Blickfeld Qb2 Instruction manual

Qb2
QUICK START MANUAL AND
SAFETY INFORMATION

Publ. #49039-EN-Rev1.0-20230517
This manual contains information necessary to safely mount,
install and start up the Qb2 LiDAR sensor manufactured by
Blickfeld GmbH. It provides important information regarding
the use of said product and is intended for qualified person-
nel that is familiar with the local work safety regulations and
general safety regulations for laser products.
Personnel intended to operate the Qb2 must be familiar
with the safety information and instructions provided in this
manual before use.
For more information and additional user guides, visit
www.docs.blickfeld.com/qb2.
Blickfeld GmbH
Barthstr. 12
80339 Munich, Germany
www.blickfeld.com
DESCRIBED PRODUCTS
Name: Qb2
Model No’s.: QB2-AWP-ST1xxx, QB2-AWP-ETRxxx
©2023
This user manual or excerpts therefrom may not be reproduced
or forwarded to third parties without the explicit permission
of the Blickfeld GmbH.
Contents are subject to change and errors excepted.

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Contents
 Safety information ............................................ 
1.1 Intended use .............................................................................. 4
1.2 Safety instructions .................................................................. 4
1.3 Use restrictions ......................................................................... 7
 Product description .......................................... 
2.1 Product overview ..................................................................... 8
2.2 Technical data .......................................................................... 9
 Installation ......................................................... 
3.1 Requirements ............................................................................ 11
3.2 Mounting ...................................................................................... 11
3.3 Electrical installation ............................................................. 12
 Accessing the Qb Web Interface ................. 
 Service and Maintenance ................................ 
5.1 Service and repair information ........................................ 15
5.2 Cleaning ........................................................................................ 15
 Storage and disposal ....................................... 
6.1 Storage ........................................................................................... 16
6.2 Disposal ......................................................................................... 16
 Customer service/support ............................. 
 Compliance Information .................................. 
8.1 EU Declaration of Conformity ......................................... 18
8.2 UK Declaration of Conformity .......................................... 18
8.3 FCC Compliance Statement ............................................. 18

Safety information
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1 Safety information
1.1 Intended use
The Qb2 is designed for continuous measurement of point
cloud data using 3D laser ranging (LiDAR). This enables con-
tact-free measurement of distances and contours of the
objects in the field-of-view of the Qb2. Configurable zones of
interest in combination with advanced on-device data pro-
cessing capabilities allow deriving actionable insights such
as stockpile volumes, intrusion detection, and many more.
Blickfeld assumes no liability for damage and danger caused
by unintended or incorrect use. Any use of the Qb2 outside
of the defined technical specifications and requirements
described in this manual is considered unintended use.
1.2 Safety instructions
The user of the Qb2 must comply with all local regulations
for the operation of laser devices. Despite its high robustness
compared to other LiDAR technologies, the Qb2 is a precise
optical measuring device and must be handled with care.
The Qb2 is a scanning LiDAR sensor with a built-in laser that
emits pulses of laser beams with a wavelength of 905 nm,
which is invisible to the human eye.
Caution – use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.

Safety information
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•Never open the protective housing. The unit is not user-
serviceable.
•Ports that are unused during operation or storage must
be fitted with the supplied protective caps to maintain the
ingress protection rating of the protective housing.
•Observe the local regulations for the use of radio equipment
in the 2.4 and 5 GHz frequency bands, in particular when
using the unit in outdoor areas.
•The Qb2 is not permitted to be used in potentially explosive
or corrosive environments.
•The Qb2 is not a safety component within the scope of the
Machinery Directive (2006/42 EC) or comparable regulations.
•Prevent strong shaking or vibrations, e.g. due to dropping
of the Qb2 as this can permanently damage the optical
components.
•The Qb2 may only be operated within the environmental
conditions stated in the technical data below.
•The Qb2 is not a handheld or body-worn device. The safety
distance for avoiding harmful long-term exposure to
electromagnetic fields is 5 cm.
•Do not co-locate the unit with other radio transmitters or
antennas.
•The Qb2’s radio transmitter has been certified for use with
the antenna provided together with the unit. Use of any other
antenna invalidates the certification and is strictly prohibited.
•Never try to operate the Qb2 if an obvious damage or
abnormal behavior of the device is discernible.
•Power down the device and store it safely in a dry location
together with this user information when not in use.

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The Qb2 is a Class 1 laser product according to
EN/IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3 2014.
CAUTION Invisible laser radiation
The Qb2 incorporates a Class 3B embedded
laser. Any modifications to the Qb2 or incorrect
use can increase the level of risk of exposure to
hazardous quantities of invisible laser radiation,
which may pose a danger to the eyes and skin.
•Never open the protective housing of the Qb2.
The unit is sealed and is not user-serviceable.
•Do not intentionally stare into the optical
aperture of the Qb2 from close distance while
the Qb2 is switched on.
•No service or repair work may be performed
except by personnel authorized by the
manufacturer.
•Adhere to the applicable national regulations
on optical radiation protection.
WARNING Electrical voltage!
Inside the protective housing, hazardous voltages
are present in the energized state. Electrical voltage
can lead to serious injury or death.
•Never open the protective housing of the Qb2.
•The power supply equipment must meet all
requirements specified in this manual and be
certified to meet the relevant national safety
standards.

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•Custom electrical installations must be carried
out by qualified electricians.
•Never try to operate the Qb2 if an obvious
damage of the device or its protective
enclosure is discernible.
CAUTION Hot surface!
During and shortly after operation the mounting
surface of the Qb2 can be hot enough to poten-
tially cause skin burn.
•Avoid contact of the skin with enclosure
during operation and let the sensor cool down
after operation.
1.3 Use restrictions
This device is restricted to indoor use
only when operating in the 5150 –
5350 MHz frequency range within
all EU member states, the UK, and
Switzerland. It will not initiate radio
transmission in this frequency band.
Follow the online user guide under
www.docs.blickfeld.com/qb2 to
learn more about using the wireless
features of the Qb2.

Product description
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2 Product description
2.1 Product overview
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4 2 2
3 33
QB2-AWP-ST1xxx QB2-AWP-ETRxxx
Fig. 1 Figure 1 Qb2 overview. Qb2 front (left),
back (center and right).
1 Optical aperture (front)
2 M12 Ethernet port
3 Antenna port
4 Venting membrane.

Product description
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2.2 Technical data
Model No. QB-AWP-STxxx QB-AWP-ETRxxx
Laser class Class 1 (IEC 60825-1:2014, Ed. 3)
Power consumption Typ. 10 W (max. 13 W)
Operating voltage Power over Ethernet
Type 1 PD (IEEE 802.3at)
Data and power
connector
8-pin M12 Industrial Ethernet connector,
X-coded (DIN EN 61076-2-109)
Maximum altitude 2000 m / 6560 ft above sea level
Operating ambient
temperature
-30 °C ... +40 °C /
-22 °F ... +104 °F
-30 °C ... +60 °C /
-22 °F ... +140 °F
Storage ambient
temperature
Long-term:
30 °C ... +60 °C / -22 °F ... +104 °F
Transport:
-30 °C ... +80 °C / -22 °F ... +176 °F
Humidity Max. 90% at 30 °C, non-condensing
Housing materials Optical window: Polycarbonate, coated
Metal enclosure: Aluminum, coated
Ingress Protection IP67 (IEC 60529)

Product description
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Model No. QB-AWP-STxxx QB-AWP-ETRxxx
Weight Ca. 400 g / 0.882 lb Ca. 535 g / 1.18 lb
Dimensions Ca. 75 mm x 111
mm x 53 mm /
2.95 in x 4.37 in x
2.07 in
Ca. 75 mm x 111
mm x 83 mm /
2.95 in x 4.37 in x
3.27 in
Frequency bands 2402 – 2472 MHz
5150 – 5330 MHz (Indoor use only)
5490 – 5730 MHz
Max. transmit power 2.4 GHz: 20 dBm
5 GHz: 20 dBm

Installation
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3 Installation
For more information and additional user guides, visit
www.docs.blickfeld.com/qb2.
3.1 Requirements
•For the data connection, a shielded Ethernet cable of
Cat. 5E or higher is required.
•For operating the Qb2, Power over Ethernet must be
available. The corresponding equipment must support
Type 1 powered devices (IEEE 802.3at) and be certified
according to the local safety standards and regulations.
•Prepared mounting base. Contact Blickfeld for suitable
mounting options.
3.2 Mounting
•Always mount to a stable mounting base using the M4
tapped holes on the back side or the 3/8” tapped holes
on the top and bottom (ETR variant only).
•Choose the mounting position such that the Qb2’s field-
of-view is not obstructed.
•Avoid mounting configurations where the optical
aperture of the Qb2 faces direct sunlight or direct
sunlight reflections.
•Avoid mounting to structures or in locations that could
exert shaking or vibrations on the device.

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•Make sure that the device is only accessible for trained
and authorized personnel.
•Do not place the Qb2 in the immediate vicinity of sources
of magnetic fields as this might hamper measurement
accuracy or lead to malfunction.
3.3 Electrical installation
•Remove the protective cap from the Ethernet port.
Connect the Qb2 to a Power-over-Ethernet power
supplying equipment using a cable with matching
connector. Observe the correct connector orientation
and hand-tighten only.
•Optionally when using WiFi feature: Remove the
protective cap from the antenna port. Attach the
antenna and hand-tighten only.
•When bundling cables, obey the applicable regulations
and technical guidelines regarding the number
of bundled cables and required wire cross-sections.
•Keep protective caps attached to unused equipment
ports.
•Use appropriate PoE surge protection in outdoor
installations
Note After switching on the power to the Qb2, it can
take up to 120 seconds until the Qb2 is ready for
use.

Accessing the Qb2 Web Interface
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4 Accessing the Qb2 Web Interface
The Qb2 provides a web graphical user interface (WebGUI)
during operation. It can be accessed via a regular web
browser on a computer in the same network.
Note The Qb2 is factory-configured to be reachable
under the following address:
1. The preset static IP configuration of the Qb2 is:
•IP address: 192.168.26.26 (fallback IP)
•Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 (/24)
If the network or host computer does not support link local
addresses or connection problems are encountered, pro-
ceed as follows to establish a connection between the com-
puter and the Qb2 via the fallback IP address:
 Open the system settings on your computer.
 Navigate to the network settings.
 Open the TCP/IPv4 settings.
 Set the IP address to static and assign an IP address
according to the following scheme:
ÆIP address: 192.168.26.X where "X" is any number
between 1 and 254 and must not be "26".
ÆSubnet mask: 255.255.255.0 (/24)

Accessing the Qb2 Web Interface
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 Open an Internet browser such as „Mozilla Firefox“ or
„Google Chrome“.
 Enter the address "http://192.168.26.26/".
ÆYou are now connected to the WebGUI of the Qb2.
Note If the Qb2 is used in non-DHCP mode, it is
strongly recommended to change the network-
ing mode of the Qb2 to static and configuring a
custom IP address different from the fallback IP.
This can be done conveniently using the WebGUI.
In particular when using more than one Qb2 in
the same network, unique IP addresses must be
configured!

Service and Maintenance
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5 Service and Maintenance
5.1 Service and repair information
•The Qb2 contains no parts serviceable by the user.
•Any repair procedures may only be performed by
Blickfeld-authorized technicians.
•Do not open the sensor under any circumstance.
5.2 Cleaning
•The optical window of the Qb2 must be checked
regularly for contamination.
•Clean the window, if necessary, using a microfiber cloth
damped with a mild window cleaner. The housing may
be cleaned in the same way.
•Avoid touching the window with your fingers.
•Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or solvents.
•Do not use paper towels for cleaning as these may scratch
the material.
•Avoid using a scratching or rubbing motion on the
window.

Storage and disposal
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6 Storage and disposal
6.1 Storage
•Obey the environmental conditions for long-term storage.
•Keep this manual close to the stored sensor.
•Store the sensor components in their original packaging
in a dry location.
6.2 Disposal
•Dispose of the product in an environmentally friendly
manner according to the local ordinances, regulations
and laws applicable at the time of disposal
•Make sure to erase any personal data such as IP
addresses or device names that may be stored on the
decommissioned devices to prevent misuse.
•For disposal, customers located in Germany have the option
to return decommissioned devices to Blickfeld. Please
contact [email protected] for further information.
Information on the WEEE Directive //EU for
customers within the EU
The product is marked with the crossed-out wheeled bin
symbol. It indicates that end users are legally obliged to
dispose of these appliances separately from unsorted
municipal waste, i.e. old appliances must be disposed
of separately from household waste. Instead, this device
as well as any electronic parts included in the delivery
must be disposed of in the appropriate separate waste
collections.

Customer service / support
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7 Customer service/support
Please do not send devices to Blickfeld without having
been requested to do so. Contact the Blickfeld Support
via [email protected] for technical support or repair
requests.

Compliance Information
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8 Compliance Information
8.1 EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Blickfeld declares that the radio equipment
type Qb2 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is
available at the following internet address:
https://www.blickfeld.com/resources/
8.2 UK Declaration of Conformity
•RoHS Regulations (2012)
•Radio Equipment Regulations (2017)
8.3 FCC Compliance Statement
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.