Description
Microbial growth curve analyzer MGC-200 series is a fully automated instrument, which can realize real-time detection of microbial growth status under different growth temperatures, different medium components, and different light combinations, and automatically draw growth curves to provide a powerful boost for microbial research . The whole process does not require frequent sampling, completely eliminates the risk of contamination. The growth can be made under different O2 or CO2 atmospheres.
This microbial growth analyser can be sued with differnet microorganisms like oxygen dépendent aerobic bacteria, anaerobic bacteria.
It can measure the growth under different cultures températures, different gas environnement, different shaking and light combination. It can for exemple permit the optimization of the nutrient like carbon sources, vitamins,…
Two models are available, the MGC-200 for standard applications and the MGC-500 with possibility of gas atmosphere control.
Description
| Model | MGC-200 | MGC-500 |
| Dimension | 530x680x360 mm | |
| Detection wavelength | 300-850 nm | |
| Container | cultures plates, ELISA plates | |
| Number of channels | 2 board positions, up to 192 channels | |
| Max medium volume | 2.5 mL | |
| Light source | Xenon lamp | |
| Temperature control | 15-60 °C | 15-45 °C |
| Shaking speed | 200-1250 rpm | |
| Detection method | single hole multipoint detection | |
| Absorbance range | OD 8 | |
| Detection interval | 5-360 minutes | |
| Longest incubation time | 1600 hours | |
| Sterilisation mode | UV light | |
| Full spectrum scan | yes | |
| Gas inlet | 0 | 4 |
| CO2 monitoring | no | yes |
| O2 monitoring | no | yes |
| Gas control | no | yes |
| Illumination | optional | optional |
Adavantages
Gas control system: Exclusive to the MGC-500 version, this system allows for independent or combined regulation of O2 and CO2 levels; the control range is 0.5–20% for O2 and 1–20% for CO2. In anaerobic mode, the device effectively removes oxygen from the chamber through the use of palladium particles.
Agitation: This prevents cell sedimentation and promotes gas exchange.
Spectral scanning: The device can perform a full spectral scan across a wavelength range of 300 to 850 nm, enabling the determination of the optimal wavelength for the sample under analysis. Utilizing advanced full-spectrum detection technology, the MGC series also allows for the simultaneous, continuous measurement of absorbance at up to 6 different wavelengths using a single unit, significantly enhancing detection efficiency and flexibility.
Illumination: The optional RGBW (red, green, blue, white) four-color lighting system can cover a broad portion of the visible spectrum by combining various proportions of light sources. This addresses the specific spectral absorption requirements of different types of photosynthetic microorganisms or algae. By configuring the light cycle, it is possible to simulate natural light environment variations and study the influence of light-related factors on growth conditions.
