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Eppendorf Multipette M4 hand dispenser, mechanical, 4982000012

Product information "Eppendorf Multipette M4 hand dispenser, mechanical, 4982000012"

No rechargeable battery and no charging time: the Eppendorf Multipette M4 is a mechanical hand dispenser for Combitips advanced. The volume is set and dispensed by hand; a button cell only powers the digital display. Depending on the tip, the M4 dispenses from 1 µL to 10 mL. This version is supplied with a Combitip advanced 2.5 mL and the Pipette Holder 2.

Display, step counter and sleep function

The display shows volume and steps, whilst a step counter keeps track of the number of dispensing operations. There are 20 volume settings available per tip, and up to 100 dispensing steps are possible per filling. A sleep function and motion sensor switch off the display when not in use. The CR2032 (3 V) button cell is pre-installed and, according to Eppendorf, lasts for approximately 2 years.

The included Combitip

The dispenser automatically recognises the attached Combitip advanced. The supplied Combitip 2.5 mL (green) dispenses 25 to 500 µL. For other ranges there are 8 further sizes up to 50 mL; the ViscoTip for viscous liquids can also be used. If you want to try several sizes, the Starter Kit version (No. 4982000314) contains all nine sizes as an assortment pack.

Typical applications

  • Dispensing reagents and buffers into series of tubes
  • Dispensing equal volumes without a power supply or charging station
  • Counting dispensing steps directly on the device
  • Aliquoting preparations of 25 to 500 µL per step

Technical details

FeatureValue
SeriesEppendorf Multipette M4, mechanical
TypeHand dispenser, positive displacement principle
Dispensing volume1 µL to 10 mL, depending on the Combitip advanced (9 sizes from 0.1 to 50 mL)
Volume settings20 per tip
Dispensing steps per fillingup to 100
Displaydigital, for volume and steps, with step counter
BatteryCR2032 button cell, 3 V, for the display only, approx. 2 years
Weightapprox. 105 g
Length20 cm
Operating conditions5 to 40 °C
Storage-25 to 60 °C
Autoclavableno
UV resistance254 nm
StandardConformity with ISO 8655 according to Eppendorf
ManufacturerEppendorf
Manufacturer number4982000012

Measurement deviations

For each of the 9 Combitip sizes, Eppendorf specifies 4 test volumes. According to Eppendorf, the values apply only with original Combitips advanced. Eppendorf determines them gravimetrically according to ISO 8655, with 10 determinations per volume and water according to ISO 3696. The table shows the smallest and the largest test volume for each Combitip. The systematic error describes how far the mean value deviates from the set volume, the random error the scatter of the individual values.

Combitip advancedTest volumeSystematic errorRandom error
0.1 mL1 µL±8 %±13 %
20 µL±1 %±2 %
0.2 mL2 µL±6 %±8 %
40 µL±0.8 %±1.5 %
0.5 mL5 µL±4 %±8 %
100 µL±0.8 %±0.6 %
1 mL10 µL±4 %±8 %
200 µL±0.6 %±0.4 %
2.5 mL25 µL±4 %±8 %
500 µL±0.5 %±0.3 %
5 mL50 µL±3 %±5 %
1 mL±0.5 %±0.25 %
10 mL100 µL±3 %±4 %
2 mL±0.5 %±0.25 %
25 mL250 µL±3 %±3 %
5 mL±0.3 %±0.25 %
50 mL500 µL±6 %±10 %
10 mL±0.3 %±0.25 %

Scope of delivery

  • Hand dispenser
  • Battery (inserted)
  • Operating instructions
  • Certificate
  • 1 Combitip advanced 2.5 mL (green)
  • Pipette Holder 2

Accessories and procurement

Also available are Pipette Stand 2 for the M4 and Pipette Carousel 2 from Eppendorf. The carousel holder for the M4 is a separate item. The procurement service arranges further Combitips advanced on request.

Number of channels: 1-channel
Operation: mechanical
Volume setting: variable