HCC-01/HCC-02 Semi-Automatic Colony Counter

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HCC-01/HCC-02 Semi-Automatic Colony Counter

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Model NumberHCC 01/02

Brand NameYM

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HCC-01/HCC-02 Semi-Automatic Colony Counter

Product Introduction
The HCC-01/HCC-02 Semi-Automatic Colony Counter is a microbiology laboratory instrument designed to simplify and improve the efficiency of bacterial colony counting on Petri dishes. It uses an electronic pressure-sensitive counting surface to register colonies when the operator touches them with a suitable stylus or marker.
Each count is displayed on the instrument screen and confirmed by an audible signal, which can be switched on or off. Adjustable pressure sensitivity, LED illumination, and 3× and 6× optical magnification support convenient colony identification and counting.
The HCC series is suitable for microbiological testing in food and beverage production, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, drinking water, wastewater, clinical specimens, and industrial hygiene. The HCC-02 additionally supports computer connectivity for displaying parameters.

Performance Features
• Semi-automatic counting: Electronic registration reduces manual tallying errors and improves counting efficiency.
•   Wide counting range: Counts from 0 to 999 colonies.
• Adjustable pressure sensitivity: Adapts the counting response to the operator's marking method.
•   Audible count confirmation: Provides sound feedback after each count; the sound function can be enabled or disabled.
• Adjustable visual background: Light and dark backgrounds help improve colony visibility.
• Optical magnification: Integrated 3× and 6× magnification supports colony observation.
•   LED illumination: Provides lighting for routine laboratory counting.
• Built-in mean calculation: Helps calculate average values from repeated counts.
•   Zero-reset function: Allows the count to be reset for a new sample.
•   Computer connectivity: The HCC-02 supports connection to a computer via USB.

Working Principle
The operator places a Petri dish on the electronic pressure-sensitive counting surface and identifies individual colonies. Each colony is touched with a compatible stylus or marker. The applied pressure triggers the sensor, which registers one count and updates the digital display. An audible signal provides confirmation when enabled.
The instrument can calculate mean values from repeated counts, while adjustable sensitivity helps accommodate different marking tools and operating preferences. Colony identification remains an operator task; the instrument is not described as an automatic image-recognition counter.

Technical Parameters

Parameter	HCC-01	HCC-02
Model	HCC-01	HCC-02
Instrument type	Semi-automatic colony counter	Semi-automatic colony counter
Counting range	0–999	0–999
Compatible Petri dish diameter	60–150 mm	60–150 mm
Light source	LED	LED
Optical magnification	3× and 6×	3× and 6×
Pressure sensitivity	Adjustable	Adjustable
Audible counting signal	Adjustable/on-off	Adjustable/on-off
Mean calculation	Built-in	Built-in
Computer connection	Not specified	USB connection
Weight	2.5 kg	2.5 kg
Dimensions	Source lists 260 × 2601 × 40 mm; confirm the middle dimension	Source lists 260 × 2601 × 40 mm; confirm the middle dimension

Note: The supplied dimensions appear to contain a typographical error. Confirm the correct dimensions and the HCC-02 computer software/interface details with the manufacturer before ordering.

Application Scenarios
• Food and beverage laboratories: Counting colonies in microbiological quality-control samples.
• Pharmaceutical laboratories: Supporting routine microbial testing and product quality assessment.
• Water testing laboratories: Counting bacterial colonies in drinking water and wastewater samples.
• Cosmetics and personal care: Microbiological quality testing of cosmetic products and hygiene supplies.
• Clinical laboratories: Supporting colony counting in appropriate clinical microbiology workflows.
• Universities and research institutes: Teaching and routine microbiological experiments.
• Industrial laboratories: Microbial monitoring of production environments and industrial water samples.

Comparison: HCC-01 vs. HCC-02

Feature	HCC-01	HCC-02
Counting range	0–999	0–999
Petri dish diameter	60–150 mm	60–150 mm
Counting method	Pressure-sensitive manual marking	Pressure-sensitive manual marking
LED illumination	Yes	Yes
Optical magnification	3× and 6×	3× and 6×
Mean calculation	Yes	Yes
Computer connectivity	Not specified	USB connection
Recommended use	Routine colony counting	Routine counting with computer connectivity

Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the HCC semi-automatic colony counter used for?
It is used to count bacterial colonies on Petri dishes in microbiology laboratories, quality-control departments, and research facilities.
2. What is the counting range of the HCC-01 and HCC-02?
Both models have a specified counting range of 0–999.
3. What size Petri dishes can the instrument accommodate?
The specified compatible Petri dish diameter is 60–150 mm.
4. How does the colony counting function work?
The operator touches each identified colony with a suitable stylus or marker. Pressure activates the sensor, and the instrument increments the displayed count.
5. Does the counter provide audible feedback?
Yes. Each registered count can be confirmed by an audible signal, and the sound function can be switched on or off.
6. Can the counter calculate average colony counts?
Yes. The instrument includes a built-in mean calculation function to assist with repeated-count evaluation.
7. What is the difference between the HCC-01 and HCC-02?
Both models share the specified counting range, Petri dish compatibility, and LED light source. The HCC-02 additionally supports USB computer connectivity for displaying parameters.
8. Does the HCC series automatically recognize colonies from images?
The supplied specifications describe pressure-sensitive counting by an operator using a stylus or marker. They do not indicate automatic image recognition or AI-based colony detection.
9. Which laboratories can use this colony counter?
It is suitable for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, water quality, clinical, industrial, and academic microbiology laboratories.

Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the HCC semi-automatic colony counter used for?
It is used to count bacterial colonies on Petri dishes in microbiology laboratories, quality-control departments, and research facilities.
2. What is the counting range of the HCC-01 and HCC-02?
Both models have a specified counting range of 0–999.
3. What size Petri dishes can the instrument accommodate?
The specified compatible Petri dish diameter is 60–150 mm.
4. How does the colony counting function work?
The operator touches each identified colony with a suitable stylus or marker. Pressure activates the sensor, and the instrument increments the displayed count.
5. Does the counter provide audible feedback?
Yes. Each registered count can be confirmed by an audible signal, and the sound function can be switched on or off.
6. Can the counter calculate average colony counts?
Yes. The instrument includes a built-in mean calculation function to assist with repeated-count evaluation.
7. What is the difference between the HCC-01 and HCC-02?
Both models share the specified counting range, Petri dish compatibility, and LED light source. The HCC-02 additionally supports USB computer connectivity for displaying parameters.
8. Does the HCC series automatically recognize colonies from images?
The supplied specifications describe pressure-sensitive counting by an operator using a stylus or marker. They do not indicate automatic image recognition or AI-based colony detection.
9. Which laboratories can use this colony counter?
It is suitable for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, water quality, clinical, industrial, and academic microbiology laboratories.