AutoCOL is a completely automated colony counting system that allows walk-away, accurate, and traceable colony counts every time.
AutoCOL. Image Credit: Synoptics Ltd
AutoCOL angle. Image Credit: Synoptics Ltd
Overview
Walk-Away Design
An AutoCOL, which includes an integrated plate feeder, colony counter, and software based on Synbiosis’ tried and trusted ProtoCOL technology, can automatically remove plate lids and count colonies on up to one hundred 90 mm plates in less than an hour.
Simple Software
Users connect to AutoCOL by USB using easy touch-screen software. There, they can set up automatic plate readings and optimize batch design for each plate type. They can also configure user access levels and pass/fail limitations, which allow AutoCOL to monitor and stack all pass/fail plates in precise locations in the plate feeder.
Accurate Counts
Using an AutoCOL, users can obtain accurate and repeatable counts by capturing full-color images of all forms of microbial colonies using a sensitive camera and special three-color lighting.
Fully Traceable
Users can automatically export images or numerical results from an AutoCOL into a variety of formats (XLS, PDF, CSV) or to the LIMS. AutoCOLs are compatible with 1D barcode readers. This allows users to be confident that the data is completely compliant with 21 CFR Part 11 and has a thorough audit trail.
Flexible Applications
In highly regulated pharmaceutical and contract research microbiology facilities, AutoCOL is being tested for a variety of microbial colony counting applications. It is ideal for high-throughput colony counting. These applications include:
- Microbial environmental monitoring
- Microbial limits testing
- Efficacy testing
Why Buy
Why Buy This Product?
- Integrated automated plate feeder, colony counter, and software
- Quick walk-away plate reading (up to 100 plates in less than an hour)
- Integrated plate detection sensor
- Enables users to load as few or as many plates as needed, up to 100 plates
- Interactive lighting configuration
- Enables users to view pass and fail stacks that are well-defined
- Intuitive touch-screen software with pass/fail facility
- Easy to assemble and operate for a variety of microbiology applications
- Imaging technology automatically separates touching colonies
- Reliable plate images for finding and counting the colonies users are looking for
- User access level restrictions, audit logs, log in/out activity
- Safe access to both processed and unprocessed data, complete with an audit trail
- Automatically exports data to XLS, PDF, CSV or the LIMS
- Rapid production of reports for regulatory audits
- Free software upgrades and no annual license fee
- System future-proofing at a reasonable cost
Specifications
Source: Synoptics Ltd
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| Design |
Benchtop system with light-tight cabinet and USB connection |
| Plate feeder |
Internal 12-position feeder with automated carousel. Counts 100 plates |
| Colony counter |
Integrated, sensitive 5-megapixel camera with high definition lens and unique red, green and blue lighting |
| Integrated barcode reader as standard |
Yes |
| Colony resolution |
50 µm |
| Maximum plate size |
90 mm |
| L x W x H (cm) |
65 x 65 x 55 |
| Weight (kg) |
58 |
| Power input (v) |
100-240 |
Source: Synoptics Ltd
| Specification |
Recommended |
| CPU |
Intel Core i5 6th generation or later |
| RAM |
8 GB |
| Storage |
4 GB for Software
1 TB for images |
| Operating System |
Windows 10 |
| Connections |
1 x Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection to the internet for remote support |
Applications
- Cosmetics
- Quality control laboratories
- Pharmaceutical
- Veterinary
- Food
AutoCOL - Fully Automated Colony Counting System
AutoCOL - Fully Automated Colony Counting System. Video Credit: Synoptics Ltd