Blackline Safety G7X LONE WORKER SAFETY POD User Manual User Guide

Blackline Safety Corp. LONE WORKER SAFETY POD User Guide

User Guide

G7Technical User Manual
CONTENTSOVERVIEWReal-time connected safety ............................................................................................................... 4Blackline Safety Network .................................................................................................................... 4Blackline Live web portal .................................................................................................................... 5G7 models .................................................................................................................................................. 6Device comparison ................................................................................................................................. 7What’s in the box .................................................................................................................................... 8Hardware details ......................................................................................................................................9INTERACTIONHow it works ............................................................................................................................................... 10NOTIFICATIONS SureSafe .........................................................................................................................................................11Yellow pending alarm ........................................................................................................................... 12Yellow warning alarm ............................................................................................................................13Red alert ........................................................................................................................................................ 14LiveResponse ............................................................................................................................................. 15OPERATING Charging ......................................................................................................................................................16Wearing ........................................................................................................................................................16Power on ..................................................................................................................................................... 17Power o ..................................................................................................................................................... 17SAFETY MONITORING FEATURESYellow pending alarm features ........................................................................................................ 18Potential Fall detected ............................................................................................................... 18Potential no-motion detected ............................................................................................... 19Check-in request ...........................................................................................................................19Yellow warning alarm features ......................................................................................................... 20Messages ........................................................................................................................................... 20Speaker phone ............................................................................................................................... 21Network connection interruption ....................................................................................... 21Low battery ...................................................................................................................................... 21Red alert features .....................................................................................................................................22Fall detected .................................................................................................................................... 22No-motion detected ................................................................................................................... 22Missed check-in ............................................................................................................................. 23SOS alert ............................................................................................................................................. 23
GAS DETECTIONBump test ....................................................................................................................................................24Calibration .................................................................................................................................................. 26Zero sensors ................................................................................................................................................27GAS DETECTION FEATURESYellow warning alarm gas features ................................................................................................ 28Low warning alarm for gas ...................................................................................................... 28Under limit ..................................................................................................................................... 29Sensor error ..................................................................................................................................... 29Calibration ....................................................................................................................................... 29Bump test ..........................................................................................................................................29Red alert gas features ............................................................................................................................ 30High alert for gas ........................................................................................................................... 30STEL (short term exposure limit) alert ............................................................................... 30TWA (time weighted average) alert .................................................................................... 31OL (over limit) alert ...................................................................................................................... 31CARTRIDGES Gas Cartridge replacement program ............................................................................................32Changing cartridges .............................................................................................................................. 32Cartridge care ............................................................................................................................................ 33Cartridge safety precautions ............................................................................................................. 33Caution ............................................................................................................................................... 33FIRMWARE UPDATES Over-the-air (OTA) rmware updates ...........................................................................................34SUPPORTLearn more ..................................................................................................................................................35Customer Care ........................................................................................................................................... 35SPECIFICATIONS Detailed specications .......................................................................................................................... 36LEGAL NOTICES AND CERTIFICATIONSLegal notices ..............................................................................................................................................38Intrinsically safe ......................................................................................................................................... 39
4 || G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUALOVERVIEWREALTIME CONNECTED SAFETYWhat is G7? G7 is the rst true work-everywhere, wearable, personal safety monitor. It keeps you connected — whether it’s a gas leak, a health incident or an intruder.Your G7 can trigger a facility evacuation, accounting for your location on a real-time map. Should you require help, G7 delivers the instant situational awareness needed to manage the fastest possible response to make a dierence.G7 has your back at all times.BLACKLINE SAFETY NETWORK How am I connected?The Blackline Safety Network is the cloud-hosted system used to monitor your safety. It includes 2G/3G cellular networks, satellite networks, our Blackline Live™ web portal application, your monitoring account and your personal safety monitoring device. Each G7 device requires an active service plan in order to connect to the Blackline Safety Network. Depending on your needs and requirements, there are various service plan options available such as 24/7 safety monitoring by Blackline’s Safety Operations Center and two-way voice communication. Contact your organization’s safety professional for more information regarding the details of your service plan.
G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 5BLACKLINE LIVE WEB PORTALWhat is Blackline Live?G7 utilizes the cloud-hosted Blackline Live web portal to monitor and manage all your workers and devices. With Blackline Live’s real-time alerting and live map with employee locations, you can quickly locate and respond to a worker in distress. Real-time alerts show the employees location on the map with the type of alert, enabling your team to eciently send the help they need. Blackline Live also allows you to create and customize conguration proles that determine how a device or a group of devices operates in the eld. Similarly, alert proles are set up to determine what contacts should be notied in the event of an incident and what response protocol monitoring personnel will follow to ensure your team gets the help it needs.Blackline Live keeps track of alert history, calibrations and bump tests eliminates the need to manually retrieve data logs from the eld. All G7 data is communicated in real-time.G7 is capable of receiving text messages from Blackline Live, with the option of receiving voice communications.Blackline Live allows you to tailor user access depending on employee roles: employee, supervisor, administrator and monitoring team. This ensures that everyone has access to the right tools to accommodate their role in a comprehensive monitoring program.
6 || G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUALG7 MODELS What G7 model do I have? There are two G7 models: G7c and G7x. The main dierence between them is how they connect to the Blackline Safety Network.If you are unsure of which G7 model you have, refer to the logo on the front of your G7.G7c works anywhere with 2G/3G cellular coverage in over 200 countries to connect you directly to the Blackline Safety Network. Depending on your service plan, your G7c may have two-way voice capabilities. G7x works in conjunction with Blackline’s G7 Bridge — a portable satellite base station that keeps you connected in remote locations outside cellular coverage. G7x uses a 900 MHz radio to communicate with G7 Bridge up to 2km away. One G7 Bridge can link up to ve G7x devices to the Blackline Safety Network through Iridium satellite or cellular data. G7CG7X
G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 7DEVICE COMPARISONWhat features does my G7 have?G7c and G7x are customized with one of three cartridge types. Cartridge selections include Standard, Single-gas and Quad-gas cartridges. The following comparison chart summarizes the features of each cartridge.Standard StandardSingle SingleQuad QuadG7CG7XG7 MODELText messaging l l l l l lFall detection l l l l l lNo-motion detection l l l l l lSOS alert l l l l l lCheck-in l l l l l lReceive voice calls l l lSingle gas detection l lMulti gas detection l lLow warning alarm for gas l l l lUnder limit alarm for gas l l l lHigh alert for gas l l l lSTEL alert for gas l l l lTWA alert for gas l l l lOver limit alert for gas l l l l
8 || G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUALWHAT’S IN THE BOX Your G7 device comes with the following components: G7 personal safety monitoring device Pre-installed cartridge (Standard, Single-gas or Quad-gas cartridge) Quick start guide Charging system • Removable charging clip • USB cable • USB power adapter Certication and support cardIf you have a Single-gas or Quad-gas cartridge you will also receive: Gas detection guide Single or Quad calibration cap (depending on your cartridge) Calibration gas tubing
G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 9HARDWARE DETAILSPower buttonCharging lightCartridge (Standard, Single-gas or Quad-gas)Metal belt clipCharging portMicrophone (G7c only)OK buttonUp buttonLCD screen SpeakerLatch pullLatch push buttonProduct labelCartridge labelDown buttonPending and warningSureSafeAlertsLiveResponseTop lightsOK
10 || G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUALINTERACTIONHOW IT WORKSInteracting with G7 is easy with it’s high-visibility LCD display and three-button menu system.OK buttonPress OK to enter the main menu on the LCD screen and to conrm a menu selection.Latch pullPull down the latch to call for help when assistance is required.Up and down arrow buttonsPress up or down to navigate the menu. Press and hold both simultaneously to mute a yellow warning alarm or red alert.Latch push buttonPush the latch in to check in and tell your G7 that you are safe.
G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 11NOTIFICATIONS When G7 has something to tell you it uses color, vibration, sound and on-screen messages.SureSafeAre you Connected?G7 lets you know your connection status.Blinking green lightA blinking green SureSafe® light indicates your device is connecting to the Blackline Safety Network and your safety is not yet monitored.Solid green lightA solid green SureSafe light indicates you’re connected and being monitored by the Blackline Safety Network.Sound and vibrationCongurable to sound an alarm if connection is lost after 5 minutes.Green SureSafe Blinking/Solid
12 || G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUALYELLOW PENDING ALARMAre you safe?G7 is asking you to conrm that you are safe.Push the red latch button within a set period of time to confirm you are safe. If you don’t push the latch button your G7 will communicate a red alert to monitoring personnel.Sound and VibrationBeeping alarm sound — an alarm sound and vibration, a pause, then an alarm sound and vibration and another pause, etc.Yellow Pending Alarms: Potential fall detected Potential no-motion detected Check-in requestYellow Pending AlarmBlinking
G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 13YELLOW WARNING ALARMG7 has a message for youRead your G7 screen.Press and hold the up and down buttons at the same time to let your G7 know you have read the message. This will disable the audible and visual alarm.Sound and VibrationUrgent alarm sound — an alarm sound and vibration, a pause, another alarm sound and vibration, another pause, etc. (Faster than yellow pending alarm sound).Yellow Warning Alarms: New message Voice call Network connection interruption Low battery Low warning alarm for gas Sensor error Under limit Calibration Bump testYellow Warning AlarmRapid Blinking
14 || G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUALRED ALERTWe’re here to helpIf you need assistance or have not responded to a yellow pending alarm.Red alerts are immediately communicated to monitoring personnel. Read the information on your screen. Press and hold the up and down buttons simultaneously to mute. Muting will only silence the sound and vibration and does not cancel the alert to monitoring personnel.Sound and vibrationCritical alarm sound — an urgent sound and a constant vibration without any pauses.Red Alerts: Fall detected No-motion detected Missed check-in SOS alert High alert for gas STEL alert for gas TWA alert for gas Over limit alert for gasRed AlertRapid Blinking
G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 15LiveResponseWe’ve got your backMonitoring personnel have acknowledged your red alert.Lets you know that remote monitoring personnel are responding by following your team’s emergency protocol. Once monitoring personnel have resolved the red alert, the blue LiveResponse™ light will shut o.Sound and VibrationDepending on your response protocol, a G7c with voice enabled service plan will automatically connect your speaker phone to monitoring personnel.LiveResponse Blinking
16 || G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUALOPERATING CHARGING How do I charge my G7? Insert the micro USB plug into the removable charging clip, then slide the clip onto the charging port at the bottom of your G7. A solid red light at the bottom of the device conrms your G7 is charging. The LCD screen will let you know when it is fully charged.Blackline recommends that you fully charge your device after every shift.NOTE: Charging will automatically turn your G7 o to ensure it will not trigger alerts while in the charging process.WEARING Where do I wear my device?G7 monitors you best when clipped to your belt or chest pocket.Removable charging clipCharging portCharging cable
G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 17POWER ON How do I turn on my G7c?Press and hold the power button, and wait for the blinking green SureSafe light to turn solid. Once connected, the green light will stay on and your safety is being monitored. How do I turn on my G7x?Press and hold the power button on your G7 Bridge to turn it on rst, and wait for the blinking green SureSafe light to turn solid, It takes approximately two minutes for G7 Bridge to connect to the Blackline Safety Network. Once connected, the green light will stay on. Press and hold the power button on your G7x. Wait for the blinking green SureSafe light to turn solid. Once connected, the green light will stay on and your safety is being monitored.NOTE: For best results, ensure your G7 Bridge is turned on before your G7x. If you are having diculties connecting your G7x to G7 Bridge, please refer to your G7 Bridge manual.POWER OFF How do I turn o my G7c?Press and hold the power button. The device will go into shutdown sequence, once all the lights and vibrations have stopped, you have been logged o from the Blackline Safety Network and your safety is no longer being monitored.How do I turn o my G7x?Press and hold the power button of your G7x. The device will go into shutdown sequence, sending your log off status to G7 Bridge. When suitably powered, G7 Bridge can remain on at all times. When G7 Bridge is o, all connected devices will no longer be monitored. Before powering down, ensure there are no other personal safety monitoring devices connected. Once conrmed, press and hold the power button on the G7 Bridge. The device will go into shutdown sequence. Your safety is no longer being monitored.NOTE: For more information, please refer to the G7 Bridge technical user manual.
18 || G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUALSAFETY MONITORING FEATURESYour G7 is equipped with many features to monitor your safety. They are categorized into the type of notications they trigger — yellow pending alarms, yellow warning alarms, and red alerts. All are customizable in Blackline Live to best t your needs. Speak to your safety supervisor to learn about how your G7 features are congured. YELLOW PENDING ALARM FEATURESBlinkingPOTENTIAL FALL DETECTEDWhat is a potential fall detected?Your device is constantly monitoring you for falls. If a potential fall is detected, G7 will initiate a yellow pending alarm. The fall detection sensitivity is congurable.
G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 19POTENTIAL NOMOTION DETECTEDWhat is a potential no-motion detected?Your device is constantly monitoring your motion. It will automatically detect if you do not move within a pre-set duration, and will initiate a yellow pending alarm. The no-motion period and sensitivity are congurable. CHECKIN REQUESTWhat is a check-in?If enabled, you can congure your device to request periodic check-ins throughout your shift. The check-in countdown is displayed at the top right of the LCD screen. At the end of the timer, your G7 will initiate a yellow pending alarm to conrm you are safe. The check-in timer and pending alarm time are congurable.NOTE: Your device can be congured to check-in early, before the yellow pending alarm sounds. If enabled, you can push and hold the red latch button for the duration of three vibrations to reset your check-in timer without waiting for the audible alarm. An early check-in cannot be congured if Silent SOS alert is enabled. If you are safe, push the red latch button. If you do not push the latch within the congured amount of time, your yellow pending alarm will communicate a red alert to monitoring personnel.NOTE: While driving at speeds above 35 km/hr (22 mph), your G7 will not go into alarm for a check-in, potential fall detected or potential no-motion detected.What do I do in the case of a yellow pending alarm?
20 || G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUALYELLOW WARNING ALARM FEATURESMESSAGESHow do I receive a message?Your device can receive messages from monitoring personnel. When there is an incoming message, G7 will inform you with a yellow warning alarm.How do I send a message?You can choose from a list of 10 pre-programmed messages to send to monitoring personnel. The messages can be pre-programmed on Blackline Live. Press the OK button to enter the main menu, the up or down arrow buttons to navigate the menu, highlight your selection, and the OK button to send. How do I send a custom message?At the bottom of the pre-programmed message list is an option to send a 16-character custom message to monitoring personnel. Press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through the alphabet and numbers, press the OK button to move to the next character, press the OK button again to send.NOTE: In the conrmation screen of your custom message, you have the ability to edit the current message by pressing the up arrow button, send the message by pressing the OK button or cancel the message by pressing the down arrow button.Rapid Blinking
G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 21NETWORK CONNECTION INTERRUPTIONHow do I know if the connection to my device is lost?If your device loses connection with the Blackline Safety Network, it will inform you with a yellow warning alarm after 5 minutes. This amount of time is congurable.LOW BATTERYHow do I know if my device battery is low?If your battery level goes below 20%, it will inform you with a yellow warning alarm. This percentage level is congurable.SPEAKER PHONEHow do I use two-way voice calling?If you have a G7c with a voice-enabled service plan, your speakerphone will automatically answer a call from monitoring personnel. G7 will inform you of an incoming call with a yellow warning alarm. The blue LiveResponse light will blink and you will hear a beep signifying the two-way voice call has been connected. In a noisy environment, it may be necessary to remove and hold the device near your ear, as you would a two-way radio.NOTE: Pull the red latch to have monitoring personnel initiate a voice call.Read your G7 screen. Press and hold the up and down arrow buttons at the same time to let your G7 know you have read the message. Yellow warning alarms are between you and your G7, and will not notify monitoring personnel.What do I do in the case of a yellow warning alarm?
22 || G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUALRED ALERT FEATURESFALL DETECTEDWhat is fall detected?If your device detects a fall and you have not responded to the yellow pending alarm, G7 will communicate a red alert to monitoring personnel. The fall detection sensitivity is congurable. NOMOTION DETECTEDWhat is no-motion detected?If you are not moving and you have not responded to the yellow pending alarm, G7 will communicate a red alert to monitoring personnel. The no-motion period and sensitivity are congurable. Rapid Blinking
G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 23MISSED CHECKINWhat is a missed check-in?If enabled and you are unable to check-in during the yellow pending alarm time, your device will communicate a red alert to monitoring personnel. SOS ALERTWhat is an SOS Alert?If you require assistance, you can manually send an SOS alert to monitoring personnel requesting immediate help to your location by pulling the red latch. NOTE: Your device can be congured to send a Silent SOS alert to monitoring personnel without light, sound and vibration. Red alerts are immediately communicated to monitoring personnel. Read the information on your G7 screen. Press and hold the up and down arrow buttons at the same time to mute the sound and vibration. This does not cancel the red alert sent to monitoring personnel.What do I do in the case of a red alert?
24 || G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUALGAS DETECTIONIncluded with your G7 Single-gas or Quad-gas cartridge is a calibration cap and tubing for bump tests and calibrations. Alternatively, bump tests and calibrations can be completed using a G7 Dock. Only perform bump test and calibrations in a safe environment. For more information and instructions, refer to the G7 Dock technical user manual.BUMP TEST What is a bump test?It is safe practice to regularly test alarm indicators (lights, sound and vibration) by applying enough gas to conrm the sensors will trigger an alarm when gas is detected. G7 communicates bump test data automatically to the Blackline Safety Network, and will remind you when a bump test is overdue. The bump test schedule is congurable. NOTE: To meet CSA LEL performance standard, you are required to bump test before each day’s use. Blackline recommends you do not exceed 30 days without a bump test. How do I bump test?1. Attach tubing to the calibration cap2. Ensure the other end of the tubing is attached to a 0.5 L/min regulator on the gas tank3. On your G7, press the OK button to enter the main menu4. Press the arrow buttons to navigate to Bump Test5. Press the OK button to select Bump Test6. Press the OK button to continue 7. G7 preforms an automatic audio and visual assessment to test vibration and lights8. You can individually choose which sensors to test, by default G7 will test all sensors9. Attach the calibration cap to your device10. G7 will begin to count down from 60, apply the gas within this time window11. Turn gas o when prompted on your G7 screen12. Press the OK button to complete bump test13. G7 will let you know if the bump test has passed or failed, and when your next bump test is due14. Remove the calibration cap and let your G7 sit until the readings stabilize and your G7 is regulated
G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 25TubingSingle-gas calibration cap TubingQuad-gas calibration cap
26 || G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUALCALIBRATION What is calibration?Gas sensors periodically need to be calibrated by applying a known concentration of gas for a set amount of time. This procedure ensures the gas sensor can accurately detect gas levels throughout its operating life. The calibration schedule depends on your company’s safety policy. Blackline recommends not exceeding 180 days without a calibration.How do I calibrate?1. Attach tubing to the calibration cap2. Ensure the other end of the tubing is attached to a 0.5 L/min regulator on the gas tank3. On your G7, press the OK button to enter the main menu4. Press the arrow buttons to navigate to Calibration5. Press the OK button to select calibration6. Press the OK button to continue7. G7 preforms an automatic audio and visual assessment to test vibration and lights8. You can individually choose which sensors to test, by default G7 will test all sensors9. Attach the calibration cap to your device10. G7 will begin to count down from 60, start applying gas within this time window and continue to apply gas for 2 minutes11. Turn gas o when prompted on your G7 screen12. Press the OK button to complete calibration13. G7 will let you know if the calibration has passed or failed, and when your next calibration is due14. Remove the calibration cap and let your G7 sit until the readings stabilize and your G7 is calibratedNOTE: If you see a calibration fail message on your LCD screen, try the calibration again. If the error persists, please contact our Customer Care team.
G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 27ZERO SENSORSWhat is zeroing?If G7 is not reading zero and you know you are in an atmosphere with no gas, your gas sensor readings may have shifted. If this happens, it is best to calibrate your sensors. If you are unable to preform a calibration, you can zero your sensors to reset the baseline.G7 can be congured to automatically zero on start-up when you turn on your device in Blackline Live.NOTE: The baseline reading for oxygen is 20.9.How do I zero sensors?1. On your G7, press the OK button to open the main menu2. Press the arrow buttons to navigate to Zero Sensors3. Press the OK button to select zeroing 4. G7 will do an automatic audio and visual assessment to test vibration and lights5. Press the OK button to start zeroing, do not apply any gas6. The LCD screen will let you know once zero is completeNOTE: If you see a zero incomplete message on your LCD screen you may be in an environment with gas levels, or your cartridge may need replacement.
28 || G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUALGAS DETECTION FEATURESOnce you have completed the bump test and calibration, your G7 is ready to monitor and notify you of gas exposure. Gas detection alarms will notify you with either a yellow warning alarm or a red alert depending on the gas level measured. All settings are customizable in Blackline Live. Speak to your safety supervisor to learn about how your G7 gas features are congured. YELLOW WARNING ALARM GAS FEATURESLOW WARNING ALARM FOR GASWhen does G7 trigger a low yellow warning alarm for gas?When gas levels reach the low concentration configured by your safety supervisor, G7 will inform you with a yellow warning alarm every two minutes until gas levels are reduced.NOTE: A G7 with O2 sensors will trigger low warning alarms in oxygen-decient and oxygen-enriched atmospheres. An oxygen-decient atmosphere poses a risk of insucient oxygen for breathing. An oxygen-enriched atmosphere presents an increased risk of explosion. Rapid Blinking
G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 29UNDER LIMIT When does G7 trigger an under limit yellow warning alarm?If a gas sensor’s baseline shifts, it’s reading will shift accordingly and become unreliable. When this happens, the presence of gas can still be measured, but cannot be converted into an accurate reading. G7 will inform you of such an event with a yellow warning alarm. A calibration will be required to ensure the sensors are accurately detecting gas levels. If you are unable to perform a calibration and are in a clean atmosphere, you can zero your sensors to reset the baseline. SENSOR ERROR When does G7 trigger a sensor error yellow warning alarm?If a gas sensor stops working for any reason, G7 will inform you with a yellow warning alarm. An X on your LCD screen will indicate which sensor or sensors are generating the error message. Power o and restart your G7. If the sensor error warning persists, perform a calibration. If this does not correct the problem, you will need to replace your cartridge. CALIBRATION When does G7 trigger a calibration yellow warning alarm?When gas sensors are due for a calibration, G7 will inform you with a yellow warning alarm. BUMP TESTWhen does G7 trigger a bump test yellow warning alarm?When gas sensors are due for a bump test, G7 will inform you with a yellow warning alarm.Read your G7 screen. Press and hold the up and down arrow buttons at the same time to let your G7 know you have read the message. Yellow warning alarms are between you and your G7, and will not notify monitoring personnel.What do I do in the case of a yellow warning alarm?
30 || G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUALRED ALERT GAS FEATURESHIGH ALERT FOR GASWhen does G7 trigger a high alert for gas?If a gas sensor detects gas levels above the maximum gas concentration congured by your safety supervisor, G7 will communicate a red alert to monitoring personnel. NOTE: A G7 with O2 sensors will trigger red alerts in both oxygen-decient and oxygen-enriched situations. STEL SHORT TERM EXPOSURE LIMIT ALERTWhen does G7 trigger a STEL alert?If a gas sensor detects you have reached the short-term exposure limit configured by your safety supervisor, your G7 will communicate a red alert to monitoring personnel. This limit is the gas concentration that you can be continuously exposed to for a 15-minute time frame without suffering adverse health effects.Rapid Blinking
G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 31TWA TIME WEIGHTED AVERAGE ALERTWhen does G7 trigger a TWA alert?If a toxic sensor detects you have exceeded the average allowable amount of gas during an eight-hour period, G7 will communicate a red alert to monitoring personnel.NOTE: The two TWA measuring methods available for use on your G7 are: OSHA (United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration) or ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists).OSHA is defined as a rolling average of gas exposure accumulated over an eight-hour period of operation. If the worker is in the field longer, the most recent eight-hour cumulative value is used.ACGIH is dened as the total accumulated average, from four to 16 hours as congured by your safety supervisor. OL OVER LIMIT ALERTWhen does G7 trigger an OL alert?If a gas sensor detects an excessive amount of gas and can no longer give you an accurate reading, G7 will communicate a red alert to monitoring personnel.Evacuate the area and follow your emergency safety protocol.Red alerts are immediately communicated to monitoring personnel. Read the information on your G7 screen. Press and hold the up and down arrow buttons at the same time to mute the sound and vibration. This does not cancel the remote alert sent to monitoring personnel. The sound and vibration will return after one minute. This will continue until gas levels or averages have reduced or returned to acceptable concentrations.What do I do in the case of a red alert?
32 || G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUALCARTRIDGES GAS CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROGRAMWhat do I do when I need a new gas cartridge?If you have an uninterrupted service plan for your G7 gas cartridge, Blackline will replace expired cartridges for you free of charge. To inquire about or request new cartridges, please contact our Customer Care team or your distributor. CHANGING CARTRIDGESHow do I change my G7 cartridge?1. Power o G72. Using a Torx T8 screwdriver, remove the screws on each side of the device3. Pull up on the cartridge4. Slide a new cartridge onto G7, ensuring the cartridge clicks into place5. Replace screws into each side of the device
G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 33CARTRIDGE CARESensor contaminantsGas sensors are susceptible to contamination by a variety of common chemicals, reducing or eliminating their sensitivity. Care should be taken when using silicones, cleaners, solvents and lubricants in close proximity to sensors as exposure may cause permanent damage to the sensor. If a device is exposed to a new chemical or compound, it is best practice to bump test and calibrate units to ensure proper sensor function is maintained. CARTRIDGE SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONFor safety reasons this equipment must be operated and serviced by qualied personnel only. Read and understand instruction manual completely before operating or servicing.To meet the CSA LEL performance standard, the following safety precautions should be considered:Before each day’s usage sensitivity must be tested on a known concentration of methane equivalent to 25-50% of full scale concentration. Accuracy must be within 0 and 20% of actual. Accuracy may be correct by calibration.Any rapid up-scale reading followed by declining or erratic reading may indicate a gas concentration beyond upper scale limit which may be hazardous.High o-scale readings may indicate an explosive concentration.This area must be free of ammable gases during calibration.
34 || G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUALFIRMWARE UPDATES OVERTHEAIR OTA FIRMWARE UPDATESHow does G7 get updated?To oer new features, Blackline Safety periodically releases over-the-air (OTA) rmware updates. Your G7 device will automatically download and install the new rmware.Blackline Safety will contact you directly for specic information about new updates. If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Care team.NOTE: OTA rmware updates are only available for G7 Bridge when it is brought into cellular range. If G7 Bridge cannot be removed from satellite only reception, contact Customer Care to receive a rmware update kit.
G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 35SUPPORTLEARN MOREVisit support.BlacklineSafety.com to nd support and training materials for G7. CUSTOMER CAREFor technical support, please contact our Customer Care team.North America (24 hours)Toll Free: 1-877-869-7212 | support@blacklinesafety.comUnited Kingdom (8am-5pm GMT)+44 1787 222684 | eusupport@blacklinesafety.comInternational (24 hours)+1-403-451-0327 | support@blacklinesafety.com
36 || G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUALSPECIFICATIONS DETAILED SPECIFICATIONSStandard G7 Safety Alert FeaturesAll safety alerts are transmitted in real-time to the Blackline Safety NetworkFall detection and No-motion detection: Tri-axis accelerometer, tri-axis gyro, software processing, congurable sensitivity, congurable time window (130 mins, or o) for no-motion detectionSOS latch: Pull latch to trigger remote alertSilent emergency: Press and hold latch to trigger remote alertLow-battery: congurable threshold Check-in: Congurable timer (15 – 180 min, or o), automatic check-in when drivingAdditional Gas Cartridge FeaturesAll gas alerts are transmitted in real-time to the Blackline Safety NetworkOver limit Under limit Time-weighted average (TWA)Short-term exposure limit (STEL)High gas alertLow gas alertBump test and calibration noticationBump test and calibration failure alert Size & WeightG7 with Standard CartridgeSize: 64 mm x 124 mm x 27 mm (2.52” x 4.88” x 1.06”)Weight: 162 g (5.7 oz)G7 with Single-gas CartridgeSize: 64 mm x 128 mm x 27 mm (2.52” x 5.04” x 1.06”)Weight: 167 g (5.9 oz)G7 with Quad-gas CartridgeSize: 66 mm x 150 mm x 27 mm (2.52” x 5.91” x 1.06”)Weight: 192 g (6.8 oz)Gas Sensor OptionsHS, LEL, CO, O, CO, NHH2S (Hydrogen Sulde)Sensor type: ElectrochemicalLowest detection limit: 0.5 ppmUpper detection limit: 50 ppmResolution: 0.1 ppmLEL Combustible Sensor type: MEMS pellistor or NDIR Lowest detection limit: 4% LELUpper detection limit: 100% LELResolution: 1% LELCO (Carbon Monoxide)Sensor type: ElectrochemicalLowest detection limit: 1 ppmUpper detection limit: 500 ppmResolution: 1 ppmO2 (Oxygen)Sensor type: Pumped electrochemicalLowest detection limit: 0.1% volUpper detection limit: 25.0% volResolution: 0.1% volCO2 (Carbon Dioxide)Sensor type: InfraredLowest detection limit: 50 ppmUpper detection limit: 50000 ppmResolution: 50 ppmNH3 (Ammonia)Sensor type: ElectrochemicalLowest detection limit: 0.5 ppmUpper detection limit: 100.0 ppmResolution: 0.1 ppmFor a full range of supported gas sensors contact Blackline Safety.
G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 37User Interface168 by 144 pixel graphical, high contrast, liquid crystal display with front lighting, menu system driven by three-button keypad, power button (on/o), check-in button (check-in/silent SOS), SOS latch (send emergency alert) User NoticationGreen SureSafe® light: Blinking (powered), continuous (connected)Yellow top and front lights: Personal pending alarm and personal warning alarmRed top and front lights: Alert communicatedBlue LiveResponse™ top and front lights: Monitoring team conrmation that alert has been acknowledgedPersonal alarm Indicators: speaker, LEDs and vibration motor Speaker sound pressure level: ~90 dB @ 10 cm (~90 dB @3.94”) Voice calling: Speakerphone and phone modes (G7c model only)G7c Wireless RadioWireless coverage: ~200 countriesNorth America: 2G/3G radio, GSM 850 MHz, PCS 1900 MHz, 3G UMTS bands 2, 5 and 6International: 2G/3G radio, E-GSM 900 MHz, DSC 1800 MHz, 3G UMTS bands 1 and 8 Antenna: Internal regionally optimizedG7x Wireless RadioWorks with G7 Bridge satellite base stationRadio: 902.0  928.0 MHz, 1 WattAntenna: Internal Radio link range: 2 km (1.25 mi) real-worldWireless UpdatesDevice conguration changes: Yes Device rmware upgrade over-the-air (FOTA): YesLocation TechnologyGPS Radio: 48-channel high sensitivityAssisted-GPS: Yes (G7c model only)GPS Accuracy: ~5 m (16 ft) Outdoors Indoor location technology: Blackline Safety location beacons Location update frequency: G7c 5 min, G7x 15 min defaultsPower & BatteryRechargeable Li-ion battery: 1100 mAh Li-ionBattery Life: 18 hours at 20°C (68°F) under normal usage Charge time: 4 hours EnvironmentalStorage temperature: -30°C to 75°C (-22°F to 167°F)Operating temperature: -20°C to 55°C (-4°F to 131°F) Charging temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) Ingress Protection: Designed to meet IP67Approvals*G7c: SAR, RoHS, CE, RCM FCC ID: XPY1CGM5NNN | IC ID: 8595A-1CGM5NNN Intrinsically safe: Class I Division 1 Groups A, B, C, D T4; Class I Zone 0 AEx ia IIC T4 Ga; Ex ia IIC T4 Ga G7x: SAR, RoHS, RCM FCC ID: W77G7X | IC ID: 8255A-G7X Intrinsically safe: Class I Division 1 Groups A, B, C, D T4; Class I Zone 0 AEx ia IIC T4 Ga; Ex ia IIC T4 Ga; IECEx Ex ib IIC T4 Gb WarrantyG7: two years limited warrantyCartridges: lifetime warranty and sensor replacements with service planBlackline Complete: three year operating leaseBlackline Live Web ApplicationCloud-hosted safety monitoring web application is highly customizable for every customer requirement. Includes live map, employee address book, user roles, alert management, device congurations, alert setups and reporting.* Check with Blackline for approval status. All specications subject to change.
38 || G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUALLEGAL NOTICES AND CERTIFICATIONSLEGAL NOTICESInformation in this document is subject to change without notice. This document is provided “as is” and Blackline Safety Corp. (“Blackline”) and its aliated companies and partners assume no responsibility for any typographical, technical or other inaccuracies in this document. Blackline reserves the right to periodically change information that is contained in this document. However, Blackline makes no commitment to provide any such changes, updates, enhancements or other additions to this document to you in a timely manner or at all.Copyright © 2016 Blackline Safety Corp. All rights reserved.Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded, or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Blackline Safety Corp (“Blackline” ). Blackline hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto some form of electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice. Further, any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited.The Blackline, Alert. Locate. Respond. families of related marks, images and symbols, including Blackline, G7, G7c, G7x, LiveResponse, Loner, Loner IS, Loner IS+, Loner M6, Loner M6i, Loner Mobile, Loner 900, and SureSafe are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Blackline Safety Corp. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners.WarrantyYour G7 device is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for up to two years from date of purchase. For further details regarding your Blackline warranty, please refer to your terms and conditions of service.Regulatory ComplianceThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: the grantee is not responsible for any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance. Such modications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for further assistance.This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.This device has been tested and found to comply with FCC and ISED requirements for RF Exposure when operated with at least 10-mm separation from the head, or when used with the supplied belt clip.WarningDo not operate Blackline Safety products where you are not able to safely operate your mobile/cellular phone.Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operation of this product, or similar products, must always be supervised by an adult. Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any cables.Do not operate or store Blackline products outside their specied operating or storage temperatures. Consult the specications section for more information.Blackline products may contain an internal lithium-ion battery pack. Seek advice from your local electronics recycling authority regarding the disposal of your device. Do not dispose Blackline products in your household trash.
G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 39INTRINSICALLY SAFEIntrinsically SafeThis device is certied Intrinsically Safe for use in Class I Division 1 Groups A,B,C,D T4; Ex ia IIC T4 Ga; Class I Zone 0 AEx ia Group IIC T4 Ga hazardous (classied) locations. G7x is certied as Ex ib IIC T4 Gb under IECEx.Sécurité intrinsèqueCet appareil est certié à sécurité intrinsèque pour l’usage en classe I division 1 groupe A,B,C,D T4; Ex ia IIC T4 Ga; classe I zone 0 AEx ia groupe IIC T4 Ga dans les lieux classés comme dangereux.-20°C ≤ Ta ≤ +55°CBase unit P/N “G7*-#” (* = c or x; # = NA, EU or AZ) Gas cartridge: Standard P/N “Z” | Single-gas P/N “S-#” | Quad-gas P/N “Q-####” (# = Electro chemical sensor identier or “X” indicating no sensor)Quad-gas cartridges with P/N matching “Q-###P” are rated “Ex ia IIB T4 Ga” and “Ex ib IIC T4 Gb”.The equipment shall only be charged when in the non-hazardous area using a charger specically supplied for use with the unit (for example part number SAW06D-050-1000xx, manufactured by Shenzhen Shi Ying Yuan Electronics Co., Ltd.), approved as SELV or Class 2 equipment against IEC 60950, IEC 61010-1 or an equivalent IEC standard. The maximum voltage and current from the charger shall not exceed 5.625Vdc and 2A respectively.Caution: For safety reasons this equipment must be operated and serviced by qualied personnel only. High o-scale readings may indicate explosive concentration.L’équipement ne doit être chargé que dans la zone non dangereuse à l’aide d’un chargeur spéciquement fourni pour l’utilisation avec l’appareil (par exemple, la référence SAW06D-050-1000xx, fabriquée par Shenzhen Shi Ying Yuan Electronics Co., Ltd.) SELV ou Classe 2 selon IEC 60950, IEC 61010-1 ou une norme IEC équivalente. La tension et le courant maximum du chargeur ne doivent pas dépasser respectivement 5.625Vdc et 2A.Attention: Pour des raisons de sécurité, cet équipment doit être utilisé, entretenu et réparé uniquement par un personnel qualié. Des lectures supérieures à l’échellepeuvent indiquer des concentration explosives.Consult with your organization’s safety professional for further information regarding the topic of intrinsic safety and any policies, procedures, facilities, or locations within facilities that may be related to intrinsic safety.S’il vous plaît consulter professionnel de la sécurité de votre organisation pour de plus amples informations concernant le sujet de la sécurité intrinsèque et les politiques, les procédures, les installations, ou emplacements au sein des établissements qui peuvent être liés à la sécurité intrinsèque.Blackline Safety | Suite 101, 1215 - 13 Street SE | Calgary, AB T2G 3J4 | CanadaCSA: 70098755 UL 60079 Class I Division 1 Groups A,B,C,D; T4 Class I Zone 0 AEx ia IIC T4 Ga CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60079 Ex ia IIC T4 GaIECEx/ATEX: IECEx CSA 17.0005; Sira 17ATEX2083X IEC 60079; EN 60079 G7c: Ex ia IIC T4 Ga G7x: Ex ib IIC T4 Gb0518Standards: UL 60079-0: 2013 UL 60079-11: 2013 CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60079-0: 2015 CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60079-11: 2014 EN 60079-0: 2012 EN 60079-11: 2012 IEC 60079-0: 2011 IEC 60079-11: 2011II 1 GII 2 G0187/R1/2017-06-07
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