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  • Page 1 Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual March 2022...

  • Page 2: Legal Notices

    Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Legal Notices Legal Notices Release Notice This is the March 2022 version of the Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual. It applies to the FARO © Focus Premium Scanner. FARO Technologies Inc., March 2022. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Legal Notices Table of Contents Legal Notices Copyright Notice Chapter 1: General Information Notes and Signs Chapter 2: Introduction Focus Premium Features FARO Stream FARO Sphere Equipment Required additional equipment Recommended additional equipment...
  • Page 4 Inserting the status indicator Removing the status indicator Chapter 5: Getting Started Charging the Battery Charging the Battery in the FARO Focus Premium Charging the Battery with the Power Dock Battery Charger Tips for Using the Battery Setting up the FARO Focus Premium...
  • Page 5 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Legal Notices LED Behavior Data Security Shutting Down the FARO Focus Premium Powering Off the FARO Focus Premium Chapter 6: Controller Software General Elements Status Bar Scanner Menu Map Parameters Scans Manage Navigation Bar...
  • Page 6 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Legal Notices Service Online Updates Update via SD Card Storage Management View Scans Online Help and Notifications Notifications Help Chapter 7: Special Scanning Modes Scanner Control On-Site Registration On-Site Registration Setup Map Page...
  • Page 7 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Legal Notices General Ports Laser (Optical Transmitter) Data Handling and Control Ranging Unit Color Unit Multi-Sensor Interface Connection Deflection Unit Ambient Conditions Scanner Dimensions Scanner Mount Dimensions Chapter 10: Error Messages Chapter 11: Disposal...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1: General Information

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 1: General Information Chapter 1: General Information Notes and Signs DANGER: A DANGER 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.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Introduction

    Chapter 2: Introduction Chapter 2: Introduction The FARO Focus Premium is a high-speed three-dimensional laser scanner for detailed measurement and documentation. The FARO Focus Premium uses laser technology to produce very detailed three- dimensional images of complex environments and geometries in minutes. The resulting images consist of millions of 3D measurement points.

  • Page 10: Focus Premium Features

    A scanning range of up to 350 meters, providing superior area coverage per scan position. Intuitive control through the built-in touchscreen display and phone-enabled remote control capabilities by WLAN for seamless connectivity with FARO Stream app and FARO Sphere cloud- based collaboration platform.
  • Page 11 The x, y, z coordinates of each point are then calculated by using angle encoders, which measure the mirror rotation and the horizontal rotation of the FARO Focus Premium. These angles are encoded simultaneously with the distance measurement. The scanner covers a 360° x 300° field of view.

  • Page 12: Faro Stream

    The scanner also has on-screen help that can be accessed during operation by tapping the Help button on the screen. For more information, see Online Help and Notifications. A list of the potential fields of application of the FARO Focus Premium can be found on the FARO web page www.faro.com. FARO Stream Stream is a mobile app that connects FARO hardware with FARO Sphere cloud-based applications and services.

  • Page 13: Equipment

    Chapter 2: Introduction Additionally, Sphere leverages WebShare to integrate three customer service platforms: Knowledge Base, which provides technical product information, FARO Support, which provides 24-7 personalized service, and FARO Academy, which provides on-demand and live training and education programs. Equipment The FARO Focus Premium is shipped with the following standard equipment:...

  • Page 14: Recommended Additional Equipment

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 2: Introduction Recommended additional equipment Spare battery Thermal cover PanoCam NOTE: The charged Power Block battery and a tripod are the minimum required equipment for carrying out a scanning project. FARO Focus Premium (March 2022)

  • Page 15: Chapter 3: Safety Precautions

    We recommend that operators participate in trainings offered by FARO. General Safety Information Do not open the housing. Opening the housing can result in serious personal injury due to dangerously high voltages, or damage to the product, which will affect the product's warranty.

  • Page 16: Nameplate Symbols

    Do not expose the FARO Focus Premium 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 Focus Premium near heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, or other heat-producing products (including amplifiers).

  • Page 17: Laser Safety

    This product should be operated only from the power source or a battery supplied or recommended by FARO. Ensure that the specifications of the AC converter are met. If you do not know the power-line FARO Focus Premium (March 2022)

  • Page 18: Power Block Battery Safety Measures

    Insert or remove batteries from the laser scanner in dry, dust-free environments only. When the FARO Focus Premium is not in use for long periods of time, remove the battery. Store the battery only when it is charged at about 30% of a full charge. We recommend charging the battery to 30% once a year while it is in long-term storage.

  • Page 19: Mechanical Safety

    FARO Focus Premium. CAUTION: General Use The FARO Focus Premium may only be used when set on a flat and stable surface. Injuries and serious damage to the device may result if the FARO Focus Premium overturns.

  • Page 20: Transport

    NOTICE: Rotating Scanner The FARO Focus Premium rotates clockwise up to 360° when performing a scan. Ensure that the FARO Focus Premium's scanner head can rotate freely and will not hit any objects during the scan. NOTICE: Replacement Parts Use only replacement parts authorized by FARO according to the instructions obtained from FARO.

  • Page 21: Storage

    Servicing Servicing and repair must only be done by qualified service personnel authorized by FARO. Unplug the product from the power outlet and remove the battery. Request servicing, then deliver it to qualified service personnel under the following conditions, if: the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

  • Page 22: Chapter 4: Parts And Their Functions

    Figure 4-1 Display side of the FARO Focus Premium ① Power On/Off button - Press for a few seconds (until the LED blinks) to turn on the FARO Focus Premium. If the scanner is on and running, press again to turn it off. You must confirm shutoff by tapping on the display.

  • Page 23: Battery Side

    Chapter 4: Parts and Their Functions NOTE: Ensure that the contacts in the accessory bay are clean before using. If not, clean with a cotton swab soaked in isopropyl alcohol. Battery Side Figure 4-2 Battery Side of the FARO Focus Premium ① Battery compartment cover ②...

  • Page 24: Front Side

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 4: Parts and Their Functions Front Side Figure 4-3 Front View of the FARO Focus Premium ① Status Indicator ② Scanner mirror - For safety and cleaning instructions, Mechanical Safety on page 12 Cleaning Instructions for Optics on page 120.

  • Page 25: Bottom Side

    Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 4: Parts and Their Functions Bottom Side Figure 4-4 Bottom View of the FARO Focus Premium ① Cooling fan openings - Keep these openings uncovered and at least 18 cm (7 in) from the floor or any other surface.

  • Page 26: Power Dock Battery Charger

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 4: Parts and Their Functions Power Dock Battery Charger Figure 4-5 Power Dock Battery Charger ① Safety latches - To insert the battery, push downwards. Push bottom area to open. ② Connectors ③...

  • Page 27: Maintenance Of Power Dock Battery Charger

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 4: Parts and Their Functions Color State Violet blinking Battery charging. Charge at < 5% Red blinking Battery charging. Charge at 5% - 15% Orange blinking Battery charging. Charge at 15% - 25% Yellow blinking Battery charging.

  • Page 28: Inserting The Status Indicator

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 4: Parts and Their Functions NOTICE: The status indicator is not waterproof. Do not use the indicator in the rain, or where water could drip onto it. Inserting the status indicator 1.

  • Page 29: Removing The Status Indicator

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 4: Parts and Their Functions Figure 4-8 : Accessory bay for the status indicator with covers removed NOTICE: Do not insert the status indicator into the accessory bay on the left side of the scanner.

  • Page 30: Chapter 5: Getting Started

    Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 5: Getting Started Chapter 5: Getting Started This chapter provides preliminary steps and basic FARO Focus Premium operation instructions as well as guiding you step-by-step from setting up the FARO Focus Premium to recording your first scan. Charging the Battery The Power Block battery (ACCS-PWR-0014) can be charged in the FARO Focus Premium or in the...
  • Page 31 7. If the FARO Focus Premium is turned off, the scanner LEDs start blinking while charging. The LEDs stop blinking and illuminate a constant green, when the battery is fully charged. 8. If the FARO Focus Premium is turned on, check the battery's charging state in the scanner's user interface under Manage >...

  • Page 32: Charging The Battery With The Power Dock Battery Charger

    NOTICE: Do not operate the scanner while the external power-supply is plugged in, because the power cable might damage the turning scanner. The FARO Focus Premium does not need to be switched on to charge the battery. NOTE: Remove FARO Focus Premium from the transport case before connecting the power- supply to the scanner.
  • Page 33 Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 5: Getting Started 1. Connect the power-supply unit's cable to the power socket of the FARO Power Dock battery charger. Do not use force while inserting the plug in the wrong direction, or the plug and the Power Dock battery charger can be damaged.
  • Page 34 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 5: Getting Started 4. Place the battery on top of the Power Dock battery charger. Ensure that the battery terminals are aligned correctly with the pins of the charger. Snap the battery into place.

  • Page 35: Tips For Using The Battery

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 5: Getting Started NOTICE: Check the Power Dock for damage before use, being sure to check that the safety clamps have not been damaged, which can occur if the Power Dock falls while holding a Power Block.

  • Page 36: Setting Up The Faro Focus Premium

    Injuries may result, if the FARO Focus Premium overturns. - The FARO Focus Premium may only be used on a flat, stable surface. - If using a cart or tripod dolly, move the setup with special care. Never move the cart by pulling at the power cables.
  • Page 37 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 5: Getting Started NOTICE: When adjusting the height of the tripod, assure that the scanner is NOT mounted. During leg adjustment, the tripod may become temporarily unstable, and could tip over, causing damage to the scanner.

  • Page 38: Inverting The Scanner

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 5: Getting Started For scans close to the ground, slide all leg segments into each other before setting the leg angle to flat. The rubber feet have a recess that helps to achieve full-surface contact, even with a flat leg angle.

  • Page 39: Mounting And Using The Quick Release

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 5: Getting Started Mounting and Using the Quick Release The quick release enables you to quickly and safely attach and remove the scanner from the tripod. The quick release consists of these parts: ①...

  • Page 40: Sd Card

    SD Card Preparing an SD Card The FARO Focus Premium exports recorded scans on a removable SD card. This memory card can also be used to create backups of the scanner settings, to import scanner settings, and to install firmware updates.

  • Page 41: Structure Of The Sd Card

    Focus user interface. It is safe to remove the card from the scanner when this icon has disappeared. When removing a FARO Focus Premium SD card from your computer, always use the Safely Remove Hardware option from the Windows system tray, otherwise you risk corrupting the data on the SD card.

  • Page 42: Inserting The Sd Card

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 5: Getting Started Inserting the SD Card Figure 5-8 Inserting the SD Card 1. Open the battery compartment cover. The SD card slot is in the lower right corner. 2. Insert the formatted SD card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks.

  • Page 43: Switching On The Faro Focus Premium

    If power is supplied by the battery and its charge state is too low to start the scanner, the scanner LEDs blink red. When the FARO Focus Premium is ready, the LEDs stop flashing and illuminate a constantly blue. The scanner controller software's home screen appears on the integrated touch screen.

  • Page 44: Setting The Interface Language

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 5: Getting Started Setting the Interface Language From the Home Screen, tap Manage > General Settings > Language to change the language of the controller software. Figure 5-10 Language Selection Screen Check Select the language by tapping the desired language.

  • Page 45: Setting The Unit Of Length And The Temperature Scale

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 5: Getting Started Select Date Format - Tap to choose the date format. The currently selected date format is displayed. Select between the date formats DD.MM.YYY, MM/DD/YYYY or YYYY-MM-DD, where YYYY is the year, DD the day and MM the month.

  • Page 46: Scanner Details

    Chapter 5: Getting Started Scanner Details Manage > General Settings > Scanner Details You can specify a scanner name and the owner of the FARO Focus Premium. By default the scanner name is the serial number of the scanner. Figure 5-12 Scanner Details Scanner name - Tap to change the name of the scanner.

  • Page 47: Faro Stream

    FARO Stream FARO Stream is an app for your phone that enables you to control a FARO laser scanner, get a real-time view of the scan progress as it happens, add text and picture annotations to the scan, pre-register scans, and upload the project to the cloud.
  • Page 48 Color Settings - Shows the current exposure metering mode used for taking color photos. You can also choose whether to use the integrated camera or the PanoCam, an accessory available from FARO. (For more details about PanoCam refer to the Accessories Manual for the Focus Laser Scanner.)
  • Page 49 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 5: Getting Started This view shows a list of all available scan profiles. The list contains factory predefined profiles that are read-only and custom profiles that can be created and manipulated under Manage >...
  • Page 50 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 5: Getting Started Setting the Scan Range (Scan Area) Parameters > Horizontal / Vertical Figure 5-15 Setting the Scan Range Vertical area - The size of the vertical scan area in degrees. Tap the fields to enter the values of the vertical start and end angles.
  • Page 51 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 5: Getting Started Selecting the Sensors Parameters > Select Sensors Figure 5-16 Selecting the Sensors Use Inclinometer - Enable or disable the automatic use of the inclination measurement of the built-in dual-axis compensator (inclinometer) for the scan registration in SCENE or Sphere.
  • Page 52 Parameters > Color Settings There are two option to capture and colorize scans: The integrated camera, see section below The PanoCam (an additional accessory available from FARO. For more details about PanoCam refer to the Accessories Manual for the Focus Laser Scanner.)
  • Page 53 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 5: Getting Started Figure 5-17 Color Settings Set the exposure metering mode - Set how the integrated color camera determines the exposure for taking the color photos, if colored scan recording is switched on.
  • Page 54 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 5: Getting Started Even Weighted Metering - Determine the exposure settings the camera uses regarding the light information coming from the entire scene, and averages without giving weighting to a particular area.
  • Page 55 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 5: Getting Started is turned off the 13 MPx image is down-sampled to 8 MPx and used for colorization (identical to Focus and Focus Plus models). HDR Mode NOTE: The HDR, Night, and Speed modes are mutually exclusive.

  • Page 56: Starting A Scan

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 5: Getting Started Clear Sky - Enables the dynamic sky filter. During scanning, this hardware filter removes scan points resulting from scanning empty spaces in the sky. Distance Range - The Distance Range setting configures the scanner to increase the quality of the points captured at specified distances.
  • Page 57 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 5: Getting Started Figure 5-23 Scanning View During most of the scanning process, a scan can be paused using the pause button. You can pause to avoid scanning a moving object, such as a car or piece of machinery, for example. Resume scanning by tapping the resume button.

  • Page 58: Strong Scanner Inclination

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 5: Getting Started Figure 5-24 Scan Preview The scan preview shows a gray-scale picture of the captured scan to verify the scan itself, and check if all objects (e.g., targets) are clearly visible. The preview may also contain detail scans belonging to the same scan group.

  • Page 59: Led Behavior

    The hash value of a scan can be manually checked on the scanner GUIs Scan Properties page. In addition, the hash and signature of a scan can be verified with the Scan Verification Tool that is available on FARO's Knowledge Base (knowledge.faro.com/Hardware/3D_Scanners/Focus/Scan_Verification_Tool_Download_and_Manual).

  • Page 60: Shutting Down The Faro Focus Premium

    Pressing and holding for more than 10 seconds switches the FARO Focus Premium off without properly shutting it down. Use this option only if the FARO Focus Premium will not shut down, such as due to malfunction. Never remove the battery in case the scanner is unresponsive. Always use the above mentioned method and press the top button until the scanner shuts down.

  • Page 61: Chapter 6: Controller Software

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Chapter 6: Controller Software General Elements Status Bar Figure 6-1 Status Bar ① Inclinometer shortcut and status icon. The icon turns red if scanner is not leveled accurately. This icon is updated at a low rate.
  • Page 62 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software ④ SSD and SD card status 90% of the SSD is full. Delete old projects or backup on the SD card or to the cloud. 80% of the SSD is full. Delete old projects or backup on the SD card or to the cloud.
  • Page 63 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software ⑥ Battery - Shows the status and charge-state of the internal battery Battery is fully charged Charge state > 75% and < 100% Charge state > 50% and < 75% Charge state >...

  • Page 64: Scanner Menu Map

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Scanner Menu Map Italic text indicates a reported value (such as scan duration, or serial number) that cannot be changed by the user. Parameters Parameters > Selected Profile...

  • Page 65: Scans

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Parameters > Scan with Color Parameters > Color Settings Internal Camera Even Weighted Metering Horizon Weighted Metering Zenith Weighted Metering High Resolution High Resolution HDR Mode Night Mode...
  • Page 66 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Manage > Profiles Accelerated Standard Extended Object HD Delete Manage > Operators Name Company Department Phone Email Info Manage > Sensors > Temperature Fan Cooling Current scanner temperature Manage >...
  • Page 67 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Manage > General Settings > Power Management Dim Display during Scanning Start on Power Current Power Supply Battery Charge State Manage > General Settings > Display Brightness Select Theme...
  • Page 68 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Manage > General Settings > Language (Various languages are available.) Manage > General Settings > Units Meters / Feet Celsius / Fahrenheit Decimal Degree Notation / Degree-Minute-Second Notation Manage >...
  • Page 69 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Manage > Service Notifications Internal Mass Storage SD Card Format Log File Size of Log File First Log Message Last Log Message Backup Backup Name Operators Profiles Parameters...

  • Page 70: Navigation Bar

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Navigation Bar Figure 6-2 Navigation Bar ① Back - Returns you to the previous screen. ② Screen Name - Name of the screen that is currently shown. ③...

  • Page 71: Home Screen

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Home Screen Figure 6-3 Home Screen ① Scan Mode - Tap or swipe to switch between on-site-registration, standard, and Swift modes. ② Start Scan - Starts a scan. See Starting a Scan on page 49.
  • Page 72 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software ③ View Scans - Preview the scans stored on the selected storage medium. See View Scans on page 102. ④ Parameters - Opens the dialog for scan profile selection, or to edit the current scanning parameters.

  • Page 73: Scan Parameters

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Figure 6-5 On-Site Registration home screen Scan Parameters Scanning parameters, like resolution, quality, and scanning angles, are used by the scanner for recording the scan data. There are two ways to set the scanning parameters: manually change them.

  • Page 74: Selected Profile

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Figure 6-6 Change the Scan Parameters Selected Profile Shows the name of the selected scan profile. Tap to select a scan profile. If the scanning parameters differ from the selected profile, altered is appended to the name.

  • Page 75: Resolution / Quality

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Resolution / Quality Parameters > Resolution / Quality Figure 6-7 Scan Parameters, Resolution, and Quality Displays the selected resolution in megapoints and the selected quality. Tap to change these values.

  • Page 76: Horizontal And Vertical Scan Range

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Horizontal and Vertical Scan Range Parameters > Horizontal / Vertical Figure 6-8 Scan Parameters - Scan Area Displays the scan range with the horizontal and vertical start and end angles in degrees. Tap to adjust them.

  • Page 77: Scan With Color

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Opens the screen to enable or disable automatic use of the built-in sensors' data for scan registration in SCENE or Sphere. Scan with Color Switches colored scan recording on or off. If switched on, the scanner also takes color photos of the scanned environment with the integrated color camera, or PanoCam, an additional accessory.

  • Page 78: Scan Projects And Clusters

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Sensors Opens the menu for sensor settings . See Sensors on page 80. General Settings Opens the menu for the general scanner settings. See General Settings on page 86. On-Site Registration On-Site Registration on page 97.
  • Page 79 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software each scan. It helps SCENE or Sphere automatically assign scans to scan clusters, thus automating the scan registration. For more information on scan registration and assigning scans to scan clusters, see the SCENE user manual.
  • Page 80 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Add a Scan Project or Cluster Manage > Projects/Clusters > Default Project To add a project, tap + at the bottom of the projects list. A new sub-project called Default_Project.1 is added to the selected project.
  • Page 81 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Tap, if the project should not have a parent project. Project Information Customer If you are carrying out the scan project for a customer, you can enter the customer's name here.
  • Page 82 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Editing a Scan Project To edit a scan project, select it in the list, then tap it again to reach to its details view. Selecting a Scan Project...

  • Page 83: Description Of Project Button Icons

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Description of Project Button Icons Project Project has clusters that are currently shown (list is expanded accordingly) Cluster Selected Profile Parameters > Selected Profile Selecting scan profiles to use their parameters for the next scan has already been described in...

  • Page 84: Description Of Factory Profiles

    10240 x 4267 20480 x 8533 Scan Size (Pt) As previously mentioned, the FARO Focus Premium comes with factory-predefined scan profiles (see Service on page 98 for an overview of the available factory predefined scan profiles). These scan profiles are read-only, and thus cannot be changed or deleted, but you can add and manage your own custom scan profiles based on these pre-defined profiles.

  • Page 85: Operators

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software To add a new profile, tap Add. You can also add new profiles by duplicating existing profiles. To do this, select the profile that you want to duplicate and tap Duplicate. Tap again on the profile. A new screen appears.
  • Page 86 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software You can assign scanner operators to the captured scans. To do this, select the operator in the operators list. Create an operator profile, if it does not already exist. The information regarding the selected operator is stored in the data of the next scans, and can be accessed in SCENE during the post-processing of scans.

  • Page 87: Sensors

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Editing an Operator Profile To edit an operator profile, select it in the list and tap it once again to find its details. Selecting an Operator Profile Select an operator profile in the list by tapping the corresponding button. The selected operator profile is highlighted, and assigned to the captured scans, until another operator profile is selected.

  • Page 88: Level The Scanner Using Inclinometer

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software If a sensor is outside of the recommended operating temperature, but not yet critical, the temperature display is highlighted in yellow. Scanning is still possible, but we recommend letting the scanner either warm up or cool down until the temperature display is again highlighted in green.
  • Page 89 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software inclinometer turns yellow, if the scanner is tilted more than 2°. In this case, the accuracy of the inclination measurement is reduced. If the inclination is larger than 5°, the background color of the level will turn red. This has two...
  • Page 90 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Compass Figure 6-19 Compass The built-in electronic compass measures the orientation of the scanner on the earth's surface. This information is useful for the registration process. It is attached to each scan and can be used for the scan registration in SCENE. See the SCENE user manual for more information.
  • Page 91 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software This manual compass measurement only affects the output on this screen. It is not necessary for the orientation data measured during scanning. During scanning, an orientation measurement is automatically performed.
  • Page 92 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software The current GPS status and signal quality is indicated by different GPS icons in the status bar of the operating software. Before starting a scan, you should always look at the GPS icon and the indicated quality. If no GPS data is available or position deviation is high, try to find a position with better signal quality.

  • Page 93: General Settings

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software General Settings Manage > General Settings Figure 6-20 General Settings Sounds - Change the volume of the scanner sounds. Enable or disable scanner sounds. See Sounds on the...
  • Page 94 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Allow Retaking Pictures - Enable the ability to retake any pictures with the internal camera immediately after the scan completes. Note that when this option is enabled, you must take extra steps to close the scan.
  • Page 95 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Display Manage > General Settings > Display Brightness - Set the brightness of the screen. Select Theme - Change the theme of the Home screen to Dark or Bright.
  • Page 96 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software WLAN Manage > General Settings > WLAN The WLAN interface can be used for remote connections, especially if your scanner is not equipped with an Automation Interface connection.

  • Page 97: Status

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software remotely access the scanner user interface with a standard web browser or the Stream app. The WLAN option also provides remote access to the scan files on the scanner's SSD or SD card.
  • Page 98 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software IP Address The IP address of the scanner. A unique IP address must be preset on the WLAN network. If your remote device is connected to the scanner, enter this address into the address field of your web browser (for example, http://172.17.16.23) to access the controller software.
  • Page 99 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software DNS 2 - Second dynamic name server to be used in the WLAN network. Security - Choose the security protocol to be used by the access point to which the scanner connects: Open - Connect to an open network that can be accessed by anyone without a password.

  • Page 100: Access Point Mode Settings

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Access Point Mode Settings The following section describes the additional or special settings for the access point mode. Network Name The name of the network that the scanner creates. The scanner serial number is used as the Network Name.

  • Page 101: Notebooks In Ad Hoc Mode

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software 3. Click Connect. 4. When prompted, enter the WLAN encryption key. Notebooks in Ad Hoc Mode For the WLAN running in ad hoc mode, assign a static IP address to your notebook.

  • Page 102: Remotely Accessing Scans On The Ssd Or Sd Card

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Figure 6-23 Controller software in web browser of a remote device Remotely Accessing Scans on the SSD or SD Card To access the scan files that are stored on the scanner's SSD or SD card from a connected remote device, enable remote access in the scanner's controller software.

  • Page 103: Scanner Details

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Manage > General Settings > LAN With a USB-to-LAN adapter or the optional Automation Adapter, you can connect the scanner to a LAN via an Ethernet socket. Figure 6-24 Automation Adapter (part number: ACCSS8004) IP settings - Select DHCP to receive an IP address from the network router, or choose Static to manually...

  • Page 104: On-Site Registration

    ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software On-Site Registration Manage > On-Site Registration This page displays the available settings for uploading, processing, and registering scans in a connected SCENE instance. All uploaded scans are continuously processed and registered according to the settings below.
  • Page 105 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Network Settings The IP address and port settings define the network address of the computer running SCENE. IP Address: The IP address of the computer running SCENE is automatically updated.
  • Page 106 Customer Support - View the FARO Customer Support contact data. Command Prompt - Send commands to the scanner. This function is for FARO Service purposes only. Last Service Date - Date of the last scanner maintenance and certification service.
  • Page 107 Manage > Service > Firmware Update Figure 6-25 Service, Firmware Update There are two ways to update the firmware of your FARO Focus Premium: The scanner is online and can fetch the firmware from a server. The firmware is transferred using an SD card.
  • Page 108 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Update via SD Card If you have the firmware update file on your computer, you can use the SD card to transfer it to the scanner. Copy the update file to the folder Updates on your SD card. If this folder does not exist, manually create it.
  • Page 109 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software You can also Delete or Export scan projects from this page. NOTE: The icons after each project indicate whether the project has been exported to Stream or Sphere. Any change in the project resets the icon color.
  • Page 110 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software Figure 6-27 Preview of a Scan/Scan Group ① Delete - Deletes the currently displayed scan from the SD card. ② Info - Tap to view the scan properties.
  • Page 111 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 6: Controller Software The online help provides useful information regarding the currently active view. FARO Focus Premium (March 2022) Page 104 of 157...
  • Page 112 Chapter 7: Special Scanning Modes Chapter 7: Special Scanning Modes The external computer must run SCENE, and be connected to the FARO Focus Premium via WLAN. By default, SCENE is not configured to offer these modes in the Workflow Bar. To use them, activate the Scanning category in the settings under Settings >...
  • Page 113 If the IP address is not associated with an active laser scanner, an error message is displayed. 3. If a connection to a supported FARO Focus scanner is successful, Control becomes active and green. Click to control the scanner through the HTML user interface.
  • Page 114 On-Site Registration NOTE: This legacy method is not the recommended method for on-site registration. FARO recommends that you use FARO Stream, a phone app that provides a real-time view of the scan and a scan registration feature. See https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.faro.flow to download the app The on-site registration feature enables you to process and register scans while on-site.
  • Page 115 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 7: Special Scanning Modes Directly on the scanner Through a connected device, such as a phone or tablet, showing the scanner user interface In SCENE NOTE: On-site registration is not available on all scanner models. See Introduction on page 2...
  • Page 116 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 7: Special Scanning Modes 6. Click the left or right arrow (or swipe), until the home screen changes to On-Site Registration scan mode. NOTE: The buttons available at the bottom of the screen change; instead of Scans, Map appears.
  • Page 117 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 7: Special Scanning Modes 8. On the scanner home page, click Map. A map is displayed with the available scans in a project. Figure 7-5 On-site registration overview map with list and status of scans 9.
  • Page 118 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 7: Special Scanning Modes Figure 7-6 Map page Overview Map Display a map of a top-down view of all scans in the current cluster or project that have been successfully registered. Scan positions are shown by blue markers. Click a marker to highlight the points of a scan in the map.
  • Page 119 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 7: Special Scanning Modes Scan Controls At the bottom of the screen, three scan controls are available: Parameters - View the Parameters page. Start Scan - Start a scan. Cluster - Switch to project or cluster selection.
  • Page 120 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 7: Special Scanning Modes Waiting for Processing - The scan must be processed. Status Unknown - The scan is initiated, but the status is unknown. Tap the arrow to the right of the scans to go to the...
  • Page 121 Walls, floor and ceiling should not have plain walls but structure. Lighting conditions are less important because on-site compensation is done with the laser, so video images are not used. Download the FARO Stream app from Apple or Google store. FARO Focus Premium (March 2022) Page 114 of 157...
  • Page 122 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 7: Special Scanning Modes On-Site Compensation Best Practices Use a room without moving objects or the presence of other people. Place the scanner in the center of the room and extend the first sections (with biggest diameter) on all 3 legs of the tripod.
  • Page 123 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 7: Special Scanning Modes On-Site Compensation in FARO Stream App Perform the steps below on your smart device. Connect the scanner in Stream app and swipe the device list entry to the left. Select the OSC icon.
  • Page 124 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 7: Special Scanning Modes Use Scan Groups to Reduce Scanning Time To minimize scanning time, select the lowest resolution that will capture the physical details needed for your scan project. This resolution may not scan registration targets with the detail you need for accurate registration.
  • Page 125 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 7: Special Scanning Modes 4. Click the selection rectangle to open the detail scan pop-up window. Figure 7-10 Detail scan pop-up 5. Select the resolution, quality, and color type for the detail scan. Change the size of the scan area, or remove the selection, if necessary.
  • Page 126 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 7: Special Scanning Modes Retaking Pictures When making color scans, photographs are used to colorize the points recorded by the laser. If a person, vehicle, or other object moves into the camera’s field of vision after scanning, but while pictures are being taken, it can result in scan points with incorrect colors.
  • Page 127 Chapter 8: Maintenance Chapter 8: Maintenance We recommend that you check your FARO Focus Premium at least once a month. This allows you to spot trouble before it starts, and provides you with an efficient measuring system. The FARO Focus Premium is a precision instrument that contains many sensitive components, and thus must be handled with care.
  • Page 128 (European Union compliant duster with integrated nozzle) 2. Acetone-free, non-flammable optics cleaning fluid such as Dust-Aid Ultra Clean Liquid (highly recommended by FARO) , available from optical supply stores such as: https://dust-aid.com/dslr-camera-sensor-cleaning-liquid/ (Order via sales@dust-aid.com) 3. Lens tissue, available from optical supply stores such as: https://www.thorlabs.de/thorproduct.cfm?partnumber=MC-5...
  • Page 129 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 8: Maintenance 4. Small dropping bottle and medium wash bottles, available from optical or chemical supply stores such as: https://www.thorlabs.de/thorproduct.cfm?partnumber=B2939 5. Stainless steel forceps, available from optical or chemical supply stores such as: https://www.thorlabs.de/thorproduct.cfm?partnumber=FCP...
  • Page 130 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 8: Maintenance Figure 8-1 Dry pre-cleaning with compressed air or duster cleaning spray NOTICE: Damage of the scanner’s mirrors and lenses Avoid touching the optical surface with any objects. 1. Gently blow off particles from the optical surface with compressed air.
  • Page 131 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 8: Maintenance Prepare the Cleaning Pad Figure 8-2 Assemble the cleaning pad 1. Combine 2 or 3 sheets of optics cleaning tissue. Figure 8-3 Folding the cleaning pad (1) Figure 8-4 Folding the cleaning pad (2) FARO Focus Premium (March 2022) Page 124 of 157...
  • Page 132 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 8: Maintenance 2. Repeatedly fold the cleaning pads in half, as shown above. Fold twice on the long side, then turn 90° and fold twice more to create a soft pad that is about 30 mm (1.18 in) long.
  • Page 133 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 8: Maintenance 4. Slightly compress the pad on top of the spare cleaning tissues to create a T-shaped cleaning pad, as shown above. Figure 8-8 Soaking the cleaning pad 5. Use the eye-dropper to soak the cleaning pad with isopropyl alcohol or cleaning fluid, as shown above.
  • Page 134 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 8: Maintenance Figure 8-10 Cleaning sensor cover with pad and isopropyl alcohol or cleaning fluid NOTICE: Damage of the scanner’s mirrors and lenses Avoid any contamination of the cleaning tissue. Do not apply pressure while wiping. This might damage the optical surface.
  • Page 135 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 8: Maintenance Dry Pre-Cleaning (Non-Contact Cleaning) Always start removal of dust or liquid droplet contamination on mirror or sensor cover by using compressed dry air or special duster sprays (dry cleaning gas).
  • Page 136 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 8: Maintenance 1. Remove laser scanner unit from its tripod. Figure 8-12 Transport box with laser scanner turned and laid on top, with the mirror module facing outwards 2. Lay the scanner on its long side.
  • Page 137 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 8: Maintenance 4. Turn the mirror module into a vertical position, i.e., the mirror points away from scanner. Secure the mirror with your finger tips to keep it in this position.
  • Page 138 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 9: Technical Data Chapter 9: Technical Data General 19 V, DC (external supply) 14.4 V, DC (internal battery) Power supply voltage Input voltage to power supply: 100/240 V +/- 10%. 19 W (when device is idle)
  • Page 139 SDXC V30 64 GB SD Card SD3.0, UHS-I / SDXC / SDHC, max. 512 GB Touch screen display and WLAN connection. Scanner control Control by FARO Stream app (iOS & Android) or mobile devices with HTML5. Ranging Unit Distance accuracy: 1 mm (0.039 in)
  • Page 140 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 9: Technical Data 153 m at 2 Mio. pts/s Range: White (90% reflectivity) 0.5 – up to 350 m (19.7 in - up to 1148.3 ft) Dark-grey (10% reflectivity) 0.5 – up to 150 m (19.7 in - up to 492.1 ft) Black (2% reflectivity) 0.5 –...
  • Page 141 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 9: Technical Data orientation. GNSS: Integrated GPS & GLONASS Ferromagnetic objects and electromagnetic fields can disturb the earth magnetic field. This, as well as local variations in earth magnetic field (magnetic declination or variation), can lead to inaccurate measurements.
  • Page 142 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 9: Technical Data Altitude: < 2000 m (6561 ft) IP rating of the scanner when IP54 in an upright position: For extended operation at 55 °C (131 °F): Cool down the accessory thermal cover to -15 °C (5 °F )or colder and store the scanner below 25 °C (77 °F).
  • Page 143 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 9: Technical Data Scanner Mount Dimensions Figure 9-2 Scanner mount The 3/8 inch central thread can be used to mount a fixation device below the scanner. The scanner has 4 M5 tapped holes as interface for helical operation.
  • Page 144 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 10: Error Messages Chapter 10: Error Messages Error Message Description Action Restart scanner. If the problem still Internal Error: Invalid Inconsistent scanner parameters. occurs, contact FARO Customer parameter Service. The white reference area on the...
  • Page 145 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 10: Error Messages If the fan is not running, enable fan cooling under Manage - Sensors - Temperature. Free up space by deleting wallpapers, operators, projects, or profiles. If that Internal memory full Internal scanner hard drive is full.
  • Page 146 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 11: Disposal Chapter 11: Disposal At the end of its life-cycle, this product must not be disposed with normal waste, but instead must be returned to a recycling facility for electric and electronic devices.
  • Page 147 Chapter 12: Technical Support Chapter 12: Technical Support FARO Technologies, Inc. is committed to providing the best technical support to our customers. Our Service Policy is detailed under Industrial Service Policy in this manual. If you have any difficulties using one of our products, follow these steps before contacting our Technical Support Team: Be sure to read the relevant sections of the documentation.
  • Page 148 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Chapter 12: Technical Support Support Hours (Monday through Friday) 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Singapore Standard Time (SST) Asia Email: supportap@faro.com Phone: +1 800 511 1360, +65 6511 1350 (Worldwide) Fax: +65 6543 0111 Support Hours (Monday through Friday) 9:00 a.m.
  • Page 149 This Software License Agreement is part of the Operating Manual for the product and software system for which you have purchased from FARO Technologies Inc. (collectively, the "Licenser"). With your use of the software, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of this Software License Agreement.
  • Page 150 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Appendix A: Software License Agreement the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. If any provision or term of this Agreement is susceptible to two or more constructions or interpretations, one or more of which would render the provision or term void or non-enforceable, the parties agree that a construction or interpretation which renders the term of provision valid shall be favored.
  • Page 151 1.00 Payment of Purchase Price 1.01 Purchaser hereby promises to pay to the order of FARO all deferred portions of the Purchase Price, together with interest on late purchase price payments payable at 1.5% per month (18% per annum).
  • Page 152 Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Appendix B: Purchase Conditions No waiver by FARO of its rights under these conditions shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of subsequent breaches or defaults by the Purchaser. In the event more than one Product is being purchased...
  • Page 153 FARO Focus Premium will be repaired or adjusted to the extent found by FARO to be necessary or at the option of FARO, replaced with a new FARO Focus Premium or parts thereof at no cost to the Purchaser.
  • Page 154 4.11 FARO does not authorize any person (whether natural or corporate) to assume for FARO any liability in connection with or with respect to the Products. No agent or employee of FARO has any authority to make any representation or promise on behalf of FARO, except as expressly set forth herein, or to modify the terms or limitations of the Warranties.
  • Page 155 FARO and the Purchaser. 7.02 No representative of FARO has any authority to modify, alter, delete or add to any of the terms or conditions hereof. Any such modifications shall be absolutely void unless made by instrument in writing properly executed by an actual authorized employee or agent of FARO.
  • Page 156 8.04 "Product" means the FARO Focus Premium, the Software, operating manuals and any other product or merchandise sold pursuant to the Order. If the Purchaser is buying only a FARO Focus Premium, or the Software, Product will mean the product being purchased by the Purchaser pursuant to the Order.
  • Page 157 All enhancement and functionality upgrades must be purchased. c) 3rd Party Software - All computer programs not authored by FARO will not be updated under the Plan. The purchaser is responsible for the acquisition of all 3rd party software updates and warranty service or claims.
  • Page 158 2.06 "Hardware" means the scanner and all of the associated optional parts, and the Computer if provided by FARO. 2.07 "Software" means all computer programs, authored by FARO, which are used in conjunction with the FARO provided Hardware. FARO Focus Premium (March 2022)
  • Page 159 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Appendix C: Industrial Service Policy Service Plans Information about FARO's service plan options can be found on the FARO Knowledge Base https://knowledge.faro.com/Essentials/General/Service_Plans_for_FARO_Hardware. FARO Focus Premium (March 2022) Page 152 of 157...
  • Page 160 Knowledge base. FARO Software All FARO Software users will receive maintenance releases until the end of life for the version at no charge electronically or at a minimal fee for the computer media package. All enhancement and functionality upgrades will be available for purchase upon release.
  • Page 161 Certifications CE Declaration of Conformity Hereby, FARO Technologies, Inc. declares that the radio equipment type FARO Focus Premium is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address: https://www.faro.com/en/Support-Overview/Technical-Documentation/Certificates...
  • Page 162 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Appendix E: Certifications FCC Notices FCC Equipment Authorization Trade name: FARO Product Name: Focus Premium This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1.
  • Page 163 ®  FARO Focus Premium Laser Scanner User Manual Appendix E: Certifications (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. Contains IC ID: 9265A-LLS090 Radio Equipment Certification Under the Radio Act of Japan FARO Focus Premium (March 2022) Page 156 of 157...
  • Page 164 1/F, Building No. 2, Jux Information Technology Park 188 Pingfu Road, Xuhui District Shanghai 200231, China Tel.: 400.677.6826 Email: supportchina@faro.com FARO Business Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. E-12, B-1 Extension, Mohan Cooperative Industria Estate, New Delhi-110044, India Tel.: 1800.1028456 Email: supportindia@faro.com...

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