ANKOM 200 User Manual
Operator’s Manual
2052 O’Neil Rd, Macedon NY 14502
Telephone: (315) 986-8090
Fax: (315) 986-8091
www.ankom.com
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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Warranty ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Filter Bags ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Operating Environment ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Contact Information ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Instrument Description ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Instrument Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 10
Fiber Analysis Support Items ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Analysis Options using the ANKOM
ADF Analysis ................................................................................................................................................................ 13
NDF Analysis ............................................................................................................................................................... 17
Crude Fiber Analysis ................................................................................................................................................... 21
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Fiber Analyzer ................................................................................................ 11
Periodic Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 27
Storage ........................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Troubleshooting & Replacement Parts ....................................................................................................................... 30
Appendix A – ADF Method ......................................................................................................................................... 31
Appendix B – NDF Method ......................................................................................................................................... 33
Appendix C – Crude Fiber Method ............................................................................................................................. 35
Appendix D – Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................................................................... 39
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Operator’s Manual
Please review the entire contents of this manual before you begin operating
this product.
Introduction
ANKOM Technology designs, manufactures, and markets instruments and support products used by analytical
laboratories around the world in the environmental, agricultural, biomass, and food industries. ANKOM
Technology can provide you with products for determining or monitoring detergent fibers, dietary fibers, 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
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.
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Fiber Analyzer. We are confident that this product will
Warranty
ANKOM Technology warrants the ANKOM
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 for purchase if desired.
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Fiber Analyzer against any defects due to faulty workmanship or
Filter Bags
ANKOM Technology filter bags (part # F57) are designed to support precision and accuracy in analysis. Use of
other types of filtration media not tested and approved by ANKOM Technology may cause damage to electrical
valves and other components and void your warranty. Filter bags can be purchased from ANKOM Technology or
from your local authorized ANKOM distributor.
Operating Environment
Your ANKOM
Ambient Temperature Range: 15°−30°C
Humidity: 20–60% RH
Power (domestic): 110V−120V ~ 50/60Hz 15A
Power (international): 220V−240V ~ 50/60Hz 10A
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Fiber Analyzer is designed to operate within the following environments:
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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.
For any questions or suggestions regarding your instrument, please contact us at:
Telephone: (315) 986-8090
Fax: (315) 986-8091
Email: service@ankom.com
www.ankom.com
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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.
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
AAGGIITTAATTEE
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
HHEEAAT
T button turns on and off the Temperature Controller in order to provide the appropriate heat to
the solutions within the Vessel.
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
Instrument Description
General Description
The ANKOM
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.
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Fiber Analyzer is designed to efficiently and accurately determine Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF),
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
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Fiber Analyzer.
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Maintenance
Alert Collector
(part # F27)
Packing
Nut
Maintenance
Alert Reservoir
Internal Components (Rear View)
External Components (Rear View)
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Hazardous Pressure – The contents of the Vessel are hot and under
pressure. Do NOT open the Vessel Lid during or after an operation until
both pressure and liquid are fully exhausted from the instrument. Connect
and secure the Drain Hose along the path to the drain so it will not move
when hot pressurized fluid is exhausted. Failure to observe this caution
may result in uncontrolled chemical flow, scalding, or burning.
Hot Surfaces – Do NOT touch the Vessel surfaces during operation. The
surface can exceed 70°C (158°F). Failure to observe this caution may
result in burning.
Hazardous Voltages – Do NOT operate the instrument with the cover
removed. Hazardous voltages are present during operation. The Power Cord
must be disconnected prior to removal of the rear panel. Failure to
observe this caution may result in electrical shock or electrocution.
Hazardous Materials – Do NOT operate the instrument without the
Maintenance Alert Collector and Maintenance Alert Reservoir in place.
Caution should be used when handling hot effluent that may be caustic or
corrosive. If necessary, the solution can be collected in a container and
neutralized before disposal. Follow safe laboratory practices according to
your local regulations when installing and using this instrument and
associated chemicals.
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.
The Power Switch must be in the OFF position before plugging the
instrument Power Cord into the power source.
In the event of an instrument malfunction, the internal heater will be
automatically turned off by one of the following safety devices:
1) Electrical Fuses
2) The Emergency Temperature Shut-off Switch (ETS)
3) The Pressure Transducer
Please review the entire contents of this manual before you begin operating
this instrument.
Safety Precautions
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1.
Remove the instrument from the shipping container and place it in an area that is within six feet of a
drain and water supply on a surface that is firm and level. The instrument must not be subject to
excessive shock, vibration, dirt, moisture, oil, or other fluids.
Do NOT place this instrument near microwave ovens or mechanical devices.
Your instrument comes complete with an Exhaust Hose, a Power Cord, and a Bag Suspender Assembly
(including Bag Suspender Trays and a Bag Suspender Weight).
The Bag Suspender has a total of nine trays. Eight of the trays hold up to three filter bags per tray. The
ninth tray is used as a cover. The weight is used to keep all of the trays together as the Bag Suspender
moves up and down inside the Vessel during operation.
2.
Connect and secure the Exhaust Hose so that it will not move when hot pressurized fluid is exhausted.
3.
With the Power Switch in the OFF position, plug the Power Cord into the Power Cord Inlet on the right
side of the instrument (when looking at the front).
4.
Plug the Power Cord into the power source.
Instrument Installation
Site Requirements
To install and operate the ANKOM
Adjustable wrench
Water supply located close to the ANKOM
for ADF/NDF analyses
Adequate power (see “Operating Environment” section)
Drain
Instrument Installation Procedure
To install the ANKOM
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Fiber Analyzer, follow the procedure detailed below.
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Fiber Analyzer you will need the following:
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capable of heating water to 50°C for Crude Fiber and 70°C
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Item
Recommended Product
Electronic Balance with four-place readout
ANKOM #TB Balance Hardware
ANKOM #TBS Balance Software
Filter Bags
ANKOM #F57
Bag Holder (used for adding sample to an empty filter bag)
ANKOM #101.2
Heat Sealer for sealing the filter bags
ANKOM #1915 (120V), #1920 (220V)
Solvent Resistant Marker
ANKOM #F08
Desiccant Pouch
ANKOM #X45
Oven for drying (capable of maintaining 102°C ± 2°)
ANKOM #RD (120V), #RDI (220V)
Sample
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Spoon
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Fiber Analysis Support Items
The following support items are needed to perform the fiber analysis procedures:
Analysis Options using the ANKOM
The ANKOM
The following sections provide the information you will need to use and maintain the ANKOM
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Fiber Analyzer can be used for ADF, NDF, and Crude Fiber analyses.
Fiber Analyzer
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Fiber Analyzer.
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