ARVA EVO5 User manual
USER MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
INBETRIEBNAHME
GUIDA INTRODUTTIVA
GUÍA DE UTILIZACIÓN
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Congratulations on purchasing a new ARVA
transceiver. This user manual will provide all of
the key information you need on how to operate
your new device. This manual is also available
on our website on the “downloads” page.
Register your ARVA transceiver on our website
www.arva-equipment.com to receive an addi-
tional 3-year warranty.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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GETTING STARTED
TRANSMIT MODE
SEARCH MODE
PROBING - SHOVELING
INTERFERENCE
WARRANTY - MAINTENANCE - LIFECYCLE
DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY (at the end
of the manual)
1.1/ TECHNICAL FEATURES
• Digital 3-antenna device
• Frequency: 457 kHz
• Search strip width: 50m
• Active interference management
• Automatic revert to transmit by timer (8 min)
• Power supply: 1 AA/LR06 alkaline battery
• Battery life (alkaline battery): minimum 200 hours
in transmit mode followed by 1 hour in search
mode.
• Weight: 165g (battery included).
• Storage temperature range: -20 °C to +70 °C
• Operating temperature range: -20 °C to +45 °C
• Maximum altitude to function properly: 10 000 m
• Avalanche beacon / Frequency band :
456.9 - 457.1 kHz
• Avalanche beacon / Maximum power used : H-Field
< 2.23 µA/m @ 10 m
1/ GETTING STARTED
EN
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LOCK BUTTON IN TRANS-
MIT MODE (SEND)
MARKING BUTTON
OFF/SEND/SEARCH
SELECTOR SWITCH
WAIST BELT
ELASTIC ATTACHMENT
LANYARD
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The information contained in this user manual is for ref-
erence purposes only and may be modified at any time.
The technical and product specifications may change
without prior notice for future versions of this and other
devices.
1.2/ PRACTICE - RESPONSIBILITY
Practice makes perfect, and knowing how to properly use
your device is essential in an avalanche search. Off-piste
skiing, ski touring, and ski mountaineering are activities
with inherent risks, and wearing a transceiver should not in-
fluence your decision making in risky locations. Know when
to turn around.
1.3/ STORAGE - BATTERY
Store your transceiver in a cool and dry place, away from
direct sunlight. Remove the battery when storing the device
for long periods of time (in summer). Your transceiver is no
longer under warranty if the battery leaks. Check your de-
vice on a regular to make sure that the OFF/SEND/SEARCH
selector switch and screen function properly, and that there
are no traces of corrosion in the battery compartment.
The EVO5 operates exclusively with one AA/LR06 alkaline
battery. Do not use a lithium or rechargeable battery. The
label in the battery compartment is important for customer
service, do not remove it. After changing the battery, make
sure that the cover is closed properly.
Important for Switzerland: appendix 4.10 for standard
SR814.013 applies to batteries.
CAUTION: There is a risk of explosion if the battery
is thrown into a fire or replaced by the wrong type
of battery. Follow the instructions on how to prop-
erly dispose of used batteries.
2/ TRANSMIT MODE
2.1/ TURNING ON THE DEVICE
The device is off when the OFF/
SEND/SEARCH selector switch
is in the top position and the
selector’s white arrow points
to “OFF”.
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To turn on the device, push the
OFF/SEND/SEARCH selector (lo-
cated on the upper right-hand
side of the device) down until
the lock button mechanically
locks it into place (the white ar-
row should point to “SEND”).
When the device turns on, it automatically checks that all
main functions are working properly. Verify that the au-
to-test runs correctly and pay close attention to any error
messages that display when turning on your device.
The device then displays the software version installed and
remaining battery life. We recommend that you replace the
battery as soon as it drops below 50%. Holding down the
marking button in transmit mode will allow you to check bat-
tery life left at any time.
The selector is properly locked when, in transmit mode, the
lock button pops out and you hear it click into place and you
cannot push it down any further.
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Once the start-up phase is complete,
the device automatically switches to
transmit mode. A blinking arrow in the
upper middle of the screen confirms
that your transceiver is in transmit
mode.
2.2/ WEARING THE DEVICE
POCKET OPTION
Once the EVO5 is in transmit mode, make sure that it is
connected to the elastic attachment lanyard (the device is
delivered attached to the lanyard), and then verify that the
carabiner on the elastic attachment lanyard is connected to
the waist belt.
Position the EVO5 in a zippered pant pocket for the entire
duration of your outing. The zipper slider should be fully
closed, leaving only enough room for the elastic cord to exit.
Adjust the belt around your waist and then buckle it.
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Make sure that you do not place any other contents in the
pocket carrying your EVO5 avalanche transceiver. Do not
place a cell phone in the same pocket and follow the dis-
tance guidelines detailed in paragraph 5, “INTERFERENCE”.
2.3/ WEARING THE DEVICE
HOLSTER OPTION
If you have an EVO5 HOLSTER (sold separately as an acces-
sory), make sure that the carabiner on the elastic attach-
ment lanyard is connected to the holster’s waist belt (2 po-
sitions, left or right), position the device in the holster with
the screen facing out, and then buckle the holster closed.
The EVO5 should always be worn over a base layer and as
close to your body as possible.
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2.4/ TURNING OFF THE DEVICE
To turn off the device when it is in transmit mode, press the
lock button to unlock the OFF/SEND/SEARCH selector switch
and then push the selector into the upper position, with the
white arrow pointing to “OFF”. You will then be asked to con-
firm that you want to turn off the device by pressing on the
marking button.
3/ SEARCH MODE
In the event of an avalanche, to switch from search to trans-
mit mode, take the device out of your pocket or holster and
press the lock button down to unlock and push the selector
switch down to the “SEARCH” position.
1.PRESS
2.PUSH
UP
PRESS
TO SWITCH
OFF
1.PRESS
2.PULL
DOWN
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3.1/ GROUP AND FREQUENCY CHECK
Before starting your outing, check to make sure that every-
one’s device is in transmit mode and working properly. The
group leader should switch their device into GROUP CHECK
mode to check the devices of the other members in the
group.
When turning on the EVO5 in transmit mode, it will prompt
you to switch to GROUP CHECK mode. To enter GROUP CHECK
mode, push on the marking button when the GROUP CHECK
icon is blinking in the upper part of the screen.
PRESS
1M
You will then be able to test your partners’ devices one by
one by positioning your device 1m away from each device
you check.
In GROUP CHECK mode, the EVO5 starts by analyzing the
transmit frequency. If the frequency does not comply with
current standards, a “no” message will appear indicating
that the device being checked is defective and should be
sent to customer service. If the frequency meets the stand-
ard, a distance reading will display on your screen and you
may then proceed to checking transmit power :
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