G7 BRIDGE Technical User Manual
CONTENTS OVERVIEW Portable satellite & cellular base station...................................................................................... 2 Blackline Safety Network ..................................................................................................................... 3 Blackline Live web portal..................................................................................................................... 3 Communication technology................................................
MOUNTING General mounting.................................................................................................................................... 18 Magnetic mount............................................................................................................................ 18 Multi-purpose mount.................................................................................................................. 19 Optional mounting accessories..........................................
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.
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.
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.
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 G7 BRIDGE TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 5
HARDWARE DETAILS Speaker Weatherproof enclosure Charging light OK button Power button Up button Down button OK SureSafe™ LCD screen Product label Base Charging port Side lights Alarm light 6 || G7 BRIDGE TECHNICAL USER MANUAL Sealing plug (removable)
INTERACTION BUTTONS Interacting with your G7 Bridge is easy with the LCD display and a few buttons. Power button Press power to turn on and off, and return to menu. OK button Press OK to enter the menu on the LCD screen and confirm a menu selection. Up arrow buttons Press up arrow to enter or navigate the menu. Down arrow buttons Press down arrow to enter or navigate the menu.
NOTIFICATIONS GREEN CONNECTIVITY LIGHT Are you Connected? G7 Bridge lets you know its connection status. Green Connectivity light Blinking/Solid Blinking green light A blinking green connectivity 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.
CHARGING LIGHT Charging Status G7 Bridge lets you know its battery charging status. The blinking pattern indicates more battery charging progress. Red Charging Light Blinking/Solid 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%.
TeamAlert MUSTER ALARM Your G7 Bridge has a message for you. Go back to your G7 Bridge and read the G7 Bridge screen. Red TeamAlert Muster Alarm Rapid Blinking 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.
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 sufficient cellular network signal to communicate with the Blackline Safety Network Sufficient 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 cab
POWER ON How do I turn on my G7 Bridge? Press the power button, and wait for the blinking green connectivity light to turn solid. It takes approximately two minutes for G7 Bridge to connect to the Blackline Safety Network. NOTE: Sufficient 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.
READING THE LCD SCREEN Number of personal monitoring devices connected Battery level Satellite network connection strength Current communication network Cellular network connection strength READING THE MENU Top line: The Menu or sub-menu you are in Bottom line: The action that can be selected G7 BRIDGE TECHNICAL USER MANUAL || 13
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.
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.
SETTINGS PAIR NEW DEVICES How do I pair new devices to G7 Bridge? 1. Turn on G7 Bridge 2. Press OK on G7 Bridge to open Bridge’s menu 3. Use the up and down arrows to navigate to pair new devices and press OK 4. Use the up and down arrows to navigate to start and press OK 5. G7 Bridge’s screen will say pairing started as it looks for devices 6. Turn on up to 5 G7x devices NOTE: G7 Bridge can only connect to 5 G7x devices at once. 7.
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, first 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 off your G7 Bridge.
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.
MULTI-PURPOSE 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.
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.
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.
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 different u-bracket sizes for easy attachment, and a secured locking mechanism with a key for additional security.
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.
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.
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.
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 beneficial 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.
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.
FIRMWARE UPDATES OVER-THE-AIR (OTA) FIRMWARE UPDATES How does G7 Bridge get updated? To offer new features, Blackline Safety periodically releases over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates. G7 Bridge is completely self-contained and capable of OTA updates when brought into cellular range. G7 Bridge firmware releases will also contain the firmware updates for G7x. Our Customer Care team will complete OTA firmware updates for your G7 Bridge.
SPECIFICATIONS DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS Location Technology Size & Weight Constellations: GPS Receiver type: 72-channel Assisted-GNSS: Yes Accuracy: ~5 m (16 ft) outdoors, ~50 m (165 ft) indoors, CEP 50%, 24 hrs static Antenna: Internal 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.
Alert Messages Device Requirements Remote messaging by email or SMS 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 User Notification Warranty Indicators: Acoustic buzzer, indicator lights LCD Screen: display notifications/messages from backend One year limited factory warranty Power & Battery Cloud-hosted safety monitoring web application is highly customizable f
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