39 New Advice Service on Laboratory Monitoring


Sample security is vital in any laboratory working in a regulated environment and relies heavily on equipment selection and implementing an effective laboratory monitoring system. This can be a complex process with impacts on many functions and disciplines. A new consultancy service from IKS International has been created to make that process as straightforward and economical as possible, drawing on the organisation’s many years of experience in this field.


Explaining the new service, IKS Managing Director Stephen Tierney, said: “Sample security is our core business, and our involvement in so many diverse situations over the years has taught us that while there can be a generic approach to equipment selection or developing a lab monitoring system, each case also needs individual attention, not just to the technical requirements of the lab itself but to the needs of other stakeholders such as the local IT department or financial management. Our experience has given us an in depth appreciation of the needs, priorities and risks that these stakeholders may have, and we can advise on all these aspects and at all levels. IKS International is, of course, a market-leading supplier of monitoring systems and laboratory equipment, but our aim is not just to sell, it is to provide the guidance and advice needed to provide a comprehensive, cost-effective and technically sound solution in every case. We are happy to integrate with other suppliers’ equipment if that is the most appropriate solution. We can identify the critical information that needs to be accumulated prior to purchase, ensure that you are buying what you really need, and that the final solution will integrate fully into your environment. We are launching this as a ‘new’ service; in reality this has always been our approach but we feel we have developed unrivalled specialist knowledge and a unique skill set that we should put at the service of our market place.”


Circle no. 133 New Colony Counter Lights The Way for Ease of use


Stuart’s new SC6+ Colony Counter adds PC and printer connectivity, as well as LED lighting for greater comfort in longer work sessions. Replacing the popular SC6 model and offering excellent new capabilities at no additional cost, the SC6+ is ideal for all microbiology applications, particularly in the food industry. With the latest colony counter Stuart introduces LED lighting. The light is whiter and brighter, making observation easier. The SC6+ is simple to operate, enabling fast, accurate counting of bacterial and mould colonies. Touching a petri dish on the electronic pressure pad with a felt tip pen or probe to mark a colony causes a count to register on the digital display, with an optional tone for confirmation. The black background facility helps when counting difficult, translucent colonies.


Commenting on the new connectivity provided by the SC6+, Jackie Taylor, Stuart Product Manager, said: “The ability to connect the unit to a PC means that data can be transferred directly, eliminating any user errors which may arise when manually recording and keying in results. Output can be imported straight into an Excel file, saving additional time. The SMP30/1 accessory printer can also be connected to the colony counter, and results from numerous plates printed out at the touch of a button. As the colony counter has inbuilt statistical functionality, means and standard deviations can be included in the results printout.” The SC6+ colony counter is supplied complete with one Wolffhuegel graticule, one segmentation disc and two centering adapters for 50 to 90mm petri dishes. A choice of magnifiers is available to aid easier counting of smaller colonies and the receiver dish may be easily removed for cleaning.


Circle no. 134 ADVERTORIAL


Thermodynamic Power The new PRESTO®


from Julabo represents the state-of-the-art for modern laboratories. The first models cover a working temperature range of -40 to +250°C with 1.2 kW of cooling capacity and 2.8 kW of heating capacity. Highly efficient components give these instruments the ability to compensate for exothermic and endothermic reactions with extraordinary speed. The new PRESTO®


units are extremely robust


and work reliably even if the ambient temperature climbs as high as +40°C. Lab users benefit from high flow rates, constant pressure, and a controlled build-up of pump pressure. The integrated 5.7-inch industrial-grade touch panel gives the user a clear and well-organised view of important information while greatly improving user-friendliness. Password management for one administrator and up to two additional levels of authorisation makes it easier to manage laboratory procedures. Like all Julabo instruments, the new PRESTO’s®


have


closed side panels without ventilation slits. This reduces to a minimum the amount of space needed to operate the units because any other lab instruments may be placed directly next to the PRESTO®


. Multiple interfaces permit remote control of the PRESTO®


networks and in superordinated control systems. The integrated Ethernet interface provides complete access to all of PRESTO®


’s operating functions. across


„Everything perfect in its way


must go beyond its own way.“ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, German poet


The New Generation


Julabo customers can depend on competent pre-sales support and access to additional services that ensure they always receive the most optimal solution to their temperature-control needs.


Julabo offers its customers installation and calibration services, documentation for instrument qualification, and user training so users can start using their instruments right away and benefit from years of safe operation.


More information: www.julabo.de Circle no. 135


Thermodynamic Power. Working temperature range from -40 to +250 °C. Powerful pump. Strong and reliable up to ambient temperatures of +40 °C. Simple operation and easy monitoring via industrial touch panel. What more could you ask for? For further information please visit www.julabo.de.


Circle no. 136


INTERNATIONAL LABMATE - AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 - LABORATORY PRODUCTS


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