Rapid-C+, a unique real-time viable particle counter, sets the industry standard in environmental monitoring. It counts viable and total particles in real time and continuously samples them on standard agar media for microbial identification.
Thanks to its patented, state-of-the-art laser technology based on light scattering and fluorescence spectroscopy, Rapid-C+ provides the highest sensitivity and specificity for real-time microbial detection, including bacteria, mold, and yeast. Also known as an advanced biofluorescent particle counter (BFPC), Rapid-C+ offers a unique approach to environmental monitoring by combining innovative technology with a traditional active air sampling method.
Designed to monitor critical zones, Rapid-C+ minimizes unnecessary interventions and the risk of contamination. It allows immediate responses to out-of-trend situations, enhances process understanding, and streamlines root-cause investigations of contamination events.
From pharmaceuticals to cosmetics, food and beverage to aerospace, Rapid-C+ is the go-to choice for clean rooms of all grades, ensuring environmental control and product safety every step of the way.
1. Real-time total particle count (TPC)
2. Real-time viable particle count (VPC)
3. Continuous active air sampling, enabling colony-forming units (CFU) counting and identification of potential contamination
- Dimensions: H 50cm, W 26.5cm, D 30cm
- Air flow rate: 5 liters per minute (+- 5%)
- Viable particle count (VPC) size range: 0.5µm to 100µm
- Total particle count (TPC) channels: ≥ 0.5µm , ≥ 1µm and ≥ 5µm
- Optical analysis: Every minute: VPC, TCP, volume of air, status of instrument, time stamp of measurement
- C-Catch: Certified aseptic multi-jet impactor for active air sampling
- Continuous active air sampling, minute-level switch C-Catch for agar plate exchange
- Zero count: ≤3 per m3 (ISO 21501-4)
- Environmental operating conditions: 5°C to 30°C, R/H: 20 to 80% non-condensing
Rapid-C+ offers real-time monitoring capabilities with the lowest rate of false positives in the industry. Accurate and reliable results avoid unnecessary interventions and facilitate prompt action in response to any deviation from cleanliness standards.
Rapid-C+'s aseptic air sampler, C-Catch, seamlessly integrates with any standard agar plate, facilitating the sampling of air analyzed by the BFPC in real time. This compatibility, together with its aseptic containment, ensures precise and consistent results, allowing the collection of detected airborne microorganisms without cross contaminations.
Rapid-C+ is validated as an alternative and rapid microbiological method in alignment with the guidelines USP 1223, Ph. Eur. 5.1.6, and PDA Technical Report No. 33. The performance characteristics, including Accuracy, Precision, Specificity, Limit of Detection, Limit of Quantification, Linearity, Range, Ruggedness, Robustness, and Equivalence, were assessed.
Plair offers custom tubing design tailored to your production equipment. Fully qualified to your operational needs, our systems ensure quick setup and consistent performance in aseptic filling environments. Rapid-C+ supports Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) exposure, smoothly integrating with the aseptic filling line's decontamination process.
Rapid-C+ is validated according to USP 1223, Ph. Eur. 5.1.6, and PDA TR No.33, including: Accuracy, Precision, Specificity, Limit of Detection, Limit of Quantification, Linearity, Range, Ruggedness, Robustness, and Equivalence.
This document reports the Rapid-C+ specifications
Justification for the Use of a 5 L/min Flow Rate for Total Particle Counting in Rapid-C+.
