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| Ortovox S1 |
The
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 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).
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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)
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Version 2.0
09/2008
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- 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)
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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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