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Updating the Ortovox S1
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Technical noteThe Ortovox S1 and S1+ can be updated (read about updating other transceivers). The update is done using an infrared interface. The ability to update your beacon is important, because it allows you to get enhancements and new features without purchasing a new avalanche transceiver. To determine which version of the software you have, click on the wrench icon and then the "i" icon.

Unlike the Pieps, Pulse, and Tracker2, there isn't a charge to update the S1 at a retail stores (great decision, Ortovox). There is a nominal charge if you choose to mail your transceiver to Ortovox (to cover shipping and insurance). Contact Ortovox USA or find a dealer on the Ortovox website for details.

Version Enhancements
Version 2.1
10/2011

It's a little confusing that the 10/2009 and 10/2011 S1 updates both display the version number as 2.1 when you turn on the device. However, if you choose the "i" icon, this version will display as 1.2.3488.

  • You now cancel a previously suppressed (i.e., marked) transmitter during a multiple burial by pressing and holding the OK button for two seconds. Previous versions would cancel the suppressed transmitters with a quick press of the OK button. This change prevents you from accidently cancelling the previously suppressed transmitters.
  • You can activate a new "deep burial" function by pressing the OK button when you are between 3 and 7 meters from the transmitter. This causes the S1 to display the "circular illustration" sooner.
  • You can now personalize the start-up screen with your name, address, phone number, etc. That's handy in case you lose your transceiver (the Mammut Pulse also allows the startup screen to be personalized).
Version 2.1
10/2009

It's a little confusing that the 10/2009 and 10/2011 S1 updates both display the version number as 2.1 when you turn on the device. However, if you choose the "i" icon, this version will display as 1.2.3237.

  • Faster display indication of the buried victims after switching to LOCATION by reducing the message "STOP-hand"
  • Protection of the "MENU button" against unintentional operation (press and hold the MENU button for more than 2 seconds to call up the "MENU" function).
  • Optimized sensitivity for the indication “transmitter is located in front / in the rear” (180°-indication)
  • New hold function (inclination measurement)
  • Further enhancement of accuracy
    • Precise localization even of old and defective transmitters with frequency deviations of more than +-80 Hz
    • Optimization and refinement of self test (transmitter, receiver,
      magnet sensors and battery capacity)
Version 2.0
09/2008
  • Improved self-test
  • Improved 4+ (multi-burial) function
  • Automatic deep burial detection
  • UP-BOX
  • New user interface
    • Further enhanced MENU
    • New direction indication
  • Enhanced liability and stability
    • Resistance interference against electronic sources (radio, cell phones, cable railways, etc)
Version 1.0
08/2007
  • New case
  • New switch ON/ OFF
  • New 4+ function
  • New update capability
  • New MENU
  • New direction indication
  • Enhanced liability and stability
    • Compass calibration
    • Improved resistance against electrical and atmospheric interference
    • Receiver parameters (detection of transmitters with a period as short as 500ms and as long as 1350ms)
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