Guide to Reference Spheres

Are you looking for the perfect reference sphere for your fields of application? Do you lose track of the variety of reference sphere types? Benefit from the following overview to find quickly the reference sphere that is perfectly suited for your demands. The overview covers the spheres provided by Laserscanning Europe GmbH.

You find further product information in Laserscanning Europe’s online shop. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us (phone: +49 (0) 391 62 69 960, e-mail: info@laserscanning-europe.com).
 

	Basic	Flexi	UltraX	Traveler	XXL	Prism Sphere (Ø 145mm)	Prism Sphere (Ø 100mm)
Ø 145mm							x
Ø 145mm*1	x	x	x	x		x
Ø 200mm					x
Magnet base*2	x	x	x	x	x	x
Usage for permanent marking*3	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Registration via mini prism*4	x	x	x	x	x	mini prism integrated	mini prism integrated
Fitting for optional adapters*5	x	x	x	x	x
Set optional with reference sphere pedestals	x	x	x	x	sphere pedestals separately available	sphere pedestal separately available
Usage and storage recommended at following temperature range*6	0° to +50°*7	-20° to +50°*7	-50° to +70°	-20° to +50°*7	0° to 50°*7	-50° to +70°
Number of spheres in a set	6	6	6	6	2	1	1
Recommended usage	suited for tacheometric determination of reference points	suited for daily use	for highly accurate measurements (industrial applications, quality assurance)	suited for daily use and especially for traveling	for scanning objects with large size	suited for connecting laser scan data and tacheometric measurements	suited for connecting laser scan data and tacheometric measurements
Further characteristics	sphere resists normal stresses M8 female thread	sphere is very robust and long-lasting integrated shock absorber scratch-proof surface due to special coating M8 female thread	up to 20 times more precise than standard 3D laser scanners M8 female thread	M8 female thread sphere with the smallest pack size (The sphere can be taken to pieces.) delivery contents include a bag in addition to a bag	sphere resists normal stresses with further accessories (tripod adapter, prism pole adapter) available as a set M8 female thread	M8 female thread with a magnet screwed-in sphere with integrated prism mirror prism constant: -34.4mm / Leica: 0mm	5/8" male thread or 5/8" female thread sphere with integrated prism mirror prism constant: -34.4mm / Leica: 0mm
Price*8	599.00 € per set	749.00 € per set	960.00 € per set	1,299.00 € per set	395.00 € per s Set	399.00 € per sphere	379.00 € per sphere

^*1 145mm is a standard diameter that is supported by all customary laser scanners (e g. FARO Focus3D).

^*2 The magnet base allows easy attachment of the sphere to magnetic surfaces. For permanent marking of the sphere’s positions, measurement point stickers, measuring point disks and precision measuring point disks are a great solution. Marking the positions is especially advantageous for scanning at a subsequent date and for repeated measurements.

^*3 Laser scanner reference points can be marked out permanently, for instance on fixed M8 thread rods/bolts. Reference spheres with such a characteristic have a female thread and, thus, can be screwed onto the reference points.

^*4 The integrated ball screw as well as the precise fabrication allow the detection of the reference sphere by use of our mini prism.

^*5 By means of special adapters, you can attach the spheres to your standard accessories (e. g. surveying tripods, tachymeter rods etc.) or to unusual surfaces (e. g. window panes).

^*6 All reference spheres are approved for the working area (ambient temperature) of scanners. This temperature usually amounts to 0 to 50 degrees.

^*7 When the sphere is used at very cold ambient temperatures (< -5 degrees), the painted surface might be damaged.

^*8 As of September 2017. We reserve the right to modify our prices at any time.