Grace Industries, Inc.
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Operating Instructions
(90 seconds to Alarm used for example)
ACTIVATING WorkForce®:
Simultaneously pressing both side buttons turns
the WorkForce® ON and activates Sensing Mode. In Sensing Mode, the
device is monitoring motion sensing and also radio traffi
c for alarm mes-
sages.
When Auto-ON/OFF setting is enabled, disconnecting the unit from the
charger will activate the WorkForce® and place it into Sensing Mode.
During activation, an operational signal of escalating audio tones will be
heard , the Power Indicator (at upper left) will begin to blink approximately
once per second, and the OLED display will turn on. After a short series of
splash screens, the OLED home page will display the current status of the
WorkForce, including battery level, unit ID, and Motion Sensing.
When WorkForce® is activated, its internal radio transmits signals to other
GRACE devices and equipment that are within RF range.
PRE-ALERT MODE:
When a user remains motionless, a Pre-Alert warning
tone will begin to sound approximately 12 seconds before going into
Alarm Mode. When no motion is sensed for approximately 78-83 sec-
onds, WorkForce® begins an audible Pre-Alert sound and the on-screen
countdown Time to Alarm will be highlighted.
If motion is detected during
Pre-Alert, WorkForce® will reset into Sensing Mode.
ALARM MODE:
There are three methods of activating Alarm Mode.
1) MOTION ALARM:
After 90 to 95 seconds of no motion, WorkForce®
enters the Alarm Mode.
2) PANIC ALARM:
WorkForce® user can activate Alarm Mode at any
time (from
Sensing Mode
or
OFF Mode
) by pressing the Emergency
Alarm Button.
3) FALL ALARM:
After detecting a free fall of greater than 4 feet.
ALARM MODE:
Is indicated by sounding a loud audio alarm and the Alarm
mode displayed on the screen. During alarm, an emergency radio signal is
transmitted to other GRACE devices and equipment, alerting personnel of
the alarm.
RESET Alarm Mode
: Return WorkForce® to
Sensing Mode
by simul-
taneously pressing both side buttons.
OFF:
When in Sensing Mode, turn OFF by simultaneously pressing and
holding both side buttons (for approximately 3 seconds) until a series
of de-escalating audio tones are heard and all display screen and LED
activity ceases.
When Auto-ON/OFF setting is enabled, connecting the unit
to the charger will turn the WorkForce® OFF.
Operation of Special Features
EVACUATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
If an Evacuate alarm message is
received by the WorkForce®, an EVACUATE message is displayed on screen
and the Evacuate LED indicator fl ashes Red. EVACUATION message can be
manually acknowledged by simultaneously pressing both side buttons.
ALARM MONITORING:
Allows the user to monitor the status of other
personnel working in the same general area when they are equipped
with WorkForce® units or other GRACE devices. The WorkForce® MUST be
in the Sensing Mode to receive Alarm signals from other Grace devices or
equipment. When one device goes into Alarm and an Alarm Monitoring
WorkForce® receives the signal, the Red side LEDs will fl ash in an alternat-
ing pattern, and device info for the unit in alarm will be displayed on the
screen. This alert can be
cleared for one minute
by pressing both side but-
tons simultaneously. If additional GRACE devices go into Alarm during this
one-minute period, the Alarm Monitoring notifi cations will be reactivated.
This cycle will continue until the telemetry unit in Alarm is reset or shut off .
NOTE:
If an alarm has been received, the WorkForce® will not turn off until the
alarm has been cleared or reset.
FALL DETECTION:
WorkForce® is capable of detecting a free fall of greater than 4 feet. If a
fall is detected, the device will enter the Fall Pre-Alert state for 15 seconds
to allow the user to reset the WorkForce® after a false trigger or a fall that
does not require assistance. Fall Pre-Alert can only be reset by simultane-
ously pressing both side buttons. If the Fall Pre-Alert is not reset within
15 seconds the device will automatically enter the Fall Alarm mode. This
will send out a Fall Detected Alarm message to any compatible Grace
monitoring equipment.
FALL PRE-ALERT MODE:
Is indicated by a
Fall Pre-Alert
message on the
display and a double beep after the Pre-Alert tone. Fall Pre-Alert may be
cleared by simultaneously pressing both side buttons.
FALL ALARM MODE:
Is indicated by a
Fall Alarm
message on the display
while sounding a loud audio alarm with a double beep. Clear the Fall
Alarm by simultaneously pressing both side buttons.
IMPORTANT NOTE: WorkForce® model WF2 cannot detect every
possible type of ‘fall’-event and it is the user’s responsibility to be
trained to always push the Emergency Alarm button, if they are able,
following any type of ‘fall’-event.
WorkForce® Mounting and Attachment
WorkForce® is equipped with a high-strength grip-clip designed for
secure attachment to personnel gear such as to a vertical strap on the
upper left or right shoulder with the sound port facing out, or on the right
or left hip area. The optional swivel-clip attachment is designed to clip
onto a horizontal belt or strap.
However, the ideal wearing position of
WorkForce® is often best determined by the end user for ease of access
and operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For the WorkForce® to properly sense a falling
motion, the device must be securely attached to the user.
Mode Selection
ON (Sensing Mode)
•
Simultaneously press both side buttons to activate WorkForce® and
put into
Sensing Mode
.
• Auto-ON:
when Auto-ON/OFF setting is enabled, disconnecting
the unit from the charger will activate WorkForce® and place it into
Sensing Mode
.
ALARM
•
Alarm Mode
can be manually activated at any time (from
Sensing
Mode
or
Off Mode
) by pressing the Emergency Alarm Button.
RESET
•
When in Alarm or receiving an EVACUATE signal,
RESET
WorkForce®
to
Sensing Mode
by pressing both side buttons simultaneously.
OFF
•
When in
Sensing Mode
, turn
OFF
by simultaneously pressing and
holding both side buttons until the unit deactivates.
• Auto-OFF:
when Auto-ON/OFF setting is enabled, WorkForce® is
turned OFF by connecting the unit to the charger.
Visual / Audio Mode Display
OFF
•
No LED Display.
ON (Sensing Mode)
•
A series of escalating, loud audio tones.
•
OLED display screen.
•
Power LED fl ashing approximately once per second.
PRE-ALERT
• Time to Alarm
countdown is highlighted.
• Loud, sweeping audio tones.
ALARM
•
Loud audio alarm.
•
Alarm type is displayed on screen.
•
Audio Alarm pauses briefl y as an aid for determining location when
personnel need assistance.
•
Radio LED fl ashes Green when transmitting the emergency radio signal.
Read Instructions Before Use
Always test WorkForce® prior to use in
accordance with operating instructions
