Complete Low-Cost Solution for Rapid Product Release
Rapid microbiological testing for best-in-class food and beverage manufacturing operations - Oculer presents a fully automated self-contained test solution which requires no specialist laboratory facilities.
Ready to use sterile Oculer APCheck® assay vials with bioengineered media formulations; for the rapid detection of specific target contaminants
Full data traceability and results analysis enable maximum data integrity and safe dissemination of results information to those who need it… fast.
Expert technical support always available for the development of new test methods and protocols to help you meet your production targets … at minimum cost!
Oculer 930 Rapid Series Instruments - High-Precision Optical Detection and User-Programmed Incubation
Oculer has manufactured its instruments to be the most robust, simple-to-use and fully automated platforms available on the market today. At the core of the 930 Rapid Series technology is a carefully engineered integration of precision optics; finely tuned temperature incubation controls; fluorescence sensors that monitor changes in oxygen within the sample matrix, and an individually formulated growth medium for each assay that promotes the growth and detection of target microorganisms in the sample.
Read more about Optical Detection TechnologyKey Features:
Precisely responsive sensor detects the reduction in oxygen caused by microbial growth in the sample
APCheck® assay vials have been developed with Oculer’s bioengineered selective media formulations
Up to 432 samples can be run simultaneously
APCheck® vials contain Oculer's oxygen sensor and are available in 2ml and 15 ml sizes
2ml allows maximum test throughput. 15ml allows maximum detection sensitivity
Low maintenance costs driven by solid state optical design
Featuring high-precision oxygen tension sensitivity plus our proprietary bio-engineered selective media
Oculer's unique matrix-independent selective/elective growth media is the result of extensive research and development investment over many years. APCheck® vials are carefully manufactured by Oculer, pre-filled and gamma irradiated prior to shipping to ensure consistent, reliable results.
Available Assays:
Instrument Operation and Reporting Software
The latest generation Oculer software is continuously upgraded by our in-house informatics team so that the instruments are controlled and operated optimally and so that results are reported in the manner that customers require. Data can be interrogated on a standalone basis or fully integrated through native LIMs architectures in real-time.
Read more about our softwareKey Features:
Enables real-time operation and control of the Oculer Rapid 930 Series Instruments
Flexible programmable Test Methods are created by the user, which govern the operating parameters of the instrument
Dedicated reporting in real-time in clear, easy-to-understand user interface graphics. Test data is preserved for future reference
Output data and report files can be integrated to native LIMS systems
Routine upgrades issued by Oculer to reflect the latest assay developments and for most recent operating system releases
Oculer software is Windows 10 compliant and can be run on a standalone desktop / laptop system
How It Works
The Oculer Rapid 930 Series is a dual-function incubator/reader that, when combined with our bioengineered culture media and our precision oxygen depletion sensor forms a completely integrated package for food spoilage organisms.
Find Out MoreEasy process steps for Oculer assays
Pre-incubate samples as normal
Add 10 ml of sample to Oculer vial
Place vial in the instrument
Negative results confirmed after 48 hours
Positive results are available sooner
Prepare sample as normal
Add 10 ml of sample to Oculer vial
Place vial in the instrument
Negative results confirmed after 48 hours
Positive results are available sooner
Prepare typical samples as normal
Run samples on plates and on the Oculer system
Enter plate count data into Oculer system
A standard curve is generated by the system
Results are then expressed in cfu/ml (gram)
Add 10 ml sample to Oculer vial
Place vial in the instrument
Negative results confirmed after 72 hours
Positive results are available sooner
Samples can be incubated offline for pass/fail results
Use the supplied moist swab to rub over target surface
Insert swab into APCheck vial and snap off; replace vial cap
Place vial(s) into carousel of the instrument
Begin test run and walk away
Confirmed result available after 24 hours
Add sample to two test vials
Place vials in the instrument
Detection and discrimination between Gram positive and Gram negative available within 24 hours
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