Post on 02-Jul-2015
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RapidStak Microplate Stacker
2013
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RapidStak Microplate Stacker
• Entry level plate loading robot
• Provide fast plate transfers to one or two
instruments
• Simple to use, operate, understand
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Wide Variety of Models
• 2 Models for varying capacities
• 25 to 150 plates (15mm)
• All models accommodate single
and dual sided loading
RapidStak
RapidStak 2x
The only dual loading stacker
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Wide Variety of Models - Shortened RapidStak
• Reduced length for Bio-safety Cabinets
• 495mm total length – including the cables
• Most standard hoods are 600mm deep with
500mm for instruments
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3 Types of Stacks
• 25 Plate
• 30 Plate
• 50 Plate
• Stacks sold separately
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Instrument Plates
• Instrument plates have two
functions
• Physically connect the instrument
to the RapidStak
• Raise the instrument nest into
optimal reach position for the arm
• Two parts to every plate
• Bar that goes under the front feet of
the RapidStak
• Plate that the instrument sits on
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How the RapidStak Works
• Works two ways
1. Via serial communication – Plug & Play
2. Via control software - PolaraRS
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How the RapidStak Works – Plug & Play
• Serial Communication
• Only automates one instrument
• Only the following Thermo Scientific
instruments
• Multidrop Combi
• Multidrop Combi nL
• Multidrop 384
• Wellwash AC
• New! Wellwash Versa
No need for a computer or name change in Versa
Will need a serial cable for the Versa
part number 2305290
• Alps 300
• Alps 3000
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How the RapidStak Works
• Control Software – Called Polara RS• Always needed for loading two instruments
• Can also just load one instrument via software
• Automates the following instruments
Alps sealers
• ALPS 300, 3000 & Seal-It 100
Multidrop 384/Micro/DW
Multidrop Combi and Combi nL
**NEW - Wellmate dispenser ; RSI0028 and instrument plate F01910
Wellwash Versa
Ascent readers
• Multiskan, EX, box readers
SkanIt readers
• Varioskan, Spectrum, Multiskan GO
Tecan HydroSpeed washer
Tecan Infinite M1000 reader
Tecan PowerWash 384 washer
BioTek ELx405 washer
BioTek EL406 washer/dispenser
MDC SpectraMax readers
MDC AquaMax DW4washer/dispenser
Barcode reader
H+P Teleshake
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Polara RS Scheduling Software
• Controls RapidStak and communicates with Instruments
• Drag & drop process editor
• Instrument drivers are needed
• Drivers ships on licensing key
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Multi-reagent Valve for Multidrop Combi
• Controlled Via Polara RS
Software
• Multiple Reagent
• 2,4,6,8 reagents
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Polara RS Set-Up Screen – Select Valve Type
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Polara RS – Identify Reagents Per Valve
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Polara RS – Build your Process
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Polara RS – Run the Assay
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RapidStak Value Proposition: More for the Same
• More value for about the same price as other products
• Automate more instruments – only stacker that feeds two
instruments
• More reliability – with Polara RS software provides error
recovery
• More versatility - does not interfere with instrument stand –
alone use
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Conclusion
• The Thermo Scientific RapidStak microplate stacker is the fastest most
flexible stacker in its class.
• It can be set-up in minutes providing walk-away time and relief from
monotonous tasks
• Dual-instrument loading allows plates to be quickly delivered and
processed using two instrument simultaneously
• RapidStak is the most versatile and productive stacker on the market
• Easy of operate and runs reliably for years and years
• Allows you to get the most productivity from your Multidrop Combi
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Reminders
• Polara RS software for RapidStak: English Operating
Systems only
• Polara RS software: Works with Windows XP & Windows 7
• Target URL www.thermoscientific.com/rapidstak
• Many drawings in the Resource Library Tab
• Manuals/Driver documents
• YouTube Station: many videos, just search by
RapidStakhttp://www.youtube.com/user/ThermoScientific4?blend=6&ob=5
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Questions?Info.labautomation@thermofisher.com
1-905-332-2000
1-800-365-7587
www.thermoscientific.com/rapidstak