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  • Page 1 G7 BRIDGE Technical User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS OVERVIEW Portable satellite & cellular base station ..................Blackline Safety Network ........................Blackline Live web portal ........................™ Communication technology ......................What’s in the box ............................ Hardware details ............................INTERACTION Buttons ................................NOTIFICATIONS SureSafe ............................... ™ Charging light ............................TeamAlert muster alarm........................
  • Page 3 Internal dash plate mount (not included) ..............Optional hardwiring accessories ..................... External hardwire kit (not included) ................... Internal hardwire fuse expander (not included) ............FIRMWARE UPDATES Over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates ................... G7 BRIDGE CARE Weather-sealing plug ..........................SPECIFICATIONS Detailed specifications .......................... SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Danger ................................

  • Page 4: Portable Satellite & Cellular Base Station

    G7 Bridge portable satellite/cellular base station and the employee-worn Loner 900 or G7x safety monitoring device. G7 Bridge is self-powered and portable, allowing you to quickly move it from one vehicle to another, such as from a truck to an all-terrain vehicle.

  • Page 5: Blackline Safety Network

    ™ What is Blackline Live? G7 Bridge utilizes the cloud-hosted Blackline Live web portal to monitor and manage all your workers and devices. Your G7 Bridge can receive text messages from Blackline Live. With Blackline Live’s live map and real-time alerting, you can quickly locate and respond to a worker in distress.

  • Page 6: Communication Technology

    How does G7 Bridge communicate with the Blackline Safety Network? One G7 Bridge can link up to five Loner 900 or G7x devices to the Blackline Safety Network through Iridium satellites or 3G cellular data, contingent on rage or availability.

  • Page 7: What's In The Box

    ƒ Magnetic mount ƒ Multi-purpose mount ƒ Adhesive foam pad ƒ ƒ Charging components • Charging cable • Wall charger • Vehicle 5V charger Quick reference wallet card ƒ ƒ Technical user manual G7 BRIDGE TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 5...

  • Page 8: Hardware Details

    HARDWARE DETAILS Speaker Weatherproof Charging light enclosure SureSafe ™ OK button Power button Down button Up button LCD screen Product label Base Charging Port Sealing plug (removable) Side lights Red alarm light 6 || G7 BRIDGE TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...

  • Page 9: Interaction

    INTERACTION BUTTONS Interacting with your G7 Bridge is easy with the LCD display and a few buttons. OK button Power buttons Press OK to enter the menu on the LCD Press power button to turn on and off, screen and confirm a menu selection.

  • Page 10: Notifications

    Your G7 Bridge lets you know your connection status. SureSafe ™ Blinking/Solid Blinking A blinking SureSafe green light indicates your G7 Bridge is connecting to the Blackline Safety Network. Solid A solid SureSafe green light indicates you’re connected and being protected by the Blackline Safety Network.

  • Page 11: Charging Light

    CHARGING LIGHT Charging Status Your G7 Bridge lets you know your battery charging status. The more blinks during a blinking pattern means more battery life. Charging Light Blinking/Solid 1 Blink Pattern Charging and your battery level is between 0%-19%. 2 Blink Pattern Charging and your battery level is between 20%-49%.

  • Page 12: Teamalert ™ Muster Alarm

    Muster Alarm Blinking The red lights on the side of your G7 Bridge will blink when a message has been received by monitoring personnel. Read the information on your G7 Bridge screen. Press the OK button to let G7 Bridge know you have read the and clear the message.

  • Page 13: Operating

    Loner 900 or G7x devices within range of G7 Bridge radio link ƒ If G7 Bridge is in a very low charging state, it may take up to an hour of charging NOTE: before the red charging light begins to blink.

  • Page 14: Power On

    Pairing is as easy as pushing a button. Ensure that your G7 Bridge is turned on and connected to the Blackline Safety Network, then press the power button on your Loner 900 or G7x device. Wait for the blinking SureSafe green light on your personal safety monitoring device to turn solid.

  • Page 15: Reading The Lcd Screen

    Satellite network Current communication Cellular network connection strength connection strength network READING THE MENU Top line: The Bottom line: The Menu or Sub-menu action that can be you are in selected G7 BRIDGE TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 13...

  • Page 16: Features

    In the main menu, use the up or down arrow buttons to navigate to TeamAlert muster, and press the OK button. Use the down arrow button to navigate to Start, and press the OK button. G7 Bridge will go into a TeamAlert muster alarm and display Muster Started on the LCD screen. All personal monitoring devices connected to this specific G7 Bridge will go into a personal warning alarm.

  • Page 17: Messages

    The message will appear on the LCD screen. Press the OK button to let G7 Bridge know you have read the and clear the message. G7 Bridge will let you know that it is currently in a muster alarm state (Muster Started).

  • Page 18: Settings

    This information is not required for typical operations. SLEEP MODE What is sleep mode? To maximize battery life, G7 Bridge will go into sleep mode two minutes after the last button was pressed. Sleep mode will turn off the LCD screen to reduce power consumption.

  • Page 19: Power Off

    How do I shut down? Always ensure that you turn off your personal safety monitoring device before turning off G7 Bridge. When G7 Bridge is off, employees using a Loner 900 or G7x will no longer be monitored. First, press and hold the power button on your Loner 900 or G7x. The device will go into shutdown sequence, once all the lights and vibrations have stopped you have been logged off from the Blackline Safety Network.

  • Page 20: General Mounting

    MAGNETIC MOUNT What is a magnetic mount? The magnetic mount can be used to attach G7 Bridge to the roof of a vehicle. It contains two rare earth magnets providing 224 lb of mounting force. Individuals with pacemakers or other medical devices and mechanical implants NOTE: should use caution when handling the magnetic mount.

  • Page 21: Multi-Purpose Mount

    MULTI-PURPOSE MOUNT What is a multi-purpose mount? A multi-purpose mount can be used to attach G7 Bridge on a non-magnetic surface. To use the double-sided adhesive provided, ensure the surface is clean, remove the backing from the adhesive foam pad and stick to the bottom of the multi-purpose mount.
  • Page 22 How do I attach G7 Bridge to the magnetic or multi-purpose mount? Slide bottom of G7 Bridge at an angle onto the base of the magnetic or multi-purpose mount, then snap G7 Bridge into the base release clip. 20 || G7 BRIDGE TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...
  • Page 23 How do I remove G7 Bridge from the magnetic or multi-purpose mount? To remove G7 Bridge from the mount, use a screwdriver, key, or similar tool to push the mount release clip towards the G7 Bridge. G7 BRIDGE TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 21...

  • Page 24: Optional Mounting Accessories

    OPTIONAL MOUNTING ACCESSORIES EXTERNAL BRIDGE MOUNT (NOT INCLUDED) The external bridge mount can be used to attached G7 Bridge to a vehicle roof rack, bed rack, tool box, and pole or post. It comes with different u-bracket sizes for easy attachment, and a secured locking mechanism with a key for additional security.
  • Page 25 How do I mount to a tool box? G7 Bridge can be mounted to a truck bed tool box if it has an unobstructed line of sight to the sky. Screw the multi-purpose mount to the external bridge mount plate, and screw the plate to the side of the tool box.

  • Page 26: External Anchor Points (Not Included)

    EXTERNAL ANCHOR POINTS (NOT INCLUDED) External anchor points can be used with an external bridge mount to attach G7 Bridge to a truck bed rail with pop outs. How do I mount to a truck bed rail? Screw the anchor point into the truck bed rail pop out, and then attach the external bridge mount to the ancho point using screws.

  • Page 27: Internal Dash Plate Mount (Not Included)

    INTERNAL DASH PLATE MOUNT (NOT INCLUDED) G7 Bridge can be installed directly to a dash tray, under a front windshield of a vehicle if the glass is slanted using a dash plate mount. It must not block the vision of the driver, impair the driver’s operation of the vehicle, or interfere with safety systems such as air bags.

  • Page 28: Optional Hardwiring Accessories

    OPTIONAL HARDWIRING ACCESSORIES G7 Bridge has a 44-hour battery life, and can be charged using a regular power outlet, USB port, or cigarette socket in a vehicle. However, it may be beneficial to hardwire G7 Bridge to your vehicle power system. Prior to installation, consider the following: Location near 12 or 24 VDC power ƒ...

  • Page 29: Internal Hardwire Fuse Expander (Not Included)

    Ensure cable is properly grounded. Cable routing can be done behind headliner on driver’s side and out the rear brake light to the G7 Bridge on the roof, toolbox, or on truck bed rail if close to back windshield.

  • Page 30: Firmware Updates

    G7 BRIDGE CARE WEATHER-SEALING PLUG Please ensure the sealing plug is correctly inserted into G7 Bridge at all times when not charging or when not connected to the vehicle hardwiring cable. This will ensure G7 Bridge is able to withstand the elements at all times and provide reliable operation.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    Cellular coverage: Nearly 150 countries Satellite coverage: Global Emergency/Low battery/Power off/Text messages 900 MHz operation: ITU Region 2, Australia, New Zealand Mobile Messaging Methods Service plan options: Contact Blackline Remote messaging by email or SMS G7 BRIDGE TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 29...

  • Page 32: Safety Precautions

    DANGER Do not use G7 Bridge in areas classified as hazardous locations, where there is risk of explosion due to presence of gas, vapor, or dust. G7 Bridge is not certified as intrinsically safe. Do no place G7 Bridge in or near open flame.

  • Page 33: Legal Notices

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for further assistance. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This device is only authorized for use in a mobile application. At least 20 cm of separation distance between the G7 Bridge device and the user’s body must be maintained at all times.

  • Page 34: Support

    SUPPORT LEARN MORE Visit support.BlacklineSafety,com to find support and training materials for G7 Bridge. 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...
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