The device is intended for advanced authenticity verification of passports, ID cards, travel documents, passport stamps, banknotes, driving licences, vehicle registration certificates and other vehicle related documents, signatures and handwritten records, paintings, revenue stamps and other security documents.
The device is made as a single unit for desktop use. It is used with a built-in PC (may be connected to an external PC via USB 3.0) and fully controlled through "Regula Forensic Studio" software interface (supplied with a unit). The device is equipped with a high resolution spectrometer, hyperspectral imaging module, light source for anti-Stokes luminescence, XY translation stage, modules for reading MRZ, RFID chips, hidden image (IPI), 1D and 2D barcodes.
Being the best in class for advanced document examination, Regula 4308 has been developed and produced with the use of the latest hi-tech innovations.
Its high functionality is achieved due to over 30 types of light sources, over 20 light filters, a self-developed precision optical system and 2 high-resolution cameras.
The comparator allows working with large format documents. Due to side flaps and widened internal space examined objects can be conveniently placed inside.
The extended field of view and updated algorithms of image stitching make it easy to obtain the whole image of an A4 page.
A unique motorized system of oblique lighting, which allows changing the light source angle of incidence, provides a wide range of opportunities for examining microrelief of a document in the visible and infrared spectrum range.
Advanced system for capturing high-resolution images preserves all tiny elements precious for further object examination.
New algorithms and the enhanced optical scheme make it possible to obtain a multi-focus image in one click. Such an image takes on a new level of detail as the whole frame turns out to be in focus independent of the size of its relief.
Regula Forensic Studio software is a key to outstanding performance of Regula 4308. It forms a duet of personal computer and the comparator and creates a laboratory for forensic examination. Efficient and intuitive interface of the software helps the user easily operate the device and manage obtained data.
Extended functionality of Regula Forensic Studio offers an extraordinary experience to those who are involved in security document analysis. Now it is possible to build a 3D-model of a document fragment. And this is what makes the difference when examining overlapping objects such as a signature and a stamp or a signature and some text.
In addition, it is worth taking advantage of the information reference system "Secure Documents Ultimate" which provides access to images and descriptions of documents and banknotes from all over the world. During the device lifetime, Regula Forensic Studio software is updated free of charge.
Light sources | ||
Top optical system | ||
Incident white | ||
Halogen lamp (20 W) for spectroscopy | ||
Ultraviolet | UVA LEDs – 365 nm | |
UVB – 313 nm | ||
UVС – 254 nm | ||
Infrared | LEDs | 700 nm |
780 nm | ||
850 nm | ||
950 nm | ||
halogen – 1000 nm | ||
High-intensity LEDs Total – 255 combinations |
Violet – 395 nm | |
Royal Blue – 450 nm | ||
Blue – 470 nm | ||
Cyan – 505 nm | ||
Green – 530 nm | ||
Amber – 590 nm | ||
Red-orange – 615 nm | ||
Red – 635 nm | ||
Transmitted LEDs | incident white | |
UVA – 365 nm | ||
IR – 870 nm | ||
spot high-intensity visible | ||
spot high-intensity IR – 780–900 нм | ||
Oblique Light Motorized LEDs (110 mm distance) |
visible | |
IR – 850 nm | ||
For OVD visualization, LEDs | horizontal – 31 white LEDs | |
vertical – 16 white LEDs | ||
Polarized, LEDs | top visible linear polarization | |
top visible left-hand circular polarization | ||
top visible right-hand circular polarization | ||
Bottom optical system (LED) | ||
Incident white | ||
Retroreflective/Coaxial light | ||
High-intensity IR for Anti-Stokes Luminescence Examination area – 160×110 mm |
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Infrared 870 nm | ||
Ultraviolet UVA 365 nm | ||
High-intensity Cyan 505 nm |
Filters | Top optical system | Bottom optical system |
IR High-pass 515 nm | + | – |
IR High-pass 530 nm | + | – |
IR High-pass 550 nm | + | – |
IR High-pass 570 nm | + | – |
IR High-pass 590 nm | + | – |
IR High-pass 610 nm | + | – |
IR High-pass 630 nm | + | – |
IR High-pass 645 nm | + | – |
IR High-pass 665 nm | + | – |
IR High-pass 695 nm | + | + |
IR High-pass 715 nm | + | – |
IR High-pass 730 nm | + | – |
IR High-pass 780 nm | + | – |
IR High-pass 850 nm | + | – |
IR High-pass 920 nm | + | – |
Visible pass 370–700 nm | + | + |
UV cut off 450–700 nm | + | + |
Linear polarized, motorized | + | – |
Optical parameters | Top optical system | Bottom optical system | ||
Digital camera | sensor type | CMOS, Backside Illumination | ||
spectral range, nm | 345–1100 | |||
resolution, Mp, not less than | 11 | 3,2 | ||
frame size, pixels | Full Frame | 3840×2880 | 2288×1432 | |
Full HD | 1920×1440 | – | ||
accumulation of images, frames | up to 100 | |||
integration time, sec | 0,001–1,6 | |||
Camera | optical zoom lens magnification, times | Full Frame | 30 | 20 |
Full HD | 60 | – | ||
fixed optical zoom magnification (Full HD), times | 120 | – | ||
digital magnification, times | 8 | |||
On-screen magnification on a 32” monitor | optical, times | 2–280 | 3,3–75 | |
digital, times, not less than | 2240 | 590 | ||
Field of view | minimum, mm | 1,65×1,24 | 8×5 | |
maximum, mm | 200×150 | 160×100 | ||
maximum (with X–Y translation stage), mm | 300×210 | 270×170 | ||
Maximum resolution, ppi, not less than | 29 000 | 7 250 |
ICAO MRZ reading for ID-1, ID-2, ID-3 documents
RFID reader (ISO 14443)
1D, 2D and QR codes processing
All side panels can be locked in the position to accommodate larger items.
Built in sensors will prevent unintended exposure from high intensity UV and IR light if any of side panels is not properly closed.
Lifting Handles for move and setup
Water resistant cover
Quartz Glass Holding Plate (length×width×height), mm — 200×200×5
Maximal document size (length×width), mm — 620×550
Device overall dimensions (length×width×height), mm — 900×650×580
Weight, kg — 105 (netto)
Power supply, V; Hz — 110-240; 50-60
Output signal / Interface — USB 3.0
Device operation — Regula Forensic Studio software
Software updates — Lifetime free update
Multilingual interface
Automatic and manual focus, iris, white balance
Multi focus
Chromaticity diagram
3D modeling of the selected area
Polarisafe feature — Polarised visible LEDs for viewing birefringent security features plus a linearly polarised LED crossed with the polarising filter
IR Luminescence light — 255 combinations
IR luminescence vizualization
Letterscreen++
Pulsed 365 nm UV LEDs for differentiating fluorescent and phosphorescent security ink
Super Resolution Imaging
Visualization of 3M™ Confirm™ laminate
Visualization of Invisible Personal Information (IPI - Hidden image)
Visualization of Optically Variable Inks (OVI)
Both vertical and horizontal scanning of Diffractive Optically-Variable Devices/Holograms
Integration with Regula Information Reference Systems
Image stitching (with X-Y Translation stage)
Saved document format — .BMP, .JPG, .TGA, .TIFF
Measuring various parameters: length, path, area, angle, diameter, etc. Ability to save with the image the types of lighting, filters used, shooting date, etc.
Accumulation of images (camera integration time) — up to 50 frames
Video recording
2 USB ports 3.0 and 1 USB port 2.0 on the front panel for external devices
Image post processing
Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent | RAM, Gb, min — 16 |
SSD, Gb, min — 520 (1TB recommended) | Graphics card with a minimum of 1GB Ram |
32-inch 4K UHD Flat Panel Monitor | Operation System – Windows 7 or above |
1. Trinocular Stereo Microscope Regula 5003 Functionality
Light complexes with variable intensity control:
Colour camera:
Magnification:
* – all magnifications are approximate Diopter adjustment, dptr — ±6 Interpupillary distance, mm — 52...76 Dimensions (length×width×height), mm — 330×310×450 Weight, kg, not more than — 5 Power consumption, W, not more than — 15 |
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2. Calibration Kit Calibrated White reference material. NIST traceable. For spectrometer reflectance reference. UV 365 nm, 312 nm, 254 nm and Anti-stokes tester |
3. Visualizer of magnetic properties Regula 4197 Functionality
Field of view, mm — 14×18 Spatial resolution of the optical input system, mkm:
Connection interface — USB OS — Microsoft Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 Dimensions (length×width×height), mm — 59×113×50 Weight, kg — 0,49 Power supply voltage from a USB port, V — 5 Power consumption, W, max — 2,5 |
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Magnetization intensity measurement | |
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Black & White. Colour (magnetization intensity pattern). Raw |
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Temperature +20 ˚С | Temperature +35 ˚С | Temperature +50 ˚С |
Dual-video spectral comparator Regula 4308
Regula Forensics Studio Software
Regula Forensics Studio Tutorial (English)
Regula Forensics Studio Tutorial (German)
Regula Forensics Studio Tutorial (Spanish)
Regula Forensics Studio Tutorial (Portuguese)
Regula Forensics Studio Tutorial (Chinese)