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HANDLING THE BARRYVOX® .............5
INITIAL SETUP ........................6
DEVICE TO DEVICE UPDATE ..............8
SELF- AND BATTERY TEST ...............9
CARRYING POSITIONS .................11
COCKPIT – OVERVIEW OF FUNCTIONS .....13
GROUP CHECK .......................15
SEND ..............................19
SEARCH ............................20
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION .............34
COMPANION RESCUE ..................40
DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY .........44
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Barryvox®.
This user manual explains the functionality and use of the
Barryvox®. The Barryvox® is a revolutionary, sensor-controlled
avalanche transceiver, which is very easy to use. Additional
detailed information and advanced instruction may be found in
the Barryvox® Extended Reference Guide.
Register your Barryvox® and get a 3 year warranty
extension!
Register your Barryvox® today at www.Barryvox.com, to get
important information such as announcements about the
availability of software updates.
After a successful registration your device is covered for 5
years by warranty.
Barryvox® Transceivers – 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 made in Switzerland.
This device is compatible with all avalanche transceivers
that comply with the EN 300718 standard and operate on a
frequency of 457 kHz.
The following documents for the Barryvox® transceivers are
available at www.mammut.com/BarryvoxManual:
Barryvox® User Manual
This user manual describes the SEND and group check functions as well as the standard search mode.
In addition, you will find all information regarding basic
maintenance, warranty and repair as well as the technical
specifications.
Barryvox® Extended Reference Guide
The Extended Reference Guide is a comprehensive resource
of information for your Barryvox®. It includes additional information that augments the user manual concerning search and
rescue techniques. It is an important and valuable resource for
all educators.
Approval / Conformity
All information concerning approval and conformity is available
at the very end of this booklet.
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HANDLING THE BARRYVOX®
Like all transceivers, the Barryvox® contains shock sensitive
ferrite antennas. Therefore, you should 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.
Always check the result of the self- and battery test, pay attention to alert messages and carry out the group check.
It is your responsibility to frequently check your Barryvox® for
mechanical damage of the casing, proper function of the main
switch, battery compartment cover as well as cleanliness and
mechanical integrity of the battery contacts.
To ensure the proper performance of the transceiver, it is
highly recommended that you send your device to an ocial
Barryvox® service center once every three years for a functional
test. The recommended date of the next check can be viewed
under «Maintenance» in the shut down sequence of the device.
(see chapter «Periodic Checks» of the Barryvox®S Extended
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Interferences
Always avoid having other electronic devices (e.g. mobile
phones, radios, headlamps, cameras), metal objects (pocket
knives, magnetic buttons), or other transceivers close to
(20 cm in SEND; 50 cm in SEARCH) your running avalanche
transceiver.
You should not wear clothing with magnetic buttons! Users of
pacemakers are advised to carry the device in a secure pants
pocket (no vital data detection). Consult the manufacturer’s
instructions with regard to the impact on pacemakers.
BarryTip: When searching, hold the device at a
minimum of 50cm away from these objects and
turn o any electronic devices, if possible. It is
highly recommended to turn OFF mobile phones!
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INITIAL SETUP
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Batteries
Only use alkaline (LR03/AAA) batteries of the same type.
Always insert 3 new batteries of the same type. In case these
batteries need to be removed, the same 3 batteries or 3 new
batteries must be reinserted. Never use rechargeable 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.
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Periodically inspect the battery compartment. Clean or dry it, if
needed, since moisture can cause corrosion.
Avoid touching the contacts with your hands, use a clean cloth.
A reliable power supply is crucial for safe operation.
When storing or not using the transceiver for an extended
period of time (summer, travelling, shipping), remove
alkaline as well as lithium batteries. The warranty becomes
void if batteries have leaked!
Caution: Risk of damage if you use batteries of the
wrong type.
Use a fi ngernail or the leash clip to slide battery door to the left,
and it will swing open.
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Main Switch OFF / SEND / SEARCH
The main switch is located on the top side of the device. In the
left position OFF, the device is turned o , in the center position
SEND the device is in SEND mode and in the right position
SEARCH, the device is in SEARCH mode. For safety reasons, it
is required to press the hinged unlock button to leave the SEND
mode. To return from SEARCH to SEND, simply push the main
switch sideways.
Always make sure that the switch locks into position mechanically to avoid an undesired change of mode.
OFF –> SEND SEND –> SEARCH
SEARCH –> SEND SEND –> OFF
User Interface and Use of Buttons
The use of the Barryvox
interaction is done with the button on the front side.
confi rm your selection, use the orange
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is easy and straightforward. All user
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button. The action
triggered by pressing the button is shown at the bottom
left of the screen.
Samples:
Press the button to…
…activate the group check.
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DEVICE TO DEVICE UPDATE
Thanks to the device-to-device update you may share the new
functions of your firmware with older Barryvox® devices.
Requirements for the device-to-device update:
Battery charge in both devices greater 30%.
Only one upgrade can be done at a time in the same build-
ing or within 50m radius.
Only devices of the same w-link region (no device-to-device
upgrade for devices purchased in Japan).
Follow the instructions on the screen.
1. Turn both devices OFF
2. Press and hold the button on the device with the newer
firmware and simultaneously
slide the main switch from OFF
to SEND. Keep the button
pressed until this screen appears:
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3. The device is now ready to transmit the update. Press the
button in case you do not want to
perform the update.
4. Press and hold the button
on the device which needs to be
updated and slide the main switch
simultaneously from OFF to SEND.
Release the button after 2
seconds.
5. The firmware is being installed on
the device. The progress is shown
in percentage in the top left corner
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SELF- AND BATTERY TEST
Start-Up / Self- and Battery Test
While starting, the device conducts a self test. The result of
the self-test is shown the first time the device enters a SEND
mode.
If the battery power falls below 30% (alkaline) or the battery
icon is displayed, the batteries must be replaced as soon as
possible!
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Battery Test and 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 temperatures, age, and brand can have
a negative impact on the battery life and the accuracy of the
battery level indication. As the risk of a battery failure increases
towards end of the battery life, we recommend to replace
alkaline batteries at 40%.
100%:
Normative requirement (=minimum requirement):
min 200hrs SEND at 10°C followed by 1hr SEARCH at -10°C
Typical values for the Barryvox®with alkaline batteries:
300hrs SEND at 10°C (measured with PULS Power).
less than: 30% / 0%
The batteries must be replaced as soon as possible!
Emergency reserve at 30%:
Max. 20 hrs in SEND mode at 10°C and max. 1 hr in SEARCH
mode at -10°C left.
The transceiver sounds a warning if the battery level is running
on emergency reserve at startup.
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CARRYING POSITIONS
Adjust the BarryMount to fi t your body. 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 BarryMount.
BarryLeash
1. 2. 3.
Attach the BarryLeash to the bottom of the device.
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BarryMount (Recommended Carrying Position)
The BarryMount should be put on over your innermost layer of
clothing prior to beginning the trip (see illustration) and must be
worn on your body for the duration of the trip. The transceiver
must always remain covered by one layer of clothing. The
device itself is inserted into the BarryMount according to the
illustration. It should always remain attached to the holster
using the clip of the BarryLeash.
Carrying the Transceiver in a Pocket
If you carry the Barryvox® in a pants pocket, the zipper must
remain closed for the duration of the
trip. Always use a secured pocket (see illustration). The wrist
loop should be secured to your pants or around your belt.
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COCKPIT – OVERVIEW OF FUNCTIONS
Turning the Device ON and OFF
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Group Check: enter group
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The device shuts down
2 seconds after the main
switch has been moved to the
OFF position.
Press the key to access
device and maintenance info.
W-Link Region (see chapter
«Additional Information»)
Year of the next periodic check
(see chapter «Handling the
Barryvox»)
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Group Check SEND
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Participant
Leader
Status information or
instructions for the leader.
Exit Group check and enter
SEND mode by pressing the
key
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Remaining battery
percentage
The device is currently
in SEND mode
SEND mode status:
SEND mode
functions properly.
Alert:
the SEND function
is compromised
and transmits with
reduced power.
Self test status information.
Alert messages.
(Status information disappears
after 10sec in SEND mode)
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GROUP CHECK
Single Group Check
Participants –> SEND
1 m
Leader –> Group Check
Before a party takes o, the transceivers of all party members
must be checked. The participants switch their device to SEND
mode.
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The group leader activates the group check by switching his
device from OFF to SEND and presses the button within
the first seconds.
The test is successful if you can clearly hear beep sounds from
each participant‘s transceiver within the range indicated on the
display.
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The members of the party must be spread out appropriately to avoid mutual interference.
The indicated test distance must not be shortened, or the group check becomes very unreliable.
Once all the participant‘s devices are tested, the group check is concluded. The group leader’s transceiver must be switched to the SEND mode.
If no tone is heard within the indicated range, the device must not be used.
Further procedure: 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».
If your Barryvox® detects that the transmit frequency of the tested device is out of tolerance, a warning
message will be shown. In this case, repeat the test with 5m distance between the participants to
identify the defective transmitter. Such devices must be checked by the manufacturer.
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SEND Confi rmation
In case a regular group check is impossible due to limited
space, it is possible to perform a basic verifi cation if the transceivers of all participants are turned on.
The leader holds his transceiver in group check as close as
possible to the transceiver of each participant.
By doing so, the distance indication must decrease to the
point where it is impossible to mix-up the result due to close
proximity presence of other participants.
As the test distance is too short for a regular group check,
there is no a rmative confi rmation. Apply a regular group
check the next time you check your group to confi rm the proper
function of the transceivers of the participants.
In case the indicated distance in immediate proximity to the
transceiver of a participant does not decrease to a value
which excludes with certainty the possibility to mix-up the
result with the one of other participants in close proximity,
the proper function of the device must be checked by a
regular group check.
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Double Group Check
Participants
Leader
3 m 3 m
1 m
We recommend to perform a double group check once 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 members can receive.
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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
transceivers is checked, and ultimately the leader switches his
or her transceiver to SEND.
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SEND
The SEND mode is the normal operating mode outdoors or in
all other situations in which there is a risk of avalanches.
Each time the SEND mode is activated, this is confirmed by an ascending
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.
If the device detects that the SEND
function is compromised, the red
SEND-Control LED stops flashing and
screen shows an alert message.
To save battery power, the LCD screen is automatically deactivated in the SEND mode, but can be activated any time by
pressing the button.
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SEARCH
Although the avalanche transceiver is easy to use, its eective
use requires proper training. We recommend that you practice
transceiver searches regularly.
Be aware that electronic devices including mobile phones used
by other rescuers may disturb the search. Therefore it is highly
recommended to switch o phones which 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 unintentionally. It does not make sense to
remove your backpack and assemble the shovel and probe at
the edge of the avalanche debris. Keep your 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 once you have successfully
concluded the fine search.
Elementary understanding of transceiver search
The 457kHz transmitter of the transceiver has a kidney shaped
transmit distribution, which is visualized with field lines in the
illustration below. The searching transceiver’s arrow leads the
rescuer along the field lines and therefore usually in a curved
line to the buried subject.
Search Along the Field Line: Flux Line Search
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Search Phases
In an avalanche search, the following phases are distinguished:
Signal search
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Search area to the point where the
first clearly audible signal can be
detected.
Coarse search
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Search area starting from the
reception of the first signal until
the immediate vicinity of the buried
subject. In this phase the signal
using
transceiver
using probe
search pattern is abandoned in
order to follow the signals leading
to the buried subject.
Fine search
3
Search area in the immediate vicinity of the buried subject.
Pinpointing
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First use of the probe until probe
hit.
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1 2 3 4
SIGNAL SEARCH COARSE SEARCH >10 FINE SEARCH PINPOINTING
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Signal Search
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BarryTip: Move swiftly.
Emergency plan, search strategies
and search strip widths: please see
back side of device.
Search avalanche surface system-
atically.
During signal search, the rescuer has
his visual focus on the surface of the
debris in order to look for visual clues
on the snow surface. The fi rst signal
is indicated by a distinct double beep
sound.
From the start of the search until you clearly hear the fi rst tone,
you are in signal search.
The avalanche surface is searched systematically until you pick
up a signal. During the acoustic signal 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.
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If your Barryvox® detects that the signal search strip width
needs to be reduced due to interference or due to a device
transmitting outside the standard frequency, the reduced
search strip width will be indicated.
Reduced signal search strip
width due to interference.
Reduced signal search strip width due
to a device transmitting outside the
standard frequency.
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Regardless of the operating mode, the following search
LAST SEEN POINT
KNOWN
SEARCH IN DIRECTION OF THE FLOW
MULTIPLE RESCUERS
Search
strip
width
LAST SEEN POINT
KNOWN
SEARCH IN DIRECTION OF THE FLOW
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
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SEARCH IN DIRECTION OF THE FLOW
Search strategy if the last seen point is unknown.
Last seen point
unknown,
one rescuer.
Search
strip
width
ONE RESCUER
Last seen point
unknown,
multiple rescuers.
Search
strip
width
MULTIPLE RESCUERS
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Coarse Search
BarryTip: Move swiftly, move in
the direction of the arrow.
Hold the transceiver with the
extended arm horizontally in front of
you.
If the distance increases, then you
are moving away from the victim.
Continue the search in the opposite
direction.
Distance below 10
BarryTip: Reduce search speed,
precisely follow the arrow.
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Fine Search
BarryTip: Follow the arrow! Step
slowly forward and backwards until
you have found the point of lowest
distance indication. Hold the device
at knee height.
During this search phase hold the transceiver at knee height!
The Barryvox indicates you the first axis of the fine search,
refered to as the “runway” in the “Airport Approach” teaching
model.
For novice companion rescuers, it is usually faster to proceed
with the probe once they have found to lowest distance indication on the first axis.
For intermediate and advanced users, it is advised to apply a
classic grid search pattern.
Searching in a strictly perpendicular cross shortens the search
time and increases the search precision, thus always try to
keep the device and your body in the same orientation during
fine search.
The greater the remaining distance to the buried subject (burial
depth), the more repetitions of fine search crosses may be
required to reach sucient search-precision. Systematically
fine search until you have found the point with the lowest
distance indication.
Immediately place an indicator, i.e. a ski pole at this spot
as an important reference when 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.
In the unusual 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.
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Pinpointing
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BarryTip: Place a visual indicator at
the point where you have found the
lowest distance indication. The visual reference is important to probe in
a systematic pattern.
If the buried subject is hit with the
probe, leave the probe in the snow.
Stash the device in search mode on your body (i.e. pocket) in
order to have both hands available to probe. Begin probing in
a spiral at a 90° angle to the snow surface. In particular if the
debris is hard, guide the probe with two hands, one pushing
from the top, the other guiding the probe closer to the snow
surface in order to avoid bending the probe. Keep in mind
that the remaining distance shown on the screen indicates
the maximum possible distance to the buried subject. I.e. if
you see 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 missed the buried subject.
Repeat probing with a slightly oset probing pattern (chapter
«Pinpointing with Transceiver and Probe Pole»).
Mark
Mark the buried subject as «found» by pushing the
after you have successfully located it with a probe strike!
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Automatic Revert to SEND
For the safety of the rescuers, the device automatically switches into SEND mode after 4 minutes without user interaction or
motion.
Leaving SEARCH Mode
After 4 seconds the device automatically switches into SEND mode.
Multiple Burials
The marking feature allows to continue
the search for further buried subjects
by marking the previously located ones
as found. Excavate the buried subjects
already found while the search
continues, unless the burial depth is
particularly deep.
In Complex Situations Slow Down The Search
If the signal of the buried subject you
are currently searching for temporarily overlaps with another signal,
the device tries to guide you along
the optimal search path. If the signals
overlap for a long period of time,
reliable guidance is limited. The device
indicates this with a flashing distance
indication. Radically slow the search
until the distance indication stops
flashing, indicating the signal overlap
has cleared.
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Search for Multiple Buried Subjects
The transceiver attempts to analyze all the detectable signals
and to determine the number of buried subjects. This is
possible because the signals from each transmitter have
characteristics which are distinguishable from the signals of
other transmitters. The more unique the signal characteristics
are, the more accurately the signals can be distinguished and
separated (pattern recognition). By automatically associating
the signals with their respective sources, multiple burial situations can be solved without applying special search tactics.
Transceivers which also transmit W-Link information can be
detected particularly fast and reliably. The W-Link information
includes a unique identification as well as the trasmit pattern.
List of Buried Subjects
The buried subjects whose transmit patterns can be identified
are inserted in the list of buried subjects based on their signal
strength, usually corresponding with distance. The closest
buried subject on the avalanche is shown at the bottom, the
furthest at the top of the list. The list of buried subjects can
show no more than 3 buried subjects at the time. In case the
amount of recognized buried subjects is greater, arrow symbols
indicate that the list contains further down or further up in the
list additional entries. Usually, the device guides you so that
the list is processed from bottom to top. The lower, already
hidden part of the list of buried subjects . contains therefore
the buried subjects which have already been marked as found,
and the upper, not yet visible part of the list , the buried
subjects which are not found yet and still ahead of you on the
avalanche.
Independently of the position of a buried subject in the list, the
device will always try to guide you as quickly as possible until
all recognized buried subjects are found.
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Procedure for Multiple Burials
1. The device favors the closest subject
first. Locate the various buried subjects
using the transceiver and probe pole.
2. As soon as you mark an individual
subject, the transceiver takes you to the
next closest, unmarked buried subject.
3. Continue this procedure until all subjects are located and marked.
4. The rescuer now searches for additional buried subjects while the display
shows the symbol for the signal search
phase to indicate that the rest of the
avalanche surface must be searched
(Chapter «Signal Search»).
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Boundaries of Automatic Signal Detection
and Alternative Search Systems
A large number of buried subjects or interference leads into
complex search scenarios:
The more signals there are, the longer the signal overlaps
can last.
Interferences may cover up weak signals from buried
subjects, or may be interpreted as signals of an avalanche
transceiver.
In case of complex search scenarios, the capability to automatically detect and isolate signals in the list of buried subjects may
therefore be limited.
In case of complex search scenarios caused by signal overlap
or interference, a proximity-based alternate search method
must be used. In this case the searcher should attempt to find
the remaining buried subjects by applying alternative search
systems such as the micro search strips or the 3 circle method.
Even though the Barryvox® device is optimized for searching
using the digital search mode, narrowing the search strip
width and lowering the search speed will lead to an increase in
probability of detection.
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Search With Multiple Rescuers
When the search is conducted with multiple rescuers searching
at the same time, avoid searching for the same buried subject
as another rescuer. Use the scrollbar, to choose in the list of
buried subjects which buried subject you are searching for.
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Situation 1:
Two rescuers receive two buried subjects. One rescuer continues the
search for the buried subject closest to him, the other rescuer should directly
search for the second buried subject, without having to mark the first one. The
search is therefore continued on the current signal search pattern until the
transceiver obviously leads to a dierent buried subject.
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Situation 2:
The two rescuers only receive one buried subject. One rescuer continues
the search for the buried subject closest to him, the other rescuer should search
the remaining of the avalanche for more buried subjects. The search is therefore
continued on the current signal search pattern - even with increasing distance
indications - until the transceiver obviously leads to a dierent buried subject.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Use in the Dark
If you use the transceiver in the dark, the display is automatically backlit.
W-Link Regions
EU Europe and neighboring countries
(W-Link Region A) [= light grey]
US US, Canadian, New Zealand and Australian
Version (W-Link Region B) [= dark grey]
no Countries without W-Link [= black]
Countries with unknown region allocation [= white]
Frequency regulations do not allow that the user modifies the
frequency setting. To enable the user to take his Barryvox®
with him when travelling into another region, it is possible to
switch the W-Link o and on again when returning home.
Please note that the W-Link setting has no eect on
the signal which is used to locate a buried subject.
W-Links settings may only be modified by an ocial
Barryvox® Service Center.
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Problem Solving
Transceiver doesn’t turn on
No self-test at startup
1. Check and replace batteries.
2. If this doesn’ t help, have the device checked by the
manufacturer.
Alert Messages
Batteries are weak!
The batteries must be replaced as soon
as possible. Refer to the instruction in
the chapters «Insert / Replace Batteries» and «Battery Level Indicator».
Sensor failure!
1. Turn the transceiver o and turn it
back on after it has properly shut
down.
2. If this doesn’t help, have the device
checked by the manufacturer.
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Alert «Check SEND»!
SEND LED doesn’t blink
1. This alert message is usually
triggered by external interference.
Make sure that no metal objects or
electronic devices are close to the
transmitter.
2. Check and replace batteries.
3. Turn the transceiver o and turn it
back on after it has properly shut
down.
4. If this doesn’ t help, have the device
checked by the manufacturer.
Alert «Check Search»!
1. Make sure that no metal objects or
electronic devices are close to the
transmitter.
2. Turn the transceiver o and turn it
back on after it has properly shut
down.
3. If this doesn’ t help, have the device
checked by the manufacturer. In
case of emergency, try to search
anyway, but with reduced search
strip width.
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Maintenance and Repair
Barryvox transceivers, which do not function correctly, despite
full and properly inserted batteries (e.g. no signal during the
group check, mechanical defects) must be sent to a service
center listed at the beginning of this manual.
Maintenance
The year of the next check can be viewed under «Info» in the
shut down sequence of the device.
Use in combination with the Barryvox®
Maintenance Software
The Barryvox® Maintenance Software
allows to eciently manage and
maintenance transceiver fleets with a
computer. The Barryvox® automatically
connects to a service device (Barryvox®
tester, W-Link Adapter/Stick) with in
w-link range (approx. 50m). While
in service mode, the SEND mode is
deactivated and the red SEND-control
LED is double flashing.
Periodic check by a Barryvox® Service Center
To check the proper function of the device it is highly recommended that the device be sent to a Barryvox service center
every 3 years, or when reaching 3000 hours of operation 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 that you replace the 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 winter season. The year of the next
check can be viewed under «Info» in the shut down sequence
of the device.
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Warranty
There is a 2 year warranty on the
cluding the batteries, the carrying system and the leash) from
the date of purchase shown on the purchase receipt.
If you register your device on www.Barryvox.com by completely
filling in the required information, the existing warranty duration, starting from the date of purchase shown on the purchase
receipt, will be prolonged by an additional 3 years of warranty.
In case of a warranty claim, all parts that can be shown to
have material or production defects will be replaced free of
charge. Damage that can be traced to incorrect handling or
normal wear and tear is excluded.
Barryvox® transceiver (ex-
The warranty is voided 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 diagnostic 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 replaced 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 damage including
but not limited to any direct, indirect or consequential damage is
explicitly excluded.
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Technical Data
Device: Digital three antenna device.
Transmit frequency: 457 kHz (International Standard).
Power supply: 3 x LR03 1.5 V Alkaline (AAA)
Battery life:
typical 300 h SEND, min 200 h in SEND mode followed by 1 h
in SEARCH mode.
Maximum range: up to 70 m
Search strip width: 70 m.
Operating temperature range: –25° to +45° C.
Dimensions (L x W x H): 115 x 67 x 27 mm.
Weight: 210 g (incl. batteries).
Disposal Information
At the end of its lifetime, this product may
not be disposed with regular waste.
It must be recycled by a specialized facility
for recycling electronic devices.
All information is provided without liability. Status July 2018.
Technical data and specifications are subject to change
without notice
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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 publications
for educational purposes, please contact Mammut Sports Group AG.
Mammut and Barryvox® are registered trademarks of the Mammut
Sports Group AG. All rights reserved.
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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 18
minutes, the chances of survival decrease rapidly afterwards.
Companion rescue, therefore, provides the greatest chances of
survival for a buried subject.
If an Avalanche Occurs
As a Victim:
Escape to the side
Discard skis, snowboards, and poles
anchor eect
Try to stay on top
Close your mouth; place your hands in front of your face
clear airway when the avalanche stops
Separate instructions apply for the use of specialized safety
equipment, such as the highly ecient avalanche airbag.
As a Witness:
Memorize the last seen point as well as the
direction of the avalanche
signal search strip
(See chapter «Signal Search»).
Personal Rescue Equipment
Carrying the proper personal safety equipment is critical for effective companion rescue. A transceiver, a shovel, and a probe
pole are necessary to localize and excavate a buried subject
quickly and eciently.
Mammut oers a variety of suitable probe poles and shovels.
The use of an airbag system (flotation device) significantly
reduces the risk of complete burial and therefore leads to
considerably higher survival chances.
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.
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Emergency Plan
1. Scene assessment
2. If possible, use the snow sport equipment until you
reach fine search.
Keep your backpack with gear with you at all times.
3. I am searching with my transceiver: SEARCH
I am not searching: OFF
4. At least one rescuer immediately starts transceiver
SEARCH, while looking and listening at the same time
CALL FOR HELP
5. Assemble probe and shovel only when the fine search
is concluded
6. Transceiver search finished: all transceivers to SEND
7. Excavate – First Aid
Checklist for companion rescue
Mark
Pinpointing
(probing)
Fine search
Coarse search
The emergency plan shows the elementary steps for a successful companion rescue.
Depending on the situation at hand, the procedure must be
adapted.
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for one rescuer
Signal search
Signal Search pattern
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No Probe Hit
If the buried subject cannot be found by the probe, place
the probe approx. 1.5 meter above the point with the lowest
distance indication. While digging, enough space is now made
available to allow a further fine and pinpoint search within the
excavation site.
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Excavating the Buried Subject
The first rescuer positions him/herself directly at the probe.
The first two rescuers position themselves in a distance of one
shovel lengths, all other rescuers are two shovel lenghts apart
of each other.
The rescuer at the tip of the conveyor belt digs directly following the probe to the buried subject, thus avoiding any chance
to miss it.
1x SL
1x SL
BarryTip: in hard snow, cut blocks with the shovel.
In case of multiple burials, switch o the transceiver of the buried subjects as soon as possible.
Rotate!
2 - 4 min.
SL = max. Shovel Length
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DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY
USA/Canada/New Zealand/Australia
In this region the Barryvox® W-Link operates in the 915MHz band.
Type / Model: Barryvox® 7600.0035
IC: 8038A-BARRYVOX
FCC ID: ARN-BARRYVOX
Canada: IC Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference
that causes undesired operation of the device
Le presént appareil est conforme CNR d’Industrie Canada
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
2. l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement
E5720
USA: FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residual installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from
that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
• To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with the Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Europe
In this region the Barryvox® W-Link operates in the 868MHz band.
Type / Model: Barryvox® 7600.0031 (W-Link enabled)
For additional information concerning the «EU Declaration of
Conformity», please visit: www.mammut.com/BarryvoxManual
Barryvox® 7600.0036 (W-Link disabled)
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
С настоящото Mammut Sports Group AG декларира, че този тип радиосъоръжение Barryvox® е в съответствие с Директива 2014/53/ЕС.
Цялостният текст на ЕС декларацията за съответствие може да се намери на следния интернет адрес: www.mammut.ch/BarryvoxManual
Tímto Mammut Sports Group AG prohlašuje, že typ rádiového zařízení Barryvox® je v souladu se směrnicí 2014/53/EU.
Úplné znění EU prohlášení o shodě je k dispozici na této internetové adrese: www.mammut.ch/BarryvoxManual
Hermed erklærer Mammut Sports Group AG, at radioudstyrstypen Barryvox® er i overensstemmelse med direktiv 2014/53/EU.
EU-overensstemmelseserklæringens fulde tekst kan findes på følgende internetadresse: www.mammut.ch/BarryvoxManual
Hiermit erklärt Mammut Sports Group AG, dass der Funkanlagentyp Barryvox® der Richtlinie 2014/53/EU entspricht. Der vollständige Text der EU-Konformitätserklärung ist unter der folgenden Internetadresse verfügbar: www.mammut.ch/BarryvoxManual
Käesolevaga deklareerib Mammut Sports Group AG, et käesolev raadioseadme tüüp Barryvox® vastab direktiivi 2014/53/EL nõuetele.
ELi vastavusdeklaratsiooni täielik tekst on kättesaadav järgmisel internetiaadressil: www.mammut.ch/BarryvoxManual
Hereby, Mammut Sports Group AG declares that the radio equipment type Barryvox® is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.mammut.ch/BarryvoxManual
Por la presente, Mammut Sports Group AG declara que el tipo de equipo radioeléctrico Barryvox® es conforme con la Directiva 2014/53/UE.
El texto completo de la declaración UE de conformidad está disponible en la dirección Internet siguiente:
Με την παρούσα ο/η Mammut Sports Group AG, δηλώνει ότι ο ραδιοεξοπλισμός Barryvox® πληροί την οδηγία 2014/53/ΕΕ. Το πλήρες κείμενο της
δήλωσης συμμόρφωσης ΕΕ διατίθεται στην ακόλουθη ιστοσελίδα στο διαδίκτυο: www.mammut.ch/BarryvoxManual
Le soussigné, Mammut Sports Group AG, déclare que l‘équipement radioélectrique du type Barryvox® est conforme à la directive 2014/53/UE
complet de la déclaration UE de conformité est disponible à l‘adresse internet suivante: www.mammut.ch/BarryvoxManual
Mammut Sports Group AG ovime izjavljuje da je radijska oprema tipa Barryvox® u skladu s Direktivom 2014/53/EU.
Cjeloviti tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na sljedećoj internetskoj adresi: www.mammut.ch/BarryvoxManual
www.mammut.ch/BarryvoxManual
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Il fabbricante, Mammut Sports Group AG, dichiara che il tipo di apparecchiatura radio
Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformità UE è disponibile al seguente indirizzo Internet: www.mammut.ch/BarryvoxManual
Ar šo Mammut Sports Group AG deklarē, ka radioiekārta Barryvox® atbilst Direktīvai 2014/53/ES.
Pilns ES atbilstības deklarācijas teksts ir pieejams šādā interneta vietnē: www.mammut.ch/BarryvoxManual
Aš, Mammut Sports Group AG, patvirtinu, kad radijo įrenginių tipas Barryvox® atitinka Direktyvą 2014/53/ES.
Visas ES atitikties deklaracijos tekstas prieinamas šiuo interneto adresu: www.mammut.ch/BarryvoxManual
Hierbij verklaar ik, Mammut Sports Group AG, dat het type radioapparatuur Barryvox® conform is met Richtlijn 2014/53/EU.
De volledige tekst van de EU-conformiteitsverklaring kan worden geraadpleegd op het volgende internetadres: www.mammut.ch/BarryvoxManual
B‘dan, Mammut Sports Group AG, niddikjara li dan it-tip ta‘ tagħmir tar-radju Barryvox® huwa konformi mad-Direttiva 2014/53/UE.
It-test kollu tad-dikjarazzjoni ta‘ konformità tal-UE huwa disponibbli f‘dan l-indirizz tal-Internet li ġej: www.mammut.ch/BarryvoxManual
Mammut Sports Group AG igazolja, hogy a Barryvox® típusú rádióberendezés megfelel a 2014/53/EU irányelvnek.
Az EU-megfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes szövege elérhető a következő internetes címen: www.mammut.ch/BarryvoxManual
Mammut Sports Group AG niniejszym oświadcza, że typ urządzenia radiowego Barryvox® jest zgodny z dyrektywą 2014/53/UE.
Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodności UE jest dostępny pod następującym adresem internetowym: www.mammut.ch/BarryvoxManual
Prin prezenta, Mammut Sports Group AG declară că tipul de echipamente radio Barryvox® este în conformitate cu Directiva 2014/53/UE. Textul integral
al declarației UE de conformitate este disponibil la următoarea adresă internet: www.mammut.ch/BarryvoxManual
O abaixo assinado Mammut Sports Group AG declara que o presente tipo de equipamento de rádio Barryvox® está em conformidade com a Diretiva 2014/53/
UE. O texto integral da declaração de conformidade está disponível no seguinte endereço de Internet: www.mammut.ch/BarryvoxManual
Mammut Sports Group AG potrjuje, da je tip radijske opreme Barryvox® skladen z Direktivo 2014/53/EU.
Celotno besedilo izjave EU o skladnosti je na voljo na naslednjem spletnem naslovu: www.mammut.ch/BarryvoxManual
Mammut Sports Group AG týmto vyhlasuje, že rádiové zariadenie typu [označenie typu rádiového zariadenia] je v súlade so smernicou 2014/53/EÚ.
Úplné EÚ vyhlásenie o zhode je k dispozícii na tejto internetovej adrese: www.mammut.ch/BarryvoxManual
Mammut Sports Group AG vakuuttaa, että radiolaitetyyppi Barryvox® on direktiivin 2014/53/EU mukainen. EU-vaatimustenmukaisuusvakuutuksen
täysimittainen teksti on saatavilla seuraavassa internetosoitteessa: www.mammut.ch/BarryvoxManual
Härmed försäkrar Mammut Sports Group AG att denna typ av radioutrustning Barryvox® överensstämmer med direktiv 2014/53/EU.
Den fullständiga texten till EU-försäkran om överensstämmelse finns på följande webbadress: www.mammut.ch/BarryvoxManual
Barryvox® è conforme alla direttiva 2014/53/UE.
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