PIEPS iPROBE User manual
iPROBE CARBON
ELECTRONIC AVALANCHE PROBE
PREMIUM 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.
1iProbe handle
2Button MARK: Deactivate/activate the
located transceiver with iPROBE support
3The optical target indicator is blinking while
approaching each avalanche transceiver
4The acoustical target indicator is “beeping”
while approaching each avalanche transceiver.
Once the distance is getting closer than 50 cm
-> continuous tone
5Quick-closing latch for efficient assembly
of the probe
6Robust tubes made of extremely light and high
quality carbon fiber – space saving collapsible
using the mounted velcro strap
7Coating for perfect grip – even with winter gloves
8Printed centimetre-graduation to estimate burial
deep and to assist getting snow profiles
9Probe Tipp with integrated electronic –
locates all different avalanche transceivers
DEAR 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.
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OPERATION OF THE IPROBE
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Following 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 Freeride
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MULTIPLE BURIALS
Situation: 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!
iPROBE
iPROBE
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Victim A
Victim B
Rescuer A Rescuer B
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Rescuer A
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
SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL DATA
Devise designation: PIEPS iPROBE
System: Electronic avalanche probe
with high quality carbon tubes
Receiving frequency: 457 kHz (intern. transceiver standard)
Power supply: 1 Battery, Alkaline (AA), LR6, 1,5V
Battery lifetime: min. 200 h
Approaching range: 2 Meter
Targeting range: 50 cm
Temperatur range: -20°C bis +45°C
Weight: ca. 290 g
Probing length: 2,25 m (mechanically)
Probing length total: approx. 4 m (mechanically + electronic target range)
WARRANTY CONDITIONS
• Thedeviceisguaranteedbythemanufactureragainstdefectsinmaterial
and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase.
• Thiswarrantydoesnotapplytodamagecausedbyincorrectuseor
normal wear and tear.
• Anyfurtherwarrantyorliabilityforconsequentialdamageisexpresslyexcluded.
• Warrantyclaimsshouldbeaddressed-enclosingthereceiptofpurchase–
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.pdf
MANUFACTURER, SALES AND SERVICE
PIEPS GmbH, Frauentalerstraße 102, 8530 Deutschlandsberg, Austria
All information supplied without liability.
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