Summary of Contents for Ankom XT4
- Page 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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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction .................................. 5 Warranty ..................................5 Filter 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 ................................ - Page 4 This page intentionally left blank...
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Page 5: Introduction
Extended warranties are available upon request. Filter Bags For optimal function, only ANKOM Technology filter bags (part # XT4) should be used in your ANKOM Hydrolysis System. Filter bags can be purchased from ANKOM Technology or from your local authorized ANKOM distributor. -
Page 6: Contact Information
Contact Information ANKOM Technology is committed to your total satisfaction 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. -
Page 7: Instrument Description
XT15 XT10 Fat extraction can be done using the ANKOM and ANKOM Extractors. Below is a detailed exterior view of the ANKOM Hydrolysis System. Top Cover (electrical compartment) Display Keypad Lid Latch Water Supply... -
Page 8: Safety Precautions
Operator’s Manual Safety Precautions Hot Surfaces – Do not touch the Vessel Lid during operation. The surface can exceed 70°C (158°F). Failure to observe this caution may result in injury. Hazardous Voltages – Do not operate the instrument with the Top Cover (electrical compartment) open. -
Page 9: Instrument Installation And Setup
Adequate power (see “Operating Environment” section) Drying capability It is extremely important that you completely dry your food or feed samples in an ANKOM Dryer or an oven resistant to HCl fumes. If samples are not dried enough, residual water and acid left in the samples will lead to inaccurate fat values. - Page 10 Operator’s Manual 4. Attach the HCl Zinc Filter Assembly (part# H36) to the “Vent Hose” as shown below. Position the hose and the filter to run downhill from the instrument to prevent condensation from accumulating inside. Vent Hose HCl Zinc Filter Assembly (H36) Water Drain Hose...
- Page 11 This step is extremely important to fill the waste tank in the instrument with water to dilute the waste acid from the first and subsequent runs. To get your ANKOM Hydrolysis System set up and ready for use, follow the procedure detailed below.
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Page 13: Hydrolysis Procedure
Weight of dried sample, filter bag, and Diatomaceous Earth (DE) after hydrolysis Weight of dry extracted sample, filter bag, and DE XT15 XT10 (determined after using the ANKOM or ANKOM instruments) Blank filter bag dry weight after hydrolysis Blank filter bag weight after extraction... - Page 14 DE needed for each sample type. The following information is from testing done in the ANKOM lab. This information is meant to help you categorize your own samples. Sample Categorization Data from ANKOM Lab (sorted in alphabetical order by Sample Type)
- Page 15 Operator’s Manual Sample Categorization Data from ANKOM Lab (sorted by DE Weight) Sample Type Fat % DE Weight Sample Notes Weight Whole Milk ~ 3% 1.25 g 1.25 g After adding the DE to the filter bag, press the eraser end of a pencil into the DE to create an indentation into which the milk can be added using a pipette.
- Page 16 Operator’s Manual Sample Preparation Procedure To avoid fat migration from one filter bag to another during the hydrolysis procedure, it is very important to prepare your samples properly. Before running production samples, it is recommended that you do the following: •...
- Page 17 If the sample is liquid or clumpy (for example ground beef) and makes the filter bag bulge, gently squeeze the bag at the bulge location to flatten it. Repeat steps 3 – 9 for all filter bags that will be used in the ANKOM Hydrolysis System. (Up to 15 bags can be processed during one procedure.)
- Page 18 Operator’s Manual ) filled with approximately 0.5g – 0.75g of DE. Include two blank bags (C and C Blank bags serve as correction factors for slight losses of weight that may occur during extraction. Blank bags with DE also act as indicators of fat loss during hydrolysis.
- Page 19 Operator’s Manual Hydrolysis step-by-step procedure using the Hydrolysis System ANKOM To perform hydrolysis on prepared samples, follow the procedure detailed below. Display Keypad Turn the instrument power switch ON. Lid Latch Vessel Lid Turn the cold water supply on. Hydrolysis Pull the Lid Latch up to open the Vessel Lid.
- Page 20 20. Place two layers of paper towel on top of the wet filter bags. Using the ANKOM Blotter, apply uniform pressure to the top of the paper towels for two minutes to gently press the water out of the filter bags. Blotting helps to reduce the drying time and the amount of acid residue in the bags.
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Page 21: Periodic Maintenance
Display will show “Process Complete.” Replacing the HCl Fuses To replace the fuses in the ANKOM Hydrolysis System, follow the procedure detailed below. 1. Turn off the instrument power and unplug the Power Cord from the outlet. - Page 22 7. Close the Top Cover and secure it with the two screws that you previously removed. Cleaning/Checking the Water Filter To clean/check the Water Filter in the ANKOM Hydrolysis System, follow the procedure detailed below. 1. Unscrew the Water Supply Connection and barb fitting from the HCl instrument.
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Page 23: Troubleshooting
Operator’s Manual Troubleshooting & Replacement 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 ANKOM Hydrolysis System, or if you need replacement parts, please visit www.ankom.com. - Page 24 Operator’s Manual This page intentionally left blank pg. 24 Rev 5/21/18...
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Page 25: Appendix A - Electrical Diagram
Operator’s Manual Appendix A – Electrical Diagram (pg. 1 of 3) Rev 5/21/18 pg. 25... - Page 26 Operator’s Manual Appendix A – Electrical Diagram (pg. 2 of 3) pg. 26 Rev 5/21/18...
- Page 27 Operator’s Manual Appendix A – Electrical Diagram (pg. 3 of 3) Rev 5/21/18 pg. 27...
- Page 28 Automation saves time and money! ANKOM Technology is an international company with products that include… TDF Dietary Fiber Analyzer • Automates AOAC 991.43 and AACC 32-07.01 • Automates AOAC 2009.01/2011.25 and AACC 32-45.01 • IDF/SDF and TDF values • Faster, Technician-free Filtering •...
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