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Location

EXO 8’s location is determined through satellite-based positioning or by scanning for Blackline Location Beacons.

Note:

Although a defined location helps emergency response teams know where to respond, EXO does not need a determined location to function as a safety monitor or gas detector.

Satellite-based positioning (GPS)

EXO can use GPS, QZSS, Galileo, and BeiDou satellite constellations to determine its location. Satellite-based positioning works best when the area monitor is outside with a clear view of the sky. If EXO is within a Location Beacon's signal radius and satellite-based positioning is also available, the one with the strongest signal is used.

Location Beacons

When within a beacon's signal radius, EXO sees the beacon and sends the beacon's ID to Blackline Live. EXO's location is recorded as the beacon's pre-defined location. If EXO sees multiple beacons, it associates itself with the beacon with the strongest signal. If beacons and satellite-based positioning are both available, the one with the strongest signal is used. You can configure this in Blackline Live. Contact your organization's factory personnel for more information regarding configurations.