CONTENTS OVERVIEW Real-time connected safety ....................... Blackline Safety Network ........................Blackline Live web portal ........................G7 models ..............................Device comparison ..........................What’s in the box ............................ Hardware details ............................INTERACTION How it works ............................... NOTIFICATIONS SureSafe ................................. Yellow pending alarm ...........................
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GAS DETECTION Bump test ..............................Calibration ..............................Zero sensors ..............................GAS DETECTION FEATURES Yellow warning alarm gas features ....................Low warning alarm for gas ...................... Under limit ............................. Sensor error ............................. Calibration ............................Bump test ............................Red alert gas features ..........................High alert for gas ...........................
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...
Blackline Live keeps track of alert history, calibrations and bump tests eliminates the need to manually retrieve data logs from the field. 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.
There are two G7 models: G7c and G7x. The main difference 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 G7x works in conjunction with Blackline’s...
DEVICE COMPARISON What 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. G7 MODEL Standard...
WHAT’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 •...
SureSafe Single-gas or Quad-gas) Speaker LCD screen Up button Down button OK button Latch pull Power button Latch push button Microphone (G7c only) Charging light Cartridge label Metal belt clip Product label Charging port G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 9...
INTERACTION HOW IT WORKS Interacting with G7 is easy with it’s high-visibility LCD display and three-button menu system. OK button Up and down arrow buttons Press OK to enter the main menu on Press up or down to navigate the menu.
NOTIFICATIONS When G7 has something to tell you it uses color, vibration, sound and on-screen messages. SureSafe Are you Connected? G7 lets you know your connection status. Green SureSafe Blinking/Solid Blinking green light A blinking green SureSafe® light indicates your device is connecting to the Blackline Safety Network and your safety is not yet monitored.
Alarm Blinking 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 Vibration Beeping alarm sound — an alarm sound and vibration, a pause, then an alarm sound and vibration and another pause, etc.
Warning Alarm Rapid Blinking 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 Vibration Urgent alarm sound — an alarm sound and vibration, a pause, another alarm sound and vibration, another pause, etc.
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 gas 14 || G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...
Once monitoring personnel have resolved the red alert, the blue LiveResponse™ light will shut off. Sound and Vibration Depending on your response protocol, a G7c with voice enabled service plan will automatically connect your speaker phone to monitoring personnel. G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 15...
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 confirms your G7 is charging. The LCD screen will let you know when it is fully charged.
How do I turn on my G7x? Press and hold the power button on your G7 Bridge to turn it on first, 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.
SAFETY MONITORING FEATURES Your G7 is equipped with many features to monitor your safety. They are categorized into the type of notifications they trigger — yellow pending alarms, yellow warning alarms, and red alerts. All are customizable in Blackline Live to best fit your needs. Speak to your safety supervisor to learn about how your G7 features are configured.
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 confirm you are safe. The check-in timer and pending alarm time are configurable.
How 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.
How 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 configurable.
FALL DETECTED What 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 configurable. NO-MOTION DETECTED What 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.
What do I do in the case of a red alert? 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.
Turn gas off when prompted on your G7 screen Press the OK button to complete bump test G7 will let you know if the bump test has passed or failed, and when your next bump test is due Remove the calibration cap and let your G7 sit until the readings stabilize and your...
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Tubing Single-gas calibration cap Tubing Quad-gas calibration cap G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 25...
Turn gas off when prompted on your G7 screen Press the OK button to complete calibration G7 will let you know if the calibration has passed or failed, and when your next calibration is due Remove the calibration cap and let your G7 sit until the readings stabilize and your G7 is calibrated If you see a calibration fail message on your LCD screen, try the calibration again.
ZERO SENSORS What 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.
GAS DETECTION FEATURES Once 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.
When 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. What do I do in the case of a yellow warning alarm? Read your G7 screen.
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.
When 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. The two TWA measuring methods available for use on your G7 are:...
What 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.
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 off-scale readings may indicate an explosive concentration. This area must be free of flammable gases during calibration. G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 33...
Blackline Safety will contact you directly for specific information about new updates. If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Care team. OTA firmware updates are only available for G7 Bridge when it is brought into NOTE: cellular range. If G7 Bridge cannot be removed from satellite only reception, contact Customer Care to receive a firmware update kit.
SUPPORT LEARN MORE Visit support.BlacklineSafety.com to find support and training materials for G7. CUSTOMER CARE For technical support, please contact our Customer Care team. North America (24 hours) Toll Free: 1-877-869-7212 | support@blacklinesafety.com United Kingdom (8am-5pm GMT) +44 1787 222684 | eusupport@blacklinesafety.com...
G7 with Quad-gas Cartridge Size: 66 mm x 150 mm x 27 mm (2.52” x 5.91” x 1.06”) For a full range of supported gas sensors contact Weight: 192 g (6.8 oz) Blackline Safety. 36 || G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...
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G7: two years limited warranty Cartridges: lifetime warranty and sensor replacements G7x Wireless Radio with service plan Works with G7 Bridge satellite base station Blackline Complete: three year operating lease Radio: 902.0 – 928.0 MHz, 1 Watt Antenna: Internal Blackline Live Web Application Radio link range: 2 km (1.25 mi) real-world...
Warranty Your 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. FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
être liés à la sécurité intrinsèque. related to intrinsic safety. Blackline Safety | Suite 101, 1215 - 13 Street SE | Calgary, AB T2G 3J4 | Canada 0187/R1/2017-06-07 G7 TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 39...
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