Ballistic Identification System

DESCRIPTION:

The BalScan system by Laboratory Imaging has been developed for examination and comparison of markings on fired ammunition. Cartridge cases and bullets are examined, compared, scanned in 2D or 3D, and saved to a database. A special software application searches the database and displays a hit list of possible matches. The forensic expert has a full set of comparison functions at hand to confirm the match.

Solution for scanning, examination, and comparison of all kinds of ballistic evidence including bullet surface, cartridge case bottom, cartridge case surface, deformed bullets, bullet fragment, and even parts of a firearm.

Technical Specifications:

Acquisition Features

• Top quality monochrome digital camera (optionally color)
• Top quality telecentric lens developed specially for the BalScan device
• Precise laser focus
• Segmented circular LED illuminator, LED linear side light
• High resolution of 3μm/px

Motorization and Control

• The device is fully controllable via the BalScan software and a programmable joystick
• Precision stepper motors are used to move the object in four axes: X, Y, Z, and rotation.

Included System Accessories

• Bullet holders for calibres .177; .22; 6.35mm Browning; 7x57mm; 7.65 Br.; 8x57mm; 9mm; 9.5; .40 S&W; .45 ACP; .50 BMG
• Universal cartridge case holder – up to the size .12 Gauge shotgun shell

Speed and Data Size

9 mm LUGER / mono camera

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* CC = Cartridge case

Network Configuration

Several workstations can cooperate over network. The function of each workstation in the network may vary: