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Ankom TDF User Manual

Ankom TDF
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Rev 9/20/18
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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Ankom TDF Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAnkom
ModelTDF
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Instrument Setup and Safety

General Safety Precautions

Warns about hazards like hot surfaces, voltage, and materials.

Instrument Installation

Installation Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for unpacking and placing the instrument.

IDF/SDF Analysis Procedure

IDF/SDF Analysis Operations

SDF Filter Bag Installation

IDF/SDF Analysis Setup and Start

IDF/SDF Analysis Post-Processing

Manual pH Measurement and Adjustment

Guides manual pH measurement and adjustment if required.

IDF/SDF Residue Processing

IDF/SDF Analysis Calculations

Calculate Fiber Values (%IDF, %SDF, %TDF)

Provides formulas for calculating %IDF, %SDF, and %TDF.

TDF Analysis (AOAC 991.43) Procedure

TDF Analysis Operations

Instrument Power On and Function Selection

Powering on the instrument and selecting the analysis function.

SDF Filter Bag Installation for TDF

TDF Analysis Setup and Start

Starting the Instrument

Initiates the automated TDF procedure.

TDF Analysis Post-Processing

pH Adjustment Before Protease Digestion

Guides pH adjustment before the protease digestion step.

pH Adjustment After Protease Digestion

Guides pH adjustment after the protease digestion step.

TDF Residue Processing

Determine Protein and Ash Content

Explains how to find protein and ash in TDF residue.

TDF Analysis (AOAC 985.29 / 2001.03) Procedure

Preparation Steps

Groups preparation: chemicals, de-fatting, labeling, data prep, bag weighing.

TDF Calculation Details

Ash Content Determination

Explains how to determine ash content in TDF residue.

Calculate % TDF Value

Provides the formula for calculating % TDF.

Protein Determination

IDF - Kjeldahl Method

Details the Kjeldahl method for determining protein in IDF residue.

SDF / TDF Protein Determination

SDF / TDF - Kjeldahl Method

Details the Kjeldahl method for determining protein in SDF/TDF residue.

Ash Determination

Ash Determination for IDF Residue

Details the procedure for determining ash content in IDF residue.

SDF / TDF Ash Determination Notes

Ash Determination for SDF/TDF Residue

Notes on ash determination for SDF/TDF residue.

Starting a New Digestion

Continuing Run After SDF Bag Installation

Fault Handling and Troubleshooting

Fault Description and Reset

Explains faults and the process to reset them.

List of Faults and Alerts

Reference for common faults, their results, and corrections.

Instrument Diagnostics

Service Mode Functions

Service Mode Access

Provides access to maintenance and calibration functions.

Volume Calibration

Calibrates the fluid delivery system for accurate volume dispensing.

Periodic Maintenance Procedures

Troubleshooting and Replacement Parts

Online Resources for Support

Directs users to the ANKOM website for troubleshooting and parts.

Quality Control and Calibration

Fluid Delivery Calibration

Using the Volume Calibration diagnostic for fluid delivery system.

Calibration Procedures

Volume Calibration Procedure

Step-by-step guide to calibrate fluid volume delivery.

Temperature Sensing Calibration

Procedure for calibrating temperature sensors.

Sensor and Operation Checks

Temperature Sensor Corrections

Corrects temperature sensor readings by applying offsets.