The Synbiosis ProtoCOL 3 is a high-performance automated colony counting and zone measurement system designed to deliver fast, accurate, and traceable microbiological results. Combining advanced imaging technology with intelligent software, ProtoCOL 3 streamlines colony counting and inhibition zone measurement for clinical, pharmaceutical, environmental, and food microbiology laboratories.

Imaging:

Equipped with a high-resolution camera and three-colour LED illumination, the ProtoCOL 3 captures sharp, high-contrast images for accurate detection of colonies and inhibition zones across all agar types. The system’s refined optics and advanced analysis algorithms ensure reproducible results, even for small or faint colonies, making it ideal for a wide range of microbiological assays.

Capability:

The ProtoCOL 3 automatically counts colonies or measures zones at the touch of a button, processing plates up to 150 mm in diameter with exceptional speed and reliability. Its modular design supports multiple software applications — including colony counting, zone measurement, spiral plate analysis, eAST, and Ames tests — offering a flexible, all-in-one platform for automated plate reading.

Compliance:

Designed for use in regulated laboratories, the ProtoCOL 3 is fully 21 CFR Part 11 compliant, featuring secure audit trails, user access control, and data integrity safeguards. Results can be seamlessly exported to Excel, PDF, or LIMS, ensuring complete traceability and compliance with GLP and GMP requirements.

Options:

Available with a mounted touch screen processor which enables ease of control while the easy-to-use software produces highly accurate results. Alternatively, the ProtoCOL 3 can be used with a new or existing stand-alone desktop or laptop computer via USB connection — no additional PCI cards are required.