aCOLade2 is designed with an antimicrobial protection. The pressure of marking a colony with a felt-tip pen registers a cumulative count. The pressure can be adjusted to each user.

• Audible count confirmation (can be turned on or off)
• Choice of light or dark background, illuminated receiver plate
• Switchable black background to enhance translucent and difficult to see colonies

Sub-stage illumination by low energy bright LEDs allows glare-free optimum viewing. A switchable black background is provided to enhance viewing of translucent and difficult to see colonies. Supplied with two graticules and dish centering adapters to facilitate use with 50 - 90 mm dishes.