AvaTech SP1 User Manual

SP1

Owner’s Manual

Model: 100000

Important Notice

Travel in avalanche terrain is inherently dangerous. You are responsible for your own
actions and decisions. Knowledge and experience are essential to reduce the risk of injury
or even death. Do not travel in snow terrain without an experienced guide or equivalent
training. Never travel alone. By using the AvaTech SP1, each user confirms that:

 User has read and understands the user manual, terms of use, and privacy policy.
 User understands the limitations of the Avatech SP1.
 User agrees that the AvaTech SP1 is not a substitute for users’ own judgment.

Activities in snow are inherently dangerous. Use the AvaTech SP1 at your own risk.

Letter to the Customer

At AvaTech, we believe safety in the mountains starts with a community empowered to
share knowledge, communicate effectively, and make good, data-driven decisions. We
started AvaTech because of our passion for the mountains and personal experiences with
life-threatening avalanches. On Monday mornings we have a team meeting that starts by
asking ourselves the question: “Why do we exist?” The answer: We exist to serve you,
and in doing so we aim to leave a lasting impact on the safety of our fellow mountain
travelers all over the world.

We want to express our most sincere appreciation for your early adoption of our products
and belief in us at AvaTech. Without you, we do not exist. As one of our first customers,
you will experience an entirely new proactive avalanche safety system. The SP1 and
AvaNet, when combined together, allow you to gather, share, and analyze many valuable
types of snowpack data all over the world. These tools are powerful, but let’s always
remember that they are just tools. The SP1 does not replace a snowpit or your education,
judgment, and experiences in the mountains. The avalanche puzzle is complicated, but
we believe that new technologies designed to facilitate your observations and decision­making process can be valuable tools in your toolkit. Even more exciting is how these
tools enable us to access the shared wisdom of the community. With AvaNet we can
learn from not only our own observations, but from our neighbor’s observations days,
hours, or even minutes before we set foot in the backcountry.

And finally, AvaTech was founded out of MIT, but our technologies were not the
products of years holed up in a lab. Ask anyone who knows us and you’ll learn about our
process. Our technologies are the products of deep engagement with hundreds of experts
and influencers in our industry over two years of intense product development.

Ultimately, knowledge alone will not set us free. As a community we must come together
to gather, share, and discuss information that can help us all make better decisions, stay
safe, and enjoy the beautiful snowcapped mountains that inspire our lives. Enjoy the
snow, be proactive, and let’s find out what we can all do when we work together!

Sincerely,
the AvaTech Team

Copyright Notice

Contact us

For more information about the SP1 or AvaNet, please visit www.avatech.com.
Sales: [e-mail]
Customer Inquiries: [e-mail]
Product Support & Troubleshooting: [e-mail]
Phone Number: [phone]

Address:

AvaTech, Inc.
2700 Rasmussen Rd.
Park City, UT 84098

1.0 Getting Started

1.1 Read and Understand All Instructions and Warnings

1.2 Sign up for AvaNet

AvaNet allows professionals around the world to map and share SP1 snowpack data,
manual snowpits, test results, and avalanche observations. Signing up will give you the
ability to register and keep your SP1 up to date with the latest firmware. If you have not
signed up for AvaNet, please do so at www.avanet.avatech.com/register

1.3 Register your SP1

To register your SP1, sign in to AvaNet and click on SP1 registration in your
organization’s profile. Your SP1 must be registered in order for members of your
organization to be able to upload their data.

1.4 SP1 Anatomy

Picture of device highlighting features

 Pressure Sensor
 Depth Sensor
 Eye
 Slider Tube
 Battery door
 Pole strap

1.5 What’s in the box?

 SP1, Model: 100000
 USB Cable
 SP1 Travel Sleeve
 SP1 Quick Start Guide

1.6 Battery Information and Installation

Battery Type
The SP1 is designed for use in cold temperatures. Only use 2 non-rechargeable Lithium

1.5 volt AA batteries of the same type to power the SP1. Do not use alkaline batteries,

because they do not have sufficient load capacity for this device.

Caution

Risk of explosion if batteries are replaced by an incorrect type. Please contact your local
waste disposal department to properly recycle used batteries.

Notice

Batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as the temperature decreases. The
temperature rating for the SP1 may exceed the usable range of some batteries. For best
battery-life performance in cold temperatures:

 Keep the SP1 powered-off when not in use.
 Warm up the SP1 inside of your jacket prior to use.

Battery Installation

1. To open the battery door, turn the D-ring counter-clockwise.

2. Remove the battery contact protector sheet.

3. Check to make sure the provided batteries are installed correctly.

4. To close the battery door, orient the D-ring vertically. Apply pressure and turn the

D-ring clockwise 90 degrees.

1.7 Buttons and Navigation

LEFT

Press to power on, do left
button action, or hold to power
off.

RIGHT

Press to do right button action.

Press to select menu options.
TEST

Press to start a test.

1.8 Power-on & SP1 Setup

1. Power on your SP1 by pressing the LEFT button.

2. Input the date and time information.

3. Select your time zone and daylight savings time setting.

Daylight Savings Time: The user must control this setting manually. Generally Daylight
Savings Time is ON during the summer months and OFF during the winter months.
When turned ON, the clock is advanced forward by one hour.

Warning: Proper date and time settings are critical to keeping accurate records of
snowpack data. Please take care to input them correctly.

Notice: Date and time settings will automatically update when a GPS signal is acquired.
Be sure to set the proper time zone, and check the settings after a GPS signal is acquired.
Toggle on/off the daylight savings time to adjust accordingly.