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Operating Instructions
(90 seconds to Alarm used for example)
ACTIVATING WorkForce®: Simultaneously pressing both side
buttons turns the WorkForce® ON and activates Sensing Mode.
In Sensing Mode, the device is monitoring radio trac for alarm
messages. The WorkForce® is also sensing motion, if enabled.
When Auto-ON/OFF setting is enabled, disconnecting the unit from
the charger adapter will activate WorkForce® and put into Sensing
Mode.
During activation, an operational signal of escalating audio tones
will be heard and the Power Indicator (at upper left) will begin to
blink approximately once per second. A pair of Green LEDs in the
Alarm Ring will begin ashing in an alternating display to indicate
motion is being sensed.
When WorkForce® is activated, its internal radio transmits signals
to other GRACE devices and equipment.
PRE-ALERT MODE: When a user remains motionless, a Pre-Alert
warning will begin to sound approximately 12 seconds before go-
ing into Alarm Mode. When no motion is sensed for approximately
78-83 seconds, WorkForce® begins an audible Pre-Alert sound and
an alternating Yellow LED display in the Alarm Ring. If motion is de-
tected during Pre-Alert, WorkForce® will reset into Sensing Mode.
ALARM MODE: There are 2 methods of activating Alarm Mode.
1) MOTION ALARM: After 90 to 95 seconds of no motion,
WorkForce® enters the Alarm Mode.
2) PANIC ALARM: WorkForce® user can activate Alarm Mode at
any time (from Sensing Mode or OFF Mode) by pressing the
Emergency Alarm Button.
ALARM MODE: Is indicated by a rapid pulsing of Red LEDs in the
Alarm Ring while sounding a loud audio alarm. During alarm, an
emergency radio signal is transmitted to other GRACE devices and
equipment, alerting personnel that personnel may need assistance.
RESET Alarm Mode: Return WorkForce® to Sensing Mode by si-
multaneously pressing both side buttons.
OFF: When in Sensing Mode, turn OFF by simultaneously pressing
and holding both side buttons for approximately 3 seconds until
a series of de-escalating audio tones are heard and all LED activity
cease. When Auto-ON/OFF setting is enabled, connecting the unit to
the charger adapter will turn the WorkForce® OFF.
SYSTEM LOOP TEST: When in Sensing Mode, press and hold
top button until a rapid tri-tone conrms the device has sent
Loop Test Message and the countdown timer has started. A
successful Loop Test is indicated by an escalating tri-tone and
side LEDs 4-1 blinking yellow in an upward sequence. If the
Loop Test Acknowledge message is NOT received within the
congured timeframe, a de-escalating tri-tone will be heard.
NOTE: see Device Settings, pg.10, to enable/disable this System
Loop Test feature.
Operation of Special Features
EVACUATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT: If an Evacuate message is
received by the WorkForce®, it can be manually acknowledged by
simultaneously pressing both side buttons.
ALARM MONITORING: Allows the user to monitor the status of
other personnel working in the same general area when they are
equipped with WorkForce® or other GRACE devices. WorkForce®
MUST be in the Sensing Mode to receive Alarm signals from other
Grace devices or equipment.When one device goes into Alarm and
an Alarm Monitoring WorkForce® receives the signal, the Red side
LEDs will ash in an alternating pattern. This alert can be cleared
for one minute by pressing both side buttons simultaneously. If
additional GRACE devices go into Alarm during this one-minute
period, the Alarm Monitoring LED display will be reactivated. This
cycle will continue until the telemetry unit in Alarm is reset or shut
o.
NOTE: If an alarm has been received, the WorkForce® will not turn o
until the alarm has been cleared or reset.
FALL DETECTION:
WorkForce® is capable of detecting a fall of greater than 4ft. If a fall
is detected, the device will enter the Fall Pre-Alert state for 15 sec-
onds to allow the user to reset the WorkForce® after a false trigger
or a fall that does not require assistance. Fall Pre-Alert can only be
reset by simultaneously pressing both side buttons. If the Fall Pre-
Alert is not reset within 15 seconds the device will automatically
enter the Fall Alarm mode. This will send out a Fall Detected Alarm
message to any compatible Grace monitoring equipment.
FALL PRE-ALERT MODE: Is indicated by alternating Yellow LED
display in the Alarm Ring, and a double beep after the Pre-Alert
tone. Fall Pre-Alert may be cleared by simultaneously pressing
both side buttons.
FALL ALARM MODE: Is indicated by rapid pulsing of the Red LED’s
in the Alarm Ring while sounding a loud audio alarm with a double
beep. Clear the Fall Alarm by simultaneously pressing both side
buttons.
IMPORTANT NOTE: WorkForce® model WF1 cannot detect every
possible type of ‘fall’-event and it is the user’s responsibility to
be trained to always push the Emergency Alarm button, if they
are able, following any type of ‘fall’-event.
SIGNAL-LOST/OUT-of-RANGE OPERATION:
Signal-Lost/Out-of-Range is an indication that the user is
beyond the eective signaling range of theWorkForce® and a Grace
monitoring device or unit, such as a Grace GMG or GFG Gateway,
MS2000, SMS or GraceWatch® system. This feature operates using
2 way signaling between the WorkForce and the monitoring unit
for the purpose of indicating to the user they may be out of the
eective signaling range of the system.
When this feature is enabled and under normal operation,
the user will receive notication they are in the eective
signaling range on the monitoring device within 30 seconds after
powering on the WorkForce®.
This feature can be enabled through the PC software
conguration tool. If this feature was not enabled, verify there is
a Grace monitoring device that present that supports Signal-Lost/
Out-of-Range notication and is congured to actively operate
with the WorkForce® units.
WorkForce® Mounting and Attachment
WorkForce® is equipped with a high-strength grip-clip designed
for secure attachment to personnel gear such as to a vertical strap
on the upper left or right shoulder with the sound port facing out,
or on the right or left hip area. The optional swivel-clip attachment
Read Instructions Before Use
Always test WorkForce® prior to use
