FARO has announced the next generation of its Focus3D laser scanner for 3D documentation.
The product contains new multi-sensor hardware, including a Compass and height sensor that complements the existing dual axis compensator. The two new sensors deliver the orientation and the relative height against a set starting point for each scan. They significantly improve the automatic registration process, reducing manual effort in post processing.
The new WLAN remote control allows users to start, stop, view or download scans remotely. Examples include scanning from difficult to reach positions like high posts, inside tanks, or sewage canals.
The scanner can now be equipped with three new adapters useful for specific applications. The automation adapter allows the Focus3D to be mounted on any support, like a fixed post, robot arm, rail etc.; the helical adapter for mobile scanning builds on the automation adapter, but adds two pins to fix the scanner body in a stable position, suitable for the roughest rides that may be encountered in mobile scanning; and the TMS adapter has been developed especially for surveying in super-fast tunnelling applications.
SCENE WebShare 4.9 – FARO’s internet sharing browser – will provide measurement tools and added information via documentation objects. Scans shared using the WebShare functionality can be directly analysed on the browser: in the overview map it is possible to accurately measure distances and surfaces, while in the panorama view of the software you can easily measure distances between points.
For more information visit www.faroasia.com/Focus3D
