Description; General description; Provides a cost effective and accurate way to count colonies of bacteria or other microorganisms grown on an agar plate. This hand-held, simple to operate device marks, counts, and gives an audible and visual alert each time a count is registered. The lightweight, pen-style design reduces the likelihood of error, combining all aspects of counting into one motion. CE approved.; Features and Benefits; • Fast, accurate and economical sample counting and sample count verification for up to 35 dishes • Ability to count both up and down to verify sample counts • Can display the sum total of all colonies counted • Backlit display allows easy viewing in low light conditions • Audible alert can be turned off if desired • Counting function can be locked to prevent error during breaks between counting • Long life, red and black felt-tip markers (included) work on plastic or glass and are oil and water resistant; ink is removable with ethyl alcohol • Includes 3V lithium battery and protective storage case; Legal Information; Scienceware is a registered trademark of SP Scienceware, a division of SP