INTERSCIENCE Scan500 automatic colony counter

Introduction to the Interscience Scan500 automatic colony counter

The Interscience Scan500 automatic colony counter is an automated device for colony counting and inhibition zone measurement manufactured by Interscience (France). The unit automates the counting of microorganisms on various culture media, enhancing laboratory analytical efficiency. Featuring a stainless steel housing, it complies with international microbiological testing standards including 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 7218, and AOAC 977.27.

Outstanding features

• Equipped with a color CMOS camera and an M12 lens with x28 zoom capability, counting speed of up to 1000 colonies per second, and a minimum detection size of 0,1 mm.
• Supports the analysis of 55 to 90 mm diameter Petri dishes with surface plating, Spiral plating, circle plating, and chromogenic media.
• 6-combination automatic lighting system combined with a colony separation algorithm and the ability to detect 7 colors on the same plate (plus 1 excluded color).
• Versatile data export to PDF, Excel, and image formats, with integrated LIMS connectivity supporting data traceability.

Applications

• Microbiological testing of food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
• Microbiological analysis in environmental and veterinary research.
• Inhibition zone measurement in antibiotic susceptibility testing.
• Microbiological research and testing at specialized research institutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which types of Petri dishes can the Scan500 be used with?
The device is compatible with 55 mm to 90 mm diameter Petri dishes across various plating methods.

Does the equipment meet data security requirements?
The Scan500 complies with 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 7218, and AOAC 977.27, enabling audit trail tracking and supporting LIMS connectivity.