Blackline Safety EXO 8 Area Monitor

PRODUCT CODE:
EXO-8

The Blackline Safety EXO 8 Area Monitor detects up to eight gases simultaneously, with gamma radiation sensing at three times the range of competitor devices - alerting responders sooner to minimise harmful exposure. Frontline Safety is dedicated to providing high-quality, reliable equipment, and the EXO 8 is a dependable asset for continuous monitoring in complex environments.

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Blackline Safety EXO 8 Area Monitor

The Blackline Safety EXO 8 Area Monitor is an industry-leading, cloud-connected solution that provides seamless, real-time gas and radiation monitoring across multiple hazardous areas. Engineered for versatility, the EXO 8 can detect up to eight gases simultaneously, with an optional gamma radiation sensor for enhanced hazard protection.

Designed for robust, drop-and-go deployment, the EXO 8 minimises setup time and ensures reliable performance in even the most challenging environments. Its rugged design, capable of withstanding extreme temperatures and harsh conditions, meets IP66 standards, making it suitable for heavy-duty industrial applications.

With its extended 100-day battery life in diffusion mode, the EXO 8 minimises downtime, enhancing productivity while keeping safety at the forefront.

Cloud connectivity offers unmatched situational awareness by enabling data streaming directly to Blackline’s monitoring platform, allowing safety teams to monitor conditions in real-time and ensure prompt responses to any incident. Its advanced location technology, including GPS, Galileo, and BeiDou, further enhances worker safety with pinpoint accuracy, even in remote settings.

Key Features

  • Cloud Connectivity: Real-time data streaming to Blackline’s cloud platform for proactive safety management.
  • Multi-Gas and Radiation Detection: Supports 8 gases and optional gamma radiation detection.
  • Extended Battery Life: Operates up to 100 days in diffusion mode and 30 days in pump mode.
  • Rugged Construction: Built to IP66 standards with durable aluminium and rubberized housing.
  • Advanced GPS and GNSS: Precise location tracking with GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, and more.
  • Easy Deployment: Drop-and-go setup for rapid area monitoring.
Specification

Material

Rugged housing built from aluminum, plastic, and rubberised bumpers

Weight

12.25 kg (27 lbs)

Dimensions

385 mm × 188 mm × 220 mm (15.1” × 7.4” × 8.7”)

Temperature

  • Operating: –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)
  • Storage: –40°C to 60°C (–40°F to 140°F)

Humidity

1% to 90% RH, non-condensing

Data

  • Logging: Every minute
  • Update interval: Every 30 minutes; instantly upon high urgency events, and every 5 seconds until event cleared

Approvals / Standards

  • RoHS, CE
  • Canada & USA: Class I Division 1 Group A, B, C, D T3; Class I Zone 0 AEx ia IIC T3 Ga; Ex ia IIC T3 Ga
  • IECEx: Ex ia IIC T3 Ga
  • ATEX: Ex ia IIC T3 Ga
  • LEL Performance: CSA C22.2 No.152; ISA 12.13.01

IP Rating

Designed to meet IP66

Sound Levels

  • Sounder dB rating: 110 dB @ 30 cm (12 inches)
  • Speaker dB rating: 73 dB @ 30 cm (12 inches)

Sensors

  • Standard: 4 sensors, up to 5 gases
  • Optional gas expansion module: 8 sensors, up to 8 gases

Warranty

Three-year hardware warranty; extended warranty available. Blackline complete lease option provides comprehensive warranty for full term.

Location Awareness

  • Multi-constellation: GPS / QZSS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • Receiver type: 72-channel
  • Assisted-GNSS: Yes
  • GNSS Accuracy: 5 m (16 ft), CEP 50%, 24 hours static
  • Optional: Beacon for indoor location accuracy

Cellular

  • Wireless coverage: 100 countries, 200 wireless carriers
  • North America: 3G/4G radio; 3G UMTS bands 2 and 5; 4G bands 2, 4, and 5
  • International: 2G/4G radio; 2G GSM bands E-GSM and PCS; 4G bands 3, 7, and 20
  • Asia Pacific: 3G/4G radio; 3G UMTS band 1; 4G bands 3, 8, and 28
  • Antenna: Internal

Satellite

  • Module: Optional satellite module for connecting to the Iridium network
  • Radio: 1621 MHz, 2 Watts
  • Antenna: Internal

Bluetooth

4.2 BR/ BLE

Wireless Updates

  • Over-the-air device configurations
  • Over-the-air firmware upgrades

Optional PTT

Send and receive voice messages to other G7 and EXO devices

Rechargeable Battery

144 Ah (LiFePO₄)

Charge Time

Approximately 12 hours

Battery Life

  • Diffusion mode: 100 days at 20°C (68°F), LEL-MPS, H₂S, CO, and O₂ configuration
  • Pump mode: 30 days at 20°C (68°F), LEL-MPS, H₂S, CO, and O₂ configuration

Display

Dual 3.4” diagonal, 272 × 451 pixel, 64-color LCD

Buttons

  • Menu system: Driven by three-button keypad
  • Power button: On / Off

SOS Latch

Send SOS alert

Languages

Multi-language support: EN, FR, ES, DE, IT, NL, PT

Channels (Optional Pump Module)

4

Operating Temperature (Optional Pump Module)

–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)

Sample Length (Optional Pump Module)

Up to 30 m (100 ft)

Interface Ports (A/B)

  • Intrinsically safe, configurable external signal ports designed to integrate with external alarms and electrical systems
  • Four pins per interface port
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