The Wizard™, CompactDry™ Reader, by Hardy Diagnostics

It's Like Magic! Bring automation, efficiency and data security into your lab.The Wizard™ CompactDry™ Reader is a fast, easy, and accurate way to read and record your CompactDry™ results.
The Wizard™ has selectable modes in the configuration menu designed to read the different types of CompactDry™ plates.
Features and Benefits:
Specifically designed to read the CompactDry™ plates: Automatically reads CompactDry™ plates in less than 4 seconds – Stand alone system, no PC required
Counts and differentiates colonies based on the CompactDry™ typeIndexes cassette directly under the imaging camera for rapid readingAccurately reads up to 150 colonies per plateAccepts individual plates or groups of two, three, or four plates so you can keep your dilution series together - no need to seperate plates! Unit is suited for ambidextrous operation; plates can be scanned from the left or right side
Digitalized plate image can be saved to USB or exported to the user's LIMS program or included software management program.
Multiple ways to report and enter reading data: Data can be automatically saved to USB driveData and plate image can be printed to an external thermal printer Image of the plate can be saved to a USB with or without colony indentifier marks
Each unit includes the Hardy Data Receiver Program for file organization and storage.Sample names can be entered with touchscreen, keyboard or scanned with the barcode reader
Hardware Details:
Ergonomic with titled color touch screen for seated or standing operationsEasy-to-operate and easy-to-clean
Autofocusing 5-megapixel scanning camera
Self-contained all-in-one unit, no external PC required
Small footprint conserves bench-top space
Available accessories include: USB wireless keyboard
USB barcode scanner
USB thermal printer
Other Information:
Customizable - The unit is factory calibrated but if your samples are unique, the system has an easy-to-use calibration wizard
Software can be updated via USB drive
3 USB ports available for saving images, attaching printer, scanner, and wireless keyboard.
Low cost comparison to competitor plate readers
Internationally compatible power outlet
Made in the USA
Two year warranty against manufacturer defect

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