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 mL

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 130 VAC or 200 to 250 VAC
Frequency: 50 or 60 Hz
Current: 100-130 VAC: 1.2 Amp. for fluorometer , 1/4-Amp. for heating block
200-250 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.)