Artec 3D Ray II

High-Accuracy, Long-Range, and Lightning Fast Wireless 3D Scanner.

The Artec Ray II laser 3D scanner enables you to precisely and rapidly capture large to massive objects, scenes, or areas from up to 130 m away. Expect 3D point accuracy that meets high professional standards and best-in-angular-class accuracy, while performing at lightning-fast speed.

The Artec Ray II is perfect for the precise capture of huge objects such as wind turbines, ship propellers or airplanes, bridges or factory floors, forensic scenes, or archeology sites. This professional LiDAR solution produces 3D scans of the highest quality, whether your application is reverse engineering, inspection, creating true-to-life digital twins, documenting crime scenes, or making change-over-time assessments of civil infrastructure.

The wireless Artec Ray II's lightweight portability makes it easy to take anywhere you need: vehicles can be captured in minutes, aircraft, and full-sized buildings in just a few hours.

Features

 

Comprehensive long-range capture: with the long-range 3D scanner Ray II, the expansive 360°-300° field of view gives you flexibility to capture objects from 0.5 to 130 meters away, and with high accuracy and superior quality.

Onboard control: fuss-free scanning is ensured with the intuitive Ray II - with basic features accessible on board, it's as simple as pressing a button, with no computer or other device needed.

Portable and quick to set up: at just 5kg including the tripod, Ray II 3D scanners need no targets and are ready for full setup in mere seconds.

Technical Specs

Accuracy & Resolution

3D point accuracy:

• 1.9 mm @ 10 m
• 2.9 mm @ 20 m
• 5.3 mm @ 40 m

Angular accuracy:

• 18" (0.87 mm @ 10 m)

Range accuracy:

• 1.0 mm + 10 ppm

Resolution:

• 3 user selectable settings: 3/6/12 mm @ 10 m

Range noise:

• 0.4 mm @ 10 m
• 0.5 mm @ 20 m

Field of View & Range

Field of view:

• 360° (horizontal) / 300° (vertical)

Range:

• 0.5 - 130 m

Speed

3D capture rate:

• Up to 2,000,000 pts/sec

Scanning time without texture @ 10 m:

• 1.7 min @ 3 mm resolution
• 0.85 min @ 6 mm resolution
• 0.4 min @ 12 mm resolution

Scanning time with texture @ 10 m:

• 2.7 min @ 3 mm resolution
• 1.9 min @ 6 mm resolution
• 1.4 min @ 12 mm resolution

Colour Capture

Camera:

• 36 MP 3-camera system captures 432 MPx raw data for calibrated 360° × 300° spherical image

HDR:

• Automatic, 5 brackets

Operation

On scanner:

• Touchscreen control with finger touch, full-colour WVGA graphic display 480 x 800 pixels

Mobile devices:

• Artec Remote app for iOS and Android tablets and smartphones including: Remote control of scan functions, setting selection, launch scanning

Algorithms

Real-time registration:

• Automatic point cloud alignment based on real-time tracking of scanner movement between setups based on Visual Inertial System (VIS) by video-enhanced inertial measurement unit

Automatic removal of moving objects:

• Delete captured data of moving objects using Double Scan

Check & adjust:

• Field procedure for targetless checking of angular parameters

Navigation Sensors

Visual inertial systems:

• Video-enhanced inertial measuring system to track movement of the scanner position relative to the previous setup in real time

Tilt:

• IMU-based, Accuracy: 18" (for upright and upside down setups with +/- 10° inclination)

Geolocator sensors:

• Altimeter, Compass, Global Navigation Satellite System

Interfaces

Wireless:

• Integrated wireless LAN (802.11 b/g/n)

Data storage:

• AS256, 256 GB exchangeable USB 3.0 flash drive

Hardware Specifications

Scanning technology:

• Time of flight enhanced by Waveform Digitizing (WFD) technology

Laser class:

• 1 (in accordance with IEC 60825-1:2014), 1550 nm (invisible)

Dimensions:

• 120 mm x 240 mm x 230 mm / 4.7" x 9.4" x 9.1"

Weight:

• 5.35 kg / 11.7 lbs, nominal (without batteries)

Mounting mechanism:

• Quick mounting on 5/8" stub on lightweight carbon tripod or tripod adapter

Power

Internal battery:

• 2 x AEB364 internal, rechargeable Li-Ion batteries. Duration: typically up to 4 hours. Weight: 340 gr. per battery

External:

• GEV282 AC adapter

Environmental

Operating temperature:

• -5° to +40°C

Storage temperature:

• -40° to +70°C

Operating low temperatures:

• -10° to +40°C

Dust/humidity:

• Solid particle/liquid ingress protection IP54 (IEC 60529)

Applications

Aerospace: Harnessing Ray II's power to capture up to 2 million points per second, now engineers can streamline aircraft inspection, design, development, and testing for faster, safer, and more fuel-efficient flights.

Automotive: Taking just minutes to capture mechanical and irregular shapes and surfaces while detecting hard-to-find imperfections, the Ray II gives automotive specialists high-resolution point clouds for inspections, crash testing, design optimization, and more.

Digital Twins: Ideal for creating digital twin pipelines, the Ray II scanner offers industry-class accuracy, speed, and ease of use for capturing surface data throughout the entire object lifecycle.

Forensics: Investigators can now swiftly document entire scenes and evidence as the portable, wireless Ray II introduces a new era of forensic investigation.

Quality Inspection: Manufacturers and their clients can confidently detect defects and irregularities, accelerating production processes while ensuring the highest product quality control levels.

Reverse Engineering: The Ray II, paired with Artec Studio's scan-to-CAD functionality, stands out among all 3D laser scanners to deliver detail-rich, high-quality scans that expedite reverse engineering workflows with unrivaled, metrology-grade precision.

Industrial Design & Manufacturing: Unveiling a wealth of 3D detail, the portable Ray II empowers designers and engineers to refine CAD projects, streamlining prototyping and design processes for large objects and machinery.

Heritage Preservation: Cultural & heritage preservation specialists can digitally safeguard priceless sites and objects with the Ray II, while enabling regular inspections and the power to transform scans into breathtaking 3D models for virtual exhibitions.

Science & Education: Researchers and educators benefit from the Ray II's speed and ease of use, gaining insight and knowledge across various disciplines through razor-sharp 3D scans with vibrant HDR textures.

Civil Infrastructure: The Ray II takes infrastructure inspection and design up to the next level, capturing structures with world-class precision and speed, improving driving safety and resilience in construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, wind turbines, tunnels, dams, and more.

Archaeology: Boasting innovative technology, the Ray II equips archaeologists with the power to easily generate research-ready 3D excavation documentation, preserve artifacts and fossils digitally, and conduct detailed site analyses.

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