User Guide Modification: 01 26, 2012 A Mobile Worker Safety Device Complementing Loner Mobile
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Table of Contents Safety Precautions DANGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Getting Started Service Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alerts Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Initiating an Emergency Alert (Emergency Latch Use) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Initiating a Silent Emergency Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 About Activity/Motion Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Precautions Blackline GPS 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 GPS Product in or near an open flame or in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation of any electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres can constitute a safety hazard.
Do Not: Operate Blackline GPS products outside their specified operating temperature. Consult the specifications section. Store Blackline GPS products outside their specified storage temperature. Consult the specifications section. Operate Blackline GPS products outside their specified humidity rating. Consult the specifications section. Dispose of Blackline GPS products in your household trash. Seek advice from your local electronics recycling authority.
Getting Started Service Activation Your Loner FDU requires a valid Loner Mobile application license operating on a supported smart phone. Contact your company’s safety coordinator or Blackline GPS customer care at customercare@blacklinegps.com to obtain a license. Please see Using the Loner FDU for detailed instructions. NOTE: Service activation requires a valid credit card or, a credit account setup with Blackline GPS .
Requirements The Loner FDU promotes a safe work environment for you when: Bluetooth communication has been established with the smartphone running Loner Mobile. The Loner FDU and the smart phone both have sufficient battery capacity to operate. You are wearing the device and carrying the associated smartphone. The Loner Mobile application must be activated in a Loner Portal account. For complete protection Loner Mobile must have a cellular connection and good GPS signal strength.
Using the Loner FDU Loner FDU Hardware Details The Loner FDU is rugged and purpose-built for monitoring you as a mobile worker. Physical details are outlined below. 8 Physical Feature Use Charging Port Charges the Loner FDU. Power Button & Indicator Light Powers the Loner FDU and indicates the Bluetooth connection status. Acknowledge Button Acknowledges alert messages on the Loner FDU. Indicator Light Array Indicates the Loner FDU is in an Alarm state.
Indicator Light Array Power Button & Indicator Light Emergency Latch (pull) Acknowledge Button (push) Belt Clip Product Label Charging Light (on bottom) Charging Port 9
Charging Loner FDU Plug the wall charger into an electrical outlet. 1. Insert the Micro USB Cable Plug into the corresponding Micro USB Charging Jack on the charging clip ensuring the USB symbol on the cable faces the flat side of the charging clip. 2. Slide the charging clip onto the Loner FDU using the guides to align the clip with the Charging Port on the device. 3. Completely charge the Loner FDU for two hours. 4. Remove the charging clip from the Loner FDU.
5. In the Loner FDU search screen, select Search to search for available Bluetooth devices. This process may take a few minutes as all Bluetooth devices within range will be displayed. 6. Select the Loner FDU from the list that corresponds to the Unit ID on the Product Label. 7. The smart phone and the Loner FDU will establish communications. 8. Once paired, the Loner FDU green Indicator Light will remain on continuously.
Loner FDU Light Behaviour The Loner FDU features a Power Button Indicator Light and a Red Charging Light. Please see below for the light behaviour. Light Behaviour Power Button Indicator Light Red Charging Light Light Flashing Indicates the Loner FDU is powered and connecting to the smartphone. Indicates the Loner FDU is charging. Light On Indicates that the Loner FDU is powered and connected to the smartphone. Indicates that the Loner FDU is fully charged.
Loner FDU Annunciation Patterns The Loner FDU features audible, tactile and visual indicators for annunciating different types of messages. Please see below for these patterns.
Alerts Alert messages are configured for Loner Mobile and Loner FDU through the Loner Portal web application. Alerts are displayed in Loner Portal and can be sent via email and SMS to safety monitoring personnel. Alerts An alert is a message that communicates a device or system level event such as an Emergency Alert or a Low Battery Alert. Depending on the priority level of the Alert, different action must be taken by safety-monitoring personnel.
Initiating an Emergency Alert (Emergency Latch Use) If you are in an emergency situation, perform the following: 1. Open the Emergency Latch. 2. Loner FDU will annunciate the alarm pattern to notify others nearby of the event. 3. Loner FDU will instantly send an Emergency Message to Loner Mobile. 4. Loner Mobile will acknowledge the message and instantly send the Emergency Message to monitoring personnel. 5.
5. Loner Mobile will acknowledge the message and instantly send the Emergency Message to monitoring personnel. 6. Loner Mobile will NOT annunciate the Emergency Alarm pattern (it will remain silent). 7. The Silent Alarm can be canceled in Loner Mobile at any time. The Loner FDU will return to normal operation. If the user cancels a Silent Emergency Alert in Loner Mobile, this does not clear the alert within the Loner Portal user account. Monitoring personnel are required to address the safety incident.
If you have not cancelled the alert within 30 seconds, the Fall Detected Alert is sent, initiating the alert escalation process. The Loner FDU will annunciate the high alarm pattern until the alert is canceled or the battery is depleted. Cancelling a Fall Detected Alert: 1. Press and hold the Acknowledge Button for 3 seconds. 2. After three seconds, the alarm pattern will be silenced and the Loner FDU will return to regular operation.
About Low Battery Detection The Loner FDU monitors the battery level of the device. If the battery level drops below 10% of battery capacity, a Low Battery Alert will be sent and the Loner FDU will annunciate the low battery alarm pattern. The Loner FDU will continue all of the alarms until one of the following occurs: The Loner FDU is powered off. The Loner FDU automatically shuts down with a depleted battery. The Loner FDU is plugged in for recharging.
Specifications Specifications for Loner FDU Software Compatibility Loner Mobile version 3.x for BlackBerry Size & Weight Power off Power & Battery Size: 51 mm W x 32 mm H x 62 mm L (2.01”W x 1.26” H x 2.44” L) Weight: 75 g (2.
Loner FDU Care Considerations Regarding Use and Storage of the Loner FDU The Loner FDU meets IP65 ingress protection ensuring that under normal operation no dirt or water can enter the device. Storage temperature range of: -30 to 75°C (-22 to 167°F). Operating temperature range of: -20 to 55°C (-4 to 131°F). Charging temperature: 0 to 45° C (32 to 113° F). More details can be found in the specifications section.
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