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  • Page 1 EXO 8 Technical User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 EXO 8 OVERVIEW ................... 8 EXO 8 PUMP ............................9 1.1.1 In the Box ..............................9 1.1.2 Hardware Details ............................ 9 EXO 8 DIFFUSION..........................12 1.2.1 In the Box ..............................12 1.2.2 Hardware Details ..........................12 1.2.3 Wind Guard ............................15 BLACKLINE SAFETY SERVICE PLANS ....................
  • Page 3 4 OPERATION ..................25 EXO 8 PUSH BUTTONS ........................25 POWERING ON EXO 8 ........................26 4.2.1 Powering Off EXO 8 ..........................27 EXO 8 DUAL LCD DISPLAY ......................28 4.3.1 Home Screen ............................28 4.3.2 Live Readings Screen ........................... 29 4.3.3...
  • Page 4 LOCAL TIME ............................77 10.8 TIMER ..............................79 10.9 STOPWATCH ............................. 82 11 DEVICE SETTINGS ................. 83 11.1 LANGUAGES MENU ......................... 84 11.2 SIREN VOLUME MENU ........................85 ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...
  • Page 5 13 ELECTRICAL PORTS ................93 13.1 CAUTIONS ............................93 13.2 DEFINITIONS ............................. 94 13.3 EXO 8 TRANSLATOR ......................... 95 13.4 POWER PORT ........................... 95 13.4.1 Installing Accessories ........................... 97 13.5 A/B INTERFACE PORTS ........................98 13.5.1 Installing Accessories ........................... 99 14 OVER-THE-AIR FIRMWARE UPDATES ..........
  • Page 6 Calibrations must only be performed in areas free of flammable gases. WARNING: Gas notifications are NOT generated during a purge. WARNING: EXO 8 Pump Module is not compatible with the following gases: Chlorine ), Chlorine Dioxide (ClO ), Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN), Hydrogen Fluoride (HF), and Ozone (O WARNING: If you start the pump while operating at temperatures of -20°C (-4°F) or...
  • Page 7 WARNING: Cables attached to the power port are only intrinsically safe when properly set up with an electrical barrier. WARNING: EXO does NOT monitor when firmware is installing. EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...

  • Page 8: Exo 8 Overview

    EXO via text messaging or an optional two-way voice calling feature. There are two EXO 8 models: EXO 8 (EX8N) and EXO 8 Gamma (EX8G). Both models are available as a Diffusion or Pump version.

  • Page 9: Exo 8 Pump

    • Multi-gas cartridge Pre-installed cellular connection module • Optional pre-installed satellite connection module • Certification and support card • 1.1.2 HARDWARE DETAILS Figure 1-1: EXO 8 Pump Front EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...
  • Page 10 Figure 1-2: EXO 8 Pump Back Figure 1-3: EXO 8 Pump Bottom ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...
  • Page 11 Figure 1-4: EXO 8 Pump Right Side Figure 1-5: EXO 8 Pump Left Side EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...

  • Page 12: Exo 8 Diffusion

    Multi-gas cartridge • Pre-installed cellular connection module • Optional pre-installed satellite connection module • Certification and support card • 1.2.2 HARDWARE DETAILS Figure 1-6: EXO 8 Diffusion Front ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...
  • Page 13 Figure 1-7: EXO 8 Diffusion Back Figure 1-8: EXO Diffusion Bottom EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...
  • Page 14 Figure 1-9: EXO Diffusion Left Side Figure 1-10: EXO Diffusion Right Side ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 15: Wind Guard

    EXO, including 24/7 live safety monitoring by Blackline Safety. Contact your organization’s safety professional for more information regarding the details of your service plan. For more information, please see Blackline 24/7 Live Monitoring. EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...

  • Page 16: Blackline Live

    EXO tries to connect to Blackline Live through the Iridium satellite network. See sections 3.4 and 4.3 for more information on connectivity. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 17: Cellular Connection Module

    Using the left and right buttons, scroll and select Menu by pressing the center button. Select Advanced. Select Comm info. Figure 1-11: Satellite Connection not Installed Figure 1-12: Satellite Connection Installed EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...

  • Page 18: Cartridges

    2 CARTRIDGES CARTRIDGE OPTIONS EXO 8 can only use multi-gas (diffusion) cartridges, which can be configured to detect up to four gases, or five gases when using a dual CO and H S (COSH) sensor. NOTE: Blackline Safety cartridges are intrinsically safe. This means you can change EXO’s cartridges in potentially hazardous zones.

  • Page 19: Sensor Contaminants

    Shocking the IR sensor from an extremely cold environment to room temperature can cause a temporary baseline drift, sometimes reaching overlimit. EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...

  • Page 20: Setup

    3 SETUP LOCATION EXO 8’s location is determined in one of two ways: through satellite-based positioning or by scanning for Blackline Location Beacons. NOTE: A defined location helps emergency response teams know where to respond. However, EXO does not need a determined location to function as a safety monitor or gas detector.

  • Page 21: Mounting

    A single mounting point threaded 5/8 in – 11 UNC with a maximum depth of 3/4 in or 19 Type B Mounting Point Five mounting points that are M6 threaded with a maximum depth of 5/8 in or 16 mm. EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12...

  • Page 22: Mounting Point Layout

    3.2.1 MOUNTING POINT LAYOUT ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 23: Setup Wizard

    If you choose to run the setup wizard, EXO performs the setup automatically. This should only take a few minutes. To run from the main menu: Open the Main menu. Select Setup wizard. EXO performs the setup automatically. EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...

  • Page 24: Connectivity Light

    A solid connectivity light indicates EXO is connected to Blackline Live and all data collected by EXO is being or has been transmitted to Blackline Live. Monitoring personnel receive and respond to high urgency notifications while this light is solid. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 25: Operation

    See sections 1.6 and 4.3 for more information on connectivity. 4 OPERATION EXO 8 PUSH BUTTONS Interacting with EXO 8 is easy with its high-visibility, backlit dual LCD display, three-button menu system, and SOS latch. Power button Press the power button to power EXO on or off.

  • Page 26: Powering On Exo 8

    The screen displays the active features on EXO. EXO displays the gas setpoints for all gas sensors that are configured on the device. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 27: Powering Off Exo 8

    20 minutes for the O sensor to stabilize. If this message persists, contact your organization’s safety professional. 4.2.1 POWERING OFF EXO 8 NOTE: If the maintenance code is enabled, you must input the correct code to unlock EXO before powering off.

  • Page 28: Exo 8 Dual Lcd Display

    EXO if the blue LiveResponse light is on. This may mean waiting for monitoring personnel to contact you through EXO. See section 7 for more information on high urgency notifications. EXO 8 DUAL LCD DISPLAY 4.3.1 HOME SCREEN The Home screen shows the live gas readings, current device (event) status, and information about the type of event (if present) through screen status and banner messages.

  • Page 29: Live Readings Screen

    EXO 8 has three Home screen statuses: OK status EXO has no active notifications that require your attention. Low urgency status EXO has active low urgency or operational notifications that require your attention. Monitor the banner for more information. For more information on EXO low urgency and...

  • Page 30: Main Menu

    The gas card changes to white during bump tests and calibrations to indicate that gas events are paused for the duration of the operation. 4.3.3 MAIN MENU The main menu contains additional features and device information available to EXO 8 users. To launch the Main Menu: If no cards are highlighted on the Home screen, press the center button to open the Main menu.

  • Page 31: Banner

    Satellite positioning (GPS) Displayed when no beacon signal is present and satellite positioning is possible None Displayed when there are no beacon signals and satellite positioning is not possible EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...

  • Page 32: Exo 8 Battery

    Press and hold the battery gauge button on the battery pack to show the remaining battery charge. NOTE: A dimmed bar indicates that the battery is in the lower half of the bar’s percentage range. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 33: Charging Exo 8

    100%, it stops charging and the gauge’s light turns off. CHARGING EXO 8 4.5.1 USING THE QUICK CHARGER EXO quick charger connects directly to EXO 8’s battery and charges it overnight. WARNING: Only remove EXO's battery in a known safe environment with a clean atmosphere that is free of explosive gas.
  • Page 34 Push the top of the battery towards EXO until it sits flush. Tighten the two screws at the top of the battery. NOTE: The screws should be snug, but not over-tightened. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 35: Trickle Charger

    When the device is locked, a lock icon displays in the Gas status screen banner. Pressing any button while EXO is locked displays the Maintenance code entry screen. EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...

  • Page 36: Alarm Test

    Blackline Live. NOTE: Muffling the speaker during an alarm test results in a failure. The test also fails if the environment is too loud. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 37: Siren

    Notifications triggered by incoming two-way messages • Connection lost notifications Two-way voice calls • Push-to-talk (PTT) messages • Shutdown sounds • NOTE: You cannot adjust EXO 8’s speaker volume. EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...

  • Page 38: Operational Notifications

    The settings for operational notifications are configurable in Blackline Live to best fit your operational needs. Contact your safety supervisor to learn more about how EXO 8’s features are configured. Operational notifications are local to your device and do not notify monitoring personnel if your device is monitored.
  • Page 39 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 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...

  • Page 40: Low Urgency Notifications

    The settings for low urgency notifications are configurable in Blackline Live to best fit your operational needs. Contact your safety supervisor to learn more about how EXO 8’s features are configured. Low urgency notifications are local to your device and do notify monitoring personnel if your device is monitored.

  • Page 41: Acknowledging Low Urgency Notifications

    Blackline 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 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...
  • Page 42 If you do not leave the area and gas levels remain above the low threshold, the low gas notification reactivates after 2 minutes. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...
  • Page 43 When the AlertLink notification is activated, proceed based on your company’s safety protocol. EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...

  • Page 44: High Urgency Notifications

    If your configuration profile has Gas Alert Countdown enabled, communication to monitoring personnel is delayed by 30 seconds (default). The duration of the delay is configurable in Blackline Live. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 45: Acknowledging High Urgency Notifications

    If gas levels remain above the high threshold for more than 60 seconds, the high gas notification retriggers with lights and sound until the high gas event is resolved. EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...
  • Page 46 The device shows the peak value recorded until a new peak is reached, or the peak value is reset during a power cycle of the device. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...
  • Page 47 16 hours as configured in Blackline Live. When you acknowledge the notification, EXO’s banner and lights reflect the TWA status until the gas conditions dissipate and the TWA event is resolved. EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...

  • Page 48: Live Response

    Depending on your team’s response protocol, if the EXO is voice enabled, the monitoring agent can initiate a two-way conversation with the end user. WARNING: Do NOT power off EXO if the blue LiveResponse light is on. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 49: Gas Detection

    (STEL) reading, or the time weighted average (TWA) reading. To view and reset peak gas readings: Open the Main menu. Select Gas options. Select View gas info. To view peak readings, select Peak readings. EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...
  • Page 50 In the Gas info menu, select STEL calculation or TWA calculation to view the STEL or TWA readings. elect Reset TWA/STEL to reset the TWA and STEL readings. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 51: Bump Test

    The gas concentration of the connected gas cylinder should match the gas concentration listed in EXO ’s calibration gas configuration in Blackline Live. EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...

  • Page 52: Manual Bump Test

    A tube fitted with a quick connect coupling insert • NOTE: If you are bump testing EXO 8 Diffusion in a windy environment, you must use the wind guard. See section 1.2.3 for more information on using the wind guard.
  • Page 53  the fixed flow regulator on the gas cylinder. Turn on the gas regulator to apply the gas.  Turn the gas regulator off when prompted by EXO. EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...

  • Page 54: Calibration

    Blackline recommends calibrating the sensors on a cartridge in a single calibration procedure. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 55: Manual Calibration

    To navigate directly to Calibration from the Home screen, use the left and right buttons to scroll and press the center button to select Days To Calibrate. Skip to step 3. EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...
  • Page 56 When prompted, ensure the gas sensors you wish to calibrate are selected. By default, EXO zeroes all sensors. Select Start zeroing. Selected sensors are zeroed in preparation for their calibration. This takes a few seconds. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...
  • Page 57 When prompted, press the center button to complete the calibration. This screen times out after a few seconds. EXO displays a pass or fail message and when the next calibration is due. EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...

  • Page 58: Automatic Bump Tests And Calibrations

    Quad Gas 34L gas cylinder • Ultra Zero Grade Air gas cylinder • A 0.5 LPM demand flow regulator attached to the cylinder(s) • Tubing • Inlet Particulate Filter (ACC-INLET-FILTER) • ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 59: Zero Sensors

    EXO’s sensors must only be zeroed with clean air. If a sensor is zeroed where its targeted gas levels are abnormal, the gas levels EXO displays will not be accurate. Inaccurate readings are a safety hazard. EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12...
  • Page 60 Open the Main menu. Select Gas options. Select Zero sensors. When prompted, ensure the gas sensors you wish to zero are selected. Select Start zeroing. NOTE: Do NOT apply gas. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 61: Lel Sensor Precautions

    LEL-P. The resulting loss of sensitivity is temporary. In most cases, a sensor recovers after a period of operation in clean air. EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12...
  • Page 62 ). Less oxygen may 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. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 63: Pid Target Gases

    In the Gas options menu: Gas options > View gas info > VOC target • In both places, EXO’s screen displays the name of the target gas as well as its correction factor. EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...

  • Page 64: Gas Alert Countdown

    Gas alert timeout dropdown. Save the configuration. After the devices successfully receive the new settings, the gas alert countdown feature is enabled. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 65: 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 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...
  • Page 66 EXO and in contact with the cartridge sensors. Gas readings are not available while EXO is purging. WARNING: Gas notifications are NOT generated during a purge. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 67: Gas Sampling

    GAS SAMPLING EXO Pump has four inlets to enable flexibility in gas sampling. WARNING: EXO 8 Pump Module is not compatible with the following gases: Chlorine ), Chlorine Dioxide (ClO ), Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN), Hydrogen Fluoride (HF), and Ozone (O Single gas sampling inlet When one inlet is toggled on, EXO continuously draws air in from that inlet.

  • Page 68: Pump Blocked

    10 FEATURES 10.1 TEXT MESSAGES EXO 8 can send and receive text messages with monitoring personnel. You can send one of 10 pre-programmed messages or write a custom message. This message is sent to Blackline Live as an alert. Pre-programmed messages are configurable in Blackline Live.
  • Page 69 Select Send a message. Select a pre-programmed message. EXO displays a confirmation screen, and then displays the Gas status screen. To send a custom message: Open the Main menu. EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...
  • Page 70 Press to move to the next character. NOTE: Messages cannot exceed 16 characters. Press again to save the message. Press to continue editing, to send, or to cancel. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 71: Two-Way Voice Calls

    Monitoring personnel initiate a voice call. If EXO is not already in a low urgency or high urgency state, it informs you of the incoming call with a low urgency notification. A chirp sounds to indicate the voice call is connected. EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12...

  • Page 72: Push-To-Talk (Ptt)

    Your message can be up to 30 seconds in duration. When you are finished talking, release the latch. EXO beeps once more to let you know it is done listening. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 73: Available Channels

    Receives transmissions from devices in the All-call channel. • Receive-only channel When on the Receive-only channel, EXO: Cannot transmit to any devices. • Receives transmissions from devices in the All call channel. • EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...

  • Page 74: Changing Channels

    For example, for channel 08, the second digit is 8. Press the center button to finish. Select to confirm the new channel or select to make changes. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...
  • Page 75 To change to receive only or All call: Open the Main menu. Select PTT channels. Select Receive only or All call. Read the message on the screen. Select to confirm. EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...

  • Page 76: Airplane Mode

    NOTE: Blackline Safety must add this functionality before you see it in your Blackline Live organization. For more information, please contact Blackline Technical Support. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 77: Local Time

    The examples below use +1:30 as an offset. Determine the offset relative to GMT for your local time zone. Open the Main menu. EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12...
  • Page 78 Use the left and right buttons to scroll to Time and press the center button. Select Time settings. Select Custom offset. Enter + or -. Enter the hour. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 79: Timer

    Select the Auto option. EXO reverts to using cellular information to determine the local time. 10.8 TIMER To set the timer: NOTE: The timer continues to count down even if you leave the screen. Open the Main menu. EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...
  • Page 80 Use the left and right buttons to adjust the first digit for the time. Press the center button to select. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to adjust the second digit for the time. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...
  • Page 81 When the timer counts down to 0, EXO notifies the user to check the screen. Press and hold the left and right buttons for three beeps to silence the alarm and clear the timer. EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...

  • Page 82: Stopwatch

    Select Stopwatch. The Stopwatch screen opens, showing the stopwatch at 00:00:00. To start the stopwatch, select . You can navigate back to the main screen. The stopwatch continues to run in the background. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 83: Device Settings

    To resume the stopwatch, press To reset the stopwatch, press 11 DEVICE SETTINGS EXO 8 Settings menu is where you can access device information and overwrite configuration profile defaults, such as language. To access the Settings menu: Open the Main menu.

  • Page 84: Languages Menu

    Using the left and right buttons, scroll through the Settings menu and select Languages by pressing the center button. The Languages menu opens, displaying your device’s available language settings. Your device’s active language is flagged with a ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 85: Siren Volume Menu

    Using the left and right buttons, scroll through the Settings menu and select Siren volume by pressing the center button. Use the left and right buttons to select the desired volume. Press to confirm. EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...

  • Page 86: Pump Options Menu

    Pump options menu. 11.3.2 CONFIGURING TUBE LENGTH Tube length describes length of the tubing attached to EXO 8 pump cartridge. This value is customizable from the pump options menu, and factors into sample time. EXO Pump supports maximum tube lengths of: 100 ft of 0.188”...
  • Page 87 Set unit (m or ft) • Select to confirm. Select to make changes to the length entered. Select to cancel the workflow and return to the Pump options menu. EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...

  • Page 88: Advanced Info Menu

    Use Device info option to view your device’s hardware and activation records, including: Unit ID • Region • Activation code • Firmware version • Build version • Cartridge ID • Cartridge version • ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 89: Gps Location

    To view GPS location information: Using the left and right buttons, scroll through the Advanced info menu and select GPS location by pressing the center button. The GPS location info screen opens. EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...

  • Page 90: Beacons

    NOTE: The Beacon information menu provides advanced information that you can use to quickly troubleshoot your device or to support the deployment of Blackline Safety’s indoor location beacons. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 91: Comm Info

    Use the Communications info option to view information related to your device’s cellular communications, including: Status (Online of Offline) • Signal level (last sync) • Cell provider (last sync) • Network (last sync) • EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...

  • Page 92: Airplane Mode

    To turn on airplane mode: Using the left and right buttons, scroll through the Advanced info menu and select Airplane mode by pressing the center button. Select to enable airplane mode. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 93: Electrical Ports

    IEC standard. The output should not exceed any of the applicable input entity parameters. Follow local electrical codes The wiring method used to install EXO 8’s electrical port accessories should be in accordance with local electrical code. Installations are subject to acceptance by the authority having jurisdiction.

  • Page 94: Definitions

    Uo – Maximum output voltage The maximum voltage (peak AC or DC) that can appear at the connection facilities of the apparatus at any applied voltage up to the maximum voltage. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 95: Exo 8 Translator

    Solar Panel allows EXO to be powered in remote areas through solar energy. WARNING: Cables attached to the power port are only intrinsically safe when properly set up with an electrical barrier. EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...
  • Page 96 Power port schematic diagram Male plug Pin assignment M12 plug, 4-pos., A-coded, view plug side Diagram 13.4.2 Power port circuit diagram Contact assignment of the M12 plug and M12 receptacles ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 97: Installing Accessories

    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 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...

  • Page 98: A/B Interface Ports

    Interface port schematic diagram Female receptacle Pin assignment M12 socket, 4-pos., A-coded, view receptacle side Diagram 13.5.2 Interface port circuit diagram Contact assignment of the M12 plug and M12 receptacles ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 99: Installing Accessories

    Install EXO interface port accessories as shown in the following electrical diagrams to ensure intrinsic safety. Diagram 13.5.3 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 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...
  • Page 100 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 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...
  • Page 101 Io and Po is 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 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...
  • Page 102 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 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 103: Over-The-Air Firmware Updates

    14 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 8 is on a cellular network. Firmware updates have two steps: Automatic download • Automatic installation •...

  • Page 104: Support

    15 SUPPORT 15.1 LEARN MORE Visit support.blacklinesafety.com to find more support and training materials for EXO 8. 15.2 TECHNICAL 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...

  • Page 105: Specifications

    -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F) Send SOS alert TEMPERATURE Up to 30 m (100 ft) LANGUAGES SAMPLE LENGTH Multi-language support: EN, FR, ES, DE, IT, NL, PT EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...
  • Page 106 Operating Pressure: 80 to 120 kPa (11.6 to 17.4 psi). Compatible with gas expansion module coming soon. NOTE: Check with Blackline for approval status. All specifications subject to change. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 107: Legal Notices And Certifications

    Consult the dealer or an experienced • in materials and workmanship for up to three household trash. radio/TV technician for help. years from date of purchase. For further EXO 8 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-09-12 Rev. 01...

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    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. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp EXO 8 Technical User Manual Rev. 01 2024-09-12...

  • Page 109: Inmetro Certification

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