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Rapid pH Plus is an automated, plate-based system powered by intuitive software that enables reproducible, searchable data generation for high-throughput formulation and buffer optimization workflows.
Configurable hardware supports single- or 4-probe capacity, with optional Power Wash, enabling scalable performance across diverse biologics development workflows
Explore the software that unifies drug product development workflows across projects and timescales with fast, intuitive control.
Rapid pH Plus Software provides complete configurability across plate, workflow, and data settings for reproducible results at scale.
| Model | Best For |
Thoughput (full 96-well plate) |
Sample Complexity |
Key Application Fit |
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Rapid pH Plus |
Routine workflows, smaller studies, QC testing |
~1.5 hours |
Standard samples (buffers, simple formulations)
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General pH measurement, medium throughput screening |
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Rapid pH Plus |
Workflows with difficult or carryover-prone samples |
~1.5 hours |
Viscous, protein-rich, or residue-forming samples |
Formulation work with challenging matrices requiring enhanced cleaning |
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Rapid pH Plus |
High-throughput workflows |
~20-25 mins |
Standard samples across many conditions |
Large-scale buffer optimization and plate-based screening
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Rapid pH Plus |
High-throughput workflows with difficult or carryover-prone samples |
~20-25 mins |
Viscous, sticky, surfactant-rich, or complex samples |
Scalable formulation and buffer optimization with difficult sample types |
| Model | Mettler Toledo InLab® Micro Probe | Power Wash | Heated Nest | Integrated Wash System | Laptop + Rapid pH Plus Software | Barcode Integration |
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Rapid pH Plus |
Single |
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Optional (API or file-based integration) |
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Rapid pH Plus |
Single |
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Optional (API or file-based integration) |
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Rapid pH Plus |
4 |
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Optional (API or file-based integration) |
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Rapid pH Plus |
4 |
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Optional (API or file-based integration) |
| Category | Parameter | Specification |
| Plate Configuration | Plate Formats | Supports standard 96-, 48-, and 24-well plates and other ANSI/SLAS-compatible plate formats for probe-based measurement |
| Rows and Columns | Fully customizable plate layouts | |
| Well Spacing | Configurable X/Y spacing (mm) | |
| A1 Offset | Adjustable X/Y offsets for custom plates | |
| Plate Height | User-defined (max ~52 mm) | |
| Read Depth | Adjustable probe depth per plate |
| Wash and Cleaning Configuration | Wash Methods | Fully customizable multi-step workflows |
| Wash Steps | Wash, dry, wait, buffer soak | |
| Step Order | Drag-and-drop reordering | |
| Cycle Wash | Configurable as a step (not fixed) | |
| Dry Cycles | Adjustable number of air-dry cycles | |
| Multiple Methods | Support for multiple saved wash protocols |
| Probe and Measurement Configuration | Probe Type | Mettler Toledo InLab® Micro Probe |
| Probe Configurations | Available in single- and 4-probe systems (software supports scalable multi-probe configurations) | |
| Multi-Read | Configurable number of reads per well | |
| Read Averaging | Automatic averaging of multiple reads | |
| Read Order | Row forward/reverse, column forward/reverse | |
| Sample Temperature | User-defined estimate | |
| Heated Nest Control | Adjustable target temperature |
| Workflow and Run Configuration | Well Selection | Click, drag, row, column, or full plate |
| Minimum Sample Volume | ~200 µL (typical for 96-well plates) | |
| Sample Selection | Manual selection or file-based (CSV) import | |
| Sample ID Integration | CSV-based mapping per well | |
| Barcode Integration | External (via API or file-based integration) | |
| Notes & Metadata | User-defined searchable run notes and keywords | |
| Run Control | Start, pause, stop | |
| Collision Detection | Sensor-based protection to prevent probe damage | |
| Throughput | ~1.5 hours per 96-well plate (single-probe)<BR> ~20-25 minutes per 96-well plate (4-probe) |
| Data and Export Configuration | Export Formats | XML, CSV, SAM, Excel, JSON |
| Export Mode | Plate layout, list, read-order | |
| Auto Export | Configurable export folder | |
| Multi-Plate Export | Batch export capabilities | |
| Clipboard Export | Copy data directly for external use | |
| Data Capture | Stores individual read values with automatic calculation of mean and standard deviation |
| Calibration and Tolerance Configuration | Calibration Points | User-defined (supports any standard buffer; common examples include pH 4,7,10) |
| Verification Wells | Optional | |
| Offset Tolerance | Configurable (default ±50 mV) | |
| Slope Tolerance | Configurable (default ±5%) | |
| Slope Deviation | Configurable (default 5%) | |
| Verification Tolerance | Configurable (default ±0.05 pH) | |
| Multi-Read Tolerance | Configurable |
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