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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

required if there is no SIM card or if there is a need to update the app.

Summary of Contents for ScanPlan

Page 1: ...019 2018 FARO Technologies Inc ScanPlan Public Safety Forensics Manual V1 01 QR code to FARO Assist Note Unless specified all instructions are applicable for either Android or iPhone David Dustin Glob...

Page 2: ...Comes in the Case Getting to Know the ScanPlan Getting Started Powering On Getting Started Preparing the Cell Phone Getting Started Mounting Phone to ScanPlan Connecting Android Phone to ScanPlan Con...

Page 3: ...Preparing to Export Your Project Exporting Project to USB Drive Exporting to Scene2Go Exporting for FARO Zone 2D 3D Exporting for WebShareCloud Exporting for Present4D VR Suite Exporting for DXF Usin...

Page 4: ...lan USB with FAROZone and ScanPlan instruction manuals USB adapters Lightning Micro USB and USB C and magnets for cell phone Hex key for removing handle of ScanPlan USB Cable Power supply cord USB wit...

Page 5: ...5 Front of ScanPlan...

Page 6: ...6 Rear of ScanPlan...

Page 7: ...ing 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 shuttin...

Page 8: ...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 tray and attach the adhesive metallic piece supplied to the back o...

Page 9: ...9 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...

Page 10: ...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 pho...

Page 11: ...11 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...

Page 12: ...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 p...

Page 13: ...13 Connecting Android to ScanPlan Once the phone is connected to the ScanPlan the following message will appear Select OK...

Page 14: ...14 Connecting Android to ScanPlan cont 2 Click Connect to ScanPlan 1 Open the ScanPlan App...

Page 15: ...oid 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 bottom r...

Page 16: ...16 Connecting Android to ScanPlan cont Once the phone is connected to the ScanPlan this message will appear Select OK...

Page 17: ...17 Opening the ScanPlan App Return to the phone Home screen Tap the ScanPlan App...

Page 18: ...18 Connecting ScanPlan App 1 Tap Connect to ScanPlan 2 Tap Green Checkmark 3 Tap Green Checkmark 4 Click OK to activate USB Tethering 1 2 3 4...

Page 19: ...19 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 1 2 3 4...

Page 20: ...ecting to the ScanPlan cont 1 Tap Settings 2 Set the units to your preference 3 Turn Line Recognition off it will help you see what you re mapping 4 Make sure System Monitor is on 5 Tap the to exit 1...

Page 21: ...21 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...

Page 22: ...22 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...

Page 23: ...23 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...

Page 24: ...one 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 Press th...

Page 25: ...25 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...

Page 26: ...26 Connecting iPhone to ScanPlan cont There will be 2 pages of tutorials Swipe right to view the animated files...

Page 27: ...27 Connecting iPhone to ScanPlan cont The ScanPlan is ready to begin mapping...

Page 28: ...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 require...

Page 29: ...29 Connecting Android Phone to ScanPlan via Wi fi cont 1 Settings Once the ScanPlan and phone are powered on 2 Press Wi Fi icon...

Page 30: ...30 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...

Page 31: ...31 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...

Page 32: ...32 Connecting Android Phone to ScanPlan via Wi Fi cont 1 Type password 0123456789 2 Select Connect...

Page 33: ...33 Connecting Android Phone to ScanPlan via Wi Fi cont Phone is connected via Wi Fi...

Page 34: ...34 Settings 1 Tap Settings 2 Set the units to your preference 3 Turn Line Recognition off it will help you see what you re mapping 4 Make sure System Monitor is on 5 Tap the to exit 1 2 3 4 5...

Page 35: ...35 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...

Page 36: ...36 Creating New Project cont 1 Enter new project name NO SPACES 2 Click Create...

Page 37: ...37 Creating New Project cont 1 Select the level of the building that you will be mapping 2 Click Add...

Page 38: ...ing position as you MUST finish at that position if at all possible 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 ar...

Page 39: ...39 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 Bad...

Page 40: ...40 Pausing Mapping 1 Press the Pause icon to pause the mapping 2 Press YES to pause mapping...

Page 41: ...41 Pausing Mapping cont 1 Press the Play icon followed by YES to resume 2 Walk through the map to locate again...

Page 42: ...42 Pausing Mapping cont 1 Once map is located correctly press YES 2 Mapping can now continue...

Page 43: ...43 Adding Pictures and Files Select the green button...

Page 44: ...44 Adding Pictures and Files cont Choose the type file to be added photo in this instance...

Page 45: ...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 Select Confirm to activate the camer...

Page 46: ...es 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 b...

Page 47: ...47 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...

Page 48: ...nstructions for Android and iOS 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 th...

Page 49: ...ding Ricoh Theta Pictures cont 1 Select the icon 2 Choose Pano Photos Note The Ricoh Theta camera will need to be previously connected via Wi Fi Please see the Theta connection section located on Page...

Page 50: ...eta 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...

Page 51: ...d 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 Additional im...

Page 52: ...52 Adding Measurements 1 Select the ruler icon 2 Choose Measurement Option...

Page 53: ...ts 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...

Page 54: ...54 Adding Measurements cont Measurement is captured and identified...

Page 55: ...55 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...

Page 56: ...56 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...

Page 57: ...57 Wall Generating Tool The ScanPlan gives you the option of generating walls in your project Click this icon to initiate the feature...

Page 58: ...58 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...

Page 59: ...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...

Page 60: ...60 Optimizing Your Project cont 1 Press the button 2 Select Yes Final Project After map has been optimized Note Project data is stored on the ScanPlan rather than the phone...

Page 61: ...61 Preparing to Export Your Project Insert USB into ScanPlan Wait approximately 10 seconds for USB to be recognized...

Page 62: ...62 Exporting Your Project to SCENE 2go 1 Select the menu tree 2 Choose Export...

Page 63: ...63 Exporting Your Project to SCENE 2go cont Choose Export to SCENE 2go...

Page 64: ...64 Exporting Your Project to SCENE 2go cont 1 Click OK 2 Click Yes...

Page 65: ...65 Exporting Your Project FARO Zone 2D to USB Drive 1 Select the menu tree 2 Choose Export...

Page 66: ...66 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...

Page 67: ...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...

Page 68: ...68 Exporting Your Project to USB Drive cont Click Yes to close the project...

Page 69: ...r 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 Exporting Your Projec...

Page 70: ...ing 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 Clou...

Page 71: ...71 Exporting Your Project to WebShare Cloud cont 1 Select the menu tree 2 Choose Export...

Page 72: ...72 Exporting Your Project to WebShare Cloud cont 1 Choose WebShare 2 Enter account information...

Page 73: ...73 Exporting Your Project to WebShare Cloud cont 1 Slide area upward till EXPORT is visible 2 Press EXPORT...

Page 74: ...74 Exporting Your Project to WebShare Cloud cont 1 Once the export is complete press OK to close the dialog...

Page 75: ...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 cl...

Page 76: ...76 Exporting Your Project to VR Suite cont 1 Select the menu tree 2 Choose Export...

Page 77: ...77 Exporting Your Project to VR Suite cont Choose Export to VR Suite...

Page 78: ...78 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...

Page 79: ...79 Exporting Your Project to VR Suite cont 1 Enter the 32 character serial 2 Choose ACTIVATE 3 Click OK...

Page 80: ...80 Exporting Your Project to VR Suite cont 1 Select the menu tree again 2 Choose Export...

Page 81: ...81 Exporting Your Project to VR Suite cont Choose Export to VR Suite...

Page 82: ...82 Exporting Your Project to VR Suite cont Checking the license status...

Page 83: ...83 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...

Page 84: ...84 To Export to DXF 1 Select the menu tree 2 Choose Export...

Page 85: ...85 To Export to DXF cont 3 Choose DXF AutoCAD 4 Insert USB stick...

Page 86: ...86 To Export to DXF cont 5 Choose level for export and press OK 6 Export finished...

Page 87: ...87 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...

Page 88: ...88 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...

Page 89: ...89 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...

Page 90: ...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 He gets information about the size...

Page 91: ...Requires the Scanner be connected to the ScanPlan via Wi Fi Scans are located approximately Scene configuration has to be changed slightly auto registration is set to Cloud to Cloud Not intended for...

Page 92: ...92 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...

Page 93: ...93 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 ScanAssist Check Firmware...

Page 94: ...94 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...

Page 95: ...95 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...

Page 96: ...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 0123...

Page 97: ...97 Using ScanAssist cont 1 Start ScanAssist during mapping 2 Choose Generate a Set of Points...

Page 98: ...98 Using ScanAssist cont 3 ScanAssist will guide you through the parameter for the calculation...

Page 99: ...99 Using ScanAssist cont 4 Choose your Scanner model 5 Set the desired Point Distance...

Page 100: ...100 Using ScanAssist cont 5 Specify the desired scan resolution 6 Select the Quality setting...

Page 101: ...101 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...

Page 102: ...ssist 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...

Page 103: ...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 manu...

Page 104: ...104 ScanAssist Removing a Location...

Page 105: ...105 Position has been removed ScanAssist Removing a Location...

Page 106: ...106 ScanAssist Adding a Location Move to the desired location then press here Position is added...

Page 107: ...1 Move the scanner close to the recommended location 2 The icon will turn RED when the ScanPlan is in the proximity of the predetermined scan location 3 Place the scanner in the recommended position...

Page 108: ...108 ScanAssist Triggering a Scan Scan Positions will turn blue after Scan is completed...

Page 109: ...109 Results in SCENE Unregistered scans...

Page 110: ...110 Results in SCENE Registered scans...

Page 111: ...111 Change Registration Method to Cloud to Cloud...

Page 112: ...lan 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 t...

Page 113: ...113 Opening Your SCENE2Go or ScanPlan Project cont Select Scan and Fix recommended Select Repair Drive...

Page 114: ...114 Opening Your SCENE2Go or ScanPlan Project cont 1 Allow computer to scan and repair 2 Click Close...

Page 115: ...115 Opening Your SCENE2Go or ScanPlan Project cont Locate and open the USB drive on your computer...

Page 116: ...ning 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 wind...

Page 117: ...117 Opening the SCENE 2go Project cont Select Allow Access...

Page 118: ...118 Opening the SCENE 2go Project cont A SCENE2go Browser will open Select the image with the project to be opened...

Page 119: ...119 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 1 2...

Page 120: ...120 Opening a project in FARO Zone 2D 1 Open FARO Zone 2D 2 Select New Scene...

Page 121: ...121 Opening a project in FARO Zone 2D cont Select Import Select Import ScanPlan Project...

Page 122: ...122 Opening a project in FARO Zone 2D cont Select project file to be opened...

Page 123: ...123 Opening a project in FARO Zone 2D cont Open the project name Note it may indicate it s a Shockwave Flash Object...

Page 124: ...124 Opening a project in FARO Zone 2D cont Project opened Double click Green icons to open images...

Page 125: ...125 Opening a project in FARO Zone 2D cont...

Page 126: ...126 Opening Project as a PDF Locate and open the USB drive on your computer...

Page 127: ...127 Opening Project as a PDF cont Select FAROScanPlan...

Page 128: ...128 Opening Project as a PDF cont Select Your Project...

Page 129: ...129 Opening Project as a PDF cont Open PROJECTS_META_DATA...

Page 130: ...130 Opening Project as a PDF cont 1 Right click project 2 Select Open With 3 Choose preferred program...

Page 131: ...131 Opening Project as a PDF continued The final exported PDF can be imported into a wide variety of 3rd party software and reports...

Page 132: ...t 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 Connecting to the Theta V Wi fi Connecting to the T...

Page 133: ...e 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 automatic...

Page 134: ...34 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...

Page 135: ...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 Alternatively cell phone charge...

Page 136: ...ad 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...

Page 137: ...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 Note The green LED...

Page 138: ...138 Updating the Theta V Firmware 1 With the RICOH THETA app open 2 Select File 3 Select Firmware Update...

Page 139: ...139 Updating the Theta V Firmware 1 Click OK 2 The current version and newest version will be shown update if different...

Page 140: ...140 Install the Theta Smartphone app iOS Android 1 Apple Store iOS 2 Google Play Android...

Page 141: ...e 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 LED s will illuminate and the Wi Fi icon above the c...

Page 142: ...sword 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 THETA...

Page 143: ...143 Connecting to the Theta Wi Fi Android 1 Settings 2 Network Internet 3 Wi Fi...

Page 144: ...144 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...

Page 145: ...145 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...

Page 146: ...nnecting 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 previou...

Page 147: ...147 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...

Page 148: ...148 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...

Page 149: ...g 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 b...

Page 150: ...portant 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 Auto power off will conserve battery life A setting o...

Page 151: ...151 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...

Page 152: ...152 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...

Page 153: ...153 Connecting to the Theta Wi Fi iPhone cont Note the configuration steps only need to be performed one time...

Page 154: ...154 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...

Page 155: ...5 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 camer...

Page 156: ...156 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...

Page 157: ...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 w...

Page 158: ...158 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...

Page 159: ...159 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...

Page 160: ...e 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 c...

Page 161: ...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 Auto power off will conserve battery life A...

Page 162: ...162 Comments Please direct any comments regarding this material to david dustin faro com or Jennifer Shadburn faro com Should you find an error please let one of us know...

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