Features

RABIT (Rapid Automated Bacterial Impedance Technique)

A rapid detection and quantification system for bacterial and fungal samples of varying nature. Ideal applications include QUALITY ASSURANCE for product release, PRESERVATIVE EFFICACY, ANTIBACTERIAL EFFICACY and RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT.
Within hours of sample introduction, the RABIT can provide quantifiable microbial load values for most bacterial and fungal samples including total Coliforms, E. coli, Salmonella spp, Anaerobes, Gram negatives, Pseudomonas spp, Staphylococcus sp, Sporeformers and Yeast & Molds. The system is designed to allow tests to be carried out over a range of incubation temperatures to provide maximum flexibility for microbiological testing.
The modular design enables a laboratory to enter the field of rapid testing with an initial system which comprises a PC fitted with a special data logging facility and a single 32 channel incubator module. The system can be expanded to provide a total of 512 channels by adding more incubator modules. RABIT combines high technical specifications with low consumable costs-preserving the major financial advantage of rapid microbial detection. The test cells are durable, re-usable and easy to clean and maintain.
Two specific techniques offer the user considerable scope:
The Direct Technique In the direct technique, metabolizing microorganisms increase the electrical conductance of the culture medium in the system. RABIT for WINDOWSTM measures these changes and provides results faster than by the use of traditional methods.
The Indirect Technique The indirect technique provides a flexible impedance method which monitors the amount of carbon dioxide produced by growing organisms. This technique is particularly suitable for detecting organisms which do not produce highly charged metabolites. The WINDOWSTM based software provides an easy to operate environment for sample entry and analysis of results. The impressive data handling capabilities are further enhanced by a facility to export generated data for use in various spreadsheet/ database software programs.

Features

All sample matrices accepted

Fast detection time

Low running cost

Modular incubator system

Incubator temperature range 4C to 44C

1 to 512 sample capacity

Reusable polypropylene test cells

Real-time data acquisition and display

Utilize direct or indirect technique

Four Simple Steps

Step 1: Sample Preparation

Step 2: Sample Inoculation

Step 3: Place in PABIT

Step 4: Results

Literature

RABIT Brochure NEW (554.06 kB)

Specs

Options

WINDOWS™ XP Professional
WINDOWS™ 2000 operating system comes standard with the RABIT, however, we do offer the option to upgrade your operating system to WINDOWS™ XP Professional.

Microsoft Office Small Business Edition
Microsoft Office Small Business Edition can be included in the software package for use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Publisher programs.

Accessories

32 Channel Incubator module A total of 16 modules per each CPU can be added to the RABIT system
RABIT Impedance cells (pack of 8)
Rack for four incubator modules The RABIT Rack permits efficient use of laboratory space

Borosilicate tubes

Used for the Indirect technique

Color Inkjet printer

For traceability functions

RABIT Media

• Whitley Impedance Broth 500 gram

• E. coli/Coliform Broth 100 gram

• Whitley Enterobacteriaceae Broth 500 gram

• Whitley Gram Negative Broth 500 gram

• Whitley Anaerobe Broth 500 gram

• Whitley MacConkey Broth 500 gram

• Wort Broth 500 gram

• Maximum Recovery Diluent 500 gram

• Buffered Peptone Water 500 gram

• Whitley Gram Negative Broth 2 (Psuedomonas) 100 gram