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USER MANUAL MODEL IS-HC1.1 V1.2 Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 1 Table of Contents Table of Figures ............................................................................................................................... 4 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 5 CONTACT INFORMATION ................................................................................................................ 7 DISCLAIMERS ................................................................................................................................... 8 FCC .............................................................................................................................................. 8 IC ................................................................................................................................................. 9 For the USA ................................................................................................................................. 9 For Canada: ................................................................................................................................. 9 CE: ............................................................................................................................................. 10 Product Specifications .................................................................................................................. 11 SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................... 12 WHATS INSIDE? ............................................................................................................................ 15 USER INTERFACE ........................................................................................................................... 16 Wearing the Hard Hat ............................................................................................................... 16 Buttons ...................................................................................................................................... 17 LED Indicators ........................................................................................................................... 19 Communication: Microphone, Speakers, & Camera ................................................................ 20 EVENTS .......................................................................................................................................... 22 Evacuation ................................................................................................................................. 23 SOS ............................................................................................................................................ 24 Fall Detection ............................................................................................................................ 25 Geofence Breach ....................................................................................................................... 26 Network Disconnect Event ....................................................................................................... 27 Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 2 Blackout Zone Event ................................................................................................................. 28 Hat Not Worn Event .................................................................................................................. 29 Elevated Noise Event ................................................................................................................ 30 Low / High Temperature Event ................................................................................................. 31 Acceleration Event .................................................................................................................... 32 Proximity Event ......................................................................................................................... 33 Installing and Removing the Battery ....................................................................................... 34 Charging the Battery ................................................................................................................. 34 Charging the Battery ................................................................................................................ 35 Turning the Hard Hat ON and OFF ............................................................................................ 36 Hard Hat Status LED .................................................................................................................. 36 USER INTERFACE REFERENCE ........................................................................................................ 37 LED Indicators ........................................................................................................................... 37 Buttons ...................................................................................................................................... 40 Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 3 Table of Figures Figure 1: Guardhat Model IS-HC1.1 ................................................................................................ 6 Figure 2: Hard Hat Components ................................................................................................... 15 Figure 3: Suspension Adjustment ................................................................................................. 16 Figure 4: Top Button ..................................................................................................................... 17 Figure 5: Brim Buttons .................................................................................................................. 18 Figure 6: LED Indicators (Under the Brim) .................................................................................... 19 Figure 7: Neighbor LEDs ................................................................................................................ 20 Figure 8: Communication (Bottom View) ..................................................................................... 21 Figure 9: Communication (Front View) ......................................................................................... 21 Figure 10: Evacuation Event.......................................................................................................... 23 Figure 11: SOS Event ..................................................................................................................... 24 Figure 12: Geofence Breach Event ................................................................................................ 26 Figure 13: Network Disconnect Event .......................................................................................... 27 Figure 14: Blackout Zone Event .................................................................................................... 28 Figure 15: Hat Not Worn Event ..................................................................................................... 29 Figure 16: Elevated Noise Event ................................................................................................... 30 Figure 17: Low / High Temperature Event .................................................................................... 31 Figure 18: Proximity Event ............................................................................................................ 33 Figure 19: Battery Removal .......................................................................................................... 34 Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 4 Introduction Guardhat is intended for use by industrial workers in the field and is suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres classified zones 1/21 and 2/22 in accordance with directives 2014/34/EU and 2014/53/EU, as well as the IECEx scheme. In addition to all the physical protection provided by standard personal protective equipment such as hard hats, Guardhat provides the additional features of dangerous condition detection and user notification as well as two-way communication, video recording, and image capture. The Guardhat IS-HC1.1 model detects and communicates the following safety-related events:
SOS / distress-alert manually initiated by the user Evacuation notification Geofence breached Fall detected Network disconnected Hat-not-worn detected Blackout zone entry or exit High ambient noise levels High/low ambient temperature Proximity detection to moving objects (requires additional Bluetooth beacons or tags to be installed on the moving objects) Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 5 Figure 1: Guardhat Model IS-HC1.1 Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 6 CONTACT INFORMATION Guardhat Inc 1520 Woodward Ave 3rd Floor Detroit, MI
(313) 771-2105 info@guardhat.com MANUFACTURER i.safe MOBILE GmbH i_PARK TAUBERFRANKEN 10 97922 Lauda-Koenigshofen Germany Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 7 DISCLAIMERS FCC Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the users authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Interference Statement (Part 15.105 (b)) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 8 This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le IC fonctionnement. For the USA Contains Transmitter Modules:
FCC ID: N7NHL7588 FCC ID: 2AFDI-ITCOQ626S FCC ID: 2AR6OGHP2470 For Canada:
Contains Transmitter Modules:
IC: 2417C-HL7588 IC: 9049A-ITCOQ6265 IC: 24751-GHP2470 Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 9 CE ICES-003 Issue 6 CFR Title 47 FCC Part 15 Subpart B EN55032:2012/AC:2013 CISPR 32:2015 EN 55035:2017 EN 55024:2010 EN 301 489-1 V2.1.1 2017 EN 300 330 V2.1.1 2017 (NFC/RFID Radio) EN 300 440 V2.1.1 2017 (5G8 SRD Radio) EN 301 893 V2.1.1 2017 (5G Wifi Radio) EN 300 328 V2.1.1 2016 (Bluetooth Radio) EN 300 328 V2.1.1 2016 (Bluetooth Low Energy Radio) EN 300 328 V2.1.1 2016 (2G4 Wifi Radio) Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 10 Product Specifications Wireless Connectivity Multimedia Options 3-D Location Accuracy Sensors UWB, Zigbee, Wifi, LTE, NFC, BLE, Bluetooth LEDs, Audio Speakers, Microphones, 13MP Camera (video and still image), PTT, VOIP, Video Uplink
< 1 meter Temperature, Humidity, Pressure, Noise Level, Hat Not Worn, Fall Detection, Proximity Danger Battery Capacity 4.4 Ah (typically 8 -12 hours) Maximum Weight (with suspension) 970 g / 2 lb, 2.2 oz Operating Temperature IS-HC1.1 Operating Temperature IS-HC1.1 w/ BPIS-HF1.1A Battery Storage Temperature
-20 C to 60 C / -4 F to 140 F
-20 C to 57 C / -4 F to 134 F
-20 C to 60 C / -4 F to 140 F Recommended Battery Storage Temperature 20 C 5 C / 68 F 9 F ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014, Type 1, Class G EN397:2012+A1:2012, Electrical Insulation 440 V A.C. CSA Z94.1-15, Type 1, Class G IP65 PPE Certification Ingress Protection Table 1: Product Specifications The device IS-HC1.1 is suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres classified zones 1/21 and 2/22 in accordance with directives 2014/34/EU and 2014/53/EU, as well as the IECEx scheme. ATEX: II 2G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb II 2D Ex ib IIIC T135C Db IP6X EU Type Examination Certificate: EPS 20 ATEX 1 218 X CE-designation: 2004 IECEx: Ex ib IIC T4 Gb Ex ib IIIC T135C Db IP6X IECEx Certificate: IECEx EPS 20.0081X Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 11 SAFETY For adequate protection this helmet must fit or be adjusted to the size of the user's head. The helmet is made to absorb the energy of a blow by partial destruction or damage to the shell and the harness, and even though such damage may not be readily apparent, any helmet subjected to severe impact should be replaced. The attention of users is also drawn to the danger of modifying or removing any of the original component parts of the helmet, other than as recommended by the helmet manufacturer. Helmets should not be adapted for the purpose of fitting attachments in any way not recommended by the helmet manufacturer. Do not apply paint, solvents, adhesives or self-adhesive labels, except in accordance with instructions from the helmet manufacturer. This hardhat is designed to provide limited head protection from small falling objects striking the top of the hard hat. It is not designed to provide front, side or rear impact or penetration protection. Avoid contact of this hard hat with electrical wires. Use only with Guardhat designated suspension system. Inspect all parts of your hard hat regularly. Immediately replace at the first sign of cracking, frayed straps or any wear, damage, abuse, impact or plastic degradation as this may be an indication the protection is reduced. Prolonged exposure to sunlight could degrade the shell. Do not store in direct sunlight when not in use. Clean with mild soap and water. This hat is not reversible. The hard hat should be replaced within 5 years of the stamped manufacturing date, regardless of outside appearance. If the product is used under extreme conditions, such as exposure to high temperatures, chemicals, or sunlight, hard hats should be replaced after two years of use. The hard hat date of manufacture can be found in the rear of the white shell, next to the battery compartment. It is recommended to replace the entire suspension system at least every 12 months. The helmet must be delivered in packaging supplied by the manufacturer. Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 12 This device is to be used only as intended. The stated purposes are to act as a hard hat, provide location services, and communicate events. Use outside of this scope constitutes inappropriate usage, will void the warranty, and may cause safety hazards to personnel. The hat is certified IP65 with the battery pack properly installed. The battery terminals on the hat and the battery pack are not protected from dust and moisture when the battery pack is not installed. Hence, prior to installing a battery pack, both the hardhat battery terminals and the battery pack terminals must be inspected and cleaned to ensure no accumulation of debris or moisture. The IS-HC1.1 and battery packs should not be disassembled at any time. Doing so will void the warranty and may cause harm to the user. The hat or battery pack should not be used thereafter. If a hat or battery under warranty becomes damaged, cease use and contact Guardhat immediately. Only dispose of a battery (damaged or otherwise) at a properly rated hazardous waste or recycling location. EX Safety If there is any reason to suspect that the safety of the device has been compromised, it must be withdrawn from use and removed from any ex-hazardous areas immediately. Measures must be taken to prevent any accidental restarting of the device. The safety of the device may be compromised, if, for example:
malfunctions occur. the housing of the device shows damage. the device has been exposed to excessive loads. the device has been stored improperly. markings or labels on the device are illegible. We recommend that a device displaying errors or which an error is suspected be sent back to i.safe MOBILE GmbH to be checked. Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 13 Use of this device assumes that the operator observes the conventional safety regulations and has read and understood manual, safety instructions and certificate. When used in ex-hazardous areas, the following safety regulations must also be complied with:
The device may not be exposed to any aggressive acids or alkalis. The battery shall be charged outside the explosion hazardous areas only and using an approved charging adapter The battery may only be charged at temperatures between 5C ... 35C. The device must be protected from impacts with high impact energy and high electrostatic processes. Only accessories approved by i.safe MOBILE GmbH may be used. The device may only be used in zones 1, 2, 21, or 22. Battery Fit CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. This device contains a Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) Rechargeable Battery. This battery may be forbidden aboard passenger aircraft and is not to be transported via air with a charge greater than 30%
capacity per ICAO Packing Instructions 965. Damage to a Li-ion battery may result in a flammability hazard. Only batteries manufactured by Guardhat are safe to use with this model. Only a Guardhat charger should be used to charge the batteries. Charging must take place only in an environmentally safe location because any intrinsic safety or ingress protection ratings held by the hard hat assembly are not applicable to a battery with exposed terminals. The hat must be worn snugly to prevent slipping off. Always adjust the suspension to fit the user before wearing into a work zone. (see Wearing the Hard Hat, page 16) Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 14 WHATS INSIDE?
Each Guardhat shipping box includes:
Hard Hat. Guardhat. Battery Pack. ual-cell Lithium-Ion battery. Adjustable Suspension. IS-HC1.1 should only be used with the suspension provided by Figure 2: Hard Hat Components separately. use. Battery Charging Station. Can charge up to 4 battery packs simultaneously and is supplied Additional Battery Packs. May be procured through Guardhat to allow for extended hard hat Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 15 USER INTERFACE Wearing the Hard Hat Before wearing the hard hat, loosen the suspension by turning the ratchet mechanism knob counterclockwise (see Figure 3). Put the hard hat on your head and tighten the suspension as necessary by turning the knob clockwise. Figure 3: Suspension Adjustment There are five aspects to the hats user interface. Buttons are pressed by the user in order to communicate, both with the Safety Control Center
(SCC) and with other users. LEDs indicate to the user when there is an event or pending communication. The speakers play standard and custom messages to be heard by the user. They also enable two-way communication with the SCC and/or other users. Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 16 The microphone allows the user to communicate directly with the SCC and/or other users as well as to capture audio to accompany a video recording. The camera is capable of capturing both still images and video, which are transmitted to the SCC. It also allows for video calling to show the Safety Operator what the user sees in real time. Buttons Figure 4). There are 7 buttons on the underside of the brim (see Figure 5) and 1 button on the top (see Figure 4: Top Button Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 17 Figure 5: Brim Buttons Power Button. Used to turn the hard hat on (3 second press) and off (5 second press). Channel Button. Used to change the channel for communication using PTT. Push-to-Talk (PTT). Used to communicate directly with all users tuned to the current channel. No dialing is required for this portable-radio style communication. Status/Ack Button. Used to inform the current device status including recall of the current active events and replay the audio associated with them. This button is also used to acknowledge/cancel certain active events. SOS Button. Used to initiate (5 second press) or cancel an SOS Event (3 second press). If an SOS event is initiated, an alert will be sent to the Safety Control Center (SCC) and Call Button. Used to place a call to the SCC or to answer an incoming call. Volume Up & Volume Down Buttons. Used to adjust the volume level of the hard hats speakers. Note that, for safety purposes, the volume cannot be completely muted. Camera Button. Used to capture still images and video recordings which are transmitted nearby users. to the SCC. Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 18 LED Indicators There are 5 LEDs on the underside of the brim, visible to the user (see Figure 6) and two LEDs on the outside of the hat, visible to nearby personnel (see Figure 7). The LEDs light up with various colors and frequencies depending on the event / message (see TABLE for a full list of LED indicators and the associated events). The visual indicator of the LEDs is a key communication method that responds to events triggered by the user, by the SCC, and by the hat / the software that powers it. These lights alert users even in situations where ambient noise is too high to accurately hear audio communication. Figure 6: LED Indicators (Under the Brim) Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 19 Figure 7: Neighbor LEDs Communication: Microphone, Speakers, & Camera The speakers allow communication to be extremely specific. While the same color might light up for multiple events, each audio alert is unique and can provide detailed notifications. Additionally, the SCC can communicate to users via the speakers and users can communicate with each-other using Push-to-Talk for CB-Style communication. There are two speakers, one located on each side of the hard hat brim, and two microphones;
one under the brim and one next to the camera (see Figure 8 & Figure 9). The speaker volume can be adjusted up or down by pressing the or button as shown in Figure 8. Note that the volume cannot be completely muted. real time as determined by the SCC. Messages conveyed via the speakers may be standard (e.g. Hat not worn) or may be custom /
Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 20 Figure 8: Communication (Bottom View) Figure 9: Communication (Front View) Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 21 EVENTS Guardhat model IS-HC1.1 detects a number of safety-related conditions and communicates these conditions known as events to multiple recipients, including the SCC. Your company may choose to customize which events are detected as well as the priority ranking of each event. Event Audio is listed in English however, the audio can be configured to multiple languages depending upon the country and language of the users. The priority of each event is only relevant if multiple events happen simultaneously. When this is the case, the event with a higher priority will be indicated first. Additional events may be queued for subsequent communication once the high priority event is resolved. Critical is the highest priority, followed by non-critical and informational. Note that the Event & SOS LEDs are on the underside of the brim and are visible to the User wearing the hat (see Figure 6). The Neighbor LEDs are on the outside of the brim and are visible to nearby users (seeFigure 7). events which include LED alerts. The following events are described in the subsequent tables. Figures are included for those Evacuation SOS Fall Geofence Breach Network Disconnect Blackout Zone Hat Not Worn Elevated Noise High Temperature Low Temperature Acceleration Proximity Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 22 Evacuation evacuation. An Evacuation Event occurs when an area is deemed unsafe or needs to be cleared of personnel for any reason. The evacuation area can include any part of the worksite, including the entire site. The SCC Operator draws a three-dimensional area in the web application to initiate an Figure 10: Evacuation Event Item Description Event Initiated By SCC Operator Reason for the Event Evacuation Required Event LED Flashing Red Event LED Flashing Red Neighbor LEDs Event Audio (English) User Response Emergency evacuation. Please leave the area. Evacuate the area and proceed to a designated evacuation assembly point. Event Resolution Event is resolved when
(1) User exits the evacuation area, or
(2) SCC operator cancels the evacuation. Resolution Audio Outside of evacuation zone. Event Priority Critical Table 2: Evacuation Event Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 23 SOS An SOS Event occurs when a user is in danger and/or requires immediate assistance. In addition to the SCC Operator, nearby users will be notified of the SOS request and can find the user who initiated it by the flashing LEDs visible on the outside of the hat. Figure 11: SOS Event Item Description Event Initiated By User Reason for the Event Urgent help required Event LED Flashing Red SOS LED Event Audio (English) User Response Flashing Red Neighbor EDs SOS Initiated. Wait for help. Cancel the event if help no longer needed. Event Resolution Event is resolved if
(1) User cancels the event, or
(2) SCC operator cancels the event. Resolution Audio SOS canceled. Event Priority Critical Table 3: SOS Event Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 24 Fall Detection situation. Item A Fall event is initiated when the hat detects a fall, indicated by a rapid drop in altitude greater than 4 feet. This setting can be customized depending upon the specifics of the worksite and Description Event Initiated By Hat / Software Reason for the Event Fall detected Event LED None Event Audio (English) Fall detected.
(rapid drop in altitude greater than 4 ft). Wait for help. Contact SCC operator if no help needed. Event is resolved only by SCC operator after confirming that User is no longer in danger. User Response Event Resolution Resolution Audio Event Priority none Critical Table 4: Fall Detection Event Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 25 Geofence Breach Geofences are defined by the SCC Operator and can be customized to allow specific personnel into the defined locations at specific times. A breach occurs when a user who is not permitted to be in the zone passes through the invisible barrier. The user will receive warnings about approaching the geofenced area before a breach occurs. Figure 12: Geofence Breach Event Item Description Event Initiated By Hat / Software Reason for the Event Unauthorized User has entered a geofenced zone. Event LED Event Audio (English) Flashing Red Event LED Flashing Red Neighbor LEDs Geofence violation. User Response Exit the geofenced area. Event Resolution Event is resolved if
(1) User exits the geofenced zone, or
(2) SCC operator cancels the geofence. Resolution Audio You have exited the geofence. Event Priority Critical Table 5: Geofence Breach Event Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 26 Network Disconnect Event The hat may use one of many networks including Ultra-wideband, Wifi, LTE, & Bluetooth. If there is an interruption to the network that prevents the hat from connecting to it, the network disconnect event will notify the user. If the hat is equipped with a camera, video and still images can still be recorded during the disconnect but the files will not be transmitted to the SCC until the network connection is re-established. Figure 13: Network Disconnect Event Item Description Event Initiated By Hat / Software Reason for the Event Network signal lost Event LED Event Audio (English) Solid Amber Event LED No network connection. User Response Wait for connection to establish. Move as necessary. Event Resolution Event is resolved when network is reconnected Resolution Audio Network connected. Event Priority Non-critical Table 6: Network Disconnect Event Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 27 Blackout Zone Event Blackout zones are defined by the SCC Operator. These are areas where no location data or media may be transmitted from the hat. Although defined by each worksite, blackout zones likely include restrooms, locker rooms, and other locations where privacy is expected. Figure 14: Blackout Zone Event Item Description Event Initiated By Hat / Software Reason for the Event Network signal lost Event LED Event Audio (English) Solid Amber Event LED No network connection. User Response Wait for connection to establish. Move as necessary. Event Resolution Event is resolved when network is reconnected Resolution Audio Network connected. Event Priority Non-critical Table 7: Blackout Zone Event Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 28 Hat Not Worn Event When the hat is powered on but is not in use, it triggers the hat not worn event. This reminds a user to wear the hat if on the worksite or to power the hat down if it is not in use. Figure 15: Hat Not Worn Event Item Description Event Initiated By Hat / Software Reason for the Event Hard hat is powered on but is not being worn by a user. Event LEDs Flashing Amber Neighbor LEDs Event Audio (English) Hat not worn. User Response Wear hat or power off if not in use. Event Resolution Hat is worn or powered off. Resolution Audio none Event Priority Non-critical Table 8: Hat Not Worn Event Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 29 Elevated Noise Event Sensors in the hat respond to ambient noise over a set decibel level by providing a warning that the noise level is high enough to potentially cause hearing damage. This noise level can be customized for a worksite by the SCC Operator. Figure 16: Elevated Noise Event Item Description Event Initiated By Hat / Software Reason for the Event Ambient noise is at a level that may damage hearing. Event LEDs Flashing Red Event LED Event Audio (English) Noise level high. User Response Move to a quieter area if possible or engage hearing protection. Event Resolution Noise level returns to within normal parameters Resolution Audio Event Priority none Critical Table 9: Elevated Noise Event Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 30 Low / High Temperature Event Sensors in the hat respond to ambient temperatures below and above set temperatures by providing a warning that the temperature is too cold or too hot. These minimum and maximum temperatures may be customized for a worksite by the SCC Operator. Figure 17: Low / High Temperature Event Item Description Event Initiated By Hat / Software Reason for the Event Temperature is detected to be lower or higher than a set limit. Event LEDs Flashing Red Event LED Event Audio (English) Ambient temp low. Ambient temp high. User Response Move to a warmer / cooler area if possible. Event Resolution Temperature returns to within normal parameters Resolution Audio Event Priority none Critical Table 10: Low / High Temperature Event Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 31 Acceleration Event Sensors in the hat respond to acceleration over a set limit by providing a warning that the acceleration is high, indicating that a dangerous situation may be at hand. This maximum rate of acceleration may be customized for a worksite by the SCC Operator. Item Description Event Initiated By Hat / Software Reason for the Event Heightened acceleration detected. Event LEDs none Event Audio (English) High acceleration detected. User Response Seek help / report conditions to SCC. Event Resolution Resolution Audio Acceleration returns to within normal parameters or SCC cancels event none Event Priority Critical Table 11: Acceleration Event Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 32 Proximity Event A Proximity event is triggered when a user is approaching an object that has been tagged with a beacon, for example, dangerous and/or moving equipment. Figure 18: Proximity Event Item Description Event Initiated By Hat / Software / Beacon Reason for the Event Hat / User is close to a Beacon Event LEDs Flashing Red Event LED Event Audio (English) Proximity Danger. User Response Move away from the dangerous situation / location if possible to do so safely. Event Resolution User moves away from danger or SCC cancels event. Resolution Audio Event Priority Table 12: Proximity Event none Critical Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 33 Installing and Removing the Battery Only a Guardhat ATEX battery may be used with the IS-HC.1. Attachment and detachment of the battery must occur outside of the ATEX zones. To install the battery, lower the battery pack into the compartment on the back of the hard hat and tighten the securing screw on the battery with the tool provided. Rotate until there is moderate resistance - do not over-tighten. To remove the battery, reverse the steps. Charging the Battery The battery can be charged using Battery Charging Station (supplied separately) which can charge up to 4 batteries at once. Only use a Guardhat charger, and only use outside the ATEX zone. Figure 19: Battery Removal Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 34 Charging the Battery The battery can be charged using Battery Charging Station (supplied separately) which can charge up to 4 batteries at once. Only use a Guardhat charger, and only use outside the ATEX zone. Green. When an empty charging port is ready and functional, both lights in front of it will be Solid To charge a Battery Pack, disengage the Battery Pack from the hard hat outside of the ATEX zone and place it into a charging port. When a battery is charging:
A battery pack charged to less than 50% capacity will be indicated by Solid Amber on the A battery pack charged between 50% and 100% capacity will be indicated by Solid Green left and No Light on the right. on the left and Solid Amber on the right. A fully charged battery pack will be indicated by Solid Green on both LEDs. Any Red LEDs indicate a fault in the battery. A faulty battery should be returned if under warranty or appropriately discarded. Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 35 Turning the Hard Hat ON and OFF When the hard hat is powered off, no LEDs are illuminated. To turn ON the hard hat, press and hold the Power Button for 3 seconds. After hard hat has booted up, you will hear starting tone and the Status LED (see Figure 6) will light up. The color and flash pattern of the Status LED will indicate the power level of the battery and network connection status (see Table 13). To turn OFF the hard hat, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds. The Power LED will Flash Green while hard hat is powering down. Hard Hat Status LED The Status LED will indicate battery level and network connection status. Network Connection Status Online Offline Solid Green Slow Glowing Green none Audio Solid Amber Slow Glowing Amber none Solid Red Slow Glowing Red Battery Low. Less than 2 minutes of battery life Flashing Red Flashing Red Battery critical. Power down initiated. Greater than 2/3 of battery capacity Between 1/3 and 2/3 of battery capacity Less than 1/3 of battery capacity s u t a t S y r e t t a B Table 13: Status LED Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 36 USER INTERFACE REFERENCE LED Indicators LED Light Audio Meaning Response Event LED Flashing Red Emergency Evacuation. Please leave the area. Evacuation initiated Evacuate the area Geofence violation. Exit restricted area Unauthorized geofence entry Noise level is too high Move to a quieter area or engage hearing protection. Noise level high. Ambient temp high. Temperature is too high. Move to a cooler area Ambient temp low. Temperature is too low. Move to a warmer area Proximity danger. Proximity danger Move to a safe location Solid Amber No network connection. Network disconnected Wait for reconnection Inside blackout zone. Blackout enter None required SOS initiated. SOS Initiated Wait for help /
Cancel if help no longer needed SOS LED Flashing Red Table 14: LED Indicators (Event & SOS) Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 37 LED Light Audio Meaning Response Status LED Solid Green Solid Amber none none none none Slow Glowing Green Slow Glowing Amber Slow Glowing Red Table 15: LED Indicators (Status) Solid Red Battery low. Replace battery soon Battery full;
Online none Battery medium; Online none Battery low;
Online Battery full;
Offline Be aware of surroundings Battery medium; Offline Be aware of surroundings Battery low. Battery low;
Offline Be aware of surroundings Replace battery soon Flashing Red Battery critical. Power down initiated. Battery Critical Replace battery ASAP Flashing Green Power down initiated. Power down initiated none Flashing Blue Ready to pair. Bluetooth pairing Pair Bluetooth device. Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 38 LED Light Audio Meaning Response camera shutter sound Picture taken none Call LED Single Amber Flash Solid Amber Video recording started. Video recording in progress none Green /
Blue Dial tone (until connected) Outbound audio call none Ring tone (until answered) Inbound audio call Answer by pressing Call Button Flashing Blue Dial tone (until connected) Outbound video call none Ring tone (until answered) Inbound video call Answer by pressing Call Button Solid Green call audio Solid Blue call audio Audio call in progress Video call in progress none none channel audio PTT active Release button to hear response(s) Flashing Red Neighbor
(not visible to User) Response is for those nearby Flashing Amber n/a n/a n/a n/a Table 16: LED Indicators (Call & Neighbor) SOS initiated Help user if possible Evacuation initiated Unauthorized geofence entry Hat not worn Evacuate the area Contact SCC Remind User to wear or power down hat Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 39 Button Press Reason Result Audio Short press Decrease speaker volume Volume decreases single beep at new audio level (if nothing else playing) Short press Volume increases single beep at new Increase speaker volume audio level (if nothing else playing) Hold for 5 sec User needs help SOS initiated. SOS alert sent to SCC & nearby users canceled Hold for 3 sec Cancel active SOS Active SOS is SOS canceled. Press Audio call placed Dial tone (until Make audio call to SCC Hold for 3 sec Make video call Video call placed Dial tone (until to SCC Answer call End call Press (when ringing) Press (when connected) Audio or video call answered Audio or video call ends connected) connected) call audio single beep Press and hold Communicate with group Broadcast over current channel None (User talks) Buttons Volume Down Volume Up
SOS Call Push to Talk Table 17: Buttons (Repeat, Power, & Picture) Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 40 Repeat Power Camera Button Press Reason Result Audio Press Repeat needed Replays all messages in active event queue
(in order of priority) Hold for 3 sec Turn ON the hat Hat powers on Device started. Hold for 5 sec Turn OFF the hat Hat powers off Press Take still image Captures image camera shutter sound Hold for 3 sec Begins recording Begin video recording Press (while recording) End video recording Ends recording Power down initiated. Video recording started. Video recording ended. Table 18: Buttons (Repeat, Power, & Camera) Guardhat IS-HC1.1 User Manual 41
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USER MANUAL MODEL HC-1 V1.6 Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 1 Table of Contents Table of Figures ............................................................................................................................... 4 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 5 CONTACT INFORMATION ................................................................................................................ 6 DISCLAIMERS ................................................................................................................................... 7 FCC .............................................................................................................................................. 7 IC ................................................................................................................................................. 8 For the USA ................................................................................................................................. 8 For Canada: ................................................................................................................................. 8 Product Specifications .................................................................................................................... 9 SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................... 10 Battery ....................................................................................................................................... 10 Fit .............................................................................................................................................. 11 WHATS INSIDE? ............................................................................................................................ 12 USER INTERFACE ........................................................................................................................... 13 Wearing the Hard Hat ............................................................................................................... 13 Buttons ...................................................................................................................................... 14 LED Indicators ........................................................................................................................... 15 Communication: Microphone, Speakers, & Camera ................................................................ 17 EVENTS .......................................................................................................................................... 19 Evacuation ................................................................................................................................. 20 SOS ............................................................................................................................................ 21 Fall Detection ............................................................................................................................ 22 Geofence Breach ....................................................................................................................... 23 Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 2 Network Disconnect Event ....................................................................................................... 24 Blackout Zone Event ................................................................................................................. 25 Hat Not Worn Event .................................................................................................................. 26 Elevated Noise Event ................................................................................................................ 27 Low / High Temperature Event ................................................................................................. 28 Acceleration Event .................................................................................................................... 29 Proximity Event ......................................................................................................................... 30 POWER & CONNECTIVITY ............................................................................................................. 31 Installing and Removing the Battery......................................................................................... 31 Charging the Battery ................................................................................................................. 33 Turning the Hard Hat ON and OFF ............................................................................................ 35 Hard Hat Status LED .................................................................................................................. 35 USER INTERFACE REFERENCE ........................................................................................................ 36 LED Indicators ........................................................................................................................... 36 Buttons ...................................................................................................................................... 39 Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 3 Table of Figures Figure 1: Guardhat Model HC-1 ...................................................................................................... 5 Figure 2: Hard Hat Components ................................................................................................... 12 Figure 3: Suspension Adjustment ................................................................................................. 13 Figure 4: Top Button ..................................................................................................................... 14 Figure 5: Brim Buttons .................................................................................................................. 15 Figure 6: LED Indicators (Under the Brim) .................................................................................... 16 Figure 7: Neighbor LEDs ................................................................................................................ 17 Figure 8: Communication (Bottom View) ..................................................................................... 18 Figure 9: Communication (Front View) ......................................................................................... 18 Figure 10: Evacuation Event.......................................................................................................... 20 Figure 11: SOS Event ..................................................................................................................... 21 Figure 12: Geofence Breach Event ................................................................................................ 23 Figure 13: Network Disconnect Event .......................................................................................... 24 Figure 14: Blackout Zone Event .................................................................................................... 25 Figure 15: Hat Not Worn Event ..................................................................................................... 26 Figure 16: Elevated Noise Event ................................................................................................... 27 Figure 17: Low / High Temperature Event .................................................................................... 28 Figure 18: Proximity Event ............................................................................................................ 30 Figure 19: Battery Installation ...................................................................................................... 31 Figure 20: Battery Removal .......................................................................................................... 32 Figure 21: Battery Charger ............................................................................................................ 33 Figure 22: Low Charge .................................................................................................................. 34 Figure 23: Charging ....................................................................................................................... 34 Figure 24: Fully Charged ............................................................................................................... 34 Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 4 Introduction Guardhat is intended for use by industrial workers in the field. In addition to all the physical protection provided by standard personal protective equipment such as hard hats, Guardhat provides the additional features of dangerous condition detection and user notification as well as two-way communication, video recording, and image capture. The Guardhat HC-1 model detects and communicates the following safety-related events:
SOS / distress-alert manually initiated by the user Evacuation notification Geofence breached Fall detected Network disconnected Hat-not-worn detected Blackout zone entry or exit High ambient noise levels High/low ambient temperature Proximity detection to moving objects (requires additional Bluetooth beacons or tags to be installed on the moving objects) Figure 1: Guardhat Model HC-1 Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 5 CONTACT INFORMATION Guardhat Inc 1520 Woodward Ave 3rd Floor Detroit, MI
(313) 771-2105 info@guardhat.com Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 6 DISCLAIMERS FCC Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the users authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Interference Statement (Part 15.105 (b)) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 7 This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le IC fonctionnement. For the USA Contains Transmitter Modules:
FCC ID: N7NHL7588 FCC ID: 2AFDI-ITCOQ626S FCC ID: 2AR6OGHP2470 For Canada:
Contains Transmitter Modules:
IC: 2417C-HL7588 IC: 9049A-ITCOQ6265 IC: 24751-GHP2470 Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 8 Product Specifications Wireless Connectivity UWB, Zigbee, Wifi, LTE, NFC, BLE, Bluetooth Multimedia Options 3-D Location Accuracy Sensors LEDs, Audio Speakers, Microphones, 13MP Camera (video and still image), PTT, VOIP, Video Uplink
< 1 meter Temperature, Humidity, Pressure, Noise Level, Hat Not Worn, Fall Detection, Proximity Danger Battery Capacity (dual cell) 4800 mAH (typically 8 -12 hours) Maximum Weight (with suspension) 800 g / 1 lb, 12.2 oz Operating Temperature HC-1 Operating Temperature HC-1 w/ LIP109-2GHA Battery Storage Temperature
-20 C to 60 C / -4 F to 140 F
-20 C to 57 C / -4 F to 134 F
-20 C to 60 C / -4 F to 140 F Recommended Battery Storage Temperature 20 C 5 C / 68 F 9 F Table 1: Product Specifications Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 9 SAFETY This device is to be used only as intended. The stated purposes are to act as a hard hat, provide location services, and communicate events. Use outside of this scope constitutes inappropriate usage, will void the warranty, and may cause safety hazards to personnel. The hat is certified IP65 with the battery pack properly installed. The battery terminals on the hat and the battery pack are not protected from dust and moisture when the battery pack is not installed. Hence, prior to installing a battery pack, both the hardhat battery terminals and the battery pack terminals must be inspected and cleaned to ensure no accumulation of debris or moisture. thereafter. immediately recycling location. The HC-1 and battery packs should not be disassembled at any time. Doing so will void the warranty and may cause harm to the user. The HC-1 or battery pack should not be used If an HC-1 or battery under warranty becomes damaged, cease use and contact Guardhat Only dispose of a battery (damaged or otherwise) at a properly rated hazardous waste or To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. IEC 60417-6044 Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 10 Battery CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. This device contains a Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) Rechargeable Battery. This battery may be forbidden aboard passenger aircraft and is not to be transported via air with a charge greater than 30%
capacity per ICAO Packing Instructions 965. Damage to a Li-ion battery may result in a flammability hazard. Only batteries manufactured by Guardhat are safe to use with this model. Only a Guardhat charger should be used to charge the batteries. Charging must take place only in an environmentally safe location because any intrinsic safety or ingress protection ratings held by the hard hat assembly are not applicable to a battery with exposed terminals. The hat must be worn snugly to prevent slipping off. Always adjust the suspension to fit the user before wearing into a work zone. (see Wearing the Hard Hat, page 13) Fit Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 11 WHATS INSIDE?
Each Guardhat shipping box includes:
Hard Hat. Type I, Class G. Adjustable Suspension. HC-1 should only be used with the suspension provided by Guardhat. Battery Pack. May be a single-cell or dual-cell Lithium-Ion battery. Figure 2: Hard Hat Components separately. use. Battery Charging Station. Can charge up to 4 battery packs simultaneously and is supplied Additional Battery Packs. May be procured through Guardhat to allow for extended hard hat Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 12 USER INTERFACE Wearing the Hard Hat Before wearing the hard hat, loosen the suspension by turning the ratchet mechanism knob counterclockwise (see Figure 3). Put the hard hat on your head and tighten the suspension as necessary by turning the knob clockwise. Figure 3: Suspension Adjustment There are five aspects to the hats user interface. Buttons are pressed by the user in order to communicate, both with the Safety Control Center
(SCC) and with other users. LEDs indicate to the user when there is an event or pending communication. The speakers play standard and custom messages to be heard by the user. They also enable two-way communication with the SCC and/or other users. Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 13 The microphone allows the user to communicate directly with the SCC and/or other users as well as to capture audio to accompany a video recording. The camera is capable of capturing both still images and video, which are transmitted to the SCC. It also allows for video calling to show the Safety Operator what the user sees in real time. Buttons Figure 4). There are 7 buttons on the underside of the brim (see Figure 5) and 1 button on the top (see Figure 4: Top Button Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 14 Figure 5: Brim Buttons Power Button. Used to turn the hard hat on (3 second press) and off (5 second press). Channel Button. Used to change the channel for communication using PTT. Push-to-Talk (PTT). Used to communicate directly with all users tuned to the current channel. No dialing is required for this portable-radio style communication. Repeat Button. Used to recall the last event and replay the audio associated with it. SOS Button. Used to initiate (5 second press) or cancel an SOS Event (3 second press). If an SOS event is initiated, an alert will be sent to the Safety Control Center (SCC) and nearby users. Call Button. Used to place a call to the SCC or to answer an incoming call. Volume Up & Volume Down Buttons. Used to adjust the volume level of the hard hats speakers. Note that, for safety purposes, the volume cannot be completely muted. Camera Button. Used to capture still images and video recordings which are transmitted to the SCC. LED Indicators There are 5 LEDs on the underside of the brim, visible to the user (see Figure 6) and two LEDs on the outside of the hat, visible to nearby personnel (see Figure 7). Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 15 The LEDs light up with various colors and frequencies depending on the event / message (see TABLE for a full list of LED indicators and the associated events). The visual indicator of the LEDs is a key communication method that responds to events triggered by the user, by the SCC, and by the hat / the software that powers it. These lights alert users even in situations where ambient noise is too high to accurately hear audio communication. Figure 6: LED Indicators (Under the Brim) Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 16 Figure 7: Neighbor LEDs Communication: Microphone, Speakers, & Camera The speakers allow communication to be extremely specific. While the same color might light up for multiple events, each audio alert is unique and can provide detailed notifications. Additionally, the SCC can communicate to users via the speakers and users can communicate with each-other using Push-to-Talk for CB-Style communication. There are two speakers, one located on each side of the hard hat brim, and two microphones;
one under the brim and one next to the camera (see Figure 8 & Figure 9). The speaker volume can be adjusted up or down by pressing the or button as shown in Figure 8. Note that the volume cannot be completely muted. real time as determined by the SCC. Messages conveyed via the speakers may be standard (e.g. Hat not worn) or may be custom /
Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 17 Figure 8: Communication (Bottom View) Figure 9: Communication (Front View) Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 18 EVENTS Guardhat model HC-1 detects a number of safety-related conditions and communicates these conditions known as events to multiple recipients, including the SCC. Your company may choose to customize which events are detected as well as the priority ranking of each event. Event Audio is listed in English however, the audio can be configured to multiple languages depending upon the country and language of the users. The priority of each event is only relevant if multiple events happen simultaneously. When this is the case, the event with a higher priority will be indicated first. Additional events may be queued for subsequent communication once the high priority event is resolved. Critical is the highest priority, followed by non-critical and informational. Note that the Event & SOS LEDs are on the underside of the brim and are visible to the User wearing the hat (see Figure 6). The Neighbor LEDs are on the outside of the brim and are visible to nearby users (seeFigure 7). events which include LED alerts. The following events are described in the subsequent tables. Figures are included for those Evacuation SOS Fall Geofence Breach Network Disconnect Blackout Zone Hat Not Worn Elevated Noise High Temperature Low Temperature Acceleration Proximity Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 19 Evacuation evacuation. An Evacuation Event occurs when an area is deemed unsafe or needs to be cleared of personnel for any reason. The evacuation area can include any part of the worksite, including the entire site. The SCC Operator draws a three-dimensional area in the web application to initiate an Figure 10: Evacuation Event Item Description Event Initiated By SCC Operator Reason for the Event Evacuation Required Event LED Flashing Red Event LED Flashing Red Neighbor LEDs Event Audio (English) User Response Emergency evacuation. Please leave the area. Evacuate the area and proceed to a designated evacuation assembly point. Event Resolution Event is resolved when
(1) User exits the evacuation area, or
(2) SCC operator cancels the evacuation. Resolution Audio Outside of evacuation zone. Event Priority Critical Table 2: Evacuation Event Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 20 SOS An SOS Event occurs when a user is in danger and/or requires immediate assistance. In addition to the SCC Operator, nearby users will be notified of the SOS request and can find the user who initiated it by the flashing LEDs visible on the outside of the hat. Figure 11: SOS Event Item Description Event Initiated By User Reason for the Event Urgent help required Event LED Flashing Red SOS LED Event Audio (English) User Response Flashing Red Neighbor EDs SOS Initiated. Wait for help. Cancel the event if help no longer needed. Event Resolution Event is resolved if
(1) User cancels the event, or
(2) SCC operator cancels the event. Resolution Audio SOS canceled. Event Priority Critical Table 3: SOS Event Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 21 Fall Detection situation. Item A Fall event is initiated when the hat detects a fall, indicated by a rapid drop in altitude greater than 4 feet. This setting can be customized depending upon the specifics of the worksite and Description Event Initiated By Hat / Software Reason for the Event Fall detected Event LED None Event Audio (English) Fall detected.
(rapid drop in altitude greater than 4 ft). Wait for help. Contact SCC operator if no help needed. Event is resolved only by SCC operator after confirming that User is no longer in danger. User Response Event Resolution Resolution Audio Event Priority none Critical Table 4: Fall Detection Event Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 22 Geofence Breach Geofences are defined by the SCC Operator and can be customized to allow specific personnel into the defined locations at specific times. A breach occurs when a user who is not permitted to be in the zone passes through the invisible barrier. The user will receive warnings about approaching the geofenced area before a breach occurs. Figure 12: Geofence Breach Event Item Description Event Initiated By Hat / Software Reason for the Event Unauthorized User has entered a geofenced zone. Event LED Event Audio (English) Flashing Red Event LED Flashing Red Neighbor LEDs Geofence violation. User Response Exit the geofenced area. Event Resolution Event is resolved if
(1) User exits the geofenced zone, or
(2) SCC operator cancels the geofence. Resolution Audio You have exited the geofence. Event Priority Critical Table 5: Geofence Breach Event Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 23 Network Disconnect Event The hat may use one of many networks including Ultra-wideband, Wifi, LTE, & Bluetooth. If there is an interruption to the network that prevents the hat from connecting to it, the network disconnect event will notify the user. If the hat is equipped with a camera, video and still images can still be recorded during the disconnect but the files will not be transmitted to the SCC until the network connection is re-established. Figure 13: Network Disconnect Event Item Description Event Initiated By Hat / Software Reason for the Event Network signal lost Event LED Event Audio (English) Solid Amber Event LED No network connection. User Response Wait for connection to establish. Move as necessary. Event Resolution Event is resolved when network is reconnected Resolution Audio Network connected. Event Priority Non-critical Table 6: Network Disconnect Event Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 24 Blackout Zone Event Blackout zones are defined by the SCC Operator. These are areas where no location data or media may be transmitted from the hat. Although defined by each worksite, blackout zones likely include restrooms, locker rooms, and other locations where privacy is expected. Figure 14: Blackout Zone Event Item Description Event Initiated By Hat / Software Reason for the Event Network signal lost Event LED Event Audio (English) Solid Amber Event LED No network connection. User Response Wait for connection to establish. Move as necessary. Event Resolution Event is resolved when network is reconnected Resolution Audio Network connected. Event Priority Non-critical Table 7: Blackout Zone Event Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 25 Hat Not Worn Event When the hat is powered on but is not in use, it triggers the hat not worn event. This reminds a user to wear the hat if on the worksite or to power the hat down if it is not in use. Figure 15: Hat Not Worn Event Item Description Event Initiated By Hat / Software Reason for the Event Hard hat is powered on but is not being worn by a user. Event LEDs Flashing Amber Neighbor LEDs Event Audio (English) Hat not worn. User Response Wear hat or power off if not in use. Event Resolution Hat is worn or powered off. Resolution Audio none Event Priority Non-critical Table 8: Hat Not Worn Event Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 26 Elevated Noise Event Sensors in the hat respond to ambient noise over a set decibel level by providing a warning that the noise level is high enough to potentially cause hearing damage. This noise level can be customized for a worksite by the SCC Operator. Figure 16: Elevated Noise Event Item Description Event Initiated By Hat / Software Reason for the Event Ambient noise is at a level that may damage hearing. Event LEDs Flashing Red Event LED Event Audio (English) Noise level high. User Response Move to a quieter area if possible or engage hearing protection. Event Resolution Noise level returns to within normal parameters Resolution Audio Event Priority none Critical Table 9: Elevated Noise Event Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 27 Low / High Temperature Event Sensors in the hat respond to ambient temperatures below and above set temperatures by providing a warning that the temperature is too cold or too hot. These minimum and maximum temperatures may be customized for a worksite by the SCC Operator. Figure 17: Low / High Temperature Event Item Description Event Initiated By Hat / Software Reason for the Event Temperature is detected to be lower or higher than a set limit. Event LEDs Flashing Red Event LED Event Audio (English) Ambient temp low. Ambient temp high. User Response Move to a warmer / cooler area if possible. Event Resolution Temperature returns to within normal parameters Resolution Audio Event Priority none Critical Table 10: Low / High Temperature Event Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 28 Acceleration Event Sensors in the hat respond to acceleration over a set limit by providing a warning that the acceleration is high, indicating that a dangerous situation may be at hand. This maximum rate of acceleration may be customized for a worksite by the SCC Operator. Item Description Event Initiated By Hat / Software Reason for the Event Heightened acceleration detected. Event LEDs none Event Audio (English) High acceleration detected. User Response Seek help / report conditions to SCC. Event Resolution Resolution Audio Acceleration returns to within normal parameters or SCC cancels event none Event Priority Critical Table 11: Acceleration Event Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 29 Proximity Event A Proximity event is triggered when a user is approaching an object that has been tagged with a beacon, for example, dangerous and/or moving equipment. Figure 18: Proximity Event Item Description Event Initiated By Hat / Software / Beacon Reason for the Event Hat / User is close to a Beacon Event LEDs Flashing Red Event LED Event Audio (English) Proximity Danger. User Response Move away from the dangerous situation / location if possible to do so safely. Event Resolution User moves away from danger or SCC cancels event. Resolution Audio Event Priority Table 12: Proximity Event none Critical Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 30 POWER & CONNECTIVITY The included battery is a dual-cell 4800 mAH Lithium Ion battery, which is suitable for an eight to 12-hour shift. Multiple batteries may be purchased separately in order to extend the hats working life before recharging. Installing and Removing the Battery Only a Guardhat battery may be used with this device. To install the battery, lower the battery pack into the compartment on the back of the hard hat and tighten the thumbscrew by turning it clockwise until it is finger-tight. (see Figure 19) Figure 19: Battery Installation Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 31 To remove the battery, loosen the thumbscrew by turning it counterclockwise until the head of the screw reaches the top of the thumbscrew cavity and lift the battery pack straight up. (see Figure 20) Figure 20: Battery Removal Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 32 Charging the Battery SAFETY, page 10). The battery can be charged using Battery Charging Station (supplied separately) which can charge up to 4 batteries at once. Only use a Guardhat charger in a safe environment (see When an empty charging port is ready and functional, both lights in front of it will be Solid To charge a Battery Pack, disengage the Battery Pack from the hard hat as in Figure 20 and Figure 21: Battery Charger Green. place it into a charging port. When a battery is charging:
A battery pack charged to less than 50% capacity will be indicated by Solid Amber on the left and No Light on the right. (see Figure 22) A battery pack charged between 50% and 100% capacity will be indicated by Solid Green on the left and Solid Amber on the right. (see Figure 23) A fully charged battery pack will be indicated by Solid Green on both LEDs. (see Figure 24) Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 33 Any Red LEDs indicate a fault in the battery. A faulty battery should be returned if under warranty or appropriately discarded. Figure 22: Low Charge Figure 23: Charging Figure 24: Fully Charged Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 34 Turning the Hard Hat ON and OFF When the hard hat is powered off, no LEDs are illuminated. To turn ON the hard hat, press and hold the Power Button for 3 seconds. After hard hat has booted up, you will hear starting tone and the Status LED (see Figure 6) will light up. The color and flash pattern of the Status LED will indicate the power level of the battery and network connection status (see Table 13). To turn OFF the hard hat, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds. The Power LED will Flash Green while hard hat is powering down. Hard Hat Status LED The Status LED will indicate battery level and network connection status. Network Connection Status Online Offline Solid Green Slow Glowing Green none Audio Solid Amber Slow Glowing Amber none Greater than 2/3 of battery capacity Between 1/3 and 2/3 of battery capacity Less than 1/3 of battery capacity s u t a t S y r e t t a B Table 13: Status LED Solid Red Slow Glowing Red Battery Low. Less than 2 minutes of battery life Flashing Red Flashing Red Battery critical. Power down initiated. Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 35 USER INTERFACE REFERENCE LED Indicators LED Light Audio Meaning Response Event LED Flashing Red Emergency Evacuation. Please leave the area. Evacuation initiated Evacuate the area Geofence violation. Exit restricted area Unauthorized geofence entry Noise level is too high Move to a quieter area or engage hearing protection. Noise level high. Ambient temp high. Temperature is too high. Move to a cooler area Ambient temp low. Temperature is too low. Move to a warmer area Proximity danger. Proximity danger Move to a safe location Solid Amber No network connection. Network disconnected Wait for reconnection Inside blackout zone. Blackout enter None required SOS initiated. SOS Initiated Wait for help /
Cancel if help no longer needed SOS LED Flashing Red Table 14: LED Indicators (Event & SOS) Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 36 LED Light Audio Meaning Response Status LED Solid Green Solid Amber none none none none Slow Glowing Green Slow Glowing Amber Slow Glowing Red Table 15: LED Indicators (Status) Solid Red Battery low. Replace battery soon Battery full;
Online none Battery medium; Online none Battery low;
Online Battery full;
Offline Be aware of surroundings Battery medium; Offline Be aware of surroundings Battery low. Battery low;
Offline Be aware of surroundings Replace battery soon Flashing Red Battery critical. Power down initiated. Battery Critical Replace battery ASAP Flashing Green Power down initiated. Power down initiated none Flashing Blue Ready to pair. Bluetooth pairing Pair Bluetooth device. Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 37 LED Light Audio Meaning Response camera shutter sound Picture taken none Call LED Single Amber Flash Solid Amber Video recording started. Video recording in progress none Green /
Blue Dial tone (until connected) Outbound audio call none Ring tone (until answered) Inbound audio call Answer by pressing Call Button Flashing Blue Dial tone (until connected) Outbound video call none Ring tone (until answered) Inbound video call Answer by pressing Call Button Solid Green call audio Solid Blue call audio Audio call in progress Video call in progress none none channel audio PTT active Release button to hear response(s) Flashing Red Neighbor
(not visible to User) Response is for those nearby Flashing Amber n/a n/a n/a n/a Table 16: LED Indicators (Call & Neighbor) SOS initiated Help user if possible Evacuation initiated Unauthorized geofence entry Hat not worn Evacuate the area Contact SCC Remind User to wear or power down hat Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 38 Button Press Reason Result Audio Short press Decrease speaker volume Volume decreases single beep at new audio level (if nothing else playing) Short press Volume increases single beep at new Increase speaker volume audio level (if nothing else playing) Hold for 5 sec User needs help SOS initiated. SOS alert sent to SCC & nearby users canceled Hold for 3 sec Cancel active SOS Active SOS is SOS canceled. Press Audio call placed Dial tone (until Make audio call to SCC Hold for 3 sec Make video call Video call placed Dial tone (until to SCC Answer call End call Press (when ringing) Press (when connected) Audio or video call answered Audio or video call ends connected) connected) call audio single beep Press and hold Communicate with group Broadcast over current channel None (User talks) Buttons Volume Down Volume Up
SOS Call Push to Talk Table 17: Buttons (Repeat, Power, & Picture) Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 39 Repeat Power Camera Button Press Reason Result Audio Press Repeat needed Replays all messages in active event queue
(in order of priority) Hold for 3 sec Turn ON the hat Hat powers on Device started. Hold for 5 sec Turn OFF the hat Hat powers off Press Take still image Captures image camera shutter sound Hold for 3 sec Begins recording Begin video recording Press (while recording) End video recording Ends recording Power down initiated. Video recording started. Video recording ended. Table 18: Buttons (Repeat, Power, & Camera) Guardhat HC-1 User Manual 40
1 2 | Internal Photos | Internal Photos | 1.31 MiB | December 17 2019 / July 06 2020 | delayed release |
1 2 | ID Label and Location | ID Label/Location Info | 353.37 KiB | December 17 2019 / January 08 2020 |
4 30 mm B A 3 60 mm 2 1 B A Label install location UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS AND APPLY AFTER FINISHING OPERATIONS. PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THISDRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF GUARDHAT INC. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF GUARDHAT INC IS PROHIBITED. MATERIAL FINISH Notes:
Label material: Vinyl or polyester Label adhesive: LSE Ink: Suitable for outdoor use 4 3 FROM TO 1 NAME DRAWN ENGR A B 2 C D
APPV DATE SELECT ONE DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE RELATED x NAME ORDINARY LOCATION APPV DATE PART NO. REVISION SIZE B SCALE: 1:1 WT: GRAMS SHEET: 1 OF 1 1 MGMT Q.A. Vinyl or PolyesterFCC ID Label for HC11.0
1 2 | Label | ID Label/Location Info | 337.72 KiB | June 21 2021 |
GUARDHAT INC | Model: IS-HC1.1 =
FCC ID: 2AR60HC1000 Ic: 24751-HC1000 Contains Transmit Modules:
FCC IDs: 2AR60GHP2470 N7NHL7588 2AFDI-ITCOQ626S Ic: 24751-GHP2470 2417C-HL7588 9049A-ITCOQ626S Address: XXIXXIXX!IXXIXXIXKX SN # IS-HC1.1-xxxxx This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
1 2 | Label Location | ID Label/Location Info | 4.49 MiB | June 21 2021 |
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1 2 | Confidentiality Request | Cover Letter(s) | 131.28 KiB | June 21 2021 |
Request for Confidentiality Date: April 06, 2021 Subject: Confidentiality Request for: FCC ID:2AR6OHC1000 and IC:24751-HC1000 Pursuant to FCC 47 CFR 0.457(d) and 0.459 and IC RSP-100, Issue 12, Section 12.4, the applicant requests that a part of the subject FCC application be held confidential. Type of Confidentiality Requested Permanent Permanent Permanent *1 Permanent Permanent Permanent Permanent Permanent Permanent *3 Exhibit Block Diagrams External Photos Internal Photos Operation Description/Theory of Operation Parts List & Placement/BOM Tune-Up Procedure Schematics Test Setup Photos Users Manual Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Guardhat Inc has spent substantial effort in developing this product and it is one of the first of its kind in industry. Having the subject information easily available to "competition" would negate the advantage they have achieved by developing this product. Not protecting the details of the design will result in financial hardship. Permanent Confidentiality:
The applicant requests the exhibits listed above as permanently confidential be permanently withheld from public review due to materials that contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. Short-Term Confidentiality:
The applicant requests the exhibits selected above as short term confidential be withheld from public view for a period of __180___ days from the date of the Grant of Equipment Authorization and prior to marketing. This is to avoid premature release of sensitive information prior to marketing or release of the product to the public. Applicant is also aware that they are responsible to notify ACB in the event information regarding the product or the product is made available to the public before the requested period has expired. ACB will then release the documents listed above for public disclosure pursuant to FCC Public Notice DA 04-1705. NOTE for Industry Canada Applications:
IC currently only distinguishes Permanent Confidentiality exhibits as shown above. Short Term confidentiality is not considered applicable to IC applications. Sincerely, By:
(Signature) SVP of Engineering
(Title3) Basman Dahleh
(Print name)
1 2 | Cover Letter | Cover Letter(s) | 78.96 KiB | June 21 2021 |
May 17, 2021 Guardhat, Inc. 1520 Woodward Ave Third Floor Detroit, MI 48226 To Whom It May Concern, CERTIFICATION DEPARTMENT AT TIMCO ENGINEERING, INC. AN INDUSTRIAL INSPECTION & ANALYSIS, INC. COMPANY
(352) 472-5500 | timcoengr.com Here is our request for FCC Filing:
This is to request a Class II permissive change for FCC ID: 2AR6OHC1000, originally granted on 2020-01-08. Changes have been made to the digital support circuitry to comply with Intrinsically Safe requirements. The transmitter modules have not changed. Please add the IS-HC1.1 test report to the FCC database. Original Model Number:
Intrinsically Safe Model Number:
HC1 IS-HC1.1 Sincerely, Basman Dahleh SVP Engineering
1 2 | Power of Attorney Letter | Cover Letter(s) | 110.47 KiB | June 21 2021 |
Date: April 06, 2021 Timco Engineering, Inc. 849 NW State Road 45 Newberry, Florida 32669 Phone: (352) 472-5500 To Whom It May Concern:
Authority to Act as Agent Rick Hiebert of QAI Laboratories is authorized to act on our behalf, until otherwise notified, for applications to Timco Engineering, Inc. We certify that we are not subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. 862. Further, no party, as defined in 47 CFR 1.2002 (b), to the application is subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits. We also declare that the information provided to the FCC is true and correct to the best of our knowledge (47 CFR 2.911(d)) and we have been informed of the grantee responsibilities (47 CFR 2.909) with regard to certified equipment. Agency Agreement Expiration Date: April 06, 2022 Thank you, By:
Title:
On behalf of: Guardhat Inc
(Company Name) 708-670-6135 Telephone:
SVP of Engineering Basman Dahleh
(Print name)
1 2 | Test Photos | Test Setup Photos | 123.07 KiB | June 21 2021 / December 18 2021 | delayed release |
1 2 | Antenna spec | Operational Description | 1.03 MiB | December 17 2019 / January 08 2020 |
SPECIFICATION Part No.
: FXR.08.52.0075X.A.dg Product Name
: Rectangular Flexible Near-Field Communications Ferrite Antenna with 75mm Twisted Pair 28AWG Cable and ACH(F) connector Features
: 13.56MHz RFID / NFC Antenna Layered with Ferrite Flux Director Low Profile Embedded Antenna Dimensions: 53.34 mm x 37.3 mm Thickness: 0.30 mm Peel and stick Nitto UTD-30 adhesive on back 75mm Twisted Pair 28AWG Cable with Teflon and ACH(F) Connector Customized solutions available RoHS Compliant SPE-15-8-079/B/CM Page 1 of 10 1. Introduction The FXR.08.52.0075X.A.dg is an NFC Ferrite antenna with 75mm twisted pair 28AWG cable and JST connector. It works with specific NFC chips which need to connect via JST ACH connector. NFC antennas can be applied in areas not traditionally available to other types of antennas. A common example is the ability to apply NFC antennas to batteries or other conductive surfaces. To enable this usage, however, a ferrite flux director layer is required. This ferrite layer acts to steer the magnetic flux away from the metal or other conductor, where it would otherwise result in loss or complete failure to communicate. Taoglas NFC antennas can therefore be customized with flux director layers to enable this flexibility in usage. The coil inductance noted below can help estimate a capacitance value for creating resonance at 13.56MHz. Typical applications
- Mobile devices
- Electronic wallets
- Health care ID scanners
- Payment readers
- Office ID
- Access control
Internet Of Things Customized antennas for specific applications, shape, and impedance match can also be provided for an NRE and subject to MOQ. Contact your regional Taoglas sales office for more information and support on our NFC antenna range. SPE-15-8-079/B/CM Page 2 of 10 2. Specification Flexible PCB Near-Field Communications Antenna Frequency Inductance @ 13.56 MHz 13.56 4.5 MHz H Antenna Dimensions Cable Length Connector Type Adhesive Weight PET Ferrite Sheet Adhesive Type Flexible NFC Mechanical Dimensions: 53.34 mm x 37.3 mm Thickness: 0.15 mm 75 mm ACH(F) 3M 467 3g Ferrite Sheet Mechanical Dimension: 53.34*37.3 mm Thickness: 0.02 mm Dimension: 53.34*37.3 mm Thickness: 0.10 mm Nitto UTD-30 (W) Thickness: 0.03 mm Environmental Operation Temperature Storage Temperature
-40C to 85C
-40C to 85C Humidity Non-condensing 65C 95% RH SPE-15-8-079/B/CM Page 3 of 10 3. Antenna Application 3.1. Test setup A test fixture is used to measure the maximum interrogation distance. The FXR.08.52.0075X.A.dg antenna is connected to a NFC evaluation board and then placed on the fixed part of the fixture. Evaluation Board Test Fixture Passively Powered Tag Sample on thin plastic sheet Antenna Measuring Scale Measurement Arm RFID Reader Module The test sample is placed on a thin sheet of plastic connected to the movable part of the fixture. Then the distance is carefully adjusted until the reader can no longer read the sample, thus the maximum interrogation distance is displayed in the ruler. SPE-15-8-079/B/CM Page 4 of 10 3.2. RFID tags used for test A total of 8 RFID tags were used to measure the interrogation distances. The next picture shows type 1 and type 2 tags, respectively. Type 1 Type 2 Type 1 tag is based on ISO/IEC 14443A standard and has 512 bytes of memory. Type 2 tag is based on ISO/IEC 14443A standard and has 192 bytes of memory. The next picture shows the Tag-it HF-I RFID tags from Texas Instruments: RI-102-
112, RI-I11-112, RI-I03-112, RI-I16-112, button type, and RI-I17-112. The Tag-it HF-I Plus Transponder Inlay family of Texas Instruments RFID is based on the ISO/IEC 15693 standard for contactless integrated circuit cards (vicinity cards) and ISO/IEC 18000-3 standard for item management. SPE-15-8-079/B/CM Page 5 of 10 3.3. Matching The interrogation distances presented here were taken with the antenna connected directly to the evaluation boards with the default matching circuit. This is not necessarily the optimal matching circuit that could be designed for a particular antenna. We kept the default matching of each evaluation board to minimize the number of variables in testing and keep integration as simple as possible. As with any matching network the exact circuit and values for an optimal network depend on the combination of antenna, NFC circuit, any intervening transmission line and the environment presented to the antenna. These factors are specific to the particular end product. As a starting point, to achieve the read range results presented here, use the matching network detailed in the schematic of the evaluation board for your particular NFC chip and keep the antenna free of any obstruction. Once you can demonstrate successful reads you can then optimize performance as desired. If the matching network is required, you should implement the following topology:
The matching circuit should be designed to match the IC impedance to 100 and then connect the antenna through a 100 differential pair. SPE-15-8-079/B/CM Page 6 of 10 3.4. Test Results A total of 8 sample devices were used to measure the interrogation distances in two scenarios, over plastic and over metal, using the Texas Instruments TRF7970AEVM evaluation board. The results are:
Over plastic:
Device Topaz512 (Type 1) NTAG203 (Type 2) Tag-it HFI Plus RI-I11-112 Tag-it HFI Plus RI-I02-112 Tag-it HFI Plus RI-I03-112 Tag-it HFI Plus RI-I16-112 Button type Tag-it HFI Plus RI-I17-112 Over metal:
Device Topaz512 (Type 1) NTAG203 (Type 2) Tag-it HFI Plus RI-I11-112 Tag-it HFI Plus RI-I02-112 Tag-it HFI Plus RI-I03-112 Tag-it HFI Plus RI-I16-112 Button type Tag-it HFI Plus RI-I17-112 Dimensions Interrogation
(mm.) 43 x 43 42 45 x 45 76 x 48 38 x 22.5 24.2 22 32.5 Distance (mm.) 12 14 21 23 10 12 10 15 Dimensions Interrogation
(mm.) 43 x 43 42 45 x 45 76 x 48 38 x 22.5 24.2 22 32.5 Distance (mm.) 7 9 14 16 7 9 8 11 SPE-15-8-079/B/CM Page 7 of 10 4. Mechanical Drawing (Unit: mm) SPE-15-8-079/B/CM Page 8 of 10 5. Packaging SPE-15-8-079/B/CM Page 9 of 10 Taoglas makes no warranties based on the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this document and reserves the right to make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time without notice. Taoglas reserves all rights to this document and the information contained herein. Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties without express permission is strictly prohibited. Copyright Taoglas Ltd. SPE-15-8-079/B/CM Page 10 of 10
1 2 | Authorization Letter | Cover Letter(s) | 155.32 KiB | December 17 2019 / January 08 2020 |
Authority to Act as Agent Date: August 19, 2019 American Certification Body, Inc. 6731 Whittier Avenue Suite C110 McLean, VA 22101 To Whom It May Concern:
Ryan Urness and Amanda Hauck of Laird Connectivity, INC are authorized to act on our behalf, until otherwise notified, for applications to American Certification Body, Inc. (ACB). We certify that we are not subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. 862. Further, no party, as defined in 47 CFR 1.2002 (b), to the application is subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits. We also declare that the information provided to the FCC is true and correct to the best of our knowledge (47 CFR 2.911(d)) and we have been informed of the grantee responsibilities (47 CFR 2.909) with regard to certified equipment. Thank you, Agency Agreement Expiration Date: 8/19/2020 By:
Title:
On behalf of: Guardhat Inc
(Print name) VP of Engineering
(Company Name) Basman Dahleh
(Signature) Telephone:
708-670-6135
1 2 | Simultaneous SAR Summations | RF Exposure Info | 744.23 KiB | December 17 2019 / January 08 2020 |
frequency | equipment class | purpose | ||
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1 | 2021-06-21 | 13.56 ~ 13.56 | DXX - Part 15 Low Power Communication Device Transmitter | Class II Permissive Change |
2 | 2020-01-08 | 13.56 ~ 13.56 | DXX - Part 15 Low Power Communication Device Transmitter | Original Equipment |
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1 2 | Effective |
2021-06-21
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2020-01-08
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1 2 | Applicant's complete, legal business name |
Guardhat Inc
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1 2 | FCC Registration Number (FRN) |
0028094993
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1 2 | Physical Address |
1520 Woodward Ave 3rd Floor
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1520 Woodward Ave
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1 2 |
Detroit, MI
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United States
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app s | TCB Information | |||||
1 2 | TCB Application Email Address |
t******@timcoengr.com
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1 2 |
h******@acbcert.com
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1 2 | TCB Scope |
A1: Low Power Transmitters below 1 GHz (except Spread Spectrum), Unintentional Radiators, EAS (Part 11) & Consumer ISM devices
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app s | FCC ID | |||||
1 2 | Grantee Code |
2AR6O
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1 2 | Equipment Product Code |
HC1000
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app s | Person at the applicant's address to receive grant or for contact | |||||
1 2 | Name |
B****** D****
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1 2 | Title |
Vice President of Engineering
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1 2 | Telephone Number |
313 7********
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1 2 | Fax Number |
000 0********
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1 2 |
b******@guardhat.com
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app s | Technical Contact | |||||
1 2 | Firm Name |
Guardhat, Inc.
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1 2 | Name |
B****** D********
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1 2 | Physical Address |
1520 Woodward Avenue
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1 2 |
Detroit, 48226
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1 2 |
United States
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1 2 |
b******@guardhat.com
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app s | Non Technical Contact | |||||
n/a | ||||||
app s | Confidentiality (long or short term) | |||||
1 2 | Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
1 2 | Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
1 2 | If so, specify the short-term confidentiality release date (MM/DD/YYYY format) | 12/18/2021 | ||||
1 2 | 07/06/2020 | |||||
if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant. | ||||||
app s | Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc | |||||
1 2 | Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization? | No | ||||
1 2 | Equipment Class | DXX - Part 15 Low Power Communication Device Transmitter | ||||
1 2 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | Guardhat IS-HC1.1 Smart Hardhat | ||||
1 2 | HC1 Connected Hard Hat | |||||
1 2 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 2 | Yes | |||||
1 2 | Modular Equipment Type | Does not apply | ||||
1 2 | Purpose / Application is for | Class II Permissive Change | ||||
1 2 | Original Equipment | |||||
1 2 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 2 | Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 2 | Grant Comments | C2PC: Changes made to the digital support circuitry; the transmitter modules have not changed. This device includes multiple certified transmitter modules, as specified in the filing. The highest reported simultaneous SAR value from these modules is 0.85 W/kg. End-users must be provided with transmitter installation and operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. | ||||
1 2 | This device includes multiple certified transmitter modules, as specified in the filing. The highest reported simultaneous SAR value from these modules is 0.85 W/kg. End-users must be provided with transmitter installation and operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. | |||||
1 2 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 2 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
app s | Test Firm Name and Contact Information | |||||
1 2 | Firm Name |
QAI LABORATORIES LTD.
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1 2 |
Laird Connectivity, Inc
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1 2 | Name |
P****** S******
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1 2 |
A**** A******
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1 2 | Telephone Number |
604-5********
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1 2 |
262 3********
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1 2 | Fax Number |
604-5********
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1 2 |
262 3********
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1 2 |
p******@qai.org
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1 2 |
a******@lairdconnect.com
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2 | 1 | 15C | 13.56000000 | 13.56000000 |
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