Page 5-6 Getting Started – Powering On Page 7 Getting Started – Preparing the Cell Phone Page 8-10 Getting Started – Mounting Phone to ScanPlan Page 11-12 Connecting Android Phone to ScanPlan Page 13-16 Connecting the ScanPlan App (Android & iOS)
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Preparing to Export Your Project Page 61 Exporting Project to USB Drive Page 46-49 Exporting to Scene2Go Page 62-64 Exporting for FARO Zone 2D&3D Page 65-68 Exporting for WebShareCloud Page 69-74 Exporting for Present4D (VR-Suite) Page 75-83 Exporting for DXF Page 84-89 Using “ScanAssist”...
What Comes in the Case USB with FARO Zone 2D, ScanPlan instruction manuals, and extra handle screws. ScanPlan USB with FAROZone and ScanPlan instruction manuals Hex key for removing handle of ScanPlan USB Cable Power supply & cord Cell Phone (if purchased...
Getting Started Power on the ScanPlan – Power button is on the underside of the ScanPlan to the front of the handle Power Button blink-blink-pause = booting up Solid illumination = device on Blink-pause = shutting down...
Getting Started (cont.) Note: If magnet is already attached to phone skip to step 3 1. Place the phone in the tray of the ScanPlan taking note of where the two magnets will contact the phone. 2. Remove the phone from the...
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Getting Started (cont.) Check to see if FARO ScanPlan app is installed on the cell phone. If not, download the app from the Google Play store (Android) or the iTunes App store (iOS)
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Getting Started (cont.) 1. Choose the appropriate (supplied) USB adapter for the phone being using with the ScanPlan 2. Insert into charging port of phone USB adapter inserted into charging port of cell phone...
Getting Started (cont.) 1. Flip open the tray on the ScanPlan for the phone until it “clicks” into place 2. Place the phone into the tray making sure the magnet charger is securely in place...
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Getting Started (cont.) Place the phone in the tray of the ScanPlan, make sure the magnetic connector drops into the recess on the ScanPlan. This is needed to establish communication between the phone and the ScanPlan. The magnet on the back of the phone should pull the phone snugly into the tray.
Connecting Android to ScanPlan Once the phone is connected to the ScanPlan the following message will appear: Select "OK"...
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Connecting Android to ScanPlan (cont.) 1. Open the ScanPlan App 2. Click "Connect to ScanPlan"...
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Connecting Android to ScanPlan (cont.) There will be 2 pages of tutorials Note: You can check the box “Don’t show it again” and you will be able to bypass this step the next time Click the green check mark on the...
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Connecting Android to ScanPlan (cont.) Once the phone is connected to the ScanPlan, this message will appear: Select “OK"...
Opening the ScanPlan App • Return to the phone Home screen • Tap the ScanPlan App...
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Connecting ScanPlan App 1. Tap “Connect to ScanPlan" 2. Tap Green Checkmark 3. Tap Green Checkmark 4. Click “OK” to activate USB Tethering...
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Connecting to the ScanPlan 1. Tap the USB Tethering slider to the right 2. Message will show “Connecting over USB” 3. A list of available projects will be displayed 4. Tap the 3 dots...
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Connecting to the ScanPlan (cont.) Tap “Settings” Set the units to your preference Turn “Line Recognition” off (it will help you see what you’re mapping) Make sure “System Monitor” is on Tap the “<“ to exit...
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Connecting iPhone to ScanPlan (cont.) Once the phone is connected to the ScanPlan in the cradle, the following message will appear: 1. Select “Trust“ 2. Enter your passcode to trust the ScanPlan...
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Connecting iPhone to ScanPlan (cont.) Go to the settings area of the phone 1. Press the “Personal Hotspot” area if it isn’t already enabled 2. Enable the “personal Hotspot”...
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Connecting iPhone to ScanPlan (cont.) Returning to the phone home screen, open the ScanPlan App 1. Tap the ScanPlan app icon 2. Press the “Connect” button...
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Connecting iPhone to ScanPlan (cont.) Opening the ScanPlan App 1. The icon may spin for some time. Wait for the icon to stop. If it fails, try to connect again 2. The Setup Assistant will run the first time only 3.
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Connecting iPhone to ScanPlan (cont.) Initial setup continued 1. Agree to the license agreement 2. Agree to the “System Monitor” if your company or Agency policies allow it 3. Click “Continue”...
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Connecting iPhone to ScanPlan (cont.) There will be 2 pages of tutorials Swipe right to view the animated files...
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Connecting iPhone to ScanPlan (cont.) • The ScanPlan is ready to begin mapping...
Connecting Phone to ScanPlan via Wi-Fi The following steps are an alternative method to connecting a device to the ScanPlan, however it is recommended to use the USB tethering method. Note: Steps may vary slightly based on phone model. Connecting to Wi-Fi is...
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Connecting Android Phone to ScanPlan via Wi-fi (cont.) Once the ScanPlan and phone are powered on: 1. Settings 2. Press Wi-Fi icon...
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Connecting Android Phone to ScanPlan via Wi-Fi (cont.) If the phone is set to automatically connect to a Wi-Fi network, select "Wi-Fi" to display other available networks...
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Connecting Android Phone to ScanPlan via Wi-Fi (cont.) ScanPlan appears as the serial number located on the FARO label on the underside of the unit (ex: SP018P00008)
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Connecting Android Phone to ScanPlan via Wi-Fi (cont.) 1. Type password: "0123456789" 2. Select "Connect"...
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Connecting Android Phone to ScanPlan via Wi-Fi (cont.) Phone is connected via Wi-Fi...
Settings Tap “Settings” Set the units to your preference Turn “Line Recognition” off (it will help you see what you’re mapping) Make sure “System Monitor” is on Tap the “<“ to exit...
Creating New Project • Once the ScanPlan App is open you will see a list of the projects loaded on the device • Click the blue “+” in the bottom right corner to begin a new project...
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Creating New Project (cont.) 1. Enter new project name (NO SPACES) 2. Click "Create"...
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Creating New Project (cont.) 1. Select the level of the building that you will be mapping 2. Click Add...
The blue icon represents starting point. • Walk around area to be mapped out. ScanPlan will fill in data as you move. To fill in areas around furniture, raise or lower the height of the...
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Mapping (cont.) Be mindful of the ScanPlan level in the top right corner Note: If you get an error while mapping, reposition the ScanPlan until in "good" range and it will resume mapping the area Good...
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Pausing Mapping 1. Press the “Pause” icon to Press “YES” to pause mapping pause the mapping...
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Pausing Mapping (cont.) 1. Press the “Play” icon 2.Walk through the map to locate again followed by “YES” to resume...
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Pausing Mapping (cont.) 1. Once map is located correctly, press “YES” 2. Mapping can now continue...
Adding Pictures and Files Select the green "+" button...
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Adding Pictures and Files (cont.) Choose the type file to be added (photo in this instance)
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Adding Pictures and Files (cont.) 1. Position the ScanPlan as close as possible to the position of the object to be inserted into the scan 2. A red beam will illuminate on the floor to identify the position for the image location 3.
Adding Pictures and Files (cont.) 1. Position the device to view the desired area for capture, then press the capture photo button 2. Press the check mark to accept or the retake icon to attempt another capture 3. The image will be placed into the drawing...
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Adding Pictures and Files (cont.) The photo is identified by the green icon. If the image is not located correctly, press and hold on the green icon and drag it to the correct position...
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Inserting panoramic images with the Ricoh Theta camera is extremely easy. The camera can be positioned strategically and the images will be automatically located into the drawing. These images will be viewable in SCENE2Go, WebshareCloud, Present4D, FARO Zone 2D&3D...
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Adding Ricoh Theta Pictures (cont.) Note: The Ricoh Theta camera will need to be previously connected via Wi-Fi. Please see the Theta connection section located on Page 141 1. Select the “+” icon 2. Choose Pano-Photos...
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Adding Ricoh Theta Pictures (cont.) You’ll be prompted to position the ScanPlan in front of the Theta camera (be sure to position the ScanPlan in front of the LARGE BUTTON on the Theta) and press “CONFIRM”. Move to a position to ensure you’re not blocking anything OR move into a different room and then press “CONFIRM”...
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Adding Ricoh Theta Pictures (cont.) • Once the file has been captured and transferred, there will be a green icon placed into the view. • The icon can be moved to another location by pressing and holding on top of the icon and dragging it to a different location •...
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Adding Measurements (cont.) 1. Position ScanPlan as close to area as possible and select “Add” icon to capture first position 2. Move ScanPlan to area of final location to be measured and select add icon 3. Select red icon to...
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Adding Measurements (cont.) Measurement is captured and identified...
Finalizing Your Project • To complete your map return to the original starting point to "close the loop" • Press the red stop button to end the mapping process...
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Finalizing Your Project (cont.) 1. Choose “STOP SAVE”, to stop mapping and save the file 2. “CANCEL” will cancel the stop operation 3. “STOP DISCARD” will display the message below. Press “OK”...
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Wall Generating Tool The ScanPlan gives you the option of generating walls in your project. Click this icon to initiate the feature.
Optimizing Your Project • The project must be optimized to be able to send to FARO Zone 2D, WebShare Cloud, and SCENE2Go • Select "Optimize" to begin...
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Optimizing Your Project (cont.) A list of the projects that have not been optimized will populate. 1. Check the project that you are working with 2. Select "Start" Note: This step will vary in time based on the size of your project.
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Optimizing Your Project (cont.) After map has been optimized 1. Press the < button 2. Select Yes Final Project Note: Project data is stored on the ScanPlan rather than the phone...
Exporting Your Project (FARO Zone 2D) to USB Drive 1. Select the menu tree 2. Choose "Export"...
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Exporting Your Project to USB Drive (cont.) Choose "Export to USB Drive“ Note: Once exported in this manner, the project can be opened in FARO Zone 2D or 3D...
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Exporting Your Project to USB Drive (cont.) Once the project has exported you will get a notification at the bottom of the screen. 1. Either select "Dismiss" option at the bottom or wait until the message times out. 2. Click the "X" to close the project...
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Exporting Your Project to USB Drive (cont.) Click "Yes" to close the project...
Exporting Your Project to WebShare Cloud • Note that in order to upload a project to WebShare Cloud, you will need to have an active account in one of the WebShare Cloud Domains • Contact David Dustin to create one for demonstration purposes...
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Exporting Your Project to WebShare Cloud (cont.) 1. Go to the Settings area and connect to a Wi-Fi source (unless the phone is equipped with a SIM card). One or the other is required to upload to the WebShare Cloud servers...
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Exporting Your Project to WebShare Cloud (cont.) 1. Select the menu tree 2. Choose "Export"...
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Exporting Your Project to WebShare Cloud (cont.) 1. Choose WebShare 2. Enter account information...
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Exporting Your Project to WebShare Cloud (cont.) 1. Slide area upward till 2. Press “EXPORT” “EXPORT” is visible...
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Exporting Your Project to WebShare Cloud (cont.) 1. Once the export is complete, press “OK” to close the dialog...
To Export to VR-Suite (Present4D) 1. Go to the Settings area and connect to a Wi-Fi source (unless the phone is equipped with a SIM card). One or the other is required to upload to the VR-Suite (Present4D cloud)
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Exporting Your Project to VR-Suite (cont.) 1. Select the menu tree 2. Choose "Export"...
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Exporting Your Project to VR-Suite (cont.) Choose "Export to VR-Suite"...
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Exporting Your Project to VR-Suite (cont.) 1. If there is a message “could not retrieve license info!” Click “OK” 2. Choose “ACTIVATE NEW LICENSE” Note: License will only need to be added the first time...
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Exporting Your Project to VR-Suite (cont.) 1. Enter the 32 character serial # 2. Choose “ACTIVATE” 3. Click “OK”...
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Exporting Your Project to VR-Suite (cont.) 1. Select the menu tree again 2. Choose "Export"...
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Exporting Your Project to VR-Suite (cont.) Choose "Export to VR-Suite"...
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Exporting Your Project to VR-Suite (cont.) Checking the license status...
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Exporting Your Project to VR-Suite (cont.) 1. Enter the supplied 6 letter portal number with your license (XXX-XXX) 2. Choose “EXPORT” 3. Exporting to VR-Suite...
To Export to DXF 1. Select the menu tree 2. Choose "Export"...
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To Export to DXF (cont.) 3. Choose “DXF (AutoCAD)” 4. Insert USB stick...
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To Export to DXF (cont.) 5. Choose level for export 6. Export finished and press “OK”...
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Open DXF in your CAD System (e.g. AutoCAD) DXF file is saved on the USB stick in folder "FAROScanPlanCADExport" together with the map as PNG image file...
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Open DXF in your CAD System (e.g. AutoCAD) • Start your CAD System and open the DXF file • Depending on your CAD System, the link to the image file must be set to the right path...
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Open DXF in your CAD System (e.g. AutoCAD) (cont.) • If the image overlays the lines, set the drawing order to back (AutoCAD command: „DRAWORDER“ • Change the line color if needed...
Laser scanner based on the recorded 2D map. Additional scanner positions can be added manually. • The ScanPlan can be used to navigate to a planned position by using the already captured map as orientation. • The user can easily plan a complete scan project by getting a fast overview of the situation.
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Scans are located approximately Scene configuration has to be changed slightly (auto registration is set to Cloud to Cloud) Not intended for multi-story (separate projects for each floor) Need to have the ScanPlan powered up and the project file open...
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ScanAssist Check Firmware Connecting your Scanner to the ScanPlan. Scanner will need firmware 6.4.0.1474 (or higher) From the Home screen, go to Manage Then General Settings...
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ScanAssist Check Firmware Connecting your Scanner to the ScanPlan. Scanner will need firmware 6.4.0.1474 (or higher) Choose “Scanner Details” Check the Firmware version Press the Home icon when finished...
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ScanAssist Configure the WLAN From the Home screen, go to Manage Slide the screen up and tap the “Remote Access to Scans” slider to the right Tap the “WLAN” area...
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ScanAssist Configure the WLAN Disable the WLAN by sliding the switch to the left Tap the Mode area Select “WLAN” Tap the left “<“ to return to the previous page...
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A list of available networks will be displayed Make sure the ScanPlan is powered on and choose the ScanPlan from the list of available networks (press refresh if it is not listed) It will begin with “SP” Enter 0123456789 as the...
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Using ScanAssist (cont.) 1. Start ScanAssist during mapping 2. Choose „Generate a Set of Points“...
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Using ScanAssist (cont.) 3. ScanAssist will guide you through the parameter for the calculation...
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Using ScanAssist (cont.) 4. Choose your Scanner model 5. Set the desired Point Distance...
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Using ScanAssist (cont.) 5. Specify the desired scan resolution 6. Select the Quality setting...
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Using ScanAssist (cont.) 7. Select color options if needed Note: Most indoor scans in PS will use “Horizon weighted” for the exposure Press “NEXT” to calculate the scan positions...
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Using ScanAssist (cont.) 8. Summary: Number of created scan positions based on the chosen parameters Scanning time per Scan and Total Scan Time Pressing “Done” brings up the “Before you scan, please validate the proposed scan positions”...
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ScanAssist So what happens if you don’t like the automatically generated locations? They can be moved or deleted What if there are locations that need to be added? Additional locations can be added manually...
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ScanAssist – Removing a Location Position has been removed...
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ScanAssist - Adding a Location Position is added Move to the desired location then press here...
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ScanAssist - Triggering a Scan 1. Move the scanner close to the recommended location 2. The icon will turn when the ScanPlan is in the proximity of the predetermined scan location 3. Place the scanner in the recommended position 4. Press the “TRIGGER SCAN”...
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ScanAssist - Triggering a Scan Scan Positions will turn blue after Scan is completed...
Opening Your SCENE2Go or ScanPlan Project Remove the USB from the ScanPlan and insert it into one of the USB drives of your computer If you see this error message click "USB Drive (E:)" Note: Drive letter may be different depending on the...
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Opening Your SCENE2Go or ScanPlan Project (cont.) Select "Scan and Fix (recommended)" Select "Repair Drive"...
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Opening Your SCENE2Go or ScanPlan Project (cont.) 1. Allow computer to scan and repair 2. Click "Close"...
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Opening Your SCENE2Go or ScanPlan Project (cont.) Locate and open the USB drive on your computer...
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Opening the SCENE 2go Project 1. Open the Scene2go folder 2. For Windows operating systems select "Start SCENE2go on Windows" or Mac operating system select "Scene2go on Mac" (Note: You may see a batch file window run)
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Opening the SCENE 2go Project (cont.) Select "Allow Access"...
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Opening the SCENE 2go Project (cont.) A SCENE2go Browser will open. Select the image with the project to be opened...
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Opening the SCENE 2go Project (cont.) To open pictures, documents or text inserted in scan: 1. Click to highlight the JPEG 2. Click on open link...
Configuring the Ricoh Theta V Camera • Connect to USB port • Charging the Theta V before use • Downloading the Theta PC program • Powering on the Theta V • Updating the Theta V Firmware • Download the Smartphone app •...
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Theta V camera at one time! • If another smartphone (in your possession) other than the phone you will use with the ScanPlan, has been used to connect and configure the Theta camera, make sure that phone is NOT set to automatically connect to the camera.
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Connecting to the USB Port • Connect with the supplied cable to mini USB connector port • Connect the other end to a USB Port on your computer. Note: I find the left front port on the HP Zbook works well...
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Charging the Theta V • When the device is charging, the green LED will be illuminated (not flashing) (will flash blue on low battery) • When fully charged, the LED will go off • It’s best to charge the Theta from your computer (remove overnight) •...
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Downloading the PC app • Download the RICOH THETA Setup.exe from https://support.theta360.com/en/download/ • Install to the default/recommended directory • Run the “RICOH THETA” app by clicking the start button and scrolling down to RICOH and selecting the RICOH app OR start typing Ricoh in the search window and then selecting “RICOH THETA”...
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Updating the Theta V Firmware • It is recommended to use a computer to update the firmware as the files are large. • With the Theta camera connected, press the Power Button (top button) The blue LED on the front of the camera will turn on and the camera icon will be illuminated •...
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Updating the Theta V Firmware 1. With the RICOH THETA app open 2. Select File 3. Select Firmware Update...
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Updating the Theta V Firmware 1. Click “OK” 2. The current version and newest version will be shown (update if different)
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Install the Theta Smartphone app (iOS Android) 1. Apple Store (iOS) 2. Google Play (Android)
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Connecting to the Theta Wi-Fi 1. Remove the USB connector from the Theta camera (the Wi-Fi can’t be enabled while it’s connected) 2. Turn on the Theta camera (if it is not already on) by briefly pressing the power button on the side 3.
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Connecting to the Theta Wi-Fi 1. The Theta serial number is the default Wi-Fi password (just the numbers NOT the “YL”) 2. It is NOT advised to change the password as there is no password recovery feature 3. The Theta camera will be visible in the list of available Wi-Fi sources as “THETAYLXXXXXXXX.OSC”...
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Connecting to the Theta Wi-Fi (Android) 1. Settings 2. Network & Internet 3. Wi-Fi...
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Connecting to the Theta Wi-Fi (Android cont.) 1. Select the Theta camera 2. Enter the password (8 digit serial number). It will say “connected, no internet” after connecting...
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Connecting to the Theta Wi-Fi (Android cont.) 1. Answer the security questions according to your agency’s or company’s policies Note: configuration only needs to be performed one time...
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Connecting to the Theta Wi-Fi (Android cont.) 1. Select the Gear to open the first page of settings 2. Default settings are fine 3. Battery level can be checked here 4. Press the arrow to return to the previous page...
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Connecting to the Theta Wi-Fi (Android cont.) 1. Press the camera icon to move to the next set of parameters Note: Images and videos can be captured manually by pressing the round white button...
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Connecting to the Theta Wi-Fi (Android cont.) 1. The top right gear has no important features for us to be concerned with for our uses 2. Press the lower gear to open that section of parameters...
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Connecting to the Theta Wi-Fi (Android cont.) 1. Don’t change this as there is no method of recovery if the password is lost or forgotten 2. Press the “Camera Settings” to open that section 3. All other settings can be left as is...
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Connecting to the Theta Wi-Fi (Android cont.) 1. It is important to have at least 10 minutes for the sleep timer or the camera will timeout and go to sleep. If 10 minutes is too short, it can be disabled 2.
Connecting to the Theta Wi-Fi (iPhone) 1. Ensure the Theta camera is powered on 2. In settings, locate the Theta camera from the list of available Wi-Fi sources...
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Connecting to the Theta Wi-Fi (iPhone cont.) 1. Enter the password (8 digits from the bottom of the Theta camera) 2. Then press “Join” 3. Once successful, there will be a blue checkmark next to the Theta...
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Connecting to the Theta Wi-Fi (iPhone cont.) Note: the configuration steps only need to be performed one time...
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Connecting to the Theta Wi-Fi (iPhone cont.) 1. Open the Theta App 2. The first time the app is opened, you’ll need to allow access to your photos...
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Connecting to the Theta Wi-Fi (iPhone cont.) 1. The first time connecting to the Theta app, you may be required to “Register”. 2. Registration simply enables wireless communication from the app and the camera...
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Connecting to the Theta Wi-Fi (iPhone cont.) 1. Open the Theta App 2. Press the top right gear to enter some of the setup parameters Fix this part...
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Connecting to the Theta Wi-Fi (iPhone cont.) 1. After inspecting the camera settings, press the “Done” button 2. The settings on this page are the default. 3. The battery level can be checked on this page as well...
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Connecting to the Theta Wi-Fi (iPhone cont.) 1. Once back in the initial screen, press the Camera icon in the lower left corner to open additional settings...
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Connecting to the Theta Wi-Fi (iPhone cont.) 1. The top right gear has no important settings we are concerned with 2. Press the “Settings” area to check the parameters...
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Connecting to the Theta Wi-Fi (iPhone cont.) 1. Don’t change the password as there is no recovery utility or password reset function. Forgotten or lost passwords will NOT be recovered 2. Press the “Camera Settings” area to check the parameters...
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Connecting to the Theta Wi-Fi (iPhone cont.) 1. It is important to have at least 10 minutes for the sleep timer or the camera will timeout and go to sleep. If 10 minutes is too short, it can be disabled completely (will shorten battery life) 2.
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Comments Please direct any comments regarding this material to: david.dustin@faro.com Jennifer.Shadburn@faro.com Should you find an error, please let one of us know.
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