Is the Cosmo Micro-BioCount2210 compliant with 21 CFR Part 11?

Yes. The software includes unique-ID and password-based user access, configurable password policy and auto logoff, date/time-stamped audit trails, predefined user roles (Administrator, Manager, Supervisor, Analyst, Service Engineer), data backup and restore, non-editable user-readable reports, and comes with IQ, OQ and PQ qualification documents.

MicroCosmos Imaging Systems · Cosmo Micro-BioCount2210

Automated colony counting that's fast, precise and audit-ready

Name: Cosmo Micro-BioCount2210 Advanced Automated Colony Counter
Brand: MicroCosmos Imaging Systems Pvt Ltd

A 12.4MP digital colony counter that identifies, counts and measures bacterial and fungal colonies on petri dishes in about 2 seconds per plate — with 21 CFR Part 11-ready software built for regulated microbiology labs.

12.4MP DeXel-CAM (Germany) ~2 sec / plate 0.1mm colony detection 21 CFR Part 11-ready

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Cosmo Micro-BioCount2210 automated colony counter by MicroCosmos Imaging Systems

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~2 secCounting time per petri dish plate

0.1 mmMinimum colony detection diameter

55–90 mmStandard petri dish plate size range

12.4 MPDeXel-CAM digital colour camera, USB 3.0

Precision colony counting, without the manual tally

Purpose-built hardware and software for microbiology QC

The Cosmo Micro-BioCount2210 pairs a 12.4 megapixel German-made digital camera with uniform dome LED illumination to capture a clean, glare-free image of every petri dish, then runs advanced recognition software that identifies, counts and measures bacterial and fungal colonies in around two seconds per plate.

Colour, size, shape and contrast-based detection — down to 0.1 mm — is combined with a dedicated separation algorithm for colonies that are touching or overlapping, so counts stay accurate on the crowded plates that trip up manual counting and basic image-based counters alike.

Because the software ships 21 CFR Part 11-ready, with full audit trails, role-based access and qualification documentation, the Micro-BioCount2210 fits directly into validated pharmaceutical, food-safety and environmental microbiology workflows — not just research benches.

Cosmo Micro-BioCount2210 software identifying and counting colonies on a petri dish

A. Hardware

Imaging hardware built for glare-free, repeatable capture

Every count starts with a clean image — the Micro-BioCount2210's camera and lighting are matched specifically for petri dish imaging.

12.4MP digital colour camera

DeXel-CAM (made in Germany), connected over USB 3.0 for fast, high-resolution image capture of every plate.

Transmitted & reflected dome lighting

Uniform LED ring lighting with white or RGB options, compatible with black and white backgrounds.

Bright-field & dark-field illumination

Glare-free lighting modes selectable to suit the plate type and media being imaged.

B. Automated colony counting software

Advanced software to identify, count and measure colonies on petri dishes

Purpose-built recognition software — not a generic image-analysis add-on — tuned specifically for bacterial and fungal colony morphology.

Plate & detection specifications
Plate size compatibility	⌀55 mm to ⌀90 mm (standard petri dishes)
Counting time	~2 seconds per plate
Media types	Pour plates, surface plates, chromogenic dishes, RODAC plates, filter membranes
Colony detection	0.1 mm diameter, adjustable detection threshold

Recognition & output
Recognition method	Colour, size, shape and contrast-based recognition
Counting modes	Automated and manual mode
Results export	CSV, Excel, PDF (21 CFR mode: PDF export only)

Bacterial and fungal colony identification

Purpose-built recognition for both bacterial and fungal colony morphology, not a generic blob-counting algorithm.

Connected-colony separation algorithm

A dedicated algorithm separates and accurately counts colonies that are touching or overlapping — the single biggest source of manual counting error.

Automated or manual counting mode

Run fully automated counts for routine throughput, or switch to manual mode for edge cases and analyst verification.

C. 21 CFR Part 11 compliance features

Audit-ready by default, not as an afterthought

Every compliance control a regulated microbiology lab needs for FDA and internal audits is built into the Micro-BioCount2210 software from day one.

User Policy

Unique ID and password-controlled access.

Password Policy

Set length, complexity and auto logoff.

Audit Trails

Date and time-stamped, fully printable.

Roles & Privileges

Admin, Manager, Supervisor, Analyst, Engineer.

Data Backup / Restore

Automated backup with easy restore.

Non-Editable Reports

User-readable, tamper-proof reporting.

Qualification Documents

IQ, OQ and PQ included as standard.

D. Calibration & accuracy

System calibration and validation you can trace

Calibration & validation
Calibration	Calibration of the system with NPL (National Physical Laboratory) traceability
Result validation	Standard particle slide used for ongoing result validation

Applications

Where labs put the Micro-BioCount2210 to work

Pharmaceutical microbiology QC

Bioburden, environmental monitoring and sterility support testing.

Food & beverage safety testing

Routine microbial load counting across production and QC labs.

Water & environmental testing

Membrane filtration counts for water quality and environmental compliance.

Hospital & clinical microbiology

Faster plate reads to support diagnostic and infection-control workflows.

Cosmetics & personal care QC

Microbial limit testing for formulations and finished products.

CROs & testing laboratories

Validated, audit-ready counting for multi-client contract testing.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about the Micro-BioCount2210

What is the Cosmo Micro-BioCount2210 automated colony counter?

It's an automated colony counter that uses a 12.4 megapixel digital camera and dome LED illumination to identify, count and measure bacterial and fungal colonies on standard petri dishes, running in either automated or manual counting mode.

How fast does the colony counter count a plate?

Roughly 2 seconds per plate, using colour, size, shape and contrast-based recognition, with a dedicated algorithm that separates and accurately counts colonies that are touching or connected.

What plate sizes and media types does it support?

Standard petri dishes from 55 mm to 90 mm in diameter, across pour plates, surface plates, chromogenic dishes, RODAC plates and filter membranes, with colony detection down to 0.1 mm and an adjustable detection threshold.

Is the Micro-BioCount2210 compliant with 21 CFR Part 11?

Yes. The software includes unique-ID and password-based user access, configurable password policy and auto logoff, date/time-stamped audit trails, predefined user roles, data backup and restore, non-editable reports, and comes with IQ, OQ and PQ qualification documents.

How is the system calibrated and validated?

Using a standard particle slide with NPL-traceable calibration, so labs can validate counting accuracy as part of routine system qualification.

Which industries use automated colony counters like this?

Pharmaceutical microbiology QC, food and beverage safety testing, water and environmental testing, hospital and clinical microbiology, cosmetics and personal care testing, and CROs and contract testing laboratories.

Faster counts. Fewer errors. Audit-ready records.

See how the Micro-BioCount2210 fits your microbiology QC workflow.

Talk to MicroCosmos Imaging Systems about plate types, throughput and 21 CFR Part 11 validation requirements for your lab.

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