i2S Quartz A0

Premium A0+ Scanner for Cultural Heritage Digitization

The i2S Quartz A0 is one of the most advanced A0+ planetary scanners available today, designed for libraries, archives, and institutions that require exceptional image quality, productivity, and document safety. As part of the renowned i2S DigiBook product line, the Quartz A0 combines precision engineering with cutting-edge imaging technology to deliver outstanding results for even the most challenging preservation projects.

 

 

Key Benefits of the i2S Quartz A0

Outstanding Image Quality

Engineered by i2S—a global leader in industrial imaging—the Quartz A0 ensures the highest level of capture fidelity. Its carefully calibrated combination of sensor, optics, lighting, and image processing delivers:

  • Exceptional resolution uniformity across the entire A0+ format

  • Accurate color reproduction and tonal consistency

  • Minimal noise and excellent sharpness

  • Compliance with FADGI and Metamorfoze preservation imaging standards

This makes the Quartz A0 ideal for digitizing heritage materials where accuracy and integrity are essential.

High Productivity Without Compromise

The Quartz A0 is optimized to deliver fast, reliable digitization while maintaining premium image quality. Thanks to its:

  • High-performance camera system

  • Intelligent capture workflow

  • Fast processing and file handling

  • Optimized scan-to-save sequence

Operators can achieve impressive throughput during large-scale digitization campaigns.

Designed for Operator Comfort

Every detail of the Quartz A0 has been created to enhance ease of use. Ergonomic features include:

  • Intuitive control panel placement

  • Smooth scanning workflow

  • Automatic functions that reduce repetitive tasks

  • User-friendly Limb software interface

These refinements help operators work more efficiently and comfortably over long digitization sessions.

Versatile for a Wide Range of Materials

The Quartz A0 supports multiple configurations and accessories, allowing institutions to digitize both standard and specialty materials. Available options include:

  • Adjustable book cradles (25 cm or 50 cm)

  • V-shape cradle

  • Assisted glass plate system

  • Backlight / transparency unit

  • Lighting table

  • Vacuum table system

This flexibility makes it possible to safely capture books, maps, oversized documents, manuscripts, registers, artwork, drawings, negatives, and more.

Reliability

The i2S Quartz A0 is engineered with a strict end-to-end quality process—from design to manufacturing—to ensure exceptional reliability and long-term stability. i2S systems have been deployed worldwide for more than two decades, with hundreds of Quartz-series scanners operating successfully across more than 380 institutions, including libraries, archives, universities, and service bureaus.

Many Quartz A0 units run two full 8-hour shifts daily without performance issues, demonstrating the machine’s durability and low maintenance requirements. i2S operates under a certified ISO 9001 quality management system, guaranteeing consistent production standards and dependable performance

Document Preservation

The Quartz A0 is designed specifically for the safe digitization of delicate and historically valuable materials. Every component that interacts with the document is engineered to minimize handling stress, including:

  • Smooth, accessible scanning area

  • Controlled and adjustable glass pressure

  • Preservation-friendly book cradle options

  • Low-heat, uniform LED lighting

This careful design ensures that fragile books, manuscripts, oversized items, and sensitive originals can be digitized with maximum protection and minimum physical contact—helping institutions preserve their collections while achieving high-quality digital results.

Camera Quartz HD

    • The CCD camera offers a 600 x 600 dpi optical resolution on A0 format, up to 800 x 800 dpi on A1 and 1000 x 1000 dpi on A2.
    • Resolution efficiency is up to 9 lp / mm at 600 x 600 dpi
    • Images are compliant with FADGI and Metamorfoze image quality guidelines.
    • Focus is motorized and automatic.
    • Scan time is less than 22,5s for an A0 scan at 400 x 400 dpi optical.
    • No image distortion: distance and angle between the camera and the document is fixed and the camera is always perpendicular to the document.

The lighting system

    • Relief enhancement system.
    • Lighting below the operator’s eyes level.

RELIEF ENHANCEMENT

SupraScan™ Quartz A0 has the ability to digitize using only one lateral light (right or left). This exclusive feature allows you to enhance the relief of documents or objects and give a better value to your images.

SupraScan Quartz A0 overview

Software

    • An easy to use GUI (Graphical User Interface).
    • Multiple saving frames with customized outputs.
    • Thumbnails flow to check/delete/add/insert images.
    • Production environment: login, metadata tagging, METS outputs…
    • Operates on Windows 7, 64 bits platforms.

Smart Scanner

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    • Automatic calibration mode (assisted and manual modes also available).
    • Batches of image processing and compression.
    • Automatic and real-time image quality control.
    • Easy integration into workflow solutions.
    • A remote maintenance function.

Largest A0 format on the market

SupraScan™ Quartz A0 offers you the largest scanning size on the A0 book scanners market with a maximum scanning dimension of 1250 x 870 mm (49.0” x 34.2”).

DIGITIZATION

TYPE

Planetary scanner

MODELS

SupraScan™ Quartz A0
SupraScan™ Quartz A0 HD

CAMERA

Tri-linear CCD sensor
Automatic Focus

OPTICAL RESOLUTIONS

600 x 600 dpi optical on A0 format

OUTPUT

24 bits for color, 8 bits in grayscale,1 bit in binary

STANDARDS

Compliant with Metamorfoze and FADGI standards

LIGHTING

High frequency fluorescent lamps, adapted to matt and bright documents.
Relief enhancement on documents or objects

LIGHTING CORRECTION

Embedded and in real-time

DRIVER

API

SIZES HANDLED

FORMATS

DIN A0/ E

MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS

870 mm (34.2”) (h) x 1250 mm (49”) (w)

MAXIMUM THICKNESS

25 cm (7.8”) – 50 cm (19.7”) with optional book cradle

MAXIMUM WEIGHT

25 kg (55 lbs) – 40 kg (88 lbs) with optional book cradle

IMAGES

MIN. SCREEN RESOLUTION

1920 (w) x 1080 (v) pixels (full HD)

ENHANCEMENTS

Manual deskew, sharpen filter, white balance

STORAGE

Fast data transfer to local hard drive or network

FILE FORMATS

TIFF, TIFF G4, TIFF Multipage, TIFF LZW, DNG, PNG, JPEG, JPEG 2000, PDF

SCAN TIME

300 x 300 dpi optical

8,5 s on A0 format

400 x 400 dpi optical

22,5 s on A0 format

600 x 600 dpi optical

34 s on A0 format

SOFTWARE

PLATFORM

Windows 7, 64 bits

LANGUAGES

Multilingual operator interface

SAVING

Images saved during scanning process

SCAN SEQUENCES

Next scan launched immediately after the previous scan is done

IMAGE CONTROL

Images displayed during scanning

COLOR PROFILE

ICC profile management

IMAGE PROCESSING

Processing and compression during scanning

OPTIONAL PROCESSING

Batch of image processing: page splitting, cropping, deskew, book fold
correction, finger masking, smart binarisation, areas detection, etc.)
Batch of image compression

ACCESSORIES

INCLUDED

SupraScan™ workstation server with scanner interface board
ICC chart
Usb footswitch

OPTIONAL

Motorized A1 book cradle 25
Motorized A1 glass plate with pressure control
Motorized A0 book cradle 50
Assisted A0 glass plate
A0 vacuum table

OTHERS

WARRANTY

12 months hardware and software warranty included
Warranty extensions available up to 5 years

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

DIMENSIONS (excluding PC)

2220 mm (w) x 1550 mm (d) x 2220 mm (h)
87.40” (w) x 61.02” (d) x 87.40” (h)

TOTAL WEIGHT

170 kg (375 lbs)

ELECTRICAL POWER

220 V – 50 Hz, 110 V – 60 Hz
500 VA max

OPERATING TEMPERATURE

Between 10°C / 50°F and 30° / 86°F

CERTIFICATIONS

CE / FCC part 15 conformity
Low voltage electrical safety EN60950
radio electrical disturbances
EN55022, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3
electromagnetic immunity EN55024

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