Faro FocusM 70 User manual

FARO LASER SCANNER USER MANUAL
SEPTEMBER 2017
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: General Information
1.1 Notes and Signs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 2: Introduction
Chapter 3: Equipment
Chapter 4: Safety Precautions
4.1 Intended Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.2 Improper Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.3 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.4 General Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.5 Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.5.1 Power Block Battery Safety Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.5.2 Power Dock Battery Charger Safety Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.6 Mechanical Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.7 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.8 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.9 Servicing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 5: Parts and their Functions
5.1 Scanner Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.1.1 Display Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.1.2 Battery Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.1.3 Front Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.1.4 Bottom Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.2 Power Dock Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.2.1 LED behavior when charging cradle connected to power source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 6: Getting Started
6.1 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.1.1 Charging the Battery in the FARO Laser Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.1.2 Charging the Battery with the Power Dock Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.1.3 Tips for Using the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.2 Setting up the FARO Laser Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.3 SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.3.1 Preparing an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.3.2 File Structure of the SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.3.3 Inserting the SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.4 Switching the FARO Laser Scanner On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.5 Initial Scanner Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.5.1 Setting the Interface Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.5.2 Setting the Date and Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6.5.3 Setting the Date Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6.5.4 Changing Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6.5.5 Setting the Unit of Length and the Temperature Scale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6.5.6 Entering Scanner Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6.6 Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.6.1 Setting the Scanning Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.6.2 Scanning Parameters Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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6.6.3 Starting a Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.7 LED Behavior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6.8 Shutting Down the FARO Laser Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
6.9 Powering Off the FARO Laser Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Chapter 7: Controller Software
7.1 General Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7.1.1 Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7.1.2 Navigation Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7.1.3 Frequently Used Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
7.1.4 Context-Sensitive Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
7.2 Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
7.3 Scan parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
7.3.1 Selected Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
7.3.2 Resolution and Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
7.3.3 Horizontal and Vertical Scan Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
7.3.4 Select Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
7.3.5 Scan with Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
7.3.6 Color Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
7.4 Manage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
7.4.1 Scan Projects and Clusters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
7.4.2 Scan Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
7.4.3 Operators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
7.4.4 Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
7.4.5 General Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
7.4.6 On-Site Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
7.4.7 Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
7.5 View Scans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
7.6 Online Help and Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
7.6.1 Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
7.6.2 Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Chapter 8: Special Scanning Modes
8.1 Scanner Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
8.2 On-Site Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
8.2.1 On-Site Registration Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
8.2.2 Map Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
8.2.3 List Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
8.2.4 Scan Details Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
8.3 On-Site Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
8.3.1 Preparing the Compensation Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
8.3.2 Connect Laser Scanner to Computer through Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
8.3.3 On-Site Compensation steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
8.3.4 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
8.3.5 Place target . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
8.3.6 Horizontal Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
8.3.7 Scan & Compensate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
8.3.8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Chapter 9: Maintenance
9.1 Cleaning Instructions for Optics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
9.1.1 What's needed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
9.2 Cleaning Slightly Contaminated Optics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
9.2.1 Dry Pre-Cleaning (Non-Contact Cleaning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
9.2.2 Wet Cleaning by Tissue and Isopropyl Alcohol as a Cleaning Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

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9.3 Cleaning of Strongly Contaminated Optics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
9.3.1 Dry Pre-Cleaning (Non-Contact Cleaning). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
9.3.2 Wet Cleaning by Water or Diluted Mild Soap Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
9.4 Suppliers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Chapter 10: Technical Data
10.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
10.2 Laser (optical transmitter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
10.3 Data handling and control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
10.4 Ranging unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
10.5 Color unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
10.6 Multi-Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
10.7 Interface Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
10.8 Deflection unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
10.9 Ambient Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
10.10 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
10.11 Scanner Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
10.12 Scanner Mount Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Chapter 11: Error Messages
Chapter 12: Disposal
Chapter 13: Technical Support
Appendix A: Software License Agreement
Appendix B: Purchase Conditions
Appendix C: Industrial Service Policy
Appendix D: Industrial Products Service Policy
Appendix E: Implementation Notes
Appendix F: Certifications
F.1 CE Conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
F.2 FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
F.3 Industry Canada (IC):. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

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Chapter 1: General Information
Chapter 1: General Information
1.1 Notes and Signs
DANGER
A DANGER notice 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 notice 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
A CAUTION notice 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.

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Note
A NOTE denotes 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
Chapter 2: Introduction
The FARO Laser Scanner is a high-speed three-dimensional laser scanner for
detailed measurement and documentation. The FARO Laser Scanner 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.
Unless otherwise stated, we use the term FARO Laser Scanner for any of the
FARO Laser Scanner FocusM 70, FocusS 70, FocusS 150, or FocusS 350.
The FocusM 70, FocusS 70, FocusS 150, and FocusS 350 are designed to scan
objects in a distance range between 0.6m and approximately 70, 150, and
350 meters.
The laser scanners of the FocusS series offer a higher accuracy than the
FocusM series.
Figure 2-1: FARO Laser Scanner
The main features are:
• HYPERMODULATIONTM
• high accuracy
• high resolution
• high speed
• intuitive control through the built in touchscreen display.

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• high mobility due to its small size, light weight, and the integrated quick
charge battery.
• High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging method merges images captured with
different exposure settings to one image with a greater dynamic range of
luminosity.
• 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 position.
• integrated compass and altimeter to give the scans an orientation and a
height information.
• WLAN to remotely control the scanner.
The FARO Laser Scanner works by sending an infrared laser beam into the
center of a 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.
Figure 2-2: Laser Deflection
To measure the distance, FARO Laser Scanner uses phase shift technology,
where constant waves of infrared light of varying length are projected outward
from the scanner. Upon contact with an object, the light is 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 FARO Laser
Scanner. These angles are encoded simultaneously with the distance
measurement. The scanner covers a 360° x 300° field of view.
Info einfügen, dass der senkrechte Sichtbereich nicht durchgängig 300°C
betragen kann.
Mirror
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Figure 2-3: Vertical and Horizontal Rotation
Additionally, the FARO Laser Scanner 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 dark
surfaces. This reflectivity is used to assign a corresponding 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 simply scan).
Depending on the selected resolution (points acquired per rotation) each point
cloud consists of millions of scan points.
The laser scans are recorded on a removable SD card, enabling easy and
secure transfer to SCENE, FARO’s point cloud manipulation software.
This manual provides an introduction to the FARO Laser Scanner. Please
read the safety information in chapter Safety Precautions on page 10 and the
step-by-step guide in chapter Getting Started on page 20 before first use.
You can also find various training and tutorial videos on the Internet at http://
tutorial.faroeurope.com
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 and Notifications on page 111.
A list of the potential fields of application of the FARO Laser Scanner can be
found on the FARO web page www.faro.com.
The maximal single point measurement rate of the FocusM 70
is 488,000 times per second.

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Chapter 3: Equipment
Chapter 3: Equipment
The FARO Laser Scanner is shipped with the following standard equipment:
Scanner transport and carry case
Laser scanner. An SD card is already inserted in the scanner
Power supply unit
Power Block battery
FARO Quick Release
Mirror cleaning liquid for optics
SD card reader
Power Dock battery charging cradle
SD card cover
Quick Start Guide, situated in the case lid
USB stick with SCENE software and this user's manual (optional)
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AC power cable
Recommended additional equipment:
• Tripod
• Spare battery
Retain all packing materials as you may need them later.
The SD memory card, a charged Power Block battery and a tripod are the
minimum required equipment you need to carry out a scanning project.

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Chapter 4: Safety Precautions
Chapter 4: Safety Precautions
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.
4.1 Intended Use
Please use the product with the operating conditions and limitations described
in this user manual.
4.2 Improper Use
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 can impair the protection provided by the product,
and product damage or serious personal injury can be caused.
4.3 Users
In the interests of safety, the laser scanner and its accessories should only be
used by competent, suitably trained users after they have read and
understood this manual, and considered any hazard involved.
We recommend that operators participate in the trainings offered by FARO.
4.4 General Safety Information
CAUTION:
• Do not open the housing. By opening the housing, serious personal 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.
• Do not expose the FARO Laser Scanner and its accessories to extreme
temperatures. The ambient temperature must not be lower or higher than
given in the specifications. Do not use the FARO Laser Scanner near heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not immerse the FARO Laser Scanner and its accessories into water.
Liquid in the product enclosure can lead to damage, fire, or electric shocks.

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• Properly dispose of the product and batteries in accordance to the national
regulations. For more information, see Disposal on page 150.
• Do not use the FARO Laser Scanner and its accessories in an explosive
atmosphere. Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable
gases or fumes. Operation of any electrical instrument in such an
environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
• Do not use the FARO Laser Scanner in vicinity of strong magnetic or
electrical fields.
• Before operating the FARO Laser Scanner and its accessories in
hazardous areas, please contact the local safety authorities and safety
experts.
•For outdoor use, please use the Power Block 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 FARO Laser Scanner on.
• Properly dispose of the product and batteries in accordance to the national
regulations.
4.5 Electrical Safety
WARNING: Do not open the housing. Dangerous high voltages are present
inside the enclosure. Only qualified service personnel should open the
housing. Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as
they may 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 a 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.
DANGER
Do not operate the scanner while the external power supply
is plugged in. The power cable might damage the turning
scanner.

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4.5.1 Power Block Battery Safety Measures
Following safety measures must be followed when working with the Power
Block 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 FARO Laser Scanner when it is stored in
the transport case.
• Do not use wet or dirty batteries in the FARO Laser Scanner 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 FARO Laser Scanner 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. A short circuit can cause a fire.
• 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).
• Dispose of batteries in accordance with environmental regulations. Contact
your local waste disposal management authority for guidelines concerning
lithium ion batteries.
4.5.2 Power Dock Battery Charger Safety Measures
Observe the following safety measures when working with the FARO Power
Dock battery charger:
• Do not charge any batteries other than the FARO Power Block batteries in
the FARO Power Dock charger.
• Regularly check plug, cord and the charger itself. In case of damage
contact the FARO Customer Service.

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• Do not bring metal objects or fluids into contact with the charger terminals.
The terminals may short circuit and generate heat in this condition.
• To avoid electrical shock, use the charger and the power supply unit in dry
indoor environments only.
• Do not operate the charger in an environment allowing exposure to
moisture, combustible fluids or gases. Danger of explosion!
• The charger should be kept in a dry room, out of the reach of children.
4.6 Mechanical Safety
•WARNING: The mirror unit rotates with high speed while scanning and for
a short period after the scan. While the mirror is rotating keep distance to
the product and do not touch the rotating mirror unit with your hands,
fingers or any objects at the risk of personal injury and damage to the
FARO Laser Scanner.
• The FARO Laser Scanner will rotate clockwise up to 360 degrees when
performing a scan. Ensure that the scanner head of the FARO Laser
Scanner can rotate freely and will not hit any objects during the scan.
•CAUTION: The FARO Laser Scanner may only be used when set on a flat
and stable surface. Injuries may result if the FARO Laser Scanner
overturns. Only use equipment recommended by FARO and follow the
setup instructions in this manual or in the manual of the manufacturer of the
equipment.
If using a cart, move the setup with special care. Never move the cart by
pulling the power cables. Pushing or pulling of the cart with too much force,
sudden stops, or an uneven surface can cause an upset of the FARO Laser
Scanner.
CAUTION:
Do not open the housing. By opening the housing serious personal injury
can be caused and you can damage the product.
•Only replacement parts authorized by FARO can be used according to the
instructions obtained from FARO. Do not use parts which have not been
supplied or recommended by FARO.
4.7 Transport
The following precautions must be taken when transporting the laser scanner
equipment:
• The laser scanner must be turned off during transportation or shipping in a
transport case.
• Remove the battery from the laser scanner before shipping.

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• When carrying the laser scanner, take care not to drop it. Strong impact can
damage the laser scanner and render it incapable of proper operation.
• Carry the laser scanner separately from its equipment or, for best
protection, use the original transport case.
• When shipping and transporting the laser scanner by rail, sea, air, or in a
road vehicle, make sure to use its original transport case and a suitable
outer cardboard box for best protection against shock and vibration.
• The FARO batteries are lithium-ion batteries and are thus classified as
dangerous goods. When transporting or shipping the FARO batteries,
please ensure that you observe all applicable local and international rules
and regulations. For further information, please contact your local forwarder
before transportation or shipping.
• For lithium-ion batteries with less than 100 Wh energy content, an
exemption is provided that allows you to carry such a battery without further
paperwork. The maximum battery energy a single person can carry is 200
Wh.
NOTE: Please make sure that the total energy content of all batteries that you
(as a single person) carry is less than 200 Wh and that no single battery has
more than 100 Wh energy content.
4.8 Storage
Prior to storing the laser scanner for a longer time:
• remove the battery.
• pack the scanner and the battery in its shipping case to protect it from
environmental hazards, dust, and dirt.
• Store all components in an environment where
• the humidity level is low,
• the temperature is relatively stable,
• they will not be subject to extreme temperatures, environmental
conditions, or heavy vibrations.
4.9 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.

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• 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.