Pipette Manager

All Eppendorf Xplorer^® /Xplorer plus and Xplorer plus Move It^® pipettes manufactured since 2015 (with an on-off push button instead of a switch) can be connected with the Pipette Manager after upgrading them with an Eppendorf Xplorer^® connect WiFi module. The corresponding Eppendorf Xplorer software version to connect a pipette to the Pipette Manager is 03.01.00 or later. We recommend to always use the latest software version. In order to find out the software version of your pipette, please check via: Opt > Service > Software version. The pipette software can be updated by using the Eppendorf Pipette Software Update Tool or by connecting your pipette to the Pipette Manager with the included cable.

You can acquire new features for free by downloading the latest software version from the Eppendorf Download Center and transferring it to the Pipette Manager using an USB drive. The update can be started by selecting Menu > Settings > System Settings > Update Software. The software update does not remove any data or settings from your device.

No. The Pipette Manager uses the built-in WiFi to establish connections to electronic pipettes upgraded with an Eppendorf Xplorer^® connect module or tablets. It does not connect to the internet.

The Pipette Manager offers a user management with different accounts protected with a PIN or password. For each account, you may set a different user role with restricted, standard or administrator rights.

The reach of the Pipette Manager’s WiFi signal is similar to your typical WiFi connection at home and usually more than 10 meters or 33 feet in a lab – depending on the number of walls and other obstructions between the Pipette Manager and connected pipettes or tablets of course.
The WiFi technology allows us to offer the most stable connection, longest range and highest number of possible connections (up to 30 devices at the same time) in the market for wirelessly networked pipettes.

No, the Pipette Manager is designed for flexible and spontaneous pipetting and rapid adjustments of workflows.

The replacement battery used with Eppendorf Xplorer^® connect WiFi modules features a high energy density and only 7% less capacity than the standard Eppendorf Xplorer (plus) batteries (700 mAh vs. 750 mAh).

To clean the housing moisten a cloth with cleaning agent and remove external contamination. Wipe down the housing with water afterwards.To clean the touch screen, select Menu > Clean Screen. Wipe the glass plate of the touch screen with a cloth and a mild cleaning agent. Touch the corners in the numbered sequence to unlock the touch screen.

Depending on the liquid type, the Pipette Manager will automatically include required pre-wetting steps, define the appropriate pipetting speed or disable unsuitable operating modes. These functions can be customized by defining your own liquid types, which can be shared with your colleagues.

When using the Pipetting Records mode, the Pipette Manager will document: User, date, time, pipette (serial number), volume, operating mode, liquid type, speed and pause/continue activities. In addition, general data such as device name, product name, serial number and software version are recorded.

You can turn the Pipetting Records mode on and off whenever you want. You can always pause a recording and work without or switch to another recording and continue. Once you finished the steps you want to record, you can finish the recording and export it for documentation.