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Operator’s Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rev 5/21/18

 

pg. 5

 

 

Introduction 

ANKOM  Technology  designs,  manufactures,  and  markets  instruments  and  support  products  used  by  analytical 
laboratories  around  the  world  in  the  food,  feed,  bio-energy,  agricultural,  and  environmental  industries.  ANKOM 
Technology can provide you with products for determining or monitoring dietary fiber, detergent fiber, crude fiber, 
fat, digestibility, microbial fermentation (anaerobic or aerobic) and more. 

Committed  to  Total  Customer  Satisfaction,  ANKOM  designs  every  product  based  on  a  thorough  assessment  of 
customer needs. 

Congratulations on your purchase of the

 

ANKOM

HCl

 Hydrolysis System

.

  We are confident that this product will 

effectively serve your needs.  

By carefully following the  operating  instructions in this manual,  you will  minimize errors in results.  Experience 
indicates  that  errors  in  results  are  usually  associated  with  minor  variations  in  carrying  out  the  procedure.    This 
manual will provide you with details that will help assure accuracy of your results. 

 

The ANKOM

HCl

 and XT Extractors are coated with acid resistant polymer to 

maintain  the  appearance  of  the  system.   Allowing  these  systems  to  be 
subjected to acid contact for long periods of time will affect their appearance 
and should be avoided.  Regular attention to periodic maintenance and proper 
set-up will assure long life. 

Please  review  the  entire  contents  of  this  manual  before  you  begin  operating 
this product. 

 

Warranty 

ANKOM Technology warrants the ANKOM

HCl

 Hydrolysis System against any defects due to faulty workmanship 

or material for one year after the original date of purchase. This warranty does not include damage to the instrument 
resulting  from  neglect  or  misuse.   During  the  warranty  period,  should  any  failure  result  from  defects  in 
workmanship  or  materials,  ANKOM  Technology  will,  at  its  discretion,  repair  or  replace  the  instrument  free  of 
charge. 

Extended warranties are available upon request. 

Filter Bags 

For  optimal  function,  only  ANKOM  Technology  filter  bags  (part  #  XT4)  should  be  used  in  your  ANKOM

HCl

 

Hydrolysis  System.  Filter  bags  can  be  purchased  from  ANKOM  Technology  or  from  your  local  authorized 
ANKOM distributor. 

Operating Environment 

Your ANKOM

HCl

 Hydrolysis System is designed to operate within the following environments: 

 

Ambient Temperature Range:   15°−35°C

 

 

Power (domestic):  

100V−120V ~ 50/60Hz 10A

 

 

Power (international):  

220V−240V ~ 50/60Hz 5A

 

Содержание XT4

Страница 1: ...Operator s Manual Rev 5 21 18 2052 O Neil Rd Macedon NY 14502 Telephone 315 986 8090 Fax 315 986 8091 www ankom com ...

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Страница 3: ...ter Bags 5 Operating Environment 5 Contact Information 6 Instrument Description 7 Safety Precautions 8 Instrument Installation and Setup 9 Hydrolysis Procedure 13 Periodic Maintenance 21 Troubleshooting 23 Appendix A Electrical Diagram pg 1 of 3 25 ...

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Страница 5: ...maintain the appearance of the system Allowing these systems to be subjected to acid contact for long periods of time will affect their appearance and should be avoided Regular attention to periodic maintenance and proper set up will assure long life Please review the entire contents of this manual before you begin operating this product Warranty ANKOM Technology warrants the ANKOMHCl Hydrolysis S...

Страница 6: ...ion and therefore always available to help you get the most from your ANKOM products We are also very interested in any comments or suggestions you may have to help us improve For any questions or suggestions regarding your instrument please contact us at Telephone 315 986 8090 Fax 315 986 8091 www ankom com ...

Страница 7: ...me in an automated fashion using acid hydrolysis so that the fat from the samples can then be extracted using fat solvents Fat extraction can be done using the ANKOMXT15 and ANKOMXT10 Extractors Below is a detailed exterior view of the ANKOMHCl Hydrolysis System Top Cover electrical compartment Display Vessel Lid Hydrolysis Vessel Vent Hose Water Supply Connection Water Drain Hose Keypad Lid Latch...

Страница 8: ...trical shock or electrocution Hazardous Materials Acid solution is corrosive Do not allow acid solution to contact the skin Use caution when discarding waste Dispose of waste in accordance with safe practices and regulatory provisions WARNING Attempts to override safety features or to use the instruments in a manner not specified by the manufacturer voids the warranty and may result in serious inj...

Страница 9: ...member to regularly check the air flow through the filter For details refer to the operator s manual for your dryer Instrument Installation The ANKOMHCl Hydrolysis System should be installed in a clean area free of dust and excessive moisture The instrument s power cord must be plugged into a grounded receptacle Ensure there are no kinks or bends in any of the tubing that is connected to the instr...

Страница 10: ...d the filter to run downhill from the instrument to prevent condensation from accumulating inside Replace the filter every four months or when pH paper placed at the end of the filter indicates that acid fumes are exiting the filter 5 Plug the power cord into a grounded receptacle Water Drain Hose Vent Hose HCl Zinc Filter Assembly H36 ...

Страница 11: ...N arrows on the Keypad enter an extraction time of 20 minutes 6 Press ENTER on the Keypad 7 Using the UP DOWN arrows on the Keypad enter a temperature of 90 C 8 Press ENTER on the Keypad 9 Using the UP DOWN arrows on the Keypad enter a rinse time of 10 minutes 10 Press ENTER on the Keypad 11 Close the Vessel Lid a message on the Display will remind you to do this 12 Press START on the Keypad Withi...

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Страница 13: ...r ANKOMXT10 instruments C1 Blank filter bag dry weight after hydrolysis C2 Blank filter bag weight after extraction Hydrolysis Support Items The following support items are needed to perform the hydrolysis procedure Item Recommended Product Electronic Balance with four place readout ANKOM TB Balance Hardware ANKOM TBS Balance Software Filter Bags ANKOM XT4 Bag Holder used for adding sample to an e...

Страница 14: ...ifficult to completely saturate the sample Ground Beef 20 1 0 g 0 5 g Ground Beef 20 1 2 g 0 3 g Hot Dog 30 1 2 g 0 3 g Mayonnaise 75 80 1 2 g 0 3 g Meat Bone Meal 10 15 0 5 g 1 0 g Milk Chocolate 25 30 0 8 g 0 7 g Milk Powder 15 20 0 75 g 0 75 g Milk Replacer 30 0 9 g 0 6 g Milk Replacer 20 30 0 75 g 0 75 g Moist Distillers Grain syrup 10 12 0 7 g 1 0 g Moist Pet Food canned 10 0 75 g 0 75 g Mozz...

Страница 15: ... Mayonnaise 75 80 Hot Dog 30 Ground Beef 20 Cheddar Cheese 35 Chocolate Liquor 50 1 1 g 0 4 g Swiss Cheese 30 1 0 g 0 5 g Processed Cheese 20 25 Powdered Non Dairy Creamer 35 Mozzarella Cheese 20 Ground Beef 20 Cream Cheese 15 35 Veggie Chips 20 0 9 g 0 6 g Tortilla Chips 25 Milk Replacer 30 Cheese Curls 25 Sour Cream 20 0 8 g 0 7 g Milk Chocolate 25 30 Dried Algae 15 20 Yogurt 1 1 5 0 75 g 0 75 g...

Страница 16: ...ing them 3 Place an empty filter bag in the Bag Holder in an open position 4 Tare the weight of the empty filter bag and the holder together 5 Add the necessary DE and sample to the filter bag for Dry Granular Moist and Liquid samples See the Sample Categorization section for help in determining how much DE to add to the filter bag For Dry Granular or Moist samples The total weight of DE and sampl...

Страница 17: ... c Record the weight and tare d Pipette the appropriate amount of liquid sample into the DE indentation in the filter bag e Record the weight of the sample W1 6 Set the Heat Sealer dial to 6 The setting may vary from sealer to sealer 7 Seal the filter bag within 4mm of its open end Keep the sealer arm down for 2 3 seconds after the red sealer light turns off to cool the seal The seal can be seen a...

Страница 18: ...fat a blank bag will absorb some of the fat lost by the other bag The result is a blank loss during extraction that exceeds the normal expected blank loss of 0 0025g by 0 0005g or more This indicates that fat migrated from a bag with sample to a blank bag during hydrolysis and then that same fat was lost during extraction If fat migrates from the bags a pre extraction with solvent may be necessary...

Страница 19: ...This will help prevent drips of liquid from getting on the Hinge after a run 7 Push the Lid Latch down to close the Vessel Lid 8 Press ENTER on the Keypad 9 Use the UP DOWN arrows on the Keypad to enter the hydrolysis time suggested time is 60 minutes 10 Press ENTER on the Keypad 11 Use the UP DOWN arrows on the Keypad to enter the hydrolysis temperature suggested temperature is 90 C 12 Press ENTE...

Страница 20: ...gs 21 Repeat the blotting process for two more minutes before drying 22 Completely dry the samples in an ANKOMRD Dryer set to 110 C for three hours This will ensure that the temperature inside the bags is at 100 105 C An oven resistant to HCl fumes can be used if it can ensure that the temperature inside the bags is at 100 105 C Residual acid left in the samples due to incomplete drying will cause...

Страница 21: ...hydrolysis time of 60 minutes 7 Press ENTER on the Keypad 8 Use the UP DOWN arrows on the Keypad to enter a hydrolysis temperature of 90 C 9 Press ENTER on the Keypad 10 Use the UP DOWN arrows on the Keypad to enter a rinse time of 20 minutes 11 Press ENTER on the Keypad 12 Make sure the Vessel Lid is closed a message on the Display will remind you to do this 13 Press START on the Keypad The bleac...

Страница 22: ...at you previously removed Cleaning Checking the Water Filter To clean check the Water Filter in the ANKOMHCl Hydrolysis System follow the procedure detailed below 1 Unscrew the Water Supply Connection and barb fitting from the HCl instrument 2 Use compressed air to clean the filter 3 Reassemble using PTFE tape on the threads Tab to open Fuse Holders Fuse Note the arrow orientation Fuse Holders ...

Страница 23: ...lacement Parts The ANKOM Technology web site has the most current troubleshooting and replacement parts information If you have any questions about the operation of your ANKOMHCl Hydrolysis System or if you need replacement parts please visit www ankom com ...

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Страница 28: ...t one time XT15 Fat Extractor Official Method AOCS Am 5 04 Fully automatic Solvent recovery at 97 or greater Batch process up to 15 samples at one time RF Gas Production System High sensitivity pressure measurement Anaerobic activity analyses rumen yeast beer wine fermentation etc Biodegradability analyses Aerobic activity analyses BOD soil respiration etc Wireless Computer control and data storag...

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