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1. Verify that you have a Gen2 Coordinator: A Gen2 Coordinator will have a number that is less than 1,000. If you have connectivity issues and your coordinator number is greater than 1,000 you have a Gen3 system. In that case, contact ANKOM using the...
Refer to Service Procedure High Blank Bag Values (DES035).
Protein determination is performed post the ANKOM TDF Dietary Fiber Analyzer. AOAC methods 991.43, 985.29, and 2001.03 suggest that the Kjeldahl method be used for determining protein content of the residue. AOAC methods 2009.01, 2011.25, 2017.16...
The F57 and F58 Filter Bags are ash-free and therefore can be used for ash determination. Refer to the Ashing Procedure Service Procedure (AS034) linked below.
It is important that the rinse water going into the instrument is at least 50°C for Crude Fiber and 70°C for detergent fibers. For safety purposes, most hot water heaters are set lower than 70°C. In addition, if there is a substantial distance...
The Dairy One Forage Laboratory receives samples of feed, forages, byproducts, and ingredients from around the world each day. Known for their versatility of livestock and exotic animal feed analysis across a variety of industries, Dairy One needed...
Rinse water can come directly from the tap. It does not have to be distilled.
Since 1987, EPL has offered analytical services in the realms of agricultural and nutritional chemistry while also expanding into molecular biology. In 2018, they joined the Tentamus Group, becoming a global player in their field. Industries they...
The Nestle Quality Assurance Center (NQAC) in Dublin, Ohio specializes in food quality and safety testing for food and ingredient manufacturers around the world. With locations in Asia, Europe, and North and South America, Nestle is a renowned global...
Located at the picturesque Cochno Farm and Research Centre as part of the University of Glasgow, the lab team of Prof. Murray, Prof. Hastie, Dr. Farci, Daisy Taylor, and Stefan Yerby specialize in equine and ruminant nutrition. Together, they...
"The challenge was to increase analytical volume and decrease technician intervention in a controlled system that would maintain Eurofins’ standards for precision and accuracy; the ANKOM 2000 Fiber Analyzer met that goal." -Kent Karsjens, Eurofins...
"ANKOM Technology has been great to work with as we developed unique methods to advance our inoculate technology. We like the speed and ease of operation ANKOM products provide." -Lesa Nuzback, Dupont Pioneer Livestock Nutrition Center The DuPont...
"My experience with ANKOM products in past jobs in both the industrial and academic setting made the decision to purchase new ANKOM systems for the university very easy." -Professor David Vagnoni The Animal Production and Protection Department at...
"The ANKOM Automatic TDF System is a wonderful instrument and has made our Dietary Fiber analysis far more efficient and much easier." -Ayoub Taher, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research KISR conducts scientific research and performs technological...
The Blank Bag Correction allows for a weight adjustment based on actions that take place during solubilization. The resulting factor increases or decreases your sample bag weight. To determine the blank bag correction, include at least one empty...
F57 The porosity of the ANKOM F57 Filter Bag is 25 microns. The design of the filter bag provides a three-dimensional filter matrix similar to the filtering effect of a glass crucible. The F57 Filter Bag provides equal filtration without the manual...
When the instrument is turned on, the drain valve opens to vent the vessel. If the drain open/close switch is not sensed by the computer, this fault occurs. Possible Causes: The wires on the drain valve have dislodged. Connections may have become...
When the neutral detergent solution gets cold, some of the components will begin to precipitate out of solution. As a result, the solution will turn milky white, and particles will be floating in it. These particles can be brought back into solution...
Depending on what you are testing, refer to section ADF Analysis, NDF Analysis, or Crude Fiber Analysis in the DELTA, A200, or A2000 Fiber Analyzer Operator's Manual.
Refer to Service Procedure Insert Samples Into F58 Bags (AS032).
Possible Causes: The Q6 Valve (drain valve) is not opening correctly or there is a line blockage between the Q6 valve and the vessel. To best assist you, run a ~10 minute test. Please contact ANKOM with your results. To test: Verify that the Q6...
This is likely due to a valve that may be "stuck" closed. If the instrument has not been used in a while, it is possible that the solution is simply to clean the valves and clean any debris or buildup that may have settled on the valve piston. To...
To minimize bag material abrasion, use the new bag suspender (as of March 2015 - Part #: F11). It has been redesigned to include rounded bottom points on each tray.
Refer to XT15 Service Procedure Changing the Solvent (X5S007).
Refer to XT15 Service Procedure Fault – ETS (X5S016) or Refer to XT10 Service Procedure Fault - ETS (X0S002). Note: Older XT10 or XT15 software may present variations in fault wording. Should technical service be required, please photograph the fault...
There is most likely a problem with the circuit board. Static discharge, high humidity/moisture contact with the circuit board, or physical damage from dropping, etc. may have caused the problem. Contact ANKOM Technology for further assistance.
This fault display means the level sensor is indicating a full vessel when the vessel is actually empty. The level sensor has three parts: Glass Tip (visible inside the vessel) SICK Module (blue, found inside the electrical cabinet) Fiber Optic Cable...
Columbia Laboratories, a third-party analytical laboratory, specializes in analyzing products consumed or used by the public. This includes food products such as finished goods, pet foods, supplements, and raw ingredients, and environmental testing...
Refer to XT15 Service Procedure - Fault-Filling Problem (X5S015) linked below. Please contact ANKOM Technology support if the filling problem is not resolved.
This fault display means that at the end of the extraction, the level sensor detected solvent in the vessel (at the end of the run, the vessel should be empty and the sensor should not detect solvent). The instrument has either a Teflon Level Sensor...
To perform an extraction of oilseeds, refer to Oilseed Extractions (FOSFA Equivalent).
The RFS GPM software has been tested and is currently compatible with Windows 11. To run the ANKOM GPMx Software (version 15.0 or later), your computer must have the following programs: Windows 10 or later Microsoft Excel 2003 or later Microsoft.Net...
When labeled with the acetone resistant marker (part # F08), F57 and F58 bags must be sprayed or wetted with acetone and allowed to air-dry prior to the analysis. The acetone resistant marker will wash off the bags if it is not set with acetone prior...
Refer to XT15 Service Procedure Instrument and Components Cleaning (X5S017).
There should not be any significant amount of solvent in the vent flask. If the solvent is dripping into the flask during the extraction, there may be a leak in valve Q7, and it may need to be cleaned or replaced. Refer to XT Service Procedure...
There are a number of reasons why the bags are not sealing well: The dial on the heat sealer may not be turned up high enough. To seal F57 and F58 Filter Bags, the dial must be set around "4-5", while XT4 Filter Bags are sealed at "6." The setting...
The XT instrument’s flowmeter should have a flow rate between 4-6 gallons per hour (If chilled coolant is used then the flow rate should be 2-3 gallons per hour). Note that this flow is intermittent and only turns on when cooling is required. When...
Below is a list of steps to verify that the XT instrument is operating correctly. Always refer to your manual for complete, detailed information. Refer to XT15 Service Procedure Solvent, Vent, and Water Diagram (X5S006) for a four-page diagram that...
When using the Mojonnier mixture of solvents, a black residue may build up on the bottom of the vessel. If this coating becomes too thick, an "Overtemp Fault" "" may occur. The black residue can be cleaned using a drill with a long-shafted...
Research with high fat samples has given us the following understandings: Some samples with fats that have low melting point triacylglycerides or emulsifiers may encounter fat migration during hydrolysis. To improve fat retention, increase the level...
Negative results can occur when: Very low fat content samples are not dried properly after solvent extraction. Refer to AOCS AM 5-04 for proper technique. After solvent extraction, filter bags must be dried in an oven at 100 - 105°C for 15-30 minutes...
There are three primary reasons for high crude fat results: Incomplete drying in the pre-extraction phase. This is the biggest contributor to high crude fat results. It is vital that all the moisture in the sample is removed before extraction as the...
Yes, high fat samples are dried in weighing tins, to collect fat that migrate from the bag during pre-extraction drying. High fat samples can be defined as meat sample with a fat content >15% and plant samples with a fat content >20%. Find details in...
A drain error usually occurs if the level sensor is sensing solution in the vessel after the drain has opened. If the vessel is empty, and the level sensor indicates "Full," then the level sensor must be fixed. If the vessel is full of solution after...
Petroleum ether (PE) is the most common solvent recommended for use in the XT Extractors. However, other solvents may be used but may require upgrades of certain parts of the instrument in order to function properly. For example, the XT instruments...
Refer to the Fat Extraction Process section of the XT15 Extractor Operator's Manual. Review the subsection titled Sample Preparation Procedure for Crude Fat.
Yes, all samples should be dried for 3 hours at 100-105C. Incomplete drying during the pre-extraction phase is the most common cause of artificially high crude fat results. The ANKOM method is an indirect method of measuring fat content, meaning that...
Some samples with large amounts of carbohydrates (starches and cellulose) may bind small quantities of solvent and require additional post drying. To remove the bound solvent, dry at 100-105° C for one to three hours.
Yes. If you are looking to get some hands-on experience with the system before putting it to full use in a study, or if you observe results that you don't understand and want to verify that the ANKOM RF Gas Production System is functioning properly...
There are several possible reasons for a cumulative pressure drop or negative pressure readings. Refer to RF Service Procedure Curve Identification Chart (RFS010) for curve illustrations. Possible causes include: A leak in the system. First, be sure...