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). |
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.