tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50091749385361467162024-03-19T02:58:07.629-06:00Mammut Avalanche SafetyDoug Workmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06461047525149953529noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009174938536146716.post-4684170054255728162021-11-10T11:08:00.000-07:002021-11-10T11:08:05.974-07:00Mammut Barryvox and Barryvox S Introduction<p> Doug Workman walk through the basic functions of the Barryvox and Barryvox S in this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWKfqC2V8Z4">video.</a></p>Doug Workmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06461047525149953529noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009174938536146716.post-34577924458764410402021-11-10T10:51:00.005-07:002021-11-10T11:04:10.801-07:00Doug Workman at ESAW<p>Doug Workman trains avalanche professionals throughout North America in best practices of avalanche rescue. Along the way, he has witnessed some very simple oversights common amoung well trained proffessionals. At the Eastern Snow and Avalanche Workshop in 2021, Doug presented his views on <a href="https://youtu.be/LcZU3Iy2m50">Best Practices for Simple Searches</a> in all phases of a beacon search. Click on the link to watch the presentation.</p>Doug Workmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06461047525149953529noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009174938536146716.post-23462114724587022842020-11-06T14:20:00.008-07:002020-11-19T12:07:52.342-07:00Safety check airbag Inflation System 3.0 Fall 2020<p>Mammut has stood for quality, safety, and innovation since 1862. We stand behind our premium product and will continue to make safety our highest priority. </p><p>Mammut has identified a problem with a portion of the Removable Airbag System backpacks (RAS) manufactured for fall of 2020, where the cartridge cannot be screwed all the way into the inflation system. This component is integral to ensure the proper functioning of the Avalanche Safety equipment. </p><p>Based on production batch testing, we have isolated the problem to one batch produced this season, from which only a very small number of airbags have been shipped in North America, 83 in total. Mammut is in the process of contacting every retailer and individual who has purchased an Airbag from this batch to physically check for the problem, and to provide a replacement where necessary. </p><p>We are grateful to our community for your trust in us as a safety brand and are committed to ensuring you have the best products to enjoy your adventures.</p><p>If you are in North America please contact us at service-na@mammut.com or by phone at 800.451.5127 9-4:30 EST with any queries. Customers from other countries will find global contact information at the end of the instructions, below.</p><p><b>If you have a mammut airbag please immediately follow the instructions below to: </b></p><p>1) verify if your pack could be affected and needs inspection</p><p>2) inspect your pack, and</p><p>3) contact Mammut if you have any questions or if your pack has a problem.<br /><br /></p><p>instructions below, or visit Mammut's global announcement here: <a href="https://www.mammut.com/us/en/service/avalanche-airbags/safety-check-airbag/">Link to inspection instructions at mammut website</a></p><p><b>1) Verify that your pack could be affected</b>. </p><p>In order to determine if your pack requires inspection, check the model and batch number. <span></span>The only packs requiring inspection meet all 3 of the following criteria:<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>It is a 3.0 airbag system pack (older 2.0 systems are not affected), </li><li>it is one of the 10 sku's below </li><li>it is from batch# 2011. (if it meets the above 2 requirements but you cannot find a batch #, then assume it does require further inspection)</li></ol>All other models and batch numbers are not affected and do not require inspection beyond the normal pre-season checks we recommend for all packs.<span></span><p></p>The batch label is sewn into the zippered cartridge sleeve inside the pack--it may be inside or outside the sleeve. You can see where to find the batch number in the images below. (click on the images to expand) <b>If your pack is one of these sku's and it is from batch # 2011, then proceed to the 2nd step. If you cannot find a batch number, then proceed to step #2. </b><div><br /></div><div>If your pack is not from the affected batch or it's a different sku, this is a great opportunity to do an early-season equipment check anyway as recommended in the user manual: <a href="https://static.mammut.com/file/User_Manual_-_Removable_Airbag_System_3.0.pdf">Link to user manual</a><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqfhWCitWzJGLu1y5qzTJzBTXLNqjPcS_8fDU89piNe-PzZZB4Wpf7eWMYmL8HwjYZ_8NMLi1czD5AQhqNAI2MPxYboTR-onx_NQAc3O2-4pTVZe-_KLl1r52mZwDJUH2BJn4gNmuhnWs/s845/2.0+versus+3.0.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="406" data-original-width="845" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqfhWCitWzJGLu1y5qzTJzBTXLNqjPcS_8fDU89piNe-PzZZB4Wpf7eWMYmL8HwjYZ_8NMLi1czD5AQhqNAI2MPxYboTR-onx_NQAc3O2-4pTVZe-_KLl1r52mZwDJUH2BJn4gNmuhnWs/w400-h193/2.0+versus+3.0.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLZcTfSojLt1uynIE2-xul0IcF2LaIxOAnPwnmCJVvNQaK1Nf0MJ27iGLCnV9fOO-kWSx8nTL_XZ6FFycgpoAt41jZ7lThcgY6y0KrDBV64KgZd-APxLAgGowBcFFEWzmj4ItkbhX-dQ0/s757/batch+number.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="264" data-original-width="757" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLZcTfSojLt1uynIE2-xul0IcF2LaIxOAnPwnmCJVvNQaK1Nf0MJ27iGLCnV9fOO-kWSx8nTL_XZ6FFycgpoAt41jZ7lThcgY6y0KrDBV64KgZd-APxLAgGowBcFFEWzmj4ItkbhX-dQ0/w400-h140/batch+number.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb_s5LMEIzPiA1uYM0MrhZg74hmguHWeHlPWU_OxPr1IW4xovdyMPEyofk7H_s5r26fN5rG778PANyphexT9BfH_6qFheICSGfKGNtwI8sC6RsWkMtrKBuQplEqjEJ5dcH0gBscA8xpL4/s601/batch+number+image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="401" data-original-width="601" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb_s5LMEIzPiA1uYM0MrhZg74hmguHWeHlPWU_OxPr1IW4xovdyMPEyofk7H_s5r26fN5rG778PANyphexT9BfH_6qFheICSGfKGNtwI8sC6RsWkMtrKBuQplEqjEJ5dcH0gBscA8xpL4/s320/batch+number+image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgftSHPBL98S2YCelQETKHsKrcxKFX714PrnwULpLP_L09S4907R9mb6XL5IespOCyIuBuXuS59I_NHbPyDwHXp74RXneePHuvDKGUV_b2bVSEepY-monWRqpTIHpc-3gxa3faG71KqVh0/s648/batch+number+location.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="295" data-original-width="648" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgftSHPBL98S2YCelQETKHsKrcxKFX714PrnwULpLP_L09S4907R9mb6XL5IespOCyIuBuXuS59I_NHbPyDwHXp74RXneePHuvDKGUV_b2bVSEepY-monWRqpTIHpc-3gxa3faG71KqVh0/w400-h183/batch+number+location.JPG" width="400" /></a><br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The above photos show where to find the batch number and the sku number of your airbag backpack<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><b>2)</b> <b>Inspect your pack</b></p><p>To inspect your pack, simply screw the metal cartridge into the airbag system. It is not sufficient to use the plastic trigger test tool that came with the pack. </p><p>If the cartridge screws in all the way so the metal collar if flush agsint the white plastic airbag mechanism, completely covering the rubber o-ring from view, then the pack is not affected by this problem and you can confidently use it. <b>Note</b>: it is normal to encounter resistance when screwing it in, as you will be screwing it in against spring-pressure. </p><p><b>If the cartridge cannot be screwed in all the way as indicated by the black rubber o-ring seal remaining visible, then the pack could have a problem and it must not be used</b>--in this case Mammut will replace the pack free of any charge. If necessary, please refer to the user instructions for help in installing the cartridge: <a href="https://static.mammut.com/file/User_Manual_-_Removable_Airbag_System_3.0.pdf" target="_blank"><i>Link to user instructions RAS 3.0</i></a></p><p>If you believe your pack has a problem, or you are not comfortable inspecting the pack yourself, then please immediately cease using the pack and contact Mammut for a replacement. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuGlLUXfTRSoozdH6R6JiK5LDOkmDkSZohe1pq7whbvLDO_DBoJn5H6IiXp4HFqpwd3rZLLMIhXK6sENFhy3_UHjhNxnJn2J2G1M5TaZ1AoKNbRyrMcdjLrCB-rUvShw1gjD9_vKxaOD0/s657/consolidated+image.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="609" data-original-width="657" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuGlLUXfTRSoozdH6R6JiK5LDOkmDkSZohe1pq7whbvLDO_DBoJn5H6IiXp4HFqpwd3rZLLMIhXK6sENFhy3_UHjhNxnJn2J2G1M5TaZ1AoKNbRyrMcdjLrCB-rUvShw1gjD9_vKxaOD0/w400-h371/consolidated+image.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>3) <b>Contact Mammut</b><div>If you believe your pack has a problem, or if you are not comfortable inspecting your pack yourself, then please contact us immediately. The best contact is via email at service-na@mammut.com . Alternatively you can contact us via phone at 800.451.5127 9-4:30 Eastern time zone. <br /><br /><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Other Questions:</b></div><div><b>1. What can I do if I cannot check and repair the product on my own?</b></div><div>Please contact Mammut Customer Service. You can send the airbag to us free of charge and we</div><div>will test it.</div><div><b>2. What exactly is the problem and the security risk?</b></div><div>If the cartridge can not be correctly installed in the mechanism of the airbag inflation system, the</div><div>airbag balloon will NOT inflate correctly after deployment. Due to its incorrect function, the</div><div>airbag cannot effectively protect the user from partial burial or burial in the event of an</div><div>avalanche.</div><div><b>3. Has this installation problem led to any accidents?</b></div><div>This appeal for inspection is precautionary and we are not aware of any accidents. The</div><div>problem was discovered during a routine quality check.</div><div><b>4. Can my airbag system be permanently damaged by the installation error?</b></div><div>No - if the cartridge can be correctly screwed into the mechanism of the airbag inflation system,</div><div>the system will work properly. Mammut will replace airbag systems that have been incorrectly</div><div>installed with new airbag systems.</div><div><b>5. Is the installation problem only possible if the installation was carried out by Mammut,</b></div><div><b>or is it possible if I installed the system myself?</b></div><div>Routine checks identified occasional installation problems of the airbag inflation system in</div><div>Mammut's production plant. The error can be excluded if the cartridge can be screwed into the</div><div>airbag inflation system up to the stop and the black rubber sealing ring of the cartridge is no</div><div>longer visible.</div><div><b>6. Are avalanche airbags by the licensed brands Evoc, Dakine, Jones, Thule, Rip Curl and</b></div><div><b>Norrona also affected?</b></div><div>If you own an airbag backpack of a Mammut licensee brand, we ask you to check the airbag</div><div>system as well. The error can be excluded if the cartridge can be screwed into the airbag inflation</div><div>system up to the stop and the black rubber sealing ring of the cartridge is no longer visible.</div><p>If you have any further questions, please contact Mammut Customer Service for your country.</p><p><b>Europe</b></p><p>Mammut Sports Group GmbH</p><p>eu.customerservice@mammut.com</p><p>+49 8334 36 20 301</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Switzerland and the rest of the world</b></p><p>Mammut Sports Group AG</p><p>customerservice@mammut.com</p><p>+41 62 769 82 59</p><p><br /></p><p><b>USA & Canada</b></p><p>Mammut Sports Group Inc.</p><p>service-na@mammut.com</p><p>+1 800 451 5127</p></div></div>Dave Furmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16939549388419212982noreply@blogger.com80tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009174938536146716.post-86547718390846044322020-08-12T12:54:00.020-06:002020-10-16T17:23:35.041-06:00Barryvox 3.4 BarryHeart Firmware Update<div class="separator"><p style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> <img height="209" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/eOc6Yey9vdSymEHHLB_BfVZVc5mQsR6u_zaIPGM0BKDtmAq-ReVv0ZnsJ2bFfpf-VM0uVuDAToIq8ISuhO4cJ4_T6fwW42VfgtxFxRFcmMI7oV5pRZSl10oco7L6i_vcicUnPOc2" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;" width="236" /></p></div><style class="WebKit-mso-list-quirks-style">
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</style><p class="normal" style="line-height: 16.866666793823242px;"><span lang="EN"> </span></p><p class="normal" style="line-height: 16.866666793823242px;"><span lang="EN">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="normal" style="line-height: 16.866666793823242px;"><span lang="EN"> </span></p><p align="center" class="normal" style="line-height: 16.866666793823242px; text-align: center;"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21.466665267944336px;">Mammut Pushes BarryHeart 3.4 Firmware Update for Barryvox S and Barryvox<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p align="center" class="normal" style="line-height: 16.866666793823242px; text-align: center;"><i><span lang="EN">Leading mountain safety brand installs preeminent firmware upgrades<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p align="center" class="normal" style="line-height: 16.866666793823242px; text-align: center;"><i><span lang="EN"> </span></i></p><p class="normal" style="line-height: 16.866666793823242px;"><b><span lang="EN">(Williston, VT) Sept. 17, 2020 -- </span></b><span lang="EN">Mammut, leading Swiss-born premium outdoors brand with over a century and a half of experience in mountain safety and outdoors activity, is rolling out new BarryHeart 3.4 Firmware updates for its industry-leading avalanche beacons, the Barryvox and Barryvox S. The Barryvox S and Barryvox beacons remain industry leaders and benchmarks in the avalanche beacon market, unmatched in safety features, search radius and intuitive technology. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="normal" style="line-height: 16.866666793823242px;"><span lang="EN"> </span></p><p class="normal" style="line-height: 16.866666793823242px;"><span lang="EN">The new firmware offers the following advantages:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="normal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN">●<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN">Alternative Search Mode: Improved sound quality and easier interpretation of the analog sound check (Barryvox S only). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="normal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN">●<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN">Batteries: Optimized battery recognition and support for high voltage-output alkaline batteries. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="normal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN">●<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN">Service Software: More stable w-link connection to the service tools <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="normal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN">●<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN">Performance Boost: Improved signal separation in complex search scenarios with lengthy signal-overlaps or transmitters with continuous-carrier signals BarryHeart 3.2 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="normal" style="background-color: white; line-height: 16.866666793823242px;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222;"> </span></p><p class="normal" style="background-color: white; line-height: 16.866666793823242px;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222;">Notably, consumers are not required to buy new hardware in order to get the best technology available. Mammut’s Barryvox platform ensures that users will have the fastest, safest technology without needing to replace their beacon. “One of the greatest features of the Barryvox system is the updatable firmware,” said Mammut Avalanche Program Manager, Doug Workman. “Since 2006, when Mammut introduced the Pulse, we have implemented regular firmware updates which keep our hardware on the cutting edge. Coupled with Diagnostic Testing, our units can be in use for a long, long time without the need for retirement based on an arbitrary time frame.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="normal" style="background-color: white; line-height: 16.866666793823242px;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222;"> </span></p><p class="normal" style="line-height: 16.866666793823242px;"><span lang="EN"> </span></p><p class="normal" style="background-color: white; line-height: 16.866666793823242px;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222;">Barryvox 3.4 continues to provide more power to the Barryvox system, representing Mammut’s continued dedication to improving the performance of the Barryvox line.</span><span lang="EN"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="normal" style="line-height: 16.866666793823242px;"><span lang="EN"> </span></p><p class="normal" style="line-height: 16.866666793823242px;"><span lang="EN">The Barryvox avalanche transceivers have been tested extensively and their operation is tailored to minimize stress and maximize simplicity in the event of an avalanche. A new added function also allows upgrades to the BarryHeart 3.2 firmware to be made from one device to another. This makes it possible to run the firmware upgrade, even where there is no access to a network or service point, easily from device to device. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="normal" style="line-height: 16.866666793823242px;"><span lang="EN"> </span></p><p class="normal" style="line-height: 16.866666793823242px;"><span lang="EN">All current devices from season 2020/21 will be equipped with the new Firmware BarryHeart 3.4. and will be available from winter 2020/21. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="normal" style="line-height: 16.866666793823242px;"><span lang="EN"> </span></p><p class="normal" style="line-height: 16.866666793823242px;"><span lang="EN">For more information on Mammut, visit <a href="https://us.mammut.com/"><span style="color: windowtext;">https://us.mammut.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="normal" style="line-height: 16.866666793823242px;"><span lang="EN"> </span></p><p class="normal" style="line-height: 16.866666793823242px;"><span lang="EN"> </span></p><p align="center" class="normal" style="line-height: 16.866666793823242px; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN">###<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="normal" style="line-height: 16.866666793823242px;"><b><span lang="EN"> </span></b></p><p class="normal" style="line-height: 16.866666793823242px;"><b><span lang="EN">Media Contacts:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="normal" style="line-height: 16.866666793823242px;"><span lang="EN">Mammut: Jess Smith, <a><span style="color: windowtext;">Jess@OutsidePR.com</span></a>, 415.565.9530<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="normal" style="line-height: 16.866666793823242px;"><span lang="EN"> </span></p><p class="normal" style="line-height: 16.866666793823242px;"><b><span lang="EN">About Mammut<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="normal" style="line-height: 16.866666793823242px;"><span lang="EN">Founded in 1862 in Seon, Switzerland, <span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Mammut North America is dedicated to providing premium climbing, hiking, snow, and avalanche safety products for every outdoor explorer to confidently go. 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First of all, there is absolutely no hazard in 2 beacons coming into contact during a trailhead check or any other time--it will not affect the future performance of either of the devices.<br />
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Likewise, you cannot harm your beacon by touching it with an iPhone. Electromagnetic noise is just that, noise. It makes searching for a victim difficult if it is within 20cms of the transmitting unit, but it does no permanent damage to the actual beacon. It is quite simply that the "noise" is so loud that the "beep" cannot be heard by a searching beacon.<br />
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The only issue with doing a trailhead check in extremely close proximity--or touching--is that there is a chance the beacon being tested has a broken antennae or other problem that cause it to have a <i><b>WEAK</b></i> signal. In this case the receiving device will still "beep" and produce a low number on the screen, even though the signal isnt strong enough to detect normally in a real beacon search--a "false positive" so to speak.<br />
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So, if you chose to do a beacon check in this manner (we at Mammut refer to this as a SEND CONFIRMATION) be aware that you have confirmed a 457 kHz signal, you simply do not know anything about the <i><b>strength</b></i> of that signal.<br />
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Enter "<b><i>Group Check</i></b>." This is a specific function found on many modern avalanche transceivers. Group Check Accomplishes multiple things:<br />
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#1: You check that the strength of the unit being tested is adequate to transmit at the manufacturers recommended search strip width (verbose for, you have confirmed <u>adequate </u>signal strength). You now know, if the unit being tested has a recommended search strip width of 70m, that you can count on that. You have essentially done a range check.<br />
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#2: You have de-activated the beacon's attempt to "lock" onto any one transceiver. Remember, beacons with a marking function will identify the strongest signal--usually but not always the closest signal-- and then lock on to it. This is a helpful function for simplifying multiple burial searches. But for a trailhead check this feature causes confusion. Additionally, the List of Buried Subjects can only accommodate 15 transmitters. So, if you attempt to do a trailhead check with a very large group your list can max out and not give you any information about user 16, 17, etc.<br />
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In fact, done properly, a proper Group Check at 1 meter will verify that the sending beacon's transmitted signal is accurate to its' manufacturers specifications. You have essentially done a range check as well, and confirmed the strength of the signal is up to the job, because a weak or out of spec transmitted signal may not be picked up within the standard search strip of any searching transceiver. Much better than the aforementioned <i>Send Confirmation</i>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The "Group Check" option appears during start-up. Click on the orange button on the from tof the beacon at this time to access the Group Check Mode. This is the only way to access Group Check. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Once you have entered the Group Check Mode you will see this screen. It demonstrates how to properly perform the test. To return to send, press the Orange button at this time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">If you refuse to maintain a 1 meter distance during Group Check, you will see this screen. Nonetheless, this can be an effective way to do a test if you are only interested in Send Confirmation (for example, when you have frequently tested fleets.)</span></div>
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Essentially, Group Check is not different than putting your Barryvox S into Analog Mode at gain setting 4. In fact, many guides already use the analog mode during the trailhead check for this very reason. Mammut chose setting 4 because it is the perfect setting for a 1 meter distance, which is convenient for the task at hand.<br />
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There are times when a proper Group Check at 1 meter is inconvenient and unnecessary. If you are confident in the integrity of your fleet then a Send Confirmation is faster. To accomplish this you should still be in Group Check mode. Your beacon will tell you that you are too close, but you can disregard that warning and simply pay attention to the number. This technique will certainly get 50 ski patrollers out the door faster and is sufficient when Diagnostic Testing has been performed at regular intervals.<br />
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However, if you are guiding 6 new guests and they all show up with their own gear, a Group Check at 1 meter has significant advantages. This does not need to be performed in this manner every day, but certainly is a great idea on day 1.<br />
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Our <b><i>Pro Check</i></b> function is another advanced feature (only available if your Barryvox S is in <b><i>Pro Mode</i></b>) that will test the Frequency (457 kHz, +/- 80 mHz), the Pulse (time in milliseconds of ON time) and Period (time of ON/OFF cycle in milliseconds) to verify that the transmitted signal is within all of the specifications of the international transceiver norm, which will allow any searching beacon to properly recieve that signal. <br />
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So, to bust the myth, beacons can touch, kiss, and get all sorts of hanky-panky. Just know that extremely close proximity tests are limited in what they accomplish, and <b><i>Group Check</i> </b>functions have a lot of merit. <i><b>Send Confirmations</b></i> may be sufficient in some circumstances, but are not always the best practice when checking beacons before going in the field.<br />
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<br />Doug Workmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06461047525149953529noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009174938536146716.post-60571085511155389062019-09-11T12:57:00.002-06:002019-10-08T10:08:56.716-06:00Pre Season Safety CheckTemperatures are dropping and snow is starting to fall in the hills-- it is time to start checking your safety equipment to make sure things are in proper working order. So, let's remind ourselves what we should be looking for when we take our avalanche safety equipment out of storage.<br />
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Alkaline corrosion can be very dangerous. Even if the beacon appears to be performing adequately, any piece of electronics that has alkaline corrosion on the battery terminals is suspect and should be returned to the manufacturer for inspection. Do not simply brush the terminals off and ignore. The electronics could be damaged and may not be reliable.<br />
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Remember, alkaline batteries have a tendency to swell and explode. Only use high quality Duracell Batteries. We like the Pro Cell and the Quantum. Avoid generic batteries, never use rechargeable batteries, and if you want to avoid the risk of alkaline corrosion altogether, use LITHIUM batteries (PULSE and Barryvox S only).<b> <a href="http://www.mammutavalanchesafety.com/2016/12/batteries-for-pulse-barrvyox-element.html#more"><span style="color: orange;">Read more about batteries and best practices here.</span></a></b><br />
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<li>Next, inspect the housing of the beacon. Make sure the screen is intact, the switch is in proper working order. Turn it on, watch the beacon perform its' Self-Check. Once completed it will read "Self Check OK".</li>
<li>Check the Firmware. Mammut regularly updates beacon FW in order to continually improve the platform. For 2019/20 Barryvox and Barryvox S users should be on <a href="http://www.mammutavalanchesafety.com/2019/08/barryvox-s-and-barryvox-firmware.html"><b><span style="color: orange;">BarryHeart 3.2 Firmware</span></b></a></li>
<li>Mammut recommends Diagnostic Testing every 3 years. If you go to the Maintenance tab under settings, you can see when your next Test is due. Ideally, this is performed in the off season, so it is not too late if your unit is due. Diagnostic Testing is the best way to ensure that your beacon is is proper working order. If you do not have access to Diagnostic Testing...</li>
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<li>If you have a Barryvox S, you can utilize <b>Pro Check</b> to ensure that other units are operating within the international norms regarding Frequency, Pulse, and Period. <a href="http://www.mammutavalanchesafety.com/2019/03/the-supplementary-pro-check-feature-in.html"><b><span style="color: orange;">Pro Check Tech Tips</span></b></a></li>
<li>If you are working with older units that do not have Group Check, or Pro Check, use standard Function and Range Checks to test for abnormalities.</li>
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<li>Inspect the connection point between the balloon and the venturi.<b> <a href="https://www.mammut.com/us/en/service/avalanche-airbags/safety-check-airbag/#1"><span style="color: orange;">Instructions Here</span></a></b></li>
<li>Inspect the Trigger Cable is installed properly. <a href="https://www.mammut.com/us/en/service/avalanche-airbags/safety-check-airbag/#2"><b><span style="color: orange;">Instructions Here.</span></b></a></li>
<li>Once these checks have been completed, we recommend that you deploy your airbag once a year, so if you have a filling station nearby, go ahead and get this out of the way for the season. This will also give you an opportunity to practice re-packing the balloon.</li>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie8aA5tFksRh_YKCIXayo5Wus2YVQ2rPKgIQXCTf0C2xMpnoYa5xh0r5VofC4I37Ef7LqJqFPcvx7qOgMf4422gqFLusAOMZRNEAnJyG0Aq8k1SkvXr_yAVIJNtgY3oQL2WcgCyW6s3Yc/s1600/2710-00140-1012_barryvox-s-us_neutral_main.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="504" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie8aA5tFksRh_YKCIXayo5Wus2YVQ2rPKgIQXCTf0C2xMpnoYa5xh0r5VofC4I37Ef7LqJqFPcvx7qOgMf4422gqFLusAOMZRNEAnJyG0Aq8k1SkvXr_yAVIJNtgY3oQL2WcgCyW6s3Yc/s200/2710-00140-1012_barryvox-s-us_neutral_main.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">BarryHeart firmware upgrades are available
now for both Barryvox and BarryvoxS devices.</span><span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.000000pt;"></span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.000000pt;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: 11.000000pt;"><b>How to access the new BarryHeart 3.2 firmware for Barryvox S and Barryvox
</b></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Via a Device-to-Device update<i> (info below)</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">At a Service Center: </span><span style="color: blue; font-size: 9pt;"><a href="https://ch.mammut.com/service/barryvox/service-center/">global service-center locations</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">At an Avalanche Safety Center: </span><a href="http://www.mammutavalanchesafety.com/p/authorized-snow-safety-centers_3.html">authorized-snow-safety-centers</a></li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;">SMART SEARCH </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;">simplified visual interface for guided fine search</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;">(Barryvox S only)</span><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;">PRO CHECK </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;">more accurate measurements with an easier user interface</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;">(Barryvox S only) </span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;">ALTERNATIVE SEARCH MODE</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Better sound and more precise guidance using the analog tone
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;">(Barryvox S only) </span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;">BATTERY LIFE </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Longer battery life, especially in low temperatures </span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.000000pt;">Simplified visual interface with animated search arrow for guided fine
search. The intuitive instruction guides the rescuer quickly and precisely
through the fine search and reduces the search time.
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.000000pt;"><b>Barryvox S Pro Check</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.000000pt;">More accurate measurements with an optimized user interface for intuitive operation of the Pro
Check. We especially recommend carrying out the Pro Check on older 1 and 2 antenna devices and,
on avalanche transceivers that have not been checked by the manufacturer for some time. The Pro
Check offers additional safety and helps to immediately identify any non-compliant avalanche
transceiver that could reduce the effectiveness of a rescue.
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">The Alternative Search Mode is an optional advanced function used mainly when signal overlap or interference prevents differentiation of multiple buried subjects in standard mode.</span>Improved sound and better differentiation between analog tones allows more precise range and
direction guidance in </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><i>Alternative Search Mode</i>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.000000pt;">Longer battery life for the use of alkaline and lithium (Barryvox S only) batteries, especially in low
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.000000pt;">In addition, the BarryHeart 3.2 firmware optimizes the following functions of the Barryvox and
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Precision and speed of signal analysis, in particular when searching for older avalanche
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Stability of the marking function in the case of signal overlaps</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">More intuitive buried subject list: the nearest buried subject is now shown closest to the </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">searcher on the burial list while the subject furthest away appears at the top</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.000000pt;">This new function allows upgrades to the BarryHeart 3.2 firmware to be made from one device to
another. This makes it possible to run the firmware upgrade even where there is no access to a
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Both Barryvox devices have a battery capacity of over 30%.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Only one simultaneous upgrade is possible between two devices in the same building or </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">within a radius of 50 meters.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Upgrade must take place between devices utilizing the same W-Link region (no device-to-</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">device upgrade for devices purchased in Japan).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Upgrade must take place between devices of the same model (2 BarryvoxS's or 2 Barryvox's), it cannot be done between a Barryvox and Barryvox S. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Power off both devices.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">On the device with the most recent firmware, press and hold the main button on the front </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">while at the same time shifting the main switch from OFF to SEND. Hold the main button </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">down until “UP” appears on the display.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The device is now ready for the transfer. (Press the main button if no update is to be carried </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">out)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">On the device to be updated, press and hold the main button while at the same time shifting </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">the main switch from OFF to SEND. Release the main button after 2 seconds.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Installation of the firmware on the device will start and the progress will be shown on the top </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">left of the display.</span></li>
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Doug Workmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06461047525149953529noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009174938536146716.post-73925328385478749072019-05-02T09:36:00.001-06:002019-05-09T10:16:49.109-06:00Call for Inspection of Airbag Systems 3.0<br />
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safety and quality are the number one priority for Mammut. For this reason,
Mammut is asking customers who own Generation 3.0 Mammut avalanche airbags to
check whether the airbag balloon is correctly attached to the airbag inflation
system in order to ensure that their avalanche safety equipment functions
correctly.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">All
customers who own a Generation 3.0 avalanche airbag from the Winter 16/17,
Winter 17/18 or Winter 18/19 seasons (neon-orange colored deployment handle),</span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">including Mammut airbags in packs manufactured by Highmark by Snowpulse or other brands utilizing 3.0 airbag systems,</span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> are
requested to check them according to the following instructions or to contact
Mammut Customer Service. Avalanche airbags from previous seasons (2.0 system or earlier with red
deployment handle) are not affected.</span></div>
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is easy to identify whether the airbag is attached correctly (see the inspection instructions <a href="https://www.mammut.com/us/en/service/avalanche-airbags/safety-check-airbag/">HERE <i>link</i></a>). If the airbag balloon is not properly attached to the airbag
inflation system, in some cases the airbag may lose volume too quickly after
deployment. As a result, the airbag’s functionality may be impaired in the
event of burial by an avalanche. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you identify that the airbag balloon is attached incorrectly, the affected
airbag system should no longer be used and must be returned immediately to
Mammut Customer Service to be replaced. In the event of any queries, Mammut
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<br />Dave Furmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16939549388419212982noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009174938536146716.post-43646506241708737802019-03-19T10:12:00.000-06:002020-01-09T10:47:57.917-07:00Note on Use of the Supplementary Pro Check Feature in the Barryvox S The supplementary “Pro Check” feature is an extension of the Barryvox S standard Group Check available only when the "Pro Search" function is activated.<br />
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Instructions for activating the Pro Check function are in the <a href="https://static.mammut.com/file/Barryvox-S-Extended-Reference-Guide_EN.pdf">Barryvox S Extended Reference Guide <i>(link)</i></a>.<br />
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This new feature is intended for guides and advanced users who want to see additional details of each transmitter within their group, as a tool to identify when the parameters of one transmitted signal might cause searching problems such as a higher incidence of signal overlap within the group. It is not a feature most rescuers should use every day and it is not considered a “critical check” like the standard Group Check feature. Specific guidance may be found on our <a href="http://www.mammutavalanchesafety.com/2019/03/the-supplementary-pro-check-feature-in.html">previous blog post, HERE <i>(link)</i></a><br />
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Recent reports indicate the Pro Check feature in firmware version 3.0 sometimes gives erroneous “out of tolerance” readings with some Backcountry Access (BCA) Avalanche Transceivers.<br />
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Mammut has verified that in rare situations the Pro Check in firmware version 3.0 can provide “out of tolerance” results for the pulse length on properly functioning transceivers. The software issue is limited to signals that are close to the minimum pulse length allowed by the transceiver standard ETSI 300718 and the inadequacy is more likely to occur in combination with unfavorable coupling positions.<br />
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<b>Please note this is a software issue of the supplementary “Pro Check” feature that does NOT affect the functionality of the Barryvox S standard Group Check or the SEARCH and SEND Modes of the Barryvox S at all. There are NO restriction in the compatibility of the standard Group Check or the SEARCH and SEND Modes of the Barryvox S with any other Avalanche Transceiver which functions according to ETSI 300718. Barryvox S is in compliance with ETSI 300718 which is the global standard for safe avalanche transceivers.</b><br />
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To ensure compatibility of the Pro Check in the Barryvox S with all current avalanche transceivers, Mammut has provided a firmware upgrade for the Barryvox S during the Fall of 2019. Users with firmware 3.0 should only use the standard Group Check function of the Barryvox S in conjunction with BCA avalanche transceivers. Upgrading to the 3.2 alleviates this requirement as well as optimizes other background performance features.<br />
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Summary: The reported error in the Pro Check function of the Barryvox S is specific to firmware version 3.0; an updated version 3.2 firmware was published Un August 2019 to correct the problem. The issue has only been observed with BCA transceivers.<br />
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All other functions of the Barryvox S device, in particular the standard Group Check as well as all SEARCH and SEND related function are not affected, and users can have full confidence in using their Barryvox transceivers.<br />
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Dave Furmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16939549388419212982noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009174938536146716.post-48172819623732891542019-03-19T10:01:00.002-06:002020-01-09T10:50:57.899-07:00About The Supplementary “Pro Check" Feature in the Barryvox S<div style="text-align: center;">
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To best understand how to use Pro Check some background is helpful. All avalanche transceivers worldwide adhere to the same legal standard, or “norm”. This norm ensures compatibility between all transceivers worldwide, thus every transceiver is able to search for others and to be found by others, independently of the transceiver brand and model. Although all manufacturers operate under the same standard, there are still many older transceivers in use and every manufacturer applies slightly different transmit parameters within the legal framework. Rescuers should be aware that each different signal within the norm parameters will always work with other transceivers. Some differences between individual signals, in particular in pulse rate, is even an advantage in multiple burial situations as it reduces the likelihood of persistent signal overlap. At the same time, each different signal can create different scenarios when in combination with various other beacons—many of the questions we get can be traced to such issues, so we want to provide people with a tool to see what may be driving the way their beacon interacts with other beacons.</div>
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The three parameters you'll see tested in Pro Check are defined by the international norm for avalanche transceivers as shown in Figure 1. </div>
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<b>Frequency</b> (Freq): This is the transmit frequency of an avalanche rescue transceiver: 457kHz. The legal standard allows a tolerance of +/- 80 Hz. For additional safety the Barryvox digital signal processor receives a wider range of frequencies than the norm allows transmitters to send within, but a transceiver that is out of transmit tolerance always leads to a lower probability of detection and thus unnecessary complexity and uncertainty when every minute counts to save your life! </div>
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<b>Period</b>: This is the length of time of a full cycle of one pulse [“on time”] plus the length of gap (pause) in between transmitted signals [“off time”], measured in milliseconds (ms). The norm is 1000ms +/- 300, in other words 700ms- 1300ms. There is a risk that a period under or over the norm length could be interpreted by the searching beacon as “not a signal from an avalanche transceiver” or even as “two signals” (although you would still hear the analog tone with Pro Search activated). Also of note, a signal with a shorter period will always cause overlap more frequently than one with a longer period when in combination with any other transmitter, especially in combination with a longer pulse. </div>
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<b>Pulse Length</b>: This is the length of time that each transmitted signal lasts—The “on time”. The norm dictates the pulse must be a minimum of 70ms. Very long lasting pulses, as you would see with older analog-only transceivers, result in more frequent and more long lasting signal overlaps when in combination with any other transceiver. This means that having one older transceiver with a long pulse in your group can make searching more difficult for every other transceiver in that group should they become buried within range of each other. On the other hand, a pulse shorter than the required 70ms minimum doesn’t allow sufficient signal acquisition time for the searching transceiver, which may lead to issues like inaccurate distance and direction indication or even failure to be recognized as a signal by another avalanche transceiver. </div>
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Dave Furmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16939549388419212982noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009174938536146716.post-8838300362876774062019-03-07T14:09:00.002-07:002019-03-07T14:26:36.296-07:00Funding Avalanche Forecast CentersIf you haven't already, check out this piece written by Mammut's own Doug Workman in <i>Mountain</i> on funding avalanche forecast centers in the US:<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.mountainonline.com/give-mountain-pulpit-doug-workman/">WE GIVE THE MOUNTAIN PULPIT TO: DOUG WORKMAN</a></b><br />
<a href="http://www.mountainonline.com/give-mountain-pulpit-doug-workman/">Ski guide, supporter of avalanche centers.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.mountainonline.com/give-mountain-pulpit-doug-workman/">On November 13, 1998, Michel Trudeau, the 23-year-old son of Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and the younger brother of current PM Justin Trudeau, died in an avalanche in Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park. The high profile tragedy meant that <i>(Keep reading--link to Article in Mountain)</i></a>Dave Furmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16939549388419212982noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009174938536146716.post-2386659897980469762019-01-11T09:46:00.003-07:002019-01-11T10:34:29.351-07:00Barryvox S Review by Kel Rossiter of Adventure Spirit Guides<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">For several years, I had been using the Barryvox Pulse. I carried that beacon in the field for over 175 days and I used it for literally days of practicing single and multiple burial rescue scenarios. I was impressed all around. When I heard that the Barryvox S was coming out, I looked forward to updating my beacon set-up and seeing what improvements Mammut had lined up.</span></div>
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From the get go, I found the Pulse much easier to use than my previous beacon, with its larger screen, clearer signaling, and an easy and accurate bracketing sequence. And the Pulse really shined with multiple rescues. Once one beacon was located, it was simple to mark that signal. Processing for the next signal would typically take about 10 seconds, but then it locked onto the newest/nearest signal, allowing the next search to begin. After some practice, in real conditions (e.g., beacons buried at least a meter), working with a partner I was able to consistently locate, probe strike, and dig out three beacons in in well under seven minutes [seven minutes is the standard for the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA)]. I also appreciated the “group check” option offered by this beacon. Upon powering up, the screen offers you the option for a group check and, if selected, enters that mode. In the group check mode, the beacon only picks up the signal of a beacon that is within approximately 1 meter of of the searching beacon, making it very easy to check send signals when skiing with a larger group. I typically just go down the trail 20 meters and when each person skins by me the Barryvox gives a simple “beep” to indicate they are sending. Beyond simply the convenience of this check system (particularly at crowded trailheads with lots of competing beacon activity from other groups), is that by reducing the receiving range of the checking beacon to 1m it allows you to pretty accurately also check the range of the sending beacon (because estimating 1m distance by eye is pretty easy). In essence, this quantifies the check, as opposed to only qualifying the check.<br />
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When I upgraded to the Barryvox S I was eager to enjoy many of the same features offered by the Pulse, but with some additional benefits. Although it comes in the standard user setting, I have turned ON the Pro Search function. Here's what I've found so far, roughly ordered in terms of overall importance in terms of my field use purposes and priorities:<br />
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· During multiple burial practice scenarios, after marking a found signal the Barryvox S seems to lock onto the second/third signal much more quickly than the Pulse. Mammut attributes this to a faster processor and a different search algorithm. Whatever the reason, I appreciate the result!<br />
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· The button set-up is only a little bit different but so much better. Whereas the original Barryvox had one button on each side of the beacon, the S has only one button on the right side, capable of scrolling both up and down, coupled with a big orange “Mark” button that serves as the select feature. This makes menu navigation and marking/unmarking so much simpler and more intuitive. It’s simple to use out of the box or if you want to take advantage of the advanced menu functions, moving through and adjusting options is now a breeze.<br />
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· There is an additional change in the button configuration for “On/Send/Search”. Like the old Pulse, the new S model has a kind of “safety lock” button that you press to move from “On” to “Send” to “Search” which prevents inadvertent switching from send to search.This is much easier to operate with gloves on than the Pulse.<br />
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· The larger size of the screen on the new S allows for helpful icons to guide users through the search process. For example, the directional arrow now can bend slightly left or right to indicate a “soft turn” in that direction. Additionally, there is a “searcher-person” that begins by running during the coarse search, then slows, then walks as the searcher approaches the burial. Of course, we should all be practicing rescue enough that the processes are instinctual, but in the grips of an emergency these kinds of visual reminders could be useful.<br />
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· Advanced users can turn on the “Pro Search” menu option to keep the digital distance/direction display, but with analog audio. In a multiple burial scenario the various beacons will “beep” at various times, and you can hear when more than 1 beacon is in range. I find this helpful in creating a mental picture of what is going on below the surface as a tool to identify signal overlaps. It also helps to identify false-positives caused by interference.”<br />
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· Out of the box, the “Smart Fine Search” uses an arrow to guide you through bracketing. The arrows on the screen are followed by the “Mark” option, which makes it very clear what to be doing during the fine search. But, if you decide you prefer the old Barryvox Pulse “cross” display, you can always key in “Classic” visual guidance and still enjoy all the other features the improved S offers.<br />
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· If you make the mistake of leaving your batteries in over the summer or cause some other kind of corrosion problem, the terminals of the S are a little easier to replace and are less finicky about exactly what battery is used. Or, you can use lithium batteries and have longer life, less weight and be free of worrying about acid leakage damaging your beacon.<br />
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Quicker signal capture during multiple burials, easy to use buttons and large/clear visual icons, and for advanced users the ability to customize the visual and audio features to the user's preferred profile make the Barryvox S an important new addition to my backcountry kit. The Barryvox Pulse is still a top-of-the-line beacon, but if you're in the market for a new beacon, the “S” is a strong, smart choice. Kel<br />
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Kel Rossiter is a guide and avalanche instructor and the owner of Adventure Spirit Guides ( link ). In addition to guiding Kel is an adjunct faculty member for Northern Vermont University, the University of Vermont, and other institutions. Kel is active with CRAG-VT, serves as a gear reviewer for Backpacker and Climbing Magazines, and his articles have appeared in the Seattle Times, Climbing Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal, among others. Kel is also a Mammut ambassador. If you have a question for Kel about his guiding or the Mammut Transceivers he’s using, he can be reached through his website or you can follow @adventurespiritguides on Instagram. <i>-Blog Admin-</i></h4>
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Dave Furmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16939549388419212982noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009174938536146716.post-55622693726697206082018-11-13T10:55:00.001-07:002019-01-14T14:22:37.714-07:00Tech Tips: Barryvox S Group Check Mode<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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It is the simple things that keep us alive and allow us to
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While doing trailhead beacon checks I have found beacons that are not on, beacons that have dead batteries, and beacons that can send but not search. Simply put, a beacon check can save your life. But is it so simple?
Can a beacon check be done incorrectly? What is the “best practice?”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Of course, just about any beacon check is better than no
beacon check. The simplest form of a beacon check involves turning your beacon
to SEARCH and moving towards your partner, who is in SEND. The number on your
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Most modern digital beacons use a MARKING function to assist with multiple burial scenarios. In order for a beacon to employ MARKING, the beacon must first be able to identify different victims’ signals. This means that Signal Separation Algorithms are being used to identify potentially chaotic signals. Once the Signal Separation Algorithms have done their job (the Barryvox can identify up to 16 signals) then the beacon must decipher which of those signals is the closest, based on signal strength. Once this decision has been made, the beacon will give the rescuer a number that corresponds with the closest signal based on its Signal Selection Process.<br />
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A decision has been made by the transceiver. The rescuers beacon is now “locked” on the victims signal that it deems the closest. If the rescuer moves away from this victim, towards a different victim, the rescuer’s beacon will resist unlocking. This means the rescuer could move close to a different victim and get no indication of its’ presence!<br />
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This “locking” function is intentional. This is what prevents chaos in multiple burial scenarios. Rather than your beacon spastically jumping between victims, it makes a selection so that the rescuer can move calmly from one victim to the next.<br />
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Hopefully a light bulb is going off? How could this locking function be problematic during a group check? Well if, as the first person passes and then moves away, the Rescuer’s beacon is still locked on it, as the second person approaches the numbers may not indicate that the second person is closer. Now, hopefully, you understand why this is happening.<br />
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GROUP CHECK MODE.<br />
Mammut, and many other beacon manufacturer’s, have a Group Check Mode. To access, select Group Check by pressing the orange FLAG button while the Group Check indication is visible during the startup cycle. Group Check mode can only be accessed during the startup cycle.<br />
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From Group Check mode the beacon is now receiving at an analog gain (combination of volume and range) that is appropriate for 1 meter. The signal separation algorithms are not at play, nor is the signal selection--the sound you hear is purely reflective of signal strength. For those of you with analog experience, think of this like using an old analog receiver set at low range. <br />
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The advantages of using the Group Check Function are many. The most important piece of the puzzle is that you can now do an easy beacon check without worrying that your beacon may be locked onto a user moving away from you.<br />
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But of even more value, you have not simply identified the presence of a signal (Signal Confirmation), you have verified the <i>INTEGRITY</i> of the signal. Because your beacon’s “gain” has been set very low to have a 1-meter receiving range and you can still hear you partners’signal, assuming you can estimate a 1-meter actual distance you can therefore assume your partner’s signal is strong enough to be reflective of it’s recommended search strip width. Aha! You just did a range check without having to do a "range check". <br />
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Some added features of Group Check help ensure the integrity of the signal.<br />
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If you see the above icon (exclamation point above person) it means the beacon you are testing is out of tolerance--meaning, it is more than +/- 80Hz from 457 kHz, i.e. Signal Drift is a factor. Identify the problematic beacon and send it back to the manufacturer immediately.<br />
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If you see the "Too Close" screen message, you need to back up from the transmitter to maintain 1-meter distance. We use this message to repetitively reinforce the 1m distance Group Check so you get in the habit of estimating and utilizing this distance, which is what allows you to verify signal integrity as opposed to only confirm there is a signal.<br />
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To review, Group Check Mode has 2 distinct advantages to using Search Mode for doing a trailhead check. The main advantages are that in a beacon with a marking function it prevents a brief "signal lock" from causing you to get a reading from the wrong transceiver in a group test, and it allows you to check the integrity, not just the presence, of the signal.<br />
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In the next blog post we will cover PRO CHECK, an added feature that became available with Firmware 3.0.Doug Workmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06461047525149953529noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009174938536146716.post-4508287977580047722018-10-04T10:34:00.000-06:002018-12-28T07:18:26.063-07:00NEW Firmware 3.0 Update Available for Barryvox S and Barryvox <b>The new 3.0 firmware for the Barryvox S and Barryvox transceivers is available now!</b><br />
The update can be done at the Mammut Service center for your country, or at any participating Mammut retailer--a list is at the bottom of this post. In the USA and Canada call 800-451-5127 or email info@mammutusa.com . A $35 fee applies to upgrades at the country service centers and most equipped retailers.<br />
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<b>The 3.0 firmware for the new-generation Barryvox and Barryvox S introduces the following functions:</b><br />
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<a name='more'></a>The device-to-device update function allows Barryvox® users with 3.0 BarryHeart firmware already installed to share the new firmware with other Barryvox® users directly from beacon to beacon, similar to the way you would airdrop a photo from cell-phone to cell-phone. You can view a video showing the device to device update on a standard-model Barryvox here: <i><u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NvGu5xqrQM" target="_blank">LINK</a></u></i><br />
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<b>Multiple performance-boosting features</b>: The 3.0 BarryHeart software upgrade includes the following features, which apply to both the Barryvox S and the Barryvox unless specified.<br />
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<li>Greater precision and speed of signal analysis</li>
<li>Improved stability of the marking function during signal overlaps</li>
<li>Optimized direction display after reception of the first signal results in fewer U-turn indications</li>
<li>Improved structure and stability of the list of buried subjects</li>
<li>Improved battery life display</li>
<li>Optimized interference resistance results in less interference from electronics (smartphones, headlamps, radios, smart watches, etc.) which will reduce false-positive signals when searching</li>
<li>Improved group check now allows checking groups larger than 15</li>
<li>“Send confirm” function for situations when space does not permit a full group check</li>
<li>Improved alternative search mode (<i><i>only </i>Barryvox S with Pro Search ON </i>) provides improved resolution of the analog tone while searching</li>
<li>"Pro-check" (<i><i>only </i>Barryvox S with Pro Search ON </i>) allows guides and group leaders to confirm transmitter frequency as well as pulse length and cycle duration to predict whether signal overlap is likely within a group. More detail on Pro Check is at <i><a href="http://www.mammutavalanchesafety.com/2018/12/pro-check-in-barryvox-s.html" target="_blank">THIS LINK</a>.</i></li>
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<b>Here is a list of locations offering updates on the Barryvox S and Barryvox transcievers:</b></div>
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<i><b><br />*</b>Please note that the older Element and Pulse w-link and tester are not able to perform software updates on the new generation Barryvox and BarryvoxS. We'll update this post on an ongoing basis to reflect a current list of retailers who have update capability for the new-generation Barryvox transceivers. </i>Dave Furmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16939549388419212982noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009174938536146716.post-83486705755478582152018-08-21T08:36:00.000-06:002019-11-05T09:22:22.813-07:00NEW Service Tools for fleet management and firmware upgrade, Fall-season 2018<div class="MsoNormal">
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Barryvox PC-fleet management Software, Mammut offers a complete avalanche equipment
program to support the professional use of Barryvox avalanche transceivers. read more about the fleet management <a href="http://www.mammutavalanchesafety.com/2015/12/fleet-management-tools-and-solutions.html" target="_blank">HERE <i>(link)</i></a>. This PC-Software provides organizations and retailers with efficient fleet
management as a tool to provide better risk management and a higher level of
customer service. For more information
please contact Mammut Customer Service at 800-451-5127 or </span><a href="mailto:info@Mammutusa.com"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">info@Mammutusa.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"> .<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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organizations and retailers to conduct efficient fleet management as part of a
risk management protocol especially for rental transceivers or for frequent firmware upgrades.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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a definitive reference on whether a transceiver is functioning properly. This
makes it ideal for organizations and rental companies who want
optimized Barryvox maintenance, especially within a shortened peak-season.<b><o:p></o:p></b><br />
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fleet-management devices above operate using the latest version of Barryvox
PC-software, available as a free </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">download.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">(<i>Link below. Note u</i></span><i style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">se and installation of the PC-software requires one of the above fleet management tools</i><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">The appropriate Barryvox PC-Software is available as a free download on the Mammut website <span style="color: red;"><b><u><span style="color: lime;"><a href="https://us.mammut.com/service/barryvox/barryvox-service-software/" target="_blank">at this link</a></span></u></b>.</span> </span><i style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">(Scroll all the way down the page for the links in red text) Note that each generation of Barryvox beacons requires a DIFFERENT PC-Software program--you'll need to install both programs if you want to work with both generations of beacons. At the download page below and on your computer screen images of the beacons themselves show which is the appropriate version.</i><br />
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When you install the new Barryvox Maintenance Software, fleet operators who will need to lock out functions so that guests or guides cannot alter the user settings will need to get a LICENSE key. This code will program your software to allow this functionality. Retail stores providing firmware updates or rentals who do not need this function can use the out-of-the-box basic version. <br />
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<li>Start the application, and go to the HELP menu in the upper left corner.</li>
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<li>Copy the UID code and paste it into an email. </li>
<li>Address the email to info@mammutusa.com with "barryvox wlink license key needed" in the subject. Paste in the UID code, your organization name, your name and contact info in case we have questions, and a generic email address that we can reach someone at your organization ("info@...", etc. This is so years from now we have someone to contact if someone else is managing the fleet)</li>
<li>We'll respond with a license code. <i><b>Generally we will turn these around the next business day, but occasionally it may take longer. Please anticipate this turnaround when budgeting time to set up your fleet management PC-software. </b></i></li>
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Dave Furmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16939549388419212982noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009174938536146716.post-68531965301990846132018-05-22T09:58:00.001-06:002018-05-22T13:05:46.017-06:00Post-season equipment check & maintenanceIt's the end of the winter season for most of us in the Northern hemisphere, so unless you are one of the lucky few who has managed to steer your life toward endless winter, it's the perfect time to do a good checkup on your equipment, and take care of any required maintenance now before Fall arrives and it's the last minute.<br />
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Airbags should be inspected and dried thoroughly before storage. Complete instructions on storage and inspection are on page 15 of the user manual <a href="https://static.mammut.com/file/User_Manual_-_Removable_Airbag_System_3.0.pdf">HERE (<i>link)</i></a><br />
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Avalanche Transcievers should be inspected as well. Apart from signs of physical damage, check the "maintenance date" in the transceiver. For Pulse Barryvox go into the user settings, go to "maintenance" and the date will show the timing of the next recommended 3-year functional test. Barryvox S beacons are only one season old so aren't due yet, but you can access this info during the shut-down procedure--turn the beacon off and immediately press the orange flag button to show the date of the next recommended service. Regardless, remove the batteries from your transceiver for off-season storage--this is critically important for alkaline batteries to avoid the risk of acid corrosion, which can render the beacon unsafe to use and is not covered under the warranty.<br />
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If you're due for maintenence, either test it on your organization's Barryvox Tester or contact Mammut Customer Service to arrange having this test done during the off season--we get flooded with requests in the fall and get backed up so make sure to take care of this now! You can reach Mammut North American customer service to arrange this or to ask questions at (800) 451-5127.Dave Furmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16939549388419212982noreply@blogger.com97tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009174938536146716.post-20198346384512711332018-04-10T15:42:00.000-06:002018-04-11T09:14:32.433-06:00Outdoor Gear Lab names Barryvox S Best Avalanche BeaconIn a world of soundbites that rarely get beneath the surface, we certainly appreciate the media outlets who put the extra effort in to spend real time with product and get to know them. For many people Outdoor Gear Lab has become one of a few go-to websites for in-depth product reviews, so we're super psyched to hear they really liked the Barryvox S Beacon, awarding it their "Editors Choice" for best overall avalanche beacon. Thanks! You can read their full, in-depth review <a href="https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/snow-sports/avalanche-beacon/mammut-barryvox-s">HERE </a><i><a href="https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/snow-sports/avalanche-beacon/mammut-barryvox-s">(link)</a>.</i><br />
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<i><br /></i>Dave Furmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16939549388419212982noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009174938536146716.post-37305073387750587852018-02-16T10:05:00.000-07:002018-04-05T10:24:22.879-06:00SAFETY CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM 3.0Mammut has issued a notice to users of the 3.0 airbag system to check that the installation of the airbag in the backpack is correct. The 3.0 system has a NEON ORANGE trigger handle and balloon. The older 2.0 and 1.0 airbag systems (RED trigger handle and balloon) are not affected.<br />
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In some cases, incorrect installation of the airbag system in the pack may have caused significant bending of the deployment cable. This could have a negative effect on the functioning of the avalanche airbag after repeated deployment. If you identify the installation problem described in the instructions, please rectify it immediately <a href="https://www.mammut.com/service/avalanche-airbags/safety-check-airbag/">in accordance with the following instructions</a> <i>(link)</i>. <br />
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*Note that the black plastic cable covering is cosmetic only, and it's normal for it to exhibit some cracking or peeling--this has no effect on the function of the airbag and is not a problem.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Once the cable is pulled free, there is no residual damage and you can make sure it is functioning properly. Test for proper function using the Trigger Test Tool that came with the pack to conduct TWO training deployments. If BOTH deployments result in an audible "CLICK", the airbag is functioning properly and can be used. <b>If the black plastic cable covering is cracked or peels, this is normal and has no effect on the functioning of the system</b>.</td></tr>
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The full notice including photo instructions and an FAQ is <a href="https://www.mammut.com/service/avalanche-airbags/safety-check-airbag/">HERE <i>(link)</i></a>.<br />
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If you are in any way unsure, please reach Mammut Customer Service for your country at the contact below:<br />
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<b>USA & Canada </b><br />
email: info@mammutusa.com<br />
Phone: 800 451 5127<br />
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<b>Europe</b><br />
email: eu.customerservice@mammut.com<br />
Phone: +49 8334 36 20 301<br />
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<b>Switzerland</b><br />
email: customerservice@mammut.com<br />
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<br />Dave Furmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16939549388419212982noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009174938536146716.post-13703999188526595592018-02-01T08:50:00.003-07:002018-02-20T07:51:56.019-07:00Adirondack BC Ski fest 2018 cancelled due to ridiculously warm weatherUnfortunately, the Mountaineer in Keene Valley, NY has had to cancel the 2018 <a href="https://www.mountaineer.com/ski-fest/events/" target="_blank">Adirondack Backcountry Ski Festival <i>(link)</i></a> . Located in the heart of the Adirondack high peaks region, the event is a fun community gathering in what is one of the coolest backcountry ski destinations in the East.<br />
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When it's in shape to ski this region has mega-cool terrain and is not to be missed, but unfortunately a sufficient quantity of demo water-wings and swim fins could not be located in time. Hopefully the weather turns around again in time for a late refresh and we can all get out skiing in March and April, but for now they've been forced to cancel the event. <br />
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If you have questions about the event or schedule, please drop the Mountaineer a call at (518) 576-2281 and tell them we said hi!Dave Furmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16939549388419212982noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009174938536146716.post-16332991999357919442017-12-21T15:09:00.000-07:002017-12-27T12:23:50.833-07:00Tech tips: I accidentally changed the language of my Barryvox S--how do I switch it back? Every once in a while we get a call from someone who accidentally switched the language of their transceiver or is borrowing one from someone who speaks a different language. Both the Pulse and now the Barryvox S support a number of languages. If your transceiver is set to a language you don't speak, don't panic--it's simple to change it.<br />
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The Barryvox S will prompt the user on startup to verify that they have registered for the additional 3 years of warranty. If you select "later", this message will come up every time you start the beacon, in which case you'll need to click past that screen to get to the "BarryvoxS/Mammut logo" startup screen. If you previously clicked "DONE" to verify warranty registration, then it will go directly to the "Barryvox S" startup image. So first, remember that once the dynamic "BarryvoxS/Mammut logo" startup screen comes up, you have only <u>5 seconds</u> to scroll and select an option before the beacon goes into send. <br />
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Dave Furmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16939549388419212982noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009174938536146716.post-67987948756040527892017-12-08T12:24:00.000-07:002017-12-11T08:20:08.923-07:00Genswein Pro Avalanche Rescue Workshop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Over four days from November 26-30<sup>th</sup> of 2017, the greater Teton community of professional avalanche workers banded together to participate in an inter-agency professional avalanche rescue workshop led by Manuel Genswein from Saint Mortiz, Switzerland.<o:p></o:p></div>
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One hundred and twenty five (125) participants from eleven (11) organizations participated. Agencies included Teton County Search and Rescue, Jackson Hole Ski Patrol, Grand Targhee Ski Patrol, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Guides, Exum Guides, Jackson Hole Mountain Guides, Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center, Tordrillo Mountain Lodge, American Avalanche Institute, GTNP Jenny Lake Rangers, and High Mountain Helicopter Skiing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The goal of the training was two-fold:</div>
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On November 29<sup>th</sup>, over 100 participants attended a classroom day with Manuel Genswein at the Teton County SAR hangar while Trainers set up field workshops for the following day. </div>
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On November 30<sup>th</sup> all Participants and Trainers met at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to work through 6 different field workshops led by the Trainers.<o:p></o:p></div>
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1. Excavation: Conveyer Belt Shoveling, including new updates to maximize efficiency.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Doug Workmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06461047525149953529noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009174938536146716.post-23013297958687551192017-12-06T07:41:00.002-07:002017-12-13T08:18:19.875-07:00A "virtual tour" of the new Barryvox S & Barryvox TransceiversThe new Barryvox and Barryvox S transceivers are slowly finding their way to many retailers. Because they've been hard to find we're getting a lot of questions from people who want to see what they're all about. These short videos give a quick overview of the function and feel of both the new Barryvox S and the new Barryvox and walk you through the basic functions of each beacon.<br />
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These videos are intended to give people a feel for the new beacon without having it in hand, and only include a "quick-start" on the basic functions. If you are an advanced user or want real instructions please make sure to check out the <a href="https://static.mammut.com/file/Barryvox-S-Extended-Reference-Guide_EN.pdf">Barryvox S Extended Reference Guide</a> or the <a href="https://static.mammut.com/file/Barryvox-Extended-Reference-Guide_EN.pdf">Barryvox Extended Reference Guide</a> for complete instructions. <a href="http://www.mammutavalanchesafety.com/2017/09/deciding-between-new-barryvox-s-and.html">This link is very helpful for those deciding between the two beacons.</a><br />
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Dave Furmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16939549388419212982noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009174938536146716.post-78118737363270760462017-11-09T12:36:00.002-07:002017-12-14T10:34:47.799-07:00Tech Tips: The "Landing Strip" fine search...what is it? Many instructors teach a 2-axis grid fine-search. However, many people end up performing a pretty sloppy grid search, complete with excessive movement of the searching beacon and elevation changes that affect the ultimate accuracy of their pinpoint location, and spend a lot of time doing so.<br />
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One alternative that is easier and faster for many people is to teach the "landing strip" fine search. Mammut prefers this approach, especially with newer practitioners, to try to improve the efficiency of the search. In this case we can take 2 approaches to improve the efficiency of the fine search--we can do this through TECHNOLOGY such as that used in the Smart Fine Search in the Barryvox S, or we can do that through TECHNIQUE, such as the "landing strip" fine search here.<br />
The "Landing Strip" is the extension of using an airplane and airport as an analogy for doing a beacon search. When you are really far away from the airport, you can fly high and fast, and directional changes wont affect your ability to make a safe landing--we liken this to the signal-search phase of a beacon search. <br />
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As you get closer, the airplane needs to slow down a bit and lose elevation, and needs to reduce any maneuvering in order to come into the airport in the correct direction--this is akin to the coarse search. In the final approach to the runway, the plane needs to slow way down, lose most of its elevation and come in very straight--this is the fine-search. For this reason, when we teach beacon-searching, we use a "airport" visual.<br />
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In the "landing strip" fine search, the rescuer approaches low and <br />
<a name='more'></a>slow from the 10m distance indication (remember our landing airplane analogy) and concentrates on coming in precisely following the digital search arrow. When the search arrow transitions to the fine-search icon--the "landing strip" icon on the new Barryvox Transceiver or an Element Barryvox--they hold the beacon at knee height and move forward until the numbers increase, then back along the same axis to find the lowest number, mark this spot...and then instead of continuing onto the second axis of a grid search, the rescuer <b>immediately starts probing in a spiral. </b>The theory behind this is twofold: 1) the rescuer can usually make a number of extra probes faster than they can complete a flawless grid-search, and so in most cases (especially for those who are new to avalanche rescue or who haven't practiced a lot) it will be faster to dispense with the second axis of the grid-search entirely, and spend that time probing. 2) In addition, this prevents the area where you will be digging from becoming excessively compacted, which makes digging physically easier.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The fine-search icon on the new Barryvox, on the Element Barryvox and the "airport" fine-search option on the Pulse Barryvox firmware3.2 and newer, are all designed to encourage use of the "landing strip" fine-search technique, with the little "nubs" on the x-axis acting as a cue for those who prefer a traditional 2-axis grid fine search.</td></tr>
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Rescuers that practice a lot and have very disciplined search technique may still prefer a traditional 2-axis grid search, but the next time you practice with others try it and see what you think--we'd love to hear what your groups results are.<br />
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Dave Furmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16939549388419212982noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009174938536146716.post-78783319108303317002017-10-30T10:35:00.001-06:002018-02-21T09:07:52.438-07:00Tech Tips: The EXTENDED REFERENCE GUIDE<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in;">
Your new Mammut avalanche transceiver comes with a user manual printed in several languages, but if you like to get the most from your equipment it's worth going online to download a copy of the <a href="https://static.mammut.com/file/Barryvox-S-Extended-Reference-Guide_EN.pdf" target="_blank"><b>Barryvox S</b> Extended Reference Guide (link)</a> or the <a href="https://static.mammut.com/file/Barryvox-Extended-Reference-Guide_EN.pdf"><b>Barryvox</b> Extended Reference Guide <i>(link</i>)</a>. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Extended Reference Guide is available online as a PDF, and contains additional information on advanced searching that is not found in the basic User Manual included with the beacon.</td></tr>
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The <b>Barryvox S</b> Extended Reference Guide contains the basic User Manual that came with your beacon, but also contains additional comprehensive information for your BarryvoxS on device settings, advanced search and rescue techniques, and in particular the "Pro Search" option and the alternate search mode, which are not contained in the more basic User Manual. Anyone who will ever practice alternate search strategies such as <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeRQ2ktcKoA">micro strips, micro-box</a> or 3-circle should consult these instructions on utilizing the advanced search functions of the Barryvox S. It is an important and valuable resource for advanced recreational and professional users—and all educators. <br />
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The <b>Barryvox</b> Extended Reference Guide contains additional information on conducting Group checks before a tour, more comprehensive rescue strategy, and more comprehensive information and guidance for conducting multiple burial searches and companion rescue guidance. </div>
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If any of the above describes you, you can download a copy of the appropriate Extended Reference Guide directly at the links above, or through the <a href="http://www.mammutavalanchesafety.com/p/beacon-info.html">Beacon Info landing page</a> on this blog (along with other resources). </div>
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Dave Furmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16939549388419212982noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009174938536146716.post-47806852604234179232017-10-10T10:49:00.002-06:002017-10-19T13:58:43.909-06:00Where did the "Barryvox" get it's name? Barry the rescue dog!<br />
Picture yourself in the Swiss Alps in the year 1810. Small farming villages dot the landscape below the high, glacier-covered Alps. In fall, farmers move their herds from the high alpine meadows full of grasses and flowers, to the lower elevations to escape the first snows of the season. Travel between valleys means crossing the high passes at altitudes up to 8000feet, on paths and rough roads, some of which, like the Great St. Bernard Pass in Southwestern Switzerland, were built by the Romans. Unlike the modern paved roads and tunnels underneath the passes we see today, simply going to the next valley was a difficult and sometimes risky journey subject to sudden storms, snowfall in any month of the year and frequent avalanches. When a traveler or a herder went missing in the high alpine, if they were lucky one of the rescue dogs was turned loose to perform a rescue. These dogs, the ancestors of today’s St Bernard, were able to follow a person’s scent through deep snowdrifts and hopefully make a rescue. <br />
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The most famous of these dogs was <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_(dog)">Barry</a> Der Menschenretter or “Barry the people rescuer” from the Great St. Bernard Hospice.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Barry the rescue dog is the namesake of Mammut Barryvox avalanche transceivers </td></tr>
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Barry, who lived from 1800 to 1814, is credited with about 40 rescues, the most well-known<br />
<a name='more'></a>of which was a young boy found in an ice cave that Barry supposedly carried back to the monastery where he was reunited with his family. This story is possibly not quite true, but is probably based loosely on fact.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Barry is the subject of Swiss folklore, as well as several books</td></tr>
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If you ever wondered about the St Bernard dogs in cartoons carrying a flask of brandy around their neck, that's a modern interpretation of Barry Der Menschenretter. The St Bernard Hospice has maintained rescue dogs since Barry's time, until 2004 when the dogs were moved to another nearby town. Visitors to the Swiss city of Bern can see Barry the famous Swiss rescue dog, at the Natural History Museum where his taxidermy likeness still stands. There is also a monument to Barry in the Cimitiere Des Cheins in Paris.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Although the real rescue dogs didn't carry flasks of brandy around their necks, apparently sometimes you gotta' live up to your reputation. Barry is seen here in the Natural History Museum in Bern, Switzerland.</td></tr>
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Barry lives on today as the namesake of the <a href="https://us.mammut.com/cat/3042/barryvox/">Mammut Barryvox S and Barryvox avalanche transceivers</a>. "Barryvox" literally means "Barry's voice". The beeping sound of the original transceivers was likened to Barry barking as he followed the scent of a wayward traveler through the snow, both being "the sound of rescue on the way". Today, even with the steady evolution in transceiver technology since the first Barryvox was introduced in 1968, there is still a place for rescue dogs in organized rescue, especially if the victims may not be wearing transceivers. Despite modern avalanche forecast centers and sophisticated avalanche mitigation programs, today many ski resorts in the Rockies augment their avalanche transceivers with rescue dogs, since many of their guests don't wear transceivers even if they leave the resort boundary.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Today, ski resorts like Jackson Hole still have a role for avalanche rescue dogs in addition to the Mammut airbag packs and avalanche transceivers the patrol carries . <i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo courtesy of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort</span></i></td></tr>
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