ANKOM 200 Series - Manual (Page 7)

Operator’s Manual
Rev C 1/14/15
pg. 7
Instrument Description
General Description
The ANKOM
200
Fiber Analyzer is designed to efficiently and accurately determine Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF),
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.
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
200
Fiber Analyzer.
 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 A A G G I I T T A A T T E E 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 H H E E A A T 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