Faro Focus S Series - User Manual

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Summary

Overview

Overview of On-Site Compensation

Explains the On-Site Compensation process for improving scanner angular accuracy using SCENE software.

Prepare for Compensation

Preparation Details

Outlines the time required (20 minutes) and skills needed, including knowledge of Windows, computer skills, Laser Scanner, and SCENE.

Pre-Compensation Setup

Site Setup Requirements

Ensures the scan site has required facilities like target sheets at specific distances and no reflective surfaces.

Connect Scanner via Wireless LAN

Procedure to connect the computer to the scanner through WLAN for remote access and control.

Network and Target Configuration

Check Network Security Status

Verifies the network security status, ensuring the PC is connected to the scanner's network securely.

Place Targets

Place at least six target sheets uniformly, ensuring specific vertical range and distance from the scanner.

Scanner Operation and Compensation

Laser Scanner Placement

Mount the scanner on a tripod on a stable surface, ensuring it is horizontal and aimed correctly.

Scan and Compensate

Compensate using SCENE software, execute scanning, and review the compensation report.

Troubleshooting Compensation Issues

Common Errors and Solutions

Addresses common errors encountered during compensation, providing solutions for issues like connectivity or target detection.

The FARO Focus S Series is a line of laser scanners designed for on-site compensation, a process that tests and improves the angular accuracy of the scanner using SCENE software. This document provides instructions for preparing the site, connecting the scanner to a computer via Wireless LAN, and performing the compensation.

Function Description

The primary function of the FARO Focus S Series scanners, in the context of this manual, is to perform on-site compensation. This involves a procedure to test and improve the angular accuracy of the scanner. The compensation process utilizes SCENE software to analyze scanned data and generate a compensation report. This report details the results of the compensation and allows the user to apply the compensation data to the scanner, thereby enhancing its angular accuracy. The process is designed to be performed on-site, ensuring that the scanner's accuracy is optimized for the specific environment in which it will be used.

Usage Features

The FARO Focus S Series scanners offer several usage features that facilitate the on-site compensation process:

Wireless LAN Connectivity: The scanners can be connected to a computer through Wireless LAN (WLAN) in Access Point mode. This allows for remote access and control of the scanner, enabling direct transfer of scanned data to the computer. Users can power on the scanner, navigate to Manage > General Settings > WLAN, toggle the Status button to ON, and set the Mode to Access Point. The scanner's IP Address and Network Name are provided for connection, along with a default encryption key (0123456789). For faster data transfer, the scanner can also be connected over a local network by setting the Mode to WLAN instead of Access Point, supporting speeds up to 150Mbit/s in 5GHz networks.
Site Setup Requirements: For successful compensation, specific site setup conditions are necessary. Target sheets must be placed at regular distances (1.5m to 3m) from the scanner. The site should be free of windows or other reflective surfaces to prevent incorrect measurements caused by reflections of target markers. Lighting conditions are less critical as compensation relies on laser measurements rather than video images.
Target Placement Guidelines: At least six target sheets should be placed on the site, distributed uniformly over a vertical range of -50° to +50° from the scanner. At least one target board must be close to the horizon (0°). All target sheets must be vertically aligned. The distance between the target sheets and the scanner should be between 1.5m and 3m.
Scanner Placement Guidelines: The laser scanner should be mounted on a tripod, which must be placed on a stable, flat surface to prevent movement during scanning. The tripod and scanner should be adjusted to keep the scanner horizontal. The horizontal rotation direction toward the target can be either 0° or 180°.
SCENE Software Integration: The compensation process is executed using SCENE software. Users can initiate scanning and correction through the software. Upon completion, a "Compensation report" is displayed, showing the compensation results. Users have the option to apply the compensation data to the scanner or discard it.
Compensation Report and Data Storage: After compensation, a report is generated, which can be opened as a PDF. Log data, including scan data (approximately 300 MB), is stored along with the compensation report. Users are advised to manage disk capacity by erasing data properly.
Troubleshooting Support: The manual provides solutions for common errors encountered during compensation. For instance, if insufficient targets are identified, a targetImage.png file is stored, showing identified markers (blue circles) and areas with sufficient (green background) or insufficient (red background) targets. Solutions are also provided for issues like reading/writing to output folders (permission/disk space), inconsistent solutions (stable tripod/targets), SD card access problems (insertion/write-protection/free space), and communication failures (stable WLAN connection).

Maintenance Features

While the document primarily focuses on the compensation process, it implicitly touches upon aspects related to maintaining scanner accuracy and operational integrity:

Regular Compensation: The on-site compensation process itself is a key maintenance feature, ensuring the scanner's angular accuracy is regularly tested and improved. This proactive approach helps maintain the quality of scanned data over time.
Environmental Considerations: The guidelines for site setup, such as avoiding reflective surfaces and ensuring stable scanner placement, contribute to the longevity and consistent performance of the device by minimizing external factors that could lead to inaccurate measurements or potential damage.
Software Updates: Although not explicitly detailed as a maintenance feature, the requirement for SCENE 7.0 or later implies the importance of keeping the accompanying software updated to ensure compatibility and access to the latest compensation algorithms and features.
Data Management: The mention of log data storage and the need to erase it properly for disk capacity management highlights a practical maintenance aspect, ensuring the scanner's internal storage or connected computer's storage remains optimized for performance.
Troubleshooting Guidance: The comprehensive troubleshooting section serves as a valuable maintenance tool, enabling users to diagnose and resolve common operational issues independently, thereby reducing downtime and the need for external support. This includes checks for network connectivity, target placement, and SD card status.

Faro Focus S Series Specifications

General

3D Scanning Speed	up to 976, 000 points/second
Ranging Error	±1mm
Weight	5.2 kg
Dimensions	230 x 183 x 103mm
Battery Life	4.5 hours
Temperature Range	5°C to 40°C
Protection Class	IP54
Laser Wavelength	1550nm
Vertical Field of View	300°
Horizontal Field of View	360°
Laser Class	Class 1
Data Storage	SD card
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, USB