FARO Focus Laser Scanner
TitlePrecise, fast and versatile - for your most demanding projects
Discover the world of state-of-the-art 3D laser scanners from FARO. The FARO Focus series offers the perfect solution for anyone who needs outstanding scanning efficiency, data quality and accuracy when documenting, measuring and analyzing large structures or complex environments. With Flash Technology and flexible application options, the FARO Focus laser scanners offer everything you need for successful projects.
TitleAdvantages of the FARO Focus scanner at a glance
- Intuitive & flexible operation
The FARO Focus laser scanner has an intuitive touchscreen with a very bright display. Remote control is flexibly possible via smartphone, tablet or computer using the WLAN hotspot created on the scanner. - High-resolution color images
The FARO Focus laser scanner's HDR camera enables color images to be captured even in poor lighting conditions. The camera is built into the beam path of the Focus laser scanner and therefore enables the lowest possible parallax error when overlaying the image data with the scan data. - High-performance batteries in use
The rechargeable battery of the FARO Focus laser scanner enables an operating time of up to 4.5 hours. When using a second battery, continuous operation of the system is guaranteed (for color capture without HDR mode). Why? The FARO quick-charging cradle charges the empty battery faster than the scanning system consumes power. So you always have your FARO Focus ready for use. - Compatibility of FARO Focus data with numerous programs
FARO pursues an open approach to data formats (*.fls, *.lsproj). Over 160 software products on the market have the FARO interface for fast, direct and simple further processing in the familiar environment.
TitleFARO Focus Premium Max
Maximum range and efficiency for large-scale projects
The FARO Focus Premium Max offers maximum precision and unrivaled efficiency in three-dimensional capture. With a range of up to 400 meters, the Premium Max is perfect for large scan objects and demanding geospatial applications such as infrastructure surveys, topographic mapping and warehouse volume calculations.
- 50 % faster scans thanks to Flash Technology – With the revolutionary Flash Technology, you can perform scans in just 28 seconds. Flash scans can be seamlessly combined with conventional scans. This leads to a reduction in working time on site.
- Impressive color resolution – Equipped with the latest color camera technology, the Focus Premium Max captures up to 266 megapixels of color information for exceptionally photorealistic results.
- Comprehensive scanning solution – The Focus Premium Max not only impresses with its hardware performance, but also with its seamless integration into a software suite that enables fast and efficient data sharing. This improves your project results and optimizes collaboration.
TitleFARO Focus Premium
Reliability and speed for precise project documentation
The FARO Focus Premium helps you reduce rework and save valuable time. With a range of 200 meters and the ability to work in “Hybrid Reality Capture” mode, this scanner is ideal for capturing as-built documentation, quality control, installation of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and more.
- Efficient data capture – Scan accurate 3D representations in minutes, even under extreme conditions. This minimizes time and material costs while providing complete data sets.
- Integrated cloud solution – Integration with the FARO Stream app allows pre-registration scans to be sent directly to the cloud, streamlining the work process and increasing efficiency.
- 50% fewer scanning days – The optional panoramic camera mount and Hybrid Reality Capture save you up to 50% of the time needed for large projects. This efficiency increases your productivity and ensures accurate and consistent results.
TitleFARO Focus Core
Compact and cost-effective device for smaller projects
The FARO Focus Core is the ideal solution for smaller projects where an excellent price-performance ratio is paramount. With a range of 100 meters, it is perfect for applications such as industrial facility management, crafts, heritage conservation and as-built documentation.
- Fast scanning speed – With a scanning speed of up to one minute per scan and faster system responses, the Focus Core offers exceptional efficiency in data capture.
- Global collaboration with remote access – With remote control via smartphone and enhanced Wi-Fi connectivity, the Focus Core enables seamless workflows and global collaboration.
- Upgrade options – An optional panoramic camera can be fitted to enable Hybrid Reality Capture mode for even more comprehensive 3D capture.
TitleFARO Flash - Speed-Update mit Hybrid Reality Capture
3D scans & panoramic photos now even faster!
Save even more time when capturing 3D with your FARO Focus Premium Scanner and taking 360° panoramic images! Hybrid Reality Capture™ powered by FARO Flash Technology™ makes it possible.
Speed up your workflow by up to 50% while combining highly accurate terrestrial laser scans with panoramic photos – a true game changer for large scanning projects in architecture, construction and public safety!
TitleFARO Stream for a wide range of jobs
Convenient scanner control & time-saving registration of scans
You achieve efficiency not only through reduced scanning times, but also through the optimized workflow right through to data output. The workflow with the FARO Focus Premium Max, Focus Premium (or Focus Core) not only eliminates the need for registration and processing in the office, but also gives project participants direct access to the scan data.
The Stream app on the smartphone or tablet (Android/iOS) forms the interface between the Focus scanner, the user and FARO Sphere. For example, remote control of the laser scanner, project management and on-site calibration can be carried out conveniently and quickly via the app. Photos and comments can also be added to the project. Thanks to pre-registration, you receive feedback on the scan results on site. The final registration of the scan data takes place in the FARO Scene software.
For more information on the new on-site registration with FARO Stream and the complete workflow, see Mode of Operation.
TitleFARO Sphere XG
Collaboration in the cloud
With FARO Sphere XG, FARO offers an efficient cloud-based platform for all FARO services & point cloud applications. Sphere offers you as a user secure access to all services in the FARO ecosystem, allowing you to work even more efficiently.
You simply upload the data captured via FARO Stream to the FARO Sphere XG collaboration platform and then use it optimally in all FARO point cloud applications. For example, the scan data is processed in the cloud, allowing your colleagues to work with the data while you are already on your way to the next scan project. Of course, you can also share the data with your customers via the FARO WebShare software.
What else does the combination of FARO Sphere XG and WebShare offer? FARO customer support, of course! The solution gives you access to:
- FARO Support,
- the knowledge database with technical product information, and
- FARO Academy, which provides training courses and education and training programs, for example.
TitleNow with a 2-year manufacturer's warranty
Be on the safe side with FARO
As a manufacturer of measuring devices, FARO strives to offer competitive services. This is achieved, for example, by reducing the total cost of ownership over the entire service life of the device. By increasing the warranty to two years, the manufacturer is also reinforcing customer confidence in the quality of the scanner and its components. As a customer, you can now rely on the manufacturer to repair your scanner free of charge and replace defective parts under warranty conditions for even longer. This maximizes the operating time of the laser scanner, making your Focus Premium or Core a reliable partner.
After the warranty expires, you can of course benefit from an extended warranty.
TitleApplication areas of the FARO Focus laser scanner
The FARO Focus Core, Premium and Premium Max laser scanners are used in many areas. In the construction industry, they are used to precisely record construction sites and monitor construction progress. In building operations, they are used to document and analyze building conditions. In the field of public safety, they support crime scene documentation and accident reconstruction. All models also offer advantages in the preservation of historical monuments, the surveying of infrastructure projects and in industrial production thanks to their high accuracy and fast data acquisition.
TitleApplication areas of the FARO Focus Premium laser scanner
Architecture & construction
- Inspection of free-form components
- Settlement control
- Facade inspection
- Inspection and maintenance of load-bearing structures
- Optimization of space utilization
- As-built survey for conversions or extensions
- Scan-to-BIM
- Monitoring the progress of construction
Heritage protection
- Reconstruction
- Restoration
- Conservation
Quality control
- Reverse engineering
- Production documentation
- Target/actual comparison (quality control)
Process industry & digital factory
- Conversion, optimization and expansions
- Offsite manufacturing
- Asset management
Forensics
- Crime scene investigation and analysis
- Reconstruction of the bullet trajectory
- Accident investigation and analysis
- Determining the cause of a fire
- Safety and prevention
Land surveying
- Capture of large or remote objects
- Project supervision (monitoring of individual project phases)
- Monitoring of deviations
- Calculation of large volumes
- Quality assurance
Facility Management
- Documentation
- Planning of structural changes
- New planning of technical modifications
TitleApplication areas of the FARO Focus Core laser scanner
Construction
- Settlement control
- Facade inspection
- Inspection and maintenance of supporting structures
- Optimization of space utilization
- As-built survey for conversions or extensions
- Scan-to-BIM
- Monitoring the progress of construction
Facility operation
- Documentation
- Planning of structural changes
- New planning of technical modifications
Public safety
- Crime scene investigation and analysis
- Accident investigation and analysis
- Fire investigation
- Safety and prevention
TitleWorkflow with FARO Focus Premium / Premium Max
How do you work optimally with the Focus Premium?
Capture the scan object with the FARO Focus Premium Scanner, process the data with FARO Stream and SCENE and then output the results in FARO Sphere.
Title1. Fast and highly accurate object detection
Scanning with the FARO Focus Premium is the same as with the previous models in the FocusS series. The difference is that you can now conveniently control the scanner completely from your smartphone or tablet using the FARO Stream app and register it directly in the field. You can also add comments. FARO Stream is available for both Android and iOS.
Achieve the same data quality at a faster scanning speed and reduce scanning time in the field by an average of 40%.
Title2. Processing with the FARO Stream app
As usual, it is possible to transfer the scan data directly to the PC via the SD card. However, with FARO Stream you save valuable time.
Rely on the accuracy and completeness of your captured scan data on site in real time, without the need for further site visits.
Title3. Data exchange via WebShare / FARO Sphere
After uploading from Stream, the project is visible in the Sphere Cloud platform and is processed into a Scene and WebShare project.
Collaborate with project participants worldwide at any time! The scan data can be displayed, shared and explored directly in any standard web browser in real time. No more data packets. So you can make better decisions faster.
Data synchronization between DataHub, WebShare and FARO Sphere also ensures that the project is always up to date and the whole team is working with the same data. You can download the project from Sphere with FARO SyncAgent, open it in Scene and perform the final registration. SyncAgent then synchronizes all project changes back to Sphere.
TitleWebShare Cloud 3.0 – The FARO Sphere Web Viewer
WebShare Cloud will be fully integrated into FARO Sphere with several new features:
- Enhanced project access and user management
- WebShare data generation in the cloud
- Support for CAD/BIM models
From the completed and uploaded Scene project, the user can generate an updated WebShare project and share it with all project stakeholders.
WebShare Cloud supports CAD/BIM models:
- Import CAD/BIM models for comparison between design and construction
- Supported formats: SAT, STEP, JT, DXF, DWG, OBJ, IFC, RVT
- Clipping boxes and object filters are supported
TitlePerformance specifications
| Models | FARO Focus Premium Max | FARO Focus Premium | FARO Focus Core |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unambiguity interval | 614m | ||
Range | |||
| White, 90% reflectivity | 0.5 – 400m | 0.5 – 200m | 0.5 – 100m |
| Dark-grey, 10% reflectivity | 0.5 – 150m | 0.5 – 150m | 0.5 – 100m |
| Black, 2% reflectivity | 0.5 – 50m | 0.5 – 50m | 0.5 – 50m |
Range noise | |||
| White, 90% reflectivity | 0.1mm @ 10m, 0.2mm @ 25m | ||
| Dark-grey, 10% reflectivity | 0.3mm @ 10m, 0.4mm @ 25m | ||
| Black, 2% reflectivity | 0.7 mm @ 10m, 1.2mm @ 25m | ||
| Max speed | Up to 2 MPts/sec | ||
| 3D accuracy | 2mm @ 10m, 3.5mm @ 25m | ||
| Ranging error | ±1mm | ||
| Angular accuracy | 19 arcsec | ||
| Laser HDR | Yes | ||
| Temperature range | Operating: +5° to +40° C, Extended operating: -10° to +55° C, Storage: -10° to +60° C | ||
TitleAdditional performance specifications
| Technical specifications | Values |
|---|---|
Color Unit | |
| Color resolution | Up to 266 MPx color | Core: Up to 165 MPx color |
| Raw color resolution | 867 MPx | Core: 527 MPx |
| HDR camera | 13 MPx - 2x, 3x, 5x brackets | Core: 8 MPx - 2x, 3x, 5x brackets |
| Parallax | Minimized due to co-axial design |
Deflection unit | |
| Field of View | 300° vertical8 / 360° horizontal |
| Step size | 0.009° (40,960 Pts on 360°) vertical / 0.009° (40,960 Pts on 360°) horizontal |
| Max. scan speed | 97 Hz (vertical) |
Laser (optical transmitter) | |
| Laser class | Laser class 1 |
| Wavelength | 1553.5nm |
| Beam divergence | 0.3mrad (1/e) |
| Beam diameter at exit | 2.12mm (1/e) |
Data handling and control | |
| Data storage | SATA 3.0 SSD 128 GB and SDXC™ V30 64 GB SD Card; SD3.0, UHS-I / SDXC™ / SDHC™, max. 512GB |
| Scanner control | Via touch screen display and WLAN connection, Control by FARO Stream App (iOS & Android) or mobile devices with HTML5 |
Interface connection | |
| WLAN | IEEE 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n 2x2 MIMO, as access point or client in existing networks (2.4 and 5 GHz) |
| USB | USB 3 port |
TitleGeneral specifications
| Technical specifications | Values |
|---|---|
| Power supply | 19 V (external supply), 14.4 V (internal battery) |
| Typical power consumption | 19 W idle, 32 W scanning, 72 W charging |
| Typical battery operation time | About 4 hours |
| Typical Scan Time: From start until the scanner can be moved | Gray scale < 1 min | HDR colored < 1:15 |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating class | 54 |
| Humidity | Non-condensing |
| Weight | 4.4kg (including battery) |
| Size/dimensions | 230 x 183 x 103mm |
| Calibration | Recommended annually |
| Manufacturer warranty | 2 years |
TitleAdditional features
| Technical specifications | Values |
|---|---|
| Dual axis compensator | Performs a leveling of each scan with an accuracy of 19 arcsec valid within ±2° |
| Height sensor | Via an electronic barometer, the height relative to a fixed point can be detected and added to a scan |
| Compass | The electronic compass gives the scan an orientation |
| GNSS | Integrated GPS & GLONASS |
| On-site compensation | Creates current quality report and improves compensation automatically |
| Accessory bay | The accessory bay connects versatile accessories to the scanner |
| Inverse mounting | Yes |
| Real-time, on-site registration | Stream App real-time scan streaming, registration, overview map and Sphere cloud upload |
| Electronic Automation Interface | Available as option, only at point of sale |
| Digital Hash Function | Scans are cryptographically hashed and signed by the scanner |
| Rescanning of distant targets | Defined areas recaptured in higher resolution at a greater distance |
| Retake Photos | Select individual photographs with unwanted objects and retake them |
| Tripod safety | It is recommended to use only one tripod segment to maximize the stability of the scanner. |
Better advice for users
Are you interested in our offer or would you like to find out more about FARO Focus laser scanners? Then give us a call today and arrange a free, non-binding consultation. We will answer all your questions. As both a dealer and a user, we are ideally positioned to support you after your purchase.