View IFU (Instructions for Use)
Bring automation, efficiency, and data security into your lab.
The Wizard™ CompactDry™ Reader 2 is a fast, easy, and accurate way to read, count, and record your CompactDry™ results. Just flip the switch, select your configuration, insert your CompactDry™ plate(s), select read, and save your results!
The Wizard™ has selectable modes in the configuration menu designed to read the different types of CompactDry™ plates.
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
