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

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

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)
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.)