UDK 149 Automatic Kjeldahl Nitrogen Protein Analyzer
Automatic distillation for Kjeldahl protein determination, Non-Protein Nitrogen (NPN), volatiles and more. Connection to external potentiometric titrators for higher sample throughput, flexibility and premium precision.
Maximum flexibility, precision and versatility for your laboratory
UDK 149 can be used in combination with several models of external potentiometric titrators for higher sample throughput and direct output of the final result.
- Connection to various external titrators for automated processing and efficient operations
- Premium result accuracy and precision
- Programmable boric acid, water, sodium hydroxide addition
- Selectable steam generation output level 10% – 100%
- Auto removal of residues from sample tube
- Clear and intuitive operations thanks to the Smart User Interface and digital display
- Maximum safety for the operator
- Unmatched flexibility with a wide accessory range
Efficiency and precision with potentiometric titration
The automatic Kjeldahl analyzer UDK 149 connected to the external potentiometric titrator guarantees versatility, accuracy and precision.
The combination of the UDK 149 distiller with an external potentiometric titrator offers a very convenient automatization of the Kjeldahl method and enables the final result to be obtained directly with a considerable saving of time.
Your benefits:
- Potentiometric titration for high precision determination
- Modular solution to adapt to changing needs
- Efficiency
Unrivalled technologies to support your laboratory – Titanium Condenser and Technopolymer Splash Head
The UDK 149 features the unique VELP patented titanium condenser designed for efficient thermal exchange and low water consumption.
The distillate temperature is always kept below the Kjeldahl threshold value (35 °C), as indicated in the Kjeldahl method, without nitrogen loss.
- Reduced water consumption
- High resistance material with prolonged lifespan
- Reduced break risks during routine cleaning
The exclusive VELP Technopolymer Splash Head incorporated in the UDK 149 is designed for high throughput providing state-of-the-art durability and resistance.
- Chemical resistant materials
- Unmatched lifespan of up to 10,000 analyses
- Maintenance-free and no risk of breaking
Reliability and safety for your lab
The UDK 149 is provided with the most complete set of safety features to ensure maximum operator safety. Sensors monitor tube in place, safety doors, reagent levels, cooling water flow-rate and more.
The VELP Patented Steam Generator guarantees safe working conditions working without pressure:
- Rapid pre-heating time
- High performance and resistance
- Maintenance-free
- Works with deionized water
Streamlined processes and enhanced service support with VELP Ermes Cloud Platform
Just by using a PC, a Smartphone or a Tablet you can manage multiple instruments, consumables, workflows, analysis data, and instrument working conditions.
Immediate event and alarm notifications inform you about analyses and the remote analysis interruption guarantees total control of your laboratory processes.
Grant access to instruments and data only to specific people in your organization and decide whether you like to share information directly with VELP or with authorized service centers to benefit from a reduced diagnostic time and enhanced service support.
Nitrogen determination at high throughput gets to a new level with VELP Ermes Cloud Platform.
Intuitive user interface ensuring ease-of-use
Bright 7″ color touch screen and easy-to-use software guide the operator step-by-step and provide fast feedback when setting the parameters and the analysis status.
Grant access to instruments and data only to specific people in your organization thanks to the user management feature.
- 3 levels of authorizations and permissions according to GLP
- Clear readability of analysis time
- Intuitive menu and sub-menu navigation
- Dedicated service menu
TEMS™ Technology
Time Saving: rapid heating reduces wasted time
Energy Saving: limited energy consumption thus cutting CO2 emissions
Money Saving: cost reduction for each analysis
Space Saving: the narrow footprint saves valuable laboratory bench space
Vreceiver™ boric acid with indicator sealed bags
The receiving solution is prepared in a few minutes facilitating the day by day operations instead of the typical time consuming process using single reagents. The result is a reliable and standardized solution for colorimetric titration.
Barcode technology for smart operations
The barcode on the tubes can be scanned in order to transfer the data automatically for an optimized analysis workflow.
- Reduced risk of errors
- Automated processes
- Maximized efficiency
Optional Accessories
TECHNICAL DATA
STRUCTURE | Corrosion-resistant technopolymer |
DISPLAY | 7″ color touch screen |
ANALYSIS TIME | 3 minutes for 100 ml of distillate |
MEASURING RANGE | 0.04 – 220 mg N |
REPRODUCIBILITY (RSD) | ≤ 1 % |
RECOVERY | ≥ 99.5 % |
DETECTION LIMIT (LOD) | > 0.015 mg N |
SODIUM HYDROXIDE ADDITION | Automatic |
WATER ADDITION | Automatic |
BORIC ACID ADDITION | Automatic |
DISTILLATION RESIDUES REMOVAL | Automatic |
TITRATION RESIDUES REMOVAL | Automatic |
TITRATION VESSEL CLEANING | Automatic |
SELECTABLE DISTILLATION TIME | Yes |
STEAM FLOW REGULATION | 10 – 100 % |
DELAY TIME (DEVARDA ALLOY ANALYSIS) | 00 sec – 99 min 59 sec |
DISTILLATION IN SERIES | Yes |
WATER CONSUMPTION | From 0,5 L / min to 15°C From 1 L / min to 30°C |
LANGUAGE SELECTION | Yes |
PROTOCOL LIBRARY | 20 customizable methods |
USER MANAGEMENT | Yes |
ARCHIVE (ON-BOARD DATA STORAGE) | Yes |
CONNECTIVITY | 2 x USB (balance, barcode scanner, mouse, printer, pen drive); Ethernet (Pc, Ermes); RS232 (external titrator) |
POWER INPUT | 2200 W |
DIMENSIONS (WXHXD) | 385x780x416 mm 15.2×30.7×16.4 in |
WEIGHT | 27 kg 59.5 lb |
ERMES CONNECTION | Yes, via Wi-Fi or LAN |