METIS EDS ALPHA

The EDS ALPHA boasts an advanced V-Table design, coupled with specialised software tools for secure positioning of originals at various angles. METIS tailored the V-Table for the delicate handling of different types of originals, including antique books with limited opening angles. It can scan large items (books, maps, drawings, etc.) up to the A2 format and up to 10 cm in thickness. With METIS' exclusive "shape recognition" and "curvature correction" seamlessly integrated into the EDS software, real-time detection of document shapes and rapid deskewing of acquired images ensure impeccable results.

The EDS software has the advanced capability of recognising not just the shapes of pages but also the subtle movements of the operator's fingers. It also includes an automatic initiation feature that smoothly starts the scanning process when the operator's fingers are successfully recognised.

Upon recognition, the EDS software seamlessly executes automatic curvature correction and proficiently removes recognised fingers from the captured image.

The EDS ALPHA comes with two USB hubs for easy connections, such as for the foot pedal, keyboard/mouse, and an external HD. It includes a USB foot pedal that allows hands-free control for initiating a new scan.

The EDS ALPHA’s integrated zoom optics offer the user flexibility in adjusting the maximum scan size and resolution according to their needs, enabling optimal acquisition of originals up to the A2 format with a maximum of 600 PPI.

Setting a new standard in scanning excellence, the EDS stands out with unmatched image quality that surpasses industry norms. With advanced capabilities that ensure superior clarity, it becomes the top choice for users valuing cutting-edge technology.

Renowned for its rapid scanning capabilities, the EDS ensures swift workflows. This makes it the ideal choice for those prioritising speed and productivity.

Extremely simple to use thanks to the EDS software’s user-friendly “icon-based” interface which also supports touch screens.

• Supported Digital Cameras:

1. Canon EOS R10 mirrorless 24.2 Megapixels
2. Canon EOS 850D reflex 24 Megapixels

• Integrated Zoom optics with motorised focus. The EDS software supports several optics
• Integrated sensors for real-time reading of exposure, colour temperature and automatic focus
• Adjustable working area: it includes the V-table which consists of two tiltable, shiftable and fully independent plates which can be easily adaptable to different needs and perfectly accommodate even difficult originals such as old and fragile books with limited opening
• Maximum acquisition format: higher than the A2 format; A2 = 594 x 420 mm (23.4 x 16.54 in)
• Adjustable optical resolution from about 242 PPI to about 600PPI
• Adjustable output resolution
• Acquisition time < 1 second; full cycle time, between one acquisition and the next one, including acquisition, processing and saving: ~ 2 seconds
• Parallel image processing and saving do not affect the acquisition time; thanks to the powerful algorithms the processing and saving time is usually extremely fast and is completed in less of one second
• Lighting kit: optional
• Dimensions: width 67 cm (26,38 in), depth 71 cm (27,95 in); height 80 cm (31,50 in); width with the lighting Kit: about 115 cm (45,27 in)
• Weights: 24 Kg (52,91 lb) without camera, computer and monitor; weight of the lighting kit: 2,5 Kg (5,51 lb)
• PC minimal Specifications: i5 Intel Processor and 8GB RAM; 2 x USB ­2.0 and 2 x USB ­3.0 ports; Windows 10 64bit.

• Color, grayscale or black/white 1bit
• Automatic or manual exposure control
• Automatic or manual focus control
• Automatic or manual grey balance control (light colour temperature compensation)
• Software control of image exposure and contrast
• Automatic and manual Crop
• Automatic deskew and curvature correction
• Light uniformity correction filter
• Paper color correction
• Automatic book centre and shape recognition
• Automatic Book page split with user-definable overlap
• User-definable image orientation
• Automatic Finger recognition and removal filter
• Unsharp masking filter
• “Live Video” function allows real-time control over the scanning area; this is particularly useful in order to maximise image quality and to perfectly position the original respect to the camera
• Image review and navigator tools with a full resolution image viewer
• Add/remove/insert shot button
• Automatic image naming with user-selectable rules (manual naming, programmable increments, etc.)
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Image saving in TIFF, JPEG, JPEG2000, BMP, PNG, PDF, PDF-A, PDF Multipage, TIFF Multi-page, TIFFG4 1bit
• Automatic JOB handling with full image and shooting parameters save and reuse

and much more.