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FARO
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Laser Scanner Manual
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Chapter 6: Getting Started
• An imperial 3/16” hex key for the central 3/8” thread in the mount plate and
for tightening the base plate
• A metric S3 hex key for the set screw in the base plate, also used as an
interlock when tightening the mount plate
When preparing the tripod for the first time, you might also need the hex key
that was delivered with the tripod to recess the tripod’s set screw.
The procedure contains the following steps.
1. Set up the tripod
2. Attach the base plate to the tripod
3. Attach mount plate underneath the scanner
4. Mount the scanner
1. Set up the tripod • Extend the legs of the tripod
and lock the leg angle clips.
• Ensure that the tripod is
stable, the feet are secured,
and the platform is as level
as possible.
• Your tripod might be
equipped with one or more
set screws in the platform.
Ensure that the set screws
are recessed below the
platform.
They must not
stick out of the surface.
2. Attach the base
plate to the tripod The base plate of the Quick
Release has a central 3/8”
thread for mounting it on the
tripod, and a set screw for
secure tightening. The base
plate also provides a hexagonal
recess which is used when
tightening it to the tripod’s
platform, or removing it.