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