1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Markings ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Liability ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Warranty conditions..................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Manufacturer address & support .............................................................................................................................. 5
1.5 Intended use .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.6 Target group and previous knowledge .................................................................................................................... 5
1.7 Essentials ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.8 Technical specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 6
2. Safety ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Signal words used in the safety instructions .......................................................................................................... 6
2.2 General safety rules and obligations ........................................................................................................................ 7
2.3 Residual risks | Warnings ............................................................................................................................................ 7
2.3.1 PIEPS interference protection ..................................................................................................................................... 7
3. Packaging ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
4. General description .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Structure ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
4.2 Carrying system.......................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.3 Switching on | Self-Check | Send mode .................................................................................................................... 10
4.4 Group check ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
4.5 Helpful PIEPS background features ........................................................................................................................ 14
4.5.1 PIEPS iPROBE-Support .............................................................................................................................................. 14
4.5.2 Secondary avalanche | Auto-Search-to-Send ......................................................................................................... 14
4.6 Search mode | Search strategy ................................................................................................................................ 16
4.6.1 In case of emergency .................................................................................................................................................. 16
4.6.2 Signal search ................................................................................................................................................................ 17
4.6.3 Coarse search .............................................................................................................................................................. 19
4.6.4 Fine search ................................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.6.5 Pinpointing ................................................................................................................................................................... 20
4.6.6 Multiple burials | MARK function ............................................................................................................................... 20
4.7 PIEPS PRO BT additional features ........................................................................................................................... 21
4.7.1 Vibra support ............................................................................................................................................................... 21
4.7.2 Extended group check & pro-mode .......................................................................................................................... 21
4.7.3 Mark range settings .................................................................................................................................................... 21
4.7.4 Inclinometer ................................................................................................................................................................. 21
4.7.5 Backup-Mode ............................................................................................................................................................... 21
4.7.6 SCAN & victim selection .............................................................................................................................................. 22
4.7.7 Analog mode ............................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.7.8 TX600 mode ................................................................................................................................................................ 23
5. Device management with the PIEPS APP ....................................................................................................................... 24
6. Troubleshooting, maintenance, storage, disposal ...................................................................................................... 25
6.1 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................... 25
6.2 Battery replacement .................................................................................................................................................. 26
6.3 Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................................ 26
6.4 Storage ......................................................................................................................................................................... 26
6.5 Disposal ........................................................................................................................................................................ 27
7. Conformity ............................................................................................................................................................................... 27