Black Diamond Equipment IPROBE01 Avalanche Beacon Receiver User Manual UserMan

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iPROBE CARBONELECTRONIC AVALANCHE PROBEPREMIUM ALPINE PERFORMANCE
We’re delighted that you have chosen to purchase an electronic avalanche probe PIEPS iPROBE! The PIEPS iPROBE is designed to validate a prior pin-pointing and additionally to determine the position of a buried victim. Together with an avalanche transceiver and an avalanche shovel it belongs to the recommended standard avalanche safety gear of back country skiers, freerides or mountain rescuers! In combination with PIEPS avalanche transceivers (PIEPS DSP or PIEPS Freeride) a new and efficient solution for multiple burials is given.1 iProbe handle2 Button MARK: Deactivate/activate the located transceiver with iPROBE support3 The optical target indicator is blinking while approaching each avalanche transceiver4 The acoustical target indicator is “beeping” while approaching each avalanche transceiver. Once the distance is getting closer than 50 cm -> continuous tone5 Quick-closing latch for efficient assembly of the probe6 Robust tubes made of extremely light and high quality carbon fiber – space saving collapsible using the mounted velcro strap7 Coating for perfect grip – even with winter gloves8 Printed centimetre-graduation to estimate burial deep and to assist getting snow profiles9 Probe Tipp with integrated electronic – locates all different avalanche transceiversDEAR FELLOW MOUNTAINEER / SKIER!IMPORTANT! A thorough under-standing of the topic of avalanche prevention is just as indispensable as regular practice of victim search in accident situations. In cases of multiple burials in combination with transceivers other than PIEPS DSP and PIEPS Freeride, it’s recommended to use, to practice and to apply well published general search strategies and search methods.234576918
OPERATION OF THE IPROBE1Following the successfully pin pointing, done with your avalanche transceiver:■ Just turn the main switch on your iPROBE to “ON” and start grid shaped probing (perpendicular to the surface of the snow). (Fig.1)■ Probing length mechanical: 2,25m (Fig. 2-A), probing length electronical: approx. to 2m (Fig. 2-B); Total probing length (mechanical + electronical): approx. 4 m (Fig.2)■ The generated tone and the generated light indication approximates the distance from the probe tip to the transmitting avalanche beacon: >2m: no tone, not light on the probe handle <2m and >0,5m: a steady tone sequence (“piep__piep__piep_”) is generated and the lights are blinking synchronously■ Once the probe Tipp is getting closer than 50cm to the transmitting beacon, a continuous tone („Piiiiiiiiiiiiiip”) and a continuous light of the optical indica tor shows you a target hit! (Fig.3) The indication of a target hit and a target approach is working with all transceiver which is working according the current standards.Once you get the continous tone (target hit), keep the probe in this position and press “MARK” at the probes handle until the continuous tone chanes to a short “piep___piep___pieps…”.If the located transceiver fully supports the PIEPS iPROBE, it’s transmitting signal is switched off temporarly and the first victime disappears from the searching transceiver. In this case beacons like PIEPS DSP or PIEPS Freeride will guide you automatically to the next strongest signal (buried victim). Pressing the “MARK” button for more than 2 sec. or removing the iPROBE from the close-up range (>50cm) the beacon starts transmitting again.Avalanche beacons with iPROBE support: PIEPS DSP with release 5.0 (or higher), PIEPS Freeride2 3
MULTIPLE BURIALSSituation: 2 burials having transcei-vers with PIEPS iPROBE-Support (PIEPS Freeride and PIEPS DSP 5.0). Two res-cuer are equipped with the PIEPS safety system: Rescuer A with PIEPS DSP 5.0, electronic probe PIEPS iRPOBE, PIEPS shovel PRO. Rescuer B with PIEPS Fre-eride, electronic probe PIEPS iPROBE, PIEPS shovel PRO.The two rescuers organize themselves (see “IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTS”) and start searching using the given search strip with.(1) Rescuer A is he first who gets a signal and follows the direction indication to victim A.(2) Rescuer B is unpacking his PIEPS shovel PRO and his electronic PIEPS iPROBE from the safety gear compartment of his PIEPS backpack Myotis, gets ready to work and hurries to rescuer A.(3) After successfully pin-pointing with his 3-antenna transceiver PIEPS DSP (only one maximum) rescuer A starts grid-shaped probing with the electronic PIEPS iPROBE. The acoustical continuous tone of the iPROBE and the light indication validates the probe hit (<50cm to the target). Now rescuer A presses the MARK button which deactivates a further transmission of the beacon (only working with iPROBE support) of victim A.(4) Automatically the display if the PIEPS DSP from rescuer A is guiding directly to the next buried victim. Now the display shows “only 1 victim”.(5) While rescuer A is taking the probe from rescuer B, following the direction indication of his PIEPS DSP guiding to the next victim B, rescuer B starts to dig and recover victim A.(6) Rescuer A now is hurrying to victim B. After pin pointing he is probing again until he has found the victim. The PIEPS iPROBE again validates the hitting of the victim. He immediately starts to dig out and to recover the victim.Solution with the PIEPS safety system:Fastest possible reception of a first signal due to the all-around range of the PIEPS DSP - most accuratpin pointing due to the 3 antenna system from PIEPS, validation of a target hit while probing using the iPROBE – indication of the next strongest signal on the PIEPS DSP – efficient and easy shovelling using PIEPS shovel PRO.PIEPS safety system – in an emergency every second counts!
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A victim has the best chance of being rescued if the largest possible number of companions in a given group have not been buried and work efficiently as a team on the task of rescuing their companion. In the event of an accident, the most important considerations are STAY CALM, OBSERVE, RAISE THE ALARM.(1) Determine location of coverage and disappearance How many victims buried? Are there several companions ready to engage in rescue? The most experienced person takes over assignment and management – see PIEPS DVD “Slab avalanche – what to do?”(2) Call emergency services Dial 112 (EU), if this is possible without losing time.(3) Establish search areas Where are the probable burial locations?(4) Surface search Search for the avalanche cone with your eyes and ears.(5) Search with avalanche transceiver Switch off non-searching avalanche transceivers.(6) Depth measurement Check the search results. Leave transponder in place. Deactivate the avalanche transceiver using iProbe by means of iPROBE Support. (7) Dig Start digging at a distance from the transponder equal to the indicated depth of burial. Dig over a large area. Watch out for any breathing cavity by the victim.(8) Rescue and first aid First clear the face and airways. Protect from cold.IMPORTANT! Ensure that, during search, there are no electronic devices (e.g. mobile phones, radio equipment etc.) or massive metal items in the immediate vicinity. The fundamental rules for the procedure in the event of an accident, in line with relevant technical publications and material from avalanche training courses, must be complied with.IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTS
SPECIFICATIONSTECHNICAL DATADevise designation: PIEPS iPROBESystem: Electronic avalanche probe with high quality carbon tubesReceiving frequency: 457 kHz (intern. transceiver standard)Power supply: 1 Battery, Alkaline (AA), LR6, 1,5VBattery lifetime: min. 200 hApproaching range: 2 MeterTargeting range: 50 cmTemperatur range: -20°C bis +45°CWeight: ca. 290 gProbing length: 2,25 m (mechanically)Probing length total: approx. 4 m (mechanically + electronic target range)WARRANTY CONDITIONS• Thedeviceisguaranteedbythemanufactureragainstdefectsinmaterial and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase.• Thiswarrantydoesnotapplytodamagecausedbyincorrectuseor normal wear and tear.• Anyfurtherwarrantyorliabilityforconsequentialdamageisexpresslyexcluded.• Warrantyclaimsshouldbeaddressed-enclosingthereceiptofpurchase– to the relevant sales outlet or directly to PIEPS.CERTIFICATION: Warning: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer, responsible for compliance, could void the user`s autority to operate this device.Europe: Manufacturer: PIEPS GmbH, Country of manufacture: Austria; Gerätetype: PIEPS Freeride; The device conforms to the Standard WEEE 2002/96/EC Canada: IC: 7262A-IPROB01; USA: FCC ID: REMIPROBE01, This device conforms to Paragraph 15 of the FCC regulations.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause hamful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference thar may cause undesired operation.CONFORMITY: PIEPS GmbH declares hereby, that the product PIEPS iPROBE fulfils all requirements and regulations of directive 1999/5/EC! The declaration of conformity can be down-loaded at the following source: http://www.pieps.com/certification_pieps.pdfMANUFACTURER, SALES AND SERVICEPIEPS GmbH, Frauentalerstraße 102, 8530 Deutschlandsberg, Austriae-mail: office@pieps.com, www.pieps.comAll information supplied without liability.
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