Blackline Safety G6 User manual

G6
Technical User Manual

©2022 Blackline Safety Corp G6 Technical User Manual |2
Rev. 01 2022-10-21
Contents
1G6 OVERVIEW.............................................................................................. 6
1.1 SUPPORTED GASES.............................................................................................................................. 6
1.2 BLACKLINE SAFETY SERVICES ............................................................................................................. 7
1.2.1 Blackline Safety Monitoring .........................................................................................................................7
1.2.2 Blackline Live...................................................................................................................................................7
1.2.3 Blackline Analytics..........................................................................................................................................7
1.3 COMMUNICATION INTERVALS........................................................................................................... 8
1.4 WHAT’S IN THE BAG............................................................................................................................. 8
1.5 HARDWARE DETAILS ........................................................................................................................... 9
1.6 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .................................................................................................................. 11
1.7 BATTERY .............................................................................................................................................. 11
2OPERATION ............................................................................................... 12
2.1 G6 PUSH BUTTONS ........................................................................................................................... 12
2.2 POWERING ON G6 ............................................................................................................................. 13
2.2.1 Powering Off G6 .......................................................................................................................................... 15
2.3 G6 LCD DISPLAY................................................................................................................................. 15
2.3.1 Home screen................................................................................................................................................ 15
2.3.2 Global Navigation Menu............................................................................................................................ 17
2.4 WEARING G6....................................................................................................................................... 19
2.5 USING G6 IN EXTREME WEATHER.................................................................................................... 19
3OPERATIONAL NOTIFICATIONS .............................................................. 19
3.1 ACKNOWLEDGING OPERATIONAL NOTIFICATIONS...................................................................... 20
3.2 OPERATIONAL NOTIFICATION TYPES.............................................................................................. 20
4LOW URGENCY NOTIFICATIONS ............................................................. 23
4.1 ACKNOWLEDGING LOW URGENCY NOTIFICATIONS .................................................................... 23
4.2 LOW URGENCY NOTIFICATION TYPES ............................................................................................ 24
5HIGH URGENCY NOTIFICATIONS ............................................................ 26
5.1 ACKNOWLEDGING A HIGH URGENCY NOTIFICATION .................................................................. 27

3 |G6 Technical User Manual ©2022 Blackline Safety Corp
2022-10-21 Rev. 01
5.2 HIGH URGENCY NOTIFICATION TYPES ........................................................................................... 27
6GAS DETECTION........................................................................................30
6.1 VIEWING AND RESETTING GAS READINGS ..................................................................................... 30
6.2 BUMP TESTING G6............................................................................................................................. 34
6.3 CALIBRATING G6 ................................................................................................................................ 37
6.4 ZEROING G6 ....................................................................................................................................... 40
7FEATURES...................................................................................................42
7.1 FIND MY G6......................................................................................................................................... 42
8DEVICE SETTINGS......................................................................................43
8.1 ACCESSING DEVICE SETTINGS FOR G6............................................................................................ 43
8.2 LANGUAGES MENU ........................................................................................................................... 43
8.3 GAS INFO MENU ................................................................................................................................ 44
8.4 DEVICE INFO MENU ........................................................................................................................... 45
8.5 COMMUNICATION INFO MENU ....................................................................................................... 46
8.6 GPS LOCATION INFO MENU ............................................................................................................. 47
8.7 MANUALLY SYNC DEVICE MENU ..................................................................................................... 48
8.8 UPDATE DEVICE MENU ..................................................................................................................... 49
8.9 REGULATORY LABELS MENU............................................................................................................ 50
8.10 POWER OFF MENU ............................................................................................................................ 51
9MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................52
9.1 CHANGING THE G6 GAS SENSOR FILTER........................................................................................ 52
9.2 CLEANING G6 ..................................................................................................................................... 54
10 FIRMWARE UPDATES ................................................................................ 54
10.1 DOWNLOAD ....................................................................................................................................... 54
10.2 INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................... 54
10.2.1 Automatic Firmware Installation.............................................................................................................. 55
10.2.2 Manual Firmware Installation................................................................................................................... 55
11 SUPPORT.................................................................................................... 55
11.1 LEARN MORE ...................................................................................................................................... 55
11.2 CUSTOMER CARE ............................................................................................................................... 55

©2022 Blackline Safety Corp G6 Technical User Manual |4
Rev. 01 2022-10-21
12 SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................56
12.1 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................... 56
12.2 GAS SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................... 56
13 LEGAL NOTICES AND CERTIFICATIONS .................................................. 57
13.1 LEGAL NOTICES .................................................................................................................................. 57
13.2 INTRINSICALLY SAFE CERTIFICATION .............................................................................................. 58

5 |G6 Technical User Manual ©2022 Blackline Safety Corp
2022-10-21 Rev. 01
WARNINGS
WARNING: To ensure your device can detect gas, do not cover G6 with clothing. See page
19.
WARNING: Only perform bump tests in a known clean environment. G6 will not monitor for
environmental gas during a bump test. See page 34.
WARNING: Only perform calibrations in a known clean environment. G6 will not monitor for
environmental gas during calibration. See page 37.
WARNING: Only zero G6 gas sensors in a known clean environment. See page 41.
WARNING: G6 will NOT monitor during the firmware update installation process and
updates should therefore only take place while your device is in a safe, gas-free
environment. See page 54.

©2022 Blackline Safety Corp G6 Technical User Manual |6
Rev. 01 2022-10-21
1G6 OVERVIEW
G6 is a portable single-gas detector manufactured by Blackline Safety, providing up to one year
of maintenance free operation. G6 comes with the following built-in capabilities:
•Single gas detection for CO, H2S, O2, or SO2
•Direct cellular connectivity to the Blackline Live platform
•GPS tracking to locate people and devices quickly during incidents and daily
synchronization
•Precise short term exposure limit (STEL) monitoring
•Purpose-built single-source reporting to record compliance, gas exposure, and usage
G6 continuously monitors gas concentrations in the ambient environment and activates low
and high urgency notifications when concentrations exceed setpoints, allowing operators to
respond quickly and safely to changes in their environment.
1.1 SUPPORTED GASES
G6 supports detection of the following gases:
•Carbon monoxide (CO)
•Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)
•Oxygen (O2)
•Sulfur dioxide (SO2)
For more information on G6 gas detection sensor capabilities, refer to our Detailed
Specifications.

7 |G6 Technical User Manual ©2022 Blackline Safety Corp
2022-10-21 Rev. 01
1.2 BLACKLINE SAFETY SERVICES
1.2.1 BLACKLINE SAFETY MONITORING
G6 does not currently support Blackline Safety Monitoring services. Gas events are
monitored via on-device notifications and configured in Blackline Live. If configured, gas
event notifications are sent via SMS and email at the time of the event.
1.2.2 BLACKLINE LIVE
Blackline Live monitors your G6 devices, allows you to access reports, and, depending on your
plan, business analytics insights.
Blackline Live also allows you to create and customize configuration profiles that determine
how a device, or a group of devices, operates in the field.
By default, G6 connects and synchronizes with Blackline Live each day.
For more information, please see Blackline Live.
1.2.3 BLACKLINE ANALYTICS
If enabled by your service plan, Blackline Analytics allows you to review data collected from
your device fleet to make decisions, follow up with your team, and ensure everything is
running smoothly. Blackline Analytics provides a variety of pre-defined reports and filters to
explore your data.
For more information, please see Blackline Analytics.

©2022 Blackline Safety Corp G6 Technical User Manual |8
Rev. 01 2022-10-21
1.3 COMMUNICATION INTERVALS
By default, G6 automatically connects and synchronizes with Blackline Live every 24 hours and
while secured in G6 Dock. G6 also connects with Blackline Live when a high urgency
notification is activated.
NOTE: More frequent connections to Blackline Live can impact G6’s battery life. For more
information, refer to Battery.
If G6 is unable to connect and synchronize with Blackline Live, event data is stored on the
device and communicated to the Blackline Safety Cloud during the next scheduled
synchronization.
IMPORTANT: If you want to retrieve data directly from your device, Blackline Safety
recommends powering off the device when it is safe to do so and contacting Customer Care for
assistance.
1.4 WHAT’S IN THE BAG
G6 comes with:
•G6 personal safety monitoring device
•Metal alligator clip
•Pre-installed single-gas sensor
•G6 Getting Started Guide
•G6 certification and support card

9 |G6 Technical User Manual ©2022 Blackline Safety Corp
2022-10-21 Rev. 01
1.5 HARDWARE DETAILS
Figure 1-1: G6 Front

©2022 Blackline Safety Corp G6 Technical User Manual |10
Rev. 01 2022-10-21
Figure 1-2: G6 Back
Figure 1-3: G6 Side
Figure 1-4: G6 Top
Figure 1-5: G6 Bottom

11 |G6 Technical User Manual ©2022 Blackline Safety Corp
2022-10-21 Rev. 01
1.6 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Optional accessories available for G6 include:
•G6 Dock (G6-DOCK-NA)
•G6 charge clip and USB charge cable
(ACC-G6-CLPCAB)
•G6 calibration cap and tubing
(ACC-G6-CALTUB)
•G6 intrinsically safe screen protector
(ACC-G6-SP)
1.7 BATTERY
G6 is equipped with a rechargeable battery.
The following activity will impact G6 battery life:
•Cellular connectivity
•GPS synchronization
•Quantity and duration of:
Manual bump tests and calibrations (not in G6 Dock)
Low and high urgency notifications
Manual synchronizations with Blackline live
•Length of time to resolve notifications/Home screen banners
Blackline Safety recommends charging the battery on a regular schedule. For information on
purchasing G6 charging accessories, contact Customer Care.

©2022 Blackline Safety Corp G6 Technical User Manual |12
Rev. 01 2022-10-21
2OPERATION
Interacting with G6 is easy with its LCD display and push button menu system.
NOTE: This manual describes all available options. Your screen may be different, depending on
your device’s configuration.
2.1 G6 PUSH BUTTONS
Center button
Press and hold for 3seconds to
power on G6.
Press to enter the Global Navigation
menu, and to confirm navigation
banner selections.
Navigation buttons
Press to navigate the current screen
and confirm navigation banner
selections.

13 |G6 Technical User Manual ©2022 Blackline Safety Corp
2022-10-21 Rev. 01
2.2 POWERING ON G6
Powering on G6 initiates the device start-up sequence. The start-up sequence depends on the
device’s configuration and occurs any time the device is powered on.
NOTE: Blackline Safety recommends powering on G6 in a known clean environment.
To power on G6:
1. Press and hold the center button for 3 seconds.
G6 will power on and the Blackline Safety screen will
display.
2. G6 connects to Blackline Live and initializes your device,
performing a hardware self test of lights, sound, and
vibration indicators.
NOTE:
Your device will only display the G6 update
complete screen during the power on sequence if your
device has been restarted due to a firmware
installation. Firmware installation is initiated using the
Update device menu or by removing a device from G6
Dock.

©2022 Blackline Safety Corp G6 Technical User Manual |14
Rev. 01 2022-10-21
NOTE:
Ensure you allow adequate time for the device
to complete the required updates. Initialization may
take up to 30 minutes if an O2device requires an
extended amount of time to stabilize its sensor.
If G6 requires additional time to establish a network
connection, the device enters an extended initialization
sequence.
If G6 is unable to connect and update, the initialization
process will time out. The device will attempt to
connect at the next synchronization interval, or in the
event of a high urgency notification.
NOTE:
In the event the initialization process times out,
G6 will remain fully operational and able to detect its
target gas.
If G6 is configured to zero on start up, your device will
indicate whether the operation was successful. If the
zero was unsuccessful, use the Gas options menu to
manually zero your device. For more information, refer
to Zeroing G6.
3. When configuration is complete, the device’s pre-
configured organization name and Device ID
information displays.
When the Home screen opens, the detector is
operational.
For more information on the Home screen, refer to
Home screen.

15 |G6 Technical User Manual ©2022 Blackline Safety Corp
2022-10-21 Rev. 01
2.2.1 POWERING OFF G6
Although G6 is meant for continuous use, you can manually shut down G6 using your device’s
Device settings menu. For more information, refer to Power off Menu.
NOTE: If G6 powers off due to low battery, you can re-charge the device. For more information
on purchasing charging accessories, contact Customer Care. For more information on G6 low
battery notifications, refer to Low battery.
2.3 G6 LCD DISPLAY
2.3.1 HOME SCREEN
The Home screen conveys the current device (event) status, and information about the type of
event (if present) through screen status and banner messages.

©2022 Blackline Safety Corp G6 Technical User Manual |16
Rev. 01 2022-10-21
G6 has three Home screen statuses:
OK status
G6 has no active notifications that require your attention.
Low urgency status
G6 has active low urgency or operational notifications that
require your attention. Monitor the message banner for more
information.
For more information on G6 low urgency and operational
notifications, refer to Low Urgency Notifications and Operational
Notifications.
High urgency status
G6 has active high urgency notifications that require your
immediate attention/interaction. Monitor the message banner
for more information.
For more information on G6 high urgency notifications, refer
to High Urgency Notifications.
IMPORTANT: If G6 has more than one notification simultaneously active, the Home screen
status displays the status of the highest urgency event and the Home screen banner cycles
through all active event banners.

17 |G6 Technical User Manual ©2022 Blackline Safety Corp
2022-10-21 Rev. 01
2.3.2 GLOBAL NAVIGATION MENU
The Global Navigation menu provides access to all your available G6 features.
NOTE: The available items in the Global Navigation menu depend on how G6 is configured in
Blackline Live.
To launch the Global Navigation menu:
1. From the Home screen, select by pressing the center
button. The Global Navigation menu opens.

©2022 Blackline Safety Corp G6 Technical User Manual |18
Rev. 01 2022-10-21
The Global Navigation menu background reflects G6’s current event status and the last menu
item you navigated from is highlighted.
The available Global Navigation menu items are:
Home
Select Home to return to the Home screen.
Compliance
Select Compliance to access information and features related to G6 bump testing,
calibration, and zeroing.
For more information, refer to Gas Detection.
Gas options
Select Gas options to view information about logged gas readings. Use the Gas
options feature to reset a device’s gas reading values. View and manage information
related to the following gas readings:
Peak gas
— Peak gas is not a live reading; it is the highest registered gas reading a
device has experienced through one or more gas events in a 24-hour period. The
reading, and the time and date when it occurred, are displayed.
Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL)
— STEL is the acceptable exposure limit to a toxic
or an irritant substance over a short period of time (time-weighted average), usually
15 minutes. The time interval is configurable by your Blackline Live administrator. STEL
represents the rolling average of a live gas reading over the duration of the
pre-configured time interval.
For more information, refer to Gas Detection.
To navigate the Global Navigation menu:
1. Use the G6 push buttons to navigate and confirm selections on the G6 display.
For more information, refer to G6 Push Buttons.

19 |G6 Technical User Manual ©2022 Blackline Safety Corp
2022-10-21 Rev. 01
2.4 WEARING G6
G6 monitors you best when clipped to your belt or chest pocket. G6 is equipped with a spring-
loaded metal alligator clip that is used to temporarily secure the device in place.
To attach and fasten G6 in place using the metal alligator clip:
1. At the back of the device, open the metal alligator clip.
2. Place the clip over the top of the fabric edge or belt.
3. Snap the clip closed, testing the attachment to ensure the clip is secure.
WARNING:To ensure your device can detect gas, do not cover G6 with clothing.
2.5 USING G6 IN EXTREME WEATHER
G6 is rated to operate in weather conditions as low as -20°C (-4°F) and as high as 55°C (131°F).
G6 will function in temperatures colder than -20°C (-4°F) for short periods of time, but
Blackline Safety does not recommend letting the device’s internal temperature drop
below -20°C (-4°F).
For more details, see Operating Devices in Extreme Weather on the Blackline Support site.
3OPERATIONAL NOTIFICATIONS
Operational notifications are used to communicate events that are
triggered by routine and expected device operations. Operational
notifications provide you with information or prompt you to take
action.
An operational notification includes yellow flashing lights, sound,
vibration (if enabled), and an on-screen message specific to the
event.
NOTE:
Operational notification lights, sound, and vibration
automatically mute after two minutes.
Operational notifications are local to your device. Event data related
to operational notifications is uploaded to Blackline Live during the
scheduled communication interval for your device.

©2022 Blackline Safety Corp G6 Technical User Manual |20
Rev. 01 2022-10-21
3.1 ACKNOWLEDGING OPERATIONAL NOTIFICATIONS
Operational notifications are activated when G6 requires your attention. Operational
notifications repeat until you acknowledge them, or they time out.
NOTE: To allow you to read and understand notifications, and to avoid accidentally muting the
notification, there is a 2-second delay on your ability to acknowledge full screen notifications.
To acknowledge and mute an operational notification:
1. Select by pressing the center button.
If G6 is within compliance (e.g., a bump test or calibration
is due, but not overdue) and free of any gas related
abnormalities, low battery warnings, or device errors,
G6’s Home screen will have an OK status (green).
If G6 is not in compliance (e.g., a bump test or calibration
is overdue), or if gas related abnormalities, low battery
warnings, or device errors are active, G6’s Home screen
will reflect the notification status.
2. To ensure G6 continues to operate correctly, take the
action indicated by the device to address the notification.
3.2 OPERATIONAL NOTIFICATION TYPES
Operational notifications are:
•Bump test overdue (Optional)
•
Calibration overdue (Optional)
•Low battery