FARO® Laser Scanner Photon 120/20

Longest Range 3D Phase-Shift Laser Scanner

Produce virtual images comprised of millions
of 3D measurement points collected within
an unprecedented range of 120m (395ft.)1,2

High Speed Survey and Inspection

Scan at rates of up to 976,000 points-per-
second.

Speed Control
Balance speed and scan quality accord-
ing to application.

High Accuracy
±2mm ranging error3 at 25m.

Best-in-Class Field-of-View
360º horizontal and 320º vertical - the larg-
est field-of-view on the market.

Modular Design
Removable sealed modules for convenient
system upgrade and maintenance.

Wireless Operability
Independent web server; data recording
on 80GB internal hard disk; control via iPod®
Touch or most wireless PDAs.

Universal Quick Mount

For mounting on a surveyor tripod.

Compact Power Base (option)

Provides up to 6 hours of operation per charge.

The Photon 120: Large Scale Scanning at its Fastest Features

A high-speed 3D scanner for full-detail survey and documentation! Utilizing non-con-
tact laser technology, the FARO Photon generates highly detailed three-dimensional Colour camera option for photo-
realistic high-resolution colour
replicas of complex environments and geometries in a matter of minutes. Photon
scans
recreates the real world and defines it within a virtual space. The resulting image is a
collection of millions of 3D measurements, providing an accurate digital representa- Mobile scanning interface for
tion of as-built or as-is conditions. Capable of scanning at the blistering rate of 976,000 scanning along roads, rails, and
tunnels with optional integration
points-per-second and a maximum reach of 120m, the Photon 120 offers the most
software
efficient method for documenting your world in three dimensions.

Document With Confidence Optimised for exceptional image

quality in outdoor conditions
With Photon, digitally capture all the required documentation for engineering, pro-
curement, construction, and investigation - in complete detail. Replace cumber- Automatic target recognition,
some data collection via tape measures, laser range finders, digital cameras, and naming, and registration
total stations that involve additional effort and risk. Photon, also available in a 20m
Crisp object definition
model, is the ultimate digital documentation instrument.

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Applications

Commercial Industrial Residential Manufacturing

Specifications
Ranging unit Laser (Optical transmitter)
Unambiguity interval: 153.49m (503.58ft) Laser power (cw Ø): 20mW (Laser class 3R)
Range2: 0.6m - 120m indoor or outdoor with low ambient light and Wavelength: 785nm
normal incidence to a 90% reflective surface Beam divergence: Typical 0.16mrad (0.009°)
Range (Photon 202): 0.6m - 20m at normal incidence on >2% matte Beam diameter at exit: 3.3mm, circular
reflective surface
Handling of data
Measurement speed: 122,000 / 244,000 / 488,000 / 976,000 points/sec
Internal PC: Intel Celeron-M 600MHz, 512MB RAM,
Ranging error3: ±2mm at 10m and 25m, each at 90% and 10% reflectivity
80GB hard drive
Ranging noise4: standard deviation
Data storage: Local: on internal hard disk drive (for
@10m - raw data: 0.8mm @ 90% refl. | 1.4mm @ 10% refl.
most resolutions)
@10m - noise compressed5: 0.4mm @ 90% refl. | 0.7mm @ 10% refl.
Remote: via Ethernet on external PC or laptop
@25m - raw data: 1.0mm @ 90% refl. | 2.7mm @ 10% refl.
Scanner control: via Ethernet or WLAN by PC or PDA, on
@25m - noise compressed5: 0.5mm @ 90% refl. | 1.35mm @ 10% refl.
local network, internet or independent operation
Deflection unit 1) Range specification applies to the Photon 120.
Vertical field of view: 320° 2) Depends on ambient light, which can act as a source of noise. Bright
ambient light (e.g. sunshine) may shorten the actual range of the scanner
Horizontal field of view: 360° to lesser distances. In low ambient light, the range can be more than 120m
for normal incidence on high-reflective surfaces.
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Vertical step size: 0.009° (40,000 3D pixel on 360°) 3) Ranging error is defined as the maximum error in the distance measured by
the scanner from its origin point to a point on a planar target. INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE

Horizontal step size: 0.009° (40,000 3D pixel on 360°) 4) Ranging noise is defined as a standard deviation of values about the CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT
EN 60825-1:1994/A2:2001+A1:2002

best-fit plane. PO=20mW; λ=785nm

Max. Pulse = 0.008sec

Max. vertical scan speed: 2,880rpm 5) A noise-compression algorithm may be activated to average points in sets
of 4 or 16, thereby compressing raw data noise by a factor of 2 or 4
6) Based on vendor specification
Subject to change without prior notice.

General
Power supply voltage: 24V DC (Battery pack or AC converter) Size (LxWxH): 410mmx160mmx280mm
Power consumption: ~60W Maintenance calibration: Once a year
Ambient temperature: 5° - 40°C Exchange modules: Distance sensor / mirror axis / PC
Humidity: Noncondensing Georeferencing: Yes
Inclination sensor6: Accuracy 0.02°; Resolution 0.001°; Range ±15° Cable connector: Located in scanner mount
Weight: 14.5kg (31.97lb) Parallax-free: Yes

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