Mammut Barryvox User Manual

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Mammut Sports Group Inc.
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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 ocial
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
Reference Manual).

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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.

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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!

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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:

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Battery charge in both devices greater 30%.

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Only one upgrade can be done at a time in the same build-

ing or within 50m radius.

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Only devices of the same w-link region (no device-to-device

upgrade for devices purchased in Japan).

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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

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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
check by pressing the key.

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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

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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
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3 m

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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