BactoCount IBC brochure

Product catalog summary

Introduction
The BactoCount IBC is a fully automated instrument designed for the rapid and accurate enumeration of bacteria in raw milk using flow cytometry. It is ideal for mid- to large-sized laboratories due to its high processing speed and reliability.

Technology and Components
The system includes a powerful computer for monitoring, a linear autosampler, an open incubator with ultrasonic probes, and an industrial flow cytometer. The autosampler minimizes carryover and complies with ISO 16140 standards. The incubator uses ultrasonic probes to enhance sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratio. The flow cytometer uses a laser to excite fluorescent markers in bacteria DNA, converting signals into individual bacteria counts.

Fluid Handling and Reagents
The fluid handling module filters and monitors reagent levels, ensuring contamination-free operation. The BactoCount uses two main solutions: an incubation solution and a cleaning solution, both pharmaceutical-grade and ISO 9001 certified.

Standardization and Accuracy
The BactoCount method is standardized globally, supported by proficiency ring tests and ISO certifications. It offers high accuracy and reproducibility, with results equivalent worldwide.

Applications
The BactoCount is used for milk payment, screening, and routing, ensuring compliance with EU hygiene regulations. It provides real-time contamination detection and improves product consistency.

Technical Specifications
The instrument processes up to 150 samples per hour, with repeatability and reproducibility complying with ISO 16140 standards. It operates within a sample temperature range of 4-42°C and has dimensions of 152.4 cm width, 121.9 cm height, and 61.0 cm depth.

Support and Service
Bentley Instruments offers comprehensive support, including installation, training, and remote assistance to ensure continuous productivity.

Catalog excerpts

TNSTRT TMFNTS BactoCount IBC THE Most ACCURATE AND DEPENDABLE BACTERIA COUNTER IN THE WORLD The BactoCount IBC is a fully automated instrument that uses a proprietary process based on flow cytometry (FCM) for the rapid, highly accurate and reliable enumeration of individual bacteria in raw milk. The BactoCount high processing speed (up to 150 samples/ hour) makes it the ideal solution for mid- to large size laboratories that need a highly accurate, easy-to-maintain, exceptionally fast and reliable bacteria counting system.

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Bentley BactoCount IBC Technology The BactoCount IBC consists OF 5 modules: Computer A powerful external computer allows the IBC to run and monitor the instrument at all times. Diagnostic features have been integrated in the software to warn the operator if the instrument is not functioning properly. All the analytical data and peak distribution curves are saved in a database and can be recalled at anytime. The use of ultrasonic probes is an important feature of the application. The cavitation effect removes very effectively potential interfering components like somatic cells and gives the method...

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CONVERSION EQUATIOn Developed according to ISO 21187/IDF 196 Standard SIMPLE REAGENT CONCEPT The BactoCount IBC only uses two working solutions, i.e. an incubation solution and a cleaning solution. These two solutions can be easily, safely and readily prepared by the operators during the start-up of the instrument. The reagents are automatically filtrated by the instrument before the analysis to prevent any contamination that could interfere with the reliability of the results and secure the BactoCount sensitivity even in the lowest bacteria concentration range. Brazil, Czech Republic, Estonia,...

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O BACTOCOUNT IBC TECHNICAL OVERVIEW & PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION • An incubation reagent consisting of a clarification buffer, proteolytic enzyme, and fluorescent marker is added to the milk in order to lyse the somatic cells, solubilize the fat globules and proteins, permeabilize the bacteria and stain their DNA. • The fluorescent marker intercalates rapidly and selectively into all the bacteria double-stranded nucleic acid. • The mixture is sonicated during the incubation period to help the chemical breakdown of the interfering particles, disrupt the remaining bacteria colonies to improve the detection...

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O BENTLEY BACTOCOUNT IBC TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS* 50 samples/hour - IBC50 100 samples/hour - IBC100 150 samples/hour - IBC150 1 15/220 VAC Type of Samples Milk of typical composition (cow, sheep, goat Speed and buffalo) TOTAL BACTERIA 2000 to 10+ million - APPLICATION individual bacteria/ml Power Supply Repeatability Range (/pL) & Specifications 10-50, Sr < 0.07 log 51-100, Sr < 0.06 log 101-300, Sr < 0.05 log >300, Sr < 0.03 log The BactoCount reapetability fully complies with ISO 16140 standard with a Sr<0.09 log Reproducibility 10-50, Sr < 0.14 log 51-100, Sr < 0.12 log...

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