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Fluorophos® ALP Test System
Advanced Instruments Fluorophos® ALP Test System, for Determination of Pasteurization in Milk and Juice
The Advanced Instruments Fluorophos ALP Test System employs a fluorometric assay for the measurement of Alkaline Phosphatase levels in milk, and other dairy products.
Alkaline Phosphatase, found naturally in raw milk, is destroyed at temperatures slightly above the temperatures necessary to destroy micro-organisms pathogenic to man. The Fluorophos ALP assay measures the ALP activity in dairy products, allowing users to monitor completeness of pasteurization and detect raw milk contamination.
- Fastest test available – test results in just 3 minutes
- Greatest sensitivity – detects as little as 0.003% raw milk contamination
- Highest specificity – eliminating false positives
- Globally proven – approved by AOAC, ISO/IDF and IMS for confirming proper pasteurization
- HACCP Ready – ideal for use with a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point program
In May 2007, the European Union (EU) approved the fluorometric method (ISO11816-1:IDF 155-1) as the “official reference” method used for ALP testing. The EU now requires that any other method be validated against the fluorimetric method.
By tracking ALP results, users can determine when maintenance of pasteurization equipment is necessary, thereby improving the integrity of your processing system.
- Sample size is 75 µL
- 3 minute test time
- No stopping solution needed
- On-board printer
- Resolution of +/- 1 FLU (fluorescence unit)
Method: Fluorometric assay for the measurement of Alkaline Phosphatase levels
Uses and Applications: dairy products from cow, goat, sheep or other species
Advanced® Model FLM200 Fluorophos® ALP Test System Technical Specifications
Electrical
Voltage: 100 to 120 VAC or 200 to 240 VAC
Frequency: 50 or 60 Hz
Current: 100-120 VAC: 1.2 Amp. for fluorometer , 1/4-Amp. for heating block
200-240 VAC: 0.7 Amp. for fluorometer , 1/8-Amp. for heating block
Fuses: as listed on power label
Power: Fluorometer 150 Watts; Heating block 30 Watts
Memory backup: Integral lithium cell; five years minimum in absence of power
Sample Volume: See test kit instructions
Sample Capacity: Single sample
Readout: 20-character dot matrix
Units: FLU (fluorescence units)
Results Units: See test kit instructions
Auto Ranges:
Low: 0 to 999.9 FLU/minute
High: 1000-9999 FLU/minute
Zeroing: automatic
Resolution: ±1 FLU
Gain: automatic
Drift: Less than 3 FLU per hour
Cuvette Size: 12 × 75 mm round
Warm-up Time:
Fluorometer 15 minutes
Heating Block 30 minutes
Optics: 90° optical bench with light source, fixed filter, detector
Lamp: quartz halogen
Filters:
Excitation 440 ALP nm, narrow pass/405 ACP nm, narrow pass
Emission: 530 nm, sharp cut-off
Storage Temperature: 32 to 158°F or 0 to 70°C
Communications: RS-232C 9-pin DTE standard; baud selectable: 30, 1200, or 9600
Printer: built-in, 40-column, thermal
Operating Temp. (ambient): 68 to 85°F or 20 to 29°C
Room Humidity: 5-80% (non-condensing)
Test Time: 3 minutes
Dimensions
42 cm x 18 cm x 32 cm
(16.5" H x 7.0" W x 12.5" D)
Dimensions (Block)
21.5 cm x 9.0 cm x 16.5 cm
(8.5" H 3.5" W 6.5" D)
Weight
Net: 11 kg (25 lbs.)
Shipping: 16 kg (35 lbs.)
Certification:
