LifeGuard AVL (Automatic Vehicle Locating) Applications

GRACE INDUSTRIES LIFEGUARD AVL APPLICATIONS

Grace Industries offers a wide array of LifeGuard Automatic Vehicle Locating (AVL) systems. These unique life safety products combine the benefits of worldwide GPS vehicle tracking and locating with the value added benefit of a distress (man-down) alarm for personnel who work in remote locations. Regardless of where personnel are operating, notification of a distress condition is received in seconds ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!

The Power of Knowing

Grace LifeGuard AVL personal monitoring system provide an instant communication link and location monitor that provides mobile lone worker employees, individuals, dignitaries, and others in potential risk environments the ability to send an emergency distress alert with precise location information. From harsh remote areas and mobile environments to ports or in plant facilities, monitoring location and providing instant notification by satellite or cellular (where coverage is available) communication systems offers the highest level of safety and security to at risk personnel. Knowing that help can be on the way within seconds provides a greater sense of freedom and peace of mind to those needing protection, ulimately resulting in maximum productivity.

When a worker in a remote location is in distress or has a medical emergency, you need to know as soon as possible. Grace AVL solutions provide early notification so that help can be dispatched anywhere in the world.

How the LifeGuard AVL System Works

The Diagram below illustrates how the distress alarm signal sent from the Grace telemetry device worn by the user is relayed, along with the GPS location and street address where available, to the command center location at your facility:

System Components and Applications

	The DMR-200 Satellite Terminal This device uses worldwide satellite communications to provide notification to your location when one or more persons in a remote environment is in distress. The unit can be permanently mounted on vehicles or can be magnet mounted, allowing the unit to be easily transferred from one behicle to another. The DMR-200 receives distress signals via the Grace MR-900 or MX-900, and forwards these distress signals via satellite.
	MR-900 Receiver The MR-900 is a small one-way signaling receiver which is mounted in the vehicle and receives the distress signals from Grace telemetric distress alarms. Using either contact closure or RS-232 data, the distress alarm is relayed via the satellite or cellular (where coverage is available) terminal to the location selected by the end user. The unit is small and compact in size (measuring 2.0” x 3.0” x 0.75” and can be easily mounted inside the cab of a vehicle. The MR-900 can be permanently mounted in the vehicle, or Velcro mounted to allow the unit to be easily transferred from one vehicle to another.
	MX-900 Transceiver The MR-900 is a small two-way signaling transceiver which is mounted in the vehicle and receives the distress signals from Grace telemetric distress alarms. Using either contact closure or RS-232 data, the distress alarm is relayed via the satellite or cellular (where coverage is available) terminal to the location selected by the end user. The MX-900 is 2-way signaling allowing the user to verify in-range status and receive acknowledgment or emergency alert messages. Small and compact in size (measuring 2.0” x 3.0” x 0.75” and can be easily mounted inside the cab of a vehicle. The MR-900 can be permanently mounted in the vehicle, or Velcro mounted to allow the unit to be easily transferred from one vehicle to another.
	SuperCell Model SC250 The SuperCell model SC250 is a small pager-sized transceiver device that provides powerful emergency signaling and monitoring. SuperCell SC250 features a 32 character LCD display and a high performance radio transceiver that allows 2-way signaling between the Grace MX-900 and other SuperCell SC250's. Standard features include audible, visual and vibrating alert modes. The units’ LCD can show the name, ID number or location for an emergency distress signal received. A memory database contained in the SC250 is capable of monitoring signals of up to several thousand units and also supports sending and receiving canned text messages. A panic button located on top of the unit can transmit an emergency distress signal which can be received by other SuperCells the MX-900, or the MR-900. This model also features a rechargeable lithium battery, belt clip and uses Grace’s proprietary Smart-Signal radio technology for superior system performance. A PC software package and infrared adaptor is available for programming and managing the user name database, canned messages and the unit’s firmware.
	LTX-200 The LTX200 is a transmitting Motion-Sensing Man-Down alarm device that is third party certified Intrinsically Safe device under Industry-Canada and CSA requirements. The LTX-200 has a limited receive capability only for the purpose of programming a new ID in to the unit. The unit is a member of the TPASS-3 product family, but functions without receive capability and no smart signal repeating. The receiver on this device is temporarily active for a 15 second period following the pressing of both side buttons simultaneously, or when the device is first turned on (either key is removed or manual button turn on). After 15 seconds the receiver shuts down and the unit is not capable receiving programming messages. This is the ideal choice for a one-way signaling solution in Canada. Note, all other RF programmable features are active during the 15 seconds the receiver is enabled, so that any other custom options such as polling modes can be set during this time.
	T PASS II Transmitting Personal Alert Safety System The T-PASS® HP II is the most advanced personal alert safety system product worldwide. With accountability an important issue facing personnel who work alone or in remote locations, the T-PASS® HP II is an innovative product designed to make early notification of a distress condition automatic, simple and effective. Immediate notification of an alarm condition via radio telemetry. T PASS® HP II feature a loud audio alarm and transmits the distress signal to the MR-900 or MX-900 for relay via the cellular or satellite terminal to your location from anywhere in the world. There is no FCC license required and T-PASS® HP II is third party certified intrinsically safe to the UL 913 Standard for use in Class I Division 1 Groups A - D Hazardous Locations.
	AirLink PinPoint Cellular Modem Terminal The PinPoint Modem is the ideal choice where adequate cellular coverage is available. By blending always-on 1XRTT high-speed data with an integrated GPS receiver, the PinPoint provides scaleable mobile data solutions for the enterprise. Its serial and digital interfaces enable other applications to communicate over CDMA/1XRTT networks. Examples include public safety, field force automation, credit-card processing, and advanced telematics. This would also allow for integration with the Grace Industries MR900 to provide early notification of workers in distress.

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