Ortovox S1 User Manual
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1. If an error function or fault is detected the warning triangle appears ERROR MESSAGE During the self test the transmit and receive functions the sensors and the battery capacity are tested An error message is shown on the dis play with the warning triangle next to the checked function in addition 5 warning signals sound An error message can be triggered by the imme ENGLISH diate proximity to another transmitting avalanche transceiver mobile phone wireless device large metal parts or strong magnetic field What the most important error messages mean E0001 transmitter E0004 magnetic sensors EOOO2 receiver E0008 slope sensors E0003 transmitter and receiver If one of the above or another error message is displayed then carry out the self test again in the open in surroundings without interfe rence When doing so it is essential to make sure that no other trans mitters are nearby Switch off all sources of interference mobile pho nes wireless devices etc or move them well away If the malfunction is displayed again then send this avalanche transcei ver to the ORTOVOX service department People wearing a heart pacemaker are recommended to wear the 51 on the right side of their body It is essential to observe the pacema ker manufacturer s instructions The S1will now transmit and the transmission indication lights on the side 6 will flash RECEIVE SEARCH Press the release button2. 5 Turn the S1 in a horizontal position slowly 5 10 seconds once around its own axis 360 Wait for beep a E 60 6 Turn over the 51 Display faces downwards Battery compartment is visible Wait for beep 7 Turn over the 51 again Display now faces upwards again Wait for beep The calibration process is finished Note After each battery change the 51 requests calibration after the self test Now press the OK button calibration starts Continue as from Point 5 d o A By pressing the MENU button the calibration can be rejected and carried out at a later point in time In this case the 51 reminds you to calibrate at every restart INTERFERENCE IN TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING PERFORMANCE Interference to the transmission and reception performance can be caused by lightening lifts and power plants radio equipment mobile phones and other electronic equipment Mobile phones and radio equipment should be switched off whilst searching The minimum distance between two avalanche transceivers and to metal radio equipment mobile phones magnets etc should be at least 50 cm ENGLISH CHANGING BATTERIES when the equipment is switched off Remove the screw from the battery compartment on the back of the S1 and remove the batteries from the battery shaft using the strap Always insert 3 new AAA 1 5V LR O3 batte ries of the same make Check the correct positon of the positive and negative poles Use onl
3. ORTOVOX www ortovox com Lawinen Versch tteten Suchger t Avalache Transceiver Appareil de rechereche de victimes d avalanche Loccalizzatore A R V A Aparato de busqueda de victimas de avalanchas SL SCANNER Gebrauchsanleitung Manual Mode d emploi Istruzioni per l uso Instrucciones de uso K s KA ae ee SECH BEDIENUNGSELEMENTE 0 rd OO PO co ON OFF Schalter Taste OK Taste MENU Batteriefach Ruckseite Entriegelungs Taste zum Offnen Sende Kontroll Leuchten Display Sensoren Update Hintergrundbeleuchtung Lautsprecher ELEMENTS DE COMMANDE a PO A co 00 N 0 Touches ON OFF Touche de OK Touche MENU Compartiment piles au dos Touche s de d verrouillage pour ouverture de l appareil Voyants de contr le d mission Ecran Capteurs mise a jour clairage Haut parleur OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OoONoOoRWN co ON OFF switch Button OK MENU button Battery compartment on rear Release botton to open unit Transmission monitoring lights Display 2 sensors update 1 sensor backlight Loudspeaker ELEMENTOS DE CONTROL BOM co 00 Y O Ol ON OFF Tecla para OK Tecla MENU Compartimento de pilas en la parte posterior Tecla de desbloqueo Luces control emisi n Pantalla Sensores actualizaci n iluminaci n de fondo Altavoz COMPONENTI E COMANDI OPERATIVI 9 0 JO Om han Tasto ON OFF Tasto di
4. 5 on the left side of the ee beacon and open the Za S1 The search situation will be displayed automatically on the screen 7 YAAIZOSNVYL SHONVIVAY LS XOAOLHO FHL HO JONAH AIAIH HINO ORTOVOX recommends switching off mobile phones and radio equipment when locating QUICK REFERENCE FOR THE ORTOVOX S1 AVALANCHE TRANSCEIVER COARSE SEARCH Turn the S1 left and right through an angle of approx 30 during the COARSE SEARCH search for the first signal and tilt it moderately up and down This compensates for particularly unfavourable positions of the transmitting antenna and the signal can be picked up even earlier If there is no transmission signal being received then the screen will automatically display instructions to carry out a coarse search Search the avalanche track in search strips of 50 m REFINING LOCATION Hold the S1 in a horizontal flat position during the search At approximately 60 m distance from the victim the victim symbol will appear on the display screen 7 with the digital measurement i e 55 The searcher aims the vertical line to the middle of the victim symbol and then moves towards the victim The acoustic signal from the loudspeaker will sound faster as the distance reduces and thus confirm the measurement result If the S1 again has to determine the initial gt signal the instruction to pivot the 51 appe ars on the display The distance to the victim is now 20 m T
5. during partner test Access submenu Confirm a selected function Temperature and slope measurement Recording the measured slope vN Bl ba el Carrying out a new slope measurement 49 90 The S1 allows the temperature and the slope angle to be measured Measuring the slope The tolerance of the slope sensors at 30 degrees can be up to 0 The determined measurement can be kept by pressing the OK button 2 A new measu rement can be taken by pressing the OK button 2 again DAILY FUNCTION TEST BEFORE STARTING A TOUR Checking the receivers e All participants set their 51 to RECEIVE e A group member preferably the group leader sets his her Gi to TRANSMIT e f all group members have acoustic and optical reception then the group members receivers are working as is the transmitter of the group leader e The group leader now moves away from the group until no group member is still receiving a signal e The group members see the increase in distance of the group leader on their displays and can thus test the reception range of their 51 Checking the transmitters e The group leader opens his 51 reception position The group members close their 51 transmission position and pass the group leader s receiver ONE BY ONE at a distance of 20 m At the same time the pinpoint location is tested approaching under 3m ENGLISH QUICK TEST with limited range test of
6. ON Turn ON OFF switch 1 clockwise 90 The transmission monitoring lights 6 are now flashing When the battery capacity is between 99 and 75 3 short acoustic signals are emitted between 74 and 50 battery Capacity 2 short acoustic signals are emitted between 49 and 25 battery capacity 1 short acoustic signal is emitted and if the battery Capacity is less than 25 a continuous alarm signal is emitted If the equipment selt test was not able to be completed positively a warning signal is emitted at regular intervals C en O A Y m TI m e 2 O m E D j I m O D zl lt x Gu zech E S 5 Z O I m y E Z 0 O au lt m D SWITCH OFF Turn ON OFF switch counter clockwise 90 QUICK REFERENCE FOR THE ORTOVOX S1 AVALANCHE TRANSCEIVER TO OPEN Take the S1 from its protective case press the release button 5 on the left side and then open the S1 unit TRANSCEIVER SELF TEST AND TRANSMISSION MODE When the device is opened up once the 51 has been switched ON the transceiver self test can be watched on the display Symbols for trans mission reseption additional functions and battery capacity are con firmed with ticks The sensors on the S1 for measuring temperature slope and the earth s magnetism are calibrated Close 51 after a positive transceiver self test This switches the S1 to s transmission mode Wi k D VERSIONO OK E003
7. that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an intentional radiator pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequen cy energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio com munications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help ENGLISH QUICK REFERENCE FOR THE ORTOVOX S1 AVALANCHE TRANSCEIVER we l 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 SWITCH ON AND OFF SWITCH
8. the transmitters The group leader sets his her Gi to transmit test via menu item HA limited range If the S1 receives an audible via the loudspeaker and visible signal circle with 2 persons from each individual avalanche transceiver then the transmission function of the units to be tested and the reception function of the group leader are in order MENU If a fault turns up on the checked device then the war ning triangle appears on the display The warning trian gle signals a serious device fault on the checked device At Possible faults can be queried by pressing the button 2 Deviation from the e Transmission frequency 457 kHz e Transmission period e 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 164 51 52 LOCATING SEVERAL AVALANCHE VICTIMS SIGNAL SEPARATION The 51 separates the signals automatically Once the pinpoint location of the first victim is finished this signal can be marked by pressing the OK button 2 Instead of the victim symbol a flag now appears where the victim is buried At the same time the symbol for the next nearest victim is enlarged This marking can be cancelled by pressing the OK button 2 to check the pinpoint location again if necessary This is not possible if several victims are transmitting within a
9. 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 time can be set at 30 60 and 120 seconds via the settings menu COURSE SEARCH search for first signal Move through the presumed search area in strips with a width of 90 m while ensuring 25 m distance from the side edge of the avalanche Several searchers The distance between searchers is 50 m ELA V ENGLISH MENU e Accessing the menu Press e Select function Press several times e Confirm function Press Search Search for more than 3 victims Compass 25 Temperature and inclination Quick test with limited range approx 5m 47 48 STATUS DISPLAY If the S1 detects 4 or more victims multiple burials the 4 icon appears on the status line of the display O A The searcher is WW D requested to select the function from the menu CH Warning in case of low battery Warning in case of fault Warning Automatic transmission switch over is switched off okp SOFTKEYS The keys and have several functions The softkeys show the respective key function Adjust contrast Scroll forward in menu menu Select menu Note of marking in pinpoint location MEAN Remove marking of all located transmitters Query transmission fault
10. 3 m radius lt is necessary to have a short pause between the signals lt may take slightly longer to be able to separate three or more signals due to signal overlap The receiver needs adequate time to differentiate bet ween each additional transmitted signal Thus it is practically impossi ble to separate more than 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 IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING SIGNAL SEPARATION Thank you for purchasing the Ortovox 51 employing the most innovative technology amongst today s avalanche beacons You will find its unique visual representation and the advanced signal separation technology very helpful while searching for one or even more buried persons Nonetheless we want to draw your attention to some important aspects of search especially in multiple burial scenarios and their physical background In real avalanche accidents frequently two or more persons are buried with their beacons transmitting at the same time Sometimes and unpre dictably two or even more beacons are transmitting their impulses exact ENGLISH ly simultaneously for a longer period of time The transmitted signals of two analog beacons with long pulse durations or digital beacons transmitting simultaneously overlap and mix up Frequently they can no longer be se
11. OK Tasto di apertura MENU Vano batteria retro Tasto di bloccaggio del sistema di apertura Spie di controllo della modalita di trasmissione Display Sensori update retroilluminazione Altoparlante nderungen vorbehalten 08 2009 Subject to alteration 08 2009 ORTOVOX www ortovox com Scanning the avalanche track for transmitters and locating each signal quickly and exactly are the 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 Gi Operating instructions carefully and practice both the handling of your avalanche transceiver 51 and ava lanche search procedures Information on ORTOVOX products and safety notices can be found on the ORTOVOX website at www ortovox com Contact us by e mail at ortovox ortovox com ORTOVOX wishes you wonderful safe tours CONTENT Operating elements Technical data EU Declaration of Conformity QUICK REFERENCE Coarse search refining location a
12. T Quick reference 37 Technical data 36 Quick test 47 51 Thermometer 36 47 Transmission Indication lights ER R Transmission and automatic Range 36 safety switchback for transmit 46 Receive search 39 S Receiver function 58 U Rechargeable battery 61 Update 98 Refining location 40 Upgrade 58 S W Search 39 Warning triangle 38 48 Search strip width 36 40 46 Warranty 62 Sector method 595 Wrist strap 61 Selectable additional functions 36 47 Self test 38 Service 63 Service Center 164 Settings 47 57 Signal separation 52 Signal overlap 52 Softkey 49 Software Version 58 65 GUARANTEE CARD Name City State Zip E mail Telephone Model ORTOVOX S1 Serial number inside of battery compartment lid Purchased at Address 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 164 IMPORTANT Please hold in safe keeping ORTOVOX wwWwW Ortovox com
13. TTING ys d defi 15m 10m 5m 4m 4m 5m 15m Increase Volume Deacrease l The ORTOVOX safety emergency reception allows an acoustic search even when the batteries have almost completely run out When a battery change has been delayed remaining capacity less than 10 sensors and display are automatically switched off as the minimum current supply is no longer reached Now only an acoustic reception is available Switching acoustic emergency reception on and off The acoustic emergency reception can also for training purposes be switched on at any time by simultaneously pressing the buttons OK 2 and menu 3 for at least 5 seconds or using the menu heading Acoustic location Switching off the acoustic emergency reception Close the S1 and open it again or hold down both the OK 2 and menu 3 buttons again at the same time for at least 5 seconds If the battery capaci ty is very low the S1 is automatically switched to the highest possible recepti on level for emergency acoustic reception The OK button is used to reduce the signal The menu button is used to increase the volume level After initi al reception the loudspeaker will sound the transmission signal TURN the 51 in order to determine the direction with the strongest recep tion Now the searcher will move in this direction for 5 m redu cing the volume if necessary Then the searcher once again turns the S1 to the direction with the highest vo
14. ator appears and you can determine the exact position as usual by using the grid search Marking a transmitter at a depth of more than approx 6 7 m Is not possible in this case the victim s position is found by determining the smallest distance indication After that every victim shown on the dis play can be homed on located and marked a Extended pinpoint location Crossing the victim s position y area up to 7 0 m twice in the pinpoint location a area enables the position E Pinpoint location to be marked up to a burial ee area 0 1 3 0 m depth of 7 0 m on YAAZOSNVYL JHONVIVAY LS XOAOLHO FHL HO JONAH AIIH HINO Burial depth up to approx 7 0 m ast oc Lu gt Lu O D Z q E ke Lu I O Z 2 a E d x lt O gt O E oc Lu T ke oc sl LL Lu 3 LU ao Lu LL Wu as Y 3 Simultaneous location of two victims by 2 rescuers The S1 display shows the relative position and distance of the avalan che victims Each of the transmitters displayed can be homed on and thus directly located 2 rescuers can locate the homed on transmit ter independently of each other and thus save valuable time when rescuing the victims ENGLISH You should check the EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT on the day before the tour to ensure that it is complete and functional e g avalanche trans ceivers Average time needed to free a person from a snow depth of approximately 1m Avalanche transceiver probe sho
15. bers and no smaller circles are visible PINPOINT LOCATION WITH TENDENCY INDICATION ENGLISH w 4 YAAZOSNVHYL SHONVIVAY LS XOAOLHO FHL HO JANAAJ4384 HINO QUICK REFERENCE FOR THE ORTOVOX S1 AVALANCHE TRANSCEIVER Mark To mark the located person the OK button 2 C is pressed once The marking flag appears in the display where the located person is buried gt Cancelling marking The marking of the last person located can be cancelled by pressing the OK button 2 again A new pinpointing can be started immediately If a second third victim is within a 3 m radius the signal first found cannot be cancelled In this case the pinpoint location of other victims continues in a consecutive manner as circle icons appear giving their specific respective distances should the situation arise If the victim is shown behind where you are standing then change direction by 180 home in on the victim again and walk towards the victim ary ENGLISH Deep burial In the case of a burial depths of 3 0 to max 7 0 m pinpoint location is triggered by crossing the pinpoint location area twice You will know that the area is being crossed when the distance indica tor first drops to approx 4 to 7 m and then rises again when you con tinue walking Turn around and watch again how the indicator first drops and then increases After turning around again the pinpoint loca tion indic
16. essly excluded Enforced guarantees do not extend the guarantee obligation nor does a new a ai begin Warranty expiry date IV 14 4th quarter 2014 Recommended appliance test 2014 ENGLISH SERVICE The ORTOVOX 51 is a rescue device lts 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 For repair or factory inspection please send the avalanche transcelver directly to our service center see page 164 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Avalanche transceivers are designed to support the assistance offe red by companions in the event of avalanche burial Your 7 presence in areas where avalanche hazards exist is fraught with potential risk only remain in such areas in the company of ex perienced participants Effective use of an avalanche transceiver requires appropriate training and constant practice Wear your ava lanche transceiver close to your body under your outer clothing ORTOVOX strongly recommends that you carefully read the opera ting instructions provided with the avalanche transceiver Always take a shovel and a probe when you go off piste in areas where ava lanche hazards exist and never tour alone Give due consideration to worldwide current Please check the avalanche rep
17. lume and again moves 9 m in this direction The volume increases as the searcher moves closer to the avalanche vic tim During the pinpointing phase lowest recep tion level do not turn or tip the 51 Now mark the point in the longitudinal direction with the loudest signal A search is also made for the loudest signal to the right and left of this point The avalanche victim is located at the point with the loudest signal 56 ENGLISH SETTINGS ze 44 Kail A The following settings can be queried selected or changed via the menu symbol e Loudspeaker e Motion Sensor settings e Information about device number software version receiver function and battery capacity e Display contrast setting e Update e Compass calibration Loudspeaker The loudspeaker function can be set to loud 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 trans mission mode from whatever mode tt is in A short war ning signal is emitted 10 seconds before automatically switching The switch to automatic transmission is pre set at 90 seconds when delivered The switch to auto matic transmission can also be switched off 57 58 Attention If the switch to automatic transmission is switched off then the S1 will NOT automatically switch back to transmission mode if someone is buried by a subse
18. nd pinpoint location Exdended operating instructions MENUE Daily function test Locating several avalanche victims Acoustic emergency reception Interference Battery change Warranty Service Index of key words Service addresses WWw ortovox com Current avalanche warning service information 46 47 50 o2 96 60 61 62 63 64 164 TECHNICAL DATA DEVICE DESIGNATION ORTOVOX 51 FUNCTION digital with acoustic emergency operation CASING ergonomic waterproof impact resistant DIMENSIONS 120 x 80 x 30 mm closed FREQUENCY 215 x 80 x 30 mm open Transmitting 457 kHz The 51 can receive signals from any standard avalanche transceiver with no limitations DIGITAL RECEPTION RANGE up to 60 m SEARCH STRIP WIDTH up to 50 m TEMPERATURE RANGE 20 C to 45 C IF THE TRANSCEIVER GETS WET DO NOT USE DIRECT HEAT I E SUCH AS A HAIR DRYER TO DRY IT OUT HEAT APPLIED IN SUCH A DIRECT MANNER MAY PERMANENT LY DAMAGE THE DEVICE BEYOND REPAIR POWER SUPPLY 3 alkaline AAA Mignon 1 5 V LR O3 batteries OPERATING TIME TRANSMITTING about 250 hours RECEIVING about 15 hours WEIGHT approximately 245 g incl batteries carrying case approximately 120g SELECTABLE ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS e Infrared interface e Compass e Inclinometer O 60 e Thermometer 20 to 45 C EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer X log Elektronik GmbH Responsible person Johann Nowotny Bahnhof
19. on 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 If your transceiver gets wet do not use direct heat i e hair dryer to dry it out Heat applied in such a direct manner may cause permanent damage Protect the avalanche transceiver from excessive moisture or excessive heat Pro tect the batteries from cold temperatures WARRANTY When purchasing a new ORTOVOX Avalanche Transceiver on presenta tion of the filled out warranty card See instructions for use and dealer invoice we grant the 5 year ORTOVOX guarantee from the date of pur chase but no longer than 6 years from the date of manufacture The number IV 14 on the seal in the battery compartment means for example ORTOVOX guarantee valid until 4th quarter 2014 the appliance was manufactured 5 years earlier in the 4th quarter 2009 The seal also gives a reminder of the recommended transceiver test in the 4th quarter 2014 As part of the ORTOVOX guarantee faulty parts are repaired free of charge or the avalanche transceiver is replaced by a beacon of the same design Damage caused by improper handling and natural wear is excluded In the case of damage due to battery leakage the ORTOVOX guarantee is voided Batteries are excluded from the guaran tee Any further warranty and consequential damage are expr
20. orts prior to planning your off piste activities at www ortovox com Before you travel in an area where an avalanche hazard exists ensure that all avalanche transceivers are functioning properly and that all batteries are in good operating condition The 1 fulfils the highest safety requirements and is characte rized by its clear and uniquely simple illustration of the search situation on the graphic display 63 64 A Acoustic emergency reception Safety setting Acoustic search Automatic transmission switch motion sensor B Battery Battery capacity Battery change Button menu Button OK G Coarse search Compass Conformity EU declaration D Daily function test Deep burial Device number Display contrast setting 47 46 40 36 56 56 57 36 58 61 47 47 46 47 36 50 43 o8 58 E Extended operating instructions Error F Frequency G Guarantee Card Inclinometer Infrared sensors Interference L Loudspeaker M Marking Marking cancelling Menu Multiple victims 4 Mode Micro search strips O Open Operating elements Operating time transmit Operating time receive 47 46 38 36 66 90 o8 60 57 42 42 47 54 54 38 01 36 36 ENGLISH P Status display 48 Protective case 61 STOP sign 53 Printout and management Storage 62 of functions 58 Switch OFF 37 Pinpoint location 41 Switch ON 37 Q
21. pa rated for physical reasons In such an overlap state a single transmitter s signal cannot be measured neither using analog nor digital technology 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 51 you can solve this physically determin ed problem applying the following three search strategies 1 Switch to the 4 Mode and use micro search stripes with a width of at most 5 m or 16 ft cf p 54 2 Use the Ortovox sector search strategy cf p 55 You can combine this strategy with the 4 mode 3 Switch to the acoustic search mode cf p 56 Advice If the number of buried persons is not known or unsure for safety reasons It is required to use one of the aforementioned methods to detect 2 and locate potential further buried persons For detailed information please visit our website at www ortovox com Select 4 mode to locate more than 3 transmitters Access the menu with the key and select the function When several transmission signals interfere with one another a location procedure is not possible Therefore the stop sign appears for a few seconds Wait until stop hand disappears and then continue to locate When there are more than 3 to 4 transmission signals you will see 4 top left Access this function with the menu button 3 Function 4 The full range appro
22. quent avalanche Information about device number software version receiver function and battery capacity The sub menu shows e device number e software version e transmitter recelver function and e current battery status Display contrast setting The desired contrast is set using the menu button 3 and retained with the OK button 2 Update The S1 can be connected to a computer via it s infrared sensors and an additional infrared scanner accessorie for e update upgrade e printout and management of transceiver s functions For more information click www ortovox com El s2c304 E 1 2 2825 ENGLISH COMPASS CALIBRATION To display the direction as fast as possible the ORTOVOX S1 uses an elec tronic compass We recommend calibrating the compass before the start of every winter season and after changing the battery Any compass discrepancy occurring is compensated by calibration For calibration purpo ses use only a flat surface without metal parts The distance from elec tricity conducting leads or metal parts particularly magnetic objects loud speakers should be at least 2m Method of procedure 4 1 Place the 51 on a flat horizontal surface 10 ed without metal parts display faces upwards Y at 1 2 Select the Settings symbol from the MENU 3 Select the calibration symbol 4 Press the OK button wait for approximately 2 seconds until calibration starts
23. str 95 D 82166 Gr felfing declares that the product Type ORTOVOX Model Gi Intended Purpose Searching for avalanche victims when used as intended satisfies the basic requirements in accordance with Article 3 of the R amp TTE guide lines Directive 1999 5 EC and that the following standards have been applied 1 Health Article 3 1 a of the R amp TTE guidelines ETS 300 718 issue 05 01 2 Safety Article 3 1 a of the R amp TTE guidelines ETS 300 718 issue 05 01 3 Electromagnetic compatibility Article 3 1 b of the R amp TTE guidelines ETSI EN 300 718 1 issue 05 01 4 Efficient use of the radio frequency spectrum Article 3 2 of the R amp TTE guidelines ETSI EN 300 718 2 issue 05 01 5 Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters Article 3 3 e of the R amp TTE guidelines ETSI EN 300 718 3 issue 2004 02 Grafelfing 09 07 2009 City date of the Declaration of Conformity p p Andrea Reintges name The ORTOVOX 51 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 KFSORTOVOXS1 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
24. vel 11 minutes Avalanche transceiver shovel 25 minutes The illustration shows the effect of useful equipment in rescuing an avalanche victim from a depth of 1m Only avalanche transceiver hands ski snowboard 1 2 hours Illustration Dominique Stumpert EVERY MEMBER OF THE GROUP SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING BASIC EQUIPMENT Avalanche transceiver 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 Avalanche probe A probe is required for fastest possible precise location with the pinpoint search procedure First aid kit For administration of first aid to the injured Bivouac sack Protects against hypothermia and can be used as a transport aid Supplemental equipment for added safety Mobile phone for organizing professional help Each member of the group has an avalanche transceiver on their person and a shovel and probe in the backpack Decision making strategies are necessary when planning a tour For more information contact the avalanche warning services and Alpine organisations in your country ae EXTENDED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE AVALANCHE TRANSCEIVER ORTOVOX 51 TRANSMISSION AND AUTOMATIC SAFETY SWITCHBACK FOR TRANSMIT MOTION SENSOR If the S1 is motionless for 90 seconds
25. wo further vic tims are shown at distances of 25 m and 30 m by a small icon The nearest victim large icon at a distance of about 20 m remains targeted When there are seve ral people searching each of the signals displayed can be targeted and simultaneously located by the other searchers S 99 99 X The patented circular illustration with tendency indication on the S1 makes pinpoint location considerably easier faster and more precise The process of pinpoint location begins automatically at a distance of 3m The searcher is approaching the victim the arrows show towards the cen ter of the circle tendency indication The closer he comes to the victim the faster the acoustic signal sounds Hold the S1 steady in front of you Do not turn the S17 during pinpoint location The searcher is approaching the victim the distance is 2m the circle becomes smaller and the arrows are poin ting to the center of the circle The searcher is moving away from the victim The circle becomes larger the arrows are pointing out wards as the distance increases The previously achie ved closer position is stored and is referenced by the inner lighter circle shown on the screen The searcher is once again approaching the victim The circle is becoming smaller the arrows are pointing to the center and the distance to the victim is reducing The victim has been located at a depth of 0 3 m No smaller num
26. x 50m is available for locating the first signal After marking the first signal the range is limited to approx 5m 00 a Y X Consequently the search strips should be reduced to a width of 5 m The restriction to a 5 m search strip width is shown by two black bars on the side of the display Two methods for locating multiple victims e micro search stripes e ORTOVOX sector method MICRO SEARCH STRIPS 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 circle is shown e Y Pp a R 9 SSBB BEEBE EEES BECP OA cars By Y e 5m dannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng 04 ENGLISH ORTOVOX SECTOR METHOD 1st sector Once the st 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 Ath sector approaching from underneath Before each approach in a new sector the 4 mode must be restar ted via the menu Caution lt is of course possible to get a bearing on signals that have already been located The searcher should then concentrate on signals that have not yet been marked in the avalanche area E9 3 55 ACOUSTIC EMERGENCY RECEPTION SAFETY SE
27. y brand name batteries No recharge rable batteries and no lithium batteries A SEPARATING THE PROTECTIVE CASE FROM THE AVALANCHE TRANSCEIVER AND ATTACHING THE WRIST STRAP The protective case can be separated from the avalanche transceiver for cleaning purposes The wrist strap can be attached in place of the protec tive case For safety reasons ORTOVOX only recommends using the supplied protective safety case when wearing the beacon IMPORTANT INFORMATION Remove the batteries from the avalanche transceiver during the sum mer months The ORTOVOX factory guarantee is invalid by damage due to battery leakage Never use rechargeable batteries rechargeable batteries such as Ni Cd cells Rechargeable batteries have significant ly lower operating voltage and thus lower range and limited service life In addition defective rechargeable batteries cannot be detected immediately Once they have been recharged they show full battery vol tage however they can drop off to O after extremely short service life threatening hazard lf you delay changing batteries capacity lt 10 the micro processor the distance display and direction display will switch off In such case approximately only twenty hours of emergen cy analog transmit operation and one hour of emergency receive ope ration are possible 61 62 STORAGE After the tour take off the 51 and store it in its switched off status in a well ventilated dry locati
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