ICON100 Automatic Colony Counter
ICON100 counts colonies on Ø55/60/90/120/150 mm dishes down to Ø0.05 mm, and counts colonies only.
Count once. Trust the result.
ICON100 counts colonies on Ø55/60/90/120/150 mm dishes down to Ø0.05 mm, and counts colonies only.
Bench colony counter with AI detection and one-click analysis
- Round dishes Ø55/60/90/120/150 mm
- Minimum colony size Ø0.05 mm with 20 MP
- Inhibition-zone module: not supported
Key features
- Petri dish compatibilityRound dishes Ø55/60/90/120/150 mm
- Minimum colony sizeØ0.05 mm
- Camera resolution20 MP
- Lighting and backgroundTop, bottom and dual illumination, full-spectrum white LED
- Optional assay modulesNot supported
- Result exportBatch export of results to PDF, Excel and Word
Specifications
Published parameters for ICON100. Items not listed here are documented in the technical datasheet.
| Sample and handling | |
|---|---|
| Petri dish compatibility | Round dishes Ø55/60/90/120/150 mm |
| Plating methods | Pour plate, spread plate |
| Media and substrates | Chromogenic media, membrane filters and test strips |
| Holders and adapters | No adapter required; automatic recognition |
| Optional assay modules | Not supported |
| Imaging and counting | |
| Minimum colony size | Ø0.05 mm |
| Camera resolution | 20 MP |
| Image zoom | 50× |
| Lighting and background | Top, bottom and dual illumination, full-spectrum white LED |
| Colour filtering | Colour filtering on selected colours |
| Region of interest | Polygonal and circular exclude/include regions |
| Separation and manual review | Automatic separation of touching and spreading colonies, with manual add/remove |
| Exposure settings | Automatic exposure and white balance |
| CFU calculation | Scientific-notation CFU conversion by dilution factor |
| Data and software | |
| Result export | Batch export of results to PDF, Excel and Word |
| Image retention | Image export in JPG, PNG and BMP |
| Sample ID and barcode | Barcode and QR-code sample ID entry |
| Installation and delivery | |
| Dimensions and weight | W230 × D341 × H365 mm, net weight 10 kg |
| Power and connectivity | 100–220 V AC wide-range input, 50/60 Hz, 90 W, Gigabit Ethernet |
| Warranty and maintenance | 1-year warranty after acceptance; 10-year spare-parts commitment from the manufacturer |
Options and accessories
Options are quoted against the final configuration; availability depends on the model and region.
| Result export | Batch export of results to PDF, Excel and Word |
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Downloads and documentation
Released on request: Accounts and audit trail, Bias and repeatability, Counting rate, LIMS integration, Plate time and throughput, Verification and qualification, Working count range.
Frequently asked questions
Which plates does it take?
Round dishes Ø55/60/90/120/150 mm.
All PUN-ICON models
Every PUN-ICON configuration on one table, so the model can be chosen by chamber, control level and options rather than by name alone.
| Model | Optional assay modules | Petri dish compatibility | Media and substrates | Dimensions and weight | Model page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICON100 (this model) | Not supported | Round dishes Ø55/60/90/120/150 mm | Chromogenic media, membrane filters and test strips | W230 × D341 × H365 mm, net weight 10 kg | You are here |
| ICON200 | Supported | Round dishes Ø55/60/90/120/150 mm | Chromogenic media, membrane filters and test strips | W230 × D341 × H365 mm, net weight 10 kg | Details |
| ICON300 | Supported | Round dishes Ø55/60/90/120/150 mm | Chromogenic media, membrane filters and test strips | W230 × D341 × H365 mm, net weight 10 kg | Details |
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