Basic Functions; Background Lighting - PIEPS FREERIDE Manual Del Usuario

BASiC FUNCTioNS

oN opEN GroUND (oN SkI ToUrS or of
pISTE), aLWayS Carry THE pIEpS frEErIDE
TraNSMISSIoN MoDE "oN".
A Battery compartment requires
only one battery
B OFF | ON | Send-Mode
C
fall back function
in case of a second avalanche
d Send-Mode: Battery-level in %-indication;
flashing arrow
e Search-Mode: Switch your PIEPS Freeride
from transmit to receive mode by pressing
3 times on the "Send-Search" switch.
Send-Mode: Press the „Send-Search"–
switch min. 2 seconds
F dynamic flux line indication (arrow) and
distance-indication: The arrow on the
dynamic field direction display is 100%
full so long as the PIEPS Freeride is aligned
with a field line
G Symbol for "1 victim"
within reception zone
H Symbol for "multiple burial"
In a case of multiple burial, all signals are
processed simultaneously, but only the
strongest signal is shown on the display
14 | 08/13
A
off-MoDE oN-MoDE
B
SEND-MoDE
C d
prESS 3 x SEarCH-MoDE
e
F
<<<
G H
SeLF-TeSTiNG By SWiTCHiNG oN
When powered on, the PIEPS Freeride will carry out a self-test lasting approx. 5 seconds. During
this self-test, maintain a minimum distance of 5 meters to other beacons. You will then see the send
symbol and the remaining % battery voltage in the display. The LED will also flash in sync with the
transmitter bit timing. In the event of a device error, an alert signal sounds and the display indicates
"E" in combination with a permanent error-code. This means the device is not fit for operation.
In this case, contact our customer service department. When in the open, make sure the "SEND"
mode is selected throughout. The PIEPS Freeride will then transmit continuously any signal it picks
up from other beacons.
imporTANT! When switched on, a complex self-testing is done by the beacon. Nevertheless, a
beacon-group-check is strongly recommended before embarking on each tour.
FALL BACk FUNCTioN iN CASe oF A SeCoNd AVALANCHe
Right after switching on the device, the status of the added automatic fall back function is shown.
While keeping the button pressed, it's possible to switch from p0 to p3, P5 and p8. The numbers show
the preset time in minutes. When using p0 (default from manufacturer) this function is disabled. When
activated, the transceiver automatically falls back to transmit mode, when the preset time has passed
without any press of the button. Right before falling back, a warning signal is issued!

BACkGroUNd LiGHTiNG

This function is only available in the "Search"-Mode.
Switch your PIEPS Freeride from transmit to receive mode (see basic functions point E). To activate
the background lightning press the "Send-Search"-Button. Press the button once again and the
transmission check light is activated as an emergency light. To switch both lights off, press the
"Send-Search"-Button again.
08/13 | 15