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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual Rev F 6/16/23 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
Instrument Installation and First Run ........................... 9 Fat Extraction Calculations ............................13 Fat Extraction Support Items ............................14 Sample Preparation ..............................15 XT10 Fat Extraction step-by-step procedure using the ANKOM ..................21 Periodic Maintenance ..............................25 Troubleshooting & Replacement Parts ........................27 Diagnostics .................................. 29 Appendix A - Analytical Procedure .......................... - Page 4 This page intentionally left blank...
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Page 5: Introduction
Use only ANKOM Technology filter bags (part # XT4) in your ANKOM Extraction System. Use of any other filter mechanism will void the warranty. Filter bags can be purchased from ANKOM Technology or from your local authorized ANKOM distributor. Operating Environment... -
Page 6: Contact Information
At ANKOM Technology we are 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
The Reflux Water Flow Control measures and controls the flow of water through the condenser to rapidly cool the solvent vapors during the extraction process. The proper water flow is set at the manufacturer. Contact ANKOM at service@ankom.com if the flow measurement is incorrect. -
Page 8: Safety Precautions
WARNING: Attempts to override safety features or to use this instrument in a manner not specified by ANKOM Technology voids the warranty and may result in serious injury or even death. This system is designed to meet and/or exceed the applicable standards of CE, CSA, NRTL and OSHA. -
Page 9: Instrument Installation And First Run
Operator’s Manual Instrument Installation and First Run Site Requirements XT10 To install and operate the ANKOM Extraction System you will need the following: • Adjustable wrench • Chilled or tap water supply not to exceed 23°C • Adequate power (see “Operating Environment” section) •... - Page 10 Operator’s Manual To complete the installation, run the instrument (without samples) according to the procedure below. 5.1 7.1 Turn the instrument power ON. PET Ether The Display will briefly show the software version number followed by the screen to the right. <ENTER>...
- Page 11 Operator’s Manual 7.4 Set the Extraction Time. 7.4.1 Using the arrow keys on the Keypad, set the Extraction time to 20 minutes for the initial run. (The recommended time is 60 minutes.) ENTER 7.4.2 Press on the Keypad to set the Time. Select temp The Display should now show the screen to the right.
- Page 12 The reflux process runs on 90 second cycles. The reflux controller must be read and adjusted during the first 1 minute of the cycle. 7.10.3 Verify that the XT10 runs through the drain sequence with no errors. When the instrument has completed its automatic PET Ether operation, the Display will show the screen to the right.
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Page 13: Fat Extraction Calculations
Bag after hydrolysis and drying (g) Bag after extraction and final drying (g) Blank bag weight, after hydrolysis and drying (g) Blank bag weight, after extraction and drying (g) The Hydrolysis procedure can be found in the ANKOM Operator's Manual. Rev F 6/16/23 pg. 13... -
Page 14: Fat Extraction Support Items
ANKOM #XT4 Bag Weigh Holder (for adding sample to an empty filter bag) ANKOM #101.2 Heat Sealer (for sealing the filter bags) ANKOM #HS (120V), #HSi (220V) Solvent Resistant Marker ANKOM #F08 Desiccant Pouch or Weigh Tin Desiccator (for drying) -
Page 15: Sample Preparation
(as shown to the right). If the seal is not strong, re-seal the bag. Repeat steps 1 – 7 for all filter bags that will be used in the ANKOM XT10 Extraction System. - Page 16 Operator’s Manual Sample Preparation Procedure for Crude Fat – for HIGH fat samples To prepare meat samples with > 15% fat by weight or plant samples with > 20% fat by weight for fat extraction, follow the procedure detailed below. The first step in crude fat analysis is drying the sample.
- Page 17 (as shown to the right). If the seal is not strong, re-seal the bag. 12. Repeat steps 1 – 11 for all filter bags that will be used in the ANKOM XT10 Extraction System.
- Page 18 (as shown to the right). If the seal is not strong, re-seal the bag. Repeat steps 1 – 8 for all filter bags that will be used in the ANKOM XT10 Extraction System.
- Page 19 13. Weigh and record the weights of each bag (W ) immediately after removing them from the Desiccant Pouch. XT10 The samples are now ready for the fat extraction procedure on the ANKOM instrument. Rev F 6/16/23 pg. 19...
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Page 21: Fat Extraction Step-By-Step Procedure Using The Ankom Xt10
Press the Down Arrow (v) key on the Keypad until the desired solvent is shown on the Display. XT10 The recommended solvent for use in the ANKOM Extraction System is Petroleum Ether with a boiling point range of 35°C to 65°C. If you want to use... - Page 22 Operator’s Manual Remove the white PTFE Insert from the Extraction Vessel. PTFE Insert Bag Holder Remove the Bag Holder from the PTFE Insert. Place up to 15 bags in the Bag Holder. Place the Bag Holder in the PTFE Insert. Press ENTER on the Keypad.
- Page 23 Operator’s Manual 7. Put the PTFE Insert into the Extraction Vessel and the Extraction Vessel into the instrument. Align the PTFE Insert slot with the Extraction Vessel pin. PTFE Insert slot PTFE Insert O-ring Extraction Extraction Vessel O-ring Vessel pin •...
- Page 24 Weigh and record weight of each filter bag (W ) immediately after removing from the Desiccant Pouch. 9.10 Calculate crude or total fat content using ANKOM calculation spreadsheets or equations listed in this manual. 10. Clean the fat from the bottom of the vessel using paper towels.
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Page 25: Periodic Maintenance
Operator’s Manual Periodic Maintenance Cleaning the Extraction Vessel Some compounds extracted during the fat extraction procedure can create a black residue in the bottom of the Extraction Vessel. The vessel can most easily be cleaned by using a drill with a long shafted stiff wire brush. This treatment will remove a lot of the black coating that accumulates on the bottom of the vessel. - Page 26 3. Use compressed air to blow backwards through the filter (blow opposite the arrow on the filter). If the filter is clogged, replace it with ANKOM part # X97. 4. Reconnect the filter and fittings. 5. Turn on the water and check for leaks.
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Page 27: Troubleshooting & Replacement Parts
Operator’s Manual Troubleshooting & Replacement Parts The ANKOM technology web site has the most current troubleshooting and replacement parts information. XT10 Therefore, if you have any questions about the operation of your ANKOM Extraction System, or if you need replacement parts, please visit our web site at www.ankom.com. - Page 28 Operator’s Manual This page intentionally left blank pg. 28 Rev F 6/16/23...
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Page 29: Diagnostics
Operator’s Manual Diagnostics XT10 To help solve problems that may occur while running the ANKOM Extractor, the following computer-controlled Diagnostics are available and accessible through the Display and Keypad. Toggle Outputs (Heater Relay Q0, and valves Q1, Q2, Q3, Q5 and Q6) - Page 30 Operator’s Manual Press the ENTER button on the Keypad to turn ON the heater relay Heater (Q0) (Q0). The screen to the right will be displayed. ENTER to toggle Press the ENTER button on the Keypad to turn OFF the heater Heater (Q0) relay (Q0).
- Page 31 If the temperature reading does not show ambient temperature when the instrument is cool, contact ANKOM Technology. Press the STOP button on the Keypad to go back to the Analog Analog <ENTER>...
- Page 32 Press the ENTER button on the Keypad. The screen to the right ETS relay - ON will be displayed showing the state of the ETS relay. If the ETS relay is "OFF", contact ANKOM Technology. Press the STOP button on the Keypad to go back to the Inputs Inputs <ENTER>...
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Page 33: Appendix A - Analytical Procedure
Extracted samples are dried for approximately 30 minutes, reweighed and fat content determined by loss of weight. Complete operational details are available in the ANKOM User Manuals. AOCS Am 5-04 can be obtained directly from AOCS. - Page 34 Add the three fat values together to get a combined fat total. III. Mojonnier Method The XT10 instrument can run an extraction similar to ISO 1735 (Mojonnier method). The solvent mixture used is 45% (v/v) petroleum ether, 45% (v/v) diethyl ether and 10% (v/v) ethanol. pg. 34...
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Page 35: Appendix B - Electrical Diagram
Operator’s Manual Appendix B – Electrical Diagram (pg. 1 of 3) Rev F 6/16/23 pg. 35... - Page 36 Operator’s Manual Appendix A – Electrical Diagram (pg. 2 of 3) pg. 36 Rev F 6/16/23...
- Page 37 Operator’s Manual Appendix A – Electrical Diagram (pg. 3 of 3) Rev F 6/16/23 pg. 37...
- Page 38 Automation saves time and money! ANKOM Technology is an international company with products that include… FLEX Analyte Extractor • Simplifies fat-soluble vitamin and cholesterol analysis • Crude and total fat analysis capability coming soon • Eliminates chemical handling to improve safety •...
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