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Manufacturer/Distributor: FARO Technologies, Inc. 
Product: FARO Laser Scanner LS 880 
Performance   
Laser Wavelength (in nm)  785nm 
Laser Power (in W, mW)  20mW 
FDA Laser Classification (Class)  3R 
Beam Diameter at Specified Distance from the Scanner (0.Y ft at X ft/Ymm at X m)  3mm at exit 
Measurement Technique  Phase shift 
Average Data Acquisition Rate (pps)  120,000 
Maximum Data Acquisition Rate (pps)  120,000 
Distance Accuracy at Specified Distance (0.Y ft at X ft/Ymm at X m)  +/- 3mm at 25m 
Position Accuracy at Specified Distance (0.Y ft at X ft/Ymm at X m)  +/- 3mm at 25m 
Angular Accuracy (degrees-min-sec)  0.009° 
Minimum Range (feet/m)  0.6m 
Maximum Range (feet/m) at Specified Reflectivity (specify 4%, 10%, 30% or 80% targets)  76m at 90% reflectivity target 
Field of View (vertical angle) (degrees-min-sec)  320° 
Field of View (horizontal angle) (degrees-min-sec)  360° 
Minimum Vertical Scan Increment (degrees-min-sec)  0.009° 
Minimum Horizontal Scan Increment (degrees-min-sec)  0.00076° 
Surface Reflectivity Range (%)  n/a 
Onboard camera for aiming or for creating photomosaic, etc. (single image pixel resolution)  optional; resolution depends on used camera 
Is hardware interoperable with optical total stations and GPS? If yes, how?  Yes; by using fixed position methods and/or survedy referenc targets 
Is the scanner better for scanning topography or for as-built surveys?   both 
Is software technology for processing data from scanner manufacturer?  yes 
Can scanner be set up over a known point? (E.g., height of instrument, backsight point, etc.) If yes, can station information be entered?  yes; yes 
Can the user specify the field of view and scan density?  yes 
Maximum sample density (mm/ft)  depends on object distance 
Does the scanner support scan filters (e.g., range, intensity, area of interest)?  yes 
Does the scanner have interchangable parts that allow for upgrades (e.g., the camera, other modular components, etc.)  yes; fully modular set-up; distance sensor, PC module, mirror module, base module; color option; WiFi option 
Communication Method (e.g., ethernet card, firewire, wireless)  Ethernet; WiFi (wireless) 
Does the scanner operate when out of level? Does it have compensators?   yes; yes 
Resolution and range of compensators  resolution 0.001°; range +/- 15° 
Environmental   
Storage Temperature Range (degrees F/C)  0°C to 60°C 
Operating Temperature Range (degrees F/C)  5°C to 40°C 
Humidity (%)  non condensing 
Ambient Light  darkness until sunlight 
General   
Scanner Dimensions (LxWxH) (inches/cm)  400mm x 160mm x 280mm 
Scanner Weight (pounds/kg)  14.5kg 
Is scanner recommended for mounting on standard survey tripod? If no, what is recommended stand?  yes 
AC Power Requirements (volts/watts)  90V to 280V; 60W 
DC Power Requirements (volts/watts)  24V DC; 60W 
Batteries  available 
Battery Dimensions (LxWxH) (inches/cm)  110mm x 320mm x 420mm 
Battery Weight (pounds/kg)  12.0kg 
Battery Life (hours)  8 hrs. 
Are batteries hot-swappable? (Y/N) 
Computer Requirements for Control (handheld option?)  Standard Windows PC (or PDA with WiFi) 
Computer Requirements for Data Processing  OpenGL graphics card, 1GB RAM recomended 
Standard Accessories (list)  Power supply, connector box, LEMO cable, Ethernet cable, 2 laser protection glasses, FaroRecord software, FaroScene software 
Optional Accessories (list)  Tripod, color option, reference spheres, software packages and many other accessories. 
Warranty  1yr 
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