How to Use BEACON V3s
What is a BEACON V3?
The BEACON V3 is a first-of-its-kind, cellular-connected multi-point safety monitor engineered for real-time noise, environmental, and wearable monitoring.
What does the BEACON V3 measure?
The BEACON V3 captures real-time site and worker metrics including:
- Noise Monitoring: Measures live sound pressure levels.
- Thermal Environment: Measures temperature, relative humidity, heat index, humidex, and estimated Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT).
- Location Tracking: Provides coarse indoor location tracking and GPS.
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Wearable Safety Alerts: When worn on a user, the device records GPS coordinates alongside environmental metrics, triggering safety alerts for panic button presses, no movement, and fall detection.
Key Specifications & Connectivity
| Feature | Details |
| Battery Life | 12+ hours (depending on configuration). |
| Environments | Rated for both indoor and outdoor use. |
| Primary Communications | Direct connection via Cellular networks, Wi-Fi, or Ethernet. |
| Offline Data Back-up | If network connection drops, onboard memory stores 1+ week of data (depending on configuration). |
Modes of Operations
The BEACON V3 has two different modes of operations depending on the assignment of the device.
| Feature | User Mode | Area Mode |
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| Example Use Case | Measure the environment around a specific person wearing or carrying the BEACON V3, such as during a study or personal monitoring. | Measure the environment at a specific location. |
| How to activate | Assign the BEACON V3 to a user in the organization page. | Assign the BEACON V3 to an area in the organization page, or leave it unassigned. |
| Data association | Measurements are associated with the assigned user. | Measurements are associated with the assigned area. If unassigned, the device operates as an anonymous area and uses its Beacon serial number as the name. |
| Operation while charging | Monitoring stops while connected to the charger. A blue animation shows that is it charging while a purple light indicates the device is fully charged. | Monitoring continues while connected to the charger. Keeping the device connected to power is recommended for continuous monitoring. |
Mounting Options
The BEACON V3 offers flexible mounting mechanisms to adapt to any job site setup:
- Wall Mounting: Fastened using an integrated magnet mount.
- Tripod Mounting: Attaches to standard tripods. Can be paired with an external solar panel for continuous remote outdoor power.
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Handheld & Wearable: Compact enough for handheld use or clipped directly to a belt or shirt pocket.
Setup, Viewing, Alerts, and Calibration
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How do I set up and name BEACON V3s?Admins can configure, enroll, and name BEACON V3 devices on the Organization page of the SlateSafety Web Application.
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How do I view live and historical BEACON V3 data?Log in to the SlateSafety Web Application. Access the Live Page to monitor real-time environmental and noise data, or open the History Page to analyze historical trends over time.
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Can I set alert thresholds for BEACON V3s?
Yes. You can configure alert thresholds for your BEACON V3 devices similarly to how you configure thresholds for BAND V2s. For detailed steps, see our guide on Alert and Return-to-Work Notifications.
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How do I calibrate a BEACON V3?SlateSafety offers calibration management for your devices as a yearly service. Contact your SlateSafety account manager to schedule your annual calibration check.