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  • Page 1 G7 EXO Technical User Manual...
  • Page 2 G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.2 Blackline Safety Cloud ..............5 7.4 LEL sensor precautions ............36 1.3 Blackline Live web portal ............5 7.5 PID target gases ................36 1.4 G7 EXO Pump ..................6 7.6 Gas alert countdown ..............37 1.5 G7 EXO Diffusion ................9 Cartridges .................... 38 1.6 Connection modules ..............13 8.1 Cartridge options .................38...
  • Page 4 For temperatures below -20 C, use only single battery terminals is extremely dangerous and will damage the battery. See page 19. gas sampling. See page 40. : G7 EXO Pump cannot detect the following gases: Chlorine : An attached trickle charger is ONLY intrinsically safe when WARNING WARNING (Cl2) and Chlorine Dioxide (ClO2).

  • Page 5: Overview

    For the first time ever, the days of manually collecting data from the field, reviewing spreadsheets and compiling reports are behind you. G7 EXO solves the challenges of continuous toxic and combustible gas monitoring for sites, facilities and fence lines. Automating long-term 1.3 BLACKLINE LIVE WEB PORTAL...

  • Page 6: G7 Exo Pump

    1.4 G7 EXO PUMP G7 EXO Pump has a manual calibration inlet that requires a fixed flow regulator to function correctly. It also has four pump inlets that can sample air from remote areas using internal pumps and external hoses.
  • Page 7 1.4.3 BACK Top light Siren 360° Air diffusion vent Battery retention screws Battery power gauge Battery pack 1.4.4 BOTTOM Mounting plate G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...
  • Page 8 1.4.5 RIGHT SIDE Top light Siren 360° Air diffusion vent Interface port A Interface port B Power port 1.4.6 LEFT SIDE Top light Siren 360° Air diffusion vent Manual calibration inlet Pump inlets G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...

  • Page 9: G7 Exo Diffusion

    1.5 G7 EXO DIFFUSION G7 EXO Diffusion has a manual calibration inlet that requires a fixed flow regulator to function correctly. 1.5.1 IN THE BOX G7 EXO Diffusion comes with the following components: Pre-installed multi-gas cartridge ƒ G7 EXO Diffusion safety and area gas monitor ƒ...
  • Page 10 1.5.3 BACK Top light Siren 360° Air diffusion vent Battery retention screws Battery power gauge Battery pack 1.5.4 BOTTOM Mounting plate G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...
  • Page 11 1.5.5 RIGHT SIDE Top light Siren 360° Air diffusion vent Manual calibration inlet 1.5.6 LEFT SIDE Top light Siren 360° Air diffusion vent Interface port A Interface port B Power port G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...
  • Page 12 When bump test or calibration is complete, immediately remove the Wind Guard and store for later use. Warning: The Wind Guard MUST be removed when the bump test or calibration is complete. Failure to remove the Wind Guard will slow down EXO’s response to hazardous gases. G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...

  • Page 13: Connection Modules

    This module can be pre-installed in EXO, or it can be purchased as an upgrade for EXOs in the field. For installation instructions, refer to the G7 EXO Satellite Installation Guide on the Blackline Support site. Satellite connection not installed...

  • Page 14: Setup

    EXO needs to be outdoors with a clear view of the sky If connecting to the Blackline Safety Cloud through a cellular ƒ network, EXO may struggle to find connection indoors or in areas of weaker cellular reception G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...
  • Page 15 6.35 mm .250” 19.05 mm .750” 121.00 mm 4.764” Fixing points 115.00 mm 4.528” M6 Threads x 1/2” (13 mm) Max 5X All xing points are not required. Select the appropriate xing points for your application. G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...

  • Page 16: Setup Wizard

    Address each item on the list, then select Retry to run the setup triggered. wizard again. Select Exit to skip the setup wizard and go to the main gas See sections 1.6 and 3.2 for more information on connectivity. detection screen. G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...

  • Page 17: User Interface

    Latch push (optional) Push and hold the SOS latch to record a push-to-talk (PTT) message. Release the latch to send the message to devices in the same channel. See section 6.3 for more information. Five gases G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...
  • Page 18 Red bars: Low battery By default, a “Low battery” message will be displayed NOTE: in the banner and the battery icon will become red when the battery’s power drops below 10%. This threshold is configurable on Blackline Live. G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...

  • Page 19: Battery

    The gauge will display the current charge of the battery pack as described above. When the battery reaches 100% it will stop charging and the gauge’s lights will turn off. Battery removal detail G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...

  • Page 20: Power On/Off

    Replace the rubber flap to cover the charging port. when EXO is connected to the Blackline Safety Cloud. if you see an "O stabilizing" message on G7 EXO’s screen, it means NOTE: To insert the battery: EXO is not monitoring. Stabilization typically takes around 10 seconds.

  • Page 21: Using Exo's Convenience Features

    Check-in, it should now be set to Time and vice versa. The new display option will be shown in-line with Banner. G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...
  • Page 22 Press OK to open the main menu. Select Time. Select No if you no longer want Select the Auto option. EXO will go back to using cellular to set an offset. information to determine the local time. G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...
  • Page 23 When the timer counts down to 0, EXO will go into an information alarm to inform the user to check the screen. Press and hold the up and down arrows for three beeps to silence the alarm and clear the timer. G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...
  • Page 24 Where can I see how long the stopwatch been running? To see how long the stopwatch has been running, open the Time menu. The stopwatch will be displayed in-line with the Stopwatch option. G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...

  • Page 25: Maintenance Code

    Gas detection screen. If unsuccessful, the entered code will become red. You can either select Retry to enter another code, or Back to return to the locked Gas status screen. Enter maintenance code G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...

  • Page 26: Siren

    Yellow warning alarms triggered by incoming two-way messages Connection lost alarms ƒ ƒ Two-way voice calls Detail of siren and speaker Push-to-talk (PTT) messages ƒ Shutdown sounds ƒ EXO’s speaker volume cannot be adjusted. NOTE: G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...

  • Page 27: Safety Alerts And Alarms

    Lower urgency alarms are between you and EXO and will not notify monitoring personnel if your device is monitored. G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...

  • Page 28: Red Alert

    If gas levels return to normal or you manually mute the sound, this does NOT cancel the alert sent to monitoring personnel. G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...

  • Page 29: Safety Features

    The SOS alert can be disabled in the configuration from voice messages with other G7 EXO devices and G7 wearable devices, similar to a walkie-talkie. See Blackline Live. See section 4.3 for more information section 6.3 for more information on PTT.

  • Page 30: Gas Sensor Settings

    If EXO is displaying a sensor error, power off and restart. If the sensor error persists, ensure the cartridge is installed properly. The cartridge may need to be replaced. G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...

  • Page 31: Communication

    Live. Two-way voice calls only work when EXO is connected to the Blackline Safety Cloud through a cellular network. G7 EXO automatically answers Messages can also be sent from Blackline Live and received by EXO. every voice call. You cannot initiate or end voice calls from EXO.

  • Page 32: Push-To-Talk (Ptt)

    All call channel If EXO has the PTT feature enabled and is in cellular coverage, it is able to send and receive voice messages with other G7 EXO devices and G7 This channel is recommended for safety supervisors or managers. The wearable devices, similar to a walkie-talkie.

  • Page 33: Gas Detection

    A hose fitted with a quick connect coupling insert ƒ Bump test schedule If you are bump testing G7 EXO Diffusion in a windy environment, NOTE: you must use the wind guard. See section 1.5.7 for more information The bump test schedule can be configured to match your company’s on using the wind guard.

  • Page 34: Calibration

    A hose fitted with a quick connect coupling insert ƒ to be done periodically throughout a sensor’s operating life and the If you are calibrating G7 EXO Diffusion in a windy environment, data collected from each procedure will be sent to the Blackline Safety NOTE: you must use the wind guard.

  • Page 35: Zero Sensors

    Select Start zeroing. until the gas readings stabilize. Do NOT apply gas. NOTE: If you see a "Calibration fail" message on G7 EXO’s screen: A message will indicate when the zeroing is completed. ƒ Check the gas and cylinder connections If you see a “Zero incomplete”...

  • Page 36: Lel Sensor Precautions

    ) . Less oxygen than this may well as its correction factor. negatively impact the sensor’s readings. If a gas mixture with less than 18% oxygen is applied during a bump test or calibration, restart EXO to auto zero the sensor. G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...

  • Page 37: Gas Alert Countdown

    The gas alert countdown feature will be turned off by default. To set up Gas alert countdown this feature: Log into Blackline Live and go to the G7 EXO configuration profile. In the gas sensor settings section under each individual sensor, there will be two settings: A toggle labeled Gas alert countdown •...

  • Page 38: Cartridges

    8.4 SENSORS IN COLD WEATHER cartridge. All Blackline Safety cartridges are NOTE: G7 EXO operates optimally in the range of -20 C to +50 C. For best intrinsically safe. This means EXO’s cartridges Multi-gas diffusion cartridge practices operating G7 EXO outside that range, see...

  • Page 39: Gas Inlets

    The manual calibration inlet is fitted with a quick connect coupling nozzle. Attaching a hose to this inlet requires the hose to have the corresponding quick connect coupling insert. Manual calibration inlet Pump inlets (4) Inlets G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...

  • Page 40: Pump Inlets

    Blackline Live so pumps automatically turn on when EXO starts. Refer to the Blackline Live User Guide for instructions. 9.3 GAS SAMPLING G7 EXO Pump has four inlets to enable flexibility in set-up and gas 9.4 PUMP BLOCKED ALARM sampling.

  • Page 41: Electrical Ports

    Lo/Ro – Maximum external inductance to resistance ratio Maximum value of ratio of inductance to resistance that can be connected to the external connection facilities of the electrical apparatus without EXO ports invalidating intrinsic safety. G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...

  • Page 42: Power Port

    Isc (or Io) ≤ Imax (or Ii) ≤ ≥ Ci + Ccable ≥ Li + Lcable See table below for values Power port input entity parameters Terminal Vmin Power port 18Vdc 10Vdc 500mA 5300mW 12.48uH G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...

  • Page 43: A/B Interface Ports

    Vmax (or Ui) Isc (or Io) Imax (or Ii) Ci + Ccable Li + Lcable See table below for values Input entity parameters (low side switch) Terminal Pin 1 to pin 2 (GND) 24Vdc 3.33A 1.25W G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...
  • Page 44 21.9uH/Ω Li may be greater than Lo and the cable length restrictions due to cable inductance (Lcable), and can be ignored if both of the following conditions are met: Lo/Ro ≥ Li/Ri Lo/Ro ≥ Lcable/Rcable G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...
  • Page 45 Io and Po will be reduced if both pin 3 and pin 4 are utilized simultaneously. † Functional input parameters (low side switch) for interface ports A and B Terminal Pin 1 to pin 2 (GND) 24Vdc 3.33A 1.25W G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...
  • Page 46 Io and Po will be reduced if both pin 3 and pin 4 are utilized simultaneously. † Functional input parameters (low side switch) for interface ports A and B Terminal Pin 1 to pin 2 (GND) 24Vdc 3.33A 1.25W G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...

  • Page 47: Over-The-Air (Ota) Firmware Updates

    Once firmware is installed, EXO will continue to monitor as usual. EXO will NOT monitor during the installation process. WARNING: Specific information about new updates can be found at support.blacklinesafety.com. If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Care team. G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL...

  • Page 48: Specifications

    Multi-language support: EN, FR, ES, DE, IT, NL, PT LEL-IR, H S, CO and O config. Charge time: ~12 hr User notification Intrinsically safe power port: Yes, supports G7 EXO Green connectivity light: Blinking (powered), continuous operation continuous (connected) 360-degree visible yellow and red lights A/B interface ports...

  • Page 49: Gas Sensor Specifications

    Photoionization (PID) 0–4,000 ppm Dynamic resolution**, 0.1 ppm Sulfur dioxide (SO2) Electrochemical 0–100 ppm 0.1 ppm *Sensor does not work with G7 EXO Pump ** Dependent on correction factor Check with Blackline for approval status. All specifications subject to change. NOTE:...

  • Page 50: Legal Notices And Certifications

    Warranty This device is compliant with radio frequency radiation Your G7 EXO device is warranted against defects in exposure regulations for mobile devices. As such, materials and workmanship for up to three years from a separation of at least 20 cm must be normally date of purchase.

  • Page 51: Intrinsically Safe Certification

    établissements qui peuvent être liés à la sécurité intrinsèque. Blackline Safety | Unit 100, 803 - 24 Avenue SE | Calgary, AB T2G 1P5 | Canada G7 EXO TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 51...
  • Page 53 G7 EXO www.BlacklineSafety.com 103635/R8/2022-04-14...

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