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  • Page 1 Technical User Manual...
  • Page 2 Banner ................................18 2.4.3 Global Navigation Menu ..........................18 WEARING G6 ............................20 USING G6 IN EXTREME WEATHER ....................21 3 OPERATIONAL NOTIFICATIONS .............. 21 ACKNOWLEDGING OPERATIONAL NOTIFICATIONS ..............21 OPERATIONAL NOTIFICATION TYPES ....................22 4 LOW URGENCY NOTIFICATIONS ............. 24 ACKNOWLEDGING LOW URGENCY NOTIFICATIONS ..............
  • Page 3 UPDATE DEVICE ..........................56 REGULATORY LABELS ........................57 LIVE GAS DISPLAY ..........................58 10 MAINTENANCE ..................59 10.1 CHANGING THE G6 GAS SENSOR FILTER ..................59 10.2 CLEANING G6 ............................. 61 11 FIRMWARE UPDATES ................61 11.1 DOWNLOAD ............................61 11.2...
  • Page 4 13.1 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS ....................... 63 13.2 GAS SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS ......................63 14 LEGAL NOTICES AND CERTIFICATIONS ..........64 14.1 LEGAL NOTICES ..........................64 14.2 INTRINSICALLY SAFE CERTIFICATION ....................65 ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp G6 Technical User Manual Rev. 05 2024-12-20...
  • Page 5 WARNINGS WARNING: To ensure your device can detect gas, make sure your G6 is uncovered. WARNING: Only perform bump tests in a known clean environment. G6 does not monitor for environmental gas during a bump test. WARNING: Only perform calibrations in a known clean environment. G6 does not monitor for environmental gas during calibration.
  • Page 6 1 G6 OVERVIEW G6 is a portable single-gas detector manufactured by Blackline Safety, providing up to one year of maintenance-free operation. G6 continuously monitors gas concentrations in the ambient environment and activates low and high urgency notifications when concentrations exceed setpoints, allowing operators to respond quickly and safely to changes in their environment.
  • Page 7 SMS and email at the time of the event. 1.2.2 BLACKLINE LIVE Blackline Live monitors your G6 devices, lets you access reports, and, depending on your plan, business analytics insights. Blackline Live also helps you create and customize configuration profiles that determine how a device, or a group of devices, operates in the field.
  • Page 8 G6 automatically connects and synchronizes with Blackline Live during regular communication intervals and while secured in G6 Dock. The frequency of the communication intervals depends on your service plan. G6 also connects with Blackline Live when a low gas notification or high urgency notification is activated.
  • Page 9 1.5 HARDWARE DETAILS Figure 1-1: G6 Front Figure 1-2: G6 Back G6 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-12-20 Rev. 05...
  • Page 10 G6 25-Unit Charger (ACC-G6-CHG-25-XX) • 1.7 BATTERY G6 is equipped with a rechargeable battery. Depending on your service plan, G6’s battery level may display on the information banner. NOTE: The battery level icon does not display on devices using the Protect service plan.
  • Page 11 G6 charging accessories, contact Technical Support. 2 OPERATION G6’s LCD display and push button menu system let you easily interact with its various functions. NOTE: This manual describes all available options. Your screen may be different, depending on your device’s configuration.
  • Page 12 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: Blackline Safety recommends powering on G6 in a known clean environment.
  • Page 13 T o power on G6: Press and hold the center button until the Blackline Safety logo displays. G6 connects to Blackline Live and initializes your device, performing a hardware self test of lights, sound, and vibration indicators. NOTE: The G6 update complete screen only displays during the power-on sequence if your device has been restarted due to a firmware installation.
  • Page 14 For more information on the Home screen, see section 2.4.1. 2.3 POWERING OFF G6 Although G6 is meant for continuous use, you can manually shut down G6 using the Global Navigation menu for troubleshooting or shipping. NOTE: If G6 powers off due to low battery, you can re-charge the device. For more information...
  • Page 15 Navigation menu, then select Power off by pressing the center button ( To power off your device, select by pressing the right button. NOTE: To cancel the shutdown, select by pressing the left button. G6 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-12-20 Rev. 05...
  • Page 16 2.4 G6 LCD DISPLAY 2.4.1 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. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp G6 Technical User Manual Rev. 05...
  • Page 17 G6 has three Home screen statuses: O K status G6 has no active notifications that require your attention. L ow urgency status G6 has active low urgency or operational notifications that require your attention. Monitor the message banner for more information.
  • Page 18 The banner at the top of the Home screen provides more information about low urgency and high urgency notifications, battery life, and connectivity. If you mute a low urgency or high urgency notification, G6’s Home screen and banner will continue to reflect the status until the event is resolved, which can impact G6’s battery. For more information, see section 1.7.
  • Page 19 From the Home screen, press the center button to select The Global Navigation menu opens. The Global Navigation menu background reflects G6’s current event status. 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.
  • Page 20 For more information, see section 2.1. 2.5 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 temporarily secures the device in place. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp G6 Technical User Manual Rev.
  • Page 21 2.6 USING G6 IN EXTREME WEATHER G6 is rated to operate in weather conditions as low as -20°C (-4°F) and as high as 55°C (131°F). G6 functions in temperatures colder than -20°C (-4°F) for short periods of time, but Blackline Safety does not recommend letting the device’s internal temperature drop below -20°C (-4°F).
  • Page 22 G6’s Home screen displays 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 displays the notification status.
  • Page 23 For more information on manually bump testing your device, see section 6.2. C alibration overdue (optional) The calibration overdue notification is activated when G6 is overdue for calibration. The calibration overdue notification is optional, and the notification interval can be configured in Blackline Live.
  • Page 24 L ow 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 can be configured in Blackline Live. When you acknowledge the notification, G6’s Home screen and banner reflect the low battery status until the event is resolved.
  • Page 25 Blackline Live during the scheduled communication interval for your device. NOTE: During low gas notifications, G6 connects to and communicates device location with Blackline Live. 4.1 ACKNOWLEDGING LOW URGENCY NOTIFICATIONS Low urgency notifications are activated when G6 requires your attention.
  • Page 26 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, the screen impacted turns orange and displays three dashes (---) as the reading.
  • Page 27 L ow gas The low gas notification is activated when G6 detects a low gas event. If Live gas display is enabled, the live gas value is also displayed. When the notification is activated, G6 immediately connects to Blackline Live and if configured, sends an email or SMS message to the notification profile identified contacts in Blackline Live.
  • Page 28 When you acknowledge the notification, G6’s Home screen, banner, and yellow light pattern reflect the UL status. If the muted UL event conditions persist past 120 seconds, the low gas notification reactivates. IMPORTANT: Following a UL notification, no peak is logged as the UL event type is closely related to a device or sensor error.
  • Page 29 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 30 H igh gas 1 0 B The high gas notification is activated when G6 detects gas levels above the high gas concentration threshold configured in Blackline Live. If Live gas display is enabled, the live gas value also displays. NOTE:...
  • Page 31 S ensor over limit (OL) 1 1 B 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 reflect the OL status until the OL event is resolved.
  • Page 32 S hort term exposure limit (STEL) 1 2 B The sensor short term exposure limit (STEL) notification is activated when G6 detects the STEL threshold configured in Blackline Live is reached. If a STEL notification is activated, immediately evacuate the area and follow your emergency safety protocol.
  • Page 33 Time weighted average (TWA) The time weighted average (TWA) notification is activated when G6 detects that the average allowable amount of gas exposure during a configurable interval (default: 8 hours) is exceeded. If a TWA notification is activated, immediately evacuate the area and follow your emergency safety protocol.
  • Page 34 • NOTE: TWA is applicable to H2S, CO, or SO2 devices only. TWA is not applicable to O2 devices. If the TWA is unchanged for configured time interval (default: 8 hours), G6’s TWA reading automatically resets. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp G6 Technical User Manual Rev.
  • Page 35 NOTE: Gas readings above the sensor maximum result in an over limit (OL) reading. To reset the peak reading, select by pressing the right button. G6 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-12-20 Rev. 05...
  • Page 36 NOTE: Scroll between the peak enrichment and depletion readings by pressing the center button ( G6 resets the peak enrichment and depletion values to zero. Once the value is successfully reset, select by pressing the right button to return to the Gas options screen.
  • Page 37 To cancel the procedure and exit at any time, select by pressing the left button. Once the value is successfully reset, select by pressing the right button to return to the Gas options screen. G6 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-12-20 Rev. 05...
  • Page 38 To manually bump test G6, you need a calibration cap (ACC-G6-CAL) and tube (ACC-G6-T2). Alternatively, you can bump test using G6 Dock. For more information on bump testing with G6 Dock, see the G6 Dock Technical User Manual on the Blackline Support site.
  • Page 39 NOTE: 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 lights, sound, and vibration. G6 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-12-20 Rev.
  • Page 40 Attach the calibration cap to G6, then turn on the gas. Your device automatically detects the gas and starts the bump test. Once the bump test is successfully completed, turn off the gas, then disconnect the calibration cap from your G6.
  • Page 41 To manually calibrate G6, you need a calibration cap (ACC-G6-CAL) and tube (ACC-G6-T2). You can also 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 site.
  • Page 42 To manually calibrate G6 using a calibration cap and tube: Attach the tubing to the calibration cap. Ensure the other end of the tubing is attached to a fixed flow regulator on the gas tank. IMPORTANT: Do not open the gas cylinder until G6 instructs you to.
  • Page 43 G6 performs a hardware self test of your device’s lights, sound, and vibration. G6 zeros the sensor before calibration starts. Attach the calibration cap to G6, then turn on the gas. G6 automatically detects the gas and starts the calibration. Once the calibration successfully completes, turn off the gas, then disconnect the cap from your G6.
  • Page 44 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 sensor.
  • Page 45 WARNING: Only zero G6’s gas sensor in a known clean environment. To manually zero G6: From the Home screen, select by pressing the center button. Using the navigation buttons, scroll through the Global Navigation menu, then select Compliance by pressing the...
  • Page 46 Blackline Live, devices with this feature toggled on communicate their locations to Blackline Live every 30 minutes for 2.5 hours. For detailed information on Find my G6, refer to the Blackline Live Technical User Manual on Blackline Support site.
  • Page 47 ( 8.2 TIME Use the Time option to view and update your device’s time setting. By default, G6 uses information gathered from nearby cell towers to determine the time zone and current time based on location.
  • Page 48 ) to cancel the workflow and return to the Time settings menu. Select the right button ( ) to confirm the custom offset setting. The time displays, including the offset, on G6’s Home screen. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp G6 Technical User Manual Rev. 05...
  • Page 49 Time settings menu. Select the right button ( ) to confirm the auto time setting. G6’s Home screen displays the local time using cellular information. 8.3 ADVANCED INFO MENU The Advanced information menus provide detailed information (read only) that can be used...
  • Page 50 Last bump test (date) • Calibration gas • Last calibration (date) • concentration (from your Calibration gas concentration • device’s configuration (from your device’s profile) (ppm) configuration profile) (%vol) ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp G6 Technical User Manual Rev. 05 2024-12-20...
  • Page 51 0.1 – 25 %vol 0.1 %vol G6 gas sensor display ranges are from 0 ppm/%vol to the sensor maximum. Gas readings above sensor maximums result in over limit (OL) values. For detailed information about G6 gas sensor ranges, see section 13.2.
  • Page 52 Last sync date/time (UTC) • NOTE: Last sync date/time information is only displayed on devices with the Protect service plan. • Status (last sync) Signal level (last sync) • ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp G6 Technical User Manual Rev. 05 2024-12-20...
  • Page 53 8.7 GPS LOCATION INFO Use the GPS location info option to view information related to your device’s recorded GPS location, including: Time (UTC) • • Long • Satellites • SNR (dB) • G6 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-12-20 Rev. 05...
  • Page 54 9 DEVICE SETTINGS 9.1 ACCESSING DEVICE SETTINGS FOR G6 The G6 Device settings menu helps you access advanced device information (read only) and overwrite configuration profile defaults (e.g., live gas menu). To access the Device settings menu: Press and hold the left button for 5 seconds.
  • Page 55 Using the navigation buttons, scroll through the list, then select a Beacon Unit ID by pressing the center button ( To return to the Device settings menu, select pressing the center button. G6 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-12-20 Rev. 05...
  • Page 56 9.3 UPDATE DEVICE Use the Update device option to manually verify and update your device’s firmware. For detailed information on firmware download and installation for G6, see section To update the firmware version: Using the navigation buttons, scroll through the Device...
  • Page 57 G6 updates the firmware, then restarts. Following the restart, your G6 lights, sound, and vibration notify you that the device’s start-up sequence is in progress. G6 notifies you when the firmware installation completes. 9.4 REGULATORY LABELS Use the Regulatory labels option to access regulatory certification information. This helps you...
  • Page 58 9.5 LIVE GAS DISPLAY Use the Live gas display option to display live gas readings on G6’s Home screen. The live gas display is configurable in Blackline Live. NOTE: Displaying live gas readings may impact G6’s battery life. For more information, see section 1.7.
  • Page 59 Live gas readings display on the Home screen. 10 MAINTENANCE 10.1 CHANGING THE G6 GAS SENSOR FILTER You must replace the G6 filter when it becomes visibly soiled, or if bump test and calibrations fail repeatedly. You need: Flathead screwdriver •...
  • Page 60 Reattach the gas sensor cap to the G6, inserting the cap brackets at an angle with the top of G6 and pressing the bottom of the cap until it clicks into place. ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp G6 Technical User Manual Rev.
  • Page 61 10.2 CLEANING G6 To clean G6, wipe down with a damp cloth. Do not use pressure spray or cleaning solvents. When handling G6, ensure that your hands are free from any hand sanitizer or cleaning product. For more information, see Cleaning Devices and Accessories on the Support site.
  • Page 62 You can manually verify and update your firmware through the 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 for automatic firmware installs.
  • Page 63 CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) Electrochemical 0–500 ppm 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 G6 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-12-20 Rev. 05...
  • Page 64 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 65 5.625Vdc and 2A respectively. dépasser 5,625 V CC et 2 A respectivement. Blackline Safety | Unit 100, 803 24 Ave SE | T2G 1P5 | Canada G6 Technical User Manual ©2024 Blackline Safety Corp 2024-12-20 Rev. 05...