Qidenus Robotic Book Scanner is a fully automated, market-leading book scanner designed for large scale book digitization and 24/7 operation. This robotic book scanner with an 80 degree V-shaped book cradle and automatic glass plate is compliant with the FADGI and Metamorfoze preservation standards and features one-of-a-kind, patented automatic page turning system (the Bionic Finger). The Bionic Finger system mimics the natural movement of a human finger, ensuring that every page is handled precisely, delicately and with utmost care even in full-automatic mode.
Qidenus Robotic Book Scanner is available in A2 & A3 + sizes, scans virtually all types of books, offers scan speeds of up to 2.500 pages / hour, handles originals of up to 160 mm thick, utilizes the latest high-end CMOS sensors, and produces archival-grade images. This unique book scanner by Qidenus Technologies (an iGuana company) can also switch to semi-automatic and manual operating modes with a mere push of a button.
| Specifications | Description |
|---|---|
| Operating Modes & Scan Speed | 3 in 1 : Fully Automatic, Semi-Automatic, Manual 2.500 pages / hour |
| Book Cradle | 80° opening angle Automatized side flaps Adjustable book spine support |
| Glass plate | V-shaped glass plate Aluminum light weight frame Hardened / double coated / 3 mm thick glass Customizable (glass, acryl, easy mount) |
| Page Turning Technology | Patented Bionic Finger System in correspondence with its unique single page control guarantees automated page separation & turning |
| Single Page Control | Light density sensors ensure automatic measurement of page density and gurantee that only one page is turned and scanned at a time |
| Lighting System | Specially designed LED – museum standards No UV / IR |
| Paper Weight & Quality | 30 – 350 g/m² in all textures and qualities Can scan brittle, acid, torn and single pages |
| CMOS Capturing System | Canon D-SLR 700D, Canon D-SLR 5D Mark III, Nikon D-SLR D810, Canon 5DS / 5DS R Compatible with all future camera developments |
| Optical Lens Systems | Sigma 30 mm, Carl Zeiss 35 mm Distagon T, Carl Zeiss 50 mm Makro Planar, Canon / Carl Zeiss / Sigma Compatible with all future lense developments |
| Automatic Processing | Creation of templates with pre-defined settings for fast processing |
| Image Formats | JPEG, TIFF, GIF, RAW, PDF, PDF OCR, XML; Additional format implementation on demand |
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Key Qidenus Robotic Book Scanner Features
- Patented page turning technology (Bionic Finger)
- Manual, semi- and fully-automatic operating modes
- Available in A2 and A3+ sizes
- 80-degree V-shaped book cradle
- Scan speeds up to 2,500 pages/hour
Qidenus Technologies is an iGuana company.
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