Automatic colony counter ASC-2000B

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Product overview
ASC-2000B is a high-precision automatic colony counter and inhibition-zone analyzer for microbiology laboratories. It integrates AI-based imaging, automated enumeration and a controlled enclosed petri-dish chamber to deliver reproducible colony counts and zone-of-inhibition analysis.

Technical overview
The system includes a digital imaging module, nano-level multi-source illumination, an AI colony-counting and edge-detection algorithm, and an all-in-one control computer. The enclosed chamber supports automated image capture under controlled lighting conditions for consistent results.

Key capabilities

• High-resolution digital imaging for accurate plate capture
• AI-based colony counting with edge detection and manual correction
• Nano-level adjustable multi-source illumination for improved imaging
• Enclosed petri-dish chamber to control ambient light and reflections
• Real-time image capture and processing after plate loading
• Flexible human–machine interaction: manual override within automated workflows
• Zone-of-inhibition analysis for antibiotic potency evaluation

Features

• Seven adjustable light sources to optimise imaging of faint or irregular colonies
• Noise filtering to exclude printed or written markings
• Support for chromogenic plates with up to 14 colour identifications per dish
• Manual addition or removal of counted colonies for verification
• Support for 3M test plates and filter-dish counting
• LIMS integration and customizable software services available

Applications
Designed for clinical and medical laboratories, biopharmaceutical QC, food safety testing, inspection and quarantine, environmental monitoring (air and water) and life-science research.

Specifications

• Model: ASC-2000B
• Enumeration: manual plate loading with automatic colony enumeration
• Supported plating methods: pouring, spreading, passive settling, filtration, surface contacting
• Throughput: up to 1000 cfu/s
• Chromogenic plate support: yes (up to 14 colours)
• Manual correction: add or remove colonies from counts
• Noise filtering: filters printed/written marks and external artefacts
• Zone of inhibition analysis: supported
• 3M test plate support and filter-dish counting: supported
• LIMS integration: supported
• Hardware: digital imaging system, nano-level multi-source illumination, enclosed petri dish chamber
• Software: AI colony counting with edge detection and user interface for human–machine interaction