CONTROL SYSTEM
AVALANCHE GUARD: LW2700 / LW5400
The avalanche guard has 10 shots per box: Reloaded onsite. Simple. Proven.
AVALANCHE GUARD
Helicopters are not required to reload.
4kg (9 lb.) pentolite explosive.
Easily reloaded on site.
Explosive deployed into the starting zone.
Shot distances up to 250m (800ft+) from the tower.
Shots travel farther when shooting downhill.
Avalanche Trigger Management System (ATMS) controlled.
The Avalanche Guard is the main module of the comprehensive Avalanche Guard® safety system from Inauen-Schätti. At all times, it remains ready for use and, when required, reliably executes its command at the push of a button. Regardless of weather conditions and whether operating during the day or at night, the Avalanche Guard delivers consistent performance. Furthermore, it features extremely reliable technology, a high safety standard, and an effective operating range of up to 400 m.
Operators install Avalanche Guards at easily accessible locations for reloading, either on heavy-duty foundations or using rock anchors. Each unit includes one or two throw boxes, each holding ten decomposable explosive charges in 2.4 kg or 4.5 kg variants. Crews manually load the charges before winter using a stable, fold-up platform.
The loads are triggered via remote control and shot at the individual blast points. They always reliably reach their target over distances of up to 200 m.
Operators trigger the blasts from a safe location using a PC, tablet, or smartphone. The system displays successful detonations, transmitted via microphone, as well as the remaining available explosive charges. A safety communication system sends orders from the operating station directly to the Avalanche Guard. Explosive charges are deployed simply and safely at the push of a button. The Avalanche Guard powers all electronic functions through an integrated solar unit.
