Gas Production Module

SKU:
RF1 / RF1X
RF1 and RF1X Gas Production Modules can be added to an ANKOM RF Gas Production System (Base Kit). A total of 50 modules can be added to a single RFS Base Kit or network. A single facility can have up to 10 Base Kits or networks, each with a maximum of 50 modules, for a total of 500 modules.

The network number (1-10) must be specified when placing an order as this will be required for programming and will vary between RFS systems.

Please specify a bottle type when ordering an RF1 or an RF1X.
 

RF GPM Software

SKU:
RF3 / RF3X

Two versions of software are available depending on the RFS#:
  - RF3:X RF GPM Software 11.4
  - RF3X: RF GPM Software 15.0

This update to the GPM software is a major enhancement that includes many new features including:
  - Enables up to 10 systems in one location (up from 5)
  - Enables up to 500 modules in one location (up from 250)
  - Prevents sleep and hibernate PC modes from interrupting data collection
  - Provides enhanced error checking to prevent users from entering erroneous values
  - Improves compatibility with Windows 10
  - and much more...

RF Positive Control Capsule Set (includes 50 BLUE and 50 CLEAR capsules)

SKU:
RF71
The ANKOM Positive Control Capsule Set was developed to simplify the validation test of your RF Gas Production System and provide a positive control curve for comparison within each experiment. The validation test familiarizes the user with the system and ensures the system and all the modules are functioning properly. ANKOM recommends running a validation test at least once per quarter by adding one BLUE capsule, one CLEAR capsule, along with 100ml of distilled water, to each RF1 bottle.

For detailed instructions about running a validation test, see ANKOM RF Service Procedure 004.
 
Related Documents: 
Procedure Title Download
04 Validation Test View PDF
$106.00

RF Maintenance Kit

SKU:
RF72
The ANKOM RF Maintenance Kit provides the essential tools needed to keep your RF Gas Production System operating smoothly. The following items and instructions for each are included:

1 - RF70: Positive Control Capsule Set (set includes 5 BLUE capsules, 5 CLEAR capsules), performs five validation tests
5 - 7074: Viton Ring Gaskets for sealing module housing to the the bottle (additional Viton Gaskets are available for purchase as RF34)
1 - RF41: Synthetic Grease with PTFE (1/2 oz)
5 - RF11: Viton-Silicone Tube Assemblies
 
Related Documents: 
Procedure Title Download
04 Validation Test View PDF
14 Silicone Exhaust Tube Replacement View PDF
$100.00

10-Station Battery Charger

SKU:
RF25
The RF Gas Production System uses rechargeable battery packs (RF16/RF46).
The RF25 10-Station Battery Charger is used to charge the RF16/RF46 Rechargeable Battery Packs. As the name says, this charger can charge 10 batteries at one time.
$1,107.00

Shaker Water Bath 115v 60Hz

SKU:
WB20SH
This 115v Shaker Water Bath can be used to control the temperature and mixing during an assay. Spring fixtures that hold bottles in place (WB-Set) are sold separately.
Specifications for this product can be found in the attached Information Sheet.
Related Documents: 
Procedure Title Download
Info Sheet WB20SH Information Sheet View PDF
$4,170.00

Shaker Water Bath 230v 50-60 Hz

SKU:
WB20ISH
This 230v Shaker Water Bath can be used to control the temperature and mixing during an assay. Spring fixtures that hold bottles in place (WB-Set) are sold separately.
​Specifications for this product can be found in the attached Information Sheet.
Related Documents: 
Procedure Title Download
Info Sheet WB20ISH Information Sheet View PDF
$4,170.00

Notched Module Cap for RF46

SKU:
RF49
This module cap includes a notch that allows for a battery extension cable.
$14.00

Shaker Water Bath Spring Tray

SKU:
WB-Set
This kit includes the tray that sits in the water bath and the spring fixtures that hold the bottles in place.
  
 
$645.00

Shaker Water Bath Balls

SKU:
RF48
These balls are used on top of the water bath to help maintain temperature.
The balls are hollow in order to minimize condensation that can negatively impact the electronics in the RF1 modules.
$193.00

250ml Glass Bottle, Coated, Clear

SKU:
7056
ANKOM provides many different bottles that can be connected to an RF1 Gas Production Module within the RF Gas Production System.
The 7056 bottle provides the following features:
    - up to 250ml of space to hold analysis material
    - a protective coating to protect against breakage
$42.00

250ml Glass Bottle, Coated, Clear, w/ Septa Port

SKU:
7130
ANKOM provides many different bottles that can be connected to an RF1 Gas Production Module within the RF Gas Production System.
The 7130 bottle provides the following features:
    - up to 250ml of space to hold analysis material
    - a protective coating to protect against breakage
    - a Septa Port for sampling gas or fluid
$75.00

250ml Glass Bottle, Coated, Amber

SKU:
7127
ANKOM provides many different bottles that can be connected to an RF1 Gas Production Module within the RF Gas Production System.
The 7127 bottle provides the following features:
    - up to 250ml of space to hold analysis material
    - an Amber tint to protect against UV light issues
    - a protective coating to protect against breakage
$78.00

250ml Glass Bottle, Coated, Amber, w/Septa Port

SKU:
7154
ANKOM provides many different bottles that can be connected to an RF1 Gas Production Module within the RF Gas Production System.
The 7154 bottle provides the following features:
    - up to 250ml of space to hold analysis material
    - an Amber tint to protect against UV light issues
    - a protective coating to protect against breakage
    - a Septa Port for sampling gas or fluid
$87.00

100ml Glass Bottle, Coated, Clear

SKU:
7119
ANKOM provides many different bottles that can be connected to an RF1 Gas Production Module within the RF Gas Production System.
The 7119 bottle provides the following features:
    - up to 100ml of space to hold analysis material
    - a protective coating to protect against breakage
$39.00

100ml Glass Bottle, Coated, Clear, w/Septa Port

SKU:
7120
ANKOM provides many different bottles that can be connected to an RF1 Gas Production Module within the RF Gas Production System.
The 7120 bottle provides the following features:
    - up to 100ml of space to hold analysis material
    - a protective coating to protect against breakage
    - a Septa Port for sampling gas or fluid
$87.00

100ml Glass Bottle, Amber, Coated

SKU:
7126
ANKOM provides many different bottles that can be connected to an RF1 Gas Production Module within the RF Gas Production System.
The 7126 bottle provides the following features:
    - up to 100ml of space to hold analysis material
    - an Amber tint to protect against UV light issues
    - a protective coating to protect against breakage
$69.00

500ml Glass Bottle Coated Clear (Bottle for RFS or Trap flask for XT10 XT10I XT15 XT15I)

SKU:
5605
A 5605 Clear Glass Bottle with protective coating is one of the bottle options that can be used with an RF1 Gas Production Module or used to collect solvent vented from the XT15 and XT10 Instruments.
This bottle provides the following features:
    - up to 500ml of space to hold material
    - a protective coating to protect against breakage
$42.00

500ml Glass Bottle, Coated, Clear, w/ Septa Port

SKU:
7131
ANKOM provides many different bottles that can be connected to an RF1 Gas Production Module within the RF Gas Production System.
The 7131 bottle provides the following features:
    - up to 500ml of space to hold analysis material
    - a protective coating to protect against breakage
    - a Septa Port for sampling gas or fluid
$69.00

500ml Glass Bottle, Coated, Amber

SKU:
7128
ANKOM provides many different bottles that can be connected to an RF1 Gas Production Module within the RF Gas Production System.
The 7128 bottle provides the following features:
    - up to 500ml of space to hold analysis material
    - an Amber tint to protect against UV light issues
    - a protective coating to protect against breakage
$87.00

1000ml Glass Bottle, Coated, Clear

SKU:
7057
ANKOM provides many different bottles that can be connected to an RF1 Gas Production Module within the RF Gas Production System.
The 7057 bottle provides the following features:
    - up to 1000ml of space to hold analysis material
    - a protective coating to protect against breakage
$51.00

1000ml Glass Bottle, Coated, Clear w/ Septa Port

SKU:
7132
ANKOM provides many different bottles that can be connected to an RF1 Gas Production Module within the RF Gas Production System.
The 7132 bottle provides the following features:
    - up to 1000ml of space to hold analysis material
    - a protective coating to protect against breakage
    - a Septa Port for sampling gas or fluid
$84.00

1000ml Glass Bottle, Coated Amber

SKU:
7129
ANKOM provides many different bottles that can be connected to an RF1 Gas Production Module within the RF Gas Production System.
The 7129 bottle provides the following features:
    - up to 1000ml of space to hold analysis material
    - an Amber tint to protect against UV light issues
    - a protective coating to protect against breakage
$99.00

1.8L Wide Mouth Bottle with Adapter Assembly

SKU:
RF42
This1.8L Wide Mouth Bottle assembly attaches directly to an RF1 electrical assembly just like all of the smaller bottles. This RF1 configuration provides the largest bottle by volume and by opening available with the RF Gas Production System. If you have a large sample to analyze such as dough, this assembly might work best for your needs.
$216.00

Wide Mouth Bottle 1.8L & Tightening Ring

SKU:
7181
This 1.8L Wide Mouth Bottle is used in the RF42 assembly and is the largest bottle by volume and by opening available with the RF Gas Production System. If you have a large sample to analyze such as dough, this bottle might work best for your needs.
An adapter is required to attach this bottle to an RF1 electrical assembly.
$84.00

Dual Lead RF Rechargeable Battery Kit

SKU:
RF43 
This battery kit includes the following:
    - 1-Dual Lead RF Rechargeable Battery Pack (RF46)
    - 1-5 ft Battery Extension Cable (RF44)
    - 1-Red Cap with a notch for the extension cable

Longer length cables are available upon request.
$85.00

Dual Lead RF Rechargeable Battery Pack

SKU:
RF46
Along with a 3 ft Extension Cable (RF44), the Dual Lead Rechargeable Battery Pack (RF46) provides the capability to charge your RF1 module's battery during an experiment by keeping it connected to the Battery Charger (RF25) throughout the entire experiment.
This provides your RF1 with maximum power.
$36.00

Rechargeable Battery Pack

SKU:
RF16
The RF16 Rechargeable Battery Packs are used to provide power to the RF1 & RF5 Gas Production Module electronics.
Use an RF25 10 Station Charger to recharge your batteries.
$30.00

10 ft Antennae Assembly

SKU:
RF29
Radio frequency communication can be impacted by distance and obstructions such as metal structures.
The RF29 10 ft Antennae Extension Assembly can be connected to the RF2 Base Coordinator to improve radio frequency communication by allowing the communication hardware to be closer to RF1 modules in areas such as water baths, ovens, or incubators.
$103.00

Battery Extension Cable, 5 ft

SKU:
RF44
This cable (RF44) is used to connect the Dual Lead Battery Pack (RF46) to the 10-Station Battery Charger (RF25).
Longer extension cables are available upon request.
$39.00

Antenna

SKU:
7143
The RF2 Base Coordinator uses an antenna to communicate with the RF1 modules.
The 7143 antenna is a replacement part for the one connected to the RF2 Base Coordinator, and/or the one connected to the RF29 Antenna Extension Assembly.
$17.00

Air Purge Assembly

SKU:
RF28
The RF28 Air Purge Assembly can be used to purge the glass bottle prior to an experiment, or to pressurize the module assembly (through the Luer Duckbill Check Valve - 7139) to check for leaks.
For module purge instructions, see RF Service Procedure 2.
Related Documents: 
Procedure Title Download
02 Purge Method View PDF
$88.00

Circuit Board

SKU:
7007
This circuit board contains the electronics used for communication with all RF1 modules.
For installation instructions, see RF Service Procedure 13.
Related Documents: 
Procedure Title Download
13 Chip and Board Replacement View PDF
$145.00

Luer Duckbill Check Valves

SKU:
7139
This one-way valve is used for adding gas into the glass bottle of an RF1 module. This is often done to purge the bottle of existing gases.
To push gas into the bottle using an Air Purge Assembly (RF28), see Service Procedure 2.
Related Documents: 
Procedure Title Download
02 Purge Method View PDF
$7.00

Female Luer Port

SKU:
7146
The 7146 Female Luer Port is included as part of each RF1 module and used to connect the 7139 Luer Duckbill Check Valve to the RF1 module. This part can also accept the 7147 Male Luer Cap to close off the port.
$3.00

Male Luer Cap

SKU:
7147
The 7147 Male Luer Cap is used to close off the end of the 7146 Female Luer Port or the 7139 Luer Duckbill Check Valve.
$3.00

Module Cap

SKU:
7069
The Module Cap is the red plastic part on the top of the RF1 Gas Production Module.
The cap covers the electronics in the RF1 and the electronics in the RF5 Reference Module Zero.
$3.00

Pressure Sensor Assembly (RF)

SKU:
RF31
The pressure inside the glass bottle of the RF1 Gas Production Module is measured using a pressure sensor. The data from the sensor is then communicated through the RF2 coordinator to the GPS software using wireless technology.
The RF31 Pressure Sensor Assembly is a replacement part for the pressure sensor.
$95.00

Anti-Static Wrist Strap

SKU:
RF50
This wrist strap minimizes the static electricity discharge that can negatively affect the programming on the electronics chip within your RF1 module. You should use this strap whenever you are servicing RF1 electronics, including whenever you install and remove RF16 and RF46 battery packs.
$14.00

Septa (10 pack)

SKU:
RF35
The RF Gas Production System bottles that include a septa port use a 3 mm 2-sided PTFE coated Silicone Septa to provide an easy to penetrate seal while providing minimal pressure loss per penetration.
The RF35 pack includes 10 septa.
$42.00

Synthetic Grease w/ PTFE 1/2 oz

SKU:
RF41
The RF41 Synthetic Grease w/PTFE is a non-toxic lubricant used to assist in creating a seal between the RF34 Viton® Gasket and the module/bottle, and between the PTFE coated septa and the septa port on the bottle.
For application instructions regarding gasket replacement, see RF Service Procedure 11.
Related Documents: 
Procedure Title Download
11 Gasket Replacement View PDF
SDS Synthetic_Grease_SDS View PDF
$5.00

Vent Valve Adapter

SKU:
RF22.5
The RF22.5 Vent Valve Adapter is used to attach the 7043 Syringe to the vent valve tube to aid in cleaning the vent valve on a Gas Production Module (RF1).
For Vent Valve cleaning instructions, see RF Service Procedure 6.
Related Documents: 
Procedure Title Download
06 Vent Valve Cleaning View PDF
$9.00

Vent Valve Cleaning Kit

SKU:
RF22
The RF22 Vent Valve Cleaning Kit is used to clean the vent valve on a Gas Production Module (RF1).
For Vent Valve cleaning instructions, see RF Service Procedure 6.
Related Documents: 
Procedure Title Download
06 Vent Valve Cleaning View PDF
$21.00

Viton® Gasket (10 pack)

SKU:
RF34
The durable Viton® Gasket increases the seal quality between the RF1 Gas Production Module and the glass bottle. We recommend replacing gaskets when they become worn, torn, or begin to leak.
The RF34 pack includes 10 Viton® Gaskets.
For installation instructions, see RF Service Procedure 11.
Related Documents: 
Procedure Title Download
11 Gasket Replacement View PDF
$30.00

Base Coordinator w/ USB Cable

SKU:
RF2 / RF2X
The RF2 and RF2X Base Coordinators facilitate communication between the Gas Production Modules and the GPM Software which is installed on a PC. To purchase, please contact ANKOM Technology at [email protected]  or 315-986-9080.
 

Gas Production Module Zero

SKU:
RF5 / RF5X
The RF5 and RF5X Gas Production Module Zero is used to monitor and record atmospheric pressure. This module communicates with the GPS Software through the Base Coordinator.
 

Chemical Receptacle

SKU:
RF15
The Chemical Receptacle is used to house an NaOH (or stronger Base) when performing oxygen consumption studies. The function of the Base material is to scavenge the CO2 produced by the aerobic metabolism. This produces a negative pressure as the O2 is consumed and the resulting production of CO2 reacts with the Base.

The Chemical Receptacle includes the following parts:
  • 1-Rubber Top Hat
  • 1-White Filter
  • 1-Metal Washer with a White Filter glued to it
$21.00

Viton Tube Assembly

SKU:
RF11
This assembly includes the silicone exhaust tube for the RF system.
Related Documents: 
Procedure Title Download
14 Silicone Exhaust Tube Replacement View PDF
$15.00

Programmed RF Chip with Antenna

SKU:
RF45 / RF45X
The RF45 and RF45X Programmed RF Chips w/antenna facilitate communication between the Gas Production Modules, the Module Zero, and the Gas Production Base Coordinator.
Related Documents: 
Procedure Title Download
RFCI003 RF1 RF45 Chip Antenna Notice View PDF