The Acuant SnapShell Passport P5 is a turnkey optical image capture device designed for scanning identity cards and passports. With zero moving parts and automatic triggering, it captures documents placed face down on the glass window without requiring mechanical calibration.
Optical passport and ID image capture scanner; zero moving parts with no mechanical calibration required; automatic trigger activates when a card or passport is placed face down on the glass window.
• Captures identity cards and passports through a flat glass scanning window
• Automatic triggering starts capture when a document is placed on the scanner
• Anti-reflection coating reduces hot spots and glare from laminations or holographic overlays
• Dual-light imaging captures visible document data and infrared security features
• Can isolate the photo ID as a separate image asset for user databases
The scanner uses optical image capture and dual-light imaging to collect both standard visual information and hidden infrared-layer security features. Its anti-reflection design helps improve image quality when scanning protected identity documents with reflective surfaces.
The zero-moving-parts design removes the need for mechanical calibration and supports simple deployment in identity verification workflows. Users place the document face down on the glass window to initiate automatic capture.
| Technical Specifications | |
| Max Scan Area | L 94 mm (3.7 in) x W 130 mm (5.12 in) — fits standard passports |
| Optical Resolution | 400 dots per inch (dpi) |
| Light Sources | Visible (VIS) at 6000K & Infrared (IR) at 850nm |
| Scan Speed | 23mm per sec @ 600dpi 76mm per sec @ 300dpi |
| Interface / Connectivity | USB 2.0 (handles data and single-cable power) |
| Document Compatibility | ICAO-9303 compliant (ID1, ID2, ID3 formats); non-ICAO VIZ text |
| Physical Dimensions | 5.83 in Width × 3.09 in Depth × 5.76 in Height |
| Device Weight | ~1.95 lbs |
| Power Requirements | Powered entirely via USB port (No external AC wall adapters) |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, interference-prevention certified |