BlipChip Retrieval Products

Intellegent Controllers

BlipChip Nova
BlipChip Nova is the lowest cost blip controller. It reads all 1-level and most 2-level blipped film, 16 or 35mm. It has a user-programmed setup mode, automatic printing and browse, and built-in PC interface for CAR.

BlipChip V (BC5)
BlipChip V is an intelligent controller for retrieving 1, 2, & 3 level ANSI-blipped and un-blipped 16 and 35mm microfilm and interfaces to most roll film reading devices. It features 4 user-programmed setup modes, automatic printing and scanning, and a built-in PC interface for CAR and automatic image-by-image scanning. BC5 reads all blip sizes and can be used with IMC film. Optional sensor switches are available for complex, multi-format applications. BC5's search algorithms and sensing approach result in faster retrievals.

BlipChip Omega
BlipChip Omega is the same as BlipChip V (BC5) but it also reads ALL Kodak Oracle encoded microfilm. (Alpha-coded keycaps are available as a no cost option upon request at time of order.)

BlipChip Avanti
BlipChip Avanti advances the film one page, one file, or one image at a time under push-button control, under foot switch control, under timed control, or under PC control, for inspection, indexing, printing, or scanning. Depending on the application, no special scanning software is required and no special motorized drive interface is required.

BlipChip Image Edge Sensor
The BlipChip Image Edge Sensor is an optional sensor for use with BlipChip V (BC5), BlipChip Omega, or BlipChip Uni for reading unblipped film with image edges. It is also supplied integral with BlipChip II as BlipChip IC6. The sensing area is 0.3" by 5". The sensor can be used on a mirror or on the screen, either inside or outside. This sensor has been in use worldwide since 1993 for scanning unblipped 16mm and 35mm microfilm.

BlipChip Single Foot Switch
BlipChip supplies durable, high quality USA made replacement foot switches for most film-based imaging products. Custom configurations available.

BlipChip Dual Foot Switch
The BlipChip Dual Foot Switch is two separate foot switches that can be interfaced to most motorized readers or carriers to provide hands-free slow forward or slow reverse film motion control.

Counters

BlipChip II (BC2)
BlipChip II is a compact, 6-digit up/down cordless blip counter, with 6-digit LCD readout, for use with 1 and 2-level blipped microfilm, including IBM3890 blipped check film. It features a low-density mode for reading light blue diazo blips through the reader screen. Typical battery life is 6000 hours.

BlipChip I (BC1)
BlipChip I (the original BlipChip) is a 4-digit up/down counter with a red LED display. It accurately reads 1-level comic blips from the reader screen and is the lowest cost blip reader available. A wall mount 117 Vac adapter is standard. BC1 can also be supplied with a mating connector for obtaining its power from the host device.

BlipChip Uni
BlipChip Uni is an upgraded BlipChip I packaged in a small desktop console. It uses plug-in replaceable wall mount and desktop adapters for 117 or 220/240 Vac, or no adapter for +12 Vdc. It accepts the same plug-in sensors as the BlipChip controllers and BlipChip Avanti and has a low-density mode for reading light blue diazo film.

BlipChip IC6
BlipChip IC6 is a BlipChip II (BC2) with integral BlipChip Image Edge Sensor instead of a blip sensor. It provides an accurate means for counting (1-level) images on unblipped microfilm other than COM and film with considerable graphic content.

BlipChip EZ60
BlipChip EZ60 is a user-installable electronic odometer with a 6-digit LCD readout, with auto reset, for use on the following motorized carriers at this time: MC60, RFC90, RFC100. EZ60 is compatible with odometer-indexed film from: Bell & Howell, Canon, Kodak, Minolta, and 3M/Imation.

All prices and specifications subject to change without notice.