Ankom XT10, Operator'S Manual

Operator’s

Manual

Rev

E

4/2/12

pg.

5

Introduction

ANKOM Technology designs, manufactures, and markets instruments and support products used by analytical 
laboratories around the world in the environmental, agricultural, biomass, and food industries. ANKOM 
Technology can provide you with products for determining or monitoring dietary fiber, detergent fiber, fat, 
digestibility, microbial fermentation (anaerobic or aerobic) and more. 

Committed to Total Customer Satisfaction, ANKOM designs every product based on a thorough assessment of 
customer needs. 

Congratulations on your purchase of the

ANKOM

XT10

 Extraction System

.

  We are confident that this product will 

effectively serve your needs.  

The ANKOM

XT10

 Extraction System was designed to automate the process of fat extraction.  This reduces 

technician variation, increasing precision.  By carefully following the operating instructions in this manual you will 
understand the details of sample and filter bag handling as well as the instrument controls, helping you to achieve 
the best possible results. 
 

Please review the entire contents of this manual before you begin operating this 
product. 

Warranty

ANKOM Technology warrants the ANKOM

XT10

 Extraction System against any defects due to faulty workmanship 

or material for one year after the original date of purchase. This warranty does not include damage to the instrument 
resulting from neglect or misuse. During the warranty period, should any failure result from defects in 
workmanship or materials ANKOM Technology will, at its discretion, repair or replace the instrument free of 
charge. 

Extended warranties are available upon request. 

Filter

Bags

Use only ANKOM Technology filter bags (part # XT4) in your ANKOM

XT10

 Extraction System. Use of any other 

filter mechanism will void the warranty. Filter bags can be purchased from ANKOM Technology or from your local 
authorized ANKOM distributor. 

Operating

Environment

Your ANKOM

XT10

 Extraction System is designed to operate within the following environments: 



Ambient Temperature Range:   15°

−

35°C



Power:  

100V

−

120V ~ 50/60Hz 10A / 220V

−

240V ~ 50/60Hz 5A