INTERSCIENCE Scan50 manual colony counter

Introduction to Interscience Scan50 manual colony counter

The Interscience Scan50 manual colony counter (part number 435 050) is a manual colony counting device manufactured by Interscience (France), used for testing and quantifying microorganisms in laboratories. The device is ergonomically designed to reduce musculoskeletal disorders for operators and equipped with an eye-protecting lighting system. The Scan50 complies with microbiological analysis standards including ISO 7218 and FDA BAM.

Outstanding features

• Compatible with various culture media: reads on Petri dishes from 55 mm to 150 mm diameter, filtration membranes, and plated media such as PetriFilm™, Compact Dry™, Sanita-Kun™.
• Dark Field technology lighting system combined with adjustable LED intensity provides high contrast for easy colony identification.
• Touch surface with adjustable sensitivity, supporting counting ranges from 0 to 1999 CFU.
• Ensures traceability via USB port and barcode scanner connectivity.

Applications

• Microbiological testing in food and animal feed safety analysis.
• Quality control and microbial limit testing in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
• Water microbiology analysis and environmental monitoring.
• Biological research and microbiology practical teaching in universities and research institutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of culture media can the Scan50 colony counter read?
The device can read Ø 55 - 150 mm Petri dishes, filtration membranes, and plated media such as Petrifilm™, Compact Dry™, and Sanita-Kun™.

What is the maximum colony counting range of the device?
The Interscience Scan50 supports counting colony numbers from 0 to 1999 CFU.

Can counting data on the device be exported to peripheral devices?
Yes, the device integrates a USB port for data transfer and supports connecting an additional barcode scanner.