FARO Focus X 130 3D Laser Scanner

Description

FARO Focus X 130 3D Laser Scanner – Long-Range Terrestrial 3D Scanning System for Surveying, Construction, BIM & Industrial Applications

The FARO Focus X 130 3D Laser Scanner is a professional long-range terrestrial laser scanning system designed for accurate 3D reality capture, surveying, construction, engineering, BIM, industrial documentation, and large-scale measurement.

The Focus X 130 was developed for mid-range scanning applications and provides a measurement range of up to 130 m, making it suitable for capturing large buildings, industrial facilities, technical structures, construction sites, ships, and other complex environments. FARO specifically lists applications including architecture, construction, civil engineering, facility management, forensics, historical preservation, industrial manufacturing, and shipbuilding.

The scanner captures dense three-dimensional point-cloud data that can be processed for measurement, CAD, BIM, inspection, documentation, and 3D modeling.

Main Benefits

Long-range 3D laser scanning
Measurement range up to 130 m
High-speed point-cloud acquisition
360° horizontal scanning
305° vertical field of view
Integrated color imaging
Portable terrestrial scanning system
Suitable for indoor and outdoor applications
Supports large-area reality capture
Suitable for surveying and engineering
Useful for BIM and as-built documentation
Industrial facility and plant documentation

Key Features

FARO Focus3D X 130 laser scanner
Long-range 3D laser scanning
Up to 130 m measurement range
360° horizontal field of view
305° vertical field of view
Integrated color camera
Up to 70-megapixel color capture
Touchscreen control
Wi-Fi connectivity
SD/SDHC/SDXC data storage
Dual-axis compensator
Electronic height sensor
Electronic compass
Multiple scanning speed and resolution settings

Key Specifications

Manufacturer: FARO
Model: Focus3D X 130
Product Type: Terrestrial 3D Laser Scanner
Scanning Technology: Laser-based 3D scanning
Measurement Range: 0.6–130 m
Measurement Speed: Up to 976,000 points/second
Ranging Error: ±2 mm
Color Resolution: Up to 70 megapixels
Horizontal Field of View: 360°
Vertical Field of View: 305°
Angular Step Size: 0.009°
Maximum Vertical Scan Speed: 97 Hz
Laser Wavelength: 905 nm
Laser Class: Class 3R
Data Storage: SD / SDHC / SDXC
Control: Touchscreen display
Wireless: Wi-Fi
Compensation: Dual-axis compensator
Height Measurement: Electronic barometric height sensor
Orientation: Electronic compass

Measurement Coverage
The Focus X 130 provides:
360° horizontal field of view
305° vertical field of view
0.009° vertical and horizontal step size
Up to 97 Hz vertical scan speed
Up to 976,000 points per second

Applications

The FARO Focus X 130 3D Laser Scanner is suitable for:
3D surveying
Land surveying
Construction surveying
Building documentation
As-built documentation
BIM data capture
Architecture and engineering
Industrial facility scanning
Factory and plant documentation
Shipbuilding
Ship and hull measurement
Infrastructure inspection
Civil engineering
Historical building documentation
Cultural heritage preservation
Facility management
Industrial manufacturing
Topographic surveying
Point-cloud generation
CAD and 3D modeling
Digital reality capture
Forensic documentation

FARO’s original X130 launch information specifically identifies architecture, construction, civil engineering, facility management, forensics, historical preservation, industrial manufacturing, and shipbuilding as application areas.

What is the FARO Focus X 130 used for?
The Focus X 130 is used for 3D laser scanning, surveying, construction documentation, BIM, engineering, industrial measurement, facility documentation, and reality capture.

Is the FARO Focus X 130 a 3D scanner?
Yes. It is a professional terrestrial 3D laser scanner designed to capture detailed spatial data and point clouds.

What is the maximum measurement range?
The Focus X 130 has a specified measurement range of 0.6 m to 130 m under applicable measurement conditions.

How fast can it scan?
The X130 can acquire up to 976,000 points per second.

Does it scan 360 degrees?
Yes. It provides a 360° horizontal field of view and 305° vertical field of view.

Does it capture color?
Yes. The Focus X 130 includes an integrated color camera with color resolution of up to 70 megapixels.

Can it be used for surveying?
Yes. Its long-range scanning capability makes it suitable for surveying, construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, industrial facilities, and large-scale reality capture.

Does it produce point clouds?
Yes. The scanner captures 3D spatial information that can be processed into point clouds for CAD, BIM, measurement, visualization, inspection, and documentation.