Is the loading frame for the tips autoclavable?

Yes, the loading frame is autoclavable at 121 °C and 1 bar overpressure for 20 minutes. Remember to not autoclave the tips!

Is the adapter for 384 well plates autoclavable?

Yes, the adapter for 384 well plates is autoclavable at 121 °C and 1 bar overpressure for 20 minutes.

Is it possible to dispens liquids in free-jet with the epMotion 96?

No, the epMotion 96 should not be used with free-jet dispensing. It is recommended to dispens directly into liquid.

How can I pipet 1 µL with the epMotion 96?

For transferring 1 µL with the epMotion 96 we recommend to use the "small volume" mode.

What can I do to prevent the O-rings of the epMotion 96 from erosion?

To protect the O-rings of the epMotion 96 from erosion we recommend to lubricate them with a thin layer of silicone spray.

How can I transfer volatile liquids (ethanol) with the epMotion 96 without drop formation on the tips?

We recommend to pre-wet the tips of the epMotion 96 via 2-3 aspration and dispensing cycles to avoid drop formation on the tips. Furthermore a low speed level (1-5) is advantageous. More information are available in White paper 39 .

Does a chemical resistance sheet for the epMotion 96 exist?

Yes, you may download a chemical resistance sheet from the homepage.

How can I transfer viscous liquids with the epMotion 96?

We recommend a very low aspiration and dispensing speed (1-3) when working with viscous liquids and the mode "Reverse pipetting". More information are available in White paper 39 .

How do I multidispense small volumes of 1-5 µL?

When dispensing small volumes of 1-5 µL some points have to be considered: 1) Use 50 µL tips 2) Always dispense into liquid or on a liquid surface 3) Use speed 9 for dispensing 4) Immerse the tip 2-3 mm into the liquid, press dispense and slowly remove the tip from the liquid

A pop-up window asks me to perform a firmware update after I staretd my iPod. How can I perform the firmware update?

Performing the firmware update is mandatory when the pop-up window showed, otherwise accurate pipetting and multiple functions on the epMotion96 and 96xl are not available. A firmware update is easily done by following the steps in short protocol 27 "How to perform a firmware update on epMotion 96 and epMotion 96xl".

Is it possible to use 10 µL epT.I.P.S. motion reloads with epMotion 96?

No, it is impossible to use the 10 µL epT.I.P.S. motion reloads with epMotion 96.

Who is my local service contact?

Please contact your local Eppendorf Service Team. You find the contact data on our homepage ( eppendorf.com/contact ) or in the information materials.