hoW To cArrY ThE DEVicE is carried close to your body in the comfort carrier bag (11) and should always be covered by at least one layer of clothing. in warmer temperatures, the can also be carried in a zippered pant pocket (not in sewn-on pockets).
inSTrucTionS iniTiAL uSE switchinG on Turn the on/off switch (1) counter- clockwise. The rotary switch clicks into the position “i” and is now secured against being unintention-ally switched off. switchinG off undo the unlocking slide (10) and turn the on/off switch (1) clockwise to the position “o”.
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inSTrucTionS SMArT AnTEnnA After the self-test, the smart antenna function is shown on the display for 20 seconds. if positioned horizontally, the transmits on the X-antenna. if positioned vertically, the transmits on the Y-antenna. transmission once the self-test has successfully concluded, will transmit and the transmission lights flash on the screen.
(mobile phones, wireless devices etc.) or move them well away. if the warning is displayed again, the device must be sent to the orToVoX service department. further information about the service department can be found on p. 43 pArTnEr-chEcK During the partner check, the transmission signal of the other participants’...
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inSTrucTionS • now turn on the 3+. To do so, turn the on/off switch (1) counter-clockwise. The self-test begins. • During the self-test, press the flagging button (8) until “pc” appears. The now in the partner check function but there is no transmission signal. • only one transmission signal can ever be tested at a time.
inSTrucTionS SEArching - LocATing - rEScuing Simultaneously press apart both slidinG switches (2). transmission switch over button (3) springs up. The search situation is automatic- ally displayed on the screen. siGnal search Search the avalanche debris in the indicated manner during the signal search.
inSTrucTionS several searchers The searchers move across the search area in parallel. The distance between the searchers must remain less than < 20 m < 40 m < 40 m coarse search hold the in a horizontal position during the coarse search! number of from a distance of approx.
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inSTrucTionS fine search and tendency indicator fine search starts automatically when you are 2.5 m away. The direction arrow is switched off. The closer you are to the victim, the lower the distance displayed (5) and the faster the intuitive search acoustic signal beeps (9). The tendency indicator (t) formulates the fine search process simply quickly, and precisely.
inSTrucTionS searchinG for multiple victims also allows you to maintain an overview in the event of multiple burials. The number of victims is shown by the multiple signal indicator (7). flaGGinG The sharp signal analysis on the leads you to the next victim. once you have found the first victim, this signal can be hidden by pressing the flagging button (8).
inSTrucTionS pinpointinG (probing) Mark the point with the smallest distance reading (using crossed poles or a shovel). To now determine the precise location of the victim, probe in the displayed 25 cm grid. 25 cm insert the probe quickly and deeply at a 90°...
inSTrucTionS siGnal overlap The transmission signals are measured and analyzed by the 3+. if several transmission signals are received and these transmission signals are transmitting at the same time then a signal overlap occurs. The signals overlap and can no longer be technically distinguished.
50%. chanGinG the battery (when the device is switched off) Loosen the locking slide (10) and press in the on/off switch (1) while turninG it clockwise.
As the is a rescue device, a on presentation of the dealer in- life could depend on it functioning voice, we grant the 2-year orToVoX properly. warranty from the date of purchase. As electronic components can stop if you register your www.ortovox.com/registration...
TEchnicAL DATA name orToVoX function digital casinG ergonomic, waterproof, impact resistant size 119 x 71 x 25 mm frequency 457 khz The 3+ receives transmission signals from every avalanche transceiver conforming to standards (En 300 718) without restrictions. bacK-up reflector inside...
This equipment generates, uses, and can to this device not approved radiate radio frequency energy and, if not by ortovoX can void the installed and used in accordance with the users authority to operate instructions, may cause harmful interfe- rence to radio communications.
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