ProtoCOL is a cost effective colony counter designed to be simple to use with no compromise on functionality.

ProtoCOL is supplied with comprehensive software facilities that will allow the quantification of all colony types grown on popular media.

ProtoCOL meets the requirements of demanding GLP and QA procedures.

Benefits of ProtoCOL

• Reliable and fast counting
• Measurement is made to the highest possible level of precision to meet the zone reading accuracy required in the field of antibiotic quality control
• Modern, clear and simple user interface.

NEW COLONY COUNTER CUTS WORKLOAD BY 80%

ProtoCOL colony counter dramatically reduces the time required to count colonies and record the results. Ideal for busy microbiology laboratories, the versatile new system is suitable for use in a wide range of applications. Combining sophisticated image analysis with easy to use control software, ProtoCOL introduces new levels of efficiency and accuracy to colony counting.

Based on proven technology, ProtoCOL has been developed to rapidly count bacteria, cells and plaques on any media, including agarose gels, membrane filters and opaque or transparent agars. When linked to a microscope, the system can also count fluorescing bacteria or nuclei. Plates prepared using any method of inoculation, including spiral plating, and any dilution series can be accommodated.

With a unique, automated colony detection system, ProtoCOL eliminates not only the variables associated with operator set-up, but also the problems caused by unevenly poured plates and variations in background density between plates in a batch. As a result, the consistency of results is significantly improved.

Performance is further enhanced by the automatic transfer of results to a computer, which removes the possibility of transcription errors and improves throughput. Easy to use 'control software' acquires and stores data, offering a choice of report formats which include date and time for compliance with Good Laboratory Practice.

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