eScan

Open System

A fully configurable book scanner for both

self-service and production scanning

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Compliant with industry imaging standards

Scan time under 1 second at 400 x 400 dpi

Automatic focus, cropping and page detection

Software for production or public access

The eScan Open System is the first fully configurable book scanner designed to fill the specific needs of libraries, archives, service bureaus, and digitization departments around the world. Simple enough for the average library patron and advanced enough for a professional, the eScan can be used for a variety of applications. With both the hardware and software being fully customizable, the eScan Open System can be configured to provide universities, archives, public libraries, service bureaus, and museums with the best configuration for their needs.

Configurable scanner to meet user needs

Image Quality

The eScan Open System configured with the Eagle camera, is compliant with FADGI, ISO 19264 and Metamorfoze imaging standards. This is the only true archival scanner designed for both public access usage as well as mass digitization.

71 megapixel CMOS Eagle Camera
FAGI 3 Star Compliant
5.6 lp/mm at 300 dpi
Captures up to 600 dpi (400 dpi optical)

Scanning

With high quality and speed being key features for all of i2s products, the eScan Open System is designed to capture images at 400 dpi across the full 15.7 x 22 inch scan surface with an under 1 second scanning time for efficient and quick production.

Under 1 second scan time
Multiple Scan Triggers (foot pedal, scan glass, keyboard, software)
1.95'' depth of field
Consistent focal distance from camera
Scan to PDF, TIFF, JPG, JPEG2000, BMP, PNG, DNG

Eagle Camera

Eagle camera, offered by i2s and sold through Image Retrieval, is a high resolution efficiency camera with 71Mpixels for high quality digitization needs. This is a true archival camera designed to provide the highest levels of image fidelity and lightning fast scan speeds.

Eagle Camera Advantages:

SIGMA optics and processing algorithms give the best quality images in the center as well as the corners
Real time color preview
No mechanical shutter
Auto-focus
One shot capture
6.7 lp/mm at 400 dpi
3.14 inch depth of field

Additional Features

Output to Hard drive, network, USB, Email, Printer, Google Drive, Dropbox, or FTP
Fully Customizable Scanner
Curvature Correction
Finger Masking
Auto Deskew
Table-top or walk-up scanner height
Multiple output option per scan
Book cradle option for books up to 6 inches
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for Searchable PDF output
1-Year Service Agreement with Hardware Warranty

Automatic Features

The eScan Open System comes with fully automatic settings such as cropping, focus, exposure time and lighting to offer customizable tools with a user friendly interface suitable for patrons or experienced archivists.

Auto Calibration (focus, exposure, lighting correction, and color balance)
Automatic page detection (single sheet or open book)
Automatic cropping (2 page spread or crop down the gutter)

Accessories

For easier, more efficient scanning, our accessories are specifically designed to make your projects more streamlined.

Motorized book cradle – Supports the binding of thin and thick books to create an even scan surface
Scan glass – keeps the pages flat for a flat and consistent scanning surface
LED lighting bar – allows for good lighting in almost any type of environment
16/9 touchscreen monitor – for a quicker, more intuitive way to interact with your computer

Included Software

LIMB Capture

LIMB Capture is an easy to use software that captures and enhances initial scans on any scanner with powerful features such as auto detection, auto calibration and exporting to most standard formats. Included with scanner.

Production and public access interface options
Compliant with FADGI 3 Star, Metamorfoze and ISO 19264
Customizable exporting options
Compatible with any scanner and LIMB products

Optional Software

Scantheus

Scantheus is a powerful, new book scanning software designed to meet demanding modern production needs with an array of robust yet simple features. Scantheus is able to run on the i2s CopiBook OS, eScan Open System, IImage Retrieval’s Gemini scanner and the Nikon D810 DSLR camera. Can be purchased separately.

Simple interface
Customizable camera settings
Ability to define fixed scan area
Can automatically scan after each page turn

LIMB Suite

The LIMB Suite is a comprehensive software suite that covers all aspects of the digitization process. It is compatible with every scanner from initial scans to final export for publishing, online distribution and long term archiving. Can be purchased separately.

Step by step tools
Ability to add metadata & convert formats
Easy exporting & sharing
Intuitive workflow interface

Technical Specifications

Scan format

Multiple Formats: TIFF, JPEG, BMP, PDF, JPEG2000
Output Destinations: email, USB,printers, cloud, network, LIMB gallery, archiving platforms, and social networks
Windows 7 Platform