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INTERSCIENCE ScanStation 100 real-time incubator and colony counter

SKU: 439 100

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INTERSCIENCE ScanStation 100 real-time incubator and colony counter – A real-time automated colony monitoring and counting system, offering a comprehensive solution for microbiology laboratories by integrating incubation, detection, and automated colony counting on up to 100 Petri dishes.

Overview of INTERSCIENCE ScanStation 100 real-time incubator and colony counter

The INTERSCIENCE ScanStation 100 real-time incubator and colony counter (Cat. No. 439 100) is an integrated microbiological analysis system that combines incubation, detection, and colony counting in real time, manufactured by Interscience (France). The system continuously monitors microbial growth, reducing analysis time up to threefold compared to traditional incubation and counting methods.

Outstanding features

Capacity of up to 100 Petri dishes with an incubation temperature accuracy of ± 1°C.
Reading and data recording intervals between dishes are flexibly set to 30 minutes or 1 hour.
Compatible with Petri dishes of Ø 55 to 65 mm, Ø 90 mm, and Petrifilm™ plates.
Supports multiple plating methods: pour plate, surface plate, Spiral method, membrane filtration, air sampling, and contact plates.
Early colony detection right from appearance accelerates quality control workflows and batch releases.

Applications

Microbial limit testing in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Microbiological safety analysis and monitoring in the food industry.
Microbiological quality control testing in cosmetics manufacturing.
Microbiological testing and research in veterinary science.

Frequently Asked Questions

What dish sizes are compatible with the ScanStation 100?
The instrument is compatible with Ø 55 to 65 mm, Ø 90 mm Petri dishes, contact plates, as well as Petrifilm™.

What is the reading interval between dishes in the system?
The system offers an automated reading cycle selectable at every 30 minutes or 1 hour for sample dishes in the incubation chamber.

Specifications:

Capacity: up to 100 Petri dishes

Counting capabilities: supports colony plating methods such as:

Pour plate

Surface plating

Spiral plating

Filtration membrane

Air sampling

Contact plate

Petrifilm™

Compatible Petri dish sizes: Ø 55 to 65 mm and Ø 90 mm

Incubation temperature accuracy: ± 1°C

Reading interval between dishes: 30 minutes or 1 hour

This device is the optimal solution for real-time monitoring of colony growth, meeting modern microbiological testing requirements.

With ScanStation technology, bacterial growth is monitored in real time from the moment colonies begin to emerge. The system counts colonies as soon as they appear, reducing analysis time by up to 3 times compared to traditional methods.

More effective production quality control

ScanStation helps businesses:

Release batches faster, eliminating long waits for microbiological test results

Minimize contamination risks, ensuring consumer safety

Control product quality right from the early production stages

Save costs through proactive risk management and waste reduction

👉 This is the ideal solution for the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and veterinary industries, where microbiological safety and rapid decision-making are critical.

Designed & manufactured in France