Service Plans for FARO Hardware
The following warranty plans do not apply to the:
Cobalt Design. For available warranty options for these products, please see: Warranty Plans for FARO Cobalt Design.
Laser Projectors, 3D Imagers, and Hand-Held Scanners. For available warranty options for these products, please see: Warranty Plans for Laser Projectors, 3D Imagers, and Hand-Held Scanners.
Overview
FARO® is focused on providing competitive service plans tailored to fit your needs. Each plan offers convenient benefits to maximize uptime and lower the total cost of ownership over your device’s lifespan. All plans are offered in 2, 3, 4, and 5-year terms at point of sale, extended plans/renewals are offered in 1, 2, and 3-year terms.
Loaner equipment is also available to minimize any potential downtime. The Ultimate Uptime plan includes a no-charge loaner during all repairs and calibration services.
Service Plan Options at a Glance
Here is what is included in each hardware service plan offered by FARO. See the sections below for more details about each option.
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Basic CareNew! | Complete Care (formerly Standard) |
Premium (no longer available) |
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* Embed Software Updates refer to the onboard firmware of the hardware device and do not include standalone licensed software products.
** Shipping charges exclude custom brokerage fees, duties, taxes, and VAT. Shipping charges to a FARO Service center will be covered if the unit fails within 90 days of a repeat service or the initial ship date.
*** For warranties that include calibrations, calibrations are only active during the life of the warranty
NOTE: Misuse, abuse, wear and tear, environmental or natural disasters, and other unwarranted damages are not covered by any warranty plan.
Manufacturer's Standard Warranty
Available for FaroArm®, ScanArm, 8-Axis, Laser Line Probe (LLP), Laser Tracker, and Laser Scanner.
This plan is automatically applied upon purchase to any of the above listed products at no additional cost. The warranty term is specific to the device purchased and begins once the unit is shipped. This warranty plan includes the following coverage:
- Free technical support: email, phone, and self-help knowledge base
- Parts, labor, and return shipping charges *
- Service completion target of 7-14 working days from receipt of your device.
- Multi-point checkup with any service
* Shipping charges exclude custom brokerage fees, duties, taxes, and VAT
Basic Care
Available for FaroArm, ScanArm, 8-Axis, Laser Line Probe (LLP), and Laser Scanner.
This plan can be purchased to extend the benefits of the Manufacturer's Standard Warranty after it expires. It includes everything in the Manufacturer's Standard Warranty when purchased at the point of sale or before the devices current service plan/warranty expiration date.
Complete Care
Available for FaroArm, ScanArm, 8-Axis, Laser Line Probe (LLP), Laser Tracker, and Laser Scanner.
This plan can be purchased to extend the benefits of the Manufacturer's Standard Warranty after it expires. It includes these benefits when purchased at the point of sale or before the devices current service plan/warranty expiration date.
- Includes everything in the Manufacturer's Standard Warranty
- One free annual cleaning, calibration, and re-certification with every year of warranty purchased
Premium Warranty
As of November 4th 2019 the Premium Warranty is no longer available and has been replaced with the Ultimate Uptime service plan.
Available for FaroArms, Scan Arms, Laser Line Probes (LLP), Laser Trackers, and Laser Scanners.
This plan can be purchased at any time during an active service plan/warranty. It includes these benefits when purchased at the point of sale or before the devices current service plan/warranty expiration date.
- Includes everything in the Complete Care Plan
- Shipping charges to and from the factory *
- Loaner device shipped the next business day for services other than annual cleaning, calibration, and re-certification
* Shipping charges exclude custom brokerage fees, duties, taxes, and VAT. EMEA customers located in zone 5 (customs countries located outside the EU) incur an additional yearly fee to cover shipping costs.
Ultimate Uptime
Available for FaroArm, ScanArm, 8-Axis, Laser Line Probe (LLP), Laser Tracker, and Laser Scanner.
This plan can be purchased at any time during an active service plan/warranty. It includes these benefits when purchased at the point of sale or before the devices current service plan/warranty expiration date.
- Includes everything in the Complete Care Plan
- Shipping charges to and from the factory *
- Loaner device shipped the next business day for all services, including annual cleaning, calibration, and re-certification
* Shipping charges exclude custom brokerage fees, duties, taxes, and VAT. EMEA customers located in zone 5 (customs countries located outside the EU) incur an additional yearly fee to cover shipping costs.
Keep Your Service Plan Current
By keeping your service plan current and active, you will gain peace of mind knowing that repair and service costs are completely covered. Additionally, you will have access to our 24x7 self-help Knowledge Base, our personalized FARONow! portal and FARO certified customer support from experienced agents during normal business hours.
If your service/warranty plan is ending soon, or already expired, it’s quick and easy to get back under an active plan. We’ve introduced a new way to renew your plan for your FARO® hardware and software – our new FARONow! customer service portal. FARONow! personalizes your experience and allows you to:
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Ready to access your portal account?
Create an account or log in with an existing account at faronow.faro.com
See Also
- Self-Help Portal - Your FARO Account, Product Licenses, Warranties, and Support Cases
- Compensation, Calibration, and Certification Standards for FARO Devices
- FARO License Agreement Location
- Servicing Your FARO Device FAQs
- Has FARO approved other companies to repair or certify FARO devices
- Why does a calibration due date not appear on calibration certificates for FARO products
- What is included in the 15-point check that is part of the FaroArm or FARO Gage factory service
- What is included when I send my FARO Laser Scanner Focus3D to the factory for maintenance, re-calibration, and certification service, and how often should I do this
- What is included in the factory certification of a Laser Tracker SMR
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