Scan colony counters and inhibition zone readers for fast, repeatable and traceable reading of Petri dishes, together with complete sample preparation equipment for the microbiology laboratory.
Scan and ScanStationCounting colonies by hand is slow and varies from person to person. Scan devices count colonies and measure inhibition zones the same way every time, and the image and result stay saved.
The focus of the range is the Scan devices: colony counters and inhibition zone readers. Below them, the other equipment for sample preparation is divided into groups.
Two manual and five automatic counters, from an entry-level model to an AI counter for dishes up to 150 mm.
Scan · inhibition zonesScan 500, 1200, 3000 Ai and 5000 Ai measure inhibition zones according to EUCAST, CLSI and CA-SFM.
ScanStation · real timeIncubation, detection and colony counting on up to 300 dishes at once.
Other equipmentBlenders, bags, pumps, dilutors, platers, dish labelling and accessories.
From manual counters with ergonomic support to automatic devices with artificial intelligence. All automatic models store the image and the result, and data is exported to CSV, Excel, PDF and other formats.
A manual counter with improved ergonomics that reduces strain on the muscles and joints. Contrasting illumination of the colonies protects the eyes, and a USB port ensures traceability.
A manual counter with an ergonomic arm rest and several supports for posture, vision and hearing. Headphones are included and results are exported via USB.
An automatic counter with the essential features for Petri dish counting. It is adapted to the usual media in food microbiology, such as PCA and MRS.
An automatic counter that counts colonies quickly and repeatably, including on chromogenic agar, and also reads inhibition zones. Images and results are saved.
It adapts to all media and counts all colonies, even the smallest, in one click. Images and results are saved automatically, and it also reads inhibition zones.
It automates and standardises colony counting with artificial intelligence that keeps evolving. For dishes up to 90 mm and all types of media, with inhibition zone reading.
The same AI technology for all dish sizes up to 150 mm and all media. It reads up to 400 plates per hour and reads inhibition zones.
Besides counting colonies, four Scan models measure inhibition zones on antibiograms. The result is interpreted according to the EUCAST, CA-SFM and CLSI databases or your own database, and reading is possible on Mueller-Hinton and blood agar.
One device therefore covers both quality control of food, water or pharmaceutical products and antibiograms, without an additional instrument and without manual measuring.
| Model | Colony counting | Inhibition zones | Smallest colony |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scan 50 / 50 pro | Manual | No | – |
| Scan 300 | Automatic | No | 0.1 mm |
| Scan 500 | Automatic | Yes | 0.1 mm |
| Scan 1200 | Automatic | Yes | 0.05 mm |
| Scan 3000 Ai | Automatic, AI | Yes | 0.03 mm |
| Scan 5000 Ai | Automatic, AI | Yes | 0.03 mm |
ScanStation combines incubation, detection and counting in one place. Colonies are counted as soon as they appear, so the result comes earlier than with classic reading after incubation.
It combines incubation, detection and counting of colonies. Colonies are counted as soon as they appear and their growth is monitored in real time.
The mid-size model for laboratories with a larger number of simultaneous analyses. A nebuliser for autonomous bio-decontamination is available as an option.
The largest model, up to 300 dishes at once. Telecentric optics improve counting around the dish edges, and traceability can be extended with the data Link pro system.
Scan Ai models are trained on more than a million annotated images from different industries and include ready models for common media.
According to the manufacturer, Scan Ai is up to 25% more accurate than a conventional colony counter.
Bubbles and markings on the plate are not counted, and the whole plate is read.
Colonies are classified and counted, with models for PCA/TSA, VRBL, TBX, MRS, Baird-Parker, GVPC and other media.
Double electronic signature, user management and bi-directional connection to LIMS.
Besides the Scan devices, Interscience offers complete equipment for the sample path from sampling to analysis. The overview is divided into groups, and each one links to the manufacturer’s full range.
Sample preparation in bags in three sizes: 100, 400 and 3,500 mL. Models differ in equipment, e.g. a window door, silent blending or a liquid sensor.
Bags with a lateral or full-page filter, bags without a filter, bags with dehydrated media for pre-enrichment and selective enrichment, and sterile sampling bags.
Peristaltic pumps for liquid dispensing when preparing media and dilutions, from a simple model to a variant with a scale and traceability.
Automatic sample dilution by weighing, with capacities from 1 to 5 kg. The Elite 1 kg is designed for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.
Spiral plating of samples onto Petri dishes, with a variant for milk and a variant that combines dilution and plating.
Prints a label with the processing parameters, so all data about the sample analysis is traceable and automated. It connects to the Scan counters, the dilutor and the plater.
Racks for bags and Petri dishes, pipettes and filtered tips, clips, bag openers and a thermal sealing unit.
Autoclave deodorants in seven fragrances: eucalyptus, apple, lemon, peach, coconut, vanilla and mimosa.
APICAL helps match the choice to the number of dishes, the types of media and the quality requirements, from the first enquiry to commissioning.
The data is taken from the manufacturer’s pages. The final configuration, model availability and options are confirmed in the quotation.
Manufacturer: Interscience products · Free trial version of the Scan software
How many dishes you read per day, their size and whether you also read antibiograms.
A manual counter for a smaller volume, an automatic one for a larger volume, and an AI model for demanding media.
If time to result and a large number of dishes matter, incubation and counting in one device.
LIMS connection, data Link labels, blenders and bags for sample preparation.
Tell us the type of samples, the media and the number of dishes per day. APICAL will prepare a quotation and a demonstration of the devices.