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Laser Scanner Manual
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Chapter 9: Maintenance
5. Clean the mirror module (analogue: sensor cover) by rinsing with water or
diluted neutral soap solution in oscillation motion.
1. Perform visual inspection of cleaning status.
2. Repeat the rinsing step until contamination is significantly reduced or even
removed.
3. Wait for the optics to dry.
4. Turn laser scanner into upright (normal) position and ensure stable
placement. For example, place scanner on a table or transport box.
Alternatively, use tripod for mounting.
5. Proceed with
Wet Cleaning by Tissue and Isopropyl Alcohol as a Cleaning
Fluid
on page 132.
9.4 Suppliers
In the following, we list special tools for optics cleaning as referenced in
chapters 10.1 - 10.3. The use of [1] and [2] is highly recommended by FARO.
[1] Non-flammable duster spray “Techspray DUSTER 1671"
https://www.techspray.com/p-36-duster.asp
http://www.thorlabs.de/thorproduct.cfm?partnumber=CA3
[2] Non-flammable optics cleaning fluid “Dust-Aid Ultra Clean Liquid”
http://dust-aid.com/store/
[3] Small dropping bottle & medium wash bottle
http://www.thorlabs.de/thorproduct.cfm?partnumber=B2939
[4] Lens tissue:
http://www.thorlabs.de/thorproduct.cfm?partnumber=MC-5
[5] Stainless steel forceps:
http://www.thorlabs.de/thorproduct.cfm?partnumber=FCP
NOTICE
Damage to the scanner‘s mirrors and lenses
Wait for the cleaning liquid to drain and dry off! DO NOT try to
dry the optics by wiping with tissue at this stage, as residual
contamination might still cause severe damaging to the
optics!
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