Location
EXO finds its location in two ways: through satellite-based positioning or by scanning for Blackline Location Beacons.
A defined location helps emergency response teams know where to respond. However, 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 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 will be used.
Location Beacons
When within a beacon's signal radius, EXO will see the beacon and send the beacon's ID to Blackline Live. EXO's location will be recorded as the beacon's pre-defined location. If EXO sees multiple beacons, it will be associated with the beacon with the strongest signal. If beacons and satellite-based positioning are both available, the one with the strongest signal will be used. This is configurable in Blackline Live. Contact your organization's factory personnel for more information regarding configurations.
