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SURPHASER

For more than 20 years some of the highest-level scientific minds have been engaged in the research and development of Surphaser products. The underlying rangefinding technology was developed originally with the aim of providing “engineering quality” data over large volumes. Early generations had relatively limited (<20m) range but with the capability of sub-mm accuracy for these applications. However more recently the product line has expanded to include scan ranges up to 150m and beyond.

Features

Surphaser
  • High scanning speed (up to 1.2 million pps) combined with high accuracy and ultra-low noise levels.
  • Five configurable models, see product table below and datasheets for full details.
  • Versatile units offering data quality for both large volume metrology and survey applications
  • Robust, dust- and splash-resistant design allows Surphaser to operate in industrial and outdoor environments
  • Export of clean and accurate datasets into many 3rd party point cloud processing applications (Polyworks, RealWorks Survey, Leica Cyclone, Geomagic, etc.)
  • Light and portable – fits in a carry-on case approved for cabin luggage for most domestic airlines.

Typical Applications

  • Reverse Engineering
  • Dimensional control
  • Large Volume Metrology (Aerospace engineering is a major application area for example)
  • As-built documentation
  • Forensics
  • Special effects and animation
Surphaser

Technical specification

Model and Mode* Image Recommended Work range in m Measurement noise in mm (90% Ref.) Precision in mm Laser class Colour camera
75USR 80USR
HQ
0.25 - 2.5
0.25 - 3.0
0.025 at 0.3 – 2m
0.045 at 0.3 – 4m
< 0.15 at 1.5m
< 0.25 at 1.5m
3R visible (685nm)
1 (1550nm)
Integrated
100HSX-SR 1 - 7 0.024 at 4m < 0,3 at 3m 3R visible (685nm) Option
100HSX-IR
HS* HQ
1 - 50
1 - 35
0.16 at 10m
0.07 at 10m
< 0.7 at 15m
< 0.35 at 5m
3R visible (685nm) Option
400
HS* HQ HP
1 - 250
1 - 140
1 - 110
0.1 at 1 - 30m
0.07 at 1 - 30m
0.2 at 1 - 30m
< 0.9 at 15m
< 0.7 at 15m
< 0.9 at 15m
1 (1550nm) Integrated
410
HS* HQ HP
0.4 - 70
0.4 - 70
0.4 - 70
0.09 at 0.4 - 30m
0.06 at 0.4 - 30m
0.15 at 0.4 - 30m
< 0.9 at 15m
< 0.7 at 15m
< 0.9 at 15m
1 (1550nm) Integrated
*Software selectable

Product data sheets

Surphaser Model 75USR – view here

Surphaser Model 80USR – view here

Surphaser Model 100-SR/IR – view here

Surphaser Model 400 – view here

Surphaser Model 410 – view here

Case studies and articles

U.K. Based Service Providers

  • Luminous Group - Surphaser and other products – view here
  • OR3D - Surphaser and other products – view here

North America Based Service Providers

Case studies by U.S.A. resellers

  • The Surphaser Goes to Church and Prayers Get Answered  – view here
  • Scanning of a BMW vehicle  – view here
  • Scanning of large transformers  – view here
  • 3D scanning for Bus 19 peace memorial (free account needed for complete article) – view here
  • Aircraft OML Reverse Engineering Enables Complex CFD Analysis (free account needed for complete article) – view here

Apollo 11 Capsule Scanning (Surphaser and other products)

European Reseller Pages

Other Articles

  • Scanning locomotives for production of model kits  – view here
  • 3D Scanning of Long Track Radar Vehicle (Surphaser and others) – view here
  • Scanning hydro turbines' geometry - view here
  • Laser 3D scanning of turbine wheels - view here
  • Calibration of vessel tanks with the use of 3D laser scanning - view here
  • Measuring surface damage of power station furnace pipes – (measuring surface erosion pdf) – view here
  • Adding colour to point clouds using the iSTAR camera – (Surphaser25HSX-iSTAR.pdf) – view here

Youtube Videos

  • SurphSLAM – product presently on hold – view here
  • Scans of conical bottom precipitation vessels – view here
  • Monument documentation – view here
  • EMS (US Reseller) Product Presentation – view here
  • Apollo 11 Command Module | 3D Documentation – view here

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