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Specifications:
| Application | Microbiology | Warranty | 1 Year |
| Storage Temperature | Room Temperature | ||
| Product Type | Laboratory Equipment | ||
| Product Brand | Interscience | ||
| Product Grade | Microbiology grade | ||
Ergonomic, Accurate, and Traceable Solutions for Microbial Enumeration on All Media Types
The Interscience Scan 50 and Scan 50 Pro are high-performance manual colony counters designed to provide comfortable, accurate, and traceable colony enumeration in microbiology laboratories. Developed with ergonomics and efficiency in mind, both models are suitable for use in food safety, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, environmental, veterinary, and public research laboratories.
Both counters feature Dark Field 2 indirect LED illumination, which enhances visibility by providing glare-free, high-contrast lighting to distinguish colonies clearly on a variety of media types. They support Petri dishes (Ø 55 to 90 mm), as well as dehydrated media formats like Petrifilm™, Compact Dry™, MC-Media Pads™, Easy Plate™, and filtration membranes.
The counting process is intuitive and precise: each colony is recorded through a touch-sensitive surface, with both audio and visual feedback (light signals and 9 customizable sounds). Results can be exported via USB or LIMS in CSV or TXT formats, ensuring full traceability and eliminating transcription errors.
Ergonomics and User Comfort
The Scan 50 Pro enhances user comfort with the HandPad armrest—an ambidextrous, repositionable support that reduces strain and promotes an optimal posture, preventing musculoskeletal disorders during prolonged use. The Scan 50 features a standard ergonomic handrest and optional magnifying lens, making it a compact and efficient choice for routine use.
Both devices offer:
- An inclined working surface for natural viewing angles
- Optional magnifying lens (Ref. 435 001) for enhanced visibility
- Optional headphones (Ref. 435 052) for auditory feedback without disturbing colleagues
- Easy-to-clean components including removable glass plates and handrests
Key Features
| Feature | Scan 50 | Scan 50 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Counting Method | Manual with touch-sensitive surface | Manual with touch-sensitive surface |
| Capacity | 0 to 1999 CFU | 0 to 1999 CFU |
| Lighting | Dark Field 2 indirect LED | Dark Field 2 indirect LED |
| Media Compatibility | Petri dishes, dehydrated media, filters | Petri dishes, dehydrated media, filters |
| Audio Feedback | 9 sound options + headphone jack | 9 sound options + headphone jack |
| Visual Feedback | Light signal | Light signal |
| Ergonomic Support | Standard handrest | HandPad armrest (ambidextrous) |
| Data Export | USB, LIMS (CSV, TXT) | USB, LIMS (CSV, TXT) |
| Magnifying Lens (Optional) | Yes (Ref. 435 001) | Yes (Ref. 435 001) |
| Headphones (Optional) | Yes (Ref. 435 052) | Yes (Ref. 435 052) |
| Dehydrated Media Adapter (Optional) | Yes (Ref. 435 051) | Yes (Ref. 435 051) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
Applications
The Scan 50 and Scan 50 Pro are ideal for:
- Routine microbial enumeration in Petri dishes, membrane filters, and dehydrated media
- Quality control testing in food and beverage production
- Sterility and microbial load testing in pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturing
- Environmental testing of air, water, and surfaces
- Veterinary and clinical diagnostics
- Research in academic and public health labs
Whether you need an affordable and efficient colony counter for standard microbiology or a more advanced, ergonomic workstation for high-throughput applications, the Interscience Scan 50 and Scan 50 Pro deliver the reliability, accuracy, and traceability your laboratory demands. With Dark Field 2 illumination, intuitive touch-counting, and USB/LIMS connectivity, both models improve productivity while maintaining comfort and compliance—making them essential tools for modern microbiology workflows.
- Model: Scan 50 Scan 50 pro with Handpad