Faro ScanPlan 2D Handheld Mapper Laser Scanner
These are FARO’s published specifications; global accuracy also depends on the SLAM registration and the geometry of the surveyed area. Long paths without loop closures, narrow tunnels, stairs, and similar conditions can reduce accuracy.
| Specification | FARO ScanPlan |
|---|---|
| Type | Handheld 2D laser mapper |
| Laser | Class 1, 905 nm |
| Horizontal FOV | 230° |
| Angular step | 0.25° |
| Scan rate | 40 Hz |
| Data acquisition | 28,800 points/sec |
| Range, white surface | 0–20 m |
| Range, dark-gray surface | 0–8 m |
| Accuracy ≤3 m | ±3 cm |
| Accuracy >3 m | <1.5% |
| Weight incl. battery | 1.5 kg |
| Battery | About 2 hours |
| Operating temperature | −10 to +40 °C |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi / USB |
| Storage | 100 GB internal SSD |
How it works
1. Scan → Walk through the building with the ScanPlan.
2. Map → The integrated 2D LiDAR and IMU track the walls and movement.
3. Visualize → The floor plan appears in real time on an Android/iPhone device.
4. Process → ScanPlan data can be brought into FARO Zone 2D for tracing, doors, symbols and reporting.
Typical applications
- Building floor-plan capture
- 2D as-built documentation
- Construction-site documentation
- Facility/property management
- Scan planning for larger 3D laser-scanning projects
- Fire/pre-incident planning
- Crime-scene documentation
- Security and threat assessment
Important in 2026
The ScanPlan is not a current standalone FARO product. FARO officially discontinued the ScanPlan 2D Handheld Mapper as a standalone product on April 30, 2022, and now classifies it as legacy hardware.
So if you’re considering buying a used ScanPlan, the condition of the scanner, battery, compatible smartphone/app, firmware, and availability of software/support are particularly important.
In short: ScanPlan is much more of a fast 2D floor-plan mapper than a conventional 3D terrestrial laser scanner. It is useful when you need a quick building layout rather than dense 3D point clouds.
If you’re evaluating it against the Leica iCON iCS50, FARO Blink, or FARO Focus, I can also make a technical comparison table showing accuracy, range, scanning method, output, applications, and current/legacy status.
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