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1. 1 10 min Vital data ZA 210 In multiple burial situations the transceiver of a rescued subject should be turned off as soon as pos sible PULSE 9 5 2 No Probe Hit 9 5 Pinpointing with Transceiver and Probe Pole Pinpointing the location of a buried subject is not possible with a transceiver alone The burial depth and the orientation of the subject can be deter mined easily and quickly with a probe pole Use the shovel to mark the point with the lowest distance reading or loudest tone as a visual reference for the probing spiral Always probe at a right angle to the snow surface If the buried subject is hit with the probe pole the pole is left in the snow It serves as a guide while excavating the buried subject The burial depth is also a triage criterion In situa tions with limited resources deep burials are locat ed later 9 5 1 Multiple Rescuers in the Fine and Pinpoint Search If several rescuers are present while you are in the fine or pinpoint search phase place a probe 1 meter below the expected burial location Now you have the required space to conclude the fine and pinpoint search while the remaining rescuers already start with the excavation of the buried sub ject When you have confirmed the find with a probe hit remove the pilot probe so that the V shaped snow conveyor belt can be extended PULSEBarryvox If the buried subject cannot be
2. Front view Welcome 1 Application concept and overview of 10 2 hire E na 16 3 Start Menu and 5 Hmmm nens 18 4 Setup MEMMET 26 5 Send Mode SEND M 32 6 Search Mode SEARCH HH IH HH mme 34 SBIIOI oos seen ae E MORENO UIN ese as aie seco 34 d MOUE TrT 40 search for Multiple Buried Subjects cccsssssescsescscsssersecesseessssersucesscesssuseressseuousesesseesenegens 44 Le RT Lom 46 MODO PEINE TE Samet aac ed REP acne A 49 7 Advanced Features Hmmm 54 8 Additional Information _ 56 9 Companion Rescue Ime nehmen rene EE EEE EES 62 10 Introduction to Avalanche Theory 70 pnr n c r no Y 74 zin PULSE PULSE 1 Application concept and overview of functions 1 1 Main Switch OFF SEND SEARCH The main switch is located on the top side of the device It can be moved by
3. Chapter Fine Search Switch to Analog Mode Yes No Chapter Analog Mode NE EX oBacko Chapter Analog Mode Earphones disconnected OK PULSE m4 Chapter Triage and Vital Data Detection 1 EN L t Chapter Analog Mode G9 M _ oBacko Chapter Manual Volume Control in Analog Mode o A FAS zu Chapter Search for a Single Buried Subject Using the Standard Mode A FAS zu Chapter Search for a Single Buried Subject Using the Standard Mode 2 Initial Setup 2 1 Emergency Plan Before you use the device for the first time remove the protective foil on the front side and stick the emergency plan on the back of the battery com partment lid 2 2 Insert Replace Batteries Only use alkaline LRO3 AAA or lithium LR92 AAA batteries of the same type Always insert 3 new bat teries of the same type In case these batteries need to be removed the same 3 batteries or 3 new bat teries need to be reinserted Never use recharge able batteries and always replace all the batteries at the same time Make sure the lid is properly closed and that the device and the batteries stay dry Periodically inspect the battery compartment Clean or dry it if needed since moisture can cause corrosion Avoid to
4. ENGLISH MADE IN SWITZERLAND IMPORTANT The PULSE Barryvox is designed for snow Knowledge and experience are essential to and mountain sports outside of controlled reduce the risk of injury or even death Do not groomed slopes within ski area boundaries as enter avalanche terrain without an experienced well as controlled mantained trails All snow guide or equivalent training Apply common and winter sport activities are inherently dan sense at all times Never pursue these activi gerous ties alone Heference Manual PULSE Barryvox Version 4 0 2013 PULSE Barryvox D gt T 5 e ic A Register your PULSE Barryvox today By registering your device you will gain exclusive access to the Barryvox Community We will remind you when to have your device serviced and provide you with technical tips the latest insights on avalanche theory as well as information about the availability of software updates If you register now several services will be free of charge Register your PULSE Barryvox at www mammut ch barryvox Service Centers Information and prices for maintenance and repair are available at www mammut ch barryvox gt Service Switzerland Mammut Sports Group AG Birren 5 CH 5703 Seon Phone 41 0 62 769 83 88 email info mammut ch Europe and Mammut Sports Group GmbH Mammut Basecamp 1 DE 87787 Wolfer
5. The start menu includes the same function as outlined in the chapter content of the start menu in the basic profile In addition the settings allow advanced and pro fessional users to activate additional functions and to adapt the setting to meet their specific require ments and preferences Most settings increase the level of detail shown on to the user as well as the amount of functi ons available You should only change the default settings if you have a specific reason to do so 3 4 1 Analog Mode The analog mode allows the rescuer to solve even the most complex multiple burial situations and makes the PULSE Barryvox a full fledged ava lanche transceiver If the analog mode is set to Manual the experienced rescuer can adjust the volume manually which can be very advantageous in certain situations The setting manual is as well required to take advantage of an increased search strip width as described in the chapter Extended Search Strip Width in Analog Mode 3 4 2 Audio Support Fine Search 3 Meters During fine search the search for beginners is sup ported with an acoustic tone which leads you in the right direction For rescuers who can interpret the analog sound it is highly recommended to disable this digital audio support as the more meaningful analog sound will then be available instead 3 4 3 Fine Search View 3 Meters In fine search range the Barryvox supports the res
6. Vital Sensor Test 4 3 1 Carrying System Recommended Carrying Position The carrying system has to be put on your inner most layer of clothing prior to beginning the trip see illustration and has to be worn on your body for the duration of the trip The transceiver shall always remain covered by one layer of clothing The device itself is inserted into the carrying sys tem according to the illustration It should always remain anchored to the base plate of the carrying system using the red hook on the wrist loop 4 3 2 Carrying the Transceiver in a Pocket without vital data detection If you carry the Barryvox in a pant pocket the zip per must remain closed for the duration of the trip Always use a secured pocket see illustration If possible attach the wrist loop to your pants or secure it around your belt 4 4 Turning the Device On When the main switch is moved from the OFF to the SEND or SEARCH positions the transceiver is turned on To slide the main switch from OFF to SEND or SEARCH unlock the main switch by pressing down the button at the top While starting the device conducts a self test The microprocessor the antennas the sensors and the display are checked If the battery level is low the self test will not run If the self test is completed successfully the dis play will show OK The remaining battery level is displayed as a percent age If the self test fails
7. an error message is displayed for 20 seconds along with an acoustic warning The meanings of the different error messages are described in the chapter Troubleshooting ES PULSE PULSE bes 4 5 Battery Level Indicator The following table gives you average values for the battery levels The remaining battery level can only be displayed correctly if batteries are used according to the chapter Insert Replace Batteries Low tempera tures age and brand can have a negative impact on the battery life and the accuracy of the battery level indication 100 Normative Requirement minimum requirement min 200hrs SEND at 10 C followed by 1hr SEARCH at 10 C Typical values for the PULSE Barryvox with alkaline batteries 250hrs SEND at 10 C Measured with Duracell ULTRA initial set of batteries Typical values for the PULSE Barryvox with lithium batteries 310hrs SEND at 10 C Measured with Energizer ULTRA and ADVANCED less than 20 amp 1 or 09 The batteries must be replaced as soon as possible Emergency reserve at 20 Max 20 hrs in SEND mode and max 1 hr in SEARCH mode left Batteries are Weak Batteries are empty The batteries must be replaced as soon as possible Batteries unknown The transceiver sounds a warning if the battery level is below 20 or unknown at startup Change between Alkaline and Lithium Batteries As soon as one battery is removed and a reinse
8. how many rescuers Weather at the accident site Alpine Distress Signal If you cannot call for help using a radio or phone you should try to communicate the emergency using the alpine distress signal We need help 6x minute Help is on the way 3x minute In visual contact with a helicopter Help No help needed 10 Introduction to Avalanche Theory We would like to provide you with some basics on this complex topic and recommend thorough initial and ongoing advanced avalanche training The Slab Avalanche The Set Trap Most winter outdoor travelers trigger their own ava lanches The snowpack is fragile Slab avalanches resemble set traps If we trigger it the trap snaps Remember that a small slab of 100m weighs about 25 tons 10 1 Hazard identification Very critical weather situations The avalanche danger increases rapidly after storms with new snow wind and cold tempera tures Slopes with wind drifted snow are especially dangerous Snow can also be moved by wind dur ing nice weather The first nice day after a snow event is particularly dangerous Most accidents occur when a cold front with strong winds and snow moves in after days of blue skies and cold temperatures In this situation new snow amounts of 10 20 cm can constitute a critical situation that can last several days Rapid and strong warming downslope wind rain can also cause an increase in avalanche danger which decreases again
9. 5 1 1 6 Search mode 6 4 4 acu dE 1 1 5 Settings 3 2 3 1 2 3 2 3 1 1 5 9 2 9 6 Signal search 6 1 1 Slab avalanche 10 Sound check 6 3 3 Start 3 Standard mode 6 3 4 1 2 2 acento 6 3 4 Summer 2 2 8 7 8 8 10 3 1 Suspension 6 3 4 NER 1 1 T Technical data 8 11 Test 4 6 5 2 8 7 2 7 Test adapter 8 4 Test distance 2 9 4 6 Tone only mode 8 1 Triage triage criteria 9 4 9 4 1 Troubleshooting 8 9 ata Gan te 1 1 2 7 Turn 0 1 1 9 4 3 6 4 1 9 4 2 9 4 9 4 3 Vital data detection Vital sensor test 3 4 7 4 3 4 3 1
10. 7 Direction indication 6 3 2 Display 3 1 4 4 4 8 3 Distance indication 6 3 2 5 2 3 Double group check 4 6 E 8 2 Ease of 1 2 Emergency plan 9 3 EN 300718 8 11 Error messages 8 9 4 4 Excavation 9 6 E Fine search 6 1 6 3 2 3 4 2 9 5 Fine search view 6 3 2 9 5 FirstAid S were aa ed 9 7 Flotation devices 9 1 G g sensor 9 4 2 8 9 Group check 4 6 3 4 5 H Hazard identification 10 1 4 2 Interferences 4 2 1 2 ANGUS 2 3 1 Last seen point 4 1 1 9 1 Leaking batteries 2 2 Lithium batteries 2 2 2 M Magnetic buttons 4 2 Main switch 1 1 Maintenance 8 6 8 7 8 8 TTE 8 5 3 1 6 8 4 Malfunction 8 9 Mark 6 3 2 6 3 3 6 3 4 4 2 8 9 Micro search strips 6 4 3 Mobile phone 4 2 9 8 9 2 Moisture 4 1 2 2 8 11 Multiple burials 6 3 3 9 4 6 4 1 Multiple rescuers 9 5 1 6 3 3 Mental map 6 3 3 Personal identification Preventative Maintenance 8 8 Probe pole 4 3 2 9 2 9 5 9 5 2 Rechargeable batteries Reduction method Rescue equipment Rescue send mode Risk assessment S Safety precautions 10 3 1
11. body such as a pumping heart or breathing lungs Any motion within a certain maximum lag time is interpreted as vital data The buried subject belongs to the category w with high chances survival It can be assumed that buried subjects which have survived the first 35 min are still able to breathe air pocket and therefore have increased chances of survival At the same time the detectability of vital data decreases due to hypothermia Therefore buried subjects who have transmitted vital data for the first 35 min are con sidered to belong to the category w with high chances of survival for the rest of their burial dura tion All the buried subjects whose transceivers are technically not capable of detecting vital data or cannot detect any for whatever reason belong to the category amp with unknown chances of survival If you carry the transceiver in a trouser s pock et the detection of vital data is not possible due to the almost non existent movements The data are displayed on the buried subject s transceiver and also sent across the W Link radio connection to the transceivers of the rescuers Based on the list of buried subjects the rescuer decides in which order he or she will locate and dig them out Using vital data as a triage criteria short ens the burial duration for those subjects having higher chances of survival This improves the overall rescue efficiency The vital data do not provide an assessmen
12. by holding the device directly above the snow surface E Guidance on the horizontal axis while searching in a cross Direction indication on the horizontal axis Direction indication on the hori zontal axis when the deviation point to the vertical axis respec tively to start pinpointing probing could not be conclusively determined in the first search sequence Reduce the search speed and repeat the search on the horizontal axis by holding the device directly above the snow surface raf Probe Indication PR Indication to proceed from fine NA search to pinpointing E Stash the device in search mode on your body i e pocket in order to have both hand available to probe Apply now the probing spiral the probe is applied in a 90 angle to the snow surface In par ticular if the debris are hard guide the probe with two hands one pushing from the top the other leading the probe closer to the snow surface in order to avoid that the probe gets deformed Keep in mind that the remaining distance shown on the screen indicates the maximum possible distance to the buried subject If you see i e 1 1 on the screen the buried subject must be within 1 1m probing depth and spiral probe radius In case there is no probe hit within this area you have for sure missed the buried subject Repeat probing with a slightly offset probing pattern chapter Pinpointing with Transceiver and Probe Pole Do not ma
13. ched for During search no vital data information is shown The automatic selection of the closest buried subject replaces the possibility to manually choose in the list of buried subjects The user does not have access to analog mode therefore the buttons during the search are only used for marking one button user interface PULSE 3 3 Overview Start Menu in the Advanced Profile Group check Language German English French Italian Spanish Swedish Norwegian Japanese Profile Basic Advanced Contrast Owner Maintenance Next check SW HW Settings Analog mode Auto Manual Audio support lt 3m On Off Pinpoint view lt 3 m Assisted Cross Airport Direction Auto revert to SEND 8 min 4 min Off Group Check Distance Touring Sledding Vital data On Off Vital sensor test W Link Available regions Off Calibrate device Reset device Exit En roup check ECCE e m uto start 8s OK T guage ae 44 OK 4 a OK 44 OK 44 ra Maintenance LIN OK H 44 4 R Su 44 Auto revert to SEND Group check Distance Calibrate device EE Reset device 3 4 Content of the start menu and settings in the advanced profile The default settings of the device are configured optimally for normal use
14. ed using the standard mode In this case it is advised to switch to the analog mode 6 4 Analog Mode In the analog mode the transceiver shows distance and direction to the subject with the strongest sig nal and provides an analog tone The analog mode is mostly used when a clear distinction of multi ple burials is no longer possible in standard mode Switching from standard mode to analog mode is achieved by pressing and holding both keys at the same time for three seconds In analog mode the direction indication always points forward never backwards Monitor the dis tance indication to ensure you are approaching the buried subject 6 4 1 Multiple Buried Subjects in Analog Mode If multiple burials are detected in analog mode an icon symbolizing multiple burials is shown on the display amp amp Additionally you can also hear the ana log tones These are helpful in distinguishing the signals acoustically The device favors the closest subject The detection of multiple burials may vary based on the subject s orientation and distance rel ative to the rescuer Turn off the transceivers of the excavated subjects to facilitate the further search If you don t know the number of buried subjects you must search the entire avalanche path using the search patterns described in the chapter Signal Search d PULSE PULSE 6 4 2 Search Tactics with Multiple Widely Scattered Burials Search tactics with multipl
15. found by the probe place the probe approx 1 meter above the point with the lowest distance indication While digging enough space is now made available to allow a fur ther fine and pinpoint search within the excavation site For further information concerning the search and excavation of deep burials please consult in publi cations on Fine Search in a Circle P EBarryvox 9 6 Rescue Excavating the Buried Subject Size the area to be dug out generously Pay atten tion to the presence of an air pocket and avoid trampling on top of the buried subject Access the buried subject laterally Digging must be practiced as well It takes by far the most time The V Shaped Snow Conveyor Belt Position diggers in a V formation gt The first two rescuers are in a distance of one shovel length from each other all additional rescuers are in a distance of two shovel length from each other Length of V e Flat terrain 2x burial depth e Steep terrain 1x burial depth gt Amount of rescuers 1 per 80 cm length of V gt Rescuer the tip of the V directly digs fol lowing the probe to the buried subject Diggers rotate frequently approx every 4 min clockwise on command of the rescue at the tip of the V gt Cut out blocks of snow with the shovel by step ping on the shovel blade which is held perpen dicular to the surface Apply a half moon shaped cutting pattern Position yo
16. jack Type Model PULSE Barryvox 8 12 Approval Conformity 457 kHz International standard Region A 869 8 MHz Region B 916 926 MHz Frequency setting see chapter W Link 3 X IEC LRO3 1 5 V Alkaline AAA or 3 x IEC LR92 1 5 V Lithium AAA Duracell Ultra Alkaline min 200 h Normally 60 m in standard mode 90 m in analog mode 50 m in Standard Search Mode 80 m in Analog Mode see chapter Extended Search Strip Width in Analog Mode The search strip width has been calculated based on the method Good 20 to 45 C 113 x 7 5 x 2 mm 210 g incl batteries for standard Hi Fi earphones 462001 10000 W Link 868 MHz 462002 10000 W Link 915 MHz 462003 10000 W Link off All information concerning approval and conformity is available in the Barryvox Legal and Regulatory Guide All information provided without liability Status July 2013 Technical data and specifications are subject to change without notice in future transceivers EM PULSE PULSE KA 9 Companion Rescue Companion rescue means that buried subjects are located and excavated by members of their party immediately after the avalanche slide Avalanche rescue is a race against time While most buried subjects can be rescued within the first 8 minutes the chances of survival decrease rapidly after wards Companion rescue therefore provides the greatest chances of survival for a buried subject 9 1 If an Avalanche Occ
17. menu opens and the first entry Group Check appears Immediately press the O key to get to access the different functions Confirm your selection by pressing the O key 3 1 Content of the start menu in the basic profile 3 1 1 Group Check Before a party takes off the transceivers of all party members must be checked You find the detailed instructions in the chapter Group Check Group check Distance 1m 3 1 2 Language This setting allows you to select the language of your transceiver s user interface 3 1 3 Profile The profiles allow to adapt your PULSE Barryvox quickly and easily to your user profile 3 1 4 Adjusting the Screen Contrast The contrast of the screen may be adjusted in the start menu Optimize the contrast of the screen by pressing of the key Confirm the best setting by pressing the O key 3 1 5 Owner The PULSE Barryvox allows you to enter your name address and other information such as your phone number or e mail address This information is displayed every time the transceiver is turned on so that the owner can be identified immedi ately anytime We recommend that you enter this infor a gt ABEL mation PULSE Due to restrictions in the number characters per line and overall space the data entered must be limited to information necessary to identify the device and return it to its owner By pressing the key briefly the cursor on the bottom
18. pressing down on the button By applying lateral pressure to the switch it can be set to SEND at any time In the left switch position the transceiv er is OFF in the center position it is in SEND mode and in the right position the SEARCH mode is activated To get into the OFF position an additional safety button must be pressed down as well EC mgr SEND gt SEARCH SEARCH gt SEND SEND gt OFF Always make sure that the switch locks into position mechanically to avoid an undesired change of mode 1 2 Use of Keys The PULSE Barryvox clearly excels through its ease of use The device is operated using the two lateral keys The current function of the keys is always shown at the bottom of the display On the left the function of the left key is shown on the right you will see the function of the right O key If the text is centered either key can be pressed to acti vate the function Examples Two Functions Lithium ro EN Self test OF Group check Left or right key Group check Left 4 key Move the selection Right key V Mark Special Functions Bactko Both keys simultaneously lt gt Back PULSE PULSE 4 INITIAL SETUP OFF gt SEND Chapter Main Switch Deutsch O English O Francais Eg cud O Italiano Future change of language Chapter Language Lalib
19. while approaching the buried subject The volume of the analog sound is automatically selected by the transceiver Therefore the volume of the sound cannot be taken as a decision criterion if you get closer or further away from the buried subject However increase and decrease of dis tance can be easily derived from the distance indi cation Sound Check The analog sound is however very useful and important to easily and reliably determine the amount of buried subjects Counting the amount of beep sound sequences gives the amount of buried subjects Use the following scheme to easily and reliably determine the amount of buried subjects between 1 and 3 1 Is it possible that this is only one buried subject No at least 2 2 Is it possible that these are only two buried sub jects No at least 3 3 Only for advanced rescuers Is it possible that these are only three buried sujects No More than 3 The amount of buried subjects has to be interpreted in conjunction with the distance indication sensi tivity level You hear three beeps and the distance reading jumps between 3 5 and 4 8 m Therefore three buried subjects can be expected within a radius of om Always apply the Sound Check at the distance indication of 10 and 3 Mental Map of the Burial Situation How many buried subjects are in approximately what distance from myself rescuer and from each other The Sound Check provides the req
20. SE Barryvox contains an electronic com pass which provides a rapid adjustment of the direction indicator and extends the display range to 360 degrees To function properly the compass must be calibrat ed after each battery replacement or after you have traveled for a long distance The need to calibrate the compass is automatically detected when the batteries are replaced This is however not the case if you travel a long distance Hold the device horizontally and press any key to start the calibration procedure Rotate the horizon tally held transceiver slowly and with constant speed clockwise until the message Device calibrated appears Li Hold device horizontally Rotate device CclackHisel Verify W Link Region Setting Verify that your PULSE Barryvox is set to the appro priate W Link region for your country wireless radio link Please pay attention to the information in the Barryvox Legal and Regulatory Guide and the chap ter W Link For countries without W Link approval transmission and reception of vital data is not possi ble Chapter Triage Criteria and Vital Data Carrying system Adjust the carrying system to fit your body Chapter Carrying positions PULSE 3 Start Menu and Settings To access the Start Menu switch the device from OFF to SEND and press any button within the first 5 seconds The confirmation activated appears at the bottom of the screen The start
21. and the ability to transmit vital data If you do not wish to have these data transmitted you can disable this feature Only change this setting if you have an important reason to do so This setting can affect your chances of survival in a complete bur ial situation as well as those of buried subjects you are searching for 3 4 7 Vital Sensor Test The PULSE Barryvox uses a highly sensitive motion sensor to detect vital data in buried sub jects To test the vital sensor position the transceiver the way you will be carrying it in the outdoors It is imperative to use the same clothing Lay yourself on the floor so that your body presses the Barryvox downwards and avoid any intentional movements Put carry Ing postion and wait 155 Interpretation of the Test Results No tone The transceiver cannot detect any vital data Slow series of tones Vital data are being detected Rapid series of tones The sensor is detecting extensive motion as experi enced in ascent or descent Avoid any movement to test the vital data detection reliably LA Vital data detected 3 4 8 W Link The PULSE Barryvox uses a W Link radio transmis sion Different countries have varying frequency regu lations The following world map shows the frequen cies used in the individual countries Note that specif ic frequencies may not be used in certain coun tries The frequency is factory set depending on the cou
22. ation The greater the remaining distance to the buried subject burial depth the more repetitions of fine search crosses may be required to reach a suffi cient fine search precision The device tries to determine these parameters and guides the res cuers accordingly through one or multiple fine search crosses until the optimal point to start pin pointing with the probe is reached This spot is indi cated by the probe indication lt Immediately place an indicator i e a ski pole at this spot as an impor tant reference with applying the probing spiral Open your backpack now and assemble probe and shovel It is recommended to put your backpack immediately back on your shoulders in particular if you use a back pack with an airbag or Avalung In the seldom case of a secondary avalanche this allows you to take advantage of the safety gear By strictly keeping the equipment i e first aid kit radio or mobile phone with you in your back pack you will always have it available when you need it while rescuing the subsequent buried subjects User Guidance in the Assisted Fine Search Guidance on the vertical axis while searching in a cross Direction indication on the vertical axis lt Direction indication on the vertical axis when the deviation point to the horizontal axis could not be conclusively determined in the first search sequence Reduce the search speed and repeat the search on the vertical axis
23. back to the normal send mode In the Cockpit Rescue SEND you find a step by step setup guide Rescue SEND 6 SEARCH Mode Although the avalanche transceiver is easy to use its effective use requires proper training We recommend that you practice transceiver searches regularly Electronic devices and metal objects can inter fere with the search or make it impossible See chapter Interferences Be aware that electronic devices used by other res cuers may disturb the search This is equally valid for mobile phones therefore it is highly recommen ded to switch off phones with are not absolutely required At the beginning and during the search pay close attention that the rescuer s transceivers are not transmitting and do not switch to SEND unintentio nally It does not make sense to remove the backpack and mount the shovel and probe already at the boarder of the avalanche Keep the backpack with all the equipment on you The assembled shovel and probe is only a hindrance during signal and course search Only remove your pack to assemble probe and shovel ones you have successfully concluded the fine search 6 1 Search Phases In an avalanche search the following phases are distinguished Signal search Coarse search using transceiver Fine search Pinpointing using probe Signal search Search area to the point where the first clearly audible signal can be detec
24. creen contrast Lge don aed Gand aus BGs 3 1 4 Air pocket 9 1 7 4 2 9 6 Alkaline batteries 2 2 1 Alpine distress signal 9 8 Analog mode 6 4 6 3 4 7 1 3 4 1 Analog tone 4 1 1 4 3 2 4 3 3 ee ate os 4 3 4 4 4 5 1 5 2 1 8 1 Anchor effect 9 1 Approval iu cs sra ton rac 8 12 Area last seen 4 1 1 9 1 Audio support during fine search 3 4 2 Auto revert to SEND 6 2 3 4 4 Automatic volume control 5 1 Avalanche release 9 1 Avalanche danger scale 10 5 Avalanche forecast 10 4 10 5 Avalanche forecast center 10 4 Avalanche theory 10 B BICK secant ad asker ance 8 3 Basic Life Support 9 7 Basic Profile 2 3 2 Basic reduction method 10 3 3 Batteries 2 2 4 5 Battery test 2 7 4 5 Battery level indicator 4 5 2 7 Bracketing 4 3 2 5 1 Burial depth 4 3 2 9 4 9 5 9 6 Burial duration 9 9 4 3 x PULSE PULSE MX C Calibrate device 5 2 9 2 3 3 Call for help 9 8 Carrying positions 4 3 Carrying system 4 3 1 4 3 2 Coarse search 6 1 6 3 2 Companion rescue 9 Configuration adapter 8 4 Conformity 8 12 Critical new snow 10 2 D Danger descriptors 10 5 5 8 3 Default settings 3 4 10 Device malfunction 8 9 Diagnostics 4 4 4 6 3 4 7 8
25. cuer with the assisted fine search function which allows a user friendly and precise fine search In case you do not like this assistance you may choose the setting cross which gives you a dyna mic cross view during fine search Alternatively the setting direction leading you with the standard directional arrow during fine search may be used by rescuers who are very familiar with the particu lar distribution of the field lines in close proximity to a buried subject 3 4 4 Auto Revert to SEND Auto revert to SEND switches the transceiver from SEARCH mode to SEND mode if there is no user interaction or major motion for a specific amount of time The default setting of 4 minutes is appropriate for most users Only change this setting if you have an important reason to do so The setting is critical for your personal safety If you disable this setting you will always see the warning symbol SEARCH mode 3 4 5 Group Check Distance The group check distance defines the test distance during the group check Choose Sledding bm for the motorized application and Touring 1m for all other cases 3 4 6 Vital Data Your PULSE Barryvox detects your vital data see chapter Vital Data Detection while you are buried and transmits these via the W Link radio connection to the rescuers default setting In SEARCH mode the Barryvox displays the vital status provided the sender has enabled the W Link
26. d their remaining battery capacity is unknown The device does not support the use of these batteries as it cannot reliably determine their remaining battery capacity Insert 3 new lithium or alkaline batteries 1 Make sure that no metal objects or electronic devices are close to the transmitter 2 Check and replace batteries 3 Turn the transceiver off and turn it back on after it has properly shut down 4 f this doesn t help the device must be repaired Alert message failure description Solution Alert 457 SEARCH Alkaline 100 Alert 45 7 SEARCH Group check Alert g sensor Alkaline 100 Alert g sensor Group check Alert compass Alkaline 100 Alert compass Group check Alert compass 3 2 Make sure that no metal objects or electronic devices are close to the transmitter Turn the transceiver off and turn it back on after it has properly shut down If this doesn t help the device must be repaired Turn the transceiver off and turn it back on after it has properly shut down If this doesn t help the device must be repaired Make sure that no metal objects or electronic devices are close to the transmitter the transceiver off and turn it back on after it has properly shut down You will be prompted to calibrate the device Please follow the instructions in chapter Calibrate device 4 f this d
27. e Rescue SEND Chapter Rescue Send Mode PULSE PULSE ER COURSE SEARCH SIGNAL SEARCH FINE SEARCH a 2 gt o o cr o 2 Chapter Signal Search m Chapter Fine Search 1 Hark User Guidance in the Assisted Fine Search A Chapter Search for a Single Buried Subject O Using the Standard Mode gt Search strip O Width 25m gt Hold device horizontally fr Mark Probe Indication SEARCH gt SEND PULSE Chapter Limitations m iB 69 W Chapter Search for Multiple Buried Subjects and Limitations Csenp Vital data Chapter SEND Mode STANDARD SEARCH ANALOG MODE ANALOG MODE WITH MANUAL VOLUME CONTROL OPERATION WITH MODE IN THE ADVANCED PROFILE EARPHONES Chapter List of Buried Subjects and Multiple Rescuers Chapter Fine Search RA FAS a Chapter Limitations and Analog Search Tone Press keys for 3 sec RS 1 4 Chapter Limitations and Analog Search Tone Press keys for 3 sec gt Earphones connected OK Chapter Earphones m1 Mark Chapter Deep Burials T Unmark
28. e W Link make the PULSE Barryvox the ideal choice for fleet use 8 5 Maintenance and Repair Barryvox transceivers which do not function cor rectly despite full and properly inserted batteries e g problem listed under troubleshooting no signal during the group check mechanical defects must be sent to a service center listed at the beginning of this manual 8 6 Maintenance In the maintenance tab in the start menu the date of the next check as well as the software SW and hardware HW version can be displayed 8 7 Frequent self responsible check Always check the result of the self and battery test chapter Turning the Device On and Battery Level Indicator and pay attention to alert messages chapter Troubleshooting Regularly carry out the group checks as indicated in chapter Group Check Furthermore we recommend that you take self responsibility by frequently checking your devi ce for mechanical damage of the casing proper function of the main switch battery compartment cover as well as cleanness of the battery contacts In case you detect problems it is mandatory to have the device checked by one of the service cen ters listed under Registration and Service 8 8 Periodic check by a Barryvox Service Point To check the proper function of the device is highly recommended to send the device every 3 years or when reaching 3000 hours of operation to a Barry vox service cent
29. e widely scattered burials in analog mode 1 Mark the location on the avalanche where the mul tiple burial icon appeared on the display or where you left the signal search pattern 2 Search for the first buried subject using the infor mation on the display along with the analog tones Once this subject is located you or other rescuers should dig him or her out immediately B Continue to search for other buried subjects by returning to the previously marked point 4 otrictly adhere to the signal search pattern and continue down the avalanche path until you are led 6 0 ie to the next subject Initially the transceiver will want to take you to the previously located subject because he or she is still the closest Ignore these indicators until you notice that the transceiver is pursuing a new subject Bo RE 6 4 3 Search Tactics with Multiple Burials in Close Proximity The interpretation of the acoustic signals is extremely important in this situation These must be interpreted in connection with the distance read ings Example You hear three beeps and the distance reading jumps between 3 5 and 4 8 m Therefore three buried subjects can be expected within a radius of om Search Using Micro Search Strips If you have multiple burials within less than 10 meters you search using micro search strips 1 Locate and dig out the first buried subject 2 Back up until
30. e test is successful if you can clearly hear beep sounds from each participant s transceiver within the range indicated on the display The members of the party must be spread out appropriately to avoid mutual interference The indicated test distance must not be shortened as otherwise the group check becomes very unreliable If no tone is heard within the indicated range the device may not be used How to solve the problem 1 Check if the device is switched to SEND 2 Replace the batteries 3 Have the device checked by the manufacturer chapter Maintenance and Repair After 5 minutes in group check the transceiver automatically switches to the SEND mode The user is warned ahead of time by an acoustic alarm This automatic switching can be prevented by pressing any button within 20 seconds After the group check the transceiver must be switched to the SEND mode by pressing any button If your PULSE Barryvox detects that the transmit frequency of the tested device is not within the nor mative regulations a warning message will be shown In this case repeat the test with 5m dis tance between the participants to identify the defective transmitter Such devices must be checked repaired by the manufacturer LEADER MEMBERS Alkaline HUY Self test OF FEF Group check Distance 1m End Vital data 1m AZ ZN Double Group Ch
31. eck We recommend to perform a double group check ones a week and in general when a new group gets together The double group check individually tests the SEND and SEARCH function of all devices The members of the party activate the group check on their transceivers or set them to a low receive volume The leader switches his or her transceiver to the SEND mode and ensures that all party mem bers can receive Subsequently the party members switch their transceivers to SEND and the leader activates the group check or sets the transceiver to a low receive volume The SEND mode of all trans ceivers is checked and ultimately the leader switches his or her transceiver to SEND LEADER MEMBERS 1m E 1m 5 SEND Mode The SEND mode is the normal operating mode out doors or in all other situations in which there is a risk of avalanches Each time the SEND mode has been activated this is confirmed by a triple beep sound Each individual signal pulse is tested If the test is successful this is confirmed by a blink of the red SEND Control LED The LCD display is automatically deactivated in the SEND mode but can be activated any time by pres sing either of the keys In case of a burial or whenever the transceiver stops moving the device records the burial dura tion and detects vital data These are displayed on the buried device and transmit
32. el 8 the display is deactivated subsequently pressing the key for activates the display again See chapter Extended Search Strip Width in Analog Mode By activating the manual volume control in ana log mode an analog tone is used for the group check as well Once your Barryvox is configured accordingly you can toggle between standard and analog mode with manual volume control by briefly pressing and hold ing both keys at the same time for three seconds The sensitivity of the receiver is initially controlled automatically The user can manually change the sensitivity by pressing the O key for and the key for A1 represents the shortest A8 the greatest distance to the buried subject Check as well the visualization of these procedures in the Cockpit Search in Advanced Profile As soon as the volume is set manually a border is displayed around the volume bar The automatic volume control is disabled If the volume is set too high or too low the distance and direction indica tions become unreliable and a blinking display prompts the user to adjust the volume To return to the standard mode both keys must be pressed simultaneously Display in analog mode on the second lowest volume setting Orthogonal Search System Coarse and Fine Search Orthogonal search system with manual selection of the receiver sensitivity 1 Maximum tone Search for the loudest tone on a straight l
33. er or have it checked by a Barryvox service point service charge will apply The functional test is much more comprehensive and precise than the self and group check As part of this service the electronics and the mechanical components such as the case the main switch and the lateral key the battery contacts the battery compartment and cover as well as the wrist strap will be checked In case the check shows abnormal wear and tear due to incorrect or long very intense use the service center may recommend you to pur chase an exchange device We recommend that you have your device checked during the summer months so that your Barryvox is tested and ready to use at the start of the next win ter season In the Maintenance tab in the start menu you can see when the next check is due PULSE PULSE X 8 9 Troubleshooting Alert message failure description Solution Transceiver doesn t turn on No self test at startup Batteries are empty gt Batteries are weak EJ Battery capacity unknown Alert 457 SEND SEND LED doesn t blink Alkaline 100 Alert 45 7 SEND Group check Alert 45 7 SEND 1 Check and replace batteries 2 If this doesn t help the device must be repaired The batteries must be replaced as soon as possible Refer to the instruction in the chapters Insert Replace Batteries and Battery Level Indicator The inserted batteries are not new an
34. htly further apart is now highlighted in the list and the rescuer will be lead to its position Situation 2 The two rescuers only receive one buried subject One rescuer continues the search for the buried subject closest to him the other res cuer should search the remaining of the avalanche for more buried subjects Thus he presses the key the selection mark is now in the highest invisi ble position in the list of buried subjects The sig nals of the buried subjects who are already in the list of buried subjects are now purposely ignored The device is now searching for buried subjects who are not yet in the list of buried subjects and leads the rescuer to those as soon as they are rec ognized PULSE PULSE 6 3 4 Limitations The larger the number of buried subjects the more difficult and time consuming the exact analysis of the situation gets because of overlapping signals The more signals there are the longer the signal overlaps can last The capability to automatically detect and isolate signals from multiple buried sub jects is therefore limited Number of Burials The calculated number of burials is displayed below the list of buried subjects If the transceiver detects more signals than buried subjects the list a sign is added behind the number Symbol The symbol indicates that signals are received from additional buried subjects that cannot be isolated and entered in the list of bu
35. ic search and exca vation situations for free In addition to compre hensive information on the assessment of ava lanche danger permanently installed snow cov ered transmitters can be activated randomly and searched for PULSE Rescue Equipment With the PULSE Barryvox probes shovels and the airbag systems Mammut offers a comprehensive choice of avalanche rescue and survival devices Additional information on a r m or Mammut products can be found at www mammut ch p Ke E 9 4 O is oO Congratulations on the purchase of your new PULSE Barryvox This user manual explains the functionality and use of the PULSE Barryvox The PULSE Barryvox is a revo lutionary avalanche transceiver which you will under stand quickly and which is very easy to use A transceiver does not protect you against avalanches As a winter outdoor enthusiast you must consider all possible avalanche prevention measures and plan your trips carefully Companion rescue the worst case must be practiced frequently Under the stress of an accident this is the only way you will be able to locate and dig out a companion quickly and efficiently Despite practice and all the technological advancements by far not all of the completely buried avalanche victims are rescued An avalanche burial is always life threatening Important information on these topics can be found in the chapters on companion re
36. ignal strength The closest buried subject on the avalanche is shown at the bottom the furthest at the top of the list m PULSE PULSE c Procedure 1 The device favors the closest subject first Locate the various buried subjects using the transceiver and probe pole Chapter Search for a Single Buried Subject using the Standard Mode NO As soon as you mark an individual subject the transceiver takes you to the nearest unmarked buried subject 3 Continue this proce dure until all subjects are located and marked j cB bb 4 The rescuer now searches for addition al buried subjects while the display shows the symbol for the signal search phase amp to indicate EN that the rest of the avalanche surface must be searched Chapter Signal Search The buried subjects are numbered in the sequence they have been found respectively marked This allows a reliable assignment of an entry in the list to a buried subject on the debris Procedure for multiple burials Analog Search Tone Interpretation of the Analog Sound Just as in traditional analog transceivers the ana log tone is received by just one antenna The change in the distance indication can therefore deviate from the change in tone volume Depending on the relative orientation of the transmitter to the receiver the tone volume and the distance indica tion may both decrease
37. ine 2 Reduce volume Reduce volume until the tone is barely audible 9 Turn 90 Search at a 90 angle to the previous direction Remember e Hold the transceiver vertically e Search quickly The volume only changes if you are moving e Search quietly This way you can detect differences in volume easier qu 229 3333309 9 2 zd PULSE PULSE 8 Additional Information 8 1 Tone only Mode TOM If the display is defect you have to search using the tone only mode Turn the transceiver off Press both keys while turning the transceiver back on The sen sitivity of the receiver can be manually adjusted by using the key and key The analog tone is used to locate buried subjects 8 2 Earphones The use of earphones in avalanche rescue is espe cially advantageous in high noise environments wind helicopters etc Standard MP3 Player earphones can be used As soon as earphones are plugged in the internal speaker is muted so that other rescuers are not dis turbed Earphones connected Earphones disconnected 8 3 Use in the Dark If you use the transceiver in the dark the display is automatically backlit 8 4 Test and Configuration Adapter There are various test and configuration adapters available for the PULSE Barryvox which allow advanced functions to be configured or restricted Test configuration and update capabilities via th
38. l not protect you from slab ava lanches Even rock outcroppings will not prevent the release of slab avalanches 10 3 Precautions 10 3 1 Standard Safety Precautions The following standard safety precautions should always be taken regardless of the danger level Avalanche transceiver on SEND along with a probe pole and shovel gt Avoid fresh wind deposited snow Consider daily fluctuations in temperature especially in the spring Constantly assess the conditions throughout the trip Pay attention to avalanche hazard even during the summer in particular after recent snowfall Apply the safety precautions if required 24 PULSE PULSE t 10 3 2 Minimize Stress on the Snowpack 10 4 Avalanche Forecast Centers 10 5 International Avalanche Danger Scale Adequate spacing is an effective method to mini It is impossible to publish a list of all the avalanche Danger Level Snowpack Typical Indications Tours mize stress on the snowpack Ascending the spac forecast centers in this user manual ing should be approximately 10 meters descending approximately 30 50 meters due to the additional Current information about all avalanche forecast Snowpack generally Generally favorable conditions stress Danger zones should be traveled one person centers can be found ie At www avalanche org well bonded at a time Minimize the stress on the snowpack by worldwide and www avalanches org Europe making long turns Av
39. ld handle it with utmost care Store the device and the carrying system in a dry spot that is protected from extreme cold or heat and direct sunshine It is recommended that you have the functionality tested at regular intervals see chapter Periodic Checks 4 2 Interferences As a matter of principle avoid having other elec tronic devices e g mobile phones radios head lamps metal objects pocket knives magnetic but tons or other transceivers close to 20 cm in SEND 50 cm in SEARCH your running avalanche transceiver The PULSE Barryvox contains a mag netic compass You should not wear clothing with magnetic buttons Users of pacemakers are advised to carry the device in a secure pant pocket no vital data detection Consult the man ufacturer s instructions with regard to the impact on pacemakers When searching hold the device at a minimum of 50cm away from these objects and turn off any electronic devices if possible It is highly recom mended to turn off mobile phones 4 3 Carrying Positions Regardless of the carrying position the display should always face your body The detection of vital data is only possible if you carry the device in the carrying system Chapter Triage Criteria and Vital Data Before you use the device for the first time in the outdoors or when you decide to carry the trans ceiver in a different manner we recommend that you test the vital data sensor Chapter
40. line moves to the right By pressing the key longer the cursor moves to the left Press ing the O key confirms your selection Beware of the meaning of the following icons Newline 4 Move cursor to the left Move cursor to the right lt Backspace Save and exit 3 1 6 Maintenance In the maintenance tab in the start menu the date of the next check as well as the software SW and hardware HW version can be displayed Next Check AugUST Ub SoA 03 00 HA O 3 2 Overview Start Menu in the Basic Profile Bold print default factory settings Group check Language German English French Italian Spanish Swedish Norwegian Japanese Profile Basic Advanced Contrast Owner Maintenance Next check SW HW Exit Hidden unchangeable settings of the Basic Profile screen contrast Analog mode No Analog Selection of burials Off Analog tone Off Audio support lt 3m On Pinpoint view lt 3 m Assisted Auto revert to SEND 4 min Group Check Distance Touring Vital data Send only The Basic Profile presents itself with an unchangeable range of functions and information which are specifi check cally optimized for rudimentary trained users August In the Basic profile the user only hears artificial beep sounds it never plays the analog sound therefore the aH 03 00 HB tone information is always focusing on one buried subject only the one which is currently being sear
41. n of Range To optimize the range rotate the transceiver slowly around all axes Hold the device with the loudspeaker facing your ear sidewise of your head Once a signal is received maintain the device ori entation and continue walking until the signal can be heard clearly The signal search is concluded If your Barryvox detects that the signal search strip width needs to be reduced due to a device transmitting far apart from the normative regula tion the reduced search strip width will be indicat ed Regardless of the operating mode the following search strategies apply Search strategy if the last seen point is known The signal search strip extends downhill from the last seen point in the direction of the slide LAST SEEN POINT UNKNOWN SINGLE RESCUER LAST SEEN POINT UNKNOWN 25 X 4 MULTIPLE RESCUERS 50 50 1 25 6 1 2 Extended Search Strip Width in Analog Mode The search strip width can be extended from 50m to 80m by experienced users For this the setting Analog Mode must be set to Manual see chap ter Settings For the signal search with extended search strip width switch to Analog Mode by press ing both lateral keys simultaneously until the search mode has switched to Analog Press the KREIS key multiple times until the screen is blank the search strip width is now 80m Search the ava lanche systematically When you receive the first signal follow it based on
42. ntry of sale The manufacturer declines all lia bility in the case of after sale frequency modifica tions Please consult as well the Barryvox Legal and Regulatory Guide Frequency setting Region A W Link Frequency 868 MHz light grey EU and EFTA Member countries Region B W Link Frequency 915 MHz dark grey USA Canada and New Zealand W Link not allowed black Japan Russia India China unknown white 3 4 9 Calibrate device Your PULSE Barryvox contains an electronic com pass which provides a rapid adjustment of the direction indicator and extends the display range to 360 degrees To function properly the compass must be calibrat ed after each battery replacement or after you have traveled for a long distance The need to calibrate the compass is automatically detected when the batteries are replaced This is however not the case if you travel a long distance Hold the device horizontally and press any key to start the calibration procedure Rotate the horizon tally held transceiver slowly and with constant speed clockwise until the message Device calibrated appears 3 4 10 Reset Device The function Reset device allows you to restore all default factory settings All modified settings are lost Peset device now Device reset 4 Setup 4 1 Handling the Barryvox As all transceivers the Barryvox contains shock sensitive ferrite antennas Therefore you shou
43. oesn t help the device must be repaired B PULSE PULSE 8 10 Warranty There is a 5 year warranty on the Barryvox trans ceiver excluding the batteries the carrying system and the wrist loop from the date of purchase shown on the purchase receipt In case of a warranty claim all parts that can be shown to have material or pro duction defects will be replaced free of charge Dam age that can be traced to incorrect handling or nor mal wear and tear is excluded The warranty is void ed if the buyer or any non authorized third party opens the device This is also the case for devices that have been used with spare parts or accessories which are not original and are not recommended by the manufacturer A fee will be charged for the diag nostic test of a transceiver not needing any repair Warranty repairs do not extend the duration of the warranty There is a six month warranty on spare parts Warranty repairs will only be conducted if the device is sent in along with the receipt The owner will be charged for the shipping No other warranty shall exist Any liability for any kind of loss or dam age including but not limited to any direct indirect or consequential damage is explicitly excluded 8 11 Technical Data Transmitter frequency W Link frequency Power supply Initial set of batteries Battery life Maximum range Search strip width Operating temperature range Dimensions L x W x H Weight Earphone
44. of three six and nine meters around the first located subject As with the micro search strips the locations with the strongest signal strength are of interest From there the sub jects are located using a traditional bracketing method Do end The 3 circle method Search tactics with multiple burials in close proximity in analog mode AN 2 5m ENG tte gu LOG There are at least three buried subjects within 10 meters PULSE HA 7 Advanced Features 7 1 Manual Volume Control in Analog Mode Analog Mode Manual In the analog mode with activated manual volume control the receiver sensitivity volume can be set manually This makes acoustic searches possible as conducted with traditional transceivers This mode is i e used when applying finesearch in a circle in surroundings with strong interference such as high voltage power lines or in very complex burrial situations Buried subjects are located based on the acoustic change in intensity of the received signal The use of this mode requires intensive training In order to be able to use the manual volume con trol in analog mode you must enable it in the Set tings by choosing Manual in the setting Analog mode When using the manual volume control in analog mode the display can be disabled in order to significantly increase the range By pressing the O key for on volume lev
45. oid jumping 10 3 3 Renunciation in the Terrain Basic Reduction Method W Munter On some steep slopes Difficult to recognize Generally favorable conditions snowpack only mod Careful choice of route on steep erately bonded No alarm signals slopes of aspect and altitude as given in the avalanche forecast Example black Considerable m ita white Moderate many steep Whumphing noises Partly unfavorable conditions slopes medium to Some spontaneous ava Experience in assessing avalanche Danger Level Skiable ridable slope angle poor snowpack lanches Remote triggering risk required Wherever possible bonding only at the foot of slopes avoid steep slopes of aspect and 2 Moderate less than 40 degrees altitudeas given in the avalanche 3 Considerable less than 35 degrees forecast 4 High less than 30 degrees Untracked steep slopes gt 30 degrees spacing of at least 10 m Qutside of the forecasted aspect or altitude ranges gt the danger level is generally one level lower e Atthe edge of the forecasted aspect or altitude ranges gt Do not approach the limits Poor bonding of 9 Spontaneous avalanches _ Unfavorable conditions mos 7 L 5 5 PULSE Barryvo PULSE Barryvox A 5 3 1 5 Advanced Profile 2 3 2 Adjusting the s
46. orizontally in front of you and proceed in the direction indicated by the arrow If the distance increases you are moving away from the victim Continue the search in the opposite direction The transceiver will lead you to the buried subject quickly and reliably Do not move backwards otherwise the direction indication will be incorrect Start the search at a high speed and reduce your speed as you close in on the buried subject Oper ate the transceiver in a quiet and concentrated manner avoid rapid movements This way you will reach the objective in the quickest and easiest manner User interface in the standard mode Below 3 meters Fine search with cross bracketing Above 3 meters Coarse search with distance and direction indication Above approx 60 meters Signal search with analog tones Fine search During this search phase hold the transceiver directly above the snow surface In the assisted fine search you will be guided in a systematic cross search pattern to the point where the further search is faster and more efficent with a probe Keep the device and your body during fine search always in the same orientation when searching in a strictly perpendicular coordinate sys tem shortens the search time and increases the search precision The points where the device indi cates a change of direction or the final probing indi cation correspond mostly but not always with a point of lowest distance indic
47. pattern for multiple rescuers Search pattern for one rescuer PULSE Barryvox p 457 kHz EMERGENCY PLAN 1 Obtain an overview 2 search with my transceiver SEARCH I do not search Rescue SEND LER DOLFEAC TU At least one rescuer conducts transceiver search while loorung s and listening at the same time 4 Transceiver search finished all transceivers to SEND 5 Excavate First Ald Call for help Analog Tone Only Mode Keep both keys depressed while switching the device from OFF to SEARCH decrease increase O e Made in Switzerland PULSE Barryvox e Pinpointing probing e Mark e Excavate Checklist for companion rescue Tone Only mode instructions without display 9 4 Triage Criteria and Vital Data 9 4 1 Triage With limited resources few rescuers it is not possi ble to locate and dig out all the buried subjects at the same time The question arises in which order the buried subjects shall be rescued Subjects with higher chances of survival should be located and dug out first Besides simple terrain factors e g drop over a cliff in seracs or crevasses collision with trees etc the burial depth and vital data are important triage criteria A m 18 min 18 min PULSE 9 4 2 Vital Data Detection The PULSE Barryvox contains highly sensitive sensors g sensor that can detect slight motion of the
48. rate device now Chapter Calibrate Device Alkaline 100 Group check Chapter Battery Level Indicator o O Deutsch LF English O Fran ais O Italiano OK Er Hold device horizontally Start Csenv Vital data Chapter Search Mode Profile O Advanced x Future change of profile Chapter Profile Rotate device clockwise O Abort Profile O Advanced OK Device calibrated GROUP CHECK SEND MODE RESCUE SEND MODE Alkaline 100 Chapter Battery Level Indicator und Turning the device on Csenp O Vital data Chapter Send mode Csenv O Vital data Chapter Send mode im A ze Chapter Rescue Send Mode Fescue Chapter Rescue Send Mode 10096 Self test O activated Chapter Group Test Chapter Burial and Vital Duration SEARCH gt SEND Revert to SEND Ho Chapter Auto Revert to Send Alkaline 100 EN Self test OK Too close Chapter Group Test Switch to SEND Group check gt Distance im End Chapter Group Test SEND outside O of the norm o OK Chapter Group Test o
49. ried subjects yet Turn off the transceivers of the buried subjects already found as soon as possible to simplify the isolation of the remaining signals Search Suspension Stand still During the search for multiple subjects signals may overlap making it impossible to analyze the signal of a single buried subject If the signal overlap lasts several seconds the rescuer has to interrupt the process temporarily to avoid deviating from the optimal search path The Barryvox will indicate the necessity to suspend max 15 seconds the search by displaying the word Stop Stand still and do not move until the word Stop disappears at which time you can continue to search Analog Tone Outside of the fine search range the Barryvox always provides the analog tone allowing the res cuer to verify the number of signals detected by the device Counting the number of different tones pro vides the number of buried subjects Criteria to switch to Analog Mode If the rescuer detects problems with the analysis of a multiple burial situation he or she can always switch to the analog mode see chapter Analog Mode The list of buried subjects is deleted at this time If you recognize a discrepancy between your men tal map of the avalanche and the indications on the transceiver or the symbol appears for an extended period of time this is an unquestionable indication that not all buried subjects can be locat
50. rk the buried subject as found using the v Mark function before you have successfully located it by a probe strike Do not hold the device back to the snow surface to mark In case the assisted fine search in a e cross does not lead to success with in a predefined timeframe the fine search cross will be indicated Deter mine the point with the shortest distance indication by a systematic manual cross search holding the transceiver directly above the snow surface In this scenario the probing indication will not be shown Apply the probing spiral at the point of the lowest distance indication The Barryvox searches now for further buried subjects The device leads you directly to the next buried sub ject or indicates that the remain ing debris need to be systematically searched in a signal search pattern chapter Signal Search Search Tones in Fine Search In the fine search range thus in the immediate vicinity of the buried subject approx lt 3m the Barryvox assists you with an artificial distance and action related sound while fine searching in a cross pattern For rescuers who can interpret the analog sound it is highly recommended to disable this digital audio support as the more meaningful analog sound will then be available instead see chapter Audio Sup port Fine Search Erase Mark A mark can be removed by selecting the buried subject with the key and selecting Erase mark with
51. rted or replaced the device tries to recognize the battery type alkaline or lithium The following user interactions may be shown 3 NEH lithium batteries Yes Ho Only confirm this questions if you really inserted 3 new lithium batteries which have never been used before in any other device Here the SARE cells in the device before Yes No Only confirm this question if you have removed one or multiple batteries and reinsert now the same in the meantime never for any other purpose used batteries i e batteries you have removed over the summer Only alkaline cells in the device Yes No Only confirm this question if you exclusively inserted alkaline batteries Battery Capacity unknown If you mix alkaline and lithium batteries or try to use lithium batteries which have already been used in other devices it is impossible to determine the battery capacity E PULSE PULSE a 4 6 Group Check Single Group Check Before a party takes off the transceivers of all party members must be checked To conduct this test the function group check is activated on a single transceiver within the party Activate the group check by switching the device from OFF to SEND and pressing either of the keys within the first 5 seconds After a few seconds the device will auto matically activate the group check Make sure all the other transceivers of the party are in SEND mode Th
52. scue and avalanche theory PULSE Barryvox Made in Switzerland Our heritage is compelling Mammut and Barryvox follow the time honored tradition of world class precision products made in Switzerland From its design to its engineering and production this device is completely Swiss made This device is compatible with all avalanche trans ceivers that comply with the EN 300718 standard and operate on a frequency of 457 kHz PULSE Barryvox The following documents for the Barryvox transcei vers are available at www mammut ch BarryvoxManual Barryvox Legal and Regulatory Guide Contains information concerning the normative and legal use of the device warranty and repair as well as the region and country specific differences in the application of the W Link data transmission Barryvox Emergency Plan Stick the emergency plan on the back of the battery compartment lid It shows the elementary steps for a successful companion rescue Barryvox User manual The user manual a practical companion in the field describes the functions of the device in its basic profile Barryvox Reference Manual The reference manual is a comprehensive resource of information for your Barryvox It includes all information on the Advanced Mode for advanced and professional users the complete system over view information on maintenance and troubleshoo ting but as well on rescue organization excavation and avalanche prevention
53. standard search mode is based on the Advanced Profile Concerning the search mode of the Basic Profile please consult the Quick Reference 6 3 1 Transceiver Operation The lt key is used to manually select a spe cific buried subject If none of the buried subjects are selected amp the device displays the zk symbol for the signal search amp and advises y you to search the ava lanche for additional signals zi proximity 6 0 of a buried subject you can ES Mark mark that location by pressing the key PULSE 6 3 2 Search for a Single Buried Subject Using the Standard Mode Coarse Search The analog tone is the first signal that is received at long distance If the distance to the buried subject is less than approx 60 meters the distance and direction are displayed The sensitivity volume of the receiver is adjusted automatically to optimize the processing of the signal Interpretation of the Distance Indication The distance indication shows the longest possible distance to the buried subject in meters The buried subject may be much closer but never ever further apart from the rescuer The distance can never be determined exactly It is important whether the numbers are increasing or decreasing The closer you are to the transmitting device the more precise the indicated distance is Practical Search Instructions Hold the transceiver h
54. t of the health of the buried subject They do not substitute an assessment by medically trained personnel physician Only rescuers using a transceiver with a W Link radio connection are able to receive vital data The range of the W Link depends on terrain and body interference on the physical characteristics of the avalanche debris as well as on the orientation and distance to the buried subject The range of the W Link is therefore limited 9 4 3 Burial and Vital Duration In case of a burial the transceiver records the bur ial duration and detects vital data The Barryvox automatically displays the burial dura tion as soon as the transceiver stops being moved The burial duration is displayed in hours and minutes along with the time during which vital data was detected The display of the burial duration is also activated if the Barryvox stops moving outside of an avalanche Csenv iE mar min 22 mir tu m 25 mir wv 25 min Burial duration 47 min Vital data first 22 min Burial duration 25 min Vital data entire burial duration By pressing any key in the SEND mode you can recall the burial data of the five last resting periods of the transceiver The resting periods are num bered 1 most recent resting period 2 second last resting period 9 third last resting period 4 fourth last resting period 5 oldest resting phase The current resting phase is not numbered
55. ted Fine search Search area in the immedi ate vicinity of the buried subject Pinpointing First use of the probe until probe hit Coarse search Search area starting from the reception of the first signal until the immediate vicinity of the buried sub ject In this phase the signal search pattern is abandoned in order to follow the sig nals leading to the buried subject um PULSE PULSE M The transceiver search is comparable to the landing of an airplane Mark e 9 viens 2 10 3 BS Marking amp Signal Search Coarse Search Fine Search Pinpointing Multiple Search Airport visible Landing Slow down considerably Transceiver on the snow surface move slowly high search precision Large distance to the target Fast search speed low search precision Signal Fine Search RESCUE ORGANIZATION EVENT DRIVEN LOUD AND CLEAR COMMUNICATION 6 1 1 Signal Search From the start of the search until you clearly hear the first tone you are in signal search The avalanche surface is searched systematically until you pick up a signal During the acoustic sig nal search the rescuer has the visual focus on the surface of the debris in order to be able to see body parts or objects protruding the snow surface The PULSE Barryvox uses the symbol as generic instruction to apply one of the following search patterns for new signals Optimizatio
56. ted profile is shown during the start up of the device Determine the most suited profile of the device Which one of the statements below fits you best The Basic Profile is my choice if am novice or did not much familiarize myself with this topic up to now I start with the basic search mode which uses only one button and does not have any additional functions After some exercise may switch to the more sophis ticated Advanced Profile use this device only for my rudimentary trained participants guests The Advanced Profile is my choice if A am familiar with the Basic Profile and would like to achieve a better performance in ava lanche rescue B know how to interpret analog sound and for demanding search scenarios would like to be able to take advant age of the comprehensive search modes of the Advanced Profile C use the device for my profession am group leader or in another way in an accountable posi tion My avalanche rescue transceiver needs to be able to provide a 100 solution to all search scenarios Settings in the Advanced Profile The Advanced Profile gives you access to a compre hensive choice of settings Group A B and C Adapt the settings to your requirements and capabilities Group B and C It is strongly recommended to choose the following settings Analog Mode manual Audio support 3m off see chapter Settings 2 3 3 Calibrate device Your PUL
57. ted via W Link to all other transceivers capable of receiving vital data See chapter Burial and Vital Duration ibd PULSE PULSE bes Vital data 5 1 Rescue Send Mode Rescue SEND The rescue send mode is used by all rescuers who are involved in the rescue operation but do not per form a transceiver search themselves shovelers probe line surface search search with other search devices etc The rescue send mode monitors the motions of the rescuer and only activates the trans mitter when the activity level of the rescuer is during 4 minutes on such a low level that it has be to be assumed that this is an involuntary state of inactivity caused by a secondary avalanche Prior to reverting the device will sound an audible alarm Reverting can be avoided if either of the keys is pressed within 30 seconds of the alarm To activate the rescue send mode switch the devi ce to SEARCH and revert to SEND Wait until the 5 sec count down has completed Rescue SEND is now shown at the bottom of the screen As soon as you hear 3 ascending beep sounds immediately press any key The activation of the rescue send mode is confirmed by 3 descending beep sounds and the double flashing of the red SEND Control LED If you switch between SEND and SEARCH during the further rescue operation the device always used the rescue send mode when the main switch is in the SEND position Turn the device off and on to return
58. the O key You can only remove the mark if you are in the immediate vicinity 6 m of the buried subject Deep Burials The transceiver tries to detect high burial depth and if required dynamically increases the fine search range If a buried subject is marked with a distance reading above 3 m an additional safety dialog appears asking you to confirm the successful location of the subject Marking a buried subject in more the 6 meters depth is not possible For further information please see chapter Probe Hit zd PULSE PULSE 6 3 3 Search for Multiple Buried Subjects Using the Standard Mode In standard mode the transceiver attempts to ana lyze all the detectable signals and to determine the number of buried subjects This is possible because all the signals from one transmitter display characteristics which are distinguishable from the signals from other transmitters The more unique the signal characteristics are the more accurately the signals can be distinguished and located pat tern recognition By automatically associating the signals with their respective sources multiple burial situations can be solved without applying specific search tactics Transceivers which additionally transmit W Link information can be detected parti cularly fast and reliable List of Buried Subjects The buried subjects whose transmit patterns can be identified are inserted in the list of buried subjects based on their s
59. the analog sound in the direction of the strongest signal tangent search When the signal clearly rises the screen switches back on automatically Switch now back to the standard search mode by pressing both lateral keys simultaneously and conclude the search by follow ing the distance and direction indications Tangent Search System 6 2 Auto Revert to SEND Auto revert to SEND automatically switches the transceiver from the SEARCH mode to the SEND mode if no user interaction or movement occurs during a certain amount of time default 4 minutes Prior to reverting the device will sound an audible alarm Reverting can be avoided if either of the keys is pressed within 30 seconds of the alarm In case rescuers are buried in a second avalanche this function allows them to be located using trans ceivers Elementary understanding of transceiver search The 457kHz transmitter of the transceiver has a spa cial kidney shaped transmit distribution which is visualized with field lines in the illustration below The searching transceiver leads the rescuer along the field lines and therefore usually not in a straight line to the buried subject Search Along the Field Line Flux line search F PULSE Barryvox PULSE Barryvox MX 6 3 Standard Mode As soon as the device is switched to SEARCH it is operating in standard mode This mode enormously facilitates a rapid location of a buried subject The described
60. the display shows 10 and search the area in front of you in parallel search strips As soon as the distance indication reads 10 you have reached the side of the search strip Advance 2 to 5 meters and return on the next parallel search strip until this search strip ends as well distance indication gt 10 4 Maintain the orientation of the transceiver during this phase and concentrate on the increase or decrease of the distance indication as well as the volume of the analog tones 5 At the point with the lowest distance reading you leave the micro search strip pattern to fine search the buried subject through bracketing Once the subject is located you return to the location where you left off in order to continue the pattern PULSE 6 The more buried subjects there are and the closer these are the tighter the micro search strip grid on the potential search area should be As a rule of thumb the search strip width should be between 2 and 5 meters 7 Continue the pattern until the distance reading in an entire strip never drops below 10 Then revert to the signal search pattern and search the rest of the avalanche The avalanche probe is very helpful in locating mul tiple buried subjects in close proximity 6 4 4 Further Search Methods There are further methods to search for multiple buried subjects in close proximity The 3 circle method uses concentric circular search strips with radiuses
61. tschwenden countries not Phone 49 0 8334 3620 300 listed email eu customerservice mammut ch USA and Canada Mammut Sports Group Inc 458 Hurricane Lane Suite 111 US Williston VT 05495 Phone 1 800 451 5127 email info mammutusa com Copyright by Mammut Sports Group AG Illustrations and Avalanche Rescue Expertise copyright and provided by Genswein All rights reserved Text text excerpts images and diagrams are all subject to copyright No part may be reproduced or copied without written permission from the publisher For further use and publica tions for educational purposes please contact Mammut Sports Group AG Mammut and Barryvox are registered trademarks of the Mammut Sports Group AG All rights reserved PULSE Barryvox Main switch SEND Control LED Display Key Q Key Speaker Wrist loop Earphone jack PULSE For years Mammut has been heavily involved in Avalanche Risk Management a r m with the objective to increase the safety of all winter sports enthusiasts by providing better equipment know how transfer and focused training Mammut and Snowpulse Airbag Systems The additional use of a Mammut or Snowpulse Airbag increases the chance to stay on the sur face and therefore considerably reduces the risk of a complete burial Avalanche Training Centers Within the Avalanche Training Centers provided by Mammut in several regions you have the opportunity to practice realist
62. uching the contacts with your hands A reliable power supply is crucial for the safe oper ation 2 2 4 Important Points When Using Alkaline Batteries Type LRO3 AAA When storing or not using the transceiver for an extended period of time i e in the summer remove the batteries and leave the battery com partment open The warranty becomes void if bat teries have leaked When reinserting the batteries use the same 3 batteries or 3 new batteries 2 2 2 Important Points When Using Lithium Batteries Type LR92 AAA Lithium batteries are extraordinary long lasting cold proof and do not leak The usable energy in low temperatures is higher compared to alkaline batteries This battery technology is the best choice for the application in a avalanche rescue transceiv er 2 3 Device Setup When turning the device on for the first time and switching to SEND the user language and profile must be selected Afterwards the user will be prompted to calibrate the device All settings may be modified later at any time Press the lt key to change the current selection and confirm by pressing the O key In the Cockpit Initial Setup you find a step by step setup guide 2 3 1 Language This setting allows you to select the language of your transceiver s user interface 2 3 2 Profile The profiles allow to adapt your PULSE Barryvox quickly and easily to your user profile The selec
63. uired informa tion to build up the mental map of the burial sce nario which is a critical base information for many search strategic which search strategy and logis tical decisions where how many rescuers and equipment Vital Data and Triage If not enough rescuers are available to simultane ously search and excavate all buried subjects buried subjects with increased survival chances indicated by the w symbol should be searched and excavated with first priority Use the key to purposely select in the list of buried subjects a buried subject which indicates increased survival chances by showing the w symbol You can find more information on triage criteria and vital data in the chapter Triage Criteria and Vital Data The actual prioritization of certain buried subjects over others is up to the rescuer Search With Multiple Rescuers When the search is conducted with multiple res cues searching at the same time it should be avoided that several rescuers search for the same buried subject Use the key to choose in the list of buried subjects which buried subject you are searching for Situation 1 Two rescuers receive two buried sub jects One rescuer continues the search for the buried subject closest to him the other rescuer should directly search for the second buried sub ject without having to mark the first one Therefore he presses the key the second buried subject who is slig
64. urs As a Victim e Escape to the side e Discard skis snowboards and poles gt anchor effect e ry to stay on top e Close your mouth place your hands in front of your face gt clear airway when the avalanche stops Separate instructions apply for the use of special ized safety equipment such as the highly efficient flotation devices As a Witness e Memorize the last seen point as well as the direction of the avalanche gt signal search strip See chapter Signal Search 9 2 Personal Rescue Equipment Carrying the proper personal safety equipment is critical for effective companion rescue A transceiv er a shovel and a probe pole are necessary to localize and excavate a buried subject quickly and efficiently Mammut offers a variety of suitable probe poles and shovels The use of a flotation device airbag system signifi cantly reduces the risk to be completely buried and therefore leads to considerably higher survival chances DXX The use of the transceiver precedes the use of the probe pole and the use of the probe pole precedes the use of the shovel Carrying a radio or a mobile phone to call for help is highly recommended PULSEBarryvox 9 3 Emergency Plan The emergency plan shows the elementary steps for a successful companion rescue Depending on the situation at hand the procedure must be adapted Fine search Coarse search Signal search Search
65. urself facing the open end of the V cut the first half moon without pulling back on the shovel shaft When cutting the second and subsequent half moons pull the shovel shaft gently backwards after you have cut the block so that it pops out To cut the next half moon step backwards toward the probe like this you do not step on the pre cut blocks VID 9 7 First Aid Patient assessment ABCs and Basic Life Support A Airway Clear the airway snow B Breathing Perform rescue breathing as necessary C Circulation Perform CPR as necessary Basic Life Support Depending ABCs continue rescue breaths or CPR on patient Fora patient in an avalanche accident spe cial attention need to be paid to the imme diate clearance of the airway and rescue breaths gt Prevent further heat loss gt f patient is responsive and can control his her airway administer warm fluids gt Handle patient very gently Evacuate by helicopter whenever possible 9 8 Notification It is not possible to provide a complete list of all mountain and helicopter rescue services in this manual Please inform yourself prior to your trip about the local rescue services and their phone numbers and radio frequencies Message Who is calling What happened Where is the accident site When did it happen How many casualties nature of injuries
66. with falling temperatures If the snowpack is uneven and weak the danger is hard to perceive This is often the case with shallow snow packs in the beginning of winter or during periods of little precipitation In spring the danger usually increases as the day progresses from low in the morning following a clear night to consider able in the afternoon 10 2 Risk Assessment Critical amounts of new snow With the following amounts of new snowfall within 1 3 days the danger level is at least CONSIDERABLE 10 20 cm with adverse conditions 20 30 cm with average conditions 30 50 cm with favorable conditions Adverse conditions gt Strong wind gt 50 km h Low temperatures lt 8 C Slope seldom traveled Favorable conditions Light wind Temperatures little below 0 C Slope traveled frequently Humans as Trigger of the Trap The steeper and more shaded the slope is the greater the likelihood of releasing a slab avalanche The likelihood increases with large groups without spacing frequent turns and especially with falls or jumps over cornices or other shock loading Remote triggering is possible starting with the danger level CONSIDERABLE i e the person triggering the ava lanche can be standing dozens of meters outside of the fracture zone This is fatal at the bottom of a slope because the entire slope above can be released Note Light forest trees far enough apart to ski or ride through wil

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