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  • Page 1 Technical User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Home screen ..............................14 2.3.2 Global Navigation Menu ..........................16 WEARING G6 ............................18 USING G6 IN EXTREME WEATHER ....................18 3 OPERATIONAL NOTIFICATIONS .............. 18 ACKNOWLEDGING OPERATIONAL NOTIFICATIONS ..............19 OPERATIONAL NOTIFICATION TYPES ....................20 4 LOW URGENCY NOTIFICATIONS ............. 21 ACKNOWLEDGING LOW URGENCY NOTIFICATIONS ..............
  • Page 3 UPDATE DEVICE MENU ........................48 REGULATORY LABELS MENU ......................50 8.10 POWER OFF MENU ..........................51 9 MAINTENANCE ..................51 CHANGING THE G6 GAS SENSOR FILTER ..................51 CLEANING G6 ............................. 53 10 FIRMWARE UPDATES ................53 10.1 DOWNLOAD ............................53 10.2...
  • Page 4 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS ....................... 56 12.2 GAS SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS ......................56 13 LEGAL NOTICES AND CERTIFICATIONS ..........57 13.1 LEGAL NOTICES ..........................57 13.2 INTRINSICALLY SAFE CERTIFICATION ....................58 ©2022 Blackline Safety Corp G6 Technical User Manual | 4 Uncontrolled when printed Rev 01...
  • Page 5 WARNINGS WARNING: To ensure optimum device connectivity, do not cover G6 with clothing. WARNING: Only perform bump tests in a known clean environment. WARNING: G6 will NOT monitor during the firmware update installation process and updates should therefore only take place while your device is in a safe, gas free environment.

  • Page 6: G6 Overview

    1 G6 OVERVIEW G6 is a portable single-gas detector manufactured by Blackline Safety providing up to one year of maintenance free operation that comes with the following built-in capabilities: Single gas detection for CO, H S, O , or SO •...

  • Page 7: Blackline Safety Services

    Blackline Live also allows you to create and customize configuration profiles that determine how a device, or a group of devices, operates in the field. G6 connects and synchronizes with Blackline Live each day. For more information, please see Blackline Live.

  • Page 8: Communication Intervals

    1.4 COMMUNICATION INTERVALS By default, G6 automatically connects and synchronizes with Blackline Live every 24 hours and while secured in G6 Dock. G6 also connects with Blackline Live when a high urgency notification is activated. NOTE: More frequent connections to Blackline Live can impact G6’s battery life. For more information, refer to Battery.
  • Page 9 G6 Technical User Manual ©2022 Blackline Safety Corp Rev 01 Uncontrolled when printed...

  • Page 10: Optional Accessories

    G6 USB charge cable • • G6 calibration cap and tubing 1.8 BATTERY G6 is equipped with a rechargeable battery that has an expected one-year life based on the following daily activities: One scheduled synchronization with Blackline Live • •...

  • Page 11: G6 Push Buttons

    2.2 POWERING ON G6 Powering on G6 initiates the device start-up sequence. The start-up sequence depends on the device’s configuration and occurs any time the device is powered on. NOTE: Always power on G6 in a known clean environment.
  • Page 12 If G6 requires additional time to establish a network connection, the device enters an extended initialization sequence. If G6 is unable to connect and update, the initialization process will time out. The device will attempt to connect at the next synchronization interval.

  • Page 13: Powering Off G6

    For more information on the Home screen, refer to Home screen 2.2.1 POWERING OFF G6 Although G6 is meant for continuous use for up to one year without charging, you can manually shutdown G6 using your device’s Device settings menu. For more information, refer Power off Menu.

  • Page 14: G6 Lcd Display

    2.3.1 HOME SCREEN The Home screen conveys the current device (event) status, and information about the type of event (if present) through screen status and banner messages. ©2022 Blackline Safety Corp G6 Technical User Manual | 14 Uncontrolled when printed Rev 01...
  • Page 15 High Urgency Notifications. IMPORTANT: If G6 has more than one notification simultaneously active, the Home screen status displays the status of the highest urgency event and the Home screen banner cycles through all active event banners. G6 Technical User Manual ©2022 Blackline Safety Corp...

  • Page 16: Global Navigation Menu

    2.3.2 GLOBAL NAVIGATION MENU The Global Navigation menu provides access to all your available G6 features. NOTE: The available items in the Global Navigation menu depend on how G6 is configured in Blackline Live. To launch the Global Navigation menu:...
  • Page 17 The Global Navigation menu background reflects G6’s current event status and the last menu item you navigated from is highlighted. The available Global Navigation menu items are: Home Select Home to return to the Home screen. Compliance Select Compliance to access information and features related to G6 bump testing, calibration, and zeroing.

  • Page 18: Wearing G6

    Buttons. 2.4 WEARING G6 G6 monitors you best when clipped to your belt or chest pocket. G6 is equipped with a spring- loaded metal alligator clip that is used to temporarily secure the device in place. To attach and fasten G6 in place using the metal alligator clip: At the back of the device, open the metal alligator clip.

  • Page 19: Acknowledging Operational Notifications

    G6’s Home screen will have an OK status (green). If G6 is not in compliance (e.g., a bump test or calibration is overdue), or if gas related abnormalities, low battery warnings, or device errors are active, G6’s Home screen will reflect the notification status.

  • Page 20: Operational Notification Types

    Calibration overdue (Optional)  Bump test overdue (Optional) The Bump test overdue notification is activated when G6 is overdue for a bump test. The bump test overdue notification is optional, and the notification interval is configurable by your Blackline Live administrator. Your Blackline Live administrator can also mute bump test overdue notification sounds, lights, and vibrations.

  • Page 21: Low Urgency Notifications

    Low battery The low battery notification is activated when G6 detects that it is operating below the configured low battery threshold. The low battery notification interval is configurable by your Blackline Live administrator. Your Blackline Live administrator can also mute the notification sounds, vibrations, and LED patterns associated with this notification.

  • Page 22: Acknowledging Low Urgency Notifications

    G6’s Home screen will have an OK status (green). If G6 is not in compliance (e.g., a bump test or calibration is overdue), or if gas related abnormalities, low battery warnings, or device errors are active, G6’s Home screen will reflect the notification status.

  • Page 23: Low Urgency Notification Types

    When you acknowledge the notification, G6’s Home screen and banner reflect the error status. IMPORTANT: If G6 has a device error that directly affects its ability to display data, then the screen impacted will turn orange and display three dashes (---) as the reading.
  • Page 24 Low gas The low gas notification is activated when G6 detects a low gas event. When you acknowledge the notification, G6’s Home screen and banner will reflect the low gas status until the low gas event is resolved. NOTE: The device’s yellow LED light pattern will persist after you acknowledge/mute the low gas notification until the low gas event is resolved.

  • Page 25: High Urgency Notifications

    Sensor under limit (UL) The sensor under limit (UL) notification is activated when G6 detects an UL gas event. When you acknowledge the notification, G6’s Home screen, banner and yellow LED light pattern will reflect the UL status until the UL event is resolved.

  • Page 26: Acknowledging A High Urgency Notification

    When you receive a high urgency notification: Immediately evacuate the area and follow your emergency safety protocol. Once you are in a safe location, read the information on G6’s screen. Acknowledge and mute the notification by pressing the center button. This does not cancel your device’s connection to Blackline Live.
  • Page 27 When you acknowledge the high urgency notification, G6’s Home screen and banner will reflect the high gas status until the gas conditions dissipate and the high gas event is resolved. The device’s red light pattern will persist after you acknowledge/mute the notification until the high gas event is resolved.
  • Page 28 Sensor over limit (OL) The sensor over limit (OL) notification is activated when your G6 detects that the gas reading has exceeded the range of its sensor. When you acknowledge the high urgency notification, G6’s Home screen and banner will reflect the OL status until the OL event is resolved.
  • Page 29 Short term exposure limit (STEL) The sensor short term exposure limit (STEL) notification is activated when G6 detects you have reached the STEL threshold configured by your safety supervisor. STEL refers to the gas concentration that you can be continuously exposed to for a configurable time frame without suffering adverse health effects.

  • Page 30: Gas Detection

    Use the Gas options feature to view and reset the following gas readings for your device: Peak Gas reading  NOTE: If they are unchanged for 24 hours, G6’s peak gas readings automatically reset. Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) reading  NOTE:...
  • Page 31 NOTE: Scroll between the peak enrichment and depletion readings by pressing the center button G6 resets the peak enrichment and depletion values to zero. G6 Technical User Manual ©2022 Blackline Safety Corp Rev 01 Uncontrolled when printed...
  • Page 32 Current STEL reading, and the date and time of the  reading if a STEL event is active STEL rolling average interval  STEL setpoint  ©2022 Blackline Safety Corp G6 Technical User Manual | 32 Uncontrolled when printed Rev 01...

  • Page 33: Bump Testing G6

    For more information on G6 bump testing notifications, refer to Operational Notifications. To manually bump test G6, you will need a calibration cap and tube. Alternatively, you can bump test using G6 Dock. G6 Technical User Manual ©2022 Blackline Safety Corp...
  • Page 34 For more information on bump testing with G6 Dock, see the G6 Dock Technical User Manual on the Blackline Support Center website. WARNING: Only perform bump tests in a known clean environment. To manually bump test G6 using a calibration cap and tube:...
  • Page 35 To cancel the bump test and exit the workflow at any time, select by pressing the left button. G6 performs a hardware self test of your device’s audio, visual, and vibration capabilities. Verify the gas and your device’s connection to the calibration cap and turn on the gas.
  • Page 36 G6 stays in the bump test maintenance state while any residual gas clears. Once complete, the Compliance screen opens, displaying information about when your device’s next bump test and calibration are due IMPORTANT: If you cancel the bump test or if the bump test fails, you must turn off the gas and allow any excess gas to clear prior to disconnecting your device.

  • Page 37: Calibrating G6

    Alternatively, you can calibrate using G6 Dock. For more information on calibrating your device with G6 Dock, see the G6 Dock Technical User Manual on the Blackline Support Center website. To manually calibrate G6 using a calibration cap and tube:...
  • Page 38 To start the calibration workflow, select by pressing the right button. G6 performs a hardware self test of your device’s audio, visual, and vibration capabilities. G6 zeros the sensor before calibration starts. ©2022 Blackline Safety Corp...
  • Page 39 Verify the gas and your device’s connection to the calibration cap and turn on the gas. G6 automatically detects the gas and starts the calibration. Once the calibration is successfully completed, turn off the gas and disconnect the cap from your G6.

  • Page 40: Zeroing G6

    6.4 ZEROING G6 If configured for your device, you can manually zero your sensors to reset the baseline if G6 is not reading zero and you know you are in an atmosphere with no gas. IMPORTANT: If G6’s baseline appears to have shifted, it is best to calibrate your sensors.
  • Page 41 NOTE: To cancel and exit the workflow at any time, select by pressing the left button. G6 zeros the sensor. Once the zeroing has successfully completed, select pressing the right button to return to the Compliance screen. G6 Technical User Manual ©2022 Blackline Safety Corp...

  • Page 42: Features

    7 FEATURES 7.1 FIND MY G6 Your Blackline Live administrator can use Find my G6 to locate missing devices. Devices with this feature toggled on communicate their locations to Blackline Live every 30 minutes. For detailed information on Find my G6, refer to the Blackline Live Technical User Manual.

  • Page 43: Device Settings

    8 DEVICE SETTINGS 8.1 ACCESSING DEVICE SETTINGS FOR G6 The G6 Device settings menu allows you to access device information (read only), overwrite configuration profile defaults (clock, language), and perform advanced operations. To access the Device settings menu: Simultaneously press and hold the left and center push buttons for 5 seconds.

  • Page 44: Gas Info Menu

    To view gas information: Using the navigation buttons, scroll through the Device settings menu and select Gas info by pressing the center button ( Gas info screen opens. ©2022 Blackline Safety Corp G6 Technical User Manual | 44 Uncontrolled when printed Rev 01...

  • Page 45: Device Info Menu

    The Device info screen opens, displaying your device’s settings. Use the navigation buttons to scroll through the Device info screen. To return to the Device settings menu, select pressing the center button. G6 Technical User Manual ©2022 Blackline Safety Corp Rev 01 Uncontrolled when printed...

  • Page 46: Communication Info Menu

    Use the GPS location info menu to view information related to your device’s recorded GPS location, including: Time (UTC)   Long  Satellites  SNR (dB)  ©2022 Blackline Safety Corp G6 Technical User Manual | 46 Uncontrolled when printed Rev 01...

  • Page 47: Manually Sync Device Menu

    To manually synchronize your device, select by pressing the right button. NOTE: To cancel the synchronization and exit the workflow at any time, select by pressing the left button. G6 Technical User Manual ©2022 Blackline Safety Corp Rev 01 Uncontrolled when printed...

  • Page 48: Update Device Menu

    Device settings menu. 8.8 UPDATE DEVICE MENU Use the Update device menu to manually verify and update your device’s firmware. For detailed information on firmware download and installation for G6, see Firmware Updates. To update the firmware version:...
  • Page 49 Following the restart, your G6 lights sounds , and vibration indicators notify you that the device’s start-up in progress. sequence is G6 notifies you when the firmware installation is complete. G6 Technical User Manual ©2022 Blackline Safety Corp Rev 01 Uncontrolled when printed...

  • Page 50: Regulatory Labels Menu

    Use the navigation buttons to view the certification information associated with your device. To return to the Device settings menu, select pressing the center button. ©2022 Blackline Safety Corp G6 Technical User Manual | 50 Uncontrolled when printed Rev 01...

  • Page 51: Power Off Menu

    8.10 POWER OFF MENU Use the Power off menu to shutdown your G6 in case you need to troubleshoot, ship, or repair the device. To power off your device: Using the navigation buttons, scroll through the Device settings menu and select Power off by pressing the center button ( The confirm power off screen opens.
  • Page 52 G6 and twisting to loosen the attachment. Remove and set aside the sensor faceplate. Remove and discard the old filter, making sure to avoid contact with the gas sensor surface.

  • Page 53: Cleaning G6

    9.2 CLEANING G6 To clean G6, wipe down with a damp cloth. Do not use pressure spray or cleaning solvents. When not in use, G6 should be stored in a dry and dust-free environment. 10 FIRMWARE UPDATES To offer new features, Blackline Safety releases firmware updates at regularly scheduled intervals.

  • Page 54: Automatic Firmware Installation

    You can manually verify and update your firmware using your device’s Device settings menu. Use the manual update procedure when you are out of range of a G6 dock and need to install a new firmware version immediately, or do not have a dock allowing for automatic firmware installs.

  • Page 55: Customer Care

    For technical support, 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 International (24 hours) +1-403-451-0327 | support@blacklinesafety.com G6 Technical User Manual ©2022 Blackline Safety Corp Rev 01 Uncontrolled when printed...

  • Page 56: Specifications

    1 ppm HYDROGEN SULFIDE (H Electrochemical 0–100 ppm 0.1 ppm OXYGEN (O Electrochemical 0–25 %vol 0.1 %vol SULFUR DIOXIDE (SO Electrochemical 0–100 ppm 0.1 ppm ©2022 Blackline Safety Corp G6 Technical User Manual | 56 Uncontrolled when printed Rev 01...

  • Page 57: Legal Notices And Certifications

    Warranty Canada. Son fonctionnement est assujetti aux deux conditions G6 is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for suivantes : (1) Cet appareil ne peut causer d’interférences nuisibles, up to four years from the date of purchase. For further details et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, y compris...

  • Page 58: Intrinsically Safe Certification

    établissements qui peuvent être liés à la sécurité intrinsèque. ©2022 Blackline Safety Corp G6 Technical User Manual | 58 Uncontrolled when printed Rev 01...

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