Features and Benefits:

Specifically designed to read the CompactDry™ plates:

• Automatically readsCompactDry™ plates in less than 4 seconds - Stand alone system, no PC required
• Counts and differentiates colonies based on the CompactDry™ type
• Simply index cassette directly under the imaging camera for rapid reading
• Accurately counts up to 150 colonies per plate
• Accepts individual plates or strips of two, three, or four plates so you can keep your dilution series together - no need to seperate plates!
• Unit is suited for ambidextrous operation; plates can be scanned from the left or right side
• Digitalized plate image can be saved to USB or exported to the user's LIMS program or included software management program.

Multiple ways to report and enter reading data:

• Bluetooth enabled for wireless transfer of data
• Data can be automatically saved to USB drive
• Data and plate image can be printed to an external thermal printer
• Image of the plate can be saved to a USB with or without colony indentifier marks
• Each unit includes the Hardy Data Receiver Program for file organization and storage.
• Sample names can be entered with touchscreen, keyboard or scanned with the barcode reader

Hardware Details:

• Ergonomic with titled color touch screen for seated or standing operations
• Easy-to-operate and easy-to-clean
• Autofocusing 5-megapixel scanning camera
• Self-contained all-in-one unit, no external PC required
• Small footprint conserves bench-top space

Available accessories include:

• USB wireless keyboard
• USB barcode scanner
• USB thermal printer

Other Information:

• Customizable - The unit is factory calibrated but if your samples are unique, the system has an easy-to-use calibration wizard
• Software can be updated via USB drive
• 3 USB ports available for saving images, attaching printer, scanner, and wireless keyboard.
• Low cost comparison to competitor plate readers
• Internationally compatible power outlet
• Made in the USA
• Two year warranty against manufacturer defect