ISO 11698-2-2000 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 11698-2:2000 — Micrographics — Methods of measuring image quality produced by aperture card scanners — Part 2: Quality criteria and control. This part of ISO 11698 defines methods and quality criteria used to evaluate images produced by aperture‑card scanners, and describes how test images (defined in Part 1) are to be applied for quality checks.

Abstract

This part specifies practical methods for using the test images defined in ISO 11698‑1 to assess and control the image quality produced by aperture card scanners, including the criteria and procedures for routine quality checks.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed international standard).
• Publication date: August 2000 (published edition: 2000-08).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 37.080 (Document imaging applications / Micrographics).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (ISO 11698-2:2000).
• Number of pages: 8.

Key bibliographic and lifecycle details (status, dates, committee and page count) are recorded on the ISO catalog entry for this document; the standard was systematically reviewed and its edition confirmed as current in 2022.

Scope

Defines how to apply the standardised test images (from ISO 11698‑1) to measure and control image quality from aperture card scanners. It covers criteria and procedures for acceptance testing and routine quality control of scanned micrographic images rather than equipment design or manufacturing requirements.

Key topics and requirements

• Use of standard test images (characteristics are specified in ISO 11698‑1) to evaluate scanner output.
• Quality criteria and measurable parameters for image evaluation (contrast, resolution, registration and artifact detection).
• Procedures for routine quality checks and acceptance testing of aperture card scanners.
• Guidance on interpreting test results and taking corrective action when outputs fall outside specification limits.

Typical use and users

Used by organizations that digitize or manage aperture‑card microfilm archives — e.g., libraries, national archives, large engineering firms, and document conversion service providers — as well as test laboratories and quality managers responsible for checking scanner performance and ensuring consistent image reproducibility.

Related standards

Directly related to ISO 11698‑1:2000 (Part 1 — Characteristics of the test images), which provides the test image definitions referenced by this part. Other related documents include ISO standards and technical reports on document imaging and micrographics published or maintained by ISO/TC 171.

Keywords

Micrographics; aperture card scanners; image quality; test images; quality control; document imaging; ISO 11698; ISO/TC 171.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 11698‑2:2000 is the second part of the ISO 11698 series covering methods and quality criteria for measuring image quality produced by aperture card scanners.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers procedures and criteria for using the standardised test images (from Part 1) to assess and control scanned image quality — focusing on acceptance testing and routine quality checks rather than scanner design.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Archivists, library and records managers, document conversion vendors, test laboratories, and quality assurance personnel involved in microfilm/aperture‑card scanning and long‑term digital preservation workflows.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The published edition is ISO 11698‑2:2000 (Edition 1). The ISO catalog shows the document was last reviewed and confirmed (systematic review) in 2022 and remains the current confirmed edition. Users should check national adoption or any later revisions before applying the standard in procurement or compliance workflows.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 2 of the ISO 11698 series. Part 1 (ISO 11698‑1:2000) specifies the characteristics of the test images used by Part 2. Both parts are maintained under ISO/TC 171 (document imaging applications).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Micrographics, aperture card, scanner testing, image quality, test images, quality criteria, document imaging.