Blackline Safety G7 User manual

G7 PowerPack
Technical User Manual

CONTENTS
OVERVIEW
What’s in the box .................................................................................................................................... 4
Hardware details ...................................................................................................................................... 5
OPERATING
How it works............................................................................................................................................... 6
Attaching and removing ..................................................................................................................... 7
PowerPack details.................................................................................................................................... 8
Charging....................................................................................................................................................... 10
SUPPORT
Learn more .................................................................................................................................................. 11
Customer Care........................................................................................................................................... 11
SPECIFICATIONS
Detailed specications.......................................................................................................................... 12
LEGAL NOTICES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Legal notices .............................................................................................................................................. 13
Intrinsically safe......................................................................................................................................... 14

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Your G7 PowerPack comes with:
G7 PowerPack
PowerPack clasp
PowerPack screw
Phillips #1 screwdriver
Supplementary documentation
OVERVIEW

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HARDWARE DETAILS
G7 PowerPack
Charge button
Charge port
Charge lights
(front and back)
Product label
Screw hole
Release tab
PowerPack
clasp

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HOW IT WORKS
OPERATING
PowerPack can be attached to G7 to help your device’s battery last longer during your
shift. When attached, PowerPack simultaneously charges and operates G7 – when
PowerPack reaches 0% battery life, G7’s battery will then start to deplete.
How long does G7 PowerPack last?
PowerPack doubles your G7’s typical battery life to (up to 36 hours at normal operation).
Where can I use G7 PowerPack?
PowerPack is certied intrinsically safe, meaning it can be taken on-site to potentially
explosive environments. It is important to note G7’s PowerPack is only functional in
temperatures above 0°C (32°F). PowerPack can also be safely installed and removed in a
hazardous environment.

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ATTACHING AND REMOVING
How do I attach G7 PowerPack to my G7 device?
How do I remove G7 PowerPack from my G7 device?
1. Release the clasp from PowerPack by
pressing inward on the release tabs
and pulling the two apart
2. Open G7’s metal clip
3. Using a phillips #1 screwdriver,
unscrew the metal clip’s screw
4. Remove the metal clip
5. Align the hole in PowerPack’s clasp
with the hole on the back of G7
6. Align G7’s metal clip, PowerPack screw
and the hole in PowerPack’s clasp
7. Through the opening in the top of the
clip, screw both PowerPack’s clasp and
the metal clip back on to G7
8. Align the bottom of PowerPack with
G7’s charge port, and slide in to place
until you hear a click
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To remove PowerPack from G7, press inward on both release tabs to release from the
clasp. Then, slide PowerPack o of G7.
NOTE: PowerPack will need to be removed from G7 in order to use G7 Dock.
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G7 POWERPACK DETAILS
How do I know PowerPack is attached to G7?
How can I check my G7 PowerPack’s level?
When PowerPack is attached to G7 and is charged, the charge
light will glow red at the bottom of G7 and the battery icon
will display a lightning bolt to show G7 is charging.
If PowerPack is not attached properly or is depleted, the red
charge light will not glow and the lightning bolt will not show
over G7’s battery icon. Check PowerPack’s level and charge if
depleted, or try reattaching again if adequately charged.
NOTE: If G7’s battery is fully depleted, charge must be initiated
by pressing PowerPack’s charge button.
PowerPack’s level can be checked by pressing the charge level button on the back of
the battery, or from the PowerPack section of G7’s accessory menu.
To check PowerPack’s level from the charge level button:
1. Press the button on the back of PowerPack
2. The charge lights will glow to indicate
the battery’s level – ve lights being a full
charge, one light being low battery
1. Use the up, down and OK buttons
to navigate to the accessories
menu option from G7’s main menu
2. Select PowerPack
3. Select battery level
4. Here you will see a visual
representation of PowerPack’s
level. This only represent
PowerPack’s level, not its
combined level with G7
To check PowerPack’s level from G7’s accessory menu:
PowerPack
battery level

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What is the PowerPack menu?
The PowerPack menu is available from the accessories option found in
G7’s main menu. This is where you can nd details such as PowerPack’s
information and battery level.
From the PowerPack info option, you can
see details such as PowerPack’s Unit ID (also
available from the product label on the back
of the battery) as well as the rmware version
the battery is using.
PowerPack
Back
Battery level
PowerPack info
PowerPack info
Unit ID
Version
PowerPack
battery level
From the battery level option, you can see
how much charge PowerPack has left. This
battery icon only represents the level of G7
PowerPack, not the combined level with G7.

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CHARGING
How do I charge my PowerPack when attached to G7?
How do I charge my PowerPack independently?
1. Insert the micro USB into the
charge clip
2. Slide the charge clip onto the
charge port of PowerPack
3. G7’s red charge light will glow.
PowerPack and G7’s battery will
charge in tandem. G7’s device
battery level can be seen on its
screen, and PowerPack’s level
can be seen from the battery
level lights.
1. Insert the micro USB into the
charge clip
2. Slide the charge clip onto the
charge port of PowerPack
3. The red charge light on the front
of PowerPack will glow, and
its level can be seen from the
battery level lights
NOTE: PowerPack can also be charged when attached to G7 with a wall clip, or Blackline’s
ve-bay or 20-bay chargers.
NOTE: PowerPack can also be charged with a wall clip, or Blackline’s ve-bay or 20-bay
chargers.
Charging PowerPack when attached to G7 can take up to 4 hours.
Charging PowerPack independently can take up to 4 hours.

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SUPPORT
LEARN MORE
Visit support.BlacklineSafety.com to nd support and training materials for
PowerPack.
CUSTOMER CARE
For technical support, please contact our Customer Care team.
North America (24 hours)
Toll Free: 1-877-869-7212 | [e-mail]
United Kingdom (8am-5pm GMT)
[phone] | [e-mail]
International (24 hours)
[phone] | [e-mail]

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SPECIFICATIONS
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS
Approvals
SAR, RoHS, CE, RCM, FCC, IECS-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
Canada & USA: Class I Division 1 Group A,B,C,D
T4; Class I Zone 0 AEx ia IIC T4; Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
IECEx & ATEX: Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
Warranty
Two year warranty
Installation
PowerPack clasp attaches PowerPack to G7 via
dual clip latch and 16mm M2.4x.45 Phillips head
screw
Size & weight
Size: 105mm x 53mm x 28mm (at largest depth),
4.1”x 2.1” x 1.1” (at largest depth)
Weight: Standalone: 63.2 g (2.23 oz),
on multi-gas G7: 255.2 g (9.0 oz)
User interface
5 red LED charge lights and charge button
to indicate charge level
Power & battery
Rechargeable Li-ion battery: 1500 mAh Li-ion
Battery Life: Double your G7’s typical battery life
at 20°C (68°F) under normal usage (operating a
functional G7)
Charge time: 4 hours
Environmental
Storage temperature: -30°C to 60°C
(-22°F to 140°F)
Operating temperature: 0°C to 45°C
(32°F to 113°F)
Charging temperature: 0°C to 45°C
(32°F to 113°F)
Ingress Protection: Designed to meet IP67
Drop: Tested and survived multiple 2m (78”) drops

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LEGAL NOTICES AND CERTIFICATIONS
LEGAL NOTICES
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. This document is provided “as is”and Blackline Safety Corp. (“Blackline”) and
its aliated companies and partners assume no responsibility for any typographical, technical or other inaccuracies in this document. Blackline
reserves the right to periodically change information that is contained in this document. However, Blackline makes no commitment to provide
any such changes, updates, enhancements or other additions to this document to you in a timely manner or at all.
Copyright © 2019 Blackline Safety Corp. All rights reserved.
Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded, or stored
in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Blackline Safety Corp (“Blackline”). Blackline hereby
grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto some form of electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one
copy of this manual or any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of
this copyright notice. Further, any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited.
The Blackline, Alert. Locate. Respond. families of related marks, images and symbols, including Blackline, G7, G7c, G7x, LiveResponse,
Loner, LonerIS, Loner IS+, Loner M6, Loner M6i, Loner Mobile, Loner 900, and SureSafe are the exclusive properties and trademarks
of Blackline Safety Corp. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their
respective owners.
Warranty
Your G7 Battery 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.
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 modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance. Such modications could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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 o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for further assistance.
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 specied operating or storage temperatures. Consult the specications section
for more information.
Blackline products may contain an 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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INTRINSICALLY SAFE
Intrinsically Safe
This device is certied Intrinsically Safe for use in Class I Division 1 Groups A,B,C,D T4; Ex ia
IIC T4 Ga; Class I Zone 0 AEx ia Group IIC T4 Ga hazardous (classied) locations.
Sécurité intrinsèque
Cet appareil est certié à sécurité intrinsèque pour l’usage en classe I division 1 groupe
A,B,C,D T4; Ex ia IIC T4 Ga; classe I zone 0 AEx ia groupe IIC T4 Ga dans les lieux classés
comme dangereux.
CSA: 70098755
UL 60079
Class I Division 1 Groups A,B,C,D; T4
Class I Zone 0 AEx da ia IIC T4 Ga
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60079
Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
The equipment shall only be charged
when in the non-hazardous area using
a charger specically supplied for use
with the unit (for example part number
SAW06D-050-1000xx, manufactured
by Shenzhen Shi Ying Yuan Electronics
Co., Ltd.), approved as SELV or Class 2
equipment against IEC 60950, IEC 61010-
1 or an equivalent IEC standard. The
maximum voltage and current from the
charger shall not exceed 5.625Vdc and 2A
respectively.
L’équipement ne doit être chargé que
dans la zone non dangereuse à l’aide
d’un chargeur spéciquement fourni
pour l’utilisation avec l’appareil (par
exemple, la référence SAW06D-050-
1000xx, fabriquée par Shenzhen Shi
Ying Yuan Electronics Co., Ltd.) SELV ou
Classe 2 selon IEC 60950, IEC 61010-1 ou
une norme IEC équivalente. La tension
et le courant maximum du chargeur ne
doivent pas dépasser respectivement
5.625Vdc et 2A.
Standards:
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60079-0: 2015
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60079-11: 2014
UL 913, Eighth Edition
UL 60079-0: Sixth Edition
UL 60079-11: Sixth Edition
Consult with your organization’s safety
professional for further information
regarding the topic of intrinsic safety
and any policies, procedures, facilities,
or locations within facilities that may be
related to intrinsic safety.
S’il vous plaît consulter professionnel de
la sécurité de votre organisation pour
de plus amples informations concernant
le sujet de la sécurité intrinsèque
et les politiques, les procédures, les
installations, ou emplacements au sein
des établissements qui peuvent être liés
à la sécurité intrinsèque.
Blackline Safety | Unit 100, 803 - 24 Avenue SE | Calgary, AB T2G 1P5 | Canada
2813 II 1 G
EN 60079-0: 2012/A11:2013
EN 60079-11: 2012
IEC 60079-0: 2011 6th Edition
IEC 60079-11: 2011 6th Edition
IECEx/ATEX: IECEx CSA 17.0005; Sira
17ATEX2083X
IEC 60079; EN 60079
G7c: Ex da ia IIC T4 Ga
G7x: Ex ib IIC T4 Gb
-20°C <= Ta <= +55°C
P/N “ACC-G7-BAT”

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