Description
Digestor Unit ™ 2508 and 2520 Foss Denmark
FOSS Tecator line Digestion systems allow fully automated digestion for convenient, safe and flexible Kjeldahl analysis. Two way PC communication supports traceability and GLP. Capable of handling eight or twenty tubes.
Features
2501 Scrubber Unit
For Kjeldahl digestions the 2501 Scrubber Unit should always be considered for safe and efficient neutralisation of corrosive gases. This replaces the water aspirator, supplied as standard.

Exhaust manifolds
All models are delivered with a tube rack with integrated heat shields. They should always be combined with a matching exhaust manifold designed for each Digestion Unit facilitating fume removal, or reflux head and test tubes – 100 ml, 250 ml or 400 ml volume.

A Digestor to suit every need
The Digestor™ series consists of four models: the 2508, 2520, DT 208 and DT 220 for flexible and safe Kjeldahl digestion with different levels of automation.
Digestor 2508 | Digestor 2520 | DT 208 | DT 220 | |
Tubepositions | 8 tubes | 20 tubes | 8 tubes | 20 tubes |
Automation | Automated | Automated | *Manual | *Manual |
Tube volume | **100 ml, 250 ml and 400 ml | 250 ml and 400 ml | **100 ml, 250 ml and 400 ml | 250 ml and 400 ml |
Options | Rack system | Rack system | Rack system | Rack system |
Auto lift | Auto lift | |||
Exhaust | Exhaust | Exhaust | Exhaust | |
Scrubber | Scrubber | Scrubber | Scrubber | |
* time and temperature ** Adapter required |
Flexible system
These versatile digestion systems are capable of handling eight or twenty tubes in volumes of 100 ml., 250 ml. or 400 ml. tubes dependant on chosen configuration.
Technical specification
Temperature range | Ambient – 440°C | |
Temperature setting repeatability | 1°C | |
Temperature stability at 100°C | ± 2°C | |
Temperature stability at 400°C | ± 1°C | |
Heating up time 20 to 400 °Cat 230 V | Digestor 2508: ~35 min Digestor 2520: ~40 min |
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Digestion application memory | Up to 254 | |
Digestion steps per application | Up to 23 | |
Lift connection | Yes, full control | |
Scrubber | Digestor 2508/2520: Yes, full control | |
Tubes/batch | Digestor 2508: 8 tubes Digestor 2520: 20 tubes |
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Installation requirements | Digestor 2508 | Digestor 2520 |
Power supply | 200-240 V, 50-60 Hz | 200-240 V, 50-60 Hz |
Power consumption | 1100 W | 2300 W |
Weight net | 10 kg | 18 kg |
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 300 × 440 × 140 mm | 300 × 600 × 140 mm |
Water supply | EM 2508 Exhaust Manifold: 3 -5 l/min for 5 minutes, then 1 l/min |
EM 2520 Exhaust Manifold: 10 – 12 l/min for 5 minutes, then 3-5 l/min |
Ventilation requirement | Exhaust system and Fume hood |