Backcountry Access T2 Avalanche Rescue Transceiver User Manual

Backcountry Access, Inc. Avalanche Rescue Transceiver

user manual

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Search/Transmit Tab
Sende-/Empfangsschalter
Sélecteur mode recherche/émission
Pulsante ricerca/trasmissione
Boton de busqueda/transmisión
Distance Indicator/Battery Power Display
Distanzanzeige/Batterieladungsanzeig
Indicateur de distance/Témoin de batterie
Indicatore di distanza/Display del livello batteria
Indicator de distancia/Estado de bateria
Loudspeaker
Lautsprecher
Haut-parleur
Altoparlante
Altavoz
Direction Lights
Richtungsanzeige
Affichage de la direction
Spie luminose di direzione
Luces direccionales
Battery Door
Batteriefach
Logement des piles
Sportello batterie
Compartmento de bateria
Search/Transmit Tab
Sende-/Empfangsschalter
Sélecteur mode recherche/émission
Pulsante ricerca/trasmissione
Boton de busqueda/transmisión
On/Off Switch
Ein/Aus Schalter
Bouton Marche / Arrêt
Pulsante di accensione
Interruptor 1
Transmit Light
Sendekontrolllampe
Témoin d’émission
Spia luminosa di trasmissione
Indicador de transmisión
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Distance Indicator/Battery Power Display
Distanzanzeige/Batterieladungsanzeig
Indicateur de distance/Témoin de batterie
Indicatore di distanza/Display del livello batteria
Indicator de distancia/Estado de bateria
Loudspeaker
Lautsprecher
Haut-parleur
Altoparlante
Altavoz
Direction Lights
Richtungsanzeige
Affichage de la direction
Spie luminose di direzione
Luces direccionales
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Multiple Burial Indicator Light
German
French
Italian
Spanish
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Options Button
Optionenschalter
Bouton options
Pulsante opzioni
Boton de opciones
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About this guide:
This is an abridged manual for the Tracker2. Please refer to
our website to download the full owner’s manual:
www.backcountryaccess.com/manuals.
Disclaimer:
No avalanche beacon can save lives without a fully trained
user. Practice frequently with your Tracker before going into
the backcountry. Learn and understand the inherent dangers
of backcountry travel. Become educated in avalanche hazard
evaluation, route selection, and self-rescue. In addition to your
beacon, always carry a probe and shovel—and always travel
with a partner.
Make sure all rescue equipment is functioning properly before
venturing into the backcountry. Perform a beacon trailhead test
every time you use your Tracker. Check that all transceivers
transmit and receive properly—and that all receive a signal at
a minimum distance of ten meters, the international standard
for effective range.
Do not place cellular phones, communication radios, or any
other electronic equipment within 12" (30 cm) of the Tracker2
while performing a transceiver search. In receive mode,
irregular readings and decreased range can be caused
by these and other sources of electrical interference, such
as power lines, electrical storms, and electrical generating
equipment. In transmit mode, keep the Tracker2 at least 1"
(2.5cm) from other electronic equipment. Use alkaline batteries
only. Do not use rechargeable, lithium, Oxyride, PowerPix, or
any other non-alkaline battery.
This Quick Start Guide covers the basic techniques required
to use the Tracker2 effectively. To increase your efficiency,
order our training DVD's and refer to the advanced techniques
described on our website: www.backcountryaccess.com. Here
you will also find important resources for obtaining avalanche
education and updates on regional avalanche conditions.
To ensure warranty protection and periodic technical updates,
please return the enclosed warranty registration card.
Conforms to the R&TTE harmonized version of the EN 300
718 and meets or exceeds the requirements of Articles 3.1,
3.2, and 3.3.
ENGLISH
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This Quick Start Guide is an introduction to proper use of the
Tracker2. For a full manual, download from our website at:
www.backcountryaccess.com/manuals.
FAMILIARIZATION
Startup/Testing
Turn on the Tracker2 by turning the on/off switch u clockwise
(see inside front cover). When turned on, the Tracker cycles
through all LED’s, then indicates the remaining battery life
in the battery power display/distance indicator v. A reading
of 95 to 99 percent indicates fully charged batteries (the
manufacturer suggests replacing batteries well before reaching
20%). The beacon then enters transmit mode. The flashing
transmit light w confirms the unit is in transmit mode.
Power Supply
The Tracker2 operates with three AAA alkaline batteries. Use
only high-quality alkaline batteries of identical age and brand.
Do not use rechargeable, lithium, Oxyride, PowerPix or any
other non-alkaline battery.
Note that the battery level percentage is approximate,
depending on battery manufacturer and operating
temperature. The manufacturer suggests replacing your
batteries well before reaching 20 percent.
If the Tracker is subjected to excessive moisture, open the
battery door x to help allow the unit to dry. To prevent
corrosion of contacts, remove batteries during extended
periods of inactivity. The manufacturer does not warranty
damage caused by battery corrosion.
Familiarization
Shoulder Strap
(blue)
Waist Attachment
Buckle
Waist Strap
(black) Lanyard
Harness
Waist Attachment
Buckle
Shoulder Strap
Lanyard
Waist Strap
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Adjustment/Fitting
The Tracker2 can be worn with or without its harness. The
manufacturer recommends securing it with the harness. When
used with a harness, the Tracker2 should be worn underneath
your outer garments. Distance/directional display should be
against your body, on/off switch should be exposed and visible.
Basic functions
Search mode: Pull down the black and red tab at the bottom
of the unit. When the unit is in search mode, the display will
show “SE” and “SEARCH” is exposed underneath the tab.
Return to transmit: Push the black and red tab in toward the
body of the beacon until it clicks into place. The display will
flash “tr” and beep for five seconds before it begins to transmit.
Searching with the Tracker2
The objective is to find the strongest signal (lowest distance
reading) and immediately begin probing the area.
In the event of a burial, switch your Tracker (and all other
beacons) to search mode. "SE" will flash in the display window
until a signal is captured.
Familiarization
SIGNAL
SEARCH
>40m
FINE
SEARCH
< 3m
COARSE
SEARCH
3–40m
avalanche path
20m20m
single searcher
search path
multiple searchers
search paths
40m 40m
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Familiarization
Signal search: If there is a "last seen point," start your signal
search there, and search downhill. Otherwise, start your
signal search at the top, bottom or side of the slide path. Allow
a maximum of 40 meters between searchers or between
switchbacks if there is only one searcher. Slowly rotate your
Tracker back and forth until you engage the signal.
Coarse search: Once a signal is engaged, align the Tracker
so that any of the center three lights are flashing and move
quickly in the direction the Tracker is pointing. The direction
of travel might be straight or slightly curved. Make sure the
number in the distance display is decreasing. If it is increasing,
turn 180 degrees. Inside ten meters, move slowly and try to
keep the center search light engaged.
Fine search: Within three meters, use your beacon close to
the snow surface and look for the smallest distance reading.
Begin probing at the smallest reading (strongest signal).
Probing/Pinpointing
At your lowest distance reading, probe in concentric circles,
with each probe hole about 10 inches (25 cm) apart. Your probe
should enter the snow perpendicular to the slope. Once you
have confirmed the victim’s location, leave the probe in the snow.
Shoveling
Shoveling is difficult and exhausting and consumes the majority
of time during an avalanche rescue. Do not take shoveling
skills for granted. For best results, start shoveling just downhill
of the probe. Make your hole at least one “wingspan” wide and
excavate downhill about 1.5 times the burial depth (this can be
determined by noting the depth marking on the probe).
Multiple Burials
Complex multiple burials are quite rare in recreational
settings and usually can be treated as a series of single
burials. When more than one transmitting victim are within
the receive range of Tracker2, the multiple burial light will
illuminate. If the multiple burial light is flashing, the victims are
in close proximity to each other, which may require a special
technique. For more information on multiple burial search
technique, download a complete manual at:
www.backcountryaccess.com/manuals.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Frequency:457kHz
• Batteries:ThreeAAA/LR03alkalinebatteries.Donotuserechargeable,
lithium, Oxyride, PowerPix or any other non-alkaline battery.
• Batterylife:minimum1hourinsearchmodeafter200hoursintransmit
mode (approximately 250 hours in transmit only or 50 hours in search
only)
• Searchstripwidth:40 meters
• Weight:6.4 ounces (181 grams) without strap and batteries
• Size:5.2” x 3.4” x 1” (13.2cm x 7.6cm x 2.5cm)
• Minimumtemperaturerange(at66.7percentbatterypower):
transmit mode: -10°C to +40°C (14°F to 104°F);
search mode: -20°C to +40°C (-4°F to 104°F)
• U.S.Patentnumber6,167,249&6,484,021B1
FCC ID: OUNT2
Model No.: Tracker2
CANADA: 35811021823
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
•Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
•Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
•Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthat
to which the receiver is connected.
•Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this device.
IC: 3561A-T2
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TECHNISCHE DATEN
•Frequenz:457kHz
•Batterien:3Stk.AAA/LR03Alkalibatterien.VerwendenSie
keine wiederaufladbaren, Lithium, Oxyride, PowerPix
oder andere nicht alkalischen Batterien.
•Batterielebensdauer:mindestenseineStundeimSuchmodusnach200
Stunden im Sendemodus (250 Stunden im reinen Sendemodus oder 50
Stunden im reinen Suchmodus)
•Suchstreifenbreite:40 Meter
•Gewicht:181 Gramm ohne Tragegurt und Batterien
•Abmessungen:13.2cm x 7.6cm x 2.5cm
•ErforderlicherTemperaturbereich(bei66,7ProzentBatteriekapazität).
Sendemodus: -10°C bis 40°C
Suchmodus: -20°C bis 40°C
•PatentNummer6,167,249&6,484,021B1
Handys,FunkoderandereelektronischeGerätesollennichtnäherals
15cmzumsuchendenGerätplaziertseinHochspannungsleitungen,
Gewitteraufladung sowie Stromgeneratoren können im Empfangsmodus
zu Störungen der Anzeige führen. Im Sendemodus gibt es bis zu einer
Distanzvon2,5cmkeineStörungendurchelektronischeGeräte.
Stimmt mit der aktualisierten Version R&TTE von EN 300 718 überein,
und entspricht oder übertrifft die Anforderungen der Artikel 3.1, 3.2 und
3.3.
SPÉCIFICATIONS TECHNIQUES
•Fréquence:457kHz
•Piles:troispilesalkalineAAA/LR03:N’employezpas
de piles rechargeables, au lithium, PowerPix, oxyride
ou tout autre pile non alkaline.
•Autonomie:aumoinsuneheureenmoderechercheaprès200heures
enmodeémission(environ250heuresuniquementenmodeémission)
•Bandederecherche:20m
•Poids:363grammes,sanglesetpilesinclues
•Dimensions:14cm*8cm*3cm
•Plageminimumdetempérature:
Mode transmission : -10°C à +40°C
Mode recherche : -20°C à + 40°C
•BrevetU.S.numéro6,167,249&6,484,021B1
Nepaspositionnerdetéléphonesportables,moyensdecommunication
radioouautreéquipementélectroniqueàmoinsde15cmdevotre
TRACKER pendant que vous effectuez une recherche. En mode
réception,desaffichagesirrégulierspeuventêtrecausésparune
sourced’interférenceélectrique,commeleslignesàhautetension,
courantsélectriquesetgénérateurs.Enmodeémission,leTRACKER
DTSpeutresterencontactavecundeceséquipementssiileststocké
horizontalement.
ConformeàlanormeEN300718,répondoudépasselesexigencesdes
articles 3.1, 3.2 et 3.3.
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DATI TECNICI
•Frequenza:457kHz
•Batterie:trebatterieAAA/LRO3alcaline;Nonusarebatteriericaricabili,
al litio, PowerPix, Oxyride o qualsiasi altra batteria non alcalina.
•Duratadellebatterie:almeno1oranelmodoricercadopo200ore
nel modo trasmissione (approssimativamente 250 ore soltanto in
trasmissione oppure 50 ore soltanto in modo ricerca).
•Larghezzacorridoiodiricerca:40m
•Peso:181 grammi, not including la cintura, la tracolla e le batterie
•Dimensioni:13.2cm x 7.6cm x 2.5cm
•Campoditemperaturaoperativominimo(livellodicaricadellebatterie
66.7):
modo trasmissione: da -10°C a +40°C;
modo ricerca : da -20°C a +40°C
•BrevettoU.S.numero6,167,249&6,484,021B1
Non avvicinate telefoni cellulari, radio ricetrasmittenti o qualsiasi altro
apparecchioelettronicoentro15cmalTrackerDTSmentrequestoè
attivato in modalità di ricezione o trasmissione. In modalità di ricezione
falsi segnali possono essere determinati dalle suddette apparecchiature
e da altre fonti che creano interferenze elettriche come linee elettriche,
temporali e generatori di corrente. In modalità di trasmissione il Tracker
DTS può tollerare apparecchiature se a contatto o molto vicine 2,5 cm se
messi uno sopra l’altro in posizione orizzontale.
Conforme alle Direttive Europee ed alle Norme EN 300 718, rispetta e
supera i requisiti degli Articoli 3.1, 3.2 e 3.3.
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
•Frecuencia:457kHz
•Baterías:trespilasalcalinasAAA/LR03:Noutilicerecargablelitio,
PowerPix, Oxyride o cualquier otra bateria no alcalina.
•Duracióndelasbaterías:mínimo1horaenmodobúsquedadespués
de200horasenelmodotransmisión (apróximadamente250horas
únicamenteenelmodotransmisióno50horasúnicamenteenelmodo
búsqueda.
•Peso:181 gramos, not includinglacorreaylasbaterías.
•Tamaño:13.2cm x 7.6cm x 2.5cm
•Nivelmínimodetemperatura(aun66,7porcientodela 
potenciadelabatería:enmododetransmisión:de-10°C 
a+40°C;enmododebúsqueda:de-20°Ca+40°C
•NumerodepatenteU.S.A:6,167,249&6,484,021B1
Alejecualquieraparatoelectrónico(Teléfonosmóviles,radios,...)del
TrackerDTSunos15cmcomomínimo,cuandoestédesempeñandouna
búsqueda.Lasinterferenciasdeestosaparatosodecualquierotrafuente
deenergíaeléctricapuedenprovocarlecturaserróneasEnmodoemisión
elTrackertoleralaproximidad(2,5cm.)deaparatoselectrónicossiesta
colocado horizontalmente.
ConformeconlaversiónarmonizadaR&TTEdelConocimientoyExceso
EN300718Artículos3.1,3.2,y3.3
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Manufacturer: Backcountry Access, Inc.
2820 Wilderness Pl. Ste. H
Boulder, Colorado USA 80301
Telephone No.: 303-417-1345
declares that the:
Product name:
Tracker2
457 kHz Avalanche Rescue Transceiver
conforms to the following specifications:
EN 61000-4-2 / 1995
EN 61000-4-3 / 1995
EN 55022 / 5.1995; Class B
ETS 300 683 / 06.1997; Class 1
EN 282-1991
Standards met: R&TTE harmonized version of the EN 300
718- 1,-2,-3 (2001-05)
ASTM Designation F 1491-93
Complies with the following European Directives:
R&TTE directive 99/5/EEC
EMC directive 89/336/EEC
CE Registrated Certificate No.: 9842308-01
Other certifications: GS; Certificate No. AL 99 03 34660 001
BZT; Registration No. G750849L
Tested, accredited, and verified by also:
TÜV Product Service
Mikes Product Service GmbH
European Interface/North American Distributor:
Backcountry Access, Inc.
Boulder, CO 80301 USA
Gecko Supply
Zurich, Switzerland
41 (0) 1273 1801
Supplementary Information: The product herewith complies with
the above requirements and directives and carries the marking
accordingly.
For compliance information and test data, contact:
Bruce McGowan / President
January 1, 2009 Boulder, CO USA
Declaration of Conformity
according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014
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APPENDIX
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Limited Warranty
The manufacturer, Backcountry Access, Inc., expressly warrants the
workmanship and components of the Tracker2 for five years after the
date of retail purchase. All parts will be either repaired or replaced free
of charge, including labor, by the manufacturer. This warranty does not
cover damage to the product caused by improper use or excessive
wear and tear. Direct all warranty claims to your retailer or distributor. All
claims must include proof of purchase and a return authorization num-
ber. To ensure warranty protection, please return the enclosed warranty
registration card.
Garantiebeschränkung
Der Hersteller Backcountry Access, Inc.,garantiertwährendfünfJahren
ab Kaufdatum für Verarbeitungs und Materialfehler. Alle Teile werden
repariert oder durch den Hersteller gratis ersetzt. Die Garantie erstreckt
sichnichtaufSchädendurchAbnützungoderfehlerhafteBedienung.
Alle Garantieansprüche sind zu richten an die Verkaufstelle oder an die
jeweilige Landesvertretung.
Garantie
Le fabricant, Backcountry Access, Inc., garantit le Tracker2 trois ans
piècesetmaind'oeuvreàpartirdeladated'achat.Toutepiècesera
réparéeouremplacéegratuitement,maind'oeuvrecomprise,parlefabri-
cant.Cettegarantienecouvrepaslesdégâtsrésultantsd'unemauvaise
utilisation.Touteréclamationdevraêtreadresséeàvotredétaillantou
distributeur.Touteréclamationdevraêtreaccompagnéedelapreuve
d'achatetd'unnumérodeSAV.
Limitazioni della Garanzia
Il costruttore, Backcountry Access, Inc., garantisce espressamente la
corretta costruzione ed i componenti del Tracker2 per tre anni dalla data
di acquisto presso il dettagliante. Le parti saranno riparate o sostituite
gratuitamente - ore di manodopera incluse - presso il costruttore. La pre-
sente garanzia non copre i danni al prodotto derivanti da uso improprio,
usura eccessiva o squarcio. Inviate qualsiasi richiesta di intervento in
garanzia al vostro dettagliante o distributore. Tutte le richieste devono
comprendere una prova di acquisto e lo specifico numero di autoriz-
zazione.
Garantía Limitada
El fabricante, Backcountry Access, Inc.,garantialafabricanciónylos
componentes del Tracker2porunperíododetresañosapartirdela
fecha de compra. El fabricante se compromete a reparar o cambiar
todas las piezas sin costo, incluyendo la mano de obra. Esta garantia no
cubrelosdañoscausadosporelusoinadecusdoodesgasteexcesivo.
Todaslasreclamacionesdeberánincluirlapruebadecompraasícomo
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