Ortovox S1 User manual

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Avalanc e Transceiver
Appareil de rec erc e de victimes d’avalanc e
Loccalizzatore A.R.T.VA.
Aparato de búsqueda de víctimas de avalanc as
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Manual
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Istruzioni per l'uso
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Scanning t e avalanc e track for transmitters and locating eac signal quickly and exactly are the
decisive advantages f the ORTOVOX avalanche transceiver S1. An imme- diate search with an avalanche transceiver and a rescue using ava- lanche sh vels and a pr be that is carried ut by the t ur participants themselves ffers the best chance f survival f r an avalanche victim. When third party help has t be cal- led t the scene it usually arrives t late! Pay attenti n t the avalanche rep rt and select safe r utes. Always take the avalanche trans- ceiver S1 with y u t gether with the necessary ORTOVOX SAFETY PRODUCTS such as an avalanche sh vel and a pr be. Read the S1 perating instructi ns carefully and practice b th the handling f y ur avalanche transceiver S1 and ava- lanche search pr cedures. Inf rmati n n ORTOVOX pr ducts and safety n tices can be f und n the ORTOVOX website at
www.ortovox.com C ntact us by e-mail at [email protected] ORTOVOX wishes y u w nderful, safe t urs!
CONTENT Operating elements 01 Tec nical data 36 EU Declaration of Conformity 36 QUICK REFERENCE 37 Signal searc , coarse searc , fine searc , pinpoint location 40 Exdended operating instructions 46 MENUE 47 Daily function test 50 Locating several avalanc e victims 52 Acoustic emergency reception 56 Interference 60 Battery c ange 61 Warranty 62 Service 63 Index of key words 64 Service addresses 164 www.ortovox.com Current avalanc e warning service information!

TECHNICAL DATA
DEVICE DESIGNATION: ORTOVOX S1
FUNCTION: digital with ac ustic emergency perati n
CASING: erg n mic, waterpr f, impact-resistant
DIMENSIONS: 120 x 80 x 30 mm (cl sed);
215 x 80 x 30 mm ( pen)
FREQUENCY
Transmitting: 457 kHz
The S1 can receive signals fr m any standard
avalanche transceiver with n limitati ns
DIGITAL RECEPTION RANGE: up t 60 m
SEARCH STRIP WIDTH: up t 50 m
TEMPERATURE RANGE: -20° C t +45° C
IF THE TRANSCEIVER GETS WET, DO NOT USE DIRECT
HEAT, I.E. SUCH AS A HAIR DRYER; TO DRY IT OUT. HEAT
APPLIED IN SUCH A DIRECT MANNER MAY PERMANENT-
LY DAMAGE THE DEVICE BEYOND REPAIR.
POWER SUPPLY:
3 alkaline AAA Mign n 1.5 V LR 03 batteries
OPERATING TIME
TRANSMITTING: ab ut 250 h urs
RECEIVING: ab ut 15 h urs
WEIGHT: appr ximately 245 g incl. batteries,
carrying case appr ximately 120g
SELECTABLE; ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
• Infrared interface
• C mpass
• Inclin meter: 0 – 60°
• Therm meter: -20° t +45°C
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer:
X-log Elektronik GmbH
Resp nsible pers n:
Jo ann Nowotny,
Ba n ofstr. 95,
D-82166 Gräfelfing
declares that the pr duct:
Type: ORTOVOX
M del: S1
Intended Purp se:
Searc ing for avalanc e victims
when used as intended satisfies the
basic requirements in acc rdance
with Article 3 f the R&TTE guide-
lines, Directive 1999/5/EC, and
that the f ll wing standards have
been applied:
1. Healt
(Article 3.1.a f the R&TTE guidelines)
ETS 300 718 issue: 05/01
2. Safety
(Article 3.1.a f the R&TTE guidelines)
ETS 300 718 issue: 05/01
3. Electromagnetic compatibility
(Article 3.1.b f the R&TTE guidelines)
ETSI EN 300 718-1
issue: 05/01
4. Efficient use of t e radio
frequency spectrum
(Article 3.2 f the R&TTE guidelines)
ETSI EN 300 718-2
issue: 05/01
5. Electromagnetic compatibility
and radio spectrum matters
(Article 3.3.e f the R&TTE
guidelines)
ETSI EN 300 718-3
issue 2004/02
Gräfelfing, July, 26, 2010
(City/date f the Declarati n f C nf rmity)
p. p. Andrea Reintges
(name)
INFORMATION FOR THE USER:
C anges or modifications to t is device not approved by ORTOVOX can void t e users aut ority to operate t e equipment.
FCC ID KF5ORTOVOXS1
This device c mplies with Part 15 f the FCC Rules. Operati n is subject t the f ll wing tw c nditi ns:
(1) the device may n t cause harmful interference and (2) the device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired perati n. This equipment has been tested and f und t c mply with the limits f r
an intenti nal radiat r pursuant t part 15 f the FCC Rules. These limits are designed t pr vide reas nable pr tecti n
against harmful interference in a residential installati n. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radi frequen-
cy energy and if n t installed and used in acc rdance with the instructi ns may cause harmful interference t radi c m-
municati ns. H wever, there is n guarantee that interference will n t ccur in a particular installati n. If this equipment
d es cause harmful interference t radi r televisi n recepti n, which can be determined by turning the equipment ff
and n, the user is enc uraged t try t c rrect the interference by ne r m re f the f ll wing measures:
• Re rient r rel cate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separati n between the equipment and receiver.
• C nnect the equipment int an utlet n a circuit different fr m that t which the receiver is c nnected.
• C nsult the dealer r an experienced radi /TV technician f r help.
The ORTOVOX S1 surpasses the high requirements f Eur pean standard EN 300 718.

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QU CK REFERENCE FOR THE ORTOVOX S1 AVALANCHE TRANSCEIVER
WEARING THE PROTECTIVE CASE
H ld the sh ulder strap n the pr tective
case by the silver-c l ured applicati n
and place this ver y ur head and sh ul-
der. Pull the free end f the strap ar und
y ur back and c nnect t the case using
the snap buckle.
SWITCH ON AND OFF
SWITCH ON
Turn ON/OFF switch (1) cl ckwise 90°.
The transmissi n m nit ring lights (6)
are n w flashing. When the battery capacity is between 99 and 75%,
3 sh rt ac ustic signals are emitted; between 74 and 50% battery
capacity, 2 sh rt ac ustic signals are emitted; between 49 and 25%
battery capacity, 1 sh rt ac ustic signal is emitted and if the battery
capacity is less than 25%, a c ntinu us alarm signal is emitted. If the
equipment selt-test was n t able t be c mpleted p sitively, a warning
signal is emitted at regular intervals.
SWITCH OFF
Turn ON/OFF switch c unter
cl ckwise 90°.
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TO OPEN
Take the S1 fr m its pr tective
case, press the release
butt n (5) n the left
side and then pen
the S1 unit.
TRANSCEIVER SELF-TEST AND
TRANSMISSION MODE
When the device is pened up, nce the S1 has been switched ON the
transceiver self-test can be watched n the display. Symb ls f r trans-
missi n, resepti n, additi nal functi ns and battery capacity are c n-
firmed with ticks. The sens rs n the S1 f r measuring temperature,
sl pe and the earth’s magnetism are calibrated.
Cl se S1 after a p sitive transceiver self-test. This switches the S1 t
transmissi n m de.
f an error function or fault is detected, the warning triangle appears.
ERROR MESSAGE
During the self-test the transmit and receive functi ns, the sens rs and
the battery capacity are tested. An err r message is sh wn n the dis-
play with the warning triangle next t the checked functi n; in additi n 5
warning signals s und. An err r message can be triggered by the imme-

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diate pr ximity t an ther transmitting avalanche transceiver, m bile
ph ne, wireless device, large metal parts r str ng magnetic field.
W at t e most important error messages mean:
E0001: transmitter E0004: magnetic sens rs
E0002: receiver E0008: sl pe sens rs
E0003: transmitter and receiver
If ne f the ab ve r an ther err r message is displayed, then carry
ut the self-test again in the pen in surr undings with ut interfe-
rence. When d ing s , it is essential t make sure that n ther trans-
mitters are nearby. Switch ff all s urces f interference (m bile ph -
nes, wireless devices etc.) r m ve them well away.
If the malfuncti n is displayed again, then send this avalanche transcei-
ver t the ORTOVOX service department.
Pe ple wearing a heart pacemaker are rec mmended t wear the S1
n the right side f their b dy. It is essential t bserve the pacema-
ker manufacturer's instructi ns!
The S1will n w transmit and the transmissi n indicati n lights n the
side (6) will flash.
RECEIVE = SEARCH
Press the release butt n (5)
n the left side f the
beac n and pen the
S1. The search
situati n will be
displayed aut matically
n the screen (7).
ORTOVOX recommends switching off mobile
phones and radio equipment when locating!

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SIGNAL SEARCH:
Turn the S1 left and right thr ugh an angle f appr x. 30°
during the SIGNAL SEARCH (= search f r the first signal)
and tilt it m derately up and d wn. This c mpensates f r
particularly unfav urable p siti ns f the transmitting
antenna and the signal can be picked up even earlier. If
there is n transmissi n signal being received then the
screen will aut matically display instructi ns t carry ut
a signal search. Search the avalanche track in search
strips f 50 m !
COARSE SEARCH:
Hold the S1 in a horizontal (flat) position during the
search!
At appr ximately 60 m distance fr m the victim the
victim symb l will appear n the display screen (7) with
the digital measurement (i.e 55).
The searcher aims the vertical line t the middle f the
victim symb l and then m ves t wards the victim. The
ac ustic signal fr m the l udspeaker will s und faster
as the distance reduces and thus c nfirm
the measurement result.
If the S1 again has t determine the initial
signal, the instructi n t piv t the S1 appe-
ars n the display.
The distance t the victim is n w 20 m. Tw further vic-
tims are sh wn at distances f 25 m and 30 m by a
small ic n. The nearest victim (large ic n) at a distance
f ab ut 20 m remains targeted. When there are seve-
ral pe ple searching, each f the signals displayed can
be targeted and simultane usly l cated by the ther
searchers.

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The patented circular illustrati n with tendency indicati n
n the S1 makes fine search c nsiderably easier, faster,
and m re precise. The pr cess f fine search begins aut -
matically at a distance f 3m. The searcher is appr aching
the victim: the arr ws sh w t wards the center f the
circle (tendency indicati n). The cl ser he c mes t the
victim the faster the ac ustic signal s unds.
Hold the S1 steady in front of you. Do not turn the S1
during fine search!
The searcher is appr aching the victim: the distance is
2m, the circle bec mes smaller and the arr ws are p in-
ting t the center f the circle.
The searcher is m ving away fr m the victim.
The circle bec mes larger, the arr ws are p inting ut-
wards as the distance increases. The previ usly achie-
ved, cl ser p siti n is st red and is referenced by the
inner, lighter circle sh wn n the screen.
The searcher is nce again appr aching the victim. The
circle is bec ming smaller, the arr ws are p inting t the
center and the distance t the victim is reducing.
The victim has been l cated at a depth f 0.3 m.
N smaller numbers and n smaller circles are visible.
FINE SEARCH WITH TENDENCY INDICATION:

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Pinpont searc and probing
Mark the exact p int with the pr be.
Mark
T mark the l cated pers n, the “OK- butt n” (2)
is pressed once.
The marking flag appears in the display where
the l cated pers n is buried.
Cancelling marking
The marking f the last pers n l cated can be cancelled by pressing the
“OK-butt n” (2) again. A new fine search can be started immediately.
If a sec nd (third) victim is within a 3 m radius, the signal first f und
cann t be cancelled. In this case the fine search f ther victims
c ntinues in a c nsecutive manner as circle ic ns appear giving their
specific respective distances, sh uld the situati n arise.
If the victim is sh wn behind where y u are standing,
then change directi n by 180°, h me in n the victim
again and walk t wards the victim.

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Deep burial
In the case f a burial depths f 3.0 t max. 7.0 m, fine search is
triggered by cr ssing the fine search area twice.
Y u will kn w that the area is being cr ssed when the distance indica-
t r first dr ps t appr x. 4 t 7 m and then rises again when y u c n-
tinue walking. Turn ar und and watch again h w the indicat r first
dr ps and then increases. After turning ar und again the fine search
indicat r appears and y u can determine the exact p siti n as usual
by using the grid search.
Marking a transmitter at a depth f m re than appr x. 6 – 7 m is n t
p ssible - in this case the victim's p siti n is f und by determining the
smallest distance indicati n. After that, every victim sh wn n the dis-
play can be h med n, l cated and marked.
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Crossing t e victim’s position
twice in t e fine searc
area enables t e position
to be marked up to a burial
dept of 7,0 m
Burial depth: up t appr x. 7,0 m
up to 7,0 m
Extended fine search
area: up t 7,0 m
Fine search area:
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Simultaneous location of two victims by 2 rescuers
The S1 display sh ws the relative p siti n and distance f the avalan-
che victims. Each f the transmitters displayed can be h med n and
thus directly l cated. 2 rescuers can l cate the h med n transmit-
ter independently f each ther and thus save valuable time when
rescuing the victims.

KURZANLE TUNG für das LVS-Gerät ORTOVOX S1
DEUTSCHENGLISH
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verage time needed to free a person from a snow depth of approximately 1m:
The illustration shows the
effect of useful equipment in
rescuing an avalanche victim
from a depth of 1m.
Y u sh uld check the EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT n the day bef re the
t ur t ensure that it is c mplete and functi nal (e.g. avalanche trans-
ceivers).
Avalanc e transceiver, probe + s ovel
11 minutes
Avalanc e transceiver + s ovel
25 minutes
Only avalanc e transceiver, ands, ski, snowboard
1–2 ours
Illustrati n: D minique Stumpert
EVERY MEMBER OF THE GROUP SHOULD HAVE
THE FOLLOW NG BAS C EQU PMENT:
Avalanc e transceiver
Mere p ssessi n f an avalanche transceiver d es n t suffice. Each member
f the gr up must be familiar with his device and practise with it regularly.
(See www. rt v x.c m f r practice pp rtunities).
Avalanc e s ovel
Rescuing avalanche victims is nly p ssible with a sh vel.
Avalanc e probe
A pr be is required f r fastest p ssible precise l cati n with the pinp int
search pr cedure.
First-aid kit
F r administrati n f first-aid t the injured
Bivouac sack
Pr tects against hyp thermia and can be used as a transp rt aid.
Supplemental equipment f r added safety
M bile ph ne f r rganizing pr fessi nal help
Eac member of t e group as an avalanc e transceiver on t eir person
and a s ovel and probe in t e backpack.
Decisi n-making strategies are necessary when planning a t ur.
F r m re inf rmati n c ntact the avalanche warning services and
Alpine rganisati ns in y ur c untry.

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EXTENDED OPERAT NG NSTRUCT ONS
FOR THE AVALANCHE TRANSCEIVER ORTOVOX S1
TRANSMISSION AND AUTOMATIC SAFETY SWITCHBACK
FOR TRANSMIT (MOTION SENSOR):
If the S1 is m ti nless f r 90 sec nds while pen then the transmis-
si n m de will be aut matically activated fr m every functi n depen-
ding n the setting selected. In the event f a subsequent avalanche
the S1 switches t transmissi n after 90 sec nds (fact ry setting;
time can be set at 30, 60 and 120 sec nds via the “settings” menu).
SIGNAL SEARCH (= searc for first signal):
M ve thr ugh the presumed search area in stripes with a width f 50 m
while ensuring 25 m distance fr m the side edge f the avalanche.
Several searc ers:
The distance between
searchers is 50 m.

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MENU
• Accessing the menu: Press f r m re than 3 sec nds
• Select functi n: Press several times
• C nfirm functi n: Press
Searc
Searc for more
t an 3 victims
Compass
Temperature
and inclination
Quick test wit
limited range (approx. 5 m)
Acoustic searc
Settings

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STATUS DISPLAY
If the S1 detects 4 r m re victims (=multiple burials), the "4+" ic n
appears n the status line f the display
T e searc er is
requested to select t e
function from t e menu.
Warning in case of
low battery
Warning in case of fault
Warning: Automatic
transmission switc
over is switc ed off.

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SOFTKEYS
The keys and have several functi ns.
The s ftkeys sh w the respective key functi n:
Adjust contrast
Scroll forward
in menu
Select menu
Note of marking
in pinpoint location
Remove marking of
all located transmitters
Query transmission fault
during partner test
Access submenu
Confirm a selected function
Temperature and
slope measurement
Recording t e measured slope
Carrying out a new slope measurement
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DAILY FUNCTION TEST BEFORE STARTING A TOUR!
C ecking t e receivers:
• All participants set their S1 t ‘RECEIVE’.
• A gr up member (preferably the gr up leader) sets his/her S1
t ‘TRANSMIT’.
• If all gr up members have ac ustic and ptical recepti n then
the gr up members’ receivers are w rking, as is the transmitter f
the gr up leader.
• The gr up leader n w m ves away fr m the gr up until n gr up
member is still receiving a signal.
• The gr up members see the increase in distance f the gr up
leader n their displays and can thus test the recepti n range
f their S1.
C ecking t e transmitters:
• The gr up leader pens his S1 (=recepti n p siti n). The gr up
members cl se their S1 (transmissi n p siti n) and pass the gr up
leader's receiver ONE BY ONE at a distance f 20 m.
At the same time, the fine search is tested appr aching under 3 m !
The S1 all ws the temperature
and the sl pe angle t be measured.
Measuring t e slope:
The t lerance f the sl pe sens rs at 30° (degrees)
can be up t +-5°. The determined measurement can
be kept by pressing the "OK" butt n (2). A new measu-
rement can be taken by pressing the “OK” butt n (2)
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If a fault turns up n the checked device then the war-
ning triangle appears n the display. The warning trian-
gle signals a seri us device fault n the checked device.
P ssible faults can be queried by pressing
the -butt n (2).
Deviati n fr m the
• Transmissi n frequency (457 kHz)
• Transmissi n peri d
• Peri d length
G back t the sh rt test using the -butt n (2).
If a fault is displayed please send your transceiver directly to your ORTOVOX
service office for inspection (see page 164).
QUICK TEST with limited range
(test f the transmitters)
The gr up leader sets his/her S1
t “transmit test” via menu item
(= limited range).
If the S1 receives an audible (via the l udspeaker) and
visible signal (circle with 2 pers ns) fr m each individual
avalanche transceiver then the transmissi n functi n f
the units t be tested and the recepti n functi n f the
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The S1 separates the signals aut matically.
Once the fine search f the first victim is finished, this
signal can be marked by pressing the “OK-butt n” (2).
Instead f the victim symb l, a flag n w appears where
the victim is buried. At the same time the symb l f r the
next nearest victim is enlarged.
This marking can be cancelled by pressing the "OK" butt n (2) t check
the fine search again if necessary. (This is n t p ssible if several vic-
tims are transmitting within a 3 m radius.)
It is necessary t have a sh rt pause between the signals. It may take
slightly l nger t be able t separate three r m re signals due t
signal verlap. The receiver needs adequate time t differentiate bet-
ween each additi nal transmitted signal.Thus it is practically imp ssi-
ble t separate m re than 3-4 signals within a reas nable time
and t sh w them n the display. The S1 theref re aut matically redu-
ces its range until the number f signals has been reduced t a quan-
tity that can be displayed in a reas nable time.
MPORTANT NOTES REGARD NG S GNAL SEPARAT ON:
Thank you for purchasing the Ortovox S1 employing the most innovative
technology amongst our avalanche beacons. You will find its unique visual
representation and the advanced signal separation technology very helpful
while searching for one or even more buried persons. Nonetheless, we
want to draw your attention to some important aspects of search, espe-
cially in multiple-burial scenarios, and their physical background:
In real avalanche accidents, frequently two or more persons are buried
with their beacons transmitting at the same time. Sometimes, and unpre-
dictably, two or even more beacons are transmitting their impulses exact-
LOCATING SEVERAL AVALANCHE VICTIMS
(SIGNAL SEPARATION):

When several transmissi n signals interfere with ne
an ther, a l cati n pr cedure is n t p ssible. Theref re
the st p sign appears f r a few sec nds. Wait until st p
hand disappears and then c ntinue t l cate!
When there are m re than 3 t 4 transmissi n signals,
y u will see “4+” t p left. Access this functi n with the
“menu” butt n (3).
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ly simultaneously for a longer period of time. The transmitted signals of two
analog beacons with long pulse durations or digital beacons transmitting
simultaneously overlap and mix up. Frequently they can no longer be sepa-
rated for physical reasons. In such an overlap state, a single transmitter's
signal cannot be measured, neither using analog nor digital technology.
Unfortunately, such an overlap state can continue for 30 or more seconds
in some cases. It is necessary to wait until two overlapping impulses are
drifting apart. Using the Ortovox S1, you can solve this physically determin-
ed problem applying the following three search strategies:
1. Switch to the 4+-Mode and use micro search stripes with
a width of at most 5 m or 16 ft (cf. p.54)
2. Use the Ortovox sector search strategy (cf. p.55).
You can combine this strategy with the 4+-mode.
3. Switch to the acoustic search mode (cf. p.56)
dvice: If the number of buried persons is not known or unsure, for safety
reasons it is required to use one of the before mentioned methods to
detect and locate potential further buried persons.
For detailed information please visit our website at www.ortovox.com
Select “4+” mode to locate more than 3 transmitters
ccess the menu with the key and select the function