Firmware and Installation Instructions for the Focus3D X 30/130/330

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Quick Steps

The latest version of the FARO^® Laser Scanner Focus^3D X30/130/330 and FARO^® Laser Scanner Focus^3D X130/330 HDR firmware is Rev. 5.5.8.50259, released 08 Jun 2017.

Click here to download the firmware.
Unzip the firmware file.
Transfer 1_firmware.LsSetup from the computer to the Scanner.
Transfer 2_firmware.LsSetup from the computer to the Scanner.
Confirm results.

What is New

Click here to download the latest release notes and get details about what has changed.

Who Needs This Upgrade

If your scanner was serviced by FARO after 08 Jun 2017, the latest firmware was loaded by the service technician. You can check the firmware version number to be sure you have the latest.

On the Scanner, go to Manage > General Settings > Scanner Details.
If the firmware version number is Rev. 5.5.8.50259, you have the latest firmware and no further action is necessary.
If you have an earlier version, upgrade the firmware as instructed in this article.

Video

This 4.5-minute YouTube video highlights some of the powerful features of the Focus^3D Laser Scanner and SCENE software. If you cannot access YouTube, the video can be downloaded here.

Overview

Without the right firmware, your FARO scanner might not work correctly. When FARO releases new firmware or FARO^® SCENE software you may have to upgrade the firmware installed on your computer and scanner. The firmware latest version is compatible with any model of the supported hardware and software listed here.

WARNING: Downloading firmware from a source other than explicitly provided by FARO may void your warranty and cause damage to your scanner.

Prepare

Please review this table before you begin to ensure your success.

Time to Complete	This procedure may take up to 60 minutes and must not be interrupted or the upgrade may not work..
Skills Needed	Knowledge of Windows at the operating system level General computer skills
Prerequisites	Internet connection Computer you use with the scanner SD card you use with the scanner Storage media for saving files, such as a flash drive
Supported Hardware	FARO^® Laser Scanner Focus^3D X30/130/330 FARO^® Laser Scanner Focus^3D X130/330 HDR
Supported Software	For the Focus^3D X 30/130/330, SCENE 5.0 and later For the Focus^3D X130/330 HDR, SCENE 6.0 and later

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Unzip the Firmware File

After you have downloaded the latest firmware, write down the number that appears after Rev in the .zip file name (x.x.x.xxxxx).
Unzip the file to your desktop. The .zip file contains two files.
1_firmware.LsSetup
2_firmware.LsSetup
Go to Transfer 1_firmware.LsSetup From the Computer to the Laser Scanner to continue.

Transfer 1_firmware.LsSetup From the Computer to the Scanner

Ensure that your scanner has a fully charged battery, then using the scanner's power supply, plug the scanner into an electrical power socket. This ensures that if there is a power outage the upgrade will not be interrupted.
Take the SD card out of the scanner and put it into your computer.
Open the SD card with Windows Explorer. At the top level, there are at least two folders: Preview and Scans. You may also have an Updates folder. If it exists, delete it. Make sure that you do not use the existing Updates folder.
Create a new Updates folder at the top level. Make sure you capitalize the U.
Copy the 1_firmware.LsSetup file into the new Updates folder and rename the file to firmware.LsSetup.
Remove the SD card from your computer using the Windows safe removal option, and put the SD card into the scanner.
On the scanner, go to Manage > Service > Firmware Update and press the Update button. The update runs, completing in about 5 to10 minutes. When the screen goes white, the scanner reboots.
After the reboot, take SD card out of the scanner and put it into your computer.
Go to Transfer 2_firmware.LsSetup From the Computer to the Focus^3D to continue.

Transfer 2_firmware.LsSetup From the Computer to the Scanner

Open the SD card with Windows File Explorer. Delete the Updates folder from the SD card. Make sure that you do not use the existing Updates folder
Create a new Updates folder at the top level. Make sure you capitalize the U.
Copy 2_firmware.LsSetup into the new Updates folder and rename it to firmware.LsSetup..
Remove the SD card from your computer using the Windows safe removal option, and put the SD card into the scanner.
On the scanner, go to Manage > Service > Firmware Update and press the Update button. The update runs, completing in about 45 minutes. When it is finished, the scanner reboots.
Go to Confirm Results to continue.

Confirm Results

Check that the correct revision number appears.

Go to Manage > General Settings > Scanner Details.
Check that the Firmware Revision matches the number you wrote down in the Unzip the Firmware File section above.

Your scanner is ready to use.