ScanStation 300

Real-time incubator and colony counter

ScanStation 300 centralises incubation, detection, and automated colony counting in one workflow, monitoring growth in real time so colonies are detected and counted as soon as they appear.

Only available in Ireland through Ocon Chemicals. Talk to us about the right setup for your lab and sample volumes.

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Get earlier results. Improve confidence. Reduce manual work.

Real-time monitoring can reduce time-to-results by up to 3× versus traditional end-point reads (application dependent).
Typical counting accuracy up to 98%, designed to avoid false positives and reduce issues from spread/confluent colonies.
Counting powered by a combination of patented algorithms and artificial intelligence including early mold detection capabilities with the relevant software configuration.
Built for busy labs: 24/7 operation with batch or continuous loading.

What It Does

Fully automatic incubation, detection and enumeration on up to 300 Petri dishes.
Monitors bacterial growth in real time and counts colonies as soon as they appear.
Automates tedious, repetitive tasks to free up staff time and help standardise results.
Supports traceability workflows with reporting and export options for review and documentation.

If you’re currently incubating separately and counting manually, ScanStation 300 can streamline the entire read-and-report step.

Key Specifications

Capacity & Plate Compatibility

Capacity: up to 300 Petri dishes
Accepted plating: pour, surface, Spiral, filtration membrane, air sampling, contact plate, Petrifilm™
Plate size: Ø 85–96 mm and Ø 54–67 mm with adaptor (lid up or upside-down)
Telecentric lens: improves counting around plate edges

Incubation & Imaging

Incubation temperature: 20°C to 45°C
Temperature accuracy: ± 1°C (FX15-140)
Temperature recording: every minute
Technology: compressor-free Peltier elements
Camera resolution: 5 megapixels
Max incubation time: 10 days
Reading interval: 1 hour between plates

Connectivity, Traceability & Compliance

Bidirectional connection to LIMS via webservice (depending on configuration/modules).
Automatic plate identification supported (barcode/datamatrix options; depending on configuration).
Remote access supported via the Connect Module (depending on configuration).
Automatic export of results: PDF report, MP4 video, JPG images, CSV (Excel-compatible).
Compliance-oriented software features include support for 21 CFR Part 11 (depending on setup and lab requirements).

Why Labs Use It

Earlier decision-making through real-time growth tracking (not just end-point reads)
Reduce repetitive manual counting and transcription
Standardise reading across operators and shifts (reduce manual errors)
Keep visual records (images/videos) for verification and audits
Improve throughput with high capacity and 24/7 operation

Typical Applications

Quality Control (QC) microbiology workflows
Environmental Monitoring (EM) workflows
R&D microbiology workflows

Support in Ireland

Help selecting the right model and configuration for your workflow
Guidance on implementation and training planning
Ongoing support through Ocon Chemicals

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Share your approximate plate volume, incubation conditions, and reporting needs we’ll recommend the best ScanStation approach for your lab. Prefer to talk it through? Contact our team.

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FAQs

Is ScanStation 300 only a colony counter?

It’s a real-time incubator and colony counter: plates are incubated and monitored over time, and colonies are detected and counted as soon as they appear.

Can we connect it to our LIMS?

Bidirectional LIMS connectivity via webservice is supported (depending on configuration/modules). Tell us what LIMS you use and we’ll advise on the best setup.

What do you need to size the right setup?

Plate volume, typical organisms/tests, incubation temperatures, turnaround expectations, and any reporting/traceability requirements.