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G7 Blackline Safety

G7 Technical User Manual

The G7 is a safety device that connects to the Blackline Safety
Network and is available in two models: G7c and G7x. The G7c
connects to the network via cellular coverage, while the G7x uses a
portable satellite base station for remote locations outside
cellular coverage. The device comes with one of four cartridge
types: Standard, Single-gas, Multi-gas diffusion, and Multi-gas
pump cartridges. The device has an LCD display and a three-button
menu system for interaction.

Device Comparison

What’s in the Box

The device comes with either a Single-gas or Multi-gas
cartridge, along with a calibration cap (depending on cartridge)
and calibration gas tubing.

Hardware Details

The device has a latch that can be pulled down to call for help
and pushed in to check-in and indicate safety. The device can be
charged using the removable charging clip and micro USB plug.

Usage Instructions

• Identify your G7 model by referring to the logo on the front of
  the device.

• Familiarize yourself with the interaction buttons on the
  device: OK, Up and down arrow buttons, Latch pull, and Latch push
  button.

• Charge your G7 using the provided charging clip and micro USB
  plug.

• Select the appropriate cartridge for your needs (Standard,
  Single-gas, Multi-gas diffusion, or Multi-gas pump cartridges) and
  install it into your device.

• If you have a Single-gas or Multi-gas cartridge, calibrate it
  using the calibration cap and calibration gas tubing provided.

• To call for help, pull down the latch. To check-in and indicate
  safety, push in the latch.

• If you have a G7c model device with voice capabilities, you can
  receive voice calls and use push-to-talk functionality.

• If you have a G7x model device, ensure that it is within 2km of
  the G7 Bridge portable satellite base station to maintain
  connectivity.

G7
Technical User Manual

CONTENTS
OVERVIEW ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6 BLACKLINE SAFETY CLOUD…………………………………………………………………………………………………………6 BLACKLINE LIVE WEB PORTAL…………………………………………………………………………………………………….6 G7 MODELS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8 DEVICE COMPARISON …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9 WHAT’S IN THE BOX …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10 HARDWARE DETAILS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
INTERACTION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12 HOW IT WORKS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
OPERATION ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13 CHARGING ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13 WEARING ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13 POWER ON……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13 POWER OFF………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14 CONNECTIVITY LIGHT………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14 USING G7’S CONVENIENCE FEATURES …………………………………………………………………………………… 15 Time………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 15 Timer …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17 Stopwatch …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 18 VIEWING G7’S ASSIGNED USER……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 20
GAS DETECTION…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 21 BUMP TEST ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 21 CALIBRATION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 23 BUMP TEST AND CALIBRATION REMINDER WINDOW……………………………………………………………. 24 BUMP TEST AND CALIBRATION LOCK …………………………………………………………………………………….. 24 ZERO SENSORS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25 PID TARGET GASES ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25
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GAS ALERT COUNTDOWN……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 26 USING G7 SENSORS IN COLD WEATHER………………………………………………………………………………… 27 GAS ALARMS AND ALERTS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 28 YELLOW WARNING ALARM GAS FEATURES ……………………………………………………………………………. 28
Low Warning Alarm for Gas …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 28 Sensor Under Limit………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 29 Sensor Error …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 29 Pump Block…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 29 RED ALERT GAS FEATURES………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 30 HIGH ALERT FOR GAS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 30 CONFIGURATION MODES……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 32 AVAILABLE MODES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 32 ENTERING A MODE ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 33 EXITING A MODE………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 33 CARTRIDGES ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 35 GAS CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM …………………………………………………………………………… 35 CHANGING CARTRIDGES …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 35 CARTRIDGE CARE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 35 LEL SENSOR PRECAUTIONS …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 36 LEL LATCHING ALARM……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 37 MULTI-GAS PUMP CARTRIDGE………………………………………………………………………………………………… 38 PUMP OPTIONS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 40 REAL-TIME FEATURES ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 41 LOWER URGENCY ALARMS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 41 YELLOW WARNING ALARM FEATURES ……………………………………………………………………………………. 43 YELLOW PENDING ALARM FEATURES …………………………………………………………………………………….. 45 RED ALERT FEATURES ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 46 LIVERESPONSE LIGHT ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 48 PUSH-TO-TALK (PTT) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 48 Transmitting………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 48 Receiving ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 49
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Available Channels ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 49 Changing Channels ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 49 Changing Volume …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 50 PTT Audio accessories………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 50 OVER-THE-AIR (OTA) FIRMWARE UPDATES …………………………………………………………………………….. 52 SUPPORT ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 53 LEARN MORE ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 53 CUSTOMER CARE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 53 SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 54 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 54 LEGAL NOTICES AND CERTIFICATIONS ………………………………………………………………………………………. 56 LEGAL NOTICES ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 56 INTRINSICALLY SAFE CERTIFICATION………………………………………………………………………………………. 58
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OVERVIEW
BLACKLINE SAFETY CLOUD
How am I connected? The Blackline Safety Network is a cloud-hosted system comprised of 3G/4G cellular networks, satellite networks, our Blackline LiveTM web portal application, your monitoring account and your G7. G7 devices require an active service plan in order to connect to the Blackline Safety Network. Depending on your needs and requirements, various service plan options are available such as 24/7 safety monitoring by Blackline’s Safety Operations Center and two-way voice communication. Contact your organization’s safety professional for more information regarding the details of your service plan.
BLACKLINE LIVE WEB PORTAL
What is Blackline Live? G7 utilizes the cloud-hosted Blackline Live web portal to monitor and manage all your workers and devices, as well as deliver reports and business analytics insights. With Blackline Live’s real-time alerting and live map with employee locations, you can quickly locate and respond to a worker in distress. Real-time alerts show the employees’ location on the map with the type of alert, enabling your team to efficiently send help. 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.
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Similarly, alert profiles are set up to determine what contacts should be notified in the event of an incident and what response protocol monitoring personnel will follow to ensure your team gets the help it needs. Blackline Live keeps track of alert history, calibrations and bump tests, eliminating the need to manually retrieve data logs from the field. Blackline Live allows you to tailor user access depending on employee roles: employee, supervisor, administrator and monitoring team. This ensures that everyone has access to the right tools to accommodate their role in a comprehensive monitoring program. What is Blackline Analytics? With Blackline Analytics, review data collected from your device fleet to make decisions, follow up with your team and ensure everything is running smoothly. Choose from a number of different reports and filters to explore your data. Blackline Analytics is built directly into the Blackline Live portal, allowing anyone with login access to see their own organization’s data, as well as client data. If users have only been given access to specific groups of devices, they will only see data attached to those particular devices.
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G7 MODELS
There are two G7 models: G7c and G7x. The main difference between them is how they connect to the Blackline Safety Network. If you are unsure of which G7 model you have refer to the logo on the front of your device.

G7c works anywhere with 3G/4G cellular coverage in over 200 countries to connect you directly to the Blackline Safety Network. Depending on your service plan, your G7c may have two-way voice capabilities.

G7x works in conjunction with Blackline’s G7 Bridge — a portable satellite base station that keeps you connected in remote locations outside cellular coverage. G7x uses a 900 MHz radio to communicate with G7 Bridge up to 2km away. One G7 Bridge can link up to five G7x devices to the Blackline Safety Network through Iridium satellite or cellular data.

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DEVICE COMPARISON
G7c and G7x are customized with one of four cartridge types. Cartridge selections include Standard, Single-gas, Multi-gas diffusion and Multi-gas pump cartridges. The following comparison chart summarizes the features of each cartridge.

Text messaging Fall detection No-motion detection SOS alert Check-in timer Configuration modes Receive voice calls Push-to-talk enabled Single gas detection Multi-gas detection Pump enabled Low warning alarm for gas Under limit alarm for gas High alert for gas STEL alert for gas TWA alert for gas Over limit alert for gas
*G7c devices only

Standard

Single

Multi (diffusion)

Multi (pump)

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
All devices G7 personal safety monitoring device Pre-installed cartridge (Standard, Single-gas or multi-gas cartridge) Getting started guide Optional real-time features guide · Charging system Removable charging clip · USB cable · USB power adapter Certification and support card
Single-gas or Multi-gas cartridges If you have a single-gas or multi-gas cartridge you will also receive:
Single-gas or multi-gas calibration cap (depending on your cartridge) Calibration gas tubing
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HARDWARE DETAILS
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INTERACTION
HOW IT WORKS
Interacting with G7 is easy with its high-visibility LCD display and three- button menu system.

OK button
Press OK to enter the main menu on the LCD screen and to confirm a menu selection.

Up and down arrow buttons
Press up or down to navigate the menu. Press and hold both simultaneously to mute a yellow warning alarm or red alert.

Latch pull
Pull down the latch to call for help when assistance is required.

Latch push button
Push the latch in to check in and tell your G7 that you are safe.

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OPERATION
CHARGING
Insert the micro USB plug into the removable charging clip, then slide the clip onto the charging port at the bottom of your G7.A solid red light at the bottom of the device confirms your G7 is charging. The LCD screen will let you know when it is fully charged, which can take up to four hours. Blackline recommends that you fully charge your device after every shift.
NOTE: If you have G7 PowerPack accessory attached to your device, simply slide the charging clip into PowerPack’s charging port. Both PowerPack and G7 will be charged simultaneously.
WEARING
G7 monitor you best when clipped to your belt or chest pocket.
POWER ON
How do I power on G7c? Press and hold the power button and wait for the blinking green connectivity light to turn solid. When connected, the green light will remain solid.
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How do I power on G7x? Press and hold the power button on your G7 Bridge to turn it on first and wait for the blinking green connectivity light to turn solid, it takes approximately two minutes for G7 Bridge to connect to the Blackline Safety Network. When connected, the green light will remain solid. Press and hold the power button on your G7x.Wait for the blinking green connectivity light to turn solid. When connected, the green light will remain solid. NOTE: For best results, ensure your G7 Bridge is turned on before your G7x.If you are having difficulties connecting your G7x to G7 Bridge, please refer to your G7 Bridge manual.
POWER OFF
How do I power off G7c? Press and hold the power button. The device will go into shutdown sequence, once all the lights and vibrations have stopped, you have been logged off from the Blackline Safety Network. How do I power off G7x? Press and hold the power button of your G7x.The device will go into shutdown sequence, sending your log off status to G7 Bridge. When suitably powered, G7 Bridge can remain on at all times. When G7 Bridge is off, all connected devices will no longer be monitored. Before powering down, ensure there are no other G7x devices connected. Once confirmed, press and hold the power button on the G7 Bridge. The device will go into shutdown sequence. Your safety is no longer being monitored. NOTE: For more information, please refer to the G7 Bridge technical user manual.
CONNECTIVITY LIGHT
Are you connected to the Blackline Safety Network? G7 lets you know your connection status.
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Blinking green light A blinking connectivity light indicates that your G7 is storing data. It is not currently connected to the network and will send data when the light is solid green. Solid green light A solid connectivity light indicates that G7 is actively transmitting data and is connected to the Blackline Safety Network. Sound and vibration Configurable to sound an alarm if connection is lost after 5 minutes. NOTE: If you are using real-time features, your safety is only monitored when the connectivity light is solid.
USING G7’S CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Much like a smartphone, G7 will include convenience features that will make it easier for device users to do their jobs. If G7 is being used in an area where cellphones are not permitted, these features will ensure users do not need to carry multiple devices in the field — G7 can act as an all-in-one solution. The timer and stopwatch features will be available from the both the main menu and the quick-select menu. They will always be available on G7 devices using firmware version 3.450 and higher — it will not be toggleable in the configuration.
TIME
G7 now provides the option of showing the local time on the LED screen. The time will be displayed in the top right of the main status screen. Since this is also where the check-in timer is displayed, the user will have the option to choose what information they would like to see if they also have the check- in timer feature enabled.
How to show local time in the banner display The banner can display the check- in timer or the local time. By default, if your G7 fleet is configured with the check-in timer enabled, the screen will display the check-in timer to ensure consistency with previous behavior.
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To change the information displayed in G7’s main status screen banner: 1. Press the OK button to open the main menu. 2. Use the up and down arrows to navigate to Settings and press OK to select. Scroll to the “Banner” option. You should see what the banner is currently set to. 3. To change the banner display, click the OK button and confirm the change. If the banner was previously set to “Check-in”, it should now be set to “Time” and vice versa. 4. The new state will be shown in-line with the Banner display option.
How to manually change the time By default, the local time feature will use information gathered from nearby cell towers to determine the timezone and current time based on location, similar to how a cell phone operates. However, a cellular connection may be unavailable, or your physical location might be on the border between timezones. In these cases, the default settings may provide inconsistent timezone information. How to manually set a timezone NOTE: Timezone offsets are relative to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT: 0:00). You may need to look up the offset of your local timezone with respect to GMT — remember to consider daylight savings as well if your region uses it.
1. Press OK to open the main menu. Use the up and down arrows to scroll down to highlight the Time option and press OK to select.
2. Scroll down and select “Time settings”. 3. Select “Custom offset”. 4. On the “Set time offset” screen, use the up and down arrows to scroll through offset
options. Determine +/- (relative to GMT) first, then the number of offset hours, and lastly the offset minutes if applicable 5. Once you have entered the offset, press the OK button to confirm. Here, you can edit the offset if needed, or cancel if you no longer want to set an offset.
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Once you have input and confirmed the offset value you would like to use, go back to the main status screen. The screen should now be displaying time based on that custom offset value. If you would no longer like to use a manual offset, select the “Auto” option from the Time settings menu and G7 will go back to using cellular information to determine the local time. Displaying the local time on G7x The local time feature on G7x requires a connection to a bridge running 3.450 or later in order to use the “Auto” setting. If G7x has not connected to a bridge since starting up, or if it is connected to a bridge running earlier firmware, a blank time (- -:- -) will be displayed. Manually enter the correct offset for your local timezone to display the local time on the device.
TIMER
How to set the timer 1. Press the OK button to open the main menu, scroll down to the “Time” option and press OK to select. 2. Select the “Timer” option. 3. Select the unit of time (seconds or minutes), then the amount of time. 4. Press OK to confirm your time, or select Edit to change your timer if you made a mistake.
5. Once the timer is set, you will be able to see the remaining time in the Time menu, inline with the “Timer” option.
6. You can stop the timer early by selecting the “Timer” option and pressing the up button to clear the current timer.
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How to stop the timer alarm When the timer counts down to 0, G7 will go into an information alarm to inform 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.
STOPWATCH
How to set the stopwatch 1. Press OK to open the main menu. 2. Scroll to Time and press the OK button to select. 3. Select Stopwatch option. You will see a screen with a stopwatch at 00:00:00. 4. To start the stopwatch, press the OK button.
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Where can I see how long the stopwatch has been running You can see how long the stopwatch has been running by opening the Time menu. The stopwatch will be displayed in-line with the “Stopwatch” option. Select the “Stopwatch” option to open the screen. How to pause or reset the stopwatch
1. While on the “Stopwatch” screen, press the OK button to pause. Press OK again to resume the stopwatch.
2. To reset the watch back to zero, press OK to stop the stopwatch, and then the up arrow to reset.
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VIEWING G7’S ASSIGNED USER
What is an assigned user? G7 can be assigned a team member in Blackline Live. In the G7 configuration profile, there is also the option to display the assigned user on the device, which allows you to identify which device belongs to which user. G7 does not have to be assigned a user to function as gas detector.
Where can I see G7’s assigned user? When the “display assigned user on device” option is enabled from Blackline Live, G7 will show the assigned team member in three places (as seen in the figures below):
On startup On the charging screen In G7’s menu, under Advanced info > User info On the User info screen, you will also see a team member’s employee ID, if it has been added in Blackline Live.

Startup

Charging screen

Advanced info > user info

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GAS DETECTION
Included with your G7 Single-gas or Multi-gas cartridge is a calibration cap and tubing for bump tests and calibrations. Alternatively, bump tests and calibrations can be completed using G7 Dock. Only perform bump test and calibrations in a safe environment. For more information and instructions on bumping or calibrating with G7 Dock, refer to the G7 Dock technical user manual.
BUMP TEST
What is a bump test? It is safe practice to regularly test gas sensors by applying the target gas. G7’s bump test also tests the operation of light, sound and vibration indicators. The bump test schedule depends on your company’s safety policy.G7 automatically communicates bump test data to the Blackline Safety Cloud, and will remind you when a bump test is overdue. The bump test schedule is configurable. NOTE: To meet CSA LEL performance standard, you are required to bump test before each day’s use. Blackline recommends you do not exceed 30 days without a bump test.
How do I perform a bump test? 1. Attach tubing to the calibration cap. 2. Ensure the other end of the tubing is attached to a fixed flow regulator on the gas tank. 3. On your G7, press the OK button to enter the main menu. 4. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to Gas options, press OK. 5. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to Bump test, press OK. 6. Press the up arrow to continue. 7. G7 performs an automatic audio and visual assessment to test vibration and lights. 8. You can individually choose which sensors to test. By default, G7 will test all sensors. 9. Attach the calibration cap to your device. 10. G7 will begin to count down from 60. Apply the gas within this time window. 11. Turn gas off when prompted on your G7 screen. 12. Press the OK button to complete bump test. 13. G7 will let you know if the bump test has passed or failed, and when your next bump test is due.
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14. Remove the calibration cap and let your G7 sit until the readings stabilize and your G7 has returned to baseline.
NOTE: If you see a bump test fail message on your LCD screen, try the bump test again. If the error persists, please contact our Customer Care team.
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CALIBRATION
What is calibration? Gas sensors periodically need to be calibrated by applying a known concentration of gas for a set amount of time. This procedure ensures the gas sensor can accurately detect gas levels throughout its operating life. The calibration schedule depends on your company’s safety policy. Blackline recommends not exceeding 180 days without a calibration.
How do I perform a calibration? 1. Attach tubing to the calibration cap. 2. Ensure the other end of the tubing is attached to a fixed flow regulator on the gas tank. 3. On your G7, press the OK button to enter the main menu. 4. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to Gas options, press OK. 5. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to Calibration, press OK. 6. Press the up arrow to continue. 7. G7 performs an automatic audio and visual assessment to test vibration and lights. 8. You can individually choose which sensors to test.By default, G7 will test all sensors. 9. Attach the calibration cap to your device. 10. G7 will begin to count down from 60.Apply the gas within this time window and continue to apply gas for 2 minutes. 11. Turn gas off when prompted on your G7 screen. 12. Press the OK button to complete calibration. 13. G7 will let you know if the calibration has passed or failed, and when your next calibration is due. 14. Remove the calibration cap and let your G7 sit until the readings stabilize and your G7 is calibrated.
NOTE: If you see a calibration fail message on your LCD screen, try the calibration again. If the error persists, please contact our Customer Care team.
Calibration for special cases For gases that require special calibration steps, see the support articles on the Blackline Support site:
How to calibrate O3 and ClO2 sensors
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BUMP TEST AND CALIBRATION REMINDER WINDOW
What is the bump test and calibration reminder window? A bump test and calibration reminder window can be customized from G7’s configuration profile in Blackline Live. This setting will prompt the device to show a bump test or calibration reminder alarm upon startup if one of these tests is due within the configured window of time.
How does the bump test and calibration window work? Enabling this feature will help ensure G7 goes into alarm upon startup instead of while it is in use in the field. If you have a daily bump interval, your bump test will be due in 24 hours. However, if you start your shift 2 hours early the following day, you will not be prompted to bump your device as 24 hours has not elapsed. When it becomes due, you may already be out in the field without bump test materials. If you have a 2-hour bump test/calibration reminder window, G7 will go into yellow warning alarm for bump test due on startup when the bump is due within this 2-hour window.
BUMP TEST AND CALIBRATION LOCK
What is the bump test and calibration lock? In the case that an organization wants to make the device unusable when it is out of compliance, the calibration or bump test lock can be enabled from G7’s configuration profile in Blackline Live. This feature locks the device’s screen and all functionality when a bump test or calibration is due on startup. This means the user cannot use their device in any capacity (including gas readings, SOS latch, message sending) until it has been bump tested or calibrated.
What if a bump test or calibration is due during my shift? If a bump test or calibration becomes due during your shift (not on startup), the device will not lock. This is a safety hazard, since the user will not be able to use G7 to call for help. The device will go into a yellow warning alarm for bump test or calibration due, and the message will display in the banner, but the device will remain fully functional. For more details, see the support article on the Blackline Support site:
Bump test and calibration on G7
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ZERO SENSORS
What is zeroing? If G7 is not reading zero and you know you are in an atmosphere with no gas, your gas sensor readings may have shifted. If this happens, it is best to calibrate your sensors. If you are unable to preform a calibration, you can zero your sensors to reset the baseline. G7 can be configured to automatically or manually zero on start-up when you turn on your device from the configuration profile in Blackline Live. NOTE: The baseline reading for oxygen is 20.9.
How do I zero sensors? 1. On your G7, press the OK button to open the main menu 2. Press the arrow buttons to navigate to Gas options, press OK 3. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to Zero sensors, press OK 4. Press the up arrow to begin zeroing. Do not apply any gas. 5. The LCD screen will let you know once zero is complete
NOTE: If you see a zero incomplete message on your LCD screen you may be in an environment with gas levels, or your cartridge may need replacement.
PID TARGET GASES
What are target gases? Photoionization (PID) sensors can be used to detect a large range of gases. A target gas refers to the specific gas you are using trying to detect. G7’s readings will be adjusted based on the target gas it is configured to detect.
How do I set G7’s target gas? G7’s PID sensor’s target gas is set from the configuration profile in Blackline Live. Under the photoionization detector section of the gas sensor settings card, you can choose an existing target gas or set a custom target gas.
Where do I see which target gas G7 is detecting? The target gas G7 is configured to use can be seen in two places:
On startup In the gas options menu, under gas info > VOC target
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In both of these places, G7’s screen will display the target gas’ name, as well as its correction factor.
GAS ALERT COUNTDOWN
This feature will make it easier to prevent false alarms from being delivered to monitoring services. Gases like CO and O2 can spike and dip very quickly, setting G7 into high gas alarm even when gas levels go back to normal. The gas alert countdown is an optional gas feature that creates a time buffer before a high gas alert is delivered to Blackline Live and to monitoring personnel.
How does the countdown work? Typically, when a device’s high gas threshold — determined in the configuration profile — is crossed, the device will immediately send an alert to Blackline Live. This is done so that monitoring personnel can investigate the incident and follow up with the device user to ensure their safety.
Since the alert is sent immediately, it can create false alarm scenarios where monitoring personnel will be alerted even though the exposure was momentary and the device user is back in a safe area. When the gas alert countdown feature is enabled, the device will wait a configured amount of time before sending the alert. G7 will still display red lights and an alert sound so that the user knows to leave the immediate area. With the gas alert countdown enabled, the banner at the top of the screen will show the remaining time before an alert is sent to Blackline Live. If gas levels return to normal before this time has elapsed, the alert will be cleared. The gas exposure will still be visible in the device history view on Blackline Live but will not appear as an alert in the Alerts list.
How do I set up the gas alert countdown feature? The gas alert countdown feature will be turned off by default. To set up this feature:
1. Log into Blackline Live and go to the G7 configuration profile. In the gas sensor settings section under each individual sensor, there will be two new settings: a toggle labeled “Gas alert countdown” and a dropdown field labeled “Gas alert timeout”.
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2. 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.
After the configuration is saved and the devices successfully receive the new settings, the gas alert countdown feature will be enabled. For instructions, see the Blackline Support Centre website and search for Gas Alert Countdown.
USING G7 SENSORS IN COLD WEATHER
G7 is rated to operate down to -20°C (-4°F). G7 will function in temperatures colder than this for short periods of time, but Blackline does not recommend letting the device’s internal temperature drop below -20°C (-4°F). Electrolyte sensors At temperatures below -20°C (-4°F), the sensor electrolyte inside CO, H2S and other electrochemical sensors can freeze over time, reducing the ability of the sensor to give a meaningful output. Storing G7 in a warm and humid (60% relative humidity) environment when not in use will help keep electrochemical sensors running longer. Shocking an electrochemical sensor from room temperature to extreme cold and vice versa can also cause temporary drifts in sensor readings. These readings typically resolve in less than 60 seconds.
Infrared (IR) LEL sensors Sudden temperature and humidity changes may cause condensation within the LEL-IR sensor, which can affect its optics and trigger a temporary baseline drift. Typically, they last less than 60 seconds, after which point the readings will recover and G7 will function as normal. Shocking the IR sensor from room temperature to an extremely cold environment can cause a temporary baseline drift, typically less than 10% LEL. If this drift persists, you can manually zero the sensor in the cold environment. Shocking the IR sensor from an extremely cold environment to room temperature can cause a temporary baseline drift, sometimes reaching overlimit. For more details, see the Blackline Support Centre website and search for Operating G7 in cold weather.
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GAS ALARMS AND ALERTS
Once you have completed a bump test and calibration, G7 is ready to monitor and notify you of gas exposure. Gas detection alarms will notify you with either a yellow warning alarm or a red alert depending on the gas level measured. All settings are customizable in Blackline Live. Speak to your safety supervisor to learn about how your gas features are configured.
YELLOW WARNING ALARM GAS FEATURES
LOW WARNING ALARM FOR GAS
When does G7 trigger a low yellow warning alarm for gas? When gas levels reach the low concentration threshold configured by your safety supervisor, G7 will inform you with a yellow warning alarm. NOTE: A G7 with an O2 sensor will trigger low warning alarms in both oxygen-deficient and oxygen-enriched atmospheres. An oxygen-deficient atmosphere poses a risk of insufficient oxygen for breathing. An oxygen-enriched atmosphere presents an increased risk of explosion. Muting low warning alarms for gas You can choose to mute the sound and vibration portion of an alarm, but the lights will stay active. Persistent lights and recurring sound and vibration are there to encourage you to leave, and help emergency responders to locate you in the event that you pass out or are unable to remove yourself from the area. To mute the sound and vibration portion of an alarm:
Press and hold the up and down arrows for three seconds and 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 vibration and sound will restart in two minutes
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SENSOR UNDER LIMIT
If a gas sensor’s baseline shifts, its reading will shift accordingly and become unreliable. When this happens, the presence of gas can still be measured, but cannot be converted into an accurate reading.G7 will inform you of a sensor under limit with a yellow warning alarm. Your options to correct reset the sensor’s baseline:
If you are in a clean atmosphere, you can zero your sensors to reset the baseline You may need to perform a calibration to ensure the sensors are accurately detecting
gas levels NOTE: Not all sensors can be zeroed, example: LEL sensor.
SENSOR ERROR
If a gas sensor stops working for any reason, G7 will inform you with a yellow warning alarm. An X on your LCD screen will indicate which sensor or sensors are generating the error message. Power off and restart your G7. If this does not correct the problem, you will need to replace your cartridge.
PUMP BLOCK
If your pump inlet is blocked, G7 will inform you with a yellow warning alarm.
What do I do in the case of a yellow warning alarm?
Read your G7 screen. Press and hold the up and down arrow buttons at the same time to let your G7 know you have read the message. Yellow warning alarms are between you and G7, and will not notify any monitoring personnel if your device is monitored.
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RED ALERT GAS FEATURES
HIGH ALERT FOR GAS
When does G7 trigger a high alert for gas? If a gas sensor detects gas levels above the high gas concentration threshold configured by your safety supervisor. NOTE: A G7 with an O2 sensor will trigger red alerts in both oxygen-deficient and oxygen-enriched situations. SHORT TERM EXPOSURE LIMIT (STEL) ALERT An alert will be triggered when G7 detects you have reached the STEL 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. TIME WEIGHTED AVERAGE (TWA) ALERT An alert will be triggered if a toxic sensor detects you have exceeded the average allowable amount of gas during a configured period of time, informed by your TWA calculation method. NOTE: The two TWA measuring methods available for use on your G7 are:
OSHA (United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration) or
ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists) OSHA is defined as a rolling average of gas exposure accumulated over an eight-hour period of operation. If the worker is in the field longer, the most recent eight-hour cumulative value is used. ACGIH is defined as the total accumulated average, from four to 16 hours as configured by your safety supervisor.
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OVER LIMIT (OL) ALERT An alert is triggered when a gas sensor detects an excessive amount of gas and can no longer give you an accurate reading. NOTE: STEL, LEL and peak readings are reset on power cycle. To have G7 resume readings instead, this setting can be configured in G7’s configuration profile in Blackline Live.
What do I do in the case of a red alert?
Evacuate the area and follow your emergency safety protocol. Read the information on your G7 screen. Press and hold the up and down arrow buttons at the same time to mute the sound and vibration. If high gas levels are still present, the sound and vibration will return after one minute. Sound and vibration will return until gas levels and averages have reduced or returned to acceptable concentrations. Red alerts are immediately communicated to any monitoring personnel. Muting sound and vibration does not cancel the remote alert sent to monitoring personnel.
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CONFIGURATION MODES
Configuration modes are customized in the G7 configuration profile on Blackline Live. Each profile supports up to a total of five modes. These modes allow G7 to temporarily change its behavior for different situations, and can be turned on and off through G7’s interface. Modes can be configured in the portal so that they are only available when a pump cartridge is installed. To enter a mode, you must complete a successful pump block test.
AVAILABLE MODES
Normal This mode is the configuration you determine for everyday operation. G7 will operate using this mode as a default.
Pre-entry Pre-entry mode is used before entering a space that could potentially contain dangerous gas. This mode can be used with or without a pump cartridge, which will actively draw surrounding air to its sensors and test gas levels.
SCBA This mode is meant to be used when the device user is wearing a self- contained or supplied air breathing apparatus (SCBA/SABA) and is entering an area that is known to have high gas levels.
Leak check Leak check mode can be used when checking for gas leaks in a particular area. This mode ­ like pre-entry mode ­ can be used with or without a pump cartridge.
High risk This mode is unique in that it is meant for general high-risk situations, such as an evacuation or travelling through a dangerous area. Unlike the other modes, you will never be timed out and must exit it manually.
Pump run This mode is unique in that a multi-gas pump cartridge is required to use this mode, and it runs the pump continuously ­ such as for use in a hole- watch situation. Unlike the other modes, you will never be timed out and must exit it manually.
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ENTERING A MODE
To use a mode, it must first be enabled in G7’s configuration profile on Blackline Live. Enter a mode from G7’s main menu or main status screen.
How do I enter a mode from the modes menu? 1. Press OK to enter G7’s main menu. 2. Use the up and down arrows to navigate to Modes. 3. Press OK to enter the Modes menu. 4. Select the mode you wish to enter. 5. Confirm that you want to enter the mode by selecting Yes. 6. G7’s screen will invert and your information banner will display your current mode.
How do I enter a mode from the main status screen? 1. Press the up or down arrow to open G7’s secondary menu. 2. Continue to press the up or down arrow until you reach your desired mode. 3. Press OK to enter the mode. 4. G7’s screen will invert and your information banner will display your current mode.
EXITING A MODE
How do I exit a mode? When you’d like to return the device to normal operation, you will need to exit the configuration mode you are currently in. Exiting a mode can be done from G7’s main menu or main status screen. To exit from the modes menu:
1. Press OK to enter G7’s main menu. 2. Use the up and down arrows to navigate to Modes. 3. Press OK to enter the modes Menu. 4. Select Normal mode. 5. Confirm that you want to return to normal mode by selecting Yes. 6. G7 will return to normal function. To exit from the main status screen: 1. Press the up or down arrow to open G7’s secondary menu
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2. Press OK to exit the mode 3. G7 will return to normal function What is a mode timeout? Each configuration mode for use in areas with potential gas (pre-entry, SCBA and Leak check) has a timeout period. After this time period has elapsed, you will be asked if you would like to continue in this mode. If you select Yes, your mode will be extended. If you select No, G7 will return to normal operation. If you do not make a selection within 30 seconds, G7 will automatically return to normal operation. If you have a check-in timer enabled, G7 will immediately ask you to check in.
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CARTRIDGES
GAS CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
If you have an uninterrupted service plan for your G7 gas cartridge, Blackline will replace expired cartridges for you free of charge. To inquire about or request new cartridges, please contact our Customer Care team or your distributor.
CHANGING CARTRIDGES
1. Power off G7. 2. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver,
remove the screws on each side of the device. 3. Pull up on the cartridge. 4. Slide a new cartridge onto G7, ensuring the cartridge clicks into place. 5. Replace screws into each side of the device. NOTE: Cartridges should always be replaced with a manual (not electric) screwdriver in order to avoid damage to the device’s plastics.
CARTRIDGE CARE
Gas sensors are susceptible to contamination by a variety of common chemicals, reducing or eliminating their sensitivity. Take care when using silicones, cleaners, solvents and lubricants in close proximity to sensors as exposure may cause permanent damage to the sensor. If a device is exposed to a new chemical or compound, it is best practice to bump test and calibrate units to ensure proper sensor function is maintained.
Changing filters for cartridges For instructions on how to change filters for cartridges, visit support.blacklinesafety.com and see the following support articles:
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Replacing filters Replacing filter for G7 Multi-gas (diffusion) cartridge
LEL SENSOR PRECAUTIONS
For safety reasons this equipment must be operated and serviced by qualified personnel only. Read and understand the instruction manual completely before operating or servicing.
High off-scale readings may indicate an explosive concentration. Calibrations must only be performed in areas free of flammable gases. Blackline supports three different LEL sensor technologies:
Non-Dispersive Infra-Red (LEL-IR) This is recommended for use in inert environments without oxygen. This sensor does not detect Hydrogen or Acetylene.
Molecular Property Spectrometer (LEL-MPS) By default, the calibration process will validate and ensure accuracy without adjusting the MPS sensor readings. This sensor is factory calibrated for optimal accuracy and we recommend using the factory calibration for the lifetime of the sensor. Advanced users can perform a full calibration with a span adjustment by configuring this in Blackline Live, but this may negatively impact the accuracy of other gases. When bump testing or calibrating cartridges containing this sensor, Blackline recommends applying a gas mixture containing at least 18% oxygen (O2).Less oxygen than this may impact the MPS sensor’s reading. If a gas mixture with less than 18% oxygen is applied to this sensor, power cycling the device is recommended. Oxygen levels below 18% negatively impact accuracy. This sensor is not intended for inert environments and Blackline does not recommend using the sensor when oxygen levels are below 10%. The LEL-MPS sensor will auto-zero at startup, and must be started in clean air.
Catalytic-bead pellistor (LEL-P) Any rapid up-scale reading followed by declining or erratic reading may indicate a gas concentration beyond upper scale limit which may be hazardous. Blackline does not offer this LEL sensor anymore.
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Blackline’s LEL sensors can be calibrated with the following settings:

Gas Methane (CH4)

Calibration concentration (%vol)
2.5%

Calibration concentration (%LEL)
50%±2%

Balance (±5% tolerance)
O2 18% CO 100ppm H2S 25ppm N2 Balance

No known gases desensitize or contaminate Blackline’s LEL sensors. Blackline’s LEL sensors do not cause any EMI interference, and are not negatively affected by EMI of up to 8W.

LEL LATCHING ALARM
Enabling the LEL latching alarm setting means G7 will not stop alarming when LEL sensor readings return from the high alarm threshold. The device user must manually cancel the alarm by pressing and holding on the G7’s up and down arrow buttons for three seconds. If the LEL gas alarm is not canceled by the device user, it will continue until the battery is depleted.
How do I enable the LEL latching alarm? 1. From the gas status screen, press OK twice to enter the Main menu 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to navigate to Gas info 3. Press OK to enter the Gas info menu 4. Select Gas options 5. Select LEL latching from the list and confirm your selection
The setting you have chosen for LEL latching alarm will remain in place until it is changed manually. It will not be affected by power cycling the device or downloading future firmware updates.

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MULTI-GAS PUMP CARTRIDGE
Using Pump
How do I turn pump on? 1. Ensure G7 is equipped with a multi-pump cartridge and
pumped modes, such as pre-entry, leak check or pump run 2. From G7’s main or secondary menu, select the pumped mode you wish to enter 3. Attach tubing, and perform a block test by following the instructions on G7’s screen 4. G7’s screen will invert, and the pump icon will show in the info bar to let you know pump is running
How do I turn pump off? To turn pump off, enter any non-pumped mode, such as normal, SCBA or high risk mode.
Where do I see my pump details? When a pump cartridge is attached to G7, you can see the pump status screen by pressing the up or down arrow from G7’s main screen. Here you can see if pump is on or off, your hose length, flow rate and sample time (if enabled).
How do I bump test or calibrate my pumped cartridge? Manually bump testing and calibrating pump cartridges is done using the same calibration cap and method as G7’s multi-gas cartridge. Please see “How do I bump test?” on page 23 for stepby-step instructions. G7 cannot be bump tested or calibrated through the pump itself. Bump testing and calibrating with a G7 Dock requires an updated G7 Dock unit. You can tell if your Dock is an updated unit by checking that its unit ID is Dock-P.
How do I perform a block test? You will be asked to perform a block test upon entering any pumped mode, such as leak check, pre-entry or pump run. Follow the steps on G7’s screen to complete the block test. If you do not pass the block test, you will not be able to enter the mode. IMPORTANT: When performing an automatic block test, G7 is in a safe mode where gas alerts will not be triggered. This prevents triggering false alerts from residual gas in the tubing.
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When you are in a pumped mode, you can perform a manual block test at any time by plugging G7’s inlet. This will cause G7 to go into yellow warning alarm, and your screen will let you know that your pump is blocked. Unplug your inlet, and if the warning alarm silences, you know that your equipment is safe to use. What is flow rate? Flow rate is the speed at which air is passing over your device’s sensors. In order to provide accurate gas readings, flow rate needs to be above 150 ml/min. A flow rate less than 150 ml/min will result in a pump block yellow warning alarm. By default, Blackline’s pump aims to maintain a flow rate of 300ml/min and G7 will automatically adjust its pump speed to maintain this rate.
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PUMP OPTIONS
Settings for pump can be found in G7’s main menu, under Settings > Pump options.
What is the sample timer? The sample timer is the amount of time it takes for one air sample to be pumped to your sensors. This calculation is based on your hose length. If sample timer is enabled, the pump status screen will show a countdown and beep once when a sample cycle has completed. The sample cycle will repeat continuously until you turn pump off. If disabled, the sample timer will not show and the device will not beep, and pump will continue to function normally. Blackline recommends a 120 second sample time for 10 feet of tubing, with an additional second per foot of tubing.
How do I enable or disable the sample timer? 1. Press OK to enter G7’s main menu. 2. Use the up and down arrows to navigate to Settings, press OK. 3. Use the up and down arrows to navigate to Pump options, press OK. 4. The menu will display the current status of your sample timer. Select Sample timer off or Sample timer on. 5. Select Yes to confirm that you would like to enable or disable the sample timer
What is hose length? Hose length is an estimate of how long the tubing attached to pump is. This value is customizable from the pump options menu, and factors in to sample time.G7’s multi-gas pump cartridge supports a maximum of 99 feet of tubing.
How do I change hose length? 1. Press OK to enter G7’s main menu. 2. Use the up and down arrows to navigate to Settings and press OK. 3. Use the up and down arrows to navigate to Pump options and press OK. 4. Select hose length. 5. Use the up and down arrows to choose your units, meters or feet, and press OK. 6. Use the up and down arrow to enter the first digit of your length and press OK. 7. Use the up and down arrow to enter the second digit of your length and press OK. 8. Select Yes to confirm your length or select Edit to make changes to your choice.
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REAL-TIME FEATURES
Your G7 can be equipped with many features to monitor your safety. They are categorized into the type of notifications they trigger — lower urgency events, yellow pending alarms, yellow warning alarms, and red alerts. All are customizable in Blackline Live to best fit your needs. Speak to your safety supervisor to learn about how G7 features are configured.
LOWER URGENCY ALARMS
The information alarm is used to communicate lower urgency events. The information alarm includes yellow flashing lights, the information sound, vibration and an on-screen message specific to each event. The alarm repeats itself on a loop until it is acknowledged by pressing and holding the up and down arrows for three beeps.
Low Battery If your battery level goes below a configurable level (example: 20%), G7 will go into an information alarm and display a message on the LCD screen. Connection Lost If your device loses connection with the Blackline Safety Network, the green light at the top of the device will blink and G7 will go into an information alarm after a configurable amount of time (example: five minutes).
Bump Test Reminder When gas sensors are due for a bump test, G7 will go into an information alarm and display a message on the LCD screen. The bump test schedule depends on your company’s safety policy. For bump test instructions, see How do I perform a bump test?
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Calibration Reminder When gas sensors are due for a calibration, G7 will go into an information alarm and display a message on the LCD screen. The calibration schedule depends on your company’s safety policy. For calibration instructions, see How do I perform a calibration? Timer If the timer counts down to 0, G7 will go into an information alarm to inform the user to check the screen. Press and hold the up and down arrows for three beeps will silence the alarm and clear the timer. Pairing Needed (G7x) When G7x doesn’t have a network key (which is required to connect to G7 Bridge), the device will go into an information alarm and display “Pairing needed” on the LCD screen. To resolve:
1. From Bridge, select Menu > Pairing needed > Start. 2. Bridge will scan for nearby keyless devices for approximately 3 minutes and send its key
to any found devices. If this does not resolve the issue, contact Customer Care.
What do I do in the case of an information alarm?
1. Read your G7 screen. 2. Press and hold the up and down arrow
buttons at the same time to let G7 know you have read the message. Information alarms are between you and G7 and will not notify monitoring personnel if your device is monitored.
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YELLOW WARNING ALARM FEATURES
The yellow warning alarm is used to communicate events that require your attention. The yellow warning alarm includes yellow flashing lights, the warning alarm sound, vibration and an on-screen message specific to each event. The alarm repeats itself on a loop until it is acknowledged by pressing and holding the up and down arrows.
Messages Where do I see messages? Your device can receive messages from monitoring personnel via Blackline Live. When there is an incoming message, G7 will inform you with a yellow warning alarm. How do I send a message? You can choose from a list of 10 pre-programmed messages to send to monitoring personnel. The messages are customizable from Blackline Live. 1. Press the OK button to enter the main menu. 2. Press the up or down arrow buttons to navigate the menu and
highlight your selected message. 3. Press the OK button to send. How do I send a custom message? At the bottom of the pre-programmed message list is an option to send a 16-character custom message to monitoring personnel. Press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through the alphabet and numbers, press the OK button to move to the next character, press the OK button again to send. NOTE: In the confirmation screen of your custom message, you have the ability to edit the current message by pressing the up arrow button, send
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the message by pressing the OK button or cancel the message by pressing the down arrow button.
Two-way Voice Calling
How do I use two-way voice calling? If you have a G7c with a voice-enabled service plan, your speakerphone will automatically answer a call from monitoring personnel. G7 will inform you of an incoming call with a yellow warning alarm and you will hear a beep signifying the two-way voice call has been connected. In a noisy environment, it may be necessary to remove and hold the device near your ear, as you would a two-way radio.

What do I do in case of a yellow warning alarm?

1. Read your G7 screen.
2. Press and hold the up and down arrow buttons at the same time to let G7 know you have read the message.
Yellow warning alarms are between you and G7 and will not notify monitoring personnel if your device is monitored.

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YELLOW PENDING ALARM FEATURES
The yellow pending alarm is used to check that you are safe. The yellow pending alarm includes yellow flashing lights, the pending alarm sound, vibration and an on-screen message specific to each event. The alarm repeats itself on a loop until it is acknowledged by pressing and holding the up and down arrows for three beeps.
Potential Fall Detected If enabled, G7 will be constantly monitoring your movement for falls. If a potential fall is detected, G7 will initiate a yellow pending alarm. The fall detection sensitivity is configurable.
Potential No-Motion Detected If enabled, G7 will be constantly monitoring your motion. It will automatically detect if you do not move within a pre-set duration and will initiate a yellow pending alarm. The no-motion period and sensitivity are configurable.
Check-In Request If enabled, you can configure your device to request periodic check-ins throughout your shift. The check-in countdown is displayed at the top right of the LCD screen. At the end of the timer, your G7 will initiate a yellow pending alarm to confirm you are safe. The check-in timer and pending alarm time are configurable. NOTE: Your device can be configured to check-in early, before the yellow pending alarm sounds. If enabled, you can push and hold the red latch button for the duration of three vibrations to reset your check-in timer before the audible alarm. An early check-in cannot be configured if Silent SOS alert is enabled.
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What do I do in the case of a yellow pending alarm?

If you are safe, push the red latch button. If you do not push the latch within the configured amount of time, your yellow pending alarm will communicate a red alert to monitoring personnel.
NOTE: G7 can be configured to mute pending alarms while driving at speeds above 35 km/hr (22 mph) or while charging.

RED ALERT FEATURES

Fall Detected If your device detects a fall and you have not responded to the yellow pending alarm, G7 will communicate a red alert to monitoring personnel. The fall detection sensitivity is configurable.
No-Motion Detected If you are not moving and you have not responded to the yellow pending alarm, G7 will communicate a red alert to monitoring personnel. The nomotion period and sensitivity are configurable.
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Missed Check-In If enabled and you are unable to check-in during the yellow pending alarm time, your device will communicate a red alert to monitoring personnel.
SOS Alert If you require assistance, you can manually send an SOS alert to monitoring personnel and request immediate help to your location by pulling the red latch. NOTE: Your device can be configured to send a Silent SOS alert to monitoring personnel without light, sound and vibration.

What do I do in the case of a red alert?

Red alerts are immediately communicated to monitoring personnel.
1. Read the information on your G7 screen.
2. Press and hold the up and down arrow buttons at the same time to mute the sound and vibration.
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LIVERESPONSE LIGHT
When monitoring personnel have acknowledged your red alert, the blue LiveResponse light will shine on your device.
This light lets you know that remote monitoring personnel are responding by following your team’s emergency protocol. Once monitoring personnel have resolved the red alert, the blue LiveResponse light will shut off. Depending on your response protocol, a G7c with voice enabled service plan will automatically connect your speaker phone to monitoring personnel. In the case that a silent SOS alert is sent, the blue LiveResponse light will not shine. Instead, G7 can be configured to vibrate to let you know that remote monitoring personnel are responding by following your team’s emergency protocol.
PUSH-TO-TALK (PTT)
If you have a G7c with a PTT service plan and PTT is enabled in your device’s configuration profile, push-to-talk allows you to send and receive voice messages to other G7c device users, similar to a walkie-talkie. Push-to-talk is only available on G7c devices.
TRANSMITTING
How do I send a PTT message? 1. Press and hold the red latch. 2. When G7c finishes beeping, continue to hold and begin talking with the device about 6 inches from your mouth. NOTE: If you are using an O2 sensor, be sure that you are talking into G7’s microphone, not the cartridge, as this could cause gas alarms. 3. When you’re finished talking, release the latch. G7 allows PTT messages up to 30 seconds in length. 4. G7c will beep once more to let you know it’s done listening.
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RECEIVING
How do I receive a PTT message? 1. G7c will beep twice to signal an incoming PTT message. 2. G7c will play the message. 3. 3. G7c will beep once more when the message is done.
NOTE: G7c’s screen will display which channel you are transmitting to or receiving from.
AVAILABLE CHANNELS
Channel 0-99 Channels 0 through 99 are available for everyday use.When on a specific channel, you will only be able to communicate with devices that are on the same channel, and will receive transmissions from all call.
All call All call is a channel where G7c will transmit to all PTT devices in your organization, and will only hear transmissions from all call.This channel is recommended for safety supervisors or managers.
Receive only The receive only channel only hears transmissions from all call, and can’t transmit to other devices.
CHANGING CHANNELS
Go to the PTT channel menu to change your PTT channel.
To change to a specific channel number: 1. Press the OK button to enter G7c’s main menu. 2. Use the up and down arrows to navigate to PTT channels and select OK. 3. Select Enter channel #. 4. Use the up and down arrows to enter the first digit of your channel. For example, for
channel 40, the first digit is 4. 5. Press OK. 6. Use the up and down arrow to enter the second digit of your channel. For example, for
channel 40, the second digit is 0.
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7. Press OK. 8. Select Yes to confirm and change G7c’s channel or select Edit to make changes.
To change to receive only or all call: 1. Press the OK button to enter G7c’s main menu. 2. Use the up and down arrows to navigate to PTT channels and select OK. 3. Select Receive only or All call. 4. Read the message on the screen. 5. Select Yes to confirm. NOTE: You can also navigate to the PTT channels menu by pressing the up or down arrow from the main screen, and pressing OK when the current PTT channel shows.
CHANGING VOLUME
Changing the volume of incoming calls can be done from G7’s main screen or the PTT channel menu. Changing your PTT volume only affects incoming calls, and won’t change the way G7’s alerts sound.
To change volume from the main screen: 1. Press and hold the up or down arrow. 2. Use the up and down arrows to set G7’s volume to the desired level. 3. Press OK or wait for the screen to timeout to save.
To change volume from the PTT channel menu: 1. Press the OK button to enter G7c’s main menu. 2. Use the up and down arrows to navigate to PTT channels and select OK. 3. Use the up and down arrows to navigate to Change volume and select OK. 4. Use the up and down arrows to set G7’s volume to the desired level. 5. Press OK or wait for the screen to timeout to save.
PTT AUDIO ACCESSORIES
G7c is equipped with audio pairing in order to use an audio accessory with push-to-talk. All settings for audio devices can be found in G7’s main menu, under Settings > Audio pairing.
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How do I pair a new audio device? 1. Press OK to enter the main menu. 2. Use the up and down arrows to navigate to Accessories. 3. Navigate to Audio pairing and press OK. 4. Use the up and down arrows to navigate to Pair new and press OK. 5. Put your audio accessory into pairing mode as per its instructions. 6. Select your audio accessory from the list. 7. G7 will give you a successful connection message when your device is connected, and you
will see an audio accessory icon in the info bar of G7c’s main screen. How do I reconnect to an audio device? G7 will remember your audio accessory and pair automatically when both are powered on.In the case that it doesn’t, you can reconnect to your accessory from the audio pairing menu. 1. Press OK to enter the Main menu. 2. Use the up and down arrows to navigate to Settings. 3. Navigate to Audio pairing and press OK. 4. Use the up and down arrows to navigate to Reconnect and press OK. 5. Ensure your accessory is on. 6. G7c will reconnect to your audio accessory, and you will see an audio accessory icon in the
info bar of G7c’s main screen when the connection is successful. How do I forget a paired device? 1. Press OK to enter the Main menu. 2. Use the up and down arrows to navigate to Settings. 3. Navigate to Audio pairing and press OK. 4. Use the up and down arrows to navigate to Forget device and press OK. 5. Select Yes to confirm that you would like to forget your accessory. NOTE: Audio accessories can only be used for push-to-talk purposes, and cannot be used for early check-ins or confirming pending alarms.
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OVER-THE-AIR (OTA) FIRMWARE UPDATES

To offer new features, Blackline Safety periodically releases over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates. OTA firmware updates are only available when G7 is on a cellular network. Firmware updates have two steps:
Automatic download
Automatic installation

Automatic download
When a firmware update is released, G7 will gradually download the update whenever it is on and connected to a cellular network. G7 will be ready to install the firmware update when the download is complete. This will not interfere with normal G7 use.

Automatic installation

The completely downloaded update will automatically be installed the next time G7 is powered on. This installation will add 30-60 seconds to the startup sequence.
When the green light is solid and G7 is connected, it will automatically power down. The user will then see flashing blue and yellow lights on the right side of the LED screen and the device will be unresponsive. After 30-60 seconds, G7 will power back up and display the new firmware version it has downloaded.
Once completed, G7 will continue to monitor as usual.

SAFETY WARNING: G7 will NOT monitor during the installation process.
Specific information about new updates can be found at Support BlacklineSafety.com. If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Care team.

Firmware Update Kits
OTA firmware updates are only available for G7 Bridge when it is brought into cellular range. If G7 Bridge cannot be removed from satellite-only reception, contact Customer Care to receive a firmware update kit.

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SUPPORT
LEARN MORE
Visit support.BlacklineSafety.com to find support and training materials for G7.
CUSTOMER CARE
For technical support, contact our Customer Care team. North America (24 hours) Toll Free: 1-877-869-7212 | [email protected] United Kingdom (8am-5pm GMT) +44 1787 222684 | [email protected] International (24 hours) +1-403-451-0327 | [email protected]
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SPECIFICATIONS

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

Standard G7 safety features
Fall detection and No-motion detection: Tri-axis accelerometer, tri-axis gyro, software processing, configurable sensitivity, configurable time for nomotionSOS latch: Pull latch to trigger SOS alert Silent SOS: Press and hold latch to trigger SOS alert Low-battery: Configurable threshold Worker check- in: Configurable timer (30 ­ 180 min, oroff ), automatic check-in when driving
Additional gas cartridge features
Under limitOver limit Time-weighted average (TWA) Short-term exposure limit (STEL)High gas alert Low gas alert Bump test and calibration notificationBump test and calibration failure
Size & weight
G7 with Standard Cartridge Size: 64 mm x 124 mm x 27 mm (2.52″ x 4.88″ x 1.06″) Weight: 162 g (5.7 oz)
G7 with Single-gas Cartridge Size: 64 mm x 128 mm x 27 mm (2.52″ x 5.04″ x 1.06″) Weight: 167 g (5.9 oz)
G7 with Quad-gas Cartridge Size: 66 mm x 150 mm x 27 mm (2.52″ x 5.91″ x 1.06″) Weight: 192 g (6.8 oz)
G7 with Multi-gas pump Cartridge Size: 66 mm x 151 mm x 38.5 mm (2.6″ x 5.95″ x 1.52″) Weight: 238 g (8.4 oz)” Target flow rate: 300ml/min Maximum hose length: 99ft (30.2 m)
User interface
168 by 144 pixel graphical, high contrast, liquid crystal display with front lighting, menu system driven by three-button keypad, power button (on/off ), check-in button (check-in/silent SOS), SOS latch (send SOS alert) Multi- language support: Yes, EN, FR, ES, NL, DE, IT, PT”
User notification
Green SureSafe® light: Blinking (powered),continuous (connected) Yellow top and front lights: Yellow pending alarm andyellow warning alarm Red top and front lights: Red alert communicated Blue LiveResponseTM top and front lights: Confirmation that a monitoring team has acknowledged the alert Alarm Indicators: Speaker, LED lights and vibration motorSpeaker sound pressure level: ~95 dB @ 30 cm (~95 dB @ 11.8″) Voice calling: Speakerphone and phone modes (G7cmodel only)
G7c wireless radio
Wireless coverage: 100 countries, 200 wireless carriers North America: 3G/4G radio, 3G UMTS bands 2 and 5; 4G bands 2, 4 and 5 International: 2G/4G radio, 2G G ESM bands E-GSM and PCS; 4G bands 3, 7 and 20 Asia Pacific: 3G/4G radio; 3G UMTS band 1; 4G bands 3, 8 and 28 Antenna: Internal regionally optimised

G7x wireless radio
Works with G7 bridge satellite base station Radio: 902.0­928.0 MHz, 1 Watt Antenna: Internal Radio link range: 2 km (1.25 mi) real-world
Wireless updates
Device configuration changes: Yes, Device firmware upgrade over-the-air (FOTA): Yes
Location technology
GPS Radio: 48-channel high sensitivity Assisted-GPS: Yes (G7c model only) GPS Accuracy: ~5 m (16 ft) Outdoors Indoor location technology: Blackline Safety location beacons Location update frequency: G7c 5 min, G7x 15 min defaults
Power & battery
Rechargeable Li-ion battery: 1100 mAh Li-ion Battery Life: 18 hours at 20°C (68°F) under normal usage Charge time: 4 hours
Environmental
Storage temperature: -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F) Operating temperature: -20°C to 55°C (-4°F to 131°F)Charging temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) Ingress Protection: Designed to meet IP67
Approvals
G7c: SAR, RoHS, CE, RCM Unit ID 3570xxxxxx FCC ID: W77G7C2 IC: 8255A-G7C2 Contains FCC ID: XPY1EIQ24NN IC: 8595A-1EIQ24NN or Unit ID 3567xxxxxx FCC ID: W77G7C IC: 8255A-G7C Contains FCC ID: XPY1CGM5NNN, IC: 8595A-1CGM5NNN or Unit ID 3566xxxxxx Contains FCC ID: XPY1CGM5NNN, IC: 8595A-1CGM5NNN Canada & USA: Class I Division 1 Group A,B,C,D T4;Class I Zone 0 AEx da ia IIC T4; Ex da ia IIC T4 Ga IECEx: Ex da ia IIC T4 Ga ATEX:Ex da ia IIC T4 Ga LEL: CSA C22.2 No.152; ISA 12.13.01 LEL Pump Cartridge: CSA C22.2 No.152; 0°C Ta 40°C; ANSI/ISA12.13.01; -10°C Ta 40°C G7x: SAR, RoHS, RCM FCC ID: W77G7X | IC ID: 8255A-G7X Canada & USA: Class I Division 1 Group A,B,C,D T4;Class I Zone 0 AEx da ia IIC T4; Ex da ia IIC T4 Ga IECEx: Ex ib IIC T4 Gb LEL: CSA C22.2 No.152; ISA 12.13.01 LEL Pump Cartridge: CSA C22.2 No.152; 0°C Ta 40°C; ANSI/ISA12.13.01; -10°C Ta 40°C
Warranty
G7: two years limited warranty Cartridges: lifetime with service plan Blackline Complete: three year operating lease withthree year warranty
Blackline Live web application
Cloud-hosted safety monitoring web application is highly customizable for every customer requirement.Includes live map, employee address book, user roles,alert management, device configurations, alert setups and reporting

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Gas sensor specifications

Gas

Sensor type

Ammonia (NH3)

Electrochemical

High-range ammonia (NH3)

Electrochemical

Carbon monoxide (CO)

Electrochemical

High-range carbon monoxide (CO)

Electrochemical

Hydrogen resistant carbon monoxide (CO-H) Electrochemical

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

NDIR

Chlorine (Cl2)

Electrochemical

Chlorine dioxide (ClO2)

Electrochemical

COSH

Electrochemical

Hydrogen (H2) Hydrogen cyanide (HCN) Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) High-range hydrogen sulphide (H2S) LEL-infrared (LEL-IR) Oxygen (O2)
Ozone (O3) Photoionisation (PID)

Electrochemical Electrochemical Electrochemical
Electrochemical NDIR Pumped electrochemical Electrochemical PID

Sulphur dioxide (SO2)

Electrochemical

Range
0­100 ppm 0­500 ppm 0­500 ppm 0­2000 ppm 0­500 ppm 0­50,000 ppm 0­20 ppm 0-2 ppm 0­500 ppm CO, 0­100 ppm H2S 0­40,000 ppm 0­30 ppm 0­100 ppm 0-500 ppm 0­100% LEL 0­25% vol

Resolution
0.1 ppm 1 ppm 1 ppm 5 ppm 1 ppm 50 ppm 0.1 ppm 0.01 ppm 1 ppm CO, 0.1 ppm H2S
1% LEL (400 ppm) 0.1 ppm 0.1 ppm 0.5 ppm 1% LEL 0.1% vol

0-1 ppm 0­6,000 ppm
0­100 ppm

0.01 ppm 0.1 ppm (0­100 ppm), 2 ppm (100­6,000 ppm) 0.1 ppm

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LEGAL NOTICES AND CERTIFICATIONS
LEGAL NOTICES
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Warranty
Your G7 device is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for up to two years from date of purchase. For further details regarding your Blackline warranty, please refer to your terms and conditions of service.
FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
· Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for further assistance.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: the grantee is not responsible for any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
RF exposure was tested with the supplied belt clip. Use of third-party accessories may result in non-compliant exposure.
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Industry Canada Compliance This device complies with Industry Canada licence- exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. RF exposure was tested with the supplied belt clip. Use of third- party accessories may result in non-compliant exposure. Notification d’Industrie Canada Ce dispositif est conforme au(x) format(s) RSS libre(s) d’Industrie Canada. Son fonctionnement est assujetti aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) Cet appareil ne peut causer d’interférences nuisibles, et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, y compris les interférences pouvant provoquer un mauvais fonctionnement du dispositive. L’exposition RF a été testée avec le clip de ceinture fourni. L’utilisation d’accessoires tiers peut entraîner une exposition non conforme. Warning Do not operate Blackline Safety products where you are not able to safely operate your mobile/cellular phone. Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operation of this product, or similar products, must always be supervised by an adult. Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any cables. Do not operate or store Blackline products outside their specified operating or storage temperatures. Consult the specifications section for more information. Blackline products contain a non-replaceable internal lithium-ion battery pack. Seek advice from your local electronics recycling authority regarding the disposal of your device. Do not dispose Blackline products in your household trash.
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