Instrument Description - Ankom Flex Analyte Extractor Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual

4. Instrument Description

FLEX
The ANKOM Analyte Extractor simplifies fat-soluble vitamin, cholesterol, crude and hydrolysis (total) fat determinations and
other possible applications. This fully automated system integrates all the steps involved in these analyses in one instrument.
Supporting up to four samples at a time, the system will automatically complete saponification, solid phase extraction and
evaporation of the solvent. The system maintains four reservoirs that can be programmed by the user for the solutions required
(e.g. ethanol, hexane, KOH, water, etc.).
Supporting standard methods, the FLEX also allows for method development and customization. Digestion vessels have been
designed to allow for sample to be weighed directly into the vessels, eliminating transfer error. Filtration takes place without
user intervention, further reducing technician labor. A nitrogen atmosphere and positive flow, low temperature evaporation
protects sensitive analytes against oxidation and optimizes solvent evaporation. Exhaust lines are ready to be connected to an
exhaust system, eliminating under-hood instrument positioning. Once an assay is complete, the isolated analyte is ready for
reconstitution and quantitation by HPLC or GC. If the instrument is configured for crude or hydrolysis fat extraction, the isolated
fat is ready for gravimetric or fatty acid profile analysis. Sample size can vary up to 10 grams depending on fat and moisture
content. Fat-soluble vitamin samples that require larger volumes can be saponified outside of the instrument and aliquots can
be introduced for extraction and evaporation.
Digestion Oven
Digestion Vessels
SPE Columns
Evaporation
Chamber
Round Bottom Flasks
pg. 8
Human Machine
Interface (HMI)
Touchscreen
Reservoir Door
and Tray
Reservoir Bottles
Rev 1/22/2021