What's New in the June 2026 G8 Update
Learn about what's new in the upcoming G8 firmware version 1.3 update.
Updated on May 28, 2026.
We are pleased to announce that the G8 update (global firmware version 1.3) will be released on June 1, 2026. This update includes push-to-talk (PTT) enhancements, emergency voice audio enhancements, new flashlight timeout controls, a new pump cartridge option (A-CART), and general enhancements to the initial firmware release.
Push-to-Talk (PTT) Enhancements
This update includes several enhancements to the PTT experience:
- When transmitting or receiving a PTT message from the gas status screen or any feature screen, a full-page PTT transmission screen now displays instead of a banner.
- When a Safety Operations Center (SOC) call is in progress, you cannot use side buttons to change the PTT channel. This ensures you connected to our Safety Operations Center when you need it most.
Emergency Voice Audio Quality Enhancements
The new firmware enhances microphone quality by introducing AGC (automatic gain control) to reduce background noise when you send PTT messages. These changes mean you can now hear each other more clearly, even in noisy environments.
New Flashlight Controls
G8 now includes a configurable flashlight timeout, so you can set how long you want your flashlight to stay on. When the flashlight is active, a banner displays on screen showing the current timeout setting.
Use the side buttons to adjust the flashlight duration to 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes. This setting saves automatically and will stay the same until you change it, even after you power cycle.
New A-CART Pumped Cartridge
A-CART is a new cartridge designed for pumped configurations where continuous operation is required. The A-CART will only operate in pump mode, which will support work in 0% Oxygen environments and common pumped sampling operations.
General Enhancements
The G8 update also includes many behind-the-scenes enhancements and bug fixes to make sure that you get the most out of your device.
Technical Support
Contact details for the Blackline Safety Technical Support team.
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