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Frequently Asked Questions

The FLEX Vitamin and Cholesterol analysis run time is a little over two hours. Technician time is only five to ten minutes of set-up prior to running the instrument. This includes weighing samples into each digestion vessel and loading the digestion...

 
 
 
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In the event of a Drain Time-Out Fault (MF7) or an Abort during a Drain Module, users must flush the lines beneath the vessels to clear the residue prior to starting a new run. For more information, refer to Section 17 of the FLEX Operator’s Manual...

 
 
 
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Carry-over is extremely low (~0.08%) and therefore undetectable for most food and feed samples. When running concentrates, such as vitamin supplements, use a wash bottle to rinse the round bottom flask adapters with hexane prior to the next run to...

 
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Possible Causes: The rinse water supply temperature did not meet method standards. This may affect results with certain samples. Make sure the water supply has a temperature no less than 50°C for Crude Fiber, or no less than 70°C for ADF and NDF...

 
 
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Possible Causes: (1) The level sensor has failed to detect the liquid that is in the vessel. If the vessel is full and this fault screen appears, press <STOP> to drain the fluid. You may want to capture the solution and re-use it. Refer to DELTA...

 
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The vessel temperature has exceeded the maximum limit. Possible Causes: (1) The solution level is low in the vessel, but the level sensor is indicating full. The level sensor has two main components that work together. These components are a Level...

 
 
 
 
 
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A nitrogen generator can be used as long as it meets the following requirements for the proper operation of the FLEX instrument: N2 purity, Industrial Grade (Grade 4.8) which is 99.998% or purer N2 Flowrate of 10LPM at 6.9 bar minimum Supply N2...

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Battery life can be extended by unplugging the battery (Part #: RF16 or RF46 ) when a module is not being used. In addition, utilizing a longer live interval, such as 60 seconds, will extend battery life. Minimizing the use of the "Open Valves"...

 
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Using the 10-Station Battery Charger (Part #: RF25 ) it should take only three hours to fully charge your rechargeable batteries (Part #: RF16 or RF46 ). The green indicator lights on the charger should begin to turn green within two to three hours...

 
 
 
 
 
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The volume of "dead space" between the vent valve and the septum on an RF module is .003 cubic inches for the RED capped modules, and .043 cubic for the BLACK capped modules.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Follow the steps in this instructional video to perform a pH adjustment: TDF Manually Measuring pH in the IDF Digestion . Or, reference section 13.22 of the TDF Operator’s Manual. Note: Measure within the appropriate pH range for your specific...

 
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The Overtemp message happens when the ANKOM HCl Instrument is heating but there is no solution in the vessel. The quartz heaters will heat the vessel and the ETS (Emergency Temperature Switches) will trip. Possible Causes: The instrument was not...