Bacteria and Biofilm Detector XEPU-1720
Bacteria and Biofilm Detector XEPU-1720
The Bacteria and Biofilm Detector XEPU-1720 is a simple, cheap, and reliable solution for detecting contaminants over large surface areas, without the use of chemicals. Built around our unique UV fluorescing technology, the XEPU-1720 Bacteria and Biofilm Detector can quickly identify areas harboring bacterial contaminants such as E.coli, listeria and salmonella which are often missed under standard white light or simple UV light. The XEPU-1720 can illuminate large areas of work surfaces, aseptic lines, tanks, cheese vats, and other vessels. It allows immediate corrective action by providing instant results, helping to prevent quality deviations and ensure regulatory compliance in the liquid food processing, nutraceutical, pharma, medical and petrochemical industries.
Advantages of Bacteria and Biofilm Detector XEPU-1720
As a portable bacteria detection device, the XEPU-1720 Bacteria and Biofilm Detector enables you to identify biofilms, bacteria, mould and other contaminants within seconds and at an extremely low cost!
l Detect bacteria and biofilm over large surfaces areas and provide instant results
l Much cheaper than other brands
l A maneuverable head allows a swivel function to inspect hard to reach areas
l Minimize the risk of contamination and reduce downtime in production
l Extended usage time provided by two rechargeable batteries
l Easy to use, instant-on operation, minimum training required
l Long life LEDs ensures years of use, minimum maintenance cost
The XEPU-1720 Bacteria and Biofilm Detector can detect different types of microorganisms as listed below. Biofilms are complex microbial ecosystems formed by one or more species immersed in a combination of different arrangements depending on the type of manufacturing environment they live within. Examples of microorganisms that can make up these biofilms include bacteria and fungi.
Microorganisms Associated with Biofilm Potential Isolated from Food Items
| Food Items | Targeted Microorganisms |
| Milk and Milk Products | Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli, Bacillus spp., Enterococcus spp., Cronobacter spp., Lactobacillus spp. |
| Meat and Meat Products | Salmonella spp., S. aureus, L. monocytogenes, E.coli, E.coli 0157:H7, Campylobacter jejuni, Clostridium perfringens, Enterococcus spp., Enterobacter cloacae |
| Seafood | L. monocytogenes, Staphylococcus spp., Vibrio spp. |
| Vegetables and Fruits | E.coli, Salmonella spp., L. monocytogenes, Cronobacter spp., Bacillus cereus |
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Photo below: Detect bacterial contaminants in sinks at food production facilities using the XEPU-1720 Bacteria Detector. The XEPU-1720 offers a simple solution, enabling operators to detect bacteria and biofilm quickly and non-destructively, without the use of chemicals.
Photo below: Detect bacterial contaminants in a pharmaceutical plant using the XEPU-1720 Bacteria Detector. The XEPU-1720 allows immediate corrective action by providing instant results, helping to prevent quality deviations and ensure regulatory compliance.
Photo below: The XEPU-1720 Bacteria Detector quickly identifies bacterial contaminants which are invisible under normal light, minimizing the risk of undetected contaminants.
Photo below: The XEPU-1720 Bacteria Detector quickly identifies chemical residues and bacterial contaminants which are often missed under standard white light.
Photo below: The XEPU-1720 Bacteria and Biofilm Detector can quickly detect contaminants over large surface areas and provide instant results.
Photo below: Inspect the food container using the XEPU-1720 Bacteria and Biofilm Detector. Contaminants glow and can be easily detected with the naked eye.
Why Use XEPU-1720 Bacteria and Biofilm Detector?
Minimizing the risk of contamination in food production
Food production managers face a crucial decision every day: whether to begin production. Every hour that production is delayed for cleaning results in lost potential revenue. However, starting production on a surface that hasn’t been thoroughly cleaned significantly increases the risk of contamination. The XEPU-1720 Bacteria and Biofilm Detector offers a simple solution, enabling operators to inspect large areas quickly and non-destructively, without the use of chemicals. Equipped with two rechargeable batteries, the device allows one battery to charge while the other is in use, minimizing interruptions and downtime.
Complementing traditional ATP tests
Food manufacturers often face challenges in detecting bacteria and biofilms that could contaminate their products. Currently, they rely on ATP tests, which measure the presence of actively growing microorganisms by detecting adenosine triphosphate (ATP). While this method is effective, it has limitations due to the small size of the swabbed area relative to the overall surface. The swabbing process itself can be cumbersome. However, by complementing this traditional method with the XEPU-1720 Bacteria and Biofilm Detector, ATP testing can become faster and more efficient. The XEPU-1720 Bacteria and Biofilm Detector helps identify areas of contamination, allowing ATP swab tests to be focused on those spots.
More efficient and accurate than traditional methods
While other technologies, such as fluorescent markers and gels, are available, they are not environmentally friendly and, like ATP tests, suffer from the limitations of a small testing area, making accurate results difficult to obtain. Contaminants often go unnoticed with other detection methods like white light and simple UV lamps. The XEPU-1720 Bacteria and Biofilm Detector illuminates the entire surface, providing immediate results and enabling you to detect potential issues within seconds, whereas other methods might take hours.
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