manufacturer:       Thermo Electron

model:                   Rapidstack

annotation:           Dokumente engl.

The Thermo Scientific RapidStak is the fastest, most flexible microplate 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 instruments simultaneously. And it can be easily upgraded to triple the capacity, making RapidStak the most versatile and productive stacker on the market.

Automate your instruments for unattended operation using the fastest, most flexible stacker in its class.

The Advantages Stack Up

Laboratory automation frees you to concentrate on more important tasks. The Thermo Scientific RapidStak microplate stacker maximizes that walk-away time. Just fill the stacker with plates, start it, and walk away.

The RapidStak model holds 2 Staks, for a capacity of 50 plates. Its larger version, the RapidStak 2x, holds 4 Staks handling up to 150 plates, giving you even greater walk-away time.

The RapidStak Difference

• The fastest pick-and-place microplate stacking on the market
• As little as 6 seconds per plate load/unload
• Up to 300 plates per hour throughput
• Easy upgrade from base unit to 2x model for triple the capacity
• Rapid, easy setup in the field for least amount of instrument downtime
• Quickly and seamlessly interchange Thermo Scientific or third-party instruments on one stacker
• Does not interfere with the stand-alone use of the instruments

Two Instrument Automation

The RapidStak now offers even greater versatility with the ability to automate virtually any two instruments simultaneously with the addition of Thermo Scientific POLARA RS software. The system seamlessly integrates with almost any Thermo Scientific or third-party instrument, so you can perform an endless range of applications and assays.

The Reliable Choice

The RapidStak unit is built upon our heritage of robotics leadership and systems integration expertise, which generate the highest value in your research applications. The RapidStak is as tough and reliable as our proven automation platforms.

RapidStak Specifications

Models                                                F01350 — RapidStak (2 Staks)

F01351 — RapidStak 2x (4 Staks)

F01489 — Shortened RapidStak (2 Staks)
F01490 — Shortened RapidStak (4 Staks)

Staks (assume 15mm plates)            F01492 — 25 plate stak

F01362 — 30 plate stak

F01363 — 50 plate stak

Compatible Microplate Types             6-22mm, SBS conforming

Speed and Throughput                       6 second per plate delivery/retrieval

Up to 300 plates per hour

5 seconds restacking per plate (approx.)

Plate Capacity (10/15 mm plates)      RapidStak — 50 / 75 plates

RapidStak 2x — 150 / 225 plates

(Above capacities still allow for destination Stak)

Safety Conformance                           CE, CSA, UL

Power Requirements                         110-230 volts, autoswitching

Upgrades                                            Field upgradeable to 2x (4-Stak model)

Programming Toolkits

Polara RS, PC scheduling software

Dual instrument loading

3 ^rd party instruments integration

Offset telescoping arm

Microplate lid handling

Custom Stak sizes

UniqueTechnologies                           2-stage cam for plate stack/unstack

Bidirectional, telescoping arm for two instrument loading

Buffer Nest to pre-queue plates

Choreography for simultaneous plate handling