Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Warranty ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Filter Bags ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Contact Information ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Method Comparison (Manual vs. Automated) ............................................................................................................. 6
Instrument Description ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Service Access Position ............................................................................................................................................... 10
Operating Environment .............................................................................................................................................. 10
Safety Precautions ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Instrument Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 11
Dietary Fiber Analysis Support Items .......................................................................................................................... 16
Analysis Options using the ANKOM
TDF
Dietary Fiber Analyzer ................................................................................... 16
Blanks .......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
IDF/SDF Analysis ......................................................................................................................................................... 17
TDF Analysis (AOAC 991.43) ....................................................................................................................................... 31
TDF Analysis (AOAC 985.29) ....................................................................................................................................... 45
Protein Determination ................................................................................................................................................ 59
Ash Determination ...................................................................................................................................................... 61
Productivity Enhancement ......................................................................................................................................... 63
Status Screen .............................................................................................................................................................. 67
Fault Handling ............................................................................................................................................................. 71
Diagnostics Mode ....................................................................................................................................................... 73
Periodic Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 81
Troubleshooting & Replacement Parts ....................................................................................................................... 81
QC / Calibration Checks .............................................................................................................................................. 83
Appendix A – Reagents (AOAC 991.43, AOAC 985.29) ............................................................................................... 89
Appendix B – Instrument Out-of-use Procedure ........................................................................................................ 90
Appendix C – De-fatting Procedure ............................................................................................................................ 92
Appendix D – Accessories (sold separately) ............................................................................................................... 94
