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FARO 3D Laser Scanner Rental

Scope a temporary equipment package around the FARO Focus Premium Max, Focus Premium or Focus Core platform for projects ranging from detailed interiors to large sites and infrastructure.

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01Up to 400 m range
02Up to 2M points / second
03Up to 266 MPx color
04IP54 field enclosure
052 mm accuracy at 10 m

Direct Answer

Which FARO Focus Series scanner fits the project?

The current FARO Focus Premium family spans three white-surface ranges: Focus Premium Max up to 400 m, Focus Premium up to 200 m and Focus Core up to 100 m. All three are specified for capture speeds up to 2 million points per second, with model selection driven by site scale, surface conditions, color needs and workflow requirements.

Current Focus Platform

Choose the working range around the site, not the model name.

The appropriate scanner depends on stand-off distance, surface reflectivity, site access, required detail and the workflow your qualified team will use after capture.

MODEL / 01

Focus Premium Max

Up to 400 m

Best suited to large structures, long exterior sight lines, infrastructure surveys, topographical mapping and stockpile volume capture.

When it fits: Choose it when extended stand-off distance can reduce scanner moves or when the project includes large outdoor environments.

Panoramic camera mount included, with a perpetual Hybrid Reality Capture license.
MODEL / 02

Focus Premium

Up to 200 m

A versatile fit for as-built documentation, MEP design and installation, construction quality control and structural surveys.

When it fits: Choose it for mixed interior and exterior AEC work where medium range, fast capture and field review need to travel together.

Optional panoramic camera mount, with a one-year Hybrid Reality Capture subscription included by FARO.
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Focus Core

Up to 100 m

Well matched to interiors, industrial facility management, historic preservation and focused as-built documentation.

When it fits: Choose it when project geometry is concentrated within shorter working distances and long-range capability would add little value.

Optional panoramic camera mount, with a one-year Hybrid Reality Capture subscription included by FARO.
Capture speed
Up to 2 million points per second
3D accuracy
2 mm at 10 m; 3.5 mm at 25 m
Color
Up to 266 MPx color; 13 MPx HDR camera
Field of view
300° vertical by 360° horizontal
Field protection
IP54 enclosure; Class 1 laser
Portable power
4.4 kg with battery; about 4 hours typical operation

Current-family specifications are summarized from FARO's 2024 Focus Laser Scanning Solution material. Maximum ranges are published for 90-percent reflective surfaces. Speed, color, accuracy and operating limits depend on FARO's stated test conditions, surface characteristics and configuration. Rental inventory and accessories are confirmed per inquiry.

Established FocusS Fleet

FARO FocusS 70, S150 and S350—plus the faster Plus generation.

Need help choosing between established FocusS and current Focus models? Share the working distances, surface conditions, access constraints and required deliverables. We can identify an appropriate use case, then confirm the available scanner, accessories, pricing and rental window.

S / 01

FocusS 70

Up to 70 mUp to 1 million points / second

Dense interiors, mechanical rooms, plant spaces and close-range existing-condition documentation.

Use case: Its working range suits projects where detail, access and scan-position planning matter more than long exterior sight lines.
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FocusS 150

Up to 150 mUp to 1 million points / second

Commercial buildings, MEP coordination, structural surroundings and mixed interior/exterior capture.

Use case: The mid-range format covers many AEC assignments without carrying capability intended primarily for distant outdoor targets.
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FocusS 350

Up to 350 mUp to 1 million points / second

Large facilities, tall structures, infrastructure, exterior envelopes and sites with long stand-off distances.

Use case: The extended published range can reduce setups and preserve coverage when important surfaces cannot be approached closely.
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FocusS 150 Plus

Up to 150 mUp to 2 million points / second

High-throughput building, MEP and construction documentation within a medium-range envelope.

Use case: It pairs the S150 working distance with capture rates up to 2 million points per second; usable range depends on the selected scan rate and surface conditions.
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FocusS 350 Plus

Up to 350 mUp to 2 million points / second

High-volume long-range capture for large facilities, infrastructure and exterior project conditions.

Use case: It combines the longest FocusS published range with capture rates up to 2 million points per second; usable range depends on the selected scan rate and surface conditions.
Published 3D point accuracy
2 mm at 10 m; 3.5 mm at 25 m
Field of view
300° vertical by 360° horizontal
Color
Up to 165 MPx with HDR exposure bracketing
Field protection
IP54 enclosure; Class 1 laser
Field hardware
4.2 kg with battery; approximately 4.5 hours
Quality control
On-site compensation and real-time registration in FARO SCENE

FocusS specifications are summarized from FARO's FocusS and FocusS Plus technical sheet revised September 9, 2021. Published range changes with target reflectivity: black and low-reflectivity surfaces can materially reduce usable distance. Device specifications are not a blanket promise of project or deliverable accuracy.

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Tell us the site conditions and project window. We'll confirm the use case, pricing and availability.

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01

Professional capture performance

Across the Focus Premium Max, Premium and Core models, FARO specifies capture rates up to 2 million points per second, 3D accuracy of 2 mm at 10 m and 3.5 mm at 25 m, and ranging error of ±1 mm under the brochure's stated conditions.

  • LaserHDR
  • 19 arcsecond angular accuracy
  • Dual-axis compensation
  • On-site compensation and quality reporting
02

Color and coverage

The Focus Premium family combines a 300-degree vertical by 360-degree horizontal field of view with up to 266 megapixels of color information. The 13-megapixel HDR camera supports 2x, 3x and 5x exposure brackets, while coaxial design minimizes parallax.

  • Up to 266 MPx color
  • 867 MPx raw color resolution
  • 13 MPx HDR camera
  • Retake selected photographs
03

Hybrid Reality Capture

With the panoramic camera configuration, Hybrid Reality Capture powered by Flash Technology can produce fully colorized scan data in under 30 seconds per station. FARO lists the mount and perpetual license with Focus Premium Max; Premium and Core use an optional mount and a one-year subscription that can be continued.

04

Field-ready hardware

The current Focus enclosure is rated IP54 and weighs 4.4 kg with its battery. FARO lists about four hours of typical battery operation, a built-in 128 GB SSD, a supplied 64 GB SDXC card, touch-screen control, dual-band Wi-Fi and USB 3 connectivity.

05

Register, review and prepare data in FARO SCENE

FARO SCENE is the primary desktop workflow for processing, registering and managing Focus scan data. It supports automatic target recognition, cloud-to-cloud, target-based and survey-control registration, plus Interactive and Hybrid Registration for reviewing how individual scans connect. Teams can filter and color data, validate the registration, create a project point cloud, make basic measurements and prepare exports for downstream point-cloud and CAD/BIM workflows.

  • Interactive and Hybrid Registration
  • Cloud-to-cloud, targets and survey control
  • Filtering, color balancing and project organization
  • Registration validation, visualization and export
06

Move from field review to final project delivery

For current Focus models, the FARO Stream App supports scanner control, live feedback, pre-registration and an overview map while the team is still on site. The dataset can then move into FARO SCENE for controlled registration and processing. When selected, Sphere XG provides cloud-based viewing, sharing and collaboration; an offline SCENE workflow remains available.

07

Request the right rental configuration

Share the project location, requested dates, site scale, surface conditions, intended deliverables and team experience. Model inventory, panoramic camera, targets, tripod, batteries, software access, support, shipping and commercial terms are confirmed for each rental inquiry.

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Common Questions

Project questions, answered directly.

How do Focus Premium Max, Premium and Core differ?

Their main published distinction is maximum range on 90-percent reflective surfaces: up to 400 m, 200 m and 100 m respectively. All three list capture rates up to 2 million points per second. Premium Max is positioned for large sites and infrastructure, Premium for broad AEC and as-built work, and Core for shorter-range facility, preservation and documentation assignments.

Do the published maximum ranges apply to every surface?

No. Maximum ranges are measured under FARO's stated conditions and depend strongly on target reflectivity, scan-rate settings, atmosphere and geometry. Dark or black surfaces can materially reduce usable range, so the rental configuration should be selected around the actual site rather than the headline distance alone.

How fast is a FARO Focus scan?

For the current Focus family, FARO lists typical grayscale scanning in under one minute, HDR color scanning in under one minute fifteen seconds and a fully colorized Flash scan in under 30 seconds. Flash timing requires the compatible panoramic-camera and Hybrid Reality Capture configuration. FocusS Plus models list capture rates up to 2 million points per second, while the non-Plus FocusS models list up to 1 million.

What does FARO SCENE do in the workflow?

SCENE processes, registers and manages Focus scan data. It supports cloud-to-cloud, target and survey-control methods; Interactive and Hybrid Registration; filtering and color balancing; registration validation; project point-cloud creation; visualization, measurements and export to downstream formats.

Can Focus data be reviewed in the field?

Yes, with configuration-specific workflows. Current Focus models work with FARO Stream for scanner control, live feedback, pre-registration and an overview map. FocusS workflows can use on-site registration in SCENE. Final registration and validation should still follow the project's quality plan.

What files can be delivered after processing?

SCENE can prepare registered scan data for export into downstream point-cloud and CAD/BIM workflows. The actual rental or service package may include raw scans, registered point clouds, project files, imagery, CAD drawings or BIM models, but formats, coordinates and modeling scope must be confirmed for the project.

Does rental include software, accessories or training?

Not automatically. The exact package is confirmed for each inquiry. Ask for the scanner model, dates, tripod, targets, panoramic camera, batteries, FARO SCENE or other software access, shipping, support and any requested orientation.

How do I confirm rental pricing and availability?

Send the project location, requested dates, expected working distances, site conditions, preferred model and required accessories through the rental inquiry. Inventory, pricing, shipping, deposits, software and support are confirmed directly before a reservation is made.

Should I rent or hire a scanning service?

Rental may fit qualified teams that already have field, registration and delivery experience. A scanning service may be the better fit when the project needs capture planning, site execution, FARO SCENE registration, quality review and defined deliverables under one coordinated scope.

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