ANKOM Daisy User Manual

Operator’s Manual

II

Daisy

Incubator

D200, D200I

2052 O’Neil Rd Macedon NY 14502

Telephone: [phone] · Fax: [phone]

www.ankom.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Instrument Description and Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Periodic Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Appendix

Weighing Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A

(pages 8-9)

Controller Menu Set Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B

(page 10)

Daisy Assemblies and Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C

(pages 11-12)

Assay Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D

(pages 13-15)

Daisy Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E

(page 16)

REV B (10-17-13)

Congratulations on your purchase of an ANKOM Tec hno l og y DaisyII Incubator.

Your selection of an ANKOM system indicates that you are looking to increase your wet chemistry
efficiency and maintain the highest levels of precision and accuracy possible.

The DAISYII Incubator was designed to efficiently and accurately analyze up to 100 samples individually
enclosed in filter bags. You can perform either rate studies or total digestion studies in a batch operation. The
DAISYII instrument will free you from some of the labor requirements associated with the conventional
methods. With the ANKOM system, you divide your assays between four (4) digestion jars versus a
comparable conventional method, which requires 100 test tubes. Proper anaerobic conditions are easier to
maintain, because the CO2 purging process is simplified. The DAISYII Incubator can perform digestibility
studies using enzymes or rumen inoculum. The sequential NDF assay required for In Vitro True Digestibility
(IVTD) assays can easily be processed using the ANKOM
same for both instruments. The ANKOM DAISYII Incubator maintains an incubation temperature of 39.5° C,
while providing agitation.

If you own one of our earlier models of the DAISYII Incubator you will note some slight changes in
appearance. Although originally designed to provide the US research market with a low cost and efficient
method for accomplishing IVTD studies, we found that the appeal for this product extended around the world.
This required that we design a product that could support commercial laboratory needs. The product also
needed to be able to withstand the impact of international shipments. We know that you will be pleased with
these changes. Make sure that you read this manual carefully before you proceed. As a result of recent
modifications and some inter-lab studies, we have made some modifications to the assay procedure. These
changes provide for precise and accurate rate and digestion study results.

ANKOM T ec h no l og y is committed to your total satisfaction. We are always available to assist you get the
most out of your ANKOM products. Feel free to contact us with your questions and suggestions. We also
provide a full range of products to support fiber analysis and in situ studies. We offer chemicals and other
ancillary products that will assist you in getting accurate results at a reasonable cost.

200/220

Fiber Analyzer because the filter bags are the

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Safety Precautions

Caution, Lift Hazard- Lift and move using two people only.

Rear Surface:
Caution, Hazardous Voltages- Do not operate the instrument with the back cover

removed - hazardous voltages are present during operation. The power cord must be
connected prior to rear panel removal. Electrical shock or electrocution may result if
ignored.

General:

All switches should be in the off position before plugging the power cord into
the electrical outlet. The Rotate and Heat switches are in the OFF position
when they are pressed down.
An electrical fuse will disconnect the electrical power supply in case of
malfunction.

Specifications:

DAISY
DAISY

Environment Operating Range:

Temperature: 15-30°C (60-85°F)
Humidity: 20-60% RH

II (D200)

II-(D200I)

100 - 120V~ 3A 60Hz

220 - 240V~ 3A 50Hz

WARRANTY

ANKOM Technology warrants the ANKOM DAISYII Incubator against any defects due to faulty
workmanship or material for a one-year period after the original date of consumer purchase. This
warranty does not include damage to the instrument resulting from neglect or misuse. If the instrument
is damaged as a result of defects in the workmanship or materials during the warranty period, ANKOM
Technology will repair or replace the instrument free of charge. Glassware is not covered under

warranty.

For questions regarding the warranty or instrument, please contact ANKOM Technology at

PHONE: [phone] FAX: [phone] [e-mail]

Instrument Description and Set-up:

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Your instrument comes complete with a power cord and digestion jars.

- Set the instrument on a firm, level surface. Place the back of the instrument no closer
than one inch from a wall. NOTE: Do not locate this instrument where it will be subject
to excessive shock, vibration, dirt, moisture, oil, or other fluids.

- Plug the power cord into the plug outlet and then into an electrical outlet.

- The Rotate button controls the rotation of the digestion jars.

- The Heat button allows the controller to heat the digestion jars, samples, and rumen
inoculum.

- The Controller maintains the temperature inside the chamber at 39.5°C+/-.5. Do not
adjust without consulting ANKOM Technology.

Digestion Chamber

On/Off

Switch,

Fuse

Rotate

Switch

Heat Switch Controller

Timer

One-way

Valve

Digestion

Jar

Agitator

Baffle