In the realm of microbiological analysis, precision is paramount. Introducing the Scan® 4000, an Ultra HD automatic colony counter and inhibition zone reader tailored to all Petri dishes and media. This ensures effortless use, high accuracy, and excellent reproducibility.
Key Features:
- Automatic Optimization: Software automatically optimizes brightness, contrast, and sensitivity for consistent and precise results.
- Automatic Colony Separation: Clustered colonies are automatically separated for accurate counting.
- Exclusion Zones: Polygon exclusion zones prevent interference.
- Data Export: Export data to various formats including printed reports, Excel, PDF, and image files.
- Traceability: Compatible with the dataLinkTM traceability system for full data traceability.
- Compliance: Integrated CFR21 Part 11 with encrypted audit trail and 3 user levels for regulatory compliance.
- Inhibition Zone Reading: Supports EUCAST, CA-SFM, CLSI, and offers an editable database for flexible analyses.
- Color Detection: Detects and counts up to 7 colors on the same screen, with the option to exclude 1 color for accurate results.
- Minimal Colony Size: Detects colonies as small as 0.05 mm, with 7 combinations of lighting and backgrounds for optimal detection.
- Advanced Optics: Equipped with an Ultra HD color CCD camera, x 69 zoom, and 5-megapixel resolution for sharp images.
- Compatibility: Suitable for use with round Petri dishes from ø 55 to 150 mm and square Petri dishes of 120 mm.
- Reliability: Black/white background with no moving parts and white LED dome lighting for reflection and shadow-free reading.
- Full Coverage: Reads 100% of the Petri dish surface for thorough analysis.
- Bi-directionality: Seamlessly integrates with SIL / LIMS for streamlined data exchange.

The Scan® 4000 epitomizes precision, reliability, and efficiency, enabling microbiological laboratories to rely on accurate results for their analysis needs. With its advanced functionalities and versatility, it represents an indispensable tool in modern microbiological analysis.