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 FARO Laser Scanner Photon – User’s Manual           

 

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Scanner. The on-board PC enables the scanner to be operated without the 
use of a laptop. Once a scan has been made, the user can easily navigate a 
3D view where the entire scan data can be inspected and analyzed.

 

 

A list of possible applications can be found on the FARO webpage 

 
 
This manual provides an introduction to the FARO Laser Scanner Photon.  
As a minimum requirement, read at least the safety information and the 
step-by-step guide before using the scanner!  
 
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Страница 1: ...FARO Laser Scanner Photon 20 120 with HYPERMODULATIONTM User s Manual...

Страница 2: ...AN AS IS BASIS IN NO EVENT SHALL 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...

Страница 3: ...he software 17 4 2 1 Step 6 Software installation 17 4 2 2 Step 7 Establishing an Ethernet connection to the scanner 17 4 3 Starting a scan 19 4 3 1 Step 8 Unlocking the laser 19 4 3 2 Step 9 Scanning...

Страница 4: ...3 Viewing scans 71 8 4 Auxiliary Files in the Scans Network Drive 72 9 Cleaning Instructions for Optics 74 9 1 Slightly Contaminated Mirror 75 9 2 Greatly Contaminated Mirror 76 9 3 Cleaning the Rece...

Страница 5: ...nment being scanned scattered light from surrounding objects is then reflected back into the scanner To measure the distance FARO s Laser Scanner uses the phase shift technology This means that the la...

Страница 6: ...alyzed A list of possible applications can be found on the FARO webpage http www faro com This manual provides an introduction to the FARO Laser Scanner Photon As a minimum requirement read at least t...

Страница 7: ...recommended by FARO Servicing and repair must only be done by qualified service personnel authorized by FARO Unplug this product from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personn...

Страница 8: ...hree wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outl...

Страница 9: ...nd on the laser power Personnel working in distances shorter than the eye safety distance must wear laser safety glasses Prevent people without laser safety glasses from entering this area e g by usin...

Страница 10: ...setting see also chapter 6 3 1 2 Repetition rate and pulse duration for the available combinations of resolution and X Control settings are as follows Resolution X Control Repetition rate Hz Pulse du...

Страница 11: ...r for more information 2 4 Mechanical Security The FARO Laser Scanner Photon 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 o...

Страница 12: ...t is available as listed below Scanner carry case FARO Laser Scanner Photon 20 120 Laser lock key Scanner data and power cable Scanner connector box Power supply unit with cable Ethernet cable Tribrac...

Страница 13: ...Record 4 1 Setup of the FARO Laser Scanner Photon 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...

Страница 14: ...um tripod Open the locking screw of the tripod head and remove it from the tripod Screw the tripod head to the base of the tribrach Make sure that it is firmly tightened Fig 8 Attaching the tripod hea...

Страница 15: ...ng the tripod s head locking screw Test that the scanner is correctly locked in place by gently attempting to lift it from the tripod 4 1 3 2 Using the carbon fiber tripod Place the scanner on the tri...

Страница 16: ...ble into PC port as specified by PC manufacturer and into the connector box If the Ethernet connection does not work an Ethernet switch and two ordinary Ethernet cables might have to be put between PC...

Страница 17: ...reen while the Motor LED will be flashing in green till the initial parameter transfer is finished When the base unit and the mirror unit are ready the Motor LED will stop flashing and remain green 4...

Страница 18: ...ystem administration to do this Else you can configure the operating PC s IP address in Windows Control Panel Network Connections Local Network Connection LAN Properties Internet Protocol TCP IP Prope...

Страница 19: ...your laser safety glasses now and take care that there are no people in the potentially dangerous area unless they are wearing laser safety glasses Remember that the scanner is turning and the mirror...

Страница 20: ...other measurement system the FARO Laser Scanner brings best results after a certain warm up period Generally scans that were made during this warm up period are usable without any problems but for hi...

Страница 21: ...il this dialog has disappeared and the shut down cycle is complete Fig 19 SCENE Record shutdown message Alternatively you can use the button on the scanner to shut down the scanner Press the On Off bu...

Страница 22: ...ig 20 Unplugging the bend connector 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...

Страница 23: ...D supplied with the scanner select the product and follow the installation instructions on the screen An installation wizard will guide you during installation You must belong to the group of administ...

Страница 24: ...res with the camera See chapter 7 for details Stop Scan Stops the scanner during a scan There might be a short delay till the scanner stops scanning Scanner Parameter Adjustment of scanner parameters...

Страница 25: ...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 th...

Страница 26: ...ndow if parameters have been changed Cancel Closes the scanner parameter window without setting new parameters 6 3 1 2 Scan Area You can either scan the complete area of 360 horizontally and 155 310 v...

Страница 27: ...f the X Control please refer to Tab 2 Especially in extensive scan projects such as the scanning of large industrial plants it is important to make a lot of scans within short time here lower X Contro...

Страница 28: ...ccording to the resolution X Control value and scan range chosen Please note that the scan time shown here is the net scan time Pre and post processing of the scanner like the search for its home posi...

Страница 29: ...4 8x 122 4x 1 49 12 10 000 16 1 1 5 2x 488 0 01 05 8 000 7 5 1 5 3x 244 0 02 11 8 000 7 5 1 5 4x 122 0 04 22 8 000 7 5 1 8 3x 244 0 00 51 5 000 4 7 1 8 4x 122 0 01 42 5 000 4 7 1 8 5x 244 2x 0 03 24 5...

Страница 30: ...scan Can be reset and may be used to indicate the number of scans per scan session Path on Scanner This is the file path to store the scans directly on the scanner Path on Operating PC The file path...

Страница 31: ...ing services Area The area within the factory project to be scanned Info Any additional information required for the project e g contact person or areas of focus in the project Min Reflection The mini...

Страница 32: ...anner Serial Number The scanner s serial number This will be individual for each scanner Range The theoretical unambiguity range of the scanner Compensation The name of the current compensation file u...

Страница 33: ...of the scan halves Hor Laser Adj An angular measure for the relative sizes of the scan halves Vert Laser Adj An angular measure for the relative sizes of the scan halves Hor Motor Speed Factor The sp...

Страница 34: ...number of scans made with this scanner Prepaid Mode Indicates if the scanner is running in prepaid mode Prepaid Total Total number of scans made by this scanner in prepaid mode Prepaid Remaining Numb...

Страница 35: ...le scans will be increased according to the number of scans you have bought Fig 34 Sending a prepaid key 6 3 1 8 Camera Only applicable with camera color option installed The camera is part of the FAR...

Страница 36: ...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...

Страница 37: ...a short delay till the scanner stops scanning Scanner Parameter Opens the Scanner Parameter dialog Scanner Administration Offers functions for administration of the scanner Shutdown Scanner Shuts dow...

Страница 38: ...taken 7 1 Initial Setup of the camera Before you can use the digital camera you have to ready the camera Depending on the camera you own have a look at the Nikon D200 or Nikon D300 quick start guide...

Страница 39: ...300 Quick Start Guide to see how to perform the following steps Set the shooting mode to S Fig 39 Select shooting mode Select M mode Fig 40 Select M mode Set image quality to RAW NEF RAW Fig 41 RAW se...

Страница 40: ...de Fig 44 Metering mode Have a look at The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography to perform the following Set the USB option to PTP when using the Nikon D200 set the option to MTP PTP when using the Niko...

Страница 41: ...mended as your panoramic environment probably contains a lot of different light sources which would cause a different white balance on each picture Make some test images to check the white balance set...

Страница 42: ...above the scanner 90 are covered but compared to the horizontal orientation less coverage of the scan points on the ground When using horizontal orientation not all scan points above the scanner will...

Страница 43: ...En FARO Laser Scanner Photon User s Manual 43 87 Fig 49 Top and Horizontal orientation of the camera Adjust the focus manually to using the lens focusing ring Top orientation Horizontal orientation...

Страница 44: ...En FARO Laser Scanner Photon User s Manual 44 87 Fig 50 Camera focus Connect the USB cable to the scanner Fig 51 USB port of the scanner Turn the camera on...

Страница 45: ...bile and adjust the camera parameters 7 3 1 Camera parameters in SCENE Record Fig 52 Camera settings in SCENE Record Camera Mount select the camera mount that you have Non winding is the old fixed typ...

Страница 46: ...A positive correction of 1 2 is appropriate for scans taken in a dark room with light coming in from windows 7 3 2 Camera parameters in SCENE Record Mobile Fig 53 Color page of SCENE Record Mobile Ch...

Страница 47: ...ing 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 center column If you are using anothe...

Страница 48: ...get an error message In this case please check the camera settings as described in chapter 7 2 If all camera settings are ok the scanner will then take an ordinary scan and will turn 180 Then it will...

Страница 49: ...d the color scan with SCENE Record Mobile or the START STOP button on the scanner if you started the color scan with this button The scanner will then turn backwards and will stop several times to tak...

Страница 50: ...A Please note Although any web browser can be used on the PDA some of them show problems with image manipulation like zooming It is recommended to use Opera Mobile UUhttp www opera com UU for smooth o...

Страница 51: ...from the scanner s ordinary Ethernet connection In order to get the actual Wi Fi settings you should use your laptop and the ordinary Ethernet connection Start your favorite web browser on your laptop...

Страница 52: ...ed the Wireless LAN IP address the Wireless LAN subnet mask and the WEP key when setting up your PDA The system information in the picture above is only an example and the values of your scanner might...

Страница 53: ...Mobile 5 If you are using another mobile device please refer to its user manual on how to setup its Wi Fi connection Switch on the PDA Make sure that Wi Fi of the PDA is turned off Fig 60 Switch WLAN...

Страница 54: ...of the Wi Fi adapter enter a Wi Fi IP address and the Wi Fi subnet mask The Wi Fi IP address must be compatible with the one of the scanner but not the same If you like you can take the Wi Fi IP addr...

Страница 55: ...ils After the restart turn on the Wi Fi 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 Click on Internet and then on C...

Страница 56: ...dialog touch the existing Wi Fi connection Fig 67 Configure wireless network A new window opens Change to tab network key Change Authentication mode from open to shared Click ok Note On this page you...

Страница 57: ...d to change some default settings of Opera as described below Open Opera on your PDA select Menu then Display and activate Desktop It is also recommended to change the orientation to the Landscape see...

Страница 58: ...2 Connecting to the Scanner In order to connect to the scanner type the scanner s WLAN IP address into the address bar Fig 72 Connecting to a scanner by its WLAN IP address If you set up WLAN connecti...

Страница 59: ...ction with the iPod Touch The following pages will show you how to set up the iPod Touch in order to connect to the FARO Laser Scanner via Wi Fi 8 1 3 1 Updating the iPod to the latest firmware versio...

Страница 60: ...ton User s Manual 60 87 Fig 74 iTunes 8 1 3 2 Configuring the iPod Touch Make sure the Scanner is ON and the Wi Fi stick is plugged in Switch on the iPod Touch On the start screen open the Settings di...

Страница 61: ...ee a list of all available Wi Fi networks including the network of the Laser Scanner Click on this network Fig 77 Wi Fi Page Enter the WEP key see chapter 8 1 1 Please note that this key is case sensi...

Страница 62: ...i Page Click on Static and enter a Wi Fi IP address and the Wi Fi subnet mask see chapter 8 1 1 The Wi Fi IP address of the iPod Touch must be compatible with the one of the scanner but not the same I...

Страница 63: ...The Wi Fi subnet mask must be the same as the one of your laser scanner Fig 80 Wi Fi Settings Go back to the start screen of your iPod Touch Go to settings page and click on Safari Fig 81 Settings Pag...

Страница 64: ...check this go back to the start screen of your iPod Touch and open the Safari Browser Fig 83 Start Screen Enter the Wi Fi IP address of the scanner into the address bar of the Safari browser not the E...

Страница 65: ...ess DHCP must be turned off and the iPod Touch must have a static IP address Have you entered a correct IP address and the correct subnet mask The static Wi Fi IP address of the iPod Touch must be com...

Страница 66: ...dy You can start scanning by pressing the Start Scan button While scanning you can observe the scan progress bar Fig 85 Observing scan progress When the scan is completed the status of the scanner goe...

Страница 67: ...tion and the X control value the appropriate scan time will be calculated and displayed only after having pressed the Apply button Clear Sky Enables the dynamic sky filter While scanning this hardware...

Страница 68: ...he appropriate eye safety distance will be calculated and displayed only after having pressed the Apply button 8 2 3 Color Page Fig 87 Color Page If the scanner is equipped with the color option you c...

Страница 69: ...ngs on this page correspond to settings on tab Operation in the Scanner Parameter dialog in SCENE Record see chapter 6 3 1 4 8 2 5 Operator Page Fig 89 Operator Page Settings on this page correspond t...

Страница 70: ...ing that an image of the scan exists followed by scan name e g test172 fls date and time of creation a download link and a delete link By clicking on scan s name you will see the scan image see also c...

Страница 71: ...Other links at the bottom are Fit Height This will resize scan image so that the height is fit to the screen Fit Width This will fit the width of scan image to the screen so you can see whole scan at...

Страница 72: ...re is a general zoom for any web content If switching back from Full Size mode this zoom factor will still be applied to the whole web page Please set it back manually to 75 as suggested before 8 4 Au...

Страница 73: ...ix grey jpg On the other hand if you delete the auxiliary files accidentally the scan will not show up in the scan listing of SCENE Record Mobile even if the scan file itself still exists If you delet...

Страница 74: ...dous materials acetone and isopropanol the optics should be cleaned in a cleaning box with air exhaust flowbox or mask ATTENTION Before cleaning the mirror optics cover the lens with a cap and avoid a...

Страница 75: ...cetone and isopropanol do not soak If necessary wait a few seconds until some of the solution has evaporated Carefully clean the edge of the mirror Avoid touching the mirror surface with gloves Mist a...

Страница 76: ...nder 9 1 9 3 Cleaning the Receiver Lens Clean receiving lens as described under 9 1 BUT USE ONLY ISOPROPANOL NO ACETONE Even small amounts of acetone on the lens may result in dullness of the lens sur...

Страница 77: ...its zero index Internal Error Invalid parameter The scanner parameters are inconsistent Failed to open communication line to scanner The communication with the sensor module couldn t be established Di...

Страница 78: ...ty to pause the stream of scan point data Possibility to synchronize with an external device for example in order to capture the exact longitudinal movement of the scanner Please note that the scanner...

Страница 79: ...can prematurely it is recommended to enter a number which is higher than the original expectation The expected number of columns nc can be calculated from the expected scan duration t and the chosen r...

Страница 80: ...600 10 3 2 2 Split into several files On tab Storage of SCENE Record s scanner parameter dialog you can select that the scan data stream is automatically split into several files when a certain amount...

Страница 81: ...owing content AttrContainer Attr int Name ExtStorageCtrl Value 1 Establish a connection to the scanner with SCENE Record make sure that no scanner parameter dialog is currently open and then transfer...

Страница 82: ...usable Please consider this in your helical scan project 10 3 2 5 Synchronize with external device In external control mode the scanner issues a sync signal for each turn of the mirror For example whe...

Страница 83: ...with a high level on pin Ready When the scanner is recording ready start signal detected on each turn of the mirror a sync signal of 0 1ms duration will be created 10 3 4 Test device When you have pur...

Страница 84: ...data will be written into a file 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 S...

Страница 85: ...step size 0 009 40 000 3D pixel on 360 Horizontal step size 0 009 40 000 3D pixel on 360 Max vertical scan speed 2 880 rpm 11 3 Laser Optical Transmitter Laser power CW Photon 20 and 120 20mW Laser c...

Страница 86: ...Power Consumption 60W Recommended Operating and Storage Temperature 5 40 Humidity Non condensing Inclination sensor5 Accuracy 0 02 Resolution 0 001 Range 15 Weight 14 5kg 35lb Size LxWxH 410mm x 160...

Страница 87: ...ilities 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 in...

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