The antibiotic zone reader provides a rapid accurate method for determining the strength of antibiotic materials by measuring the diameter of an inhibition zone in a petri-dish.
In use, the discs are placed on a petri-dish prepared with agar and inoculated with bacteria. After incubation, the bacteria cover the entire dish except for a circular inhibition zone around, it being a function of the strength of the antibiotic.
This zone reader measures the diameter of the inhibition zone to 0.02 mm within range of 0 to 35 mm diameter. Light from a source from the top, passes through the transparent and semitransparent portions of the agar, then to a reflecting mirror supported by an arm above the unit. The mirror reflects the light to glass prism mounted at the front of the unit and magnified image of the zone of inhibition is clearly visible on the prism.
Salient Features:
Accurate method for determining the strength of antibiotic material
Micro processor based design
Average of Vertical diameter & Horizontal diameter of inhibited zone
Magnified image of inhibited zone is clearly visible on the prism
Calibration facility
Printout facility
Facility to store 4 zones (optional 6 zones)
IQ / OQ Documentation
Advantages
An accurate method of determining the strength of antibiotic materials.
Magnified image of the inhibition zone is clearly visible on the prism.
Less time-consuming for measuring the accurate diameter of an inhibited zone
( 0.1 mm).
Easy to operate for single person.
Display shows direct reading.
Vertical & horizontal reading of the zone stored in memory.
Technical Specification
Power
230 V 50 Hz
110 V 50/60 Hz (Optional)
Size
275 mm (L) x 265 mm (W) x 390 mm (H)
Weight
Net 10 Kgs
Due to constant research and development, design and specifications may change without prior notice.
