WHAT’S IN THE BOX ........................5 HARDWARE DETAILS ........................6 SET UP ..............................8 GAS INLET CONFIGURATION ......................8 CONNECTING G6 DOCK TO A GAS CYLINDER ................9 OPERATING ............................9 REQUIREMENTS ..........................9 POWERING ON G6 DOCK ......................9 LOCKING G6 INTO G6 DOCK......................
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Do not use G6 Dock in areas classified as hazardous locations, where there is risk of explosion due to presence of gas, vapor, or dust. G6 Dock is not certified as intrinsically safe. Do not place G6 Dock in or near open flame or submerge in liquid.
G6. 1.1 G6 DOCK CONNECTIVITY G6 Dock is not inherently connected to any network or Blackline Live. When a G6 is placed in G6 Dock, the device communicates to G6 Dock. When locked into G6 Dock, your G6 automatically connects to Blackline Live so that bump test and calibration data can be uploaded, and G6’s compliance certifications synchronized.
G6 Dock, configured for H • NOTE: If your G6 has a CO, O , or SO sensor, you must follow the directions in Configuring G6 Dock in Blackline Live before using G6 Dock. Tubing • Quick-connects (3 male) •...
IMPORTANT: Never connect a gas cylinder to the Gas out exhaust port. The Purge gas inlet supplies clean air to remove residual gas from G6 Dock. This can • be ambient air, or you can connect an air tank, depending on your operating environment.
2.2 CONNECTING G6 DOCK TO A GAS CYLINDER G6 Dock ports have quick-connects to allow for easy connection of a gas cylinder. Insert the provided quick-connect into the tubing, then join the tubing to the Gas inlet at the back of G6 Dock by connecting both quick-connect ends and twisting clockwise until it clicks securely into place.
To lock G6 into G6 Dock: Place G6 into the G6 Dock cradle, ensuring that the data and power contacts of both devices are lined up. Position your fingers over the top indicator lights and press G6 firmly down into the cradle until the G6 Dock locking mechanism clicks into place.
3.4 REMOVING G6 FROM G6 DOCK To remove G6 from G6 Dock: Press your locked G6 firmly down into the cradle until the G6 Dock locking mechanism clicks, opening the G6 Dock gas feed assembly, and releasing your device. IMPORTANT:...
Display information about the dock inlet calibration gas using the Inlet settings menu item. NOTE: The G6 Dock menu screen will default to the docked Home screen if it times out due to inactivity. To view G6 Dock inlet settings: Lock your G6 into G6 Dock.
Display information about the dock Model, ID, and Firmware version using the Dock info menu item. To view G6 Dock information: Lock your G6 into G6 Dock. For more information, refer Locking G6 into G6 Dock. Using the navigation buttons, scroll through the Dock...
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To bump test G6 using G6 Dock: Lock your G6 into G6 Dock. For more information, refer to Locking G6 into G6 Dock. NOTE: If your G6 is overdue for bump testing, the Dock automatically starts a bump test of your device...
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( ) to return to the Dock menu. To disconnect your device without retrying, remove your G6 from G6 Dock. For more information, refer to Removing G6 from G6 Dock. In the event of a failed bump test, and if bump test intervals...
The calibration schedule is configurable in Blackline Live by your Blackline Live administrator. Your calibration schedule should be based on your company’s safety policy. To calibrate G6 using G6 Dock: Lock your G6 into G6 Dock. For more information, refer to Locking G6 into G6 Dock.
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Once the calibration has successfully completed, acknowledge the calibration result by pressing the right button ( Remove your G6 from G6 Dock. For more information, refer to Removing G6 from G6 Dock. NOTE:...
Blackline Live. IMPORTANT: By default, G6 Dock’s Gas inlet is preconfigured in Blackline Live for 25 ppm H If your G6 does not have an H S sensor, you will need to update your Dock’s inlet in Blackline Live.
Dock menu. For more information on updating the dock, refer to Updating G6 Dock. 3.10 UPDATING G6 DOCK Update G6 Dock configuration settings by locking your G6 into the dock and updating the dock. NOTE: G6 does not need to be connected to Blackline Live to charge, or complete...
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Removing G6 from G6 Dock. NOTE: After you have updated your inlet settings and updated G6 Dock, check your G6 Dock inlet settings to ensure that the update was successful. For more information, refer to Viewing G6 Dock Inlet settings.
• 4.2 CLEANING G6 DOCK To clean G6 Dock, disconnect the power and wipe the dock down with a damp cloth. Do not use pressure sprays or cleaning solvents. For best performance, G6 Dock should be operated in a quiet, dry, clean, and well-ventilated environment.
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Why isn’t my G6 charging when I lock it into G6 Dock? G6 will automatically start charging and the G6 docked Home screen banner will display a charging battery icon when locked into a powered G6 Dock. It will take a maximum of four hours to fully charge G6.
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Customer Care. What if my device has a low or high urgency event while it is locked into G6 Dock? Because G6 Docks are assumed to be kept in gas free environments, the G6 will suppress any non-sensor related notifications on the device (lights/vibration/sound) as though they are resolved.
Home screen. 5 SUPPORT 5.1 LEARN MORE Visit support.blacklinesafety.com to find support and training materials for G6 Dock. 5.2 CUSTOMER CARE For technical support, contact our Customer Care team. North America (24 hours) Toll Free: 1-877-869-7212 | support@blacklinesafety.com...
Power Supply Automatic bump Blackline requires using the power supply Automatic calibration provided with your G6 Dock. Dock usage reports Input voltage: 5 VDC @ 1000 mA Gas usage reports Power connector: Micro-USB 120/240 VAC power adaptor and USB cable included.
The Blackline, Alert. Locate. Respond. families of related marks, that to which the receiver is connected. images, and symbols, including Blackline, G6, G6 Dock, G7, G7c, G7x, Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for G7 Bridge, G7 Dock, LiveResponse, Loner, Loner IS, Loner IS+, Loner further assistance.
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