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Interscience HD Automatic colony counter, Scan 1200
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Minimum size of detected colony: 0.05 mm
Camera: 1.2 megapixels - zoom x 28
Counting on Ø 55 - 90 mm round Petri dishes
Counting on chromogenic agar, PetriFilm, MC-media Pads, Compact Dry, Easy Plate, filtration membranes
Inhibition zone reader
Specifications:
| Application | Microbiology | Warranty | 1 Year |
| Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
| Product Type | Medical Equipment | ||
| Product Brand | Interscience | ||
| Product Grade | Microbiology grade | ||
High-Performance System for Automated Colony Counting and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST)
The Interscience Scan 1200 is a high-definition, automatic colony counter and inhibition zone reader developed for fast, accurate, and traceable microbial analysis. Designed for use in food safety, pharmaceutical, environmental, and clinical laboratories, it delivers precise results by combining advanced image processing with robust hardware, enabling counting of up to 1000 colonies per second with 98% accuracy.
This versatile instrument supports a wide range of Petri dish sizes and media types, including chromogenic agar, membrane filters, and pre-prepared media systems like 3M™ PetriFilm™ and Compact Dry™. It is also compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 7218, and AOAC 977.27 for complete audit trail and traceability.
Key Features
- Automated colony detection for colonies as small as 0.05 mm
- Inhibition zone measurement with ±0.3 mm accuracy
- Compatible with multiple plating techniques and culture media
- LIMS integration and barcode-enabled data tracking
- User management with secure access levels and audit trail
- Fast read speed: up to 1000 colonies per second
- High-resolution HD camera and 28x zoom lens
- Comprehensive data export and image capture capabilities
Technical Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Interscience Scan 1200 |
| Catalog Number | 437 000 |
| Camera Type | HD CCD Color Camera (1.2 MP) |
| Lens | Japanese HD Lens |
| Zoom | 28x Optical |
| Lighting | White LED (Dark Field), 6 combinations, automatic top/bottom light |
| Minimum Colony Size | 0.05 mm |
| Counting Speed | Up to 1000 colonies per second |
| Colony Counting | Automatic (with manual add/subtract and exclusion zones) |
| Petri Dish Compatibility | Ø 55 mm – 90 mm |
| Media Compatibility | Standard agar, chromogenic media, PetriFilm™, Compact Dry™, MC-Media Pads™, EasyPlate™, filtration membranes |
| Inhibition Zone Measurement | Yes (discs, wells, cylinders) |
| Zone Measurement Accuracy | ±0.3 mm |
| Display Resolution | ±0.1 mm |
| Antibiotics Per Plate | Up to 7 on Ø 90 mm plate |
| AST Standards Supported | CA-SFM (Human/Veterinary), EUCAST, CLSI, Custom |
| User Interface Languages | English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Russian |
| Software Compliance | FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 7218, AOAC 977.27 |
| Data Export Formats | SCA, PDF, JPG, PNG, BMP, XLS, CSV |
| Connectivity | USB, LIMS-compatible |
| Traceability | Full audit trail, barcode sample tracking (dataLink™ compatible) |
| Power Supply | 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz, 20 W |
| Fuses | T 3.15 A L, 250 V, 5×20 mm |
| Operating System | Windows 10 or 11 |
| Minimum PC Requirements | Intel i5, Quad-Core 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, 1280×1024 resolution, 1 USB port |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 28.8 × 26.3 × 37.3 cm |
| Weight (Net / Gross) | 9.4 kg / 13.1 kg |
| Warranty | 3 years (after registration) |
| Spare Parts Availability | 10 years |
| Software Updates | 3 years included (after registration) |
| Delivered With | Scan software, power supply, USB cable, 3 validation plates, manual, warranty card |
The Interscience Scan 1200 combines speed, precision, and regulatory compliance to streamline microbial colony counting and inhibition zone reading. With its robust optical system, intuitive software, and seamless data management features, it is an essential tool for laboratories seeking accuracy, consistency, and high-throughput efficiency.