ProtoCOL 3
- Overview
- Why buy
- Specifications
- Software
- Applications
- Choosing and purchasing a system
ProtoCOL 3 is the next generation instrument for colony counting, zone measurements (inhibition and antibiotic susceptibility testing), membranes, PETRIFILMTM plates and a range of other applications including: spiral plates, OPKA (opsonophagocytic killing assay), SBA (serum bactericidal assay), Multi-sector, Multi-well, SRD (single radial immunodiffusion) and Ames. The new design now enables plates of up to 150mm diameter to be automatically read at the press of a button. Designed for use across a wide range of applications, ProtoCOL 3 will count colonies as small as 43 microns (0.043mm) or measure zones accurately to 0.5mm with a theoretical detection limit of 0.1mm.
ProtoCOL 3 has a unique LED lighting system configured for exceptional illumination of all sample types. High definition, colour images taken with a 1.4 mega pixel scientific grade CCD camera ensure that even the smallest colony can be seen and counted, while zone measurements are fast, accurate and reproducible.
ProtoCOL 3 is available with a mounted touch screen processor which enables ease of control while the easy-to-use software produces highly accurate results. Alternatively, the ProtoCOL 3 can now be used with a new or existing stand-alone desktop or laptop computer via USB connection – no additional PCI cards are required.
The new ProtoCOL 3 comes inclusive with both colony counting and zone measuring ability. To extend its range of applications, inexpensive additional modules can be added to the software for Spiral, OPKA, SBA, Multi-sector, Multi-well, Ames and antibiotic susceptibility testing (eAST). The Inhibition Zone software module is supplied as standard. Results can be automatically transferred to Excel or a LIMS system. The system can also be used with 1D barcodes. All data generated is GLP/GMP compliant with a full audit trail and can be used to produce professional reports. Each system comes complete with 2 validation plates.
PETRIFILMTM is a trademark of 3M Company. 3M Company is not affiliated with Synbiosis and does not endorse or certify Synbiosis’s products.
Automatic colony counting and zone measurements
| ProtoCOL 3 | ProtoCOL 3 Plus | |
| Construction |
Ergonomic housing constructed in high density foam Integral CCD camera and lens |
Ergonomic housing constructed in high density foam Integral CCD camera and lens Mounted all-in-one PC |
| Light shield | 2 sliding doors to prevent excessive ambient light | 2 sliding doors to prevent excessive ambient light |
| Camera |
1.4m pixel scientific grade CCD camera USB integral camera with f1.2 lens |
1.4m pixel scientific grade CCD camera USB integral camera with f1.2 lens |
| Resolution | For standard 150mm Petri dish, smallest detectable colony is 43 microns | For standard 150mm Petri dish, smallest detectable colony is 43 microns |
| Imaging | 3 channel capture for colour images | 3 channel camera for colour images |
| Lighting |
Unique 3 channel (red, green, blue) LED lighting Multi-array LED lighting (computer controlled) Lower lighting with upper reflective lighting for all applications |
Unique 3 channel (red, green, blue) LED lighting Multi-array LED lighting (computer controlled) Lower lighting with upper reflective lighting for all applications |
| External connections | All-in-one touch panel PC Windows 7 Professional 32 bit edition service pack 1 Intel Core i3-350M CPU @ 2.26GHz 4GB DDR3 RAM 160GB Hard drive Intel HD Graphics 17" SXGA panel screen with native optimal resolution of 1280 x 1024 4 x hi-speed USB 2.0 ports |
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| Measurement modes | Colony counting and zone measurement | Colony counting and zone measurement |
| Count modes | Separation of touching colonies, exclusion areas, colour mode, shape mode, size mode | Separation of touching colonies, exclusion areas, colour mode, shape mode, size mode |
| Software | Win7 compatible | Win7 compatible |
| Database | SQL database stores all data and image locations | SQL database stores all data and image locations |
| Dimensions | 450mm (h) x 500mm (d) x 400mm (w) | 700mm (h) x 500mm (d) x 400mm (w) |
| Weight | 20kg | 30kg |
Wide range of applications
The system can be configured for a wide range of plate types. These include:
- Pour plates
- Spiral plates
- Multi-well
- SBA (serum bactericidal assay)
- OPKA (opsonophagocytic killing assay)
- Ames
- Inhibition zones
- AST (antibiotic susceptibility testing)
- SRD (single radial immunodiffusion)
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