08/13 P R E M I U M A L P I N E P er f o rman c e MANUAL PIEPS DSP Pro | DSP Sport
DE D E A R WI N T E R S P ORT S EN THUS I A ST! Congratulations on having purchased a PIEPS DSP PRO/DSP SPORT. ES EN The PIEPS DSP PRO/DSP SPORT is a digital 3-antenna transceiver designed to be the easiest to use in a companion rescue. Equipped with DSP technology (Digital Signal Processing) and a triple-antenna-search system, the PIEPS DSP PRO/DSP SPORT not only offers a maximum circular range, but also simplifies the rescue, especially in a case with multiple burials.
QUI C K START I N 3 STEPS Your PIEPS DSP PRO/DSP SPORT is ready to use directly out of the box! Step 1: Putting on the carrying harness, place the shoulder strap loop over head and shoulder. Lead the body strap around your back, fix the quick fastener and adjust to the proper length. Step 2: Switch on the PIEPS DSP PRO/ DSP SPORT and wait for the results of the self-check. Carrying recommendation: PIEPS recommends carrying the PIEPS DSP PRO/DSP SPORT using the supplied carrying harness.
120–60 h SEND 60–20 h SEND 1/3 filled 120–20 h SEND empty 20 h SEND (+10°C) + 1 h SEARCH (-10°C) empty, flashing last reserve, transceiver can be switched off at anytime EN CZ 250–120 h SEND IMPORTANT! During a longer time of no use (e.g. summer) the batteries have to be taken out of the PIEPS DSP PRO/DSP SPORT. Damages because of leaked batteries are not included in the warranty.
S WI T CHI N G O N | SELF - C HEC K Press the main switch lock and push the main switch to the position “SEND“ or “SEARCH“. The PIEPS DSP PRO/DSP SPORT is now in SEND- or SEARCH-mode. During power-on, the PIEPS DSP PRO/DSP SPORT will carry out a self-check. The transmitting frequency, all antennas, amplifiers, and processors are tested and the latest firmware is displayed.
DE S E ND -M O D E EN Press the main switch lock and push the main switch to the “SEND“ position. The display indicates the SEND-symbol, the remaining battery capacity, and the transmitting antenna. Additionally an LED indicator light flashes simultaneous with the transmitter bit timing. FR ES When you are on a tour, make sure the “SEND“-mode is selected throughout.
I N C A S E O F E M ER GEN C Y A victim has the best chance of being rescued if the largest possible number of companions in a given group have not been buried and work efficiently as a team to search and rescue their companion. In the event of an accident, the most important considerations are to: STAY CALM, BE OBSERVEANT, and RAISE THE ALARM.
1 DE SEARCH-Mode | SIGNAL SEARCH Press the main switch lock and push the main switch to the “SEARCH“ position. EN 2 ES 3 One rescuer by foot for signal search SLO More rescuers for signal search ハ One rescuer with skis for signal search RU d = Search strip width SK You are now beginning with the search for initial detection.
C OA R S E S E A R C H (1) As soon as the PIEPS DSP PRO/DSP SPORT picks up signals, the approximate distance and direction appear in the display. Matchstick men represent the number of burials within the range of the device. Using the arrow and distance reading, follow the strongest of the received signals along the field lines. (2) Move in the direction indicated by the PIEPS DSP PRO/DSP SPORT. The distance reading should become progressively smaller.
When you are closer than 5 m to the burial, it is strongly recommended to reduce your moving speed (50 cm/sec). Keep the PIEPS DSP PRO/DSP SPORT as close as possible to the surface of the snow to have the minimum distance to the transmitting beacon. EN (1) DE F I NE S EA R C H FR IT (3) Reduce your moving speed again (10 cm/sec). Continue in the last displayed direction. If the distance reading starts increasing again, move back to the point with the lowest distance reading.
MU LT I P L E BU R I AL S The optimized multiple burial search is based on a separation of signals via the digital signal processor (DSP). (1) If there are multiple burials, this is clearly indicated by the number of matchstick men. (2) By default, the PIEPS DSP PRO/DSP SPORT will automatically search for the strongest signal. (3) Once the position of the first burial has been located (see fine search), press the button MARK without moving away from this point. This signal is now suppressed.
DE MU LT I P L E BU R I AL S FR signal with continuous carrier IMPORTANT! In the case of multiple burials, an overlapping of signals can occur and especially in small areas can have an impact on the digital signal separation. Results are longer operating times or a limited MARK-function. More information can be found on www.pieps.com.
A D D I T I O N AL FU N CTI ON S F OR PI EPS D S P PRO The following additional functions are only valid for PIEPS DSP PRO. The functions cannot be used or added with the PIEPS DSP SPORT. 1. SCAN-FUNCTION Press the SCAN button while in the SEARCH-mode. The PIEPS DSP PRO will begin scanning the entire receiving range. During the scan, stand still and hold the device steady.
DE 2. Frequency measurement ES FR Example: the frequency of the measured signal is 457 kHz + 10 Hz (=457.010 Hz) IT IMPORTANT! Check the transmitting frequency of your partners on tour regularly. According the standard EN300718 a beacon must transmit within the range of 457 kHz +/- 80 Hz. Ideal and reasonable technical operation will have a maximum deviation of no more than +/- 30 Hz. EN Press the SCAN button for more than 3 seconds while in the SEARCH-mode.
4. Inclinometer The PIEPS DSP PRO has an integrated three dimensional inclinometer. You can check punctually the angle of a slope: 1) Put your ski pole in slope line at that point of the slope you want to measure. 2) Press the button SCAN for 3 seconds while in SEND-mode. 3) Put your PIEPS DSP PRO next to the ski pole and the angle of the slope is indicated. The display switches back into SEND-mode automatically after 20 seconds. Important! During the measurement the PIEPS DSP PRO is transmitting.
PIEPS DSP PRO PIEPS DSP TOUR Transmission frequency 457 kHz (EN 300718) 457 kHz (EN 300718) Power supply 3 batteries, Alkaline (AAA), IEC-LR03, 1.5V 3 batteries, Alkaline (AAA), IEC-LR03, 1.5V Battery lifetime min. 400 h SEND min. 200 h SEND Maximum range 60 m 50 m Search strip width 60 m 50 m Temperature range -20°C to +45°C -20°C to +45°C Weight 198 g (incl. batteries) 198 g (incl.
S O F T WAR E U P DAT E Every PIEPS DSP PRO/DSP SPORT can be tested and updated with the latest PIEPS firmware. With your safety in mind our R&D team is constantly working on improving the firmware to reflect and incorporate all our experiences in the field. Every new firmware is developed to be compatible with any PIEPS DSP PRO/DSP SPORT.
DE WA RR A N T Y & S ER VI C E EN PIEPS warranty extension free of charge: Extend the warranty of your PIEPS DSP PRO/DSP SPORT from 2 to 5 years: With the PIEPS warranty extension you have the possibility to extend the standard warranty of your PIEPS DSP PRO/DSP SPORT free of charge. Simply register online at www.pieps.com and get your warranty certificate for 5 years valid from the date of purchase. The warranty can be extended within 3 months from the date of purchase.
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