G7 BRIDGE
Technical User Manual
CONTENTS
OVERVIEW
Portable satellite & cellular base station ..................................................................................... 2
Blackline Safety Network .................................................................................................................... 3
Blackline Live
web portal .................................................................................................................... 3
Communication technology ............................................................................................................. 4
What’s in the box .................................................................................................................................... 5
Hardware details ......................................................................................................................................6
INTERACTION
Buttons .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
NOTIFICATIONS
SureSafe .........................................................................................................................................................8
CHARGING LIGHT
TeamAlert muster alarm ...................................................................................................................... 10
OPERATING
Requirements .............................................................................................................................................11
Charging ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
Power on ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Reading the LCD screen ....................................................................................................................... 13
Reading the menu .................................................................................................................................. 13
Features ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
TeamAlert muster ......................................................................................................................... 14
Messages ........................................................................................................................................... 15
Settings.......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Pair new devices ...........................................................................................................................16
Diagnostic tools ............................................................................................................................16
LCD Sleep mode .......................................................................................................................................16
Power o ..................................................................................................................................................... 17
MOUNTING
General mounting ................................................................................................................................... 18
Magnetic mount ........................................................................................................................... 18
Multi-purpose mount ................................................................................................................. 19
Optional mounting accessories....................................................................................................... 22
G7 Bridge mounting bracket (not included) ................................................................. 22
Truck anchor points (not included) .................................................................................... 24
Internal dash plate mount (not included) ...................................................................... 25
Optional hardwiring accessories ..................................................................................................... 26
External hardwire kit (not included) ................................................................................... 26
Internal hardwire fuse expander (not included) ..........................................................27
FIRMWARE UPDATES
Over-the-air (OTA) rmware updates ...........................................................................................28
G7 BRIDGE CARE
Weather-sealing plug ............................................................................................................................ 28
SPECIFICATIONS
Detailed specications .......................................................................................................................... 29
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Danger ........................................................................................................................................................... 30
Warning ......................................................................................................................................................... 30
Legal notices .............................................................................................................................................. 31
SUPPORT
Learn more .................................................................................................................................................. 32
Customer Care ...........................................................................................................................................32
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OVERVIEW
PORTABLE SATELLITE & CELLULAR BASE STATION
What is G7 Bridge?
G7 Bridge system is an employee safety monitoring solution that keeps you connected
in remote locations outside cellular coverage. The system is comprised of two parts, the
G7 Bridge portable satellite/cellular base station and the employee-worn G7x or Loner
900 safety monitoring device.
G7 Bridge is self-powered and portable, allowing you to quickly move it from one
vehicle to another.
Equipped with GPS location technology, it can provide your organization with a
simple alternative to elaborate eet management systems. G7 Bridge can mass-notify
employees of hazards, trigger evacuations, connect you to monitoring personnel via
two-way messaging, and account for you on a real-time map, providing a reference
point to manage the fastest possible emergency response.
The G7 Bridge system has your back at all times, no matter your location.
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BLACKLINE SAFETY NETWORK
How am I connected?
The Blackline Safety Network is the cloud-hosted system used to monitor your safety.
It includes 2G/3G cellular networks, satellite networks, our Blackline Live™ web portal
application and your personal safety monitoring device.
G7 Bridge, G7x and Loner 900 require an active service plan in order to connect to
the Blackline Safety Network. Depending on your needs and requirements, there are
various service plan options available, including the option of 24/7 safety monitoring by
Blackline’s Safety Operations Center. 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 Bridge uses the cloud-hosted Blackline Live web portal to monitor and manage all
your workers and devices.
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 eciently send the
help they need.
Blackline Live allows you to create and customize configuration profiles that
determine how a device or a group of devices operates in the field. 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 also empowers employee communications
in the field via text messaging to G7 Bridge.
Blackline Live keeps track of alert history, calibrations and bump tests eliminates the need
to manually retrieve data logs from the eld. All G7 data is communicated in real-time.
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.
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COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
How does G7 Bridge communicate with my personal monitoring device?
G7 Bridge communicates with G7x or Loner 900 devices through an industrial quality
900 MHz radio link. Personal monitoring devices can operate up to 2 km away with
limited obstructions from G7 Bridge.
NOTE: Terrain, foliage, and buildings can reduce the overall 900 MHz radio link range.
How does G7 Bridge communicate with the Blackline Safety Network?
One G7 Bridge can link up to ve G7x or Loner 900 devices to the Blackline Safety
Network through the Iridium satellite network or 2G/3G cellular data.
G7 Bridge is equipped with an internal Iridium satellite radio and antenna that facilitates
communication when outside the range of cellular networks. The transition between
satellite and cellular is automatic and seamless.
When mounted to a vehicle, all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile or boat, G7 Bridge must
remain out in open sky, a minimum of 10 meters (33 feet) away from any buildings. This
will help ensure an unobstructed view to send and receive signals to satellites.
900 MHz Radio Link
3G Cellular
Communication
Iridium Satellite
Communication
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Your G7 Bridge comes with the following components:
G7 Bridge
Sealing plug
Magnetic mount
Multi-purpose mount
Adhesive foam pad
Charging system
• USB cable
• USB power adapter
• Vehicle 5VDC charger
Quick reference wallet card
Technical user manual
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HARDWARE DETAILS
Power button
Charging light
Weatherproof
enclosure
Base Charging port Sealing plug
(removable)
Product label
OK button
Up button
LCD screen
Down button
SureSafe
™
OK
Alarm light
Side lights
Speaker
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INTERACTION
BUTTONS
Interacting with your G7 Bridge is easy with the LCD display and a few buttons.
OK button
Press OK to enter the menu on the LCD
screen and conrm a menu selection.
Power button
Press power to turn on and o, and return
to menu.
Down arrow buttons
Press down arrow to enter or navigate
the menu.
Up arrow buttons
Press up arrow to enter or navigate
the menu.
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NOTIFICATIONS
SureSafe
Are you Connected?
G7 Bridge lets you know its connection status.
Blinking green light
A blinking green SureSafe® light indicates your G7 Bridge is connecting to the Blackline
Safety Network and your safety is not yet monitored.
NOTE: It could take up to two minutes for G7 Bridge to connect to the Blackline Safety
Network.
Solid green light
A solid green SureSafe light indicates you’re connected and being monitored by the
Blackline Safety Network.
Green
SureSafe
Blinking/Solid
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CHARGING LIGHT
Charging Status
G7 Bridge lets you know its battery charging status. The blinking pattern indicates more
battery charging progress.
1 Blink
Charging and your battery level is between 0%-19%.
2 Blinks
Charging and your battery level is between 20%-49%.
3 Blinks
Charging and your battery level is between 50%-69%.
4 Blinks
Charging and your battery level is between 70%-89%.
5 Blinks
Charging and your battery level is between 90%-99%.
Solid red light
Fully charged.
Red
Charging Light
Blinking/Solid
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TeamAlert MUSTER ALARM
Your G7 Bridge has a message for you.
Go back to your G7 Bridge and read the G7 Bridge screen.
When G7 Bridge receives a message from monitoring personnel, each connected
G7x and Loner 900 will inform you with a yellow warning alarm to return back to
G7 Bridge.
The red lights on the side of G7 Bridge will blink when a message has been
received. Read the information on your G7 Bridge screen. Press and hold the OK
button for three seconds to let G7 Bridge know you have read the message, and
to mute the sound and stop the blinking lights. This does not stop the TeamAlert.
To stop, enter the main menu and use the down arrow button to navigate to the
TeamAlert menu. Press the OK button to enter the TeamAlert menu, use the down
button to navigate to stop, then press the OK button to select stop. The LCD
screen will confirm the muster has been stopped.
Sound
TeamAlert muster alarm sound — a constant alarm sound.
NOTE: G7x devices features a built-in LCD screen that will let you know to return back to
G7 Bridge.
Red TeamAlert
Muster Alarm
Rapid Blinking
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OPERATING
REQUIREMENTS
What do I need for my G7 Bridge to operate?
G7x or Loner 900 must be within range of the G7 Bridge radio link
An active service plan for G7 Bridge and any connected G7x or Loner 900
Line of sight from G7 Bridge to Iridium communication satellites, or sucient cellular
network signal to communicate with the Blackline Safety Network
Sucient G7 Bridge battery level when being used as a portable base station or
when powered via G7’s charging port (hard-wiring cable or USB cable plugged into
12VDC vehicle power port)
CHARGING
How do I charge my G7 Bridge?
Remove the sealing plug from the micro USB charging port on G7 Bridge. Insert the
micro USB cable into the charging port.
A blinking red light beside the battery icon will indicate your G7 Bridge is charging. The
LCD screen, and a solid red light will let you know when the device is fully charged.
Blackline recommends that you charge your G7 Bridge for 10 hours. Once charging is
complete, remove the power cable and replace the sealing plug to use as a portable
self-powered base station.
NOTE: If G7 Bridge is in a very low charging state, it may take up to an hour of charging
before the red charging light begins to blink.
How often do I need to charge my G7 Bridge?
If G7 Bridge is being used as a portable base station and not hardwired to a vehicle’s
power system, it will need to be charged regularly based upon the amount of use.
The internal rechargeable battery will provide up to 44 hours of continuous run-time at
room temperature.
NOTE: G7 Bridge is fully operational but not weatherproof while being charged.
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POWER ON
How do I turn on my G7 Bridge?
Press the power button, and wait for the blinking green SureSafe light to turn solid.
It takes approximately two minutes for G7 Bridge to connect to the Blackline Safety
Network.
NOTE: Sucient battery power and access to wireless networks are required to
connect to the Blackline Safety Network. G7 Bridge will automatically use cellular
communications if available, and a clear view of the sky is required for satellite
communications.
How do I connect my personal safety device?
Your G7 Bridge has been pre-programmed and set up to specically pair with your
personal safety monitoring devices. Turn your G7 Bridge on and make sure it has
connected to the Blackline Safety Network. Press and hold the power button on your
G7x or Loner 900 device. Wait for the blinking green SureSafe light on your personal
safety monitoring device to turn solid. Once connected, the green light will stay on and
your safety is being monitored while within range of your G7 Bridge radio link.
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READING THE LCD SCREEN
READING THE MENU
Current communication
network
Number of personal
monitoring devices
connected
Bottom line: The
action that can be
selected
Cellular network
connection strength
Satellite network
connection strength
Battery level
Top line: The
Menu or sub-menu
you are in
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FEATURES
TeamAlert MUSTER
What is TeamAlert Muster?
TeamAlert muster is an alarm sent to all associated connected personal
monitoring devices to return back to G7 Bridge. A TeamAlert muster can be
initiated from the G7 Bridge itself, or when monitoring personnel sends G7
Bridge
a message.
How do I initiate a TeamAlert Muster from G7 Bridge?
In the main menu, use the up or down arrow buttons to navigate to
TeamAlert muster, and press the OK button. Use the down arrow button
to navigate to Start, and press OK. G7 Bridge will go into a TeamAlert
muster alarm and display Muster Started on the LCD screen. All personal
monitoring devices connected to this specic G7 Bridge will go into a
yellow warning alarm.
How do I silence a TeamAlert Muster on G7 Bridge?
Press and hold the OK button for three seconds to let G7 Bridge know you
have read the message, and to mute the audible and visual alarm. This does
not stop the TeamAlert.
How do I stop a TeamAlert Muster on G7 Bridge?
Press the OK button to enter the TeamAlert menu, use the down arrow
button to navigate to Stop, and press OK.
NOTE: Stopping the TeamAlert muster will stop the alarm on both the G7
Bridge and all connected personal monitoring devices.
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MESSAGES
How do I receive a message?
G7 Bridge can receive messages from monitoring personnel. When G7
Bridge receives a message, it will inform you with a TeamAlert Muster alarm.
The message will appear on the LCD screen of your G7 Bridge.
Press and hold the OK button for three seconds to let G7 Bridge know you
have read the message, and to mute the sound and stop the blinking lights.
This does not stop the TeamAlert. To stop, press the OK button to enter the
TeamAlert menu, and press the OK button again to stop the muster alarm
from the menu selection.
How do I view the last received message?
You can view the last received message in Message Inbox. When a new
message is received, the previous message is deleted. In the main menu, use
the up or down arrow button to navigate to Message Inbox, and press the OK
button. Press the down arrow button to view the last message, and press OK
to view the full message.
How do I send a message?
You can choose from a list of ten pre-programmed messages to send to
monitoring personnel. In the main menu, use the up or down arrow button
to navigate to Send Message, and press the OK button. Press the up or
down arrow buttons to navigate the pre-programmed message options,
and then press OK to send. The LCD screen will conrm that your message
has been sent.
NOTE: To make changes to the pre-programmed messages, please contact
our Customer Care team.
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SETTINGS
PAIR NEW DEVICES
To pair a personal safety monitoring device that has not been setup to connect with
your G7 Bridge, please contact our Customer Care team.
DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS
Diagnostics contains information about the rmware version and advance satellite
information. This information is not required for typical operations.
LCD SLEEP MODE
What is sleep mode?
To maximize battery life, G7 Bridge will go into sleep mode two minutes after the last button
was pressed. Sleep mode will turn o the LCD screen to reduce power consumption.
How do I wake up G7 Bridge from sleep mode?
Press any button to wake the LCD screen from sleep mode.
NOTE: If the LCD screen does not wake up, the battery may be depleted and will require
charging.
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POWER OFF
How do I shut down?
When powered, G7 Bridge can remain on at all times. When G7 Bridge is powered off,
all connected devices will no longer be monitored.
To shut down G7 Bridge, rst press and hold the power button on all connected G7x
and Loner 900 devices. Each device will go into shutdown sequence, sending your log
off status to the Blackline Safety Network.
After all personal safety monitors have been shut down, if needed you can now power
o your G7 Bridge. Press and hold the power button on G7 Bridge until it goes into
shutdown sequence. Your personal safety monitoring devices are no longer being
monitored.
NOTE: When logging o, ensure G7 Bridge has an unobstructed line of sight to the sky
and the green SureSafe light is solid. A challenging environment with an obstructed
view of the sky can make communication dicult. G7 Bridge may extend the shutdown
sequence up to 20 minutes until all priority messages are transmitted over the cellular
or satellite network.
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MOUNTING
GENERAL MOUNTING
When mounting G7 Bridge, it is important to position it with an unobstructed line of
sight to the sky to communicate with the Iridium satellite network. Ensure it is placed
as high as possible for maximum distance of the 900 MHz radio link between G7
Bridge and connected personal monitoring devices.
G7 Bridge is completely portable and can be permanently or temporarily installed
depending on your needs and requirements.
G7 Bridge includes two mounting options a magnetic mount and a multi-purpose mount.
MAGNETIC MOUNT
What is the magnetic mount?
The magnetic mount can be used to attach G7 Bridge to the roof of a vehicle. It contains
two rare earth magnets providing 224 lb of mounting force.
NOTE: Mount G7 Bridge with caution to avoid scratching vehicle painted surface and
pinching your fingers.
WARNING: Individuals with pacemakers or other medical devices and mechanical
implants should use caution when handling the magnetic mount. Strong magnets can
damage hard drives, credit cards, ID cards, and similar devices that use magnetic media.
Magnetic
mount
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MULTIPURPOSE MOUNT
What is a multi-purpose mount?
A multi-purpose mount can be used to attach G7 Bridge on a non-magnetic surface.
To use the double-sided adhesive provided, ensure the surface is clean, remove the
backing from the adhesive foam pad and stick to the bottom of the multi-purpose
mount. Remove the second adhesive backing and firmly press the multi-purpose
mount onto flat surface. For best results, allow 24 hours for adhesive bond to set.
Alternatively, you can attach the multi-purpose mount to a surface with a
polyurethane industrial adhesive, tie wraps, screw fasteners, or hook and loop
fasteners. For these optional methods, the multi-purpose mount has two tie-wrap
slots and eight screw hole locations.
NOTE: The multi-purpose mount is fabricated from glass-filled nylon. If using industrial
adhesive, confirm it is appropriate for both nylon and your mounting surface.
Multi-purpose
mount
Adhesive
foam pad
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How do I attach G7 Bridge to the magnetic or multi-purpose mount?
Slide bottom of G7 Bridge at an angle onto the base of the magnetic or multi-purpose
mount, then snap G7 Bridge into the base release clip.
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How do I remove G7 Bridge from the magnetic or multi-purpose mount?
To remove G7 Bridge from the mount, use a screwdriver, key, or similar tool to push the
mount release clip towards the G7 Bridge.
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OPTIONAL MOUNTING ACCESSORIES
G7 BRIDGE MOUNTING BRACKET NOT INCLUDED
The G7 Bridge Mounting Bracket can be used to attached G7 Bridge to a vehicle roof
rack, bed rack, tool box, and pole or post. It comes with dierent u-bracket sizes for easy
attachment, and a secured locking mechanism with a key for additional security.
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How do I mount to a roof rack, bed rack, or pole/post?
Screw the multi-purpose mount to the G7 Bridge Mounting Bracket plate. Attach the
G7 Bridge Mounting Bracket to roof rack, bed rack or pole/post using the appropriate
u-bracket size. Slide and snap G7 Bridge into the multi-purpose mount, and lock the G7
Bridge Mounting Bracket with key for additional security.
How do I mount to a tool box?
G7 Bridge can be mounted to a truck bed tool box if it has an unobstructed line of sight
to the sky. Screw the multi-purpose mount to the G7 Bridge Mounting Bracket plate,
and screw the plate to the side of the tool box. Slide and snap G7 Bridge into the
multi-purpose mount, and lock G7 Bridge Mounting Bracket with key for additional
security. Ensure the LCD screen is facing outwards for operation.
NOTE: Avoid attaching G7 Bridge Mounting Bracket to lid, or where the tool box
would open.
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TRUCK ANCHOR POINTS NOT INCLUDED
Truck anchor points can be used with the G7 Bridge Mounting Bracket to attach G7
Bridge to mounting points on a truck bed rail.
How do I mount to a truck bed rail?
Screw the anchor point into the truck bed rail, and then attach the G7 Bridge Mounting
Bracket to the anchor point using screws. Screw the multi-purpose mount to the G7
Bridge Mounting Bracket plate. Slide and snap G7 Bridge into the multi-purpose mount,
and lock G7 Bridge Mounting Bracket with key for additional security.
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INTERNAL DASH PLATE MOUNT NOT INCLUDED
G7 Bridge can be installed directly to a dash tray under a front windshield of a vehicle. G7
Bridge must not block the vision of the driver, impair the driver’s operation of the vehicle,
or interfere with safety systems such as air bags.
How do I mount to a dash?
Remove the dash tray or portion of the dash you want to mount to. Screw the multipurpose mount to the top of the dash, then screw the dash plate under the dash tray to
secure the mount in place. This is best suited for a Ford F-150 with removable dash tray
to avoid drilling directly into vehicle dashboard.
Alternatively, for easy removal of G7 Bridge, the dash plate can be screwed directly to the top
of the dash, and the magnetic mount can be used to magnetically attach the dash plate.
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OPTIONAL HARDWIRING ACCESSORIES
G7 Bridge has a 44-hour battery life, and can be charged using a vehicle 12 or 24 VDC
power outlet, USB port, or cigarette socket in a vehicle. However, it may be benecial
to hardwire G7 Bridge to your vehicle power system. Prior to installation, consider the
following:
Location near 12 or 24 VDC power
Power circuit controlled by ignition key to avoid battery drainage when vehicle is
not in use
G7 Bridge consumes up to 1.0A of peak current, ensure circuit can handle additional load
EXTERNAL HARDWIRE KIT NOT INCLUDED
The external three-wire hardwire kit is used to hardwire into a vehicle’s 12/24 VDC
power system. Wiring can be done through center/rear brake light, or another external
power source. Ensure the cable is properly grounded.
NOTE: The hardwire cable is six ft in length. Depending on required length, additional
wire may need to be added to cable and appropriately spliced and insulated.
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INTERNAL HARDWIRE FUSE EXPANDER NOT INCLUDED
The three-wire hardwire kit and fuse expander can be used to hardwire into a vehicle’s
12/24 VDC power system. Plug the fuse expander into a fuse box located on driver’s side,
and attach the hardwire kit once the fuse expander is in the panel. Ensure cable is properly
grounded. Cable routing can be done behind headliner on driver’s side and out the rear
brake light to the G7 Bridge on the roof, toolbox, or on truck bed rail if it is close to the
back windshield.
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FIRMWARE UPDATES
OVERTHEAIR OTA FIRMWARE UPDATES
How does G7 Bridge get updated?
To oer new features, Blackline Safety periodically releases over-the-air (OTA)
rmware updates.
G7 Bridge is completely self-contained and capable of OTA updates when brought into
cellular range. G7 Bridge rmware releases will also contain the rmware updates for G7x
and Loner 900 personal safety monitors.
Our Customer Care team will complete OTA rmware updates for your G7 Bridge. If G7
Bridge cannot be brought into cellular reception, contact our Customer Care team to
receive a rmware update kit.
Blackline Safety will contact you directly for specic information about new updates. If you
have any questions, please contact our Customer Care team.
G7 BRIDGE CARE
WEATHERSEALING PLUG
Please ensure the sealing plug is correctly inserted into G7 Bridge at all times when
not charging or when not connected to the vehicle hardwiring cable. This will ensure
G7 Bridge is able to withstand the elements at all times and provide reliable operation
to monitor your safety. Failure to have the sealing plug installed may permit water or
other uids to enter that may cause an electronics failure, which is not covered under
warranty.
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SPECIFICATIONS
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS
Size & Weight
Size: 73 mm x 107 mm x 141 mm (2.87” x 4.21” x 5.55”)
Measurements do not include mount.
Weight: 540 g (19.04 oz)
Buttons & Indicator Lights
Power button: Power on/o
Red light plus buzzer: Safety alert
Green SureSafe™ light: Blinking (powered),
continuous (connected)
LCD Screen: Display menu, battery status,
backhaul link status
Menu Navigation buttons: Up, Down, OK
User Notication
Indicators: Acoustic buzzer, indicator lights LCD
Screen: display notications/messages from backend
Wireless Communication
Radios: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100;
Quad-band GSM/GPRS 850, 900, 1800, 1900; Iridium
Satellite (1621 MHz); ISM band radio (915 MHz)
900 MHz Radio: Americas: 902 – 928 MHz
Australian/New Zealand: 916 – 927 MHz, 1 Watt
Antenna: Internal penta-band; Patch; Printed
Bidirectional communication
Location Technology
GPS Radio: 48 channel high sensitivity
GPS Accuracy: ~5 m (16 ft) outdoors, ~50 m (165 ft) indoors
GPS Real-time location turnaround time: ~20 seconds
900 MHz Radio Link Range
General use: up to 2 km
Hilltop to hilltop: 10+ km
Terrain, foliage, and buildings will aect overall 900
MHz radio link range
Alert Messages
Emergency/Low battery/Power o/Text messages
Mobile Messaging Methods
Remote messaging by email or SMS
Power & Battery
Rechargeable Li-ion battery: 6800 mAh capacity
Battery life: 50 hours @ 20°C (68°F); 44 hours @ -20°C
(-4°F); 14 hours @ -40°C (-40°F); It is recommended that
the hard wire kit is used anytime below -20°C
Charging connector: Micro USB
Environmental
Storage temperature range: -30°C to 75°C (-22°F to 167°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 IP65
Regulatory Compliance
FCC, IC, RCM, RoHS
Contains: FCCID: XPYICGMSNNN, Q639603, KQNMLINK900,
IC: 8595A-ICGMSNNN, 4629A-9603, 2361A-MLINK900
Device Requirements
Activated service plan, satellite communications
requires line-of-sight to satellites, GPS for locating,
safety monitoring requires active 900 MHz and
satellite or cellular connections
Warranty
One year limited factory 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 congurations, alert setups
and reporting.
Wireless Coverage, Activated Service Plans
Cellular coverage: Nearly 150 countries
Satellite coverage: Global
900 MHz operation: ITU Region 2, Australia, New Zealand
Service plan options: Contact Blackline
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DANGER
Do not use G7 Bridge in areas classified as hazardous locations, where there is risk
of explosion due to presence of gas, vapor or dust. G7 Bridge is not certified as
intrinsically safe.
Do no place G7 Bridge in or near open ame.
G7 Bridge is shipped with strong magnets. Use caution when handling these magnets
to prevent personal or property damage. Strong magnets can damage computer
hard drives, credit cards, oppy disks, magnetic ID cards and similar devices that use
magnetic media. Individuals with pacemakers or other medical devices and mechanical
implants should use caution when handling the magnets that accompany G7 Bridge.
WARNING
When in a hospital or other health care facility, observe the restrictions on the use of
mobile devices, such as cellular phones.
Switch Blackline Safety products o before boarding an aircraft and make sure that it
cannot be inadvertently turned on.
Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused.
Do not operate or store Blackline products outside their specied operating
temperature, storage temperature, or humidity rating. Consult the specications 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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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 aliated 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.
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Warranty
Your G7 Bridge 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. Visit http://www.blacklinesafety.com for more
information.
FCC Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. 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 modications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
NOTE: 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 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for further assistance.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This device is only authorized for use in a mobile application. At least 20 cm of separation distance between the G7 Bridge device and
the user’s body must be maintained at all times.
Industry Canada Notice
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.
Industry Canada Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment compiles with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be
installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the G7 Bridge and your person.
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SUPPORT
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CUSTOMER CARE
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