Blackline Safety Loner M6 User manual

User Guide
Mobile Worker Safety Device
Alert.Locate.Respond.
SureSafe™
Safety Monitoring conrmation light

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Legal Notices
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UltimateSense, Protect. Share. Connect. and Blackline are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Blackline Safety Corp. All other brands, product names,
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Warranty
Your Loner device is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for up to one year from date of purchase. For further details regarding your Blackline
warranty, please refer to your Terms and Conditions of Service.
More information and support visit: http://www.blacklinesafety.com
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. Changes or modications not expressly approved by the manufacturer 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.
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.
Notication 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 dispositif.
RF Exposure Statement
For body worn operation, Loner 900 has been tested and meets the FCC and IC guidelines for RF exposure when used with the Blackline Safety belt clip
designated for Loner 900. Use with other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC and IC guidelines for RF exposure.
Déclaration d’exposition RF
Pour utilisation sur le corps, Loner 900 a été testé et répond aux directives de la FCC et IC d’exposition aux radiofréquences lorsqu’il est utilisé avec le clip ceinture
Blackline Safety désigné pour Loner 900. Utilisation avec d’autres accessoires peut ne pas assurer le respect des directives de la FCC et IC d’exposition aux
radiofréquences.

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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions
DANGER & WARNING.....................................................................4
Getting Started
Activate your Device .....................................................................6
Overview
Requirements ............................................................................7
Contents .................................................................................7
Using Loner M6
Loner M6 Hardware Details...............................................................8
Charging Loner M6......................................................................10
Turning Loner M6 On ...................................................................11
Turning Loner M6 O ...................................................................11
Loner M6 Green Suresafe Light Behaviours ..............................................11
Loner M6 Light Annunciation Patterns...................................................12
Ensuring Protection with Loner M6 ......................................................12
Alerts
Understanding Alerts ...................................................................13
Understanding Notications ............................................................14
Conrmation of Alerts...................................................................14
Initiating an Emergency Alert (Emergency Latch Use)....................................14
Silencing Emergency Alert (Emergency Latch Use) ......................................14
Initiating a Silent Emergency Alert.......................................................15
Motion/Activity Monitoring .............................................................15

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Cancelling a Pending No-motion Alert ..................................................15
Silencing a No-motion Alert .............................................................15
About Checking In ......................................................................16
Cancelling a Pending Missed Check-in Alert:.............................................16
Silencing a Missed Check-in Alert........................................................16
About Fall Impact Detection ............................................................15
Performance Expectations of the Fall Detection System..................................16
Cancelling a Pending Fall Detected Alert ................................................16
Silencing a Fall Detected Alert ...........................................................17
Receiving a Voice Call ...................................................................17
Low Battery Detection ..................................................................17
Specications
Specications for Loner M6 ..............................................................18
Loner M6 Care
Consideration Regarding Use and Storage of Loner M6 ..................................19
Customer Care
Customer Care for LonerM6 .............................................................19

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Safety Precautions
Blackline takes your safety and the safety of those around you very
seriously. It is important for you to be aware of the following precautions.
DANGER
Do not place a Blackline Safety product in or near an open ame or in the
presence of ammable gases or fumes.
Turn Loner o when you are near petrol stations, fuel depots, chemical plants,
or where blasting operations are in progress. Operation of any electrical equip-
ment in potentially explosive atmospheres can constitute a safety hazard.
WARNING
When in a hospital or other health care facility, observe the restrictions
on the use of mobile devices, such as cellular phones. Do not operate
Blackline Safety products where you are not able to operate your mobile/cel-
lular phone.
Switch Blackline Safety products o before boarding an aircraft and make
sure that it cannot be inadvertently turned on. To prevent interference with
communication systems the operation of wireless applications, including
Blackline Safety products, is forbidden aboard aircraft. Failure to observe
these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of cellular services to
the oender, legal action, or both.
Road safety comes rst. Do not operate a Blackline Safety product while you
are driving a vehicle. Park your vehicle before operating a Blackline Safety
product, or using your mobile phone to interface to the Blackline Safety
service.
Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operation of this product,
or similar products, must always be supervised by an adult. Do not allow chil-
dren access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them
to handle any cables.

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Loner M6 meets the regulatory requirements for RF exposure provided that the following
separation distances are maintained.
Scenario Requirement
Between head and
Loner M6
Keep Loner M6 10 mm away from your head
Between body and
Loner M6
Loner M6 may be used anywhere against your body (0 mm
separation)
Do Not operate Blackline products outside their specied operating temperature. Consult
the specications section.
Do Not store Blackline products outside their specied storage temperature. Consult the
specications section.
Do Not operate Blackline products outside their specied humidity rating.
Do Not operate Blackline products in direct sunlight.
Do Not dispose of Blackline products in your household trash. Seek advice from your local
electronics recycling authority. Blackline products may contain an internal lithium-ion
battery pack.

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Overview
The Blackline Safety Loner M6 dedicated safety device provides multi-layered safety for
you as a mobile worker. This guide provides information that you will nd helpful to
comfortably operate your Loner M6 device. Loner M6 contains the following internal
components:
nWireless radio and antenna
nHigh sensitivity assisted GPS receiver
nLarge capacity 1200 mAh rechargeable battery
nTri-axis accelerometers
nTri-axis gyroscope
nVoice call functionality
nVibration motor
nEmergency latch
nPower button and indicator light
nIndicator light array
nAlarm speaker
nUSB interface for charging
nIntegrated weather-proof and dust-proof case
Getting Started
Activate your Device
Activation of Loner®M6 device is managed within your Loner® Portal account by the
Blackline Customer Care team. If a Loner Portal account has not been created, our
Blackline Customer Care team can provide assistance.
North America toll-free: 1-877-869-7212
Americas telephone: [phone]
Americas email: [e-mail]
Europe and international telephone: [phone]
Europe and international email: [e-mail]
Web: www.blacklinesafety.com

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Requirements
Loner M6 monitors your safety when:
nIt has been activated in a Loner Portal user account
nIt has sucient battery capacity to operate
nIt has sucient wireless signal level to communicate data
nIt has sucient GPS signal coverage to compute locations
nYou are wearing the device
Contents
nLoner M6 with metal clothing clip (removable)
nMicro USB charging clip
nCharging cable
nWall charger
nPlastic belt clip and screw
nLoner M6 user guide
Loner M6 Service Plan
Various service plan options are available depending on your feature level
requirements. Contact Blackline for more information.

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Using Loner M6
Ensuring Protection with Loner M6
When safety monitoring is required, perform the following to ensure you are being
protected with Loner M6.
1. Press the power button to turn on Loner M6.
The Power Button Indicator Light on Loner M6 will blink while establishing a
network connection. The vibration motor vibrates and the beeper annunciates the
power on sequence. Loner M6 will continue to ash the Power Button Indicator
Light while it is establishing a network connection.
2. Wait for Loner M6 to establish a network connection. The Power Button Indicator
Light remains on continuously.
3. Wear Loner M6 on your belt at your hip at all times that you require remote safety
monitoring. Perform your work duties as you normally would. Loner M6 automates
remote monitoring of your safety.
4. Power down Loner M6 when remote monitoring of your safety is no longer
required.
vThe Loner M6 logo must face outward, away from your body for optimum GPS and fall
detection performance.

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VoiceCall capability requires a voice plan
Various service plan options are available depending on your feature
level requirements. Contact Blackline for more information.
Physical Feature Use
Power Button &
SureSafe™
Indicator Light
Powers Loner M6 and indicates monitoring status to the
Blackline Safety Network
Check-in Button Used to check-in and silence the device during an auto-
matic alert
Indicator Light Array Indicates Loner M6 is in an Alarm state
Conrmation LED Indicates that an alert generated from the Loner M6i is
being remotely managed by monitoring personnel (blue)
Emergency Latch Sends an emergency alert to monitoring personnel
Charging Light Indicates the charging state
Product Label Provides device information, unit ID and activation code
Metal Belt Clip Attaches Loner M6 to a belt
Charging Port Charges Loner M6
Removable Micro USB
Charging Clip
Adapts Micro USB cable to charging port for charging
Loner M6
Microphone Allows you to speak to monitoring personnel
Speaker Enables audible sound to be received
Loner M6 Hardware Details
Loner M6 is rugged and purpose-built for monitoring your safety. Physical details are
outlined below.

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Removable micro USB charging clip
Charging port
Product label
Belt clip
SureSafe
indicator light and
power button
(green)
Conrm button (push)
Emergency latch (pull)
Charging light
(red, on bottom)
Indicator light array
(red)
Conrmation LED
(blue)
Muster Alarm LED
(yellow)
Speaker
Microphone

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Speaker
Charging Loner M6
1. Plug the wall charger into an electrical outlet.
2. Insert the micro USB Cable Plug into the corresponding micro USB charging
jack on the charging clip and insert the other USB plug into wall charger.
3. Slide the charging clip onto Loner M6 using the guides to align the clip with the
charging port on the device.
4. Completely charge Loner M6 for six hours.
5. Remove the charging clip from Loner M6.
vCharging Loner M6 turns the device O ensuring it will not trigger alerts while charging.
vBlackline recommends charging LonerM6 after each shift to ensure the device is fully
charged for the next shift.
Charging Status
While charging, you can determine the charging progress by observing the charging light
located at the base of the device.
Red Charging
Light Behaviour
Description
Light ashing Indicates LonerM6 is charging
Light On Indicates that LonerM6 is fully charged
Light O Indicates that LonerM6 is not charging

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Turning Loner M6 On
1. Press the Power Button to turn LonerM6 on. The beeper, the alarm status light and
vibration motor will chirp once. The SureSafe power button indicator light will blink
as LonerM6 connects.
vLonerM6 needs to have sucient battery power to connect to the Blackline Safety
Network. Establishing this connection typically takes approximately one minute, but
may require longer in some situations.
vIf Loner M6 fails to connect to Blackline’s servers, the green SureSafe light on Loner M6
will ash and if enabled, Loner M6 will enter a no-communication alarm state. See the
Loner M6 local alarms section for more details.
Turning Loner M6 O
When you no longer require Loner M6 to monitor your safety, follow these steps for
turning o the device:
1. Press and hold the Power Button for approximately three seconds until Loner stops
beeping to power the device o.
The beeper will sound three long beeps while the power button is pressed. The
vibration motor vibrates for three long pulses. The beeper, vibration motor and
Power Button Indicator Light will turn o after the shutdown is complete.
vThe Loner M6 will ash the indicator light array during the shutdown sequence.
vIf Loner M6 is plugged in to charge, it will automatically turn o to avoid false alerts.
Loner M6 Green SureSafe Indicator Light
LonerM6 features a green Suresafe Power Button Indicator Light. Please see below for the
light behaviour.

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Green SureSafe
Light Behaviour
Description
Light ashing Indicates LonerM6 is powered and connecting to Blackline’s
monitoring infrastructure via the wireless network, or logging
o the server.
Light on
continuously
Indicates that LonerM6 is powered and connected to
Blackline’s Safety Network via the wireless network.
Light o Indicates that LonerM6 is powered o or the battery
is depleted.
vLonerM6 is referred to as being oine and is not connected to Blackline’s monitoring
infrastructure when the SureSafe Indicator Light is blinking or the device is powered o.
vLonerM6 is referred to as being online and connected to the to Blackline’s monitoring
infrastructure when the SureSafe Indicator Light is on continuously.
Loner M6 Local Alarms
Loner M6 features audible, tactile and visual indicators for annunciating dierent types of
messages. Please see below for these patterns.
Type Beeper Vibration
motor
Indicator
light array
Pending Alarm Slow alarm
pattern
Single repeating
vibrate
Slow ash
High alarm Fast alarm pattern Double repeating
vibrate
Fast ash
Low battery Single beep once
every 5 minutes
No vibration Single ash
once every
5 minutes

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Alerts & Notications
Automatic and manually triggered safety alerts are communicated to monitoring
personnel. Alert messages are congured for Loner M6 through the Loner Portal user
account. Loner Portal displays alerts and they can be sent via email and text to safety
monitoring personnel.
Understanding Alerts
An alert is a message that communicates a potential safety incident, such as an
Emergency Alert. Alerts are related to potential safety incidents and require life-cycle
management by monitoring personnel within Loner Portal. Depending on the priority
level of the Alert and per your organization’s emergency response protocol dierent
action must be taken by safety-monitoring personnel.
Alert Explanation
Emergency alert Loner M6 sends an Emergency Alert if the Emergency
Latch has been pulled.
Silent alert Loner M6 sends a Silent Emergency alarm if the acknowl-
edge button is pressed until vibration stops (about 3
seconds)
Fall impact detected
alert
Loner M6 sends a Fall Detected Alert when the device has
detected a fall AND you have not pressed the conrm but-
ton within the congured amount of time.
No-motion alert Loner M6 sends a No-motion Alert when the device
does not detect motion for 2 minutes AND you have not
canceled the pending message within 30 seconds.
Missed check-in alert Loner M6 sends a missed Check-in alert when you have
been prompted to check in and you have not cancelled
the pending alert.
Voice call alert Initiated when the Loner M6 receives an incoming call
from monitoring personnel. The device will go into high
alarm, accompanied by a blue light. The alarm will stop
once the call has been received. The blue light will remain
on until the alert has been resolved.
vAll alerts are congurable.
vSpeak to your safety team to learn what features have been implemented for your
Loner M6.

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Understanding Notications
A notication is a message that communicates a system level event to monitoring
personnel, such as a Low-battery Notication. These messages describe how the overall
Loner system may not oer safety monitoring coverage at the present time, or in the
future.
Notication Explanation
Low-battery
notication
Loner M6 sends a Low-battery Notication if the internal battery
level falls below 20% by default
On-network
notication
Loner M6 sends an On-network notication when it has logged
onto the Blackline Safety Network
O-network
notication
Loner M6 sends an O-network notication when it has logged o
the Blackline Safety Network due to being deliberately powered
down.
Conrmation of Alerts
Loner M6 will activate its blue conrmateion LED on the left and right sides of the
indicator light array when monitoring personnel has acknowledged an alarm sent by the
LonerM6. Once monitoring personnel have resolved the alarm, the light will shut o. If an
alarm is generated while the conrmation light is on, the light will turn o until the new
alarm has been acknowledged.
Initiating an Emergency Alert (Emergency Latch Use)
To trigger an emergency alert:
1. Open the Emergency Latch. LonerM6 will instantly send an Emergency Message to
Blackline Safety Network and monitoring personnel. Loner M6 will annunciate the
high alarm pattern to notify others nearby of the event.
vThis alert maybe optionally be disabled. Contact your organization’s safety team
regarding how your Loner M6 is congured.
vThe alarm pattern on LonerM6 will continue until the Emergency Alert has been
canceled or the battery is depleted.
Silencing the Emergency Alert
1. Return the Emergency Latch to the closed position.
2. Press and hold the conrm button until the alarm stops, approximately 3 seconds.
The alarm pattern will be silenced and LonerM6 will return to regular operation.
vIf the user silences an Emergency Alert, this does not cancel the alert within the Loner
Portal monitoring account. Monitoring personnel are required to manage safety
through to resolution.

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Initiating a Silent Emergency Alert
If you are in an emergency situation where you would prefer to not alert others in the area
,a silent emergency may be triggered, perform the following:
1. Push and hold the conrm button until the vibration stops - two full pulses,
LonerM6 will vibrate for 3 seconds, pause and then vibrate for 2 more seconds. A
Silent Emergency Message will be sent to monitoring personnel.
vLonerM6 will NOT annunciate the alarm pattern (it will remain silent).
vLonerM6 will return to normal operation. You cannot cancel the Silent Emergency.
Monitoring personnel are required to manage the safety alert through to resolution.
No Motion Detection
LonerM6 is constantly monitoring your motion to detect a possible person -down
motionless incident. If Loner M6 has not detected motion within a programmable
time period, it will prompt you to conrm your safety, entering the alarm mode and
annunciating the low alarm pattern. If you do not require assistance, you have 30 seconds
to cancel the alert by pressing the conrm button.
vThe time window and sensitivity of No-motion detection are congurable in the Loner
Portal.
Cancelling a Pending No-motion Alert
1. Press the conrm button until the alarm pattern is silenced (about 1 second and
LonerM6 will return to regular operation.
Silencing a No-motion Alert
If you have not cancelled the alert within 30 seconds, the No-motion Alert is
communicated to monitoring personnel, initiating the alert escalation process. LonerM6
will annunciate the high alarm pattern and will continue until the alert is silenced or the
battery is depleted.
1. Press and hold the conrm button until the alarm pattern is silenced -
approximately 3 seconds. LonerM6 will return to regular operation.
vIf the user silences a No-motion alert, this does not clear the alert within the Loner
Portal monitoring account. Monitoring personnel are required to manage the safety
alert through to resolution.

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About Checking In
LonerM6 can be congured in Loner Portal to request a periodical check-in. During the
Check-in period, Loner M6 will enter the alarm mode and annunciate the low alarm
pattern to indicate a pending Missed Check-in alert. If you do not require assistance, you
have 30 seconds to check-in and avoid a false alarm.
Checking In
1. Press the conrm button until the alarm pattern is silenced (about 1 second and
LonerM6 will return to regular operation.
Silencing a Missed Check-in
If you have not cancelled the alert within 30 seconds, the Missed Check-in Alert is sent,
initiating the alert escalation process. Loner M6 will annunciate the high alarm pattern
until the alert is cancelled or the battery is depleted.
1. Press and hold the conrm button until the alarm pattern is silenced -
approximately 3 seconds. LonerM6 will return to regular operation.
vIf the user silences a missed Check-in alert, this does not clear the alert within the Loner
Portal monitoring account. Monitoring personnel are required to manage the safety
alert through to resolution.
About Fall Detection
LonerM6 is constantly monitoring your motion for falls. If LonerM6 detects a fall impact,
it will enter the pending alarm mode and annunciate the low alarm pattern to indicate
a pending Fall Detected alert. If you do not require assistance, you have 30 seconds to
cancel the alert.
Cancelling a Pending Fall Detected Alert
1. Press the conrm button until the alarm pattern is silenced (about 1 second and
LonerM6 will return to regular operation.
Silencing a Fall Detected Alert
If you have not cancelled the alert within 30 seconds, the Fall Detected Alert is sent to
monitoring personnel, initiating the alert escalation process. Loner M6 will annunciate
the high alarm pattern and will continue until the alert is cancelled or the battery is
depleted.
1. Press and hold the conrm button until the alarm pattern is silenced -
approximately 3 seconds. LonerM6 will return to regular operation.

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vIf the user silences a fall detected alert, this does not clear the alert within the Loner
Portal user account. Monitoring personnel are required to manage the safety alert
through resolution
Voice Call Functionality
If enabled with the voice service plan, Loner M6 has the capability to receive calls from the
monitoring personnel to provide assistance during the management of an alert.
Receiving a Voice Call
1. When a voice call has been initiated, the device will annunciate the high alarm
pattern accompanied by a blue ashing light.
2. To silence the high alarm, press and hold the conrm button on the latch until
the alarm stops, approximately 3 seconds. The blue light will continue to ash,
signifying that an incoming call has been initiated.
3. Once the caller has been connected, the device will generate a long beep
signifying the beginning of two-way voice calling.
4. If the device is attached to your hip, remove and hold Loner M6 near your face,
as you would a two-way radio. If the device is attached to your chest pocket, no
removal is necessary.
5. Once the call is complete, the caller will end the call by resolving the alert. The
device will generate a long beep signifying the end of the call. The device user
cannot end the call from the Loner M6 device. The blue light on the device will go
o once the call has ended.
vDuring a two-way voice call, the volume can be switched between the high and low
levels by pressing the conrm button on the latch once.
Low Battery Notication
LonerM6 monitors the battery level of the device. If the battery level drops below 20% of
battery capacity (congurable), a Low Battery Alert will be sent to monitoring personnel
and LonerM6 will annunciate the low battery notication alarm
LonerM6 will continue all of the alarms until one of the following occurs:
vLonerM6 automatically shuts down with a depleted battery or when Loner M6 is
plugged in for charging.
vLonerM6 sends a LonerM6 Powered O by Low Battery message to Blackline ‘s Safety
Network before nally powering o.