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Alphatec™ F№

Alphatec™ F№

Alphatec™ F№

Product catalog summary
Introduction
AlphatecTM FNO provides a modern and safe method for performing the standard falling number test, which is crucial for assessing sprouting damage in grains and enzyme activity in flour. This test is essential for ensuring the quality of products like bread, pasta, and malt.
Sample Parameters
The device is suitable for analyzing wheat, rye, barley, sorghum, and flour, adhering to international standards. It evaluates weather damage, alpha-amylase, and related enzyme activity.
Features and Safety
AlphatecTM FNO includes safety features such as a cooling lid to minimize steam exposure, an insulated sample bath to prevent burns, and a direct waste overflow to avoid hot water spills. The touch screen interface enhances usability and reduces training costs.
Industry Standards
The falling number method is recognized by international bodies like AACC, ISO, and ASBC. The AlphatecTM FNO meets these standards, providing a reliable and cost-effective alternative to existing solutions.
Equipment and Method
The device consists of a boiling water bath and a system for inserting sample tubes. The process involves sample preparation, weighing, dispensing water, shaking, stirring, and measuring the falling number, which indicates the level of sprouted grain.
Preventive Maintenance
FOSS offers a FossCareTM Support Agreement, providing extended warranties, regular maintenance, and 24/7 support to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
Specifications
The Alphatec FNO complies with various directives, including EMC, LVD, WEEE, REACH, and RoHS. It is designed for indoor use with specific power and water requirements.
Conclusion
AlphatecTM FNO is a modern instrument for falling number analysis, offering safety, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards, backed by extensive customer support.
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Catalog excerpts

Alphatec™ F№-1

AlphatecTM FNO Grain and flour analysis based on the falling number method AlphatecTM FNO gives grain receivers a safe and modern way of performing the standard falling number test that is used to check sprouting damage in grain and enzyme-activity in flour prior to baking, malting etc. Wheat, rye, barley, sorghum, flour and any samples requiring falling number analysis in compliance with international standards Weather damage and alpha-amylase and related enzyme activity and starch properties in grain and flour Dedicated Analytical Solutions

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Alphatec™ F№-2

Avoiding steam and hot surfaces or liquids AlphatecTM FNO gives grain receivers a safe and modern way to perform the standard test for alpha-amylase and enzyme activity in grain and flour. FNO offers a modern and competitively-priced alternative to existing solutions backed by a unique level of customer support for smooth and uninterrupted analytical operations. Based on extensive FOSS experience with automation of laboratory analysis, the new FOSS Alphatec FNO analyser includes features such as a cooling lid that minimises a rush of steam when loading samples, helping avoid potential injury....

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Alphatec™ F№-3

Technology The standard falling number is an important test for measuring the soundness of traded grain. The test is based on the alphaamylase enzyme activity in grains which helps to spot sprouting damage. It is also important for optimising flour enzyme activity to ensure final product quality of bread, pasta, noodles and malt. managed. Alphatec FNO has carefully designed openings to the water bath to help direct potentially scalding steam away from the hands of operators. In addition, the metal water bath has been placed in an insulated case to ensure that external surfaces are safe to touch....

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Alphatec™ F№-4

Extended warranty on new instruments with a FossCare agreement Secure your investment with a FossCare™ Support Agreement Let FOSS take care of you for a maximum return on your analytical investment. Get a four year warranty as part of the new FossCare Premium Preventive Maintenance Agreement or two years as part of any other FossCare agreement. In addition to the peace of mind afforded by the warranty period, the continual preventive maintenance pays off by keeping your analytical instruments working perfectly every day, year after year. Why preventive maintenance? As with any analytical solution,...

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Alphatec™ F№-5

Specifications Feature Power requirements Water supply Connect to water tap or FOSS Cooler unit >0.4 L/min, <30 ˚C, <0.5 Mpa Conforms with standards such as AACC No. 56-81.03, ISO/DIS 3093 (2009) Alphatec Cooler Dimensions (W x D x H) Power requirements Water Recirculation Capacity 0.4 L/min The equipment is CE labeled and complies with the following directives: • Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108/EC • Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC • WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC • REACH Regulation 1907/2006/EC • RoHS Directive 2011

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Alphatec™ F№-6

A SAFE WAY TO TEST SPROUT DAMAGE AND ENZYME ACTIVITY • Cooling lid minimises rush of steam when loading samples, helping avoid potential injury • Insulated sample bath avoids hot surfaces and reduces risk of inadvertent burns • Overflow direct into waste eliminates hot water spillage THE MODERN INSTRUMENT FOR FALLING NUMBER ANALYSIS • User friendly interface and touch screen reduces training cost by allowing rapid, error-free use by anyone • Practical design with detachable rack and rear connectors • Modern approach to a standard method exploiting new technology developments and extensive FOSS...

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