Faro Photon 20/80 User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Faro Manuals
  4. Scanner
  5. Photon 20/80
  6. User manual

Faro Photon 20/80 User Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
FARO Photon Laser
Scanner
20 / 80
User's Manual
Revised: April 10, 2008
© 2008 FARO Scanner Production GmbH

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Photon 20/80 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Faro Photon 20/80

Summary of Contents for Faro Photon 20/80

  • Page 1 FARO Photon Laser Scanner 20 / 80 User’s Manual Revised: April 10, 2008 © 2008 FARO Scanner Production GmbH...
  • Page 2 FARO TECHNOLOGIES INC. BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR SPECIAL, COLLATERAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THE PURCHASE OR USE OF FARO PHOTON LASER SCANNER OR ITS MATERIALS. THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY TO FARO TECHNOLOGIES INC., REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, SHALL NOT...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Step 1 - Setting up the tripod 4.1.2 Step 2 – Tribrach preparation 4.1.3 Step 3 – Fixing the FARO Photon Laser Scanner 4.1.4 Step 4 – Connecting the FARO Photon Laser Scanner 4.1.5 Step 5 - Switching on the scanner Installing and using the software 4.2.1...
  • Page 4 Slightly contaminated mirror Greatly contaminated mirror Cleaning the receiver lens Suppliers Appendix 10.1 FARO Photon Laser Scanner error messages 10.2 FARO Photon Laser Scanner data and power cable 10.3 Helical scan mode (option) 10.3.1 Introduction 10.3.2 Operation 10.3.3 Electrical interface 10.3.4...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    • high speed • modularity • mobility A list of possible applications can be found on the FARO webpage h ttp://www.faro.com This manual provides an introduction to the FARO Photon Laser Scanner. As a minimum requirement, read at least the safety information and the step-by-step...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Do not expose the product to extreme temperatures. The ambient temperature must not be lower or higher than given in the specifications. Do not use the FARO Photon Laser Scanner near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

  • Page 7: Electrical Safety

    This product should be operated only from the power source 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 ask your local power company.
  • Page 8 Fig.3 Safety sticker on scanner Fig.4 Safety Sticker When operating the FARO Photon Laser Scanner, you must adhere to the eye safety distance (nominal ocular hazard distance NOHD). The eye safety distance is dependent on the requested resolution (see chapter 6.3.1.1.) and on the laser power.

  • Page 9: Mechanical Security

    Tab. 1 Repetition rate and pulse duration Mechanical Security • The FARO Photon Laser Scanner may only be used when set on a flat and stable surface. People can be hit and severe injuries can be caused by an overturn of the FARO Photon Laser Scanner. Only use equipment recommended by FARO and follow the setup instructions of the manufacturer.

  • Page 10: Equipment

    Check that all of the equipment that is required for the operation of this product is available, as listed below. • Scanner carry case • FARO Photon Laser Scanner 20 / 80 • Laser lock key • Scanner data and power cable •...

  • Page 11: Your First Scan - Step-By-Step

    This chapter will guide you step-by-step from setting up the scanner to doing the first scan using FARO Record. 4.1 Setup of the FARO Photon Laser Scanner 4.1.1 Step 1 - Setting up the tripod Extend and lock all legs of the tripod. Check that the tripod adjustment arrangements have been locked and that the legs are of even length.

  • Page 12: Step 2 - Tribrach Preparation

    Screw the tribrach on the carbon fiber tripod. Fig.10 Tribrach on the tripod 4.1.3 Step 3 – Fixing the FARO Photon Laser Scanner Remove scanner from case, check outer casing for any signs of damage or distortion. Check mirror for damage due to scratches, cracks, distortion and inspect for cleanliness.

  • Page 13: Step 4 - Connecting The Faro Photon Laser Scanner

    Place the scanner on the tribrach and lock the fastener of the tribrach. Test that the scanner is correctly locked in place by gently attempting to lift it from the tripod. 4.1.4 Step 4 – Connecting the FARO Photon Laser Scanner Battery...

  • Page 14: Step 5 - Switching On The Scanner

    FARO Photon Laser Scanner – User’s Manual 14/68 Fig.13 Blue data and power cable at tripod leg Without battery • Ensure that the connector box is switched off (red button pressed). • Insert the bigger connector of the blue data and power cable into the connector box.

  • Page 15: Installing And Using The Software

    4.2 Installing and using the software 4.2.1 Step 6 – Software installation If FARO Record is not already installed on your PC, insert the CD supplied with the scanner and follow the installation instructions on the screen. 4.2.2 Step 7 – Establishing an Ethernet connection to the scanner...

  • Page 16: Starting A Scan

    FARO Photon Laser Scanner – User’s Manual 16/68 → Properties → Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) → Properties, using the option "Use the following IP address" and providing a valid IP address and subnet mask. Fig.16 TCP/IP Properties If the scanner selection dialog shows a net incompatibility you have to change the IP address of the scanner remotely.

  • Page 17: Step 9 - Scanning

    4.3.3 Step 10 – Shutting down the scanner Lock the laser by turning the key to the Off position. Use the On/Off button on the scanner (pressing it for at least 5 seconds) or the FARO Record Software to shut down the scanner.

  • Page 18: Shutdown Of The Faro Photon Laser Scanner

    18/68 5 Shutdown of the FARO Photon Laser Scanner The FARO Photon Laser Scanner has a PC with a hard drive integrated. This internal PC must be shut down before turning off the power supply. If the power supply is disconnected or switched off without the scanner being previously shut down, it may damage the internal PC and might lead to a loss of data.
  • Page 19 FARO Photon Laser Scanner – User’s Manual 19/68 Please note: If the scanner had not been shut down properly (e.g. after having applied the emergency stop), the next boot of the scanner could take more time as usual as the scanner will check its hard disk for errors.

  • Page 20: The Software Faro Record

    Fig.21 FARO Record In this manual only the features which are directly linked to performing a scan will be addressed. Please refer to the FARO Record user’s manual for the many other features of the software (like viewing or measuring objects).

  • Page 21: The Scan Bar

    FARO Photon Laser Scanner – User’s Manual 21/68 6.3 The scan bar Fig.23 Scan bar : Starts a new scan, if a connection to the scanner has been established Start Scan and the scanner is ready. : Starts a color scan if the color option is installed. The...
  • Page 22 Prepaid Account - If you connect to a prepaid scanner, you can check the details of the scanner's prepaid account. Camera - Parameters for the camera of the FARO color option can be adjusted. Get - Updates the values of the scanner parameter window by getting the actual values from the scanner.
  • Page 23 FARO Photon Laser Scanner – User’s Manual 23/68 Fig.26 Scan Area Default Settings – Restore default settings. Angular area - The size of the area to be scanned, both horizontally and vertically. Scan angle areas may be changed by keying in the required scan range.
  • Page 24 FARO Photon Laser Scanner – User’s Manual 24/68 Size: Shows the size of the scan in points horizontally x vertically. The vertical size may only be changed by setting a new resolution or by changing the scan area angle. It is recommended to leave the horizontal size untouched, in order to get a 1:1 points' ratio.
  • Page 25 FARO Photon Laser Scanner – User’s Manual 25/68 File Basename - The scan will be saved with a file name consisting of this base name followed by the current scan number, e.g. Scan000. Scan Number - Automatically increments with each successive scan. Can be reset and may be used to indicate the number of scans per scan session.
  • Page 26 FARO Photon Laser Scanner – User’s Manual 26/68 Operator Name - Contains the name of the scanner operator. Company - The name of the company providing the scanning service. Info - Any additional information required by the service provider. This may be shift leaders, project managers etc.
  • Page 27 6.3.1.7 Prepaid Account (Only applicable for prepaid scanners) If you connect to a prepaid FARO Laser Scanner, the FARO Record software will allow you to check and to recharge your prepaid account. The scanner will only perform a scan, if there are still scans available on your prepaid account. After the scan the number of scans available will be decremented.
  • Page 28 FARO Photon Laser Scanner – User’s Manual 28/68 Fig.32 Prepaid Account Serial Number - The scanner's serial number. This number is individual for each scanner. Total Scans - Shows the total number of scans made with this scanner. Prepaid Mode - Indicates if the scanner is running in prepaid mode.

  • Page 29: Scanner Settings

    FARO Photon Laser Scanner – User’s Manual 29/68 The prepaid manager will ask for a prepaid key obtained from FARO. This key will be sent to the prepaid scanner when you click on the Send button. The key will be checked by the scanner and the number of available scans will be increased according to the number of scans you have bought.

  • Page 30: Scanner Selection

    FARO Photon Laser Scanner – User’s Manual 30/68 6.3.3 Scanner selection Fig.36 Scanner selection Status: There are four possible states Not Connected: No PC is connected to the scanner. Connected: The scanner is connected to the operating PC. Busy Line: The scanner is connected to a different PC.

  • Page 31: The Scanner Menu

    A connection between operating PC and scanner is established. The connection can be ended by double-clicking on this icon. The scanner is ready for a scan. Status messages For more information about FARO Record please refer to its manual. Revised: April 10, 2008 © 2008 FARO Scanner Production GmbH...

  • Page 32: Color Option

    FARO Photon Laser Scanner – User’s Manual 32/68 7 Color Option With the color option, you can take scans in which each scan point has not only its 3D information, but also color value associated with it. Fig.38 Scans with color This is done by combining the ordinary scanner with a digital camera.
  • Page 33 FARO Photon Laser Scanner – User’s Manual 33/68 • Set the shooting mode to S Fig.39 Select shooting mode • Select M mode Fig.40 Select M mode • Set image quality to RAW Fig.41 RAW setting • Set white balancing to K Fig.42 Scans with color...
  • Page 34 FARO Photon Laser Scanner – User’s Manual 34/68 Have a look at The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the D200 to perform the following: • Set the USB option to PTP. Fig.44 Setup menu The following steps have to be done each time before scanning: •...
  • Page 35 FARO Photon Laser Scanner – User’s Manual 35/68 Fig.47 Scanner with camera • Either use top orientation of the camera or horizontal orientation. When using top orientation you will have a full color coverage of the scan points above the scanner (+90°...
  • Page 36 FARO Photon Laser Scanner – User’s Manual 36/68 Fig.48 Horizontal and top orientation of the camera • Adjust the focus manually to ∞ using the lens focusing ring. Fig.49 Camera focus • Connect the USB cable to the scanner. Fig.50 USB port of the scanner •...

  • Page 37: Scanning With Color

    • Start FARO Record or FARO Record Mobile and connect to the scanner as usual. • Open the camera tab of the scanner parameter dialog in FARO Record or the color page in FARO Record Mobile and adjust the camera parameters.
  • Page 38 • Checkmark the option Scan with Color in order to get a colored scan. • Note: In FARO Record Mobile, the type of the camera mount can not be set. Before you start you have to choose the right camera mount (Non-winding or No Parallax) on tab Camera in the Scanner Parameter dialog using FARO Record.
  • Page 39 FARO Photon Laser Scanner – User’s Manual 39/68 • Make sure that the correct camera mount and camera orientation is selected. • If you are using the new non-parallax camera mount with the sliding mechanism, make sure that the camera is now in its parking position over the mirror module and the scanner is wound up (Note: if you are using the carbon fiber tripod wind up the scanner to the upper end position of the geared column.
  • Page 40 If you are using the new FARO carbon fiber tripod wind down the scanner to the lower end position of the geared column. If you are using other tripods wind down the scanner for exactly 20cm.

  • Page 41: Applying The Pictures To The Scan

    7.4 Applying the pictures to the scan The scan points aren’t colorized automatically after the scan has been taken. This process has to be started manually in FARO Record. The scanner based pictures are stored within the scan and can be seen in the structure view.
  • Page 42 FARO Photon Laser Scanner – User’s Manual 42/68 Fig.58 Adjust picture angles You should choose a picture in which a prominent feature is visible which is easily identifiable both in the picture and the scan. Then click on this feature in the scan and the picture. If there is a horizontal shift between them, you will see that the numbers in the dialog differ.

  • Page 43: Using Faro Record Mobile With A Pda

    43/68 8 Using FARO Record Mobile with a PDA FARO Record Mobile offers a web interface to control the scanner. In combination with WLAN and a PDA or the iPod Touch, this is a very comfortable way to operate the FARO Photon Laser Scanner.
  • Page 44 Ethernet connection. Start your favorite web browser on your laptop and connect to FARO Record Mobile on the scanner by entering the LAN IP address. Make sure that no FARO Scene is currently connected to the scanner.
  • Page 45 PDA (The system information in the picture above is only an example and the values might differ from your scanner. Please use the values according to your laser scanner for the following configuration steps). Revised: April 10, 2008 © 2008 FARO Scanner Production GmbH...

  • Page 46: Setting Up The Wlan Of The Pda

    FARO Photon Laser Scanner – User’s Manual 46/68 8.1.2 Setting up the WLAN of the PDA Switch on the PDA. Make sure that WLAN of the PDA is turned off Fig.62 Switch WLAN connection off In order to configure the WLAN connection, you have to open the configuration dialog of...
  • Page 47 For example, if the scanner has 172.16.15.191, you can enter 172.16.15.90 here. The WLAN subnet mask must be the same as the one of the FARO Photon Laser Scanner. Fig.65 WLAN IP address Close dialog by clicking ok, close Settings Page by clicking ok, then restart the PDA.
  • Page 48 FARO Photon Laser Scanner – User’s Manual 48/68 After the PDA has been restarted turn on the WLAN (make sure the active sync cable is not connected to the PDA). After a while a message should appear that a new network is detected.
  • Page 49 Now you should be able to connect to the FARO Photon Laser Scanner via WLAN. To check this, open Opera or Internet Explorer and enter the IP of the WLAN Adapter of the Scanner (not the IP of the PDA). You should now see the start screen of FARO Record Mobile.

  • Page 50: Setting Up Opera

    PDA for more details). Please also notice the option Full Screen which you can activate to maximize the usable screen area for FARO Record Mobile. To return from Full Screen hold the pen down on the screen until a context menu appears and click on Full Screen again.

  • Page 51: Connecting To The Scanner

    Fig.74 Connecting to a scanner by its WLAN IP address If you set up WLAN connection properly and the scanner has FARO Record Mobile installed, you should now see the Scan page of FARO Record Mobile (Please notice that the Full Screen mode was turned on as described in the beginning of this chapter).

  • Page 52: Faro Record Mobile Pages Description

    The Scan page is the default page which is displayed if you connect to the scanner. At the bottom you see the navigating area with links to all FARO Record Mobile pages: Scan, Settings, Color, Project, Operator, Storage, Scans. These pages are described in the following sections 8.4 FARO Record Mobile Pages Description...

  • Page 53: Settings Page

    • Min. Reflection: Will filter out scan points with reflection value lower than given here. • Eye Safety Dist.: This eye safety distance gives the radius of safe operating area known from FARO Record. Please note that the eye safety distance is calculated only after pressing the Apply button! 8.4.3 Color Page Fig.78 Color Page...

  • Page 54: Project Page

    Before you start you have to choose the right camera mount (Non-winding or no parallax) on tab Camera in the Scanner Parameter dialog using FARO Record (see chapter 7). This setting will be stored on the scanner and has to be done once.

  • Page 55: Storage Page

    Fig.81 Storage Page Settings on this page correspond to settings on tab Storage in the Scanner Parameter dialog in FARO Record (see chapter 6.3.1.3). Notice that scans with FARO Record Mobile are always stored on the scanner. 8.4.7 Scans Page Fig.82 Scans Page...

  • Page 56: Viewing Scans

    FARO Photon Laser Scanner – User’s Manual 56/68 8.5 Viewing scans There are two possibilities to open and see a scan’s image. • By clicking on scan’s name shown as Last Scan on the Scan page just after the scan was recorded, or •...

  • Page 57: Auxiliary Files In The Scans Network Drive

    There are auxiliary files in the scans network drive of the scanner for each scan. These files are needed for FARO Record Mobile in order to display the scan images. They are not needed for processing the scans with FARO Scene! If you want to delete scan files from the scans network drive with the help of the Windows Explorer, please make sure to delete these auxiliary files also.

  • Page 58: Cleaning Instructions For Optics

    FARO Photon Laser Scanner – User’s Manual 58/68 9 Cleaning Instructions for optics ATTENTION: To avoid unnecessary damage or wear, only clean optics when the degree of contamination requires cleaning for proper function. Major contamination and improper handling to clean optics may impact the scanning quality.

  • Page 59: Slightly Contaminated Mirror

    FARO Photon Laser Scanner – User’s Manual 59/68 9.1 Slightly contaminated mirror Handling lens tissue: Fold one piece of lens tissue and clamp it in the tweezers or forceps. • First, use a little compressed air spray (oil-free) to clean the surface of the optics.

  • Page 60: Greatly Contaminated Mirror

    FARO Photon Laser Scanner – User’s Manual 60/68 9.2 Greatly contaminated mirror Folding laboratory cloths: Take several individual laboratory cloths out of the package and fold twice. Set onto an oil-free surface. • Fold the laboratory cloth and soak the edge in acetone. Carefully clean the edge of the mirror.

  • Page 61: Appendix

    The mirror motor couldn’t find its zero index. Motor speed tolerance exceeded The speed of the mirror motor isn’t uniform 10.2 FARO Photon Laser Scanner data and power cable ® The scanner is connected by a combined data and power cable from LEMO Plugs -Part-No.

  • Page 62: Helical Scan Mode (Option)

    First, the horizontal turning has to be switched off in the scanner parameter dialog of FARO Record on tab Scan Area. Here you have to enter 0 in the angular area for both, the horizontal start and the horizontal end angle.
  • Page 63 = 2f * t / r With the factor f, the dependency on the measurement rate and the maximum resolution of the scanner is covered. For the FARO Photon Laser Scanner the factor f is classified f = 3Hz The 2 in the formula reflects the fact that one turn of the mirror creates two columns in the scan.
  • Page 64 FARO Photon Laser Scanner – User’s Manual 64/68 10.3.2.2 Split into several files On tab Storage of FARO Record’s scanner parameter dialog you can select that the scan data stream is automatically split into several files when a certain amount of columns has been reached.

  • Page 65: Electrical Interface

    FARO Record. Initiating the scanner with FARO Record Mobile via a wireless connection is possible too, of course. The mirror will start rotating, but no scan data will be written into a file until an external start signal is issued (see chapters 10.3.3 and 10.3.4).

  • Page 66: Test Device

    When you have purchased the helical option a test device will be supplied together with the FARO Photon Laser Scanner. This test device can be connected to the helical socket (see 10.3.3). It is for testing the scanner’s helical mode and to demonstrate the functionality of this mode.
  • Page 67 This button does not initiate the scanner. This has to be done as usual by pressing the start/stop button on the scanner or by pressing the button in the scan bar of FARO Record or with FARO Record Mobile via wireless connection. • The stop button will pause the recording. Revised: April 10, 2008...

  • Page 68: Product Environmental Information

    FARO Technologies, Inc., as a producer of electrical and electronic equipment, has endeavored to meet these environmental responsibilities for managing WEEE. In so doing, FARO is providing the following to inform its customers about the WEEE collection process: In order to avoid any potential dissemination of hazardous substances into the...

Table of Contents