PIEPS Pro IPS Device User Guide

PIEPS Pro IPS Device

FIGURES

1. PIEPS PRO IPS

2. DISPLAY

3. CARRYING

4. SELBSTTEST
   AUTO-CONTROLE

5. SEARCH MODE

QUICK START GUIDE

WARNING

• NOTICE! The user must read the operating manual! This manual is a short description. Some functions are mentioned only partly or are missing completely. Please take time to read the full manual carefully. You can download it from the .appropriate product page on our website: www.pieps.rom 

• NOTICE! An avalanche beacon does not protect against avalanches! Detailed knowledge of avalanche prevention is as indispensable as regularly practicing victim searches: in an emergency.

• The following procedures and t ps relate only to special usage in conjunction with the PIEPS. PRO IPS. The basic line of action in .an emergency – .as explained in specialist publications and material from avc1lanche courses.- must b2 followed.

• DANGER! Risk of device loss: dur ng slope angle measurement. Although the PIEPS PRO IPS keep transmitting while the inclinometer i is active, the function should only be used for training
  reasons. Never use the inclinometer function in avalanche terrain!

• DANCE: Risk of t>.; winery explosion due to improper battery types or damaged batteries. Risk of incorrect battery capacity reading due to improper battery types. Only Uf.’ batteries of type ‘”Alkaline (AAA) LR03 1.5 V or 3x Lithium (AAA) fR03 1.5\f’!

• WARNING! Risk of hearing damage due to the high noise level. Never hold the device directly next to
  your earl A minimum distance of SO cm is recommended.

• CAUTION! Risk of crushing. Be are of a crushing risk when using the sliders!

• CAUTION! Risk of device malfunction or damage due to extreme temperatures. Do not

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING PIEPS PRO IPS!

Register your unit in the PIEPS APP (iOS, Android) or at my.pieps.com and get:

• a warranty extension from 2 to S years l
• important information on software updates 1

FEATURES

• 3 antenna technology
• Big, circular receiving range for a quick and stable signal detection
• Perfect signal processing, even in difficult situations (multiple burials)
• Mark function
• Comprehensive self-check
• Easy to use group check
• Automatic interference protection
• Auto search-to-send

The PIEPS PRO IPS provides additional functionality for maximum support in professional use:

• SCAN function
• Analog mode
• Groupcheck pro-mode ,
• Victim selection

PACKAGING

• lx PIEPS PRO IPS
• 3x Alkaline battery (in battery compartment)
• lx PIEPS PRO IPS carrying system
• lx PIEPS hand loop
• lx Quick Start Guide
• lx PIE PS-Sticker

Check that the contents are complete and undamaged after unpacking. If necessary, contact your point of sale or our support team.

FEATURES (SEE FIGURES)

STRUCTURE DEVICE

• (lA) LCD display (backlight)
• (18) Slider OFF/SEND/SEARCH
• (lC) Slider lock
• (1D) Button MARK
• (lE) Button SCAN’
• (lF} Speaker
• (lG) Transmit control LED (lH) Battery compartment

STRUCTURE DISPLAY

• (2A) Direction indication
• (2B) Distance indication
• (2C) Transmit symbol
• (2D) Battery capacity/type
• (2E) MARK (marking possible)
• (2F) Active transmitting antenna (2G) Number of burials (1-3)
• (2H) Number of burials (4 or more)
• (2J) Transmitter marked
• (2K) Bluetooth active
• (2L) lndinometer mode’
• (2M) TXGOO mode’
• (2N) SCAN mode’
• (2P) Analog mode’
• (20) Meter symbol for SCAN /analog mode”
• PIEPS PRO BT only

CARRYING SYSTEM

PIEPS recommends using the included carrying system (3A). In order to protect the beacon’s display, carry the beacon with its display facing inwards (3B). The transmit control LED (lG) is visible in the pouch’s window (3C). The included hand-loop (3D) is intended for training purpose.

SWITCHING ON I SELF-CHECK I SEND MODE

Open the antenna and press the power button and close antenna again.
The display shows firmware vers on, battery capacity, self-check progress (4A), self-check result (4B), group check countdown (4C) and finally the send display with the active transmit­ting antenna (40).
The device is now in send mode, the transmit control LED (lG) is blinking.

SEND SEARCH

Open the antenna until it is pointing straight forward.

SEARCH SEND

Close antenna until it touches the housing.

SEARCH MODE I SEARCH STRATEGY

SIGNAL SEARCH {SA)
Walk the search strip width in the search area quickly. The recommended search strip width for the PIEPS PRO BT/POWDER BT is 60 m. The display shows “no signal” (5Al).

COARSE SEARCH {SB)
As soon as a signal is received, follow the direction indication quickly and see if the distance reading goes down. If the distance reading increases, change your direction by 180′.
(581) go left

• (582) go straight ahead
• (583) go right

FINE SEARCH (SC)
The direction arrow disappear.; at a distance reading of 2 m. Look for the point of the lowest distance reading. Work slowly and on the surf ace of the snow.
PINPOINTING (SD)
Check the search result by systematic probing. On a hit, leave the probe stuck.
MULTIPLE BURIAL {SE)
A multiple burial is indicated dearly on the display by the number of small human figures (2G, 2H). Marking is possible from a distance reading of 5 m and is indicated by the MARK symbol (2E). Press the MARK button (lD) briefly to “hide” the localized transmitter. A successful flagging is confirmed by a frame around the human figure (2J). The display then indicates the direction/ distance to the next strongest signal inside the receiving range.

GROUP CHECK

Despite a comprehensive self-check, a beacon check (transmit check and receive check) is obligatory prior to every tour! The PIEPS PRO BT/POWDER BT provides the group check func­tion. In group check mode the receiving range is limited to 1 m.

Start

| Group check regular Check: frequency

Press and hold the button MARK (lD) during the group check count- down(CH)

| Group check extended Check: frequency/pulse/period

Press and hold the button SCAN (lE) during the group check countdown (CH)

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End| Release button

The pro-mode allows a transmit check as well as a receive check without exiting the group check mode. By default, it is disabled and can be enabled in the PIEPS APP device manager.

SECONDARY AVALANCHE I AUTO-SEARCH-TO-SEND

The PIEPS PRO IPS provides the feature Auto-Search-to-Send. By default, it is disabled and can be enabled in the PIE PS APP device manager. Once enabled, the device switches from search mode to send mode automatically after a certain time without motion (burial).

MORE HELPFUL PIEPS FEATURES

• Automatic interference protection
• Old-device-indication

Find details in the full online manual.

ADDITONAL PIEPS PRO I PS FEATURES

• SCAN: for a quick overview
• Analog mode: for special search strategies as well as for education reasons
• Victim selection: increase in efficiency in multiple rescuer situations
• Vibra functions: vibration on first signal detection and as transmit confirmation
• 1 Inclinometer: for an easy gradient measurement Find details in the full online manual.

DEVICE MANAGEMENT WITH THE PIEPS APP

Bluetooth® and the PIEPS APP allow a straightforward device management (e.g. software update) and additionally provide a handy training mode.
Get the PIEPS APP (Android Play Store, iOS App Store), connect your PIEPS PRO IPS and take advantage of all features!
NOTICE

! If the PIEPS APP is already installed, be aware to use the latest version.
To activate Bluetooth, press the button MARK (10) while switching on the beacon.

BATTERY

Change the batteries as soon as the battery capacity indication (2D) shows an empty battery. Always change all three batteries at oncei To do so, open the battery compartment (lH) and be sure to insert the new batteries the right way around.

For battery disposal, follow the applicable regulations in your country.

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

The manufacturer is responsible for the materials and workmanship of the PIEPS PRO IPS for two years from the date of purchase. Exceptions are the batteries, carrying system and hand loop as well as any damage caused by improper use or dismantling of the unit by unauthorized persons. Any other warranties and liability for consequential damage are expressly excluded. For warranty claims, please take proof of purchase to the place of sale.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Device name: Pl EPS PRO I PS
• Transmission frequency: 457 kHz
• Field strength: max. 7 dBµA/m (2,23 µA/m) at a distance of 10 m
• Bluetooth transmission frequency: 2.402 -2.480 GHz
• Bluetooth transmission power: +2.5 dBm
• Power supply: 3x Alkaline (AAA) LR03 1.5 V or 3x Lithium (AAA) FR03 l.5V
• Battery life: 400 h (Alkaline) 600 h (Lithium)
• Search strip width: 60m
• Dimensions (LxWxH): 120x75x25mm
• Weight:  160/190 g (ind. batteries)
• Temperature range: -20·c to +45·c (-4″F to +lB’F)

CONFORMITY

EUROPE
Hereby, Pieps GmbH declares that the radio equipment type PIEPS PRO IPS is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is avail- able at the following internet address: www.pieps.com/conformity

USA/CANADA
Manufacturer: Pieps GmbH I Type/Model: PRO IPSFCCID:
REMDSP06 I IC: 7262A-DSP06
USA: FCC Notice, Cautions and Statement
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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim ts are de.signed to provide reasonable protection against harm· ful interference in a residual installation. This equipment generates, us.es and can radiate frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance w th 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 off and on, the user is encouraged to tryto correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and r
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit d fferent from that to which the receiver fs  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 transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or trans­mitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF} Exposure Guidelines. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).

Canada: IC Notice
This device complies with Industry Canada’s 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 may cause undesired operation of the device.
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets R.5S-102 of the IC radio frequency (Rf) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR}.

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