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Page 2: Table Of Contents
EXO DIFFUSION ..........................12 1.2.1 In the Box ..............................12 1.2.2 Hardware Details ..........................13 1.2.3 Wind Guard ............................15 BLACKLINE SAFETY SERVICE PLANS ..................... 16 BLACKLINE SAFETY SERVICES ....................... 16 1.4.1 Blackline Safety Monitoring ........................ 16 1.4.2 Blackline Live ............................17 1.4.3 Blackline Analytics .......................... - Page 3 ACKNOWLEDGING LOW URGENCY NOTIFICATIONS ..............39 LOW URGENCY NOTIFICATION TYPES ..................39 7 HIGH URGENCY NOTIFICATIONS ............41 ACKNOWLEDGING HIGH URGENCY NOTIFICATIONS ..............42 HIGH URGENCY NOTIFICATION TYPES ..................42 LIVE RESPONSE ..........................44 EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10...
- Page 4 10.7.1 Setting Local Time on EXO ........................62 10.8 TIMER .............................. 64 10.9 STOPWATCH ........................... 66 11 ELECTRICAL PORTS ................67 11.1 CAUTIONS ............................67 11.2 DEFINITIONS ........................... 68 11.3 EXO TRANSLATOR .......................... 69 ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10 2024-02-21...
- Page 5 WIRELESS SPECIFICATIONS ......................80 14.3 GAS SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS ...................... 81 15 LEGAL NOTICES AND CERTIFICATIONS ..........82 15.1 LEGAL NOTICES..........................82 15.2 INTRINSICALLY SAFE CERTIFICATION ................... 83 15.3 INMETRO CERTIFICATION ......................84 EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10...
- Page 6 WARNING: When Stealth is enabled, the lights will not flash, the siren will not sound, and EXO will not indicate incoming voice calls. Blackline Safety recommends that you have an alternative channel of communication available when EXO is in Stealth.
- Page 7 WARNING: Cables attached to the power port are only intrinsically safe when properly set up with an electrical barrier. WARNING: EXO will NOT monitor when firmware is installing. EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10...
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Page 8: Exo Overview
1 EXO OVERVIEW EXO is Blackline Safety’s cloud-connected area monitor. EXO continuously measures gas concentrations in the ambient environment at sites, facilities, and fence lines, and activates notifications when concentrations of toxic and combustible gases exceed configured setpoints. In the event of a safety incident or gas exposure, monitoring personnel can see what has happened and communicate with workers directly through EXO via text messaging or an optional two-way voice calling feature. -
Page 9: Hardware Details
Pre-installed cellular connection module • Pre-installed gas inlet module (one of two) • Optional pre-installed satellite connection module • Certification and support card • 1.1.2 HARDWARE DETAILS Figure 1-1: EXO Pump Front EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10... - Page 10 Figure 1-2: EXO Pump Back Figure 1-3: EXO Pump Bottom ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10 2024-02-21...
- Page 11 Figure 1-4: EXO Pump Right Side Figure 1-5: EXO Pump Left Side EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10...
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Page 12: Exo Diffusion
Quick charger with battery pack hex key Pre-installed multi-gas cartridge • Pre-installed cellular connection module • Pre-installed gas inlet module (one of two) • • Optional pre-installed satellite connection module • Certification and support card ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10 2024-02-21... -
Page 13: Hardware Details
1.2.2 HARDWARE DETAILS Figure 1-6: EXO Diffusion Front Figure 1-7: EXO Diffusion Back EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10... - Page 14 Figure 1-8: EXO Diffusion Bottom Figure 1-9: EXO Diffusion Left Side ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10 2024-02-21...
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Page 15: Wind Guard
Bump test or calibrate as usual. When bump test or calibration is complete, immediately remove the Wind Guard and store it in a clean, dry environment for later use. EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10... -
Page 16: Blackline Safety Service Plans
BLACKLINE SAFETY SERVICE PLANS EXO comes with basic system access, which allows EXO to connect to Blackline Live. Blackline Safety implementations are tailored to your needs and organization, and are based on your expertise, staffing, and business goals. There are various service plans available to suit your organization’s needs. For more information, contact your Customer Relationship Manager (CRM). -
Page 17: Blackline Live
1.4.2 BLACKLINE LIVE Blackline Live monitors your Blackline Safety devices and allows you to access reports and, depending on your plan, business analytics insights. 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. -
Page 18: Cellular Connection Module
If you are unsure if EXO has a satellite connection module installed, check the window behind the battery pack. You can also find this information on the device: Press OK to open the main menu. Select Advanced. Select Comm info. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10 2024-02-21... -
Page 19: Cartridges
CO and H (COSH) sensor. NOTE: All Blackline Safety cartridges are intrinsically safe. This means EXO’s cartridges can be changed in potentially hazardous zones. EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp... -
Page 20: Changing Cartridges
EXO operates optimally in the range of -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F). For best practices operating EXO outside that range, see Operating Devices in Extreme Weather on the Blackline Support site. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10 2024-02-21... -
Page 21: Setup
Satellite-based positioning works best when the monitor is outside with a clear view of the sky. If EXO is within a Location Beacon’s signal radius and satellite-based positioning is also available, the one with the strongest signal will be used. EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10... -
Page 22: Determining Location
The base of the EXO is fitted with a mounting plate with two sizes of threaded mounting points. The use of all mounting points is not required to mount EXO. Select the appropriate mounting points for your application. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10... - Page 23 A single mounting point threaded 5/8 in – 11 UNC with a maximum depth of 3/4 in or 19 mm. Type B Mounting Point Five mounting points that are M6 threaded with a maximum depth of depth of 5/8 in or 16 mm. EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10...
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Page 24: Mounting Point Layout
3.2.1 MOUNTING POINT LAYOUT ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10 2024-02-21... -
Page 25: Setup Wizard
Address each item on the list, then select Retry to run the setup wizard again. Select Exit to skip the setup wizard and go to the main gas detection screen. EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10... -
Page 26: Connectivity Light
Interacting with EXO is easy with its high-visibility, backlit LCD display, three-button menu system and SOS latch. OK button Press the OK button to enter the main menu on the LCD screen. Press the OK button to confirm a menu selection. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10 2024-02-21... -
Page 27: Powering On Exo
NOTE: if you see an O stabilizing message on EXO’s screen, it means EXO is not monitoring. Stabilization typically takes approximately 10 seconds. However, if EXO has been powered EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10... -
Page 28: Powering Off Exo
4.3.2 GAS STATUS SCREEN EXO’s main screen is the Gas status screen. EXO's multi-gas cartridge sensor configuration will determine the layout of this screen. Five gases One gas Four gases ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10 2024-02-21... -
Page 29: Banner
By default, a “Low battery” message will be displayed in the banner and the battery icon will become red when the battery’s power drops below 10%. This threshold is configurable in Blackline Live. EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10... -
Page 30: Exo Battery
All EXOs are shipped with a pre-installed battery pack and a quick charger. The battery (labeled ACC-G7EXO-BATXX) comes in two models. Standard (144 Ah): ACC-G7EXO-BAT Lightweight (72 Ah): ACC-G7EXO-BAT-LT ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10 2024-02-21... -
Page 31: Battery Life
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 light will turn off. EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10... -
Page 32: Charging Exo
Pull the top of the battery away from EXO. NOTE: When EXO is vertical, the battery will lean away from EXO, allowing you to grip and remove the battery. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10 2024-02-21... -
Page 33: Trickle Charger
4.5.2 TRICKLE CHARGER You may choose to buy an EXO Trickle Charger Kit from Blackline Safety. This kit connects EXO directly to a power source through the power port eliminating the need to power down and remove EXO from the field to charge the battery pack. -
Page 34: Maintenance Code
EXO’s alarm test is an audio/visual assessment used to ensure the siren, speaker, LED lights and microphones are operating correctly. The top lights will flash, and the notification pitch will increase. The volume of alarm test sounds cannot be adjusted. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10... -
Page 35: Siren
Listening to EXO’s siren at high volume for extended periods of time can cause permanent hearing loss. EXO’s siren volume should be adjusted for use indoors and in smaller spaces. Wear appropriate ear protection during testing. EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10... -
Page 36: Speaker
A safety supervisor or someone with proper training for EXO should perform specific tests or procedures to address the issue (e.g., calibrating the device). ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10 2024-02-21... -
Page 37: Operational Notification Types
LED patterns. The bump test due notification is activated when EXO is due for a bump test within the interval (hours or days) configured in Blackline Live. EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10... -
Page 38: Low Urgency Notifications
Event data related to low urgency notifications is uploaded to Blackline Live during your device's next synchronization. Low urgency notifications repeat until you acknowledge them. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10 2024-02-21... -
Page 39: Acknowledging Low Urgency Notifications
Live. Messages are available in your device's Message inbox. See section 10.1 for more information on messages. The incoming message notification is activated as soon as your device receives a message. EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10... - Page 40 After acknowledging a low gas notification, move to an area where gas is not present. If you do not leave the area and gas levels remain above the low threshold, the low gas notification will reactivate after 2 minutes. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10...
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Page 41: High Urgency Notifications
Following a UL notification, no peak is logged because the UL event type is closely related to a device or sensor error. To resolve the UL event, Blackline Safety recommends that you calibrate your device. For more information on calibration, refer to section 8.2. -
Page 42: Acknowledging High Urgency Notifications
EXO is equipped with a high gas countdown timer that is configurable (enabled/disabled) by your Blackline Live administrator. Enabling the countdown timer can help reduce the ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10... - Page 43 When you acknowledge the notification, your device's banner and lights will reflect the SOS status until the SOS event is resolved. NOTE: The SOS alert notification is configurable by your Blackline Live administrator. EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10...
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Page 44: Live Response
On start-up, EXO will display when the next bump test is due. By default, an overdue bump test will cause a reminder message to display in the banner of the Gas status screen. The bump test overdue reminder is configurable in Blackline Live. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10... -
Page 45: Manual Bump Test
A screen will prompt you to start the bump test. Ensure all the gas sensors you wish to bump test are selected. By default, EXO will test all sensors. Select Start bump. EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10... -
Page 46: Calibration
Calibration schedule The calibration schedule can be configured to match your company’s safety policy. These changes are made in the configuration profile in Blackline Live. All the sensors on a ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10... -
Page 47: Manual Calibration
Press the OK button to enter the main menu. Select Gas options. Select Calibration. A screen listing the configured calibration settings will open, followed by a screen that says, “Continue with calibration?”. EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10... - Page 48 Check that cylinder gas concentrations match the EXO calibration gas configuration. • Let EXO sit until its gas readings stabilize. • Try the calibration again. • If the calibration continues to fail, contact your organization’s safety supervisor. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10 2024-02-21...
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Page 49: Zero Sensors
If you see a “Zero incomplete” message on EXO’s screen: EXO may be in an environment with abnormal gas levels. • EXO’s cartridge may need to be replaced. • EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10... -
Page 50: Lel Sensor Precautions
In most cases a sensor will recover after a period of operation in clean air. Like any gas sensor, be sure to understand potential explosive hazards and choose the appropriate sensor technology based on these hazards. Blackline Safety supports three different LEL sensor technologies: Molecular Property Spectrometer (LEL-MPS) • •... -
Page 51: Pid Target Gases
The target gas EXO is configured to use can be seen in two places: On start-up • In the gas options menu: Gas options > View gas info > VOC target • EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10... -
Page 52: Gas Alert Countdown
A dropdown field labeled Gas alert timeout. Flip the toggle on for each sensor you want the countdown enabled for and determine the length of buffer time from the Gas alert timeout dropdown. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10 2024-02-21... -
Page 53: Gas Inlets
Although EXO Pump inlet filters are an optional accessory, Blackline recommends always installing inlet filters to maintain the pump in good condition. See EXO Pump Inlet Filters on the Blackline Support site for more information. EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10... -
Page 54: Gas Sampling
EXO will first purge for two minutes to clear out any gas from the sensors, then draw air from the inlet that has been turned on. When EXO draws from one inlet, it runs continuously from that inlet. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10... -
Page 55: Pump Blocked
Turning on a pump inlet without a tube connected may result in a pump blocked notification to let you know there is no gas coming in from the inlet. EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10... -
Page 56: Features
Press the OK button to enter the main menu. Select Messages. Select Send a message. Select Create custom. Press the up or down buttons to scroll through the alphabet and numbers. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10 2024-02-21... -
Page 57: Two-Way Voice Calls
EXO uses the Iridium satellite network to connect to Blackline Live. Volume Two-way calls use EXO’s speaker. The speaker’s volume cannot be adjusted. See section 4.9 for more information about the speaker. EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10... -
Page 58: Push-To-Talk (Ptt)
Transmits to devices on the same channel as EXO. • Receives transmissions from devices on the same channel as EXO, as well as • transmissions from devices in the All call channel. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10 2024-02-21... -
Page 59: Changing Channels
To change to receive only or All call: Press the OK button to enter EXO’s main menu. Select PTT channels. Select Receive only or All call. Read the message on the screen. Select Yes to confirm. EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10... -
Page 60: Airplane Mode
When Stealth is enabled, events will still be registered and sent to Blackline Live, but they will not be available on EXO itself. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. -
Page 61: Local Time
Blackline Live, including through power cycles and longer periods of being powered down. Blackline Safety must add this functionality before you see it in your Blackline Live NOTE: organization. -
Page 62: Setting Local Time On Exo
GMT — remember to consider daylight savings if your region uses it. The examples below use +1:30 as an offset. Determine the offset relative to GMT for your local time zone. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10 2024-02-21... - Page 63 When you have input and confirmed the offset value, return to the Gas status screen. Confirm that the screen is displaying time based on the entered custom offset value. EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10...
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Page 64: Timer
Use the up and down arrows to adjust the first digit for the time. Press OK to select. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to adjust the second digit for the time. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10 2024-02-21... - Page 65 When the timer counts down to 0, EXO will notify 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. EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10...
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Page 66: Stopwatch
To pause or stop the stopwatch: Open the Stopwatch screen. Press the OK button to pause. After pausing, the Stop option will change to Resume, and the option Reset will be available. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10 2024-02-21... -
Page 67: Electrical Ports
Division 1, Groups A,B,C,D location, or Class I, Zone 0/1, Group IIC location. See Diagram 11.5.6 for more information. Intrinsic safety warning Install EXO's electrical port accessories as shown in the electrical diagrams in sections 11.4.1 and 11.5.1 to ensure intrinsic safety. EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10... -
Page 68: Definitions
The maximum electrical power that can be taken from the apparatus. Co – Maximum external capacitance The maximum capacitance that can be connected to the connection facilities of the apparatus without invalidating the type of protection. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10 2024-02-21... -
Page 69: Exo Translator
For more information, see the EXO Translator Technical User Manual. EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10... -
Page 70: Power Port
Power port schematic diagram Male plug Pin assignment M12 plug, 4-pos., A-coded, view plug side Diagram 11.4.2 Power port circuit diagram Contact assignment of the M12 plug and M12 receptacles ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10 2024-02-21... -
Page 71: Installing Accessories
Terminal Vmin Power port 16Vdc 10 Vdc 687mA 5300mW 12.48uH Functional input parameters for Power Port Terminal Pin 1 to pin 2 (GND) 15 Vdc 500mA 5300mW 12.48uF maximum EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10... -
Page 72: A/B Interface Ports
When safety notifications are triggered on EXO, A/B interface ports act as switches by sending ON or OFF signals to connected accessories. Ask your Blackline Safety distributor or sales representative for a list of EXO accessories that attach to the A/B interface ports. -
Page 73: Installing Accessories
Install EXO interface port accessories as shown in the following electrical diagrams to ensure intrinsic safety. Diagram 11.5.3 Interface port parameters – Low-side switch Input entity parameters (low side switch) Terminal Pin 1 to pin 2 (GND) 24Vdc 3.33A 1.25W EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10... - Page 74 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 ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10 2024-02-21...
- Page 75 Io and Po will be reduced if both pin 3 and pin 4 are used 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 EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10...
- Page 76 Io and Po will be reduced if both pin 3 and pin 4 are used 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 ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10 2024-02-21...
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Page 77: Over-The-Air Firmware Updates
12 OVER-THE-AIR FIRMWARE UPDATES To offer new features, Blackline Safety periodically releases over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates. OTA firmware updates are only available when EXO is on a cellular network. Firmware updates have two steps: Automatic download • Automatic installation •... -
Page 78: Support
For technical support, please contact our Technical Support 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 ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10 2024-02-21... -
Page 79: Specifications
Device firmware upgrade (OTA): Yes alert management, device configurations, Blackline complete lease option; provides alert setups, and reporting comprehensive warranty for full term EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10... -
Page 80: Wireless Specifications
Location Technology Constellations Receiver type 72-channel Assisted-GNSS Accuracy 5 meters, CEP 50%, 24 hours stationary sky-view Antenna Internal Indoor location technology Blackline Safety location beacons Location update frequency 30 minutes ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10 2024-02-21... -
Page 81: Gas Sensor Specifications
Sulfur dioxide (SO Electrochemical 0–100 ppm 0.1 ppm *Sensor does not work with EXO Pump Dependent on correction factor NOTE: Check with Blackline for approval status. All specifications subject to change. EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10... -
Page 82: Legal Notices And Certifications
This document is please refer to your terms and conditions of radiation exposure regulations for mobile provided “as is” and Blackline Safety Corp. service. devices. As such, a separation of at least 20 (“Blackline”) and its affiliated companies and... -
Page 83: Intrinsically Safe Certification
Consult with your organization’s safety professional for further information regarding the topic of intrinsic safety and any policies, procedures, facilities, or locations within facilities that may be related to intrinsic safety. EXO Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-02-21 Rev. 10... -
Page 84: Inmetro Certification
15.3 INMETRO CERTIFICATION INMETRO - Certificate BRA 22.GE0002X, Ex ia IIC T3 Ga ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO Technical User Manual Rev. 10 2024-02-21...
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