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

The UDK 149 is designed for?maximum versatility?and reproducible results when determining Kjeldahl nitrogen TKN, proteins, ammoniacal nitrogen, nitric nitrogen (Devarda), TVBN, sulfites, phenols, volatile acids, cyanides, and alcohol content.

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

UDK 139?features the unique?connection option via Wi-Fi or LAN to?VELP Ermes Cloud Platform, the?Smart Lab?solution allowing you to reduce routine?operations thanks to the real-time monitoring of your Kjeldahl analysis wherever you are, at any time.

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

UDK Series Kjeldahl distillation units?work with the innovative?TEMS? benefits, for unmatched savings.

Time Saving: rapid heating reduces wasted time
Energy Saving: limited energy consumption thus cutting CO_²?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

VELP unique Vreceiver? is a certified formula composed of?Boric Acid powder?and a mixture of?indicators?mentioned by AOAC methods (Bromocresol Green?and?Methyl red) allowing?fast?and?standardized?receiving solution preparation for colorimetric titration.

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 optional?barcode reader?matched with the?sample tubes with barcode?(Code A00000144) simplifies distillation data management and result?calculation.

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

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