SECO 6704-001 230 mm Scanner Sphere for 3D Laser Scanning

Overview

The SECO 6704-001 230 mm Scanner Sphere is a lightweight reference target designed for terrestrial 3D laser scanning, point-cloud registration, survey control, and related reality-capture workflows.

Manufactured from aluminum, the sphere has a 230 mm diameter with specified accuracy of less than 2 mm. Its non-glare white finish provides a consistent surface for scanner recognition while helping reduce reflections under bright indoor or outdoor lighting.

A female 5/8-11 threaded mount allows the sphere to attach to compatible survey poles, tripods, magnetic mounts, and other scanning accessories. The center height is 114 mm when measured from the flat bottom surface.

Key Features

• Lightweight 3D scanner reference sphere
• SECO part number: 6704-001
• 230 mm sphere diameter
• Specified accuracy of less than 2 mm
• Aluminum construction
• Painted non-glare white
• Designed for terrestrial 3D laser scanning
• Suitable for point-cloud registration workflows
• Female 5/8-11 threaded mounting connection
• Compatible with appropriate survey poles and mounts
• Center height of 114 mm from the bottom flat
• Available through authorized SECO dealers

Reference Sphere for 3D Laser Scanning

The SECO 6704-001 provides a clearly defined reference object that can be captured from multiple scanner positions.

Scanner spheres are commonly used to support:

• Point-cloud registration
• Scan-position alignment
• Multi-scan projects
• Survey control integration
• Quality-control checks
• As-built documentation
• Structural and industrial scanning
• Building information modeling workflows

The sphere should be placed where it remains visible from the required scan positions. Registration capability and recognition range depend on the scanner, software, distance, point density, and project conditions.

230 mm Diameter

The scanner sphere has a specified diameter of:

• 230 mm
• Approximately 9.06 in

Its full spherical profile allows it to be observed from multiple directions without requiring the target face to be aimed directly toward the scanner.

Less Than 2 mm Accuracy

The SECO 6704-001 has a specified dimensional accuracy of less than 2 mm.

Maintaining a consistent sphere shape and diameter helps compatible scanning software identify the center of the target within captured point-cloud data.

Non-Glare White Finish

The sphere is painted white with a non-glare finish.

This surface helps reduce bright reflections and provides consistent scanner visibility under changing indoor and outdoor lighting conditions.

Lightweight Aluminum Construction

The scanner sphere is manufactured from lightweight aluminum.

Its construction provides a balance of rigidity, durability, and manageable transport weight for scanning crews who regularly reposition targets throughout a project.

Female 5/8-11 Mounting Connection

A female 5/8-11 thread is integrated into the sphere for attachment to compatible mounting equipment.

Possible mounting options include:

• Survey poles
• Prism poles
• Tripods
• Magnetic mounts
• Wall or structural mounts
• Scanner sphere adapters
• Other accessories with a male 5/8-11 connection

Always verify the mount’s stability and thread compatibility before beginning a scanning project.

114 mm Center Height

The center of the sphere is positioned 114 mm above the flat bottom surface.

This known center-height dimension can be used when establishing target coordinates or incorporating the sphere into a controlled survey and scanning workflow.

Ideal Applications

• Terrestrial 3D laser scanning
• Point-cloud registration
• Scan alignment
• Reality capture
• As-built surveying
• Building documentation
• Structural scanning
• Industrial measurement
• BIM data collection
• Facility mapping
• Deformation monitoring
• Engineering surveys

Technical Specifications

What’s Included

• 1 × SECO 230 mm Scanner Sphere
• SECO p/n: 6704-001
• 1 × Integrated female 5/8-11 threaded mount

Survey pole, tripod, magnetic mount, threaded adapter, scanner, and other accessories are sold separately.

Reliable Reference Target for Point-Cloud Registration

The SECO 6704-001 combines a precise 230 mm spherical profile, lightweight aluminum construction, non-glare white finish, and standard 5/8-11 mounting connection. It provides a practical reference target for professional 3D scanning, scan registration, and reality-capture projects.