I have noticed that more solution is used for reverse pipetting than for normal pipetting. What is the reason for this?

Reverse pipetting means uptake of liquid including the blow-out volume and dispensing of liquid without the blow-out volume. Reverse pipetting is recommended to reduce the error with viscous or foaming liquids or when dispensing very small sample volumes. The excess solution aspirated remains in the tip and is discarded.

What is reverse pipetting using an air-cushion pipette? Is there literature available?

Unlike forward pipetting, reverse pipetting involves pressing the pipette button to the second pressure point, allowing a greater volume to be aspirated into the tip. When dispensing liquid, there’s no pipette blow-out; instead, the residual liquid remains in the tip. This technique offers enhanced accuracy and precision for pipetting liquids with high viscosity or those prone to foam or produce bubbles. Eppendorf offers a variety of literature explaining the technique and proving application examples, such as the Userguide 020, several webinars, and YouTube videos.

What is pre-wetting using an air-cushion pipette, and is it volume-independent?

Regardless of the volume, the air cushion should be wetted by multiple filling and emptying of the tip before dispensing.

What are effective techniques for pipetting viscous liquids?

When pipetting viscous liquids, we recommend positive displacement instruments such as the Multipette (M4, E3, E3x). Those instruments offer the best dosing accuracy for viscous liquids due to the piston integrated into the tip. When handling viscous liquids with an air-cushion pipette (Research plus, Reference 2), be sure to pipette slowly and use reverse pipetting (see Userguide 020 or our extensive eBook on www.eppendorf.com/Pipetting-eBook for guidance). Additionally, adjust your pipette settings to account for differences in density by using the temporary adjustment. However, results will not match those achieved with a positive displacement device.

What is the best way to dispense organic solvent?

It is best to use a positive displacement device like the Multipette. Positive displacement devices are most suitable for precise and drip-free dispensing of liquids with high vapor pressure. As the liquid is enclosed in a tip with integrated piston, the solvent vapor does not come into direct contact with the instrument.

Are your pipettes free of nucleic acids?

We cannot guarantee that our pipettes are completely free of nucleic acids. While we maintain high standards of cleanliness and care during production, we do not implement specific measures to prevent nucleic acid contamination. To protect your samples from potential contamination, we recommend using positive displacement devices or filter tips, such as ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S. or ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S. SealMax.

When should I grease my Eppendorf pipettes?

The piston or cylinder in the lower part of the pipette should be relubricated after cleaning, decontamination, or exposure to grease-dissolving solutions such as organic solvents. Re-greasing your pipette after autoclaving is not necessary.

How should warm or cold liquids be pipetted?

Best Practices for Pipetting Warm or Cold Liquids: Warm and cold liquids can behave differently than those at room temperature, requiring adjustments in pipetting techniques. Temperature differences between the liquid and the pipette can affect the air cushion, resulting in inaccuracies and imprecision that may exceed permissible error limits. To achieve optimal results, ensure that the pipette, tips, liquid, and surrounding air are all at the same temperature. For enhanced accuracy and precision, consider using a positive displacement device like the Multipette M4 or E3/E3x.

Can the heat of my hand affect my pipetting result?

Modern pipettes address this issue by ensuring sufficient spatial separation between the piston and the handle. Additionally, the materials used in our pipettes support thermal shielding/isolation to prevent heat transfer from your hand (see Userguide 021).

Do Eppendorf pipettes always have to be kept in a stand or can they also be put down on the laboratory bench?

The pipette can be placed on the laboratory bench, but never with liquid inside the tip. In general, it is best to keep pipettes on the pipette carousel. When storing pipettes in a drawer, ensure the pipette does not come into contact with the drawer walls or other equipment, as this may damage the pipette when the drawer is opened or closed.

How can I adjust my air-cushion pipette for challenging liquids, long tips, or higher/lower altitudes?

Upon manufacturing, pipettes are calibrated to distilled water. Eppendorf mechanical pipettes allow temporary user adjustments, beneficial for liquids with different physical properties than water (density, viscosity, surface tension, vapor pressure), or when capillary actions occur (e.g., with DMSO). Adjustments are also beneficial when atmospheric pressure changes due to altitude or when using non-standard pipette tips (e.g., epT.I.P.S. long). The adjusted pipette delivers the correct volume only for the liquid used during adjustment. Please be aware that variable mechanical pipettes turn into "fixed-volume pipettes" when being adjusted. That means they can only be adjusted to a specific liquid to one volume and not across the entire dispensing range. Research plus and Reference 2 pipettes feature an adjustment window where the change can be monitored. It can be set back to factory settings "0". For detailed procedures and examples, refer to the operating instructions and Application Note No. 198. In contrast to mechanical pipettes, the electronic Xplorer/Xplorer plus pipettes can be adjusted for the entire range of volume. Additionally, the electronic pipettes offer several options for adjusting the pipette in the "Options" menu, e.g. to 75 % ethanol, altitude, elongated tips. Furthermore, individual adjustments are possible, as 1-point, 2-point or 3-point settings. For more information see User Guide 036. Temporary user adjustments can be reset to manufacturer settings without recalibration.

How do I determine the volume values when calibrating gravimetrically?

The most common method involves measuring the mass of distilled water (whose physical properties are known) using a balance, and then converting the mass to a volumetric value. This means that the measurement values from the analytical balance are multiplied by the correction factor Z (see SOP pipettes). This adjustment accounts for the density of water at the specific temperature and the relevant air conditions.

What does EN ISO 8655 cover?

ISO 8655-2022 is the global standard for piston-operated volumetric apparatus (POVA), including pipettes, burettes, dilutors, dispensers, and manual precision syringes, as defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It ensures standardized performance for manufacturers, calibration providers, and users.It is structured in 10 chapters: ISO 8655-1: Terminology, general requirements and user recommendations ISO 8655-2: Pipettes ISO 8655-3: Burettes ISO 8655-4: Dilutors ISO 8655-5: Dispensers ISO 8655-6: Gravimetric reference measurement procedure ISO 8655-7: Alternative measurement procedures ISO 8655-8: Photometric reference measurement procedure ISO 8655-9: Syringes ISO 8655-10: User guidance, user qualification and POVA qualification.

What do the terms random error and systematic error mean in a pipette calibration?

In pipette calibration, random error and systematic error are two key concepts that help ensure accuracy and precision in measurements. Random Error refers to the variability in measurements when the same volume is dispensed multiple times. It is also known as imprecision and is determined by calculating the repeat standard deviation of 10 measurements. These errors tend to scatter around the true value and can be minimized by consistent technique and proper training. Systematic Error is the consistent deviation of the measured volume from the selected/true volume, also known as inaccuracy and is determined by establishing the mean value of 10 measurements. Systematic errors can arise from defective or misadjusted devices and need to be corrected through proper calibration and maintenance.

Why are the Z factors listed in our SOP different from factors which can be derived from density reference values (of water)?

The Z factor is included in EN ISO 8655-6 and was incorporated into our SOP. As we understand it, it was incorporated in the standard by the Physikalisch Technische Bundesanstalt in Braunschweig. The Z factor describes the density of water at a particular temperature using a 5th degree polynomial. Furthermore, the density of water is corrected by the density of air (derived from air pressure) and a fixed correction value for balances. These corrections are the key reasons for the deviation from density values in various books of tables.

At which volumes should a variable pipette be calibrated?

According to the EN ISO 8655-2022 standard, three series of 10 measurements are used to calibrate a variable-volume pipette. The three test volumes are: 1. Nominal volume (the largest volume adjustable by the user, as determined by the manufacturer) 2. 50% of the nominal volume 3. 10% of the nominal volume, or the lower limit if the minimum is over 10%

What is the nominal volume of a variable pipette?

The nominal volume of a variable pipette is always its maximum volume. For a 100 - 1,000 µL pipette, this means 1,000 µL.

I very frequently work with different chemicals. Can I still perform pipette calibration using water?

As per EN ISO 8655-2022, pipette calibration, which involves checking liquid dispensed by the pipette on a balance, should always be performed using distilled or deionized water. If you are working with chemicals that have different properties than water, consider using the temporary adjustment to minimize errors as outlined in Application Note 198. In general, we recommend using direct displacement devices such as the Multipette M4/E3(x) for challenging liquids.

During weighing (pipette calibration) I obtained steadily decreasing measuring results. Why is this?

The weight fluctuations you measured would appear to be a temperature problem. Please ensure that the pipette, the distilled water used for testing, the tips etc. are all at the same temperature. It is recommended that the pipettes be placed in the weighing room at least 2 hours before the test is performed. While measuring, ensure that transfer of heat from your hands is kept to a minimum (otherwise weight fluctuations may occur!) Tip: do not constantly grasp the pipette in the palm of your hand while waiting for each measurement result! We recommend our standard operating procedure (SOP) for pipettes as a source of basic information on pipette calibration.

How are multi-channel pipettes tested?

According to ISO 8655-2022, every channel of a multi-channel pipette must be tested. While all channels need to be filled, only the channel being tested is measured. Due to the high number of measurements required (e.g., 240 measurements for an 8-channel pipette and 360 measurements for a 12-channel pipette), it is advisable to send the multi-channel pipette to a professional calibration lab. These labs are equipped with specialized balance setups that ensure all channels are filled while only one channel is measured at a time.

Is the pipette grease free of resins?

Yes, the pipette grease supplied by Eppendorf is free of resins.

Can the Xplorer/Xplorer plus be autoclaved, and how often?

The lower part of the Xplorer can be autoclaved. 175 autoclaving cycles (121 °C, 1 bar, 20 min.) were tested. This number of tests corresponds to the average use over 5 years.

Which volumes are used for mixing in the mode "Pipetting and mixing"?

In the "Pipetting and mixing" operating mode, the mixing volume can be defined independently from the filling volume.

Can the acoustic feedback of the Xplorer/Xplorer plus be turned off?

Yes, the volume of the acoustic feedback can be set to levels 0-8 in the "Options" operating mode.

How can accidental parameter changes be prevented?

A complete run with volume, speed, etc. can be saved at the program level. After exiting the program level, the run can no longer be changed just by pressing the keys. Additionally, the Xplorer plus offers possibilities of protecting settings by password.

Various speeds can be selected with the Xplorer/Xplorer plus. What speeds do the settings 1-8 represent?

Aspiration time depends on the volume and speed level. For instance, the Xplorer/Xplorer plus pipette takes 12 seconds (Step 1) to 2.6 seconds (Step 8) to aspirate 10 mL. Refer to the Operating Manual for more details.

Are the Xplorer and Xplorer plus resistant against UV-light?

The Xplorer/Xplorer plus pipette can be sterilized with UV light. We recommend the use of a Hg-lamp, 254 nm, 30 W. The distance between lamp and pipette should be approx. 60 cm.

Can the aspiration volume be limited?

Yes, a volume limit can be defined in the "Options" operating mode.

What charging possibilities are available for the Xplorer/Xplorer plus pipettes?

The Xplorer/Xplorer plus can be charged using the included power supply or with the separately sold Charger Stand 2 and Charger Carousel 2. The Charger Stand 2 supports one Xplorer/Xplorer plus, while the Charger Carousel 2 has up to six charging units for Xplorer/Xplorer plus pipettes. Its intelligent charging electronics charges 4 pipettes at once and charges the remaining 2 when the others are fully charged. The single charging units (Charger Shells 2) are compatible with both single-channel and multi-channel Xplorer/Xplorer plus pipettes.

Can the Xplorer/Xplorer plus also be charged with Multipette Charger Shells?

No, the Xplorer/Xplorer plus cannot be charged with the Multipette Charger Shells 2. However, both charger shells of the Multipette and the Xplorer/Xplorer plus fit the charger stand as well as the Charger Carousel 2.

How long is the service life of the battery?

The lithium polymer battery features high energy density. Its service life is several years; but this is strongly dependent on usage and storage conditions.

Can the battery of Xplorer/Xplorer plus pipettes be reordered?

Yes, batteries for electronic liquid handling can be ordered separately as spare parts (4861601000) and should be replaced after approx. 3 years of use.

Which pipette tips fit on the Xplorer?

The certificate of conformity for the Eppendorf Xplorer ® system is valid for epTIPS. However, the Xplorer can also be used with common competitor tips.

Is it possible to mix liquids in the micro test plate or small volumes with the preparation?

In the operating mode "Pipetting and Mixing," the sample is automatically mixed with the preparation after dispensing. The mixing cycles and mixing volume can be individually defined for this.

What material is my pipette made of and what chemicals is it resistant to?

Please refer to the Operating Manual on our homepage for information on material or chemical resistance before use. The Research plus and Reference 2 have separate chemical resistance sheets. Please note that aggressive chemicals used over a longer period of time may shorten the lifetime of the pipette.

Is it possible to inactivate the spring-loaded tip cone of a single-channel pipette?

Yes, the delivery includes a locking ring to easily deactivate the spring-loaded tip cone. Disassemble the upper from the lower part of the pipette and push the locking ring onto the lower part from the top. Refer to the Operating Manual for an illustrated guide. This is useful for pipette tips not designed for Eppendorf pipette cones.

How often should pipettes be calibrated?

The user determines the frequency of calibration. However, according to EN ISO 8655-2022 Part 1, calibration must be performed regularly and at a minimum, once per year. Routine tests should be performed more frequently, ideally at intervals shorter than those for calibration. The frequency of both calibration and routine tests should be established through a risk assessment. This assessment needs to consider factors such as the frequency of pipette use, the number of users, the aggressiveness of the liquids being dispensed, and the acceptable error limits set by the user. Additionally, any industry- or organization-specific frequency requirements must be adhered to.

How long is the service life of the battery of Xplorer/Xplorer plus pipettes?

The lithium polymer battery features high energy density and its service life usually spans several years, if properly maintained and stored. It is recommended however, to replace the battery after approx. 3 years of use.

My Research plus/Xplorer plus pipette with 20 µL has the color code "pearl white". Which tips should I use?

Eppendorf changed the color code of all 20 µL pipettes and epT.I.P.S. ® 384 tips to light pink. You can use light pink tips with your pipette in pearl white. As part of our service offering, we offer to convert 20 µL pipettes sent in to light pink free of charge. This avoids confusion with the appropriate tips.

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Eppendorf Xplorer® plus 16 and 24-channel electronic pipettes are ideal to fill 384-well plates

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People who give 100 % every day deserve the best tools and the best laboratory equipment. The Eppendorf Xplorer and Eppendorf Xplorer plus electronic pipettes are single-, 8-, 12-, 16- and 24-channel pipettes designed to aspirate and dispense liquid volumes from 0.5 µL to 10 mL, while eliminating many of the potential error risks associated with manual pipetting. With the Eppendorf Xplorer/Xplorer plus electronic pipette, your work achieves a new level of simplicity, precision and reproducibility.

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Features

Simple, fast and precise with untiring battery power – You deserve it!

Eppendorf Xplorer and Xplorer plus electronic pipettes are simple, fast and precise with tireless battery power! Achieve more and get better results thanks to the intuitive operating concept and ergonomic design, supported by the Eppendorf PhysioCare Concept^®, setting new standards in simplicity, precision and reproducibility. The Xplorer pipettes are the ideal instrument if you need precisely adjustable parameters, reproducible and accurate results while experiencing fatigue-free pipetting and always maintaining full control over pipetting procedures.
Starting in 2023, all Eppendorf Xplorer and Xplorer plus single-channel pipettes are now certified with an ACT^® Environmental Impact Factor Label by the non-profit organization My Green Lab^®, providing laboratories with a standardized way to assess sustainability standards and make informed purchasing decisions for environmentally-friendly suppliers.

Discover the exciting extras of the Eppendorf Xplorer plus electronic pipette variants
Eppendorf Xplorer plus is an expanded pipette version that offers exciting extras such as additional operating modes, individual fixed volume settings and programming to make work much easier and faster. Eppendorf Xplorer plus is the perfect motorized pipette choice for all users who simply need advanced speed, safety and reliability every day. Additionally, the expanded Xplorer plus version is available as 16- or 24-channel pipette and as Move It adjustable tip spacing pipette in different volume and channel variants.

Every electronic pipetting activity under control - all the time

All information on the digital pipette display is clearly readable, regardless of your hand position or work position. The optimally angled high-resolution display with a controllable brightness setting guarantees a comfortable work environment.

How to use Eppendorf Xplorer electronic pipettes?

Smart pipette operation with a unique multi-functional rocker gives you precise control over liquid aspiration and dispensing. Simply press the rocker up to aspirate liquids and down to dispense liquids. You can also use the rocker to skip or repeat the blow-out process and even stop the aspiration or dispensing process altogether: just press the rocker down while aspirating or up while dispensing to stop the piston movement. Learn more with our video tutorials!

Operating modes
• Automatic dispensing
• Dispensing
• Pipetting
• Pipetting and mixing
• Manual pipetting
• Multiple aspiration (Xplorer plus only)
• Diluting (Xplorer plus only)
• Sequential pipetting (Xplorer plus only)
• Sequential dispensing (Xplorer plus only)
• Reverse pipetting (Xplorer plus only)

Additional features
• 9 menu languages
• History function saves the 10 last used dispensing settings
• Pre-programmed adjustment for epT.I.P.S.^® Long elongated tips
• Individual programming (only in Xplorer plus variants)
• Setting of fixed volumes (only in Xplorer plus variants)
• Password protection (only in Xplorer plus variants)
• Service interval warning (only in Xplorer plus variants)

High performance meets renowned Eppendorf ergonomics

Never feel the strain of hard work thanks to excellent ergonomics implemented according to the criteria of the Eppendorf PhysioCare Concept. The perfect balance and hand rest of the Eppendorf Xplorer electronic pipettes guarantee a low-impact position and means for relaxation between pipetting. The handle and size of the control buttons feature a user-friendly design, irrespective of your hand size. Because your performance is the most valuable resource, we have significantly reduced the weight and required operating force of the Eppendorf Xplorer pipettes.

Ergonomics at Eppendorf - A history of practiced innovation

The spring-loaded tip cone and SoftEject features significantly reduce the force needed to attach and eject tips with Eppendorf Xplorer pipettes. Operating forces can be reduced even further by combining the Xplorer plus 16- and 24- channel pipettes with epT.I.P.S. 384 pipette tips with SoftAttach^® technology.

Spring-loaded tip cones secure reliable tip fit and effortless attachment
Spring-loaded tip cones are available in all Eppendorf pipettes up to 1,000 µL (except Move It^® 300 µL models) to save you time and energy. With haptic feedback, all it takes is one gentle push-down for easy tip attachment. The spring limits the attachment forces and at the same time guarantees a reproducible and safe tip fit. This clever design provides increased user-to-user reproducibility and more consistent results between different lab members.

SoftEject technology reduces tip ejection forces by 50 %
All non-adjustable multi-channel pipettes from Eppendorf use the innovative SoftEject technology to ensure that during each single tip ejection stroke, the outside tips eject before the inside tips. This is not noticeable to the user but reduces tip ejection forces by 50 %. You just lightly press the ejection button once and the tips are automatically ejected in succession.

Speed up your workflows with electronic multi-channel pipettes

Do you need to easily and quickly fill a 24-, 96- or even 384-well microplate? With the efficient Eppendorf Xplorer/Xplorer plus 8-, 12-, 16- and 24-channel as well as Xplorer plus Move It adjustable tip spacing pipettes, you can perform high volume precision work faster. The spring-loaded tip cones help you to load multi-channel tips quickly and securely without a need for rocking. Get extremely consistent sample pickup across all channels and maximize user-to-user reproducibility for more consistent results among members of the lab.

96-well plates
Easily fill 96-well plates with Xplorer or Xplorer plus 8- or 12-channel pipettes featuring a cone distance of 9 mm. The 1,200 µL volume variant is ideal for filling deepwell plates.

Choose epT.I.P.S. pipette tips for 9 mm spacing

384-well plates
Choose Xplorer plus 16- or 24-channel pipettes or our Xplorer plus Move It adjustable pipette variants with 20 µL and 100 µL featuring a (min.) cone distance of 4.5 mm for applications involving 384-well plates. Fill a complete row or column to start 16 or 24 reactions simultaneously in just one step.

Choose epT.I.P.S. 384 pipette tips for 4.5 mm spacing

Fast and efficient pipetting into 384-well plates

Do you need an efficient manual pipetting method for 384-well plate applications? The electronic Eppendorf Xplorer plus 16- and 24- channel pipettes make working with 384-well plates convenient, ergonomic and safe.

Your benefits:
• Tedious alternate well pipetting with 8- or 12-channel pipettes is a thing of the past
• Processing one 384-well plate instead of four 96-well plates improves pipetting efficiency since the number of pipetting steps is reduced by 50 %
• Start 16 or 24 reactions simultaneously for equal starting conditions
• Avoid accidental well misidentification and repeating of experiments
• epT.I.P.S. 384 pipette tips are designed in perfect harmony with these microliter pipettes

epT.I.P.S. 384 with SoftAttach^® technology for 16- and 24-channel pipettes

For the first time, pipette tips are equipped with elastic forming groves. They allow the tips to stretch as much as the shape of the tip cone predefines. Meanwhile, the tip attachment and ejection forces are greatly reduced. With this latest expression of the Eppendorf PhysioCare Concept, this system enables a perfect tip seal while operating forces are reduced to a minimum.

Your benefits:
• Reliable tip fit and tightness
• Smooth and even tip attachment
• Tip attachment forces reduced by 40 % per cone compared to 8- and 12-channel pipettes
• Reduced ejection forces
• Perfect tip alignment due to extraordinary coaxiality for safe plate maneuvering and liquid transfer
• Extremely fine tip shape to perfectly hit all 384 wells

Disposal of packaging and the pipette at the end of its lifecycle

The packaging of Eppendorf Xplorer electronic pipettes contains different materials, including cardboard and plastic foil. Our Xplorer packaging cardboard material consists of approx. 92 % recycling material. Please support the global sustainability initiative of recycling valuable raw material by collecting the cardboard and disposing of it in the appropriate collection container at your organization. In respect to the wrapping foils made of LD-PE, we recommend to select a dedicated recycling partner where PE material can be recycled.

Eppendorf liquid handling instruments are designed for many years of use – should the need arise to dispose of your electronic pipette however, please note that it may potentially be contaminated and includes electronic components and a rechargeable battery. Please contact your local biosafety officer and/or your local waste management for requirements and best practices concerning electronic and lab waste. You may use the Eppendorf Decontamination Certificate as guidance regarding possible documentation requirements.

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Specifications	Eppendorf Xplorer^® plus	Eppendorf Xplorer^®	Eppendorf Xplorer^® plus	Eppendorf Xplorer^® plus	Eppendorf Xplorer^® plus	Eppendorf Xplorer^® plus	Eppendorf Xplorer^® plus	Eppendorf Xplorer^®	Eppendorf Xplorer^® plus	Eppendorf Xplorer^®

ACT label	yes	yes	−	−	−	−	yes	yes	yes	yes
Product type	Pipettes	Pipettes	Pipettes	Pipettes	Pipettes	Pipettes	Pipettes	Pipettes	Pipettes	Pipettes
Pipetting type	Air-cushion system	Air-cushion system	Air-cushion system	Air-cushion system	Air-cushion system	Air-cushion system	Air-cushion system	Air-cushion system	Air-cushion system	Air-cushion system
Number of channels	1-channel	1-channel	16-channel	24-channel	16-channel	24-channel	1-channel	1-channel	1-channel	1-channel
Volume range	1 – 20 µL	1 – 20 µL	1 – 20 µL	1 – 20 µL	5 – 100 µL	5 – 100 µL	10 – 200 µL	10 – 200 µL	0,1 – 2,5 mL	0,1 – 2,5 mL
Color code	light gray	light gray	light pink	light pink	light yellow	light yellow	yellow	yellow	red	red
Volume increment	0.02 µL	0.02 µL	0.02 µL	0.02 µL	0.1 µL	0.1 µL	0.2 µL	0.2 µL	2 µL	2 µL
Operating mode	electronic	electronic	electronic	electronic	electronic	electronic	electronic	electronic	electronic	electronic
Display languages	9 languages	9 languages	9 languages	9 languages	9 languages	9 languages	9 languages	9 languages	9 languages	9 languages
Spring-loaded tip cone	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	no	no
Random measurement error¹⁾	1 µL: ± 3%; ± 0.03 µL 2 µL: ± 1.5%; ± 0.03 µL 10 µL: ± 0.6%; ± 0.06 µL 20 µL: ± 0.3%; ± 0.06 µL	1 µL: ± 3%; ± 0.03 µL 2 µL: ± 1.5%; ± 0.03 µL 10 µL: ± 0.6%; ± 0.06 µL 20 µL: ± 0.3%; ± 0.06 µL	1 µL: ± 8%; ± 0.08 µL 2 µL: ± 5%; ± 0.1 µL 10 µL: ± 2%; ± 0.2 µL 20 µL: ± 1%; ± 0.2 µL	1 µL: ± 8%; ± 0.08 µL 2 µL: ± 5%; ± 0.1 µL 10 µL: ± 2%; ± 0.2 µL 20 µL: ± 1%; ± 0.2 µL	5 µL: ± 4%; ± 0.2 µL 10 µL: ± 2%; ± 0.2 µL 50 µL: ± 0.8%; ± 0.4 µL 100 µL: ± 0.6%; ± 0.6 µL	5 µL: ± 4%; ± 0.2 µL 10 µL: ± 2%; ± 0.2 µL 50 µL: ± 0.8%; ± 0.4 µL 100 µL: ± 0.6%; ± 0.6 µL	10 µL: ± 1.4%; ± 0.14 µL 20 µL: ± 0.7%; ± 0.14 µL 100 µL: ± 0.3%; ± 0.3 µL 200 µL: ± 0.2%; ± 0.4 µL	10 µL: ± 1.4%; ± 0.14 µL 20 µL: ± 0.7%; ± 0.14 µL 100 µL: ± 0.3%; ± 0.3 µL 200 µL: ± 0.2%; ± 0.4 µL	100 µL: ± 1.4%; ± 1.75 µL 250 µL: ± 1.2%; ± 3 µL 1250 µL: ± 0.2%; ± 2.5 µL 2500 µL: ± 0.2%; ± 5 µL	100 µL: ± 1.4%; ± 1.75 µL 250 µL: ± 1.2%; ± 3 µL 1250 µL: ± 0.2%; ± 2.5 µL 2500 µL: ± 0.2%; ± 5 µL
Systematic measurement error¹⁾	1 µL: ± 4%; ± 0.2 µL 2 µL: ± 5%; ± 0.1 µL 10 µL: ± 1.2%; ± 0.12 µL 20 µL: ± 1%; ± 0.2 µL	1 µL: ± 10%; ± 0.1 µL 2 µL: ± 5%; ± 0.1 µL 10 µL: ± 1.2%; ± 0.12 µL 20 µL: ± 1%; ± 0.2 µL	1 µL: ± 12%; ± 0.12 µL 2 µL: ± 8%; ± 0.16 µL 10 µL: ± 4%; ± 0.4 µL 20 µL: ± 2%; ± 0.4 µL	1 µL: ± 12%; ± 0.12 µL 2 µL: ± 8%; ± 0.16 µL 10 µL: ± 4%; ± 0.4 µL 20 µL: ± 2%; ± 0.4 µL	5 µL: ± 6%; ± 0.3 µL 10 µL: ± 3%; ± 0.3 µL 50 µL: ± 1.2%; ± 0.6 µL 100 µL: ± 1%; ± 1 µL	5 µL: ± 6%; ± 0.3 µL 10 µL: ± 3%; ± 0.3 µL 50 µL: ± 1.2%; ± 0.6 µL 100 µL: ± 1%; ± 1 µL	10 µL: ± 5%; ± 0.5 µL 20 µL: ± 2.5%; ± 0.5 µL 100 µL: ± 1%; ± 1.0 µL 200 µL: ± 0.6%; ± 1.2 µL	10 µL: ± 5%; ± 0.5 µL 20 µL: ± 2.5%; ± 0.5 µL 100 µL: ± 1%; ± 1.0 µL 200 µL: ± 0.6%; ± 1.2 µL	100 µL: ± 5%; ± 6.25 µL 250 µL: ± 4.8%; ± 12 µL 1250 µL: ± 0.8%; ± 10 µL 2500 µL: ± 0.6%; ± 15 µL	100 µL: ± 5%; ± 6.25 µL 250 µL: ± 4.8%; ± 12 µL 1250 µL: ± 0.8%; ± 10 µL 2500 µL: ± 0.6%; ± 15 µL
Autoclavable	yes (lower part)	yes (lower part)	yes (lower part)	yes (lower part)	yes (lower part)	yes (lower part)	yes (lower part)	yes (lower part)	yes (lower part)	yes (lower part)
Power supply	100 – 240 V ±10 %, 50 – 60 Hz	100 – 240 V ±10 %, 50 – 60 Hz	100 – 240 V ±10 %, 50 – 60 Hz	100 – 240 V ±10 %, 50 – 60 Hz	100 – 240 V ±10 %, 50 – 60 Hz	100 – 240 V ±10 %, 50 – 60 Hz	100 – 240 V ±10 %, 50 – 60 Hz	100 – 240 V ±10 %, 50 – 60 Hz	100 – 240 V ±10 %, 50 – 60 Hz	100 – 240 V ±10 %, 50 – 60 Hz
Battery type	Rechargeable lithium polymer	Rechargeable lithium polymer	Rechargeable lithium polymer	Rechargeable lithium polymer	Rechargeable lithium polymer	Rechargeable lithium polymer	Rechargeable lithium polymer	Rechargeable lithium polymer	Rechargeable lithium polymer	Rechargeable lithium polymer
Consumables	epT.I.P.S.^®	epT.I.P.S.^®	only epT.I.P.S. 384	only epT.I.P.S. 384	only epT.I.P.S. 384	only epT.I.P.S. 384	epT.I.P.S.^®	epT.I.P.S.^®	epT.I.P.S.^®	epT.I.P.S.^®
Open system (third party consumables)	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Delivery content	Pipette, Mains/power supply with plug adapters, Operating manual, Short instructions, Certificate, Grease for pipettes, Locking ring (to prevent spring action)	Pipette, Mains/power supply with plug adapters, Operating manual, Short instructions, Certificate, Grease for pipettes, Locking ring (to prevent spring action)	Pipette, Mains/power supply with plug adapters, Operating manual, Short instructions, Certificate, Grease for pipettes	Pipette, Mains/power supply with plug adapters, Operating manual, Short instructions, Certificate, Grease for pipettes	Pipette, Mains/power supply with plug adapters, Operating manual, Short instructions, Certificate, Grease for pipettes	Pipette, Mains/power supply with plug adapters, Operating manual, Short instructions, Certificate, Grease for pipettes	Pipette, Mains/power supply with plug adapters, Operating manual, Short instructions, Certificate, Grease for pipettes, Locking ring (to prevent spring action)	Pipette, Mains/power supply with plug adapters, Operating manual, Short instructions, Certificate, Grease for pipettes, Locking ring (to prevent spring action)	Pipette, Mains/power supply with plug adapters, Operating manual, Short instructions, Certificate, Grease for pipettes, Filter sleeve, Protection filter (x10), Pipette wrench	Pipette, Mains/power supply with plug adapters, Operating manual, Short instructions, Certificate, Grease for pipettes, Filter sleeve, Protection filter (x10), Pipette wrench

1)The listed values for 10%, 50%, and 100% of the nominal volume are based on tests complying with DIN EN ISO 8655, Parts 2 or 5. If listed, the smallest adjustable volume provides additional data.

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