Ankom ANKOM200 FIBER ANALYZER, Operator'S Manual

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Operator’s Manual
Rev 1/24/20
pg. 7
Instrument Description
General Description
The ANKOM
200
Fiber Analyzer is designed to efficiently and accurately determine Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF), Neutral
Detergent Fiber (NDF), and Crude Fiber within food and/or feed samples. Enabled by Filter Bag Technology, up to 24 samples
can be processed at one time.
During analysis cell contents are removed as the encapsulated sample is subjected to the appropriate chemical (AD, ND, or crude
fiber acid and base) solutions, leaving the desired fiber fraction. Results are determined gravimetrically. The filter bags are
designed to allow proper flow of solutions while retaining non-soluble components. The fiber residue captured in the filter bag
can be used for follow-on assays such as ADIN, NDIN, and ADL.
Like the ANKOM
2000
Fiber Analyzer, digestion and rinse operations are all performed within the same instrument, allowing for
the elimination of the separate filtration step. Process temperatures are precisely controlled while providing proper agitation to
ensure a uniform flow of chemical solutions and rinses across each sample.
Below are descriptions of specific features and functions of the ANKOM
200
Fiber Analyzer.
•
The Exhaust Valve Handle opens and closes the
Exhaust Valve which exhausts the pressure and
solution from the Vessel.
•
The Exhaust Hose drains solution from the instrument
into a suitable drain or waste container.
•
The Temperature Controller controls the temperature
inside the Vessel. The controller is preset at the factory
and does not require any initial adjustment.
•
The Timer/Clock has four adjustable countdown
settings and a clock function.
IMPORTANT:
The Timer/Clock does NOT control any function within the instrument. Although an
audible alarm will sound when the timer has counted down, the instrument will
continue what it was doing when the alarm sounded.
•
The
AGITATE
button controls the movement of the agitator. The agitator aids the flow of solution through the filter
bags by raising and lowering the bag suspender in the Vessel.
•
The
HEAT
button turns on and off the Temperature Controller in order to provide the appropriate heat to the solutions
within the Vessel.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT turn the heat on unless the vessel contains an appropriate amount of liquid.
Agitate Button
Heat Button
Timer/Clock
Temperature
Controller
Power Switch
(out of view)
Exhaust Hose Connector
Exhaust Valve Handle
Lid Handle
Vessel Lid
Vessel