Faro Focus Premium User manual

Focus Premium Laser Scanner
User Manual
March 2022

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Table of Contents
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Copyright Notice i
Chapter 1: General Information 1
Notes and Signs 1
Chapter 2: Introduction 2
Focus Premium Features 3
FARO Stream 5
FARO Sphere 5
Equipment 6
Required additional equipment 6
Recommended additional equipment 7
Chapter 3: Safety Precautions 8
Intended Use 8
Improper Use 8
Operators 8
General Safety Information 8
Nameplate symbols 9
Laser Safety 10
Electrical Safety 10
PowerBlock Battery Safety Measures 11
PowerDock Battery Charger Safety Measures 11
Mechanical Safety 12
Transport 13
Storage 14
Servicing 14
Chapter 4: Parts and Their Functions 15
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Display Side 15
Battery Side 16
Front Side 17
Bottom Side 18
PowerDock Battery Charger 19
LED Behavior when Battery Charger is Connected to PowerDock or Scanner 19
Maintenance of PowerDock Battery Charger 20
Status Indicator 20
Inserting the status indicator 21
Removing the status indicator 22
Chapter 5: Getting Started 23
Charging the Battery 23
Charging the Battery in the FAROFocus Premium 23
Charging the Battery with the PowerDock Battery Charger 25
Tips for Using the Battery 28
Setting up the FAROFocus Premium 29
Setting up the Tripod 29
Inverting the scanner 31
Mounting and Using the Quick Release 32
Prepare the Tripod 32
Prepare the Scanner 32
SD Card 33
Preparing an SD Card 33
Structure of the SD Card 34
Inserting the SD Card 35
Switching on the FAROFocus Premium 36
Initial Scanner Settings 36
Setting the Interface Language 37
Setting the Date and Time 37
Setting the Unit of Length and the Temperature Scale 38
Scanner Details 39
Scanning 39
FARO Stream 40
Setting the Scanning Parameters 40
Starting a Scan 49
Strong Scanner Inclination 51
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LED Behavior 52
Data Security 52
Shutting Down the FAROFocus Premium 53
Powering Off the FAROFocus Premium 53
Chapter 6: Controller Software 54
General Elements 54
Status Bar 54
Scanner Menu Map 57
Parameters 57
Scans 58
Manage 58
Navigation Bar 63
Frequently Used Buttons 63
Home Screen 64
Scan Parameters 66
Selected Profile 67
Resolution / Quality 68
Horizontal and Vertical Scan Range 69
Select Sensors 69
Scan with Color 70
Manage 70
Scan Projects and Clusters 71
Description of Project Button Icons 76
Selected Profile 76
Description of Factory Profiles 77
Operators 78
Sensors 80
Level the Scanner Using Inclinometer 81
General Settings 86
Status 90
WLAN Mode Scanner Settings 90
Access Point Mode Settings 93
Example Configuration of a Notebook with Microsoft Windows 93
Notebooks in Ad Hoc Mode 94
Remotely Accessing Scans on the SSD or SD Card 95
Scanner Details 96
On-Site Registration 97
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Service 98
Online Updates 100
Update via SD Card 101
Storage Management 101
View Scans 102
Online Help and Notifications 103
Notifications 103
Help 103
Chapter 7: Special Scanning Modes 105
Scanner Control 106
On-Site Registration 107
On-Site Registration Setup 108
Map Page 110
List Page 112
Scan Details Page 113
On-Site Compensation 114
Choose the Compensation Site 114
On-Site Compensation Best Practices 115
Connect Laser Scanner to your Smart Device through Wireless LAN 115
Using the Scanner as a WLAN Access Point 115
On-Site Compensation in FARO Stream App 116
Troubleshooting 116
Scan Groups 116
Creating a Scan Group 117
Retaking Pictures 119
Chapter 8: Maintenance 120
Cleaning Instructions for Optics 120
What Is Needed 121
Cleaning Slightly Contaminated Optics 122
Dry Pre-Cleaning (Non-Contact Cleaning) 122
Wet Cleaning with Tissue and Isopropyl Alcohol as a Cleaning Fluid 123
Cleaning of Strongly Contaminated Optics 127
Dry Pre-Cleaning (Non-Contact Cleaning) 128
Wet Cleaning with Water or Diluted Mild Soap Solution 128
Chapter 9: Technical Data 131
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General 131
Ports 131
Laser (Optical Transmitter) 132
Data Handling and Control 132
Ranging Unit 132
Color Unit 133
Multi-Sensor 133
Interface Connection 134
Deflection Unit 134
Ambient Conditions 134
Scanner Dimensions 135
Scanner Mount Dimensions 136
Chapter 10: Error Messages 137
Chapter 11: Disposal 139
Chapter 12: Technical Support 140
Appendix A: Software License Agreement 142
Appendix B: Purchase Conditions 144
Appendix C: Industrial Service Policy 150
Appendix D: Industrial Products Service Policy 153
Appendix E: Certifications 154
Certifications 154
CE Declaration of Conformity 154
RF exposure statement 154
FCC Notices 155
FCC Equipment Authorization 155
Industry Canada (IC): 155
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Chapter 1: General Information
Notes and Signs
DANGER: A DANGER denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure or practice that,
if not correctly performed or adhered to, will result in personal injury or death. Do not
proceed beyond a DANGER notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and
met.
WARNING: A WARNING denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure or practice
that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury or death. Do
not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.
CAUTION: CAUTION denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure or practice that, if
not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury. Do not proceed
beyond a CAUTION notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
NOTICE: A NOTICE denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure or practice that, if
not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to the product or loss of
important data. Do not proceed beyond a NOTICE notice until the indicated conditions are
fully understood and met.
NOTE: A NOTE is additional information that aids you in the use or understanding of the equipment
or subject. They are not used when a WARNING or CAUTION is applicable. They are not
safety related and may be placed either before or after the associated text.
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Chapter 2: Introduction
The FAROFocus Premium is a high-speed three-dimensional laser scanner for detailed measurement and
documentation. The FAROFocus Premium uses laser technology to produce very detailed three-
dimensional images of complex environments and geometries in minutes. The resulting images consist of
millions of 3D measurement points.
The scanner is designed to scan objects at distances between 0.5meters and approximately 70, 150, or
350meters, depending on your license. Additional features, such as Swift, are also available with extra
licenses. Contact your FARO Sales representative for information.
Focus Premium provides exceptional capturing efficiency, data quality and accuracy for professional
applications across the construction, public safety, operations and maintenance and manufacturing
markets.
Figure 2-1 FAROFocus Premium
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Focus Premium Features
lA scanning range of up to 350 meters, providing superior area coverage per scan position.
lIntuitive control through the built-in touchscreen display and phone-enabled remote control
capabilities by WLAN for seamless connectivity with FARO Stream app and FARO Sphere cloud-
based collaboration platform.
lOn-site registration for faster project completion and real-time awareness of scan errors or missing data
with the Stream app.
lHYPERMODULATIONTM
lHigh accuracy, high resolution, high speed laser scanning
lEasy mobility, due to its compact size, lightness, and the integrated quick-charge battery.
lHigh Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging method merges images captured with different exposure
settings into one image with a greater dynamic range of luminosity.
lPhoto-realistic 3D color scans, due to the integrated color camera or panorama camera.
lIntegrated dual-axis compensator to automatically level the captured scan data.
lIntegrated GPS sensor to determine the scanner position.
lIntegrated compass and altimeter to give the scans orientation and height information.
lIntegrated high-speed SSD data storage for maximum scan capacity and lighting fast scan processing.
lRugged construction and housing that can withstand tough, day-to-day work.
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