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| Brand | Interscience |
|---|---|
| Origin | France |
| Model | easySpiral Pro® |
| Dispensing Volume | 1000 µL |
| Preset Volumes | 50, 100, or 200 µL |
| Counting Range | 100–1×10⁷ CFU/mL |
| Cycle Time | 25 s |
| Overflow Pressure | 8 bar |
| Disinfectant Capacity (Standard Mode) | 600 cycles (2 L bottle) |
| Same-Sample Sequential Plating | up to 50 Petri dishes (50 µL each) |
| Automatic Disinfection Protocol | Compatible with 90 mm and 150 mm Petri dishes |
| Spiral Modes | Exponential, Circular, Uniform |
| Data Export | Excel™ format |
| Programmable Volume Range | 10–1000 mL |
| Dimensions | 38 × 42 × 29 cm |
| Weight | 15.6 kg |
| Power Supply | 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Brand | Interscience |
|---|---|
| Origin | France |
| Model | easySpiral® |
| Dispensing Volume | 1000 µL |
| Preset Volumes | 50 µL or 100 µL |
| Counting Range | 300–1.3 × 10⁵ CFU/mL |
| Cycle Time | 25 s |
| Overflow Pressure | 8 bar |
| Disinfectant Capacity (Standard Mode) | 600 cycles per 2 L bottle |
| Same-Sample Continuous Plating | up to 20 Petri Dishes (50 µL each) |
| Auto-Disinfection Protocol | Yes |
| Compatible Dish Diameter | 90 mm |
| Inoculation Pattern | Exponential Spiral & Circular Spiral |
| Dimensions | 38 × 42 × 29 cm |
| Weight | 15.6 kg |
| Power Supply | 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Compliance | AFNOR V08-100, ISO 7218 |
| Brand | Interscience |
|---|---|
| Origin | France |
| Model | Scan 1200 |
| Camera | 1.2 MP HD CCD with 28× zoom lens |
| Illumination | Automated dark-field system (6 configurable top/bottom, white/black combinations) |
| Petri Dish Compatibility | Ø 55–90 mm |
| Minimum Detectable Colony Diameter | 0.05 mm |
| Counting Speed | Up to 1000 colonies/sec |
| Zone Measurement Accuracy | ±0.3 mm |
| Resolution | ±0.1 mm |
| Antibiotic Disc Capacity | Up to 7 per 90 mm plate |
| Analysis Standards | CLSI, EUCAST, CA-SFM (Human & Veterinary), Custom Criteria |
| Software Languages | English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Russian |
| Compliance | 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 7218, AOAC 977.27 |
| Data Export Formats | CSV, Excel™, PDF, JPEG, PNG, BMP, SCA, BIO |
| Power | 100–240 V~, 50–60 Hz, 20 W |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 28.8 × 26.3 × 37.3 cm |
| Weight | 9.4 kg |
| Warranty | 3 years (registration required) |
| Spare Parts Availability | 10 years |
| Software Updates | 3 years (excludes validation) |
| Brand | Interscience |
|---|---|
| Origin | France |
| Model | Scan 300 |
| Camera | 1 MP CMOS color sensor with M12 lens (28× zoom) |
| Illumination | Automatic dark-field system with 6 configurable combinations (top/bottom, white/black background) |
| Petri Dish Compatibility | Ø 55–90 mm |
| Minimum Detectable Colony Diameter | 0.1 mm |
| Counting Speed | Up to 1000 colonies/sec |
| Counting Accuracy | ≥98% |
| Software Languages | English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Russian |
| Compliance | ISO 7218, AOAC 977.27, FDA 21 CFR Part 11 (audit trail, electronic signatures, role-based access), GLP/GMP-aligned |
| Data Export Formats | CSV, Excel™, PDF, JPEG, PNG, BMP, SCA, BIO |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Resolution Support | ≥1280 × 1024 px |
| Power Supply | 100–240 V~, 50–60 Hz, 20 W max |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 28.7 × 27.1 × 28.9 cm |
| Net Weight | 8.42 kg |
| Warranty | 3 years (registration required) |
| Spare Parts Availability | 10 years |
| Software Updates | 3 years (excluding validation support) |
| Brand | Interscience |
|---|---|
| Origin | France |
| Model | Scan 3000 Ai |
| Camera | 69 MP ultra-HD CMOS color sensor with Japanese HD zoom lens |
| Illumination | Auto-switching 7-mode LED dome lighting (top/bottom, white/black background) |
| Petri Dish Compatibility | Ø55–Ø90 mm |
| Colony Detection Limit | ≥0.03 mm diameter |
| Counting Speed | Up to 1,000 colonies/sec |
| Zone Measurement Accuracy | ±0.2 mm |
| Resolution | ±0.1 mm |
| Antibiotic Disc Capacity | Up to 7 per Ø90 mm plate |
| Analysis Time per Plate | 1–3 sec (7 zones) |
| Color Discrimination | 4 target colors + 2 exclusion colors |
| Software Languages | English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Russian |
| Compliance | 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 7218, AOAC 977.27 |
| Data Export Formats | CSV, Excel™, PDF, JPEG, PNG, BMP, SCA, BIO |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, LIMS/SIL via DataLink®/DataLink Pro® |
| Power | 100–240 V~, 50–60 Hz, 70 W max |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 32 × 32 × 44 cm |
| Net Weight | 11.15 kg |
| Warranty | 3 years (registration required) |
| Spare Parts Availability | 10 years |
| Brand | Interscience |
|---|---|
| Origin | France |
| Model | Scan 50 |
| Power Supply | 100–240 V~, 50–60 Hz |
| Max Power Consumption | 20 W |
| IP Rating | IP20 |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 27.3 × 29.5 × 15.1 cm |
| Weight (net) | 4.05 kg |
| Petri Dish Compatibility | Ø 55–90 mm |
| Counting Range | 0–1999 CFU (manual) |
| Illumination | 2nd-generation dark-field indirect LED lighting with 5 intensity levels |
| Touch Surface | Adjustable sensitivity capacitive touch panel |
| Audio Feedback | 9 selectable tones, 5 volume levels, headphone jack |
| Connectivity | USB interface for LIMS/SIL integration, barcode reader support |
| Data Export | CSV (Excel™-compatible), TXT (Word™-compatible) |
| Compliance | ISO 7218, FDA Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM) |
| Warranty | 3 years (registration required) |
| Spare Parts Availability | 10 years |
| Standard Accessories | Power cord, USB cable, black marker pen, white background dish, user manual |
| Brand | Interscience |
|---|---|
| Origin | France |
| Model | Scan 50 Pro |
| Power Supply | 100–240 V~, 50–60 Hz |
| Max. Power | 20 W |
| IP Rating | IP20 |
| Petri Dish Diameter | 55–90 mm |
| Counting Range | 0–1999 CFU (manual) |
| Illumination | 2nd-generation dark-field indirect LED lighting, 5 intensity levels |
| Touch Surface | Adjustable sensitivity capacitive surface |
| Audio Feedback | 9 selectable tones, 5 volume levels, headphone jack included |
| Connectivity | USB interface for LIMS/SIL integration, barcode reader support |
| Data Export | CSV (Excel™-compatible), plain text (Word™-compatible) |
| Compliance | ISO 7218, FDA Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM) |
| Warranty | 3 years (upon registration) |
| Spare Parts Availability | 10 years |
| Accessories | Optional magnifier, detachable glass plate, removable HandPad扶手 |
| Brand | Interscience |
|---|---|
| Origin | France |
| Model | Scan 500 |
| Camera | 1 MP CMOS color |
| Lens | M12, 28× zoom |
| Illumination | Automatic dark-field system with 6 configurable top/bottom/white/black combinations |
| Petri Dish Compatibility | Ø55–Ø90 mm |
| Minimum Detectable Colony Diameter | 0.1 mm |
| Counting Speed | Up to 1000 colonies/sec |
| Accuracy | ≥98% |
| Inhibition Zone Detection | Yes, with ±0.3 mm measurement precision |
| Standards Compliance | ISO 7218, AOAC 977.27, CLSI, EUCAST, CA-SFM (human & veterinary), custom standard support |
| Software Languages | English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Russian |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, LIMS/SIL integration via DataLink® / DataLink Pro® |
| Data Export Formats | CSV, Excel™, PDF, SCA, BIO, JPEG, PNG, BMP |
| Regulatory Compliance | FDA 21 CFR Part 11 (audit trail, electronic signatures, role-based access), GLP/GMP-aligned |
| Power Supply | 100–240 V~, 50–60 Hz, 20 W max |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 28.7 × 27.1 × 28.9 cm |
| Weight | 8.38 kg |
| Warranty | 3 years (registration required) |
| Spare Parts Availability | 10 years |
| Software Updates | 3 years (excludes validation documentation) |
| Brand | InterScience |
|---|---|
| Origin | France |
| Model | Scan 5000 Ai |
| Camera | 69 MP Ultra-HD CMOS Color Sensor with Japanese HD Zoom Lens |
| Illumination | Auto-Configurable 7-Mode LED Dome Lighting (Top/Bottom, White/Black Background) |
| Petri Dish Compatibility | Ø 55–150 mm circular & 120 mm square dishes |
| Colony Detection Limit | ≥ 0.03 mm diameter |
| Counting Speed | Up to 1000 colonies/sec |
| Zone Measurement Accuracy | ±0.1 mm |
| Zone Detection Time | 2–4 sec for up to 16 antibiotics |
| Standards Compliance | ISO 7218, AOAC 977.27, CLSI, EUCAST, CA-SFM (Human & Veterinary), FDA 21 CFR Part 11 |
| Software Languages | English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Russian |
| Data Export Formats | CSV, Excel™, PDF, JPEG, PNG, BMP, SCA, BIO |
| System Requirements | Windows 10/11, Intel i7 (2.8 GHz+) or Xeon Gold, NVIDIA RTX 3060/4050+, 16 GB RAM, USB 3.0, 1920×1080+ display |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 46.4 × 46.4 × 63.1 cm |
| Net Weight | 25.15 kg |
| Warranty | 3 years (registration required) |
| Spare Parts Availability | 10 years |
| Brand | Interscience |
|---|---|
| Origin | France |
| Model | Scan® 4000 |
| Instrument Type | Fully Automated Colony Counter |
| Counting Speed | 1000 colonies/sec |
| Camera | 5 MP Color CCD with 69× Zoom |
| Minimum Detectable Colony Size | 0.05 mm |
| Petri Dish Compatibility | Ø 55–150 mm (round), up to 120 mm (square) |
| Illumination System | Programmable White Dome LED with 7 Configurable Modes (top/bottom white/black background) |
| Inhibition Zone Measurement Accuracy | 0.1 mm |
| Color Detection Capacity | Up to 7 Colors per Plate |
| Supported Media | Chromogenic Agar, Mueller-Hinton Agar, Blood Agar, Chocolate Agar, PetriFilm™, RIDA™ Count, Compact Dry™, Filter Membranes, Antibiotic Discs & Wells |
| Data Export Formats | PDF, JPEG, PNG, BMP, Excel™ |
| Compliance | GLP, 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 15189, ISO 7218, ISO 4833-2, NF V08-034, NF V08-100, AOAC 977.27, FDA-BAM |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 47 × 47 × 64 cm |
| Weight | 25 kg |
| Power Supply | 100–240 V ∼ 50/60 Hz, 140 W |
| Required PC Spec | Windows 7 SP1 or later, Quad-core Intel i5/i7 or AMD FX-6000+, ≥2.4 GHz, ≥4 GB RAM, Dedicated GPU (AMD/NVIDIA), ≥1280×1024 Display, USB 2.0, CD-ROM Drive |
| Brand | Interscience |
|---|---|
| Origin | France |
| Model | ScanStation |
| Camera Resolution | 5 MP |
| Petri Dish Capacity | 100 (90 mm) |
| Imaging Interval | Every 30 minutes |
| Temperature Range | 10–45 °C |
| Temperature Uniformity | ±1 °C at 9 internal points |
| Cooling/Heating Technology | Peltier modules (compressor-free, fluid-free) |
| Display | 23-inch capacitive touchscreen |
| Operating System | Windows 10 (integrated PC: Intel Core i7) |
| Data Export | Excel™ |
| Video Playback | Full time-lapse with zoom, pause, rewind |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 136 × 83 × 91 cm (arm attached) |
| Total Height (incl. storage cabinet) | 151 cm |
| Weight | 287 kg (unit), 59 kg (storage cabinet) |
| Power Supply | 100–240 V~, 50–60 Hz |
| Max Power Consumption | 2000 W |
| Environmental Limits | Ambient temperature 18–25 °C |
| Max Incubation Duration | 10 days |
| Compliance | CE, ISO 17025-ready architecture, GLP/GMP data integrity support (audit trail, user access control, electronic signatures via optional FDA 21 CFR Part 11 module) |
| Brand | INTOTOBIOTECH |
|---|---|
| Origin | China |
| Manufacturer Type | Authorized Distributor |
| Model | Pano One |
| Pricing | Upon Request |
| Brand | INTOTOBIOTECH |
|---|---|
| Origin | Guangdong, China |
| Manufacturer Type | Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) |
| Region of Manufacture | Domestic (China) |
| Model | Patho One |
| Pricing | Upon Request |
| Brand | IRM |
|---|---|
| Origin | Beijing, China |
| Manufacturer Type | Direct Manufacturer |
| Instrument Type | Fully Automatic Programmable |
| Capacity | 305 L |
| Temperature Range | 0–80 °C |
| Humidity Range | 25–98% RH |
| Illumination Intensity | 0–25,000 lx |
| External Dimensions | 780 × 790 × 1600 mm |
| Temperature Uniformity | ≤ ±0.2 °C |
| Humidity Uniformity | ≤ ±1.2% RH |
| Control System | 7-inch LCD touchscreen with iHACC high-precision temperature/humidity control algorithm |
| Programming Capability | 130-segment ramp-soak profiles |
| Safety Protections | Independent overtemperature cutoff, leakage protection circuit breaker, water-level monitoring (low-water & overflow), compressor high-pressure/overheat protection, cooling fan overheat detection, door-open alarm, power-failure alarm, sensor fault alert |
| Compliance Features | Audit trail, event logging, user role-based access control (3-tier permissions), operation log export via USB, FDA 21 CFR Part 11–ready data integrity architecture |
| Brand | IRM |
|---|---|
| Origin | Beijing, China |
| Manufacturer Type | Direct Manufacturer |
| Model | IDH260 |
| Illumination Method | Shelf-Integrated LED Lighting |
| Light Source | High-Efficiency White LED Array |
| Spectral Range | Visible Spectrum (400–700 nm) |
| Temperature Range | 10–65°C (with illumination), 0–65°C (without illumination) |
| Temperature Fluctuation | ±0.3°C |
| Temperature Uniformity | ±1.0°C (at 20°C, within single shelf) |
| Humidity Range | 30–95% RH |
| Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density (PPFD) | 0–500 µmol/m²/s |
| Chamber Capacity | 305 L |
| External Dimensions (W×D×H) | 780 × 790 × 1600 mm |
| Brand | IRM |
|---|---|
| Origin | Beijing, China |
| Manufacturer Type | Direct Manufacturer |
| Product Category | Domestic |
| Model | IFE115 |
| Price Range | USD 1,400 – 2,800 |
| Temperature Range | Ambient +5°C to 220°C |
| Temperature Uniformity | ±0.5°C (at 32°C) |
| Humidity Capability | None |
| Capacity | 115 L |
| Brand | IRM |
|---|---|
| Origin | Beijing, China |
| Manufacturer Type | Direct Manufacturer |
| Product Category | Domestic |
| Model | IL260 |
| Pricing | Available Upon Request |
| Light Distribution Method | Shelf-Integrated Illumination |
| Light Source | High-Efficiency LED Arrays |
| Spectral Range | Visible Spectrum (380–780 nm) |
| Temperature Control Range | 0–80 °C (with/without illumination) |
| Temperature Uniformity | ±0.2 °C (at 25 °C, empty chamber, steady state) |
| Illuminance Range | 0–25,000 lux (adjustable in 10-lux increments) |
| Internal Volume | 305 L |
| External Dimensions (W×D×H) | 780 × 790 × 1600 mm |
| Brand | IRM |
|---|---|
| Origin | Beijing, China |
| Manufacturer Type | Direct Manufacturer |
| Heating Method | Air-jacketed |
| Cooling Method | Compressor-based |
| Air Circulation | Forced convection |
| Temperature Range | −10 °C to +90 °C |
| Temperature Accuracy | ±0.1 °C |
| Temperature Fluctuation | ±0.2 °C |
| Temperature Uniformity | ±0.5 °C (at 20 °C) |
| Capacity | 305 L |
| External Dimensions | 780 × 790 × 1600 mm (W × D × H) |
| Brand | IRM |
|---|---|
| Origin | Beijing, China |
| Manufacturer Type | Direct Manufacturer |
| Model | NICH260 |
| Heating Method | Air-jacketed |
| Cooling Method | Compressor-based |
| Humidification Reservoir | Integrated Water Tank |
| Temperature Range (with Humidification) | −10 °C to +90 °C |
| Temperature Range (without Humidification) | −10 °C to +90 °C |
| Temperature Fluctuation | ±0.2 °C |
| Temperature Uniformity | ±0.5 °C (at 20 °C) |
| Humidity Range | 20–98% RH |
| Humidity Accuracy | ±1.2% RH |
| Capacity | 305 L |
| External Dimensions (W×D×H) | 780 mm × 790 mm × 1600 mm |
| Brand | IRM |
|---|---|
| Origin | Beijing, China |
| Manufacturer Type | Direct Manufacturer |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Model | NIM260 |
| Control Method | Mechanical Button Interface |
| Air Circulation | Forced Convection |
| Temperature Range | −10 °C to +85 °C |
| Temperature Fluctuation | ±0.2 °C |
| Temperature Uniformity | ±0.5 °C (at 20 °C) |
| Capacity | 305 L |
| External Dimensions | 780 × 790 × 1600 (H) mm |
| Internal Dimensions | 640 × 450 × 1060 (H) mm |
| Brand | Bruker |
|---|---|
| Origin | USA |
| Manufacturer Type | Authorized Distributor |
| Origin Category | Imported |
| Model | IsoSpark |
| Pricing | Available Upon Request |
| Brand | JBS |
|---|---|
| Origin | Jiangsu, China |
| Manufacturer Type | Manufacturer |
| Product Category | Domestic |
| Model | GGC-W |
| Instrument Type | Inversion Shaker |
| Timer Range | 0–999 h |
| Oscillation Speed | 0–90 rpm |
| Temperature Control Range | Ambient to 65 °C |
| Platform Quantity | 1 |
| Sample Capacity Options | 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 positions |
| Compatible Vessels | 2 L glass bottles, PE bottles, and EPA/standard leaching extraction containers |
| Construction Material | Stainless steel with anti-corrosive coating or mirror-finish stainless steel |
| Power Supply | 220 V, 50 Hz |
| Temperature Accuracy | ±0.5 °C |
| Safety Features | Full 360° inversion enclosure, lid-actuated power cutoff, and overload protection |
| Brand | Junfang Physical & Chemical |
|---|---|
| Origin | Beijing, China |
| Model | JFQ-3150G |
| Price Range | USD 1,400 – 7,000 |
| Brand | JiaD |
|---|---|
| Origin | Beijing, China |
| Manufacturer Type | Direct Manufacturer |
| Origin Category | Domestic (China) |
| Model | JD-SFM-10-100-100L |
| Price Range | USD 7,000–70,000 (FOB) |
| Vessel Volume | Customizable (10–100 L working volume) |
| Aeration System | Mechanical Stirring with Sterile Air Supply |
| pH Control Range | 2.00–10.00, Accuracy: ±0.01 |
| Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Control Range | 0–100%, Accuracy: ±3% |
| Temperature Control Range | 5–85 °C, Stability: ±0.2 °C |
| Brand | Jialemei |
|---|---|
| Origin | Sichuan, China |
| Manufacturer Type | Manufacturer |
| Product Origin | Domestic (China) |
| Model | BXD-Pro |
| Pricing | Upon Request |
| Brand | Jiapeng |
|---|---|
| Origin | Shanghai, China |
| Model | ZF-109 |
| Instrument Type | Darkroom-style transilluminator |
| Wavelengths | 254 nm and 365 nm |
| UV Filter Dimensions | 200 × 50 mm |
| UV Lamps | 2 |
| Input Voltage | 220 V AC |
| Operating Mode | AC-powered (with optional DC operation via internal rechargeable battery) |
| Display | LCD with Chinese interface |
| Camera Integration | Built-in digital camera module |
| Image Storage Capacity | ≥5000 images |
| UV Intensity at 20 cm | ≥20 µW/cm² |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 310 × 200 × 300 mm |
| Weight | 3 kg |
| Compliance | Designed per NY/T 1257–2006 (Detection of Fluorescent Substances in Edible Fungi) |
| Brand | JIMBIO |
|---|---|
| Model | CL II |
| Detection Time | 40 s |
| Sample Volume | 10 µL (full-sample analysis) |
| Concentration Range | 1×10⁴–1×10⁷ cells/mL |
| Particle Diameter Range | 5–30 µm |
| Resolution | 0.5 µm |
| CV Value | ≤5% |
| Cleaning | Fully automated in-situ rinse cycle |
| Data Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Power Supply | Dedicated external power adapter |
| Integrated System | Yes |
| Regulatory Compliance | 21 CFR Part 11-ready, 3Q validated (IQ/OQ/PQ documentation available) |
| Brand | Jinfeng |
|---|---|
| Origin | Sichuan, China |
| Model | YDS-30-125 |
| Geometric Volume | 31.5 L |
| Empty Weight | 14.2 kg |
| Neck Opening Diameter | 125 mm |
| Outer Diameter | 446 mm |
| Total Height | 685 mm |
| Static Evaporation Rate | 0.35 L/day |
| Static Holding Time | 90 days |
| Number of Square Lift Canisters | 6 |
| Canister Dimensions | 82 × 84 mm |
| Box Dimensions | 76 × 76 mm |
| 2 mL Cryovial Capacity | 600 |
| Optional Lockable Lid | Yes |
| Standard Accessories | 1 Plug Cap + 1 Protective Sleeve |
| Brand | Jingcheng Huatai |
|---|---|
| Origin | Beijing, China |
| Model | HT-GC30 |
| Principle | Hemispherical Image Analysis (Fisheye Lens + CCD Imaging) |
| Type | Portable |
| Lens FOV | 150° (optional 180°) |
| Image Resolution | 2592 × 1744 |
| Zenith Angle Range | 0°–90° |
| PAR Spectral Range | 400–700 nm |
| PAR Measurement Range | 0–3000 µmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹ |
| Power Supply | External Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack |
| Interface | USB |
| Operating Temperature | −10 to 55 °C |
| Software | Plant Canopy Analysis System v3.x (with zenith/azimuthal zoning, dynamic thresholding, and georeferenced image tagging) |
| Brand | Jingcheng Huatai |
|---|---|
| Origin | Beijing, China |
| Manufacturer Type | Authorized Distributor |
| Regional Classification | Domestic (China) |
| Model | HT-YL4 |
| Price | USD 780 (FOB) |
| Measurement Principle | Dual-wavelength optical absorption (650 nm & 940 nm) for SPAD-based chlorophyll estimation |
| Display | Backlit Chinese LCD (2.8″, 320×240) |
| Dimensions | 165 × 78 × 42 mm |
| Weight | 200 g |
| Power | Rechargeable 4.2 V Li-ion battery (2000 mAh) |
| Operating Temp. | –10 °C to +50 °C |
| Storage Humidity | ≤85% RH |
| Data Storage | 32 KB internal memory |
| Interface | USB 2.0 for PC data export |
| Measurement Area | 2 mm × 2 mm |
| Response Time | <3 s per reading |