Faro FOCUS3D X 130 User manual

FARO LASER SCANNER FOCUS3D X 130
FEBRUARY 2014

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction..............................1
Chapter 2: Equipment................................7
Chapter 3: Safety Precautions and
Maintenance ..............................................9
General Safety Information............................................ 9
Servicing ......................................................................... 10
Electrical Safety............................................................. 10
PowerBlock Battery Safety Measures...........................................11
PowerDock Battery Charger Safety Measures ...........................12
Laser Safety.................................................................... 12
Mechanical Security..................................................... 13
Transport......................................................................... 14
Storage........................................................................... 14
Maintenance................................................................. 15
General............................................................................................15
Cleaning Instructions for Optics....................................................15
Slightly Contaminated Mirror .................................................... 16
Greatly Contaminated Mirror................................................... 17
Cleaning the Receiver Lens...................................................... 18
Suppliers....................................................................................... 18
Chapter 4: Parts and their Functions.......19
Scanner........................................................................... 19
PowerDock Battery Charging Cradle......................... 24
Chapter 5: Getting Started ......................27
Charging the FARO PowerBlock Battery .................... 27
Charging the Battery in the Focus3D X 130..................................27
Tips for Using the Battery................................................................28
Charging the Battery with the PowerDock Battery Charger ....28
Setting up the Tripod..................................................... 29
Mounting the Focus3D X 130 ......................................... 30

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SD Memory Card........................................................... 31
Preparing a SD Memory Card.......................................................31
Inserting the SD Memory Card......................................................32
Ejecting the SD Memory Card ......................................................32
Powering the Focus3D X 130.......................................... 33
Supplying Power with the Battery.................................................33
Supplying Power with the External Power Supply Unit ...............34
Switching the Focus3D X 130 On................................... 35
Initial Scanner Settings .................................................. 36
Setting the Interface Language...................................................37
Setting the Date and Time ............................................................38
Setting the Date Format ................................................................39
Changing Date and Time..............................................................39
Setting the Unit of Length and the Temperature Scale.............40
Entering Scanner Information ...................................................... 41
Scanning......................................................................... 41
Setting the Scanning Parameters.................................................41
Selecting a Scan Profile............................................................. 43
Setting Resolution and Quality.................................................. 44
Setting the Scan Range............................................................. 45
Selecting the Sensors ................................................................. 46
Color Settings.............................................................................. 47
Advanced Settings .................................................................... 50
Scanning Parameters Overview...................................................51
Enhancing the Scanned Environment with Artificial Targets.....52
General ....................................................................................... 53
Checkerboard Targets .............................................................. 54
Reference Spheres..................................................................... 54
Environmental Conditions..............................................................55
Starting a Scan................................................................................55
Shutting Down the Focus3D X 130................................. 58
Powering Off the Focus3D X 130 ................................... 58
Removing the Battery from the Focus3D X 130............................58
Unplugging the Power Supply Unit...............................................59
Chapter 6: The Focus3D X 130 Controller
Software.....................................................61
General Elements.......................................................... 61
Status Bar.........................................................................................61

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Navigation Bar................................................................................62
Frequently Used Buttons ................................................................64
Onscreen Keyboard.......................................................................65
Home Screen ................................................................. 66
Manage.......................................................................... 67
Managing Scan Projects .............................................................. 68
Creating a Scan Project............................................................ 69
Editing a Scan Project................................................................ 72
Selecting a Scan Project........................................................... 72
Managing Scan Profiles................................................................ 73
Creating a Scan Profile.............................................................. 73
Editing a Scan Profile................................................................. 74
Factory Predefined Scan Profiles Overview............................ 75
Managing Operators.................................................................... 75
Creating an Operator ............................................................... 76
Editing an Operator................................................................... 77
Selecting an Operator............................................................... 78
General Settings ............................................................................ 78
Sounds ......................................................................................... 79
Power Management ................................................................. 81
Display ......................................................................................... 82
Date and Time............................................................................ 82
Language.................................................................................... 82
Units.............................................................................................. 83
WLAN / Connecting to the scanner via WLAN....................... 83
Remotely Accessing the Scans on the SD card ..................... 85
Scanner Details........................................................................... 86
Service ............................................................................................ 87
Errors and Warnings.................................................................... 88
SD Card ....................................................................................... 89
Log File......................................................................................... 89
Backup ........................................................................................ 90
Restore......................................................................................... 91
Firmware Update........................................................................ 93
Factory Settings .......................................................................... 94
Sensors ............................................................................................ 94
Temperature Sensors.................................................................. 95
Inclinometer (Dual Axis Compensator) ................................... 96
Compass ..................................................................................... 97
Altimeter...................................................................................... 99
GPS............................................................................................. 100

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View Scans................................................................... 102
Online Help................................................................... 104
Chapter 7: Technical Data ....................107
General......................................................................... 107
Ranging unit................................................................. 107
Color unit...................................................................... 107
Deflection unit.............................................................. 108
Laser (optical transmitter)........................................... 108
Data handling and control........................................ 108
Multi-Sensor .................................................................. 108
Scanner power supply unit......................................... 108
Ambient Conditions .................................................... 109
Chapter 8: Appendix .............................111
Available Replacement Parts.................................... 111
LED Behavior ................................................................ 111
File Structure of the SD Memory Card....................... 112
Focus3D X 130 Error Messages..................................... 114
Focus3D X 130 Mount Dimensions............................... 116
Focus3D X 130 Dimensions ........................................... 117
Focus3D X 130 Power Socket....................................... 118
Chapter 9: Product Environmental
Information..............................................119
Technical Support.................................. 121
Software License Agreement............... A-1
Purchase Conditions............................. B-3
Industrial Products Service Policy...... C-13
Industrial Service Policy...................... D-19

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Expert Opinion - Classification of the
Focus3D X 130 according to IEC 60825-1 Ed.
2.0 ......................................................... E-23
Implementation Notes......................... F-27
Trademarks ......................................... G-53
FCC Compliance Statement (Applicable
in the U.S.) ............................................ H-55
CE Conformity....................................... I-59

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Chapter 1: Introduction
The FARO®Laser Scanner Focus3D X 130 is a high-speed three-dimensional
laser scanner for detailed measurement and documentation. The Focus3D X 130
uses laser technology to produce exceedingly detailed three-dimensional images
of complex environments and geometries in only a few minutes. The resulting
images are an assembly of millions of 3D measurement points.
Figure 1-1 FARO®Laser Scanner Focus3D X 130

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The main features are:
• HYPERMODULATIONTM
• high accuracy
• high resolution
• high speed
• intuitive control via the built in touchscreen display.
• high mobility due to its small size, light weight, and the integrated quick
charge battery.
• photorealistic 3D color scans due to the integrated color camera.
• integrated dual axis compensator to automatically level the captured scan data.
• integrated GPS sensor to determine the scanner‘s position.
• integrated compass and altimeter to give the scans an orientation and a height
information.
• WLAN to remotely control the scanner.
In principle, the Focus3D X 130 works by sending an infrared laser beam into the
center of its rotating mirror. The mirror deflects the laser beam on a vertical
rotation around the environment being scanned; scattered light from surrounding
objects is then reflected back into the scanner.

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To measure the distance, Focus3D X 130 uses phase shift technology, where
constant waves of infrared light of varying length are projected outward from the
scanner. Upon contact with an object, they are reflected back to the scanner. The
distance from the scanner to the object is accurately determined by measuring the
phase shifts in the waves of the infrared light. HYPERMODULATIONTM greatly
enhances the signal-to-noise ratio of the modulated signal with the help of a
special modulation technology. The x, y, z coordinates of each point are then
calculated by using angle encoders to measure the mirror rotation and the
horizontal rotation of the Focus3D X 130. These angles are encoded
simultaneously with the distance measurement. Distance, vertical angle and
horizontal angle make up a polar coordinate (δ, α, β), which is then transformed
to a Cartesian coordinate (x, y, z). The scanner covers a 360° x 300° field of view.
Figure 1-2 Laser Deflection

Additionally, the Focus3D X 130 determines the reflectivity of the captured
surfaces by measuring the intensity of the received laser beam. In general, bright
surfaces reflect a greater portion of the emitted light than do dark surfaces. This
reflectivity value is used to assign a corresponding grey value to each single
point.
The single point measurements are repeated up to 976,000 times per second. The
result is a Point Cloud, a three-dimensional dataset of the scanner's environment
(hereinafter referred to as the „laser scan“ or „scan“). Depending on the selected
resolution (points acquired per rotation) each point cloud consists of millions of
scan points.
The laser scans are recorded to the removable SD memory card, enabling easy
and secure transfer to SCENE, FARO’s point cloud manipulation software.
This manual provides an introduction to the Focus3D X 130. At a minimum,
please read the safety information in chapter “Safety Precautions and
Maintenance” on page 9 and the step-by-step guide in chapter “Getting Started”
on page 27 before first use.
You may also find various training and tutorial videos in the Internet at
http://tutorial.faroeurope.com
Figure 1-3 Vertical and Horizontal Rotation

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The scanner also has an onscreen help that can be accessed during operation by
pressing the help button on the screen. For more information, see “Online Help”
on page 104.
A list of the potential fields of application of the Focus3D X 130 can be found on
the FARO web page http://www.faro.com/.

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Chapter 2: Equipment
The Focus3D X 130 is shipped with the following standard equipment:
Scanner transport and carry case
AC power cable
External power supply unit with cable
PowerBlock battery
Memory card case
USB memory card reader
Quick Start Guide, situated in the case lid
DVD with SCENE software and this user's manual, situated in the case lid
Panorama Quick Release with Tribrach adapter and appropriate screws
Recommended equipment:
• Tripod
Figure 2-1 Equipment

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• Spare battery
• PowerDock charging cradle
Retain all packing materials as you may need them later.
The SD memory card, a charged PowerBlock battery or the external power
supply unit with AC power cable, and a tripod are the minimum required
equipment you need to carry out a scanning project.

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Chapter 3: Safety Precautions and Maintenance
Chapter 3: Safety Precautions and
Maintenance
General Safety Information
• Please read this User's Manual carefully and completely and refer to it before
using the product. Pay close attention to all warnings and follow the
instructions step by step.
•Intended use of the product includes having read this user manual and using
the product with the operating conditions and limitations described in this user
manual, especially in this chapter.
•Improper use means using the product other than described in this instruction
manual, or under operating conditions which differ from those described
herein.
• Improper use of the product may impair the protection provided by the
product, and product damage or serious personal injury may be caused.
•CAUTION: Do not open the housing. By opening the housing serious
personaly injury may be caused and you can damage the product, which will
affect the product's warranty.
• Do not use parts which have not been supplied or recommended by FARO.
• Only replacement parts authorized by FARO may be used according to the
instructions obtained from FARO. For a list of available replacement parts,
see “Available Replacement Parts” on page 111.
• Do not expose the Focus3D X 130 and its accessories to extreme
temperatures. The ambient temperature should not be lower or higher than
given in the specifications. Do not use the Focus3D X 130 near heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, or other products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
• Do not immerse the Focus3D X 130 and its accessories into water. Liquid in
the product's enclosure can lead to damage, fire, or electric shocks.
• Do not use the Focus3D X 130 and its accessories in an explosive atmosphere.
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gasses or fumes.
Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a
definite safety hazard.
• Do not use the Focus3D X 130 in vicinity of strong magnetic or electrical
fields.

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• Before operating the Focus3D X 130 and its accessories in hazardous areas,
please contact the local safety authorities and safety experts.
•Foroutdoor use, please use the PowerBlock battery as the power supply and
ensure that the device is protected from rain or spray water. The scanner should
be used in a non-condensing environment.
• When the product is transferred from a cold to a significantly warmer
environment, water may condense on some elements inside the scanner. To
avoid this, we recommend placing the scanner in an airtight plastic bag before
bringing it from a cold to a significantly warmer environment. This allows the
condensation to form on the bag and not inside the scanner. If you do not have
the possibility to pack the scanner airtight, please wait until observable
condensation water evaporates from the scanner before switching the
Focus3D X 130 on.
• Properly dispose of the product and batteries in accordance to the national
regulations. For more information, see also “Product Environmental
Information” on page 119.
Servicing
•Servicing and repair must only be done by qualified service personnel
authorized by FARO.
•Unplug this product from the power outlet, remove the battery and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
• The power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
• The product has been exposed to rain, water, or other liquids.
• The product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
• Objects have fallen onto the product.
• The product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions.
• The product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
• The required service and calibration date is reached.
Electrical Safety
•WARNING: Do not open the housing. Dangerous high voltages are present
inside the enclosure. Only qualified service personnel should open the cabinet.
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touch dangerous voltage points or cause short circuits. This could result in a
fire, electric shock, and damage to the product.
• This product should be operated only from the power source or the battery
supplied or recommended by FARO. Please ensure that the specifications of
the AC converter are met by your line voltage. If you do not know the power
line voltage in your area, please consult your local power company.
• To avoid electrical shock, use the power supply unit in dry indoor
environments only.
PowerBlock Battery Safety Measures
Following safety measures must be followed when working with the PowerBlock
battery:
• Only use the charger recommended by FARO to charge the battery.
• Do not charge or discharge damaged batteries.
• Do not charge the battery in the Focus3D X 130 when it is stored in the
transport case.
• Do not use wet or dirty batteries in the Focus3D X 130 or with the charger.
• Charge within limits of 0°C (+32°F) and 45°C (113°F) temperature.
Recommended charging temperatures: 10°C (50°F) to 30°C (86°F).
• Discharge within limits of -20°C (-4°F) and 60°C (140°F) temperature.
Recommended operating temperatures: 5°C (41°F) to 40°C (104°F).
• Insert or remove batteries from the laser scanner in dry and dust-free
environments only.
• When the Focus3D X 130 is not in use for a longer period of time, remove the
battery.
• Store the battery only when it is charged (at least 60% charge state). It is
recommended to charge the battery once a year when it is stored longterm.
• Storage temperatures: -20°C (-4°F) to 45°C (113°F), storage humidity range:
0% to 80%. Store in a well ventilated area. Do not store with metal objects.
Short circuit can ransom burn.
• Do not bring metal objects into contact with the batteries' terminals. The
terminals may short circuit and generate heat in this condition.
• Do not immerse batteries into water or fire (danger of explosion).