Centrifuge 5804/5804 R/5810/5810 R

Operating manual 

5820 900.040
5820 900.040-02/122012 

Copyright © 2012 Eppendorf AG, Hamburg. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior permission of 

the copyright owner.

Trademarks

eppendorf and CombiSlide are registered trademarks of Eppendorf AG, Hamburg, Germany.

Centriplus is a registered trademark of Millipore Corporation, Billerica, USA.

Microtainer is a registered trademark of Becton Dickinson, Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA.

Trademarks are not marked in all cases with TM or ® in this manual.
You will find a detailed description of these figures in your language in Chapters 2.1 and 5.1.

Abb. 1: Depiction of Centrifuge 5810 and 5810 R. The Centrifuges 5804 and 5804 R are similar in design.

Depiction of Centrifuge 5810 and 5810 R. The Centrifuges 5804 and 5804 R are similar in design.

1 Centrifuge lid 2 Monitoring glass

3 Control panel with display 4 Emergency release

5 Condensation water tray (only Centrifuge 5804 R/

5810 R)

Task/function Press Display Details

Set parameter 1. Press or etc.

2. Press or .

1. Selected parameter 

flashes.

2. New value appears.

Chapter 5.4.1

Soft start/stop 1. Press repeatedly.

2. Press or to 

select ramp.

: Acceleration ramp 0 

(long) ... 9 (short).

: Deceleration ramp 0 

(long) ... 9 (short).

Chapter 6.2 (English, 

German)

Alarm ON/OFF

 Press + 

simultaneously.

Alarm on/Alarm off Chapter 6.7.2 (English, 

German)

Programming

(during rotor stop only)

1. Set parameter.

2. Press 2 × .

3. Store: Press > 2 s.

1. Parameter.

2. P...: first idle program no.

3. OK

Chapters 6.4 - 6.6 (English, 

German)

At set rpm

(with open centrifuge lid 

only)

Press > 4 s. : on/ : off

Chapter 6.3 (English, 

German)
Abb. 2: Control panel of the Centrifuge 5804/5810 and theCentrifuge 5804 R/5810 R.

Control panel of the Centrifuge 5804/5810 and theCentrifuge 5804 R/5810 R.

Abb. 3: Display of the Centrifuge 5804/5810 and the Centrifuge 5804 R/5810 R

Display of the Centrifuge 5804/5810 and the Centrifuge 5804 R/5810 R

1 Short spin centrifugation 2 Display

3 Status At set rpm function 4 Indicate speed (rpm), g-force (rcf) and radius 

setting .

5 Symbol for acceleration and braking 6 Set parameters and values

7 Release centrifuge lid 8 Start or stop centrifugation

9 Adjust centrifugation time 10 Set centrifugation speed

11 Select or save program 12 Standby

13 Set temperature (only 5804 R/5810 R) 14 Start temperature control run FastTemp 

(only 5804 R/5810 R)

1 Program number 2 Symbol for g-force (rcf)

3 g-force (rcf)/rotational speed (rpm) 4 Symbol flashes when rotor is in motion

5 Symbol for acceleration and braking 6 Centrifugation time

7 Temperature (only 5804 R/5810 R)

Number of 

buckets

∅ of 

buckets (mm)

Fixed-angle

rotor

Aerosol-tight

version

Angle of

bores

Number of 

bores

∅ of 

bores (mm)

Swing-bucket

rotor 

81

Number of

buckets

Fixed-angle

rotor

Aerosol-tight

version

Angle of

bores

Number of 

bores

∅ of 

bores (mm)

∅ of 

buckets (mm)

Swing-bucket

rotor 
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Centrifuge 5804/5804 R/5810/5810 R — Operating manual

Operating manual — Centrifuge 5804/5804 R/5810/5810 R seeon p.Fig.Tab.p.

1 Table of contents

Table of contents

1 User instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.1 Using this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.2 Danger symbols and danger levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.2.1 Danger symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.2.2 Danger levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.3 Symbols used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.4 Abbreviations used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2 Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.1 Main illustration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.2 Delivery package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.4 Rotors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.4.1 Rotor A-4-81 (only 5810/5810 R). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.4.2 Rotor A-4-62 and A-4-62-MTP (only 5810/5810 R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2.4.3 Rotor A-4-44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2.4.4 Rotor A-2-DWP-AT (only 5810/5810 R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

2.4.5 Rotor A-2-DWP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

2.4.6 Rotor FA-45-6-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

2.4.7 Rotor F-34-6-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

2.4.8 Rotors FA-45-30-11 and F-45-30-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

2.4.9 Rotor F-45-48-PCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

2.4.10 Rotor T-60-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

2.4.11 Rotor S-4-104 (only 5810/5810 R). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

2.4.12 Rotor S-4-72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

2.4.13 Rotor F-35-48-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

2.4.14 Rotor FA-45-48-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

2.4.15 Rotor FA-45-20-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

3 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

3.1 Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

3.2 User profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

3.3 Application limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

3.3.1 Declaration concerning the ATEX directive (94/9/EC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

3.3.2 Maximum service life for accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

3.4 Information on product liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

3.5 Warnings for intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

3.5.1 Personal injury or damage to the equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

3.5.2 Incorrect handling of the centrifuge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

3.5.3 Incorrect handling of the rotors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

3.5.4 Extreme strain on the centrifuging tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

3.5.5 Aerosol-tight centrifugation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

3.6 Safety instructions located on the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

4.1 Selecting the location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

4.2 Preparing installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

4.3 Installing the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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5 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

5.1 Overview of operating controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

5.2 Preparing for centrifugation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

5.2.1 Switching on the centrifuge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

5.2.2 Inserting the rotor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

5.2.3 Automatic rotor detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

5.2.4 Loading the rotor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

5.2.5 Closing the centrifuge lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

5.3 Cooling (only 5804 R/5810 R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

5.3.1 Temperature adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

5.3.2 Temperature display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

5.3.3 Temperature monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

5.3.4 FastTemp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

5.3.5 Continuous cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

5.4 Centrifuging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

5.4.1 Centrifuging with preset time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

5.4.2 Centrifuging in continuous operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

5.4.3 Short spin centrifugation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

5.4.4 Removing the rotor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

5.4.5 Standby mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

6 Operating controls and function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

6.1 Setting the radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

6.2 Setting the acceleration and braking times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

6.3 Setting the start of run time (At set rpm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

6.4 Saving the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

6.5 Loading the program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

6.6 Deleting the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

6.7 Special functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

6.7.1 Display operating hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

6.7.2 Switching on/off the warning signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

6.7.3 Exiting the service functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

6.7.4 Controlling the centrifuge via the serial interface (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

7.1 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

7.2 Prepare cleaning/disinfection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

7.3 Cleaning/disinfection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

7.3.1 Cleaning and disinfecting the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

7.3.2 Cleaning and disinfecting the rotor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

7.4 Additional service instructions for Centrifuge 5804 R/5810 R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

7.5 Glass breakage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

7.6 Decontamination before shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

8 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

8.1 Resetting the excess current switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

8.2 General errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

8.3 Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

8.4 Emergency release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

9 Transport, storage and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

9.1 Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

9.2 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

9.3 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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10 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

10.1 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

10.2 Ambient conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

10.3 Weight/dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

10.4 Application parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

11 Ordering information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

11.1 Centrifuge 5804/5804 R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

11.2 Centrifuge 5810/5810 R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

11.3 Rotors and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

11.3.1 Rotor A-4-81 (only 5810/5810 R). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

11.3.2 Rotor A-4-62 and A-4-62-MTP (only 5810/5810 R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

11.3.3 Rotor A-4-44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

11.3.4 Rotor A-2-DWP-AT (only 5810/5810 R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

11.3.5 Rotor A-2-DWP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

11.3.6 Rotor FA-45-6-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

11.3.7 Rotor F-34-6-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

11.3.8 Rotor FA-45-30-11 and rotor F-45-30-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

11.3.9 Rotor F-45-48-PCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

11.3.10 Rotor T-60-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

11.3.11 Rotor S-4-104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

11.3.12 Rotor S-4-72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

11.3.13 Rotor F-35-48-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

11.3.14 FA-45-48-11 rotor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

11.3.15 Rotor FA-45-20-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

11.3.16 Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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1 User instructions

1 User instructions

1.1 Using this manual

 Read this operating manual completely before using the device for the first time. Please also 

note the operating instructions for the accessories, if applicable.

 This operating manual is part of the product. Thus, it must always be easily accessible.

 Enclose this operating manual when transferring the device to third parties.

 If this manual is lost, please request another one. You will find the current version on our 

webpage www.eppendorf.com/worldwide.

1.2 Danger symbols and danger levels

The safety instructions in this manual appear with the following danger symbols and danger 

levels:

1.2.1 Danger symbols

1.2.2 Danger levels

1.3 Symbols used

Biohazard Explosion

Electric shock Crushing

Hazard point Material damage

DANGER Will lead to severe injuries or death.

WARNING May lead to severe injuries or death.

CAUTION May lead to light to moderate injuries.

NOTICE May lead to material damage.

Example Meaning

 You are requested to perform an action.

1.

2. Perform these actions in the sequence described.

• List.

Press this key to perform the described action.

Text Terms from the display of the device.

References useful information.

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1.4 Abbreviations used

MTP Micro test plate

NN Mean sea level (MSL)

PCR Polymerase chain reaction

PTFE Polytetrafluorethylene

RCF Relative centrifugal force – g-force in m/s2

rpm Revolutions per minute – in rpm

UV Ultraviolet radiation

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2 Product description

2 Product description

2.1 Main illustration

Abb. 1: Depiction of Centrifuge 5810 and Centrifuge 5810 R. The Centrifuge 5804 and Centrifuge 5804 R are similar in design.

Fig. 1: Depiction of Centrifuge 5810 and Centrifuge 5810 R. The Centrifuge 5804 and Centrifuge 5804 R are similar in 

design.

The depiction of the centrifuge can be found on the front fold-out page (see Fig. 1).

2.2 Delivery package

Each delivery package consists of one of the following centrifuges and the accessories listed in 

the following.

1 Centrifuge lid 2 Monitoring glass

Visual control for rotor stop or option for speed check 

via stroboscope

3 Operator panel with display

(see Overview of operating controls on p. 50)

4 Emergency release

(see Emergency release on p. 69)

5 Condensation water tray (only Centrifuge 5804 R/

5810 R)

Quantity Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

1- -

5804/5804 R/5810/5810 R centrifuge

See chapter Ordering Information for corresponding device version, 

equipment and order number

1 5810 350.018 022664166

Rotor key

Standard

1- -

Power cable

see chapter Ordering information for corresponding power cable 

variants and order numbers

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Only 5804 R and 5810 R:

2.3 Features

The versatile 5804/5804 R/5810/5810 R centrifuge has a capacity of maximally 4 × 250 mL 

(5804/5804 R centrifuge) resp. 4 × 750 mL (5810/5810 R centrifuge) and achieves max. 

20,800 × g/14,000 rpm. The versatility is reflected in the available rotor options. You can select 

between 12 (5804/5804 R centrifuge) resp. 16 (5810/5810 R centrifuge) different rotors to 

centrifuge the following tubes for your various applications:

• Micro test tubes (0.2 to 5.0 mL)

• PCR strips

• Microtainers

• Spin columns

• Cryotubes

• Conical tubes (15/50 mL)

• Bottles (175 to 750 mL)

• Various tubes (3 to 120 mL)

• Microplates

• PCR plates

• Deepwell plates (max. height 29 mm)

• Slides (with CombiSlide adapter)

• Cell culture tubes

Handling the centrifuge is facilitated by:

• Low access height of 29 cm for loading and unloading the rotors

• Automatic rotor detection with rotational speed limit

• Automatic rotor imbalance detection

• Clear digital display

All centrifuges in these series have 35 program spaces for user-defined settings and 10 different 

acceleration and braking ramps.

Adapter-specific manual radius adjustment guarantees maximum RCF accuracy.

The Centrifuge 5804 R/5810 R has an additional temperature control function for centrifugation 

between -9°C and 40°C. Use the FastTemp function to start a temperature control run without 

samples to adjust the rotor chamber incl. rotor, buckets and adapters quickly to the set target 

temperature. Continuous cooling also maintains the temperature in the rotor chamber with the 

centrifuge lid closed when the centrifuge is not in use.

The built-in condensation drain eliminates water accumulation and prevents corrosion.

1 5820 900.040 5820900040

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Languages: EN, DE, FR, ES, IT, PT

1 5820 900.059 5820900059

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Centrifuge 5804/5804 R/5810/5810 R

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1 5820 901.004 -

Test log book

(for Germany only)

Quantity Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

Quantity Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

1 5811 001.068 022662678 Tray for condensation water

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2.4 Rotors

You can operate the 5804/5804 R/5810/5810 R centrifuge with the following rotors. Before use of 

sample tubes, please note the manufacturer's specifications with regard to centrifugation 

resistance (max. rcf).

2.4.1 Rotor A-4-81 (only 5810/5810 R)

Rotor A-4-81 with 500 mL rectangular bucket

Hint!

Eppendorf centrifuges may only be operated with rotors that are intended for use with the 

corresponding centrifuge. 

 Only use rotors which bear the name of the centrifuge (e.g. 5804 R). 

Max. g-force: 3,220 × g

Rotor A-4-81 Rectangular bucket 

500 mL

Aerosol-tight cap Max. speed: 4,000 rpm

Swing-bucket rotor 

with 4 × 500 mL 

rectangular buckets

Max. load per bucket 

(adapter, tube and 

contents):

780 g

Vessel Vessel Adapters Adapter bottom 

shape

Max. g-force

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Tube diameter Max. speed

Vessels per 

adapter/rotor

Max. tube length 

with/without 

aerosol-tight 

bucket cap

Centrifugation radius

Vessel

5810 745.004

flat 2,950 × g

1.5/2 mL Ø 11 mm 4,000 rpm

20/80 43 mm/43 mm 16.5 cm

Blood collection tube

5810 746.000

flat 3,000 × g

1.2 to 5 mL Ø 11 mm 4,000 rpm

20/80 108 mm/108 mm 16.8 cm

Vessel

5810 720.001

flat 3,000 × g

2.6 to 5 mL Ø 13 mm 4,000 rpm

25/100 107 mm/108 mm 16.8 cm

Vessel

5810 747.007

flat 3,000 × g

2.6 to 7 mL Ø 13 mm 4,000 rpm

18/72 108 mm/108 mm 16.8 cm

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Blood collection tube

5810 748.003

flat 3,000 × g

3 to 15 mL Ø 16 mm 4,000 rpm

16/64 108 mm/108 mm 16.8 cm

Vessel

5810 721.008

flat 3,000 × g

7 to 17 mL Ø 17.5 mm 4,000 rpm

16/64 118 mm/118 mm 16.8 cm

Conical tube

5810 722.004

conical 3,100 × g

15 mL Ø 17.5 mm 4,000 rpm

12/48 119 mm/121 mm 17.3 cm

Conical tube

5810 723.000

conical 3,100 × g

50 mL Ø 31 mm 4,000 rpm

5/20 116 mm/122 mm 17.3 cm

Centriprep

5810 739.004

flat 3,100 × g

50 mL Ø 31 mm 4,000 rpm

5/20 (Do not use the 

aerosol-tight cap.)/

121 mm

17.3 cm

Conical tube, skirted

5810 739.004

5804 737.008

flat 3,100 × g

50 mL Ø 31 mm 4,000 rpm

5/20 (Do not use the 

aerosol-tight cap.)/

119 mm

17.3 cm

Bottles

5825 722.000

flat 3,100 × g

180 to 250 mL Ø 62 mm 4,000 rpm

1/4 (Do not use the 

aerosol-tight cap.)/

133 mm

17.3 cm

Wide-neck bottle

5810 728.002

flat 3,220 × g

400 mL Ø 81 mm 4,000 rpm

1/4 (Do not use the 

aerosol-tight cap.)/

133 mm

18.0 cm

Vessel Vessel Adapters Adapter bottom 

shape

Max. g-force

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Tube diameter Max. speed

Vessels per 

adapter/rotor

Max. tube length 

with/without 

aerosol-tight 

bucket cap

Centrifugation radius

Eppendorf

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Rotor A-4-81 with conical tubes

Wide-neck bottle, 

rectangular

- flat 3,220 × g

500 mL 83 mm 4,000 rpm

-/4 134 mm/134 mm 18.0 cm

Vessel Vessel Adapters Adapter bottom 

shape

Max. g-force

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Tube diameter Max. speed

Vessels per 

adapter/rotor

Max. tube length 

with/without 

aerosol-tight 

bucket cap

Centrifugation radius

Eppendorf

Max. g-force: 3,220 × g

Rotor A-4-81 Bucket for 

7 × 50 mL conical 

tubes

Max. speed: 4,000 rpm

Swing-bucket rotor with 4 buckets for 

conical tubes

Max. load per bucket 

(adapter, tube and 

contents):

7 × 75 g

Vessel Vessel Adapters Bottom shape Max. g-force

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Tube diameter Max. speed

Vessels per 

adapter/rotor

Max. tube length Centrifugation radius

Conical tube

5820 718.005

conical 3,184 × g

15 mL Ø 17.5 mm 4,000 rpm

7/28 120 mm 17.8 cm

Conical tube - conical 3,220 × g

50 mL Ø 30 mm 4,000 rpm

7/28 117 mm 18.0 cm

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Rotor A-4-81 with MTP/Flex carrier

Max. g-force: 2,900 × g

Rotor A-4-81 MTP/Flex buckets Max. speed: 4,000 rpm

Swing-bucket rotor with 4 MTP/Flex carriers Max. load per bucket 

(adapter, plate and 

contents):

380 g

Vessel Plate Adapters Bottom shape Max. g-force

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Tube diameter Max. speed

Plates, rack or 

glass slides per 

adapter/rotor

Max. loading height Centrifugation radius

Micro test plate - flat 2,900 × g

96/384 wells - 4,000 rpm

4/16 60 mm 16.3 cm

Deepwell plate - flat 2,900 × g

96 wells - 4,000 rpm

1/4 60 mm 16.3 cm

Cell culture plate - flat 2,900 × g

- 4,000 rpm

2/8 60 mm 16.3 cm

Kit - flat 2,900 × g

- 4,000 rpm

1/4 60 mm 16.3 cm

Tube in IsoRack

5825 708.008

flat 2,700 × g

24 × 0.5 mL Ø 6 mm 4,000 rpm

1/4 60 mm 15.0 cm

Tube in IsoRack

5825 709.004

flat 2,600 × g

24 × 1.5/2 mL Ø 11 mm 4,000 rpm

1/4 60 mm 14.6 cm

384-well PCR plate

5825 713.001

flat 2,700 × g

- 4,000 rpm

1/4 60 mm 15.8 cm

96-well PCR plate 

5825 711.009

flat 2,600 × g

- 4,000 rpm

1/4 60 mm 16.1 cm

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Slides CombiSlide

5825 706.005

flat 1,000 × g

12 slides - 2,372 rpm

12/48 60 mm 15.9 cm

Cell culture bottle 

with/without filter

5825 719.000

flat 1,000 × g

75 cm2:

Sarstedt 

83.1811.002/

83.1811

25 cm2:

Sarstedt 

83.1810.002/

83.1810

Greiner Bio-One 

690175/690160

TPP 90026/90025

IWAKI 3102-025

- 2,501 rpm

1/4 60 mm 14.3 cm

Vessel Plate Adapters Bottom shape Max. g-force

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Tube diameter Max. speed

Plates, rack or 

glass slides per 

adapter/rotor

Max. loading height Centrifugation radius

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2.4.2 Rotor A-4-62 and A-4-62-MTP (only 5810/5810 R)

Rotor A-4-62 with 250 mL rectangular bucket

Max. g-force: 3,220 × g

Rotor A-4-62 Rectangular bucket 

250 mL

Aerosol-tight cap Max. speed: 4,000 rpm

Swing-bucket rotor 

with 4 × 250 mL 

rectangular buckets

Max. load per bucket 

(adapter, tube and 

contents):

620 g

Vessel Vessel Adapters Adapter bottom 

shape

Max. g-force

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Tube diameter Max. speed

Vessels per 

adapter/rotor

Max. tube length 

with/without 

aerosol-tight 

bucket cap

Centrifugation radius

Vessel

5810 751.004

flat 3,000 × g

1.5/2 mL Ø 11 mm 4,000 rpm

16/64 43 mm/43 mm 17.1 cm

Vessels

5810 750.008

flat 3,050 × g

1.2 to 5 mL Ø 11 mm 4,000 rpm

25/100 115 mm/123 mm 17.3 cm

Vessels

5810 752.000

flat 3,050 × g

2.6 to 7 mL Ø 13 mm 4,000 rpm

15/60 118 mm/121 mm 17.3 cm

Vessels

5810 753.007

flat 3,050 × g

3 to 15 mL Ø 16 mm 4,000 rpm

12/48 116 mm/121 mm 17.3 cm

Vessels

5810 754.003

flat 3,050 × g

7 to 17 mL Ø 17.5 mm 4,000 rpm

12/48 114 mm/118 mm 17.3 cm

Conical tube

5810 755.000

conical 3,150 × g

15 mL Ø 17.5 mm 4,000 rpm

9/36 121 mm/127 mm 17.8 cm

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Vessel

5810 756.006

flat 3,050 × g

7 to 18 mL Ø 20 mm 4,000 rpm

8/32 119 mm/126 mm 17.3 cm

Vessel

5810 757.002

flat 3,050 × g

18 to 30 mL Ø 26 mm 4,000 rpm

4/16 116 mm/119 mm 17.3 cm

Conical tube

5810 758.009

conical 3,150 × g

50 mL Ø 31 mm 4,000 rpm

3/12 116 mm/122 mm 17.8 cm

Conical tube

5810 763.002

5804 728.009

conical 3,050 × g

50 mL Ø 31 mm 4,000 rpm

4/16 (Do not use the 

aerosol-tight cap.)/

122 mm

17.3 cm

Vessel

5810 759.005

flat 3,050 × g

30 to 50 mL Ø 31 mm 4,000 rpm

4/16 (Do not use the 

aerosol-tight cap.)/

119 mm

17.3 cm

Conical tube, skirted

5810 759.005

5804 737.008

flat 3,050 × g

50 mL Ø 31 mm 4,000 rpm

4/16 (Do not use the 

aerosol-tight cap.)/

119 mm

17.3 cm

Vessel

5810 760.003

flat 3,050 × g

50 to 75 mL Ø 35 mm 4,000 rpm

2/8 118/122 mm 17.3 cm

Vessel

5810 761.000

flat 3,050 × g

80 to 120 mL Ø 45 mm 4,000 rpm

1/4 125/138 mm 17.3 cm

Vessel Vessel Adapters Adapter bottom 

shape

Max. g-force

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Tube diameter Max. speed

Vessels per 

adapter/rotor

Max. tube length 

with/without 

aerosol-tight 

bucket cap

Centrifugation radius

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Rotor A-4-62 with MTP carrier

Bottles

5810 770.009

flat 3,220 × g

180 to 250 mL Ø 62 mm 4,000 rpm

1/4 127/136 mm 18.0 cm

Vessel Vessel Adapters Adapter bottom 

shape

Max. g-force

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Tube diameter Max. speed

Vessels per 

adapter/rotor

Max. tube length 

with/without 

aerosol-tight 

bucket cap

Centrifugation radius

Max. g-force: 2,750 × g

Rotor A-4-62 MTP buckets Max. speed: 4,000 rpm

Max. load per bucket 

(adapter, plate and 

contents)

Swing-bucket rotor with 4 MTP buckets 380 g

Plate Plate Adapters Bottom shape Max. g-force

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Max. speed

Plates or glass 

slides per adapter/

rotor

Max. loading height Centrifugation radius

Micro test plate flat 2,750 × g

96/384 wells 4,000 rpm

4/16 53 mm 15.4 cm

Deepwell plate flat 2,750 × g

96/384 wells 4,000 rpm

1/4 53 mm 15.4 cm

Cell culture plate flat 2,750 × g

4,000 rpm

2/8 53 mm 15.4 cm

384-well PCR plate

5825 713.001

flat 2,700 × g

4,000 rpm

1/4 53 mm 14.9 cm

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96-well PCR plate 

5825 711.009

flat 2,600 × g

4,000 rpm

1/4 53 mm 15.2 cm

Slides CombiSlide

5825 706.005

flat 1,000 × g

12 slides 2,442 rpm

12/48 53 mm 15.0 cm

Cell culture bottle

5825 719.000

flat 1,000 × g

75 cm2:

Sarstedt 

83.1811.002/ 

83.1811

25 cm2: 

Sarstedt 

83.1810.002/ 

83.1810 

Greiner Bio-One 

690175/690160 

TPP 90026/90025 

IWAKI 3102-025

2,584 rpm

1/4 60 mm 13.4 cm

Plate Plate Adapters Bottom shape Max. g-force

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Max. speed

Plates or glass 

slides per adapter/

rotor

Max. loading height Centrifugation radius

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2.4.3 Rotor A-4-44

Max. g-force: 4,400 × g

Rotor A-4-44 Rectangular bucket 

100 mL

Aerosol-tight cap Max. speed: 5,000 rpm

Swing-bucket rotor 

with 4 × 100 mL 

rectangular buckets

Max. load per bucket 

(adapter, tube and 

contents):

310 g

Vessel Vessel Adapters Adapter bottom 

shape

Max. g-force

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Tube diameter Max. speed

Vessels per 

adapter/rotor

Max. tube length 

with/without 

aerosol-tight 

bucket cap

Centrifugation radius

Vessel

5804 751.000

flat 4,100 × g

1.5/2 mL Ø 11 mm 5,000 rpm

12/48 43 mm/43 mm 14.8 cm

Vessels

5804 750.004

flat 4,200 × g

1.2 to 5 mL Ø 11 mm 5,000 rpm

14/56 102 mm/105 mm 15.0 cm

Vessels

5804 752.007

flat 4,200 × g

2.6 to 7 mL Ø 13 mm 5,000 rpm

9/36 106 mm/108 mm 15.0 cm

Vessels

5804 753.003

flat 4,200 × g

3 to 15 mL Ø 16 mm 5,000 rpm

7/28 106 mm/108 mm 15.0 cm

Vessels

5804 754.000

flat 4,200 × g

7 to 17 mL Ø 17.5 mm 5,000 rpm

6/24 106 mm/110 mm 15.0 cm

Conical tube

5804 755.006

conical 4,300 × g

15 mL Ø 17.5 mm 5,000 rpm

4/16 (Do not use the 

aerosol-tight cap.)/

121 mm

15.5 cm

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Conical tube

5804 717.007

conical 4,400 × g

15 mL Ø 17.5 mm 5,000 rpm

2/8 121 mm/121 mm 15.7 cm

Vessel

5804 756.002

flat 4,200 × g

7 to 18 mL Ø 20 mm 5,000 rpm

4/16 104 mm/107 mm 15.0 cm

Vessel

5804 757.009

flat 4,200 × g

18 to 30 mL Ø 26 mm 5,000 rpm

2/8 100 mm/110 mm 15.0 cm

Conical tube

5804 758.005

conical 4,300 × g

50 mL Ø 31 mm 5,000 rpm

1/4 (Do not use the 

aerosol-tight cap.)/

122 mm

15.5 cm

Conical tube

5804 718.003

conical 4,400 × g

50 mL Ø 31 mm 5,000 rpm

1/4 119 mm/122 mm 15.7 cm

Conical tube

5804 706.005

Max. load 144 g 

(insert, tubes and 

contents)

flat with conical 

insert

4,500 × g

50 mL - 5,000 rpm

-/8 (Do not use the 

aerosol-tight cap.)/

120 mm

16.1 cm

Vessel

5804 759.001

flat 4,200 × g

30 to 50 mL Ø 31 mm 5,000 rpm

1/4 108 mm/122 mm 15.0 cm

Conical tube, skirted

5804 759.001

5804 737.008

flat 4,200 × g

50 mL Ø 31 mm 5,000 rpm

1/4 108 mm/122 mm 15.0 cm

Vessel Vessel Adapters Adapter bottom 

shape

Max. g-force

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Tube diameter Max. speed

Vessels per 

adapter/rotor

Max. tube length 

with/without 

aerosol-tight 

bucket cap

Centrifugation radius

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2.4.4 Rotor A-2-DWP-AT (only 5810/5810 R)

Vessel

5804 760.000

flat 4,200 × g

50 to 75 mL Ø 35 mm 5,000 rpm

1/4 108 mm/119 mm 15.0 cm

Vessel

5804 761.006

flat 4,200 × g

80 to 100 mL Ø 45 mm 5,000 rpm

1/4 100 mm/114 mm 15.0 cm

Max. g-force: 3,486 × g

Rotor A-2-DWP Bucket Aerosol-tight cap Max. speed: 4,500 rpm

Swing-bucket rotor 

with 2 aerosol-tight 

buckets

(always use with 

plate carrier)

Max. load per bucket 

(adapter, plate and 

contents):

500 g

Plate Plate Adapters Adapter bottom 

shape

Max. g-force

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Max. speed

Plate/ slide per 

adapter/rotor

Max. loading height Centrifugation radius

Micro test plate - 3,486 × g

96/384 wells 4,500 rpm

4/16 60 mm 154 mm

Cell culture plate - 3,486 × g

4,500 rpm

2/8 60 mm 154 mm

Deepwell plate flat 3,486 × g

96 mL 4,500 rpm

1/4 67 mm 154 mm

Vessel Vessel Adapters Adapter bottom 

shape

Max. g-force

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Tube diameter Max. speed

Vessels per 

adapter/rotor

Max. tube length 

with/without 

aerosol-tight 

bucket cap

Centrifugation radius

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Kit - 3,486 × g

4,500 rpm

1/4 60 mm 154 mm

IsoRack open 2,500 × g

24 × 0.5 mL micro 

test tubes

Ø 6 mm 3,900 rpm

1/4 60 mm 147 mm

IsoRack open 2,432 × g

24 × 1,5/2,0 mL 

micro test tubes

Ø 11 mm 3.900 g

1/4 60 mm 143 mm

 PCR plate

5825 713.001

3,486 × g

384 wells 4,500 rpm

1/4 60 mm 149 mm

 PCR plate

5825 711.009

3,486 × g

96 wells 4,500 rpm

1/4 60 mm 154 mm

Slides CombiSlide

5825 706.005

flat 100 × g

8 slides 772 rpm

8/16 60 mm 150 mm

Plate Plate Adapters Adapter bottom 

shape

Max. g-force

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Max. speed

Plate/ slide per 

adapter/rotor

Max. loading height Centrifugation radius

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2.4.5 Rotor A-2-DWP

Hint!

Check the load if using two fully loaded DWP plates.

Max. g-force: 2,250 × g

Rotor A-2-DWP Deepwell plate 

carrier

Max. speed: 3,700 rpm

Swing-bucket rotor with 2 Deepwell plate 

carriers

Max. load per bucket 

(adapter, plate and 

contents):

380 g

Plate Plate Adapters Adapter bottom 

shape

Max. g-force

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Max. speed

Plates/slides per 

adapter/rotor

Max. loading height Centrifugation radius

Micro test plate SBS adapter*

5825 718.003

flat 2,250 × g

96/384 wells 4,000 rpm

4/8 89 mm 14.7 cm

Cell culture plate SBS adapter*

5825 718.003

flat 2,250 × g

4,000 rpm

4/8 89 mm 14.7 cm

Deepwell plate SBS adapter*

5825 718.003

flat 2,250 × g

96 wells 4,000 rpm

2/4 89 mm 14.7 cm

Kit SBS adapter*

5825 718.003

flat 2,250 × g

4,000 rpm

1/2 89 mm 14.7 cm

Tube in IsoRack

5825 708.008

flat 2,050 × g

24 × 0.5 mL Ø 6 mm 3,700 rpm

1/2 89 mm 13.8 cm

Tube in IsoRack

5825 709.004

flat 1,990 × g

24 × 1.5/2 mL Ø 11 mm 3,700 rpm

1/2 89 mm 13.3 cm

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*) Optional. Secures the plate against slipping .

384-well PCR plate

5825 713.001

flat 2,170 × g

3,700 rpm

1/2 89 mm 14.2 cm

96-well PCR plate

5825 711.009

flat 2,220 × g

3,700 rpm

1/2 89 mm 14.5 cm

Slides CombiSlide

5825 706.005

flat 100 × g

8 slides 791 rpm

8/16 60 mm 14.3 cm

Plate Plate Adapters Adapter bottom 

shape

Max. g-force

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Max. speed

Plates/slides per 

adapter/rotor

Max. loading height Centrifugation radius

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2.4.6 Rotor FA-45-6-30

Rotor FA-45-6-30

Fixed-angle rotor for 

6 conical tubes

Max. g-force: 16,639 × g (5810 R: 20,133 × g)

Max. speed: 11,000 rpm (5810 R: 12,100 rpm)

Max. load (adapter, 

tube and contents):

6 × 75 g

Vessel Vessel Adapters Adapter bottom 

shape

Max. g-force at 11,000 rpm 

(5804/5804 R/5810)

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Tube diameter Max. g-force at 12,100 rpm 

(5810 R) 

Vessels per 

adapter/rotor

Max. tube length 

with rotor lid

Centrifugation radius

Conical tube

5820 717.009

conical 16,233 × g

15 mL Ø 17 mm 19,642 × g

1/6 125 mm 12.0 cm

Conical tube - conical 16,639 × g

50 mL Ø 30 mm 20,133 × g

1/6 127 mm 12.3 cm

Oak Ridge

5820 720.000

Round 16,233 × g

16 mL Ø 18.1 mm 19,642 × g

1/6 107 mm 12.0 cm

Oak Ridge

5820 721.006

Round 14,204 × g

30 mL Ø 25.7 mm 17,187 × g

1/6 104 mm 10.5 cm

Oak Ridge

5820 722.002

conical 15,151 × g

35 mL Ø 28.7 mm 18,333 × g

1/6 113 mm 11.2 cm

Vessel

5820 730.005

conical 16,369 × g

5 mL Ø 17 mm 19,806 × g

1/6 - 12.1 cm

Vessel

5820 726.008

Round 16,233 x g

2,6 to 5 mL Ø 13,5 mm 19,246 × g

1/6 - 12.0 cm

Vessel

5820 725.001

Round 16,233 × g

4 to 8 mL Ø 13,5 mm 19,246 × g

1/6 119 mm 12.0 cm

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2.4.7 Rotor F-34-6-38

Vessel

5820 728.000

Round 16,233 × g

5.5 mL – 10 mL Ø 16 mm 19,246 × g

1/6 - 12.0 cm

Vessel

5820 727.004

Round 16,233 × g

7.5 to 12 mL Ø 16.4 mm 19,246 × g

1/6 119 mm 12.0 cm

Vessel

5820 729.007

Round 16,233 × g

9 mL Ø 16.4 mm 19,246 × g

1/6 112 mm 12.0 cm

Rotor F-34-6-38

Fixed-angle rotor for 

6 x 85 mL tubes

Max. g-force: 15,557 × g (5810 R: 18,514 × g)

Max. speed: 11,000 rpm (5810 R: 12,000 rpm)

Max. load (adapter, 

tube and contents):

6 × 125 g

Vessel Vessel Adapters Adapter bottom 

shape

Max. g-force at 11,000 rpm 

(5804/5804 R/5810)

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Tube diameter Max. g-force at 12,100 rpm 

(5810 R) 

Vessels per 

adapter/rotor

Max. tube length 

with rotor lid

Centrifugation radius

Vessel

5804 770.005

Round 15,300 × g

1.5/2 mL Ø 11 mm 18,200 × g

4/24 43 mm 11.3 cm

Vessel

5804 777.000

conical 14,150 × g

16,842 × g

5 mL Ø 17 mm 10,45 cm

1/6 -

Blood collection tube

5804 738.004

Round 14,339 × g

2 mL to 5 mL Ø 13 mm 17,065 × g

3/18 80 mm 10.6 cm

Vessel Vessel Adapters Adapter bottom 

shape

Max. g-force at 11,000 rpm 

(5804/5804 R/5810)

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Tube diameter Max. g-force at 12,100 rpm 

(5810 R) 

Vessels per 

adapter/rotor

Max. tube length 

with rotor lid

Centrifugation radius

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Blood collection tube

5804 739.000

Round 15,442 × g

4 mL to 7 mL Ø 13 mm 18,353 × g

3/18 107 mm 11.4 cm

Vessel

5804 771.001

Round 15,150 × g

7 to 15 mL Ø 16 mm 18,000 × g

2/12 112 mm 11.2 cm

Conical tube

5804 776.003

conical 14,450 × g

15 mL Ø 17.5 mm 17,200 × g

1/6 123 mm 10.7 cm

Vessel

5804 772.008

Round 14,750 × g

15 to 18 mL Ø 18 mm 17,550 × g

1/6 123 mm 10.9 cm

Vessel

5804 773.004

Round 14,900 × g

20 mL to 30 mL Ø 26 mm 17,700 × g

1/6 123 mm 11.0 cm

Vessel

5804 774.000

Round 15,157 × g

50 mL Ø 29 mm 18,014 × g

1/6 123 mm 11.2 cm

Conical tube

5804 775.007

conical 14,600 × g

50 mL Ø 29.5 mm 17,400 × g

1/6 121 mm 10.8 cm

Vessel - - 15,550 × g

85 mL Ø 38 mm 18,500 × g

-/6 121 mm 11.5 cm

Vessel Vessel Adapters Adapter bottom 

shape

Max. g-force at 11,000 rpm 

(5804/5804 R/5810)

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Tube diameter Max. g-force at 12,100 rpm 

(5810 R) 

Vessels per 

adapter/rotor

Max. tube length 

with rotor lid

Centrifugation radius

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2.4.8 Rotors FA-45-30-11 and F-45-30-11

Rotor FA-45-30-11

Aerosol-tight fixed-angle rotor for 30 tubes

Rotor F-45-30-11

Fixed-angle rotor for 30 tubes

Max. g-force: 20,817 × g

Max. speed: 14,000 rpm 

Max. load (adapter, 

tube and contents):

30 × 3.5 g

Vessel Vessel Adapters Adapter bottom 

shape

Max. g-force

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Tube diameter Max. speed 

Vessels per 

adapter/rotor

Centrifugation radius

Vessel - - 20,817 × g

1.5/2 mL Ø 11 mm 14,000 rpm

-/30 9.5 cm

PCR tube

5425 715.005

conical 16,200 × g

0.2 mL Ø 6 mm 14,000 rpm

1/30 7.4 cm

Vessel

5425 717.008

conical 20,817 × g

0.4 mL Ø 6 mm 14,000 rpm

1/30 9.5 cm

Vessel

5425 716.001

- 18,400 × g

0.5 mL Ø 8 mm 14,000 rpm

1/30 8.4 cm

Microtainers

5425 716.001

- 20,817 × g

0.6 mL Ø 8 mm 14,000 rpm

1/30 9.5 cm

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2.4.9 Rotor F-45-48-PCR

2.4.10 Rotor T-60-11

Rotor F-45-48-PCR

Fixed-angle rotor for tube strips or 

0.2 mL PCR tubes

Max. g-force: 15,294 × g

Max. speed: 12,000 rpm

Max. load (tube and 

contents):

6 × 3.5 g

Vessel Vessel Adapters Max. g-force

Capacity Tube diameter Max. speed 

Vessels per 

adapter/rotor

Centrifugation radius

8-tube/5-tube tube 

strips

- 15,294 × g

8/5 × 0,2 mL Ø 6 mm 12,000 rpm

-/6 × 8 and/or -/6 × 5 9.5 cm

Vessel - 15,294 × g

0.2 mL Ø 6 mm 12,000 rpm

-/48 9.5 cm

Rotor T-60-11

Drum rotor for tubes

Max. g-force: 14,000 × g

Max. speed: 16,435 rpm

Max. load (tube and 

contents):

6 × 70 g

Vessel Vessel Adapters Max. g-force

Capacity Tube diameter Max. speed 

Vessels per 

adapter/rotor

Centrifugation radius

Vessel - 16,435 × g

1.5/2 mL Ø 11 mm 14,000 rpm

10/60 7.5 cm

Vessel - 16,435 × g

0.4 mL Ø 6 mm 14,000 rpm

20/120 7.5 cm

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2.4.11 Rotor S-4-104 (only 5810/5810 R)

Max. g-force: 3,214 × g

Rotor S-4-104 Round bucket 

750 mL

Aerosol-tight cap Max. speed: 3,900 rpm

Swing-bucket rotor 

with 4 × 750 mL 

round buckets

Max. load per bucket 

(adapter, tube and 

contents):

1,000 g

Vessel Vessel Adapters Adapter bottom 

shape

Max. g-force

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Tube diameter Max. speed

Vessels per 

adapter/rotor

Max. tube length 

with/without 

aerosol-tight 

bucket cap

Centrifugation radius

Vessel

5825 740.009

continuous 3,197 × g

1.5/2 mL Ø 11 mm 3,900 rpm

62/248 39 mm 18.8 cm

Vessel

5825 739.000

continuous 3,214 × g

5 mL Ø 17 mm 3,900 rpm

14/56 60 mm 18.9 cm

Vessel

5825 738.004

round 3,044 × g

4 to 8 mL Ø 13 mm × 100 mm 3,900 rpm

23/92 108 mm/115 mm 17.9 cm

Vessel

5825 736.001

round 3,061 × g

7,5 to 12 mL Ø 16 mm × 98 mm 3,900 rpm

20/80 114 mm/119 mm 18 cm

Vessel

5825 736.001

round 3,061 × g

8 to 16 mL Ø 16 mm 3,900 rpm

7/28

Load inner bores 

only (Fig. 5 on p. 54).

(Do not use the 

aerosol-tight cap.)/

125 mm

18 cm

Vessel

5825 743.008

round 3,044 × g

9 mL Ø 17.5 mm × 

100 mm

3,900 rpm

20/80 106 mm/111 mm 17.9 cm

Conical tube

5825 734.009

conical 3,197 × g

15 mL Ø 17 mm × 104 mm 3,900 rpm

14/56 120 mm/125 mm 18.8 cm

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Conical tube

5825 733.002

conical 3,180 × g

50 mL Ø 29 mm × 109 mm 3,900 rpm

7/28 116 mm/122 mm 18.7 cm

Conical tube, skirted

5825 732.006

conical 3,027 × g

50 mL Ø 29 mm × 104 mm 3,900 rpm

5/20 116 mm/120 mm 17.8 cm

Centrifuge bottle

5825 741.005

flat 3,112 × g

175 - 250 mL Ø 62 mm × 129 mm 3,900 rpm

1/4 125 mm/145 mm 18.3 cm

Wide-neck bottle

5825 744.004

flat 3,146 × g

750 mL Ø 102 mm × 132 mm 3,900 rpm

1/4 132 mm/150 mm 18.5 cm

Centrifuge bottle 

Corning

5825 745.000

conical 3,162 × g

500 mL Ø 96 mm 3,900 rpm

1/4 (Do not use the 

aerosol-tight cap.)/

147 mm

18.6 cm

Vessel Vessel Adapters Adapter bottom 

shape

Max. g-force

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Tube diameter Max. speed

Vessels per 

adapter/rotor

Max. tube length 

with/without 

aerosol-tight 

bucket cap

Centrifugation radius

Hint!

Only centrifuge conical tubes with the manufacturer's adapter.

Hint!

Do not use the aerosol-tight cap when unsing the Corning 50 mL conical tube.

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Max. g-force: 2,568 × g

Rotor S-4-104 Plate bucket Aerosol-tight cap Max. speed: 3,900 rpm

Swing-bucket rotor 

with 4 × plate 

buckets

(always use with a 

plate holder)

Max. load per bucket 

(adapter, plate and 

contents):

450 g

Plate Plate Adapters Adapter bottom 

shape

Max. g-force

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Max. speed

Plates/slides per 

adapter/rotor

Max. loading height Centrifugation radius

Micro test plate – – 2,568 × g

96/384 wells – 3,900 rpm

4/16 47 mm/60 mm 15.1 cm

Cell culture plate – – 2,568 × g

– 3,900 rpm

2/8 47 mm/60 mm 15.1 cm

Deepwell plate – – 2,568 × g

96 wells – 3,900 rpm

1/4 47 mm/60 mm 15.1 cm

Kit – – 2,568 × g

– 3,900 rpm

1/4 47 mm/60 mm 15.1 cm

IsoRack open 2,449 × g

24 × 0.5 mL micro 

test tubes

Ø 6 mm 3,900 rpm

1/4 47 mm/60 mm 14.4 cm

IsoRack open 2,381 × g

24 × 1.5/2 mL micro 

test tubes

Ø 11 mm 3,900 rpm

1/4 47 mm/60 mm 14.0 cm

PCR plate

5825 713.001

flat 2,415 × g

384 wells 3,900 rpm

1/4 47 mm/60 mm 14.2 cm

PCR plate

5825 711.009

conical 2,449 × g

96 wells 3,900 rpm

1/2 47 mm/60 mm 14.4 cm

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2.4.12 Rotor S-4-72

Slides CombiSlide

5825 706.005

flat 1,000 × g

12 slides 2.467 rpm

12/48 47 mm/60 mm 14.7 cm

Max. g-force: 3,234 × g

Rotor S-4-72 Round bucket 

250 mL

Max. speed: 4,200 rpm

Swing-bucket rotor with 4 × 250 mL round 

buckets

Max. load per bucket 

(adapter, tube and 

contents):

450 g

Vessel Vessel Adapters Adapter bottom 

shape

Max. g-force

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Tube diameter Max. speed

Vessels per 

adapter/rotor

Max. tube length Centrifugation radius

Vessel

5804 794.001

continuous 3,136 × g

1.5/2 mL Ø 11 mm 4,200 rpm

26/104 43 mm 15.9 cm

Vessel

5804 793.005

conical 3,215 × g

5 mL Ø 17 mm × 4,200 rpm

8/32 60 mm 16.3 cm

Vessel

5804 789.008

Round 3,136 × g

4 to 8 mL Ø 13 mm × 104 mm 4,200 rpm

14/56 115 mm 15.9 cm

Vessel

5804 791.002

Round 3,096 × g

7.5 to 12 mL Ø 16 mm × 98 mm 4,200 rpm

13/52 112 mm 15.7 cm

Vessel

5804 792.009

Round 3,116 × g

9 mL Ø 17.5 mm × 

100 mm

4,200 rpm

12/48 113 mm 15.8 cm

Plate Plate Adapters Adapter bottom 

shape

Max. g-force

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Max. speed

Plates/slides per 

adapter/rotor

Max. loading height Centrifugation radius

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Conical tube

5804 783.000

conical 3,234 × g

15 mL Ø 17 mm × 104 mm 4,200 rpm

8/32 120 mm 16.4 cm

Conical tube

5804 784.006

conical 3,234 × g

50 mL Ø 29 mm × 109 mm 4,200 rpm

4/16 120 mm 16.4 cm

Conical tube, skirted

5804 785.002

conical 3,027 × g

50 mL Ø 29 mm × 104 mm 3,900 rpm

2/8 120 mm 17.8 cm

Centrifuge bottle

5804 787.005

Round 3,155 × g

175 mL:

BD 352076

250 mL:

Nalgene 3120-0250/

3122-0250

Ø 62 mm 4,200 rpm

1/4 130 mm 16 cm

Vessel Vessel Adapters Adapter bottom 

shape

Max. g-force

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Tube diameter Max. speed

Vessels per 

adapter/rotor

Max. tube length Centrifugation radius

Hint!

Only centrifuge conical tubes with the manufacturer's adapter.

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2.4.13 Rotor F-35-48-17

Max. g-force: 5,005 × g

Rotor F-35-48-17 Max. speed: 5,500 rpm

Fixed-angle rotor with 48 steel cores Max. load (sleeve, 

adapter, tube and 

contents):

48 × 56 g

Vessel Vessel Adapters Adapter bottom 

shape

Max. g-force

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Tube diameter Max. speed

Vessels per 

adapter/rotor

Max. tube length Centrifugation radius

Vessel flat 5,005 × g

7,5 to 12 mL Ø 16 mm 5,500 rpm

1/48 127 mm 14.8 cm

Conical tube conical 5,005 × g

15 mL Ø 17 mm 5,500 rpm

1/36 127 mm 14.8 cm

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2.4.14 Rotor FA-45-48-11

Max. g-force: 19,083 × g

Rotor FA-45-48-11 Max. speed: 13,000 rpm

Aerosol-tight fixed-angle rotor for 48 tubes Max. load (adapter, 

tube and contents):

48 × 3.75 g

Vessel Vessel Adapters Adapter bottom 

shape

Max. g-force

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Tube diameter Max. speed

Vessels per 

adapter/rotor

Centrifugation radius

Vessel Round 19,083 × g

1.5 to 2 mL Ø 11 mm 13,000 rpm

-/48 10.1 cm

PCR tube

5425 715.005

conical 15,115 × g

0.2 mL Ø 6 mm 13,000 rpm

1/48 8 cm

Vessel

5425 717.008

conical 19,083 × g

0.4 mL Ø 6 mm 13,000 rpm

1/48 10.1 cm

Vessel

5425 716.001

– 17,005 × g

0.5 mL Ø 8 mm 13,000 rpm

1/48 9 cm

Vessel

5425 716.001

– 19,083 × g

0.6 mL Ø 8 mm 13,000 rpm

1/48 10.1 cm

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2.4.15 Rotor FA-45-20-17

Max. g-force: 20,913 × g

Rotor FA-45-20-17 Max. speed: 13,100 rpm

Aerosol-tight fixed-angle rotor for 20 tubes Max. load (adapter, 

tube and contents):

20 × 9.5 g

Vessel Vessel Adapters Adapter bottom 

shape

Max. g-force

Capacity Order no. 

(international)

Tube diameter Max. speed

Vessels per 

adapter/rotor

Centrifugation radius

Vessel

5820 768.002

open 18,227 × g

1.5 mL/2.0 mL Ø 11 mm 13,100 rpm

1/20 9.5 cm

Vessel – conical 20,913 × g

5 mL Ø 17 mm 13,100 rpm

-/20 10.9 cm

HPLC vessels

5820 770.007

open 17,076 × g

Ø 11 mm 13,100 rpm

1/20 8.9 cm

Cryo tube

5820 769.009

flat 18,802 × g

1.0 mL/2.0 mL Ø 13 mm 13,100 rpm

1/12 9.8 cm

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3 Safety

3 Safety

3.1 Intended use

The 5804/5804 R/5810/5810 R centrifuge is intended exclusively for indoor use and for 

separating aqueous solutions and suspensions of various densities in approved test tubes. 

3.2 User profile

This device may only be operated by trained specialist staff. They must have carefully read the 

operating manual and be familiar with the function of the device.

3.3 Application limits

3.3.1 Declaration concerning the ATEX directive (94/9/EC)

Due to its design and the environmental conditions inside the device, the Centrifuge 5804/5804 

R/5810/5810 R is not suitable for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere.

The device only must be used in a safe environment, such as the open environment of a 

ventilated laboratory or fume hood. The use of substances that may contribute to a potentially 

explosive atmosphere is not permitted. The user is responsible for making the final decision 

regarding the risks associated with the use of such substances.

3.3.2 Maximum service life for accessories

The rotors listed below, and the corresponding buckets and rotor lids, have a maximum service 

life of the number of years or cycles listed in the table (whichever comes first), starting with the 

initial start-up.

DANGER!

Risk of explosion.

 Do not operate the device in areas where work is completed with explosive substances.

 Do not use this device to process any explosive or highly reactive substances.

 Do not use this device for processing any substances which could generate an explosive 

atmosphere.

WARNING!

Risk of injury from chemically or mechanically damaged accessories.

Even minor scratches and cracks can lead to serious internal material amage.

 Protect all accessory parts from mechanical damage.

 Inspect the accessories for damage before each use. Replace any damaged accessories.

 Do not use rotors, rotor lids, carriers, buckets, or caps with signs of corrosion or mechanical 

damage (e.g., deformations).

 Do not use any accessories which are past their use-by date.

 When inserting the buckets and rotors, ensure that they do not become scratched.

CAUTION!

Risk of injury due to chemically damaged rotor lids or caps.

Transparent rotor lids or caps made from PC, PP or PEI may lose their strength under the impact 

of organic solvents (e.g. phenol, chloroform).

 If rotor lids or caps have come into contact with organic solvents, they should be cleaned 

immediately.

 Regularly check the rotor lids and caps for damages and cracks.

 Replace rotor lids or caps which show cracks or milky stains immediately.

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For all other rotors and rotor lids of this centrifuge there is no service life limit as long as the 

following requirements are met:

• Correct use,

• Recommended maintenance

• Undamaged condition

The date of manufacture is stamped on the rotors in the format 03/12 (= March 2012) or on the 

inside of the plastic rotor lids in the form of a clock . 

To ensure aerosol tightness, the following applies:

• Replace aerosol-tight rotor lids and caps after 50 autoclaving cycles.

• Replace the seal of QuickLock rotor lids after 50 autoclaving cycles.

3.4 Information on product liability

In the following cases, the designated protection of the device may be compromised. Liability for 

any resulting property damage or personal injury is then transferred to the operator:

• The device is not used in accordance with the operating manual.

• The device is used outside of its intended use.

• The device is used with accessories or consumables which are not recommended by 

Eppendorf.

• The device is maintained or repaired by people not authorized by Eppendorf.

• The user makes unauthorized changes to the device.

Rotor Maximum service from commissioning onward

A-2-DWP-AT 100,000 mechanical cycles 7 years

A-2-DWP 34,000 mechanical cycles 7 years

A-4-44 34,000 mechanical cycles 7 years

A-4-62 40,000 mechanical cycles 7 years

A-4-81 100,000 mechanical cycles 7 years

F-34-6-38 75,000 mechanical cycles 7 years

FA-45-6-30 7 years

FA-45-48-11 75,000 mechanical cycles 7 years

FA-45-20-17 75,000 mechanical cycles 7 years

F-35-48-17 75,000 mechanical cycles 7 years

S-4-72 60,000 mechanical cycles 7 years

S-4-104 100,000 mechanical cycles 7 years

T-60-11 7 years

Accessories Maximum service from commissioning onward

Aerosol-tight rotor lid, without replaceable 

seals

50 autoclaving cycles –

Rotor lid QuickLock 3 years

Seals of the QuickLock rotor lid 50 autoclaving cycles –

Rotor lid and caps made of polycarbonate 

(PC), polypropylene (PP) or polyetherimide 

(PEI)

50 autoclaving cycles 3 years

Adapters – 1 year

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3.5 Warnings for intended use

Read the operating manual and observe the following general safety instructions before using the 

5804/5804 R/5810/5810 R centrifuge.

3.5.1 Personal injury or damage to the equipment

WARNING!

Electric shock due to damage to device or mains cable.

 Only switch on the device if the device and mains cable are undamaged.

 Only use devices that have been properly installed or repaired.

 In case of danger, disconnect the device from the mains supply by pulling the power plug from 

the device or the mains socket or, by using the isolating device intended for this purpose (e.g., 

emergency stop switch in the laboratory).

WARNING!

Lethal voltages inside the device.

 Ensure that the housing is always closed and undamaged so that no parts inside the device 

can be contacted by accident.

 Do not remove the housing of the device.

 Do not allow any liquids to penetrate the inside of the housing.

 Do not allow the device to be opened by anyone except service personnel who have been 

specifically authorized by Eppendorf.

WARNING!

Risk from incorrect supply voltage 

 Only connect the device to voltage sources that match the electrical requirements listed on 

the name plate.

 Only use sockets with a protective earth (PE) conductor and suitable power cable.

WARNING!

Damages to health due to infectious liquids and pathogenic germs.

 When handling infectious liquids and pathogenic germs, observe the national regulations, the 

biological security level of your laboratory, the material safety data sheets, and the 

manufacturer's application notes.

 Use aerosol tight sealing systems for the centrifugation of these substances.

 When working with pathogenic germs belonging to a higher risk group, more than one 

aerosol-tight bioseal must be used.

 Wear personal protective equipment.

 Consult the "Laboratory Biosafety Manual" (Source: World Health Organization, Laboratory 

Biosafety Manual, as amended) for comprehensive regulations on the handling of risk group 

II germs or biological materials).

WARNING!

Crushing of the fingers with the centrifuge lid.

 When opening or closing the device lid, do not reach between the lid and device or into the 

latching mechanism of the lid.

 Always open the centrifuge lid completely to prevent it from falling.

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3.5.2 Incorrect handling of the centrifuge

WARNING!

A defective gas spring is an insufficient support for the centrifuge lid.

A defective gas spring is an insufficient support for the centrifuge lid.

 Make sure that the centrifuge lid can be opened completely and that it will remain in this 

position.

 Regularly check the gas spring for its proper function.

 Have defective gas springs replaced immediately.

We recommend that the gas springs be replaced every 2 years by a service technician.

CAUTION!

Poor safety due to incorrect accessories and spare parts.

The use of accessories and spare parts other than those recommended by Eppendorf may 

impair the safety, functioning and precision of the device. Eppendorf cannot be held liable or 

accept any liability for damage resulting from the use of incorrect or non-recommended 

accessories and spare parts, or from the improper use of such equipment.

 Only use accessories and original spare parts recommended by Eppendorf.

NOTICE!

Damage to device due to spilled liquids.

1. Switch the device off.

2. Disconnect the device from the power supply.

3. Carefully clean the device and the accessories in accordance with the cleaning and 

disinfection instructions in the operating manual.

4. If a different cleaning and disinfecting method is to be used, contact Eppendorf AG to ensure 

that the intended method will not damage the device.

NOTICE!

Damage to electronic components due to condensation.

Condensation can form inside the device after the device has been moved from a cool to a 

warmer environment.

 5804/5810: Wait for at least 3 hours before connecting the device to the power supply.

 5804/5810 only: : Alternative: Let the device heat up for 30 minutes right before a brief 

transport.

 5804 R/5810 R: Wait for at least 4 hours before connecting the device to the power supply.

NOTICE!

Centrifuge 5804 R/5810 R: compressor damage after improper transport.

 Only switch on the centrifuge 4 hours after installation.

NOTICE!

Buckets swinging out in the wrong direction.

When working with the rotor S-4-104, using the wrong adapters with 500 mL Corning tubes may 

lead to the loss of samples or damage to the centrifuge. 

 Only use the Eppendorf adapter intended for this purpose.

NOTICE!

Damage from knocking against or moving the device during operation.

If the rotor bangs against the rotor chamber wall, it will cause considerable damage to the device 

and rotor.

 Do not move or knock against the device during operation.

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3.5.3 Incorrect handling of the rotors

WARNING!

Risk of injury from improperly attached rotors and rotor lids.

 Only centrifuge with rotor and rotor lid firmly tightened.

 If unusual noises occur when the centrifuge starts, the rotor or the rotor lid may not be 

properly secured. Immediately press the start/stop key to stop centrifuging.

CAUTION!

Risk of injury due to asymmetric loading of a rotor.

 Load rotors symmetrically with identical tubes or plates and buckets.

 Only load adapters with suitable tubes or plates.

 Always use tubes or plates of the same type (weight, material/density and volume).

 Check that loading is symmetrical by balancing the adapters and tubes or plates used with 

scales.

CAUTION!

Risk of injury from overloaded rotor.

The Centrifuge 5804/5804 R/5810/5810 R is designed for the centrifugation of centrifugation 

material with a max. density of 1.2 g/mL at maximum speed and volume.

 Please note the information on each rotor on the maximum load (adapter, tube and contents) 

per rotor bore and/or per bucket and do not exceed it.

NOTICE!

Damage to rotors from aggressive chemicals.

Rotors are high-quality components which withstand extreme stresses. This stability can be 

impaired by aggressive chemicals.

 Avoid the use of aggressive chemicals, including strong and weak alkali, strong acids, 

solutions with mercury, copper and other heavy metal ions, halogenated hydrocarbons, 

concentrated saline solutions and phenol.

 If the rotor is contaminated by aggressive chemicals, clean it immediately using a neutral 

cleaning agent. This applies to the rotor bores in particular.

 Due to the manufacturing process, color variations may occur on rotors marked "coated". 

These color variations do not effect service life or resistance to chemicals.

NOTICE!

If handled incorrectly, the rotor can fall over.

The buckets of the A-2-DWP, A-2-DWP-AT, S-4-104, A-4-44, A-4-62, S-4-72, A-4-81 may not be 

used as a handle.

 Before moving the rotor, remove the buckets.

 Always grip the rotor on the rotor cross using both hands.

NOTICE!

If handled incorrectly, the rotor can fall over.

 Always pick up the rotor F-35-48-17 with both hands.

 In order to hold the rotor safely, possibly you have to remove 3 to 4 sleeves from the opposite 

outer row.

CAUTION!

Risk of injury due to chemically damaged rotor lids or caps.

Transparent rotor lids or caps made from PC, PP or PEI may lose their strength under the impact 

of organic solvents (e.g. phenol, chloroform).

 If rotor lids or caps have come into contact with organic solvents, they should be cleaned 

immediately.

 Regularly check the rotor lids and caps for damages and cracks.

 Replace rotor lids or caps which show cracks or milky stains immediately.

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3.5.4 Extreme strain on the centrifuging tubes

CAUTION!

Risk of injury from overloaded tubes.

 Note the loading limits specified by the tube manufacturer.

 Only use tubes which are approved by the manufacturer for the required rcf.

NOTICE!

Risk from damaged tubes.

Damaged tubes must not be used, as this could cause further damage to the device and the 

accessories and loss of the samples.

 Before use, visually check all of the tubes for damage.

NOTICE!

Risk from open tube lids.

Open tube lids can break off during centrifugation and damage both the rotor and the centrifuge.

 Carefully seal all tube lids before centrifuging.

NOTICE!

Hazard to plastic tubes from organic solvents.

The density of plastic tubes is reduced when organic solvents (e.g., phenol, chloroform) are 

used, i.e. the tubes could become damaged.

 Note the manufacturer’s information on the chemical resistance of the tubes.

NOTICE!

Sample tubes heat up.

In uncooled centrifuges, the temperature in the rotor chamber, rotor and sample can increase to 

above 40 °C, based on the run time, g-force (rcf)/speed and ambient temperature.

 Note that this can reduce the centrifugation resistance of the sample tubes.

 Please note the temperature resistance of the samples.

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3.5.5 Aerosol-tight centrifugation

3.6 Safety instructions located on the device

WARNING!

Risk to health due to limited aerosol tightness with incorrect rotor/rotor lid combination.

Aerosol-tight centrifugation is guaranteed only if the rotors and rotor lids intended for this purpose 

are used. For fixed-angle rotors the labeling always begins with FA, swing-bucket rotors are 

labeled with AT (aerosol tight).

The aerosol-tight rotors and rotor lids of this centrifuge are additionally marked with a red ring on 

the rotor and a red rotor lid screw.

 For aerosol-tight centrifugation, always simultaneously use rotors and rotor lids which are 

marked as aerosol-tight in the centrifuge intended for the corresponding purpose. The details 

specifying in which centrifuge you may use the aerosol-tight rotors and rotor lids can be found 

on the rotor and, beginning from production date of October 2003, on the upper side of the 

rotor lid. 

 Only use aerosol-tight rotor lids in combination with rotors which are marked on the rotor lid.

 Only use aerosol-tight rotors/buckets with the corresponding rotor lids/caps.

WARNING!

Health hazard from limited aerosol-tightness due to incorrect use.

Autoclaving, mechanical stresses and contamination by chemicals or other aggressive solvents 

can impair the aerosol-tightness of the rotors and rotor lid.

 Check the integrity of the seals of the aerosol-tight rotor lids or caps before each use.

 Only use aerosol-tight rotor lids or caps if the seals are undamaged and clean.

 Thinly brush the threads of the rotor lid screw with pivot grease (order no. Int. 5810 350.050, 

North America 022634330). Do not apply the pivot grease to the seals. 

 Replace aerosol-tight rotor lids and caps after 50autoclaving cycles.

 For QuickLock rotor lids, the seal must be replaced after 50 autoclaving cycles.

 Never store aerosol-tight rotors or buckets closed.

Display Meaning Location

Follow the instructions in the operating manual. Right side of the device

CAUTION

Always tighten the rotor using the supplied rotor key.

Top of device, below the centrifuge 

lid

CAUTION

Close all tubes and use a rotor lid.

Top of device, below the centrifuge 

lid

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4 Installation

4 Installation

4.1 Selecting the location

Select the location for the device according to the following criteria:

• Suitable power connection as per the name plate (230 V/120 V/100 V).

• Stable, horizontal and resonance-free lab bench. Weight of the device: 55 kg (5804) or 80 kg 

(5804 R), 68 kg (5810), 99 kg (5810 R).

• A well ventilated environment which is protected from direct sunlight to prevent the device 

from heating up more.

4.2 Preparing installation

Perform the following steps in the sequence described.

1. Open the box.

2. Remove the covering cardboard.

3. Remove the accessories.

4. Lift the device by the underside in the vicinity of the device feet and place it directly on a 

suitable lab bench. 

NOTICE!

If an error occurs, the objects in the immediate proximity of the device will be damaged.

 In accordance with recommendations in EN 61010-2-020, leave a safety clearance of 30 cm

around the device during operation.

 Please remove all materials and objects from this area.

NOTICE!

Damage from overheating.

 Do not install the device near to any heat sources (e.g., heating, drying cabinet).

 Do not expose the device to direct sunlight.

 Ensure unobstructed air circulation. Keep free a clearance of at least 30 cm around all 

ventilation grilles.

NOTICE!

Radio interference.

This device is a category A product in accordance with EN 55011. There may be disturbance to 

radio reception in residential areas.

 Ensure that appropriate preventive measures are taken.

CAUTION!

Bodily injury due to lifting and carrying heavy loads

The device is heavy. Lifting and carrying the device can lead to back injuries.

 The device must be transported by least two people.

 Use a transport aid (e.g., dolly) to transport the device longer distances.

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4.3 Installing the instrument

Perform the following steps in the sequence described.

1. Allow the device to warm up for at least 3 hours (5804/5810) or 4 hours (5804 R/5810 R) to 

the ambient temperature to prevent damage to the electronic components from condensation 

and damage to the compressor (only5804 R/5810 R).

2. Check that the mains voltage and frequency match the requirements on the device type plate.

Centrifuge 5804 R/5810 R with power supply voltage 120 V: See also the notes on the power 

supply at the end of this chapter.

3. Connect the centrifuge to the mains and switch it on using the mains power switch on the 

right side of the device.

• The key open lights up.

• Display is illuminated.

4. Open the centrifuge lid using the open key.

5. Use the details included in the scope of delivery to check that the delivery is complete 

(see Delivery package on p. 11).

6. Check all parts for any transport damage. Contact your dealer if any damage is found.

7. Only 5804 R/5810 R: Insert the condensation water tray at the front of the device into the 

provided holder ( 1 3).

Tab. 1: Centrifuge 5804 R / 5810 R with mains voltage 120 V in two versions

WARNING!

Risk from incorrect supply voltage 

 Only connect the device to voltage sources that match the electrical requirements listed on 

the name plate.

 Only use sockets with a protective earth (PE) conductor and suitable power cable.

NOTICE!

Centrifuge 5804 R/5810 R: compressor damage after improper transport.

 Only switch on the centrifuge 4 hours after installation.

15 A IEC power cable 20 A variant

• Conventional IEC power cable.

• Connection to standard socket (120 V/

15 A).

• Standard cooling performance:

– Increased minimum achievable 

temperatures at maximum speed of 

centrifugation.

– Slower cooling down to set temperature.

• Power cable fitted permanently to the 

device.

• Special mains connection required (120 V/

20 A).

• Increased cooling performance.

– Lower temperatures at maximum speed 

of centrifugation possible.

– Quicker cooling down to set 

temperature.

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5 Operation

5 Operation

5.1 Overview of operating controls

Before using the centrifuge for the first time, familiarize yourself with the operating controls and 

the display.

The depiction of the operator panel and the device display can be found on the front fold-out 

page (s. Fig. 2 and Fig. 3).

Abb. 2: Control panel of the Centrifuge 5804/5810 and the Centrifuge 5804 R/5810 R.

Fig. 2: Control panel of the Centrifuge 5804/5810 and the Centrifuge 5804 R/5810 R.

Abb. 3: Display of Centrifuge 5804/5810 and the Centrifuge 5804 R/5810 R

Fig. 3: Display of Centrifuge 5804/5810 and the Centrifuge 5804 R/5810 R

The display of the centrifugation parameters changes depending upon the condition of the 

device:

• Rotor stop: display of set values.

• Centrifugation: display of actual values.

When you press the temp, time or speed keys during centrifugation, the respective set value is 

displayed for 2.5 seconds.

Please also read the precise description of the individual functions (see p. 60).

1 Short spin centrifugation 2 Display

3 Status At set rpm function

 : Start of run time when reaching 95% of the 

preset g-force (rcf) or speed (rpm). : Start of run 

time immediately.

4 Indicate speed (rpm), g-force (rcf) and radius 

setting .

5 Symbol for acceleration and braking 6 Set parameters and values.

7 Release centrifuge lid. 8 Start or stop centrifugation.

9 Adjust centrifugation time. 10 Set centrifugation speed.

11 Select or save program. 12 Standby

13 Only 5804 R/5810 R: Set the temperature. 14 Only 5804 R/5810 R: Start temperature control run 

FastTemp.

1 Program number 2 Symbol for g-force (rcf)

3 g-force (rcf)/rotational speed (rpm) 4 Symbol flashes during centrifugation

5 Symbol for acceleration and braking 6 Centrifugation time

7 Only 5804 R/5810 R: Temperature

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5.2 Preparing for centrifugation

5.2.1 Switching on the centrifuge

1. Switch on the centrifuge using the mains power switch or the standby key.

2. Open the closed centrifuge lid by pressing the open key.

The parameter settings of the last run are displayed.

5.2.2 Inserting the rotor

Prerequisites

When attaching the rotor to or releasing it from the motor shaft, the temperature of the rotor and 

motor shaft must be within the range of 10 – 30°C.

1. Fit the rotor vertically on the motor shaft.

2. Insert the supplied rotor key into the rotor nut.

Rotor cross A-4-81/S-4-104: Use the special rotor key.

3. Turn rotor key clockwise until the rotor nut is firmly tightened.

5.2.3 Automatic rotor detection

The centrifuge has automatic rotor detection. It detects a newly inserted rotor and displays its 

maximum permitted speed for approx. 2 s. g-force (rcf) and speed (rpm) are automatically limited 

to the maximum permitted value for the rotor.

In order to trigger the rotor detection, 

 press and hold the start/stop key with the centrifuge lid open and turn the rotor 

counterclockwise by hand. 

The display shows the maximum permitted speed for the rotor. g-force (rcf) and speed (rpm) 

are automatically limited to the maximum permitted value for the rotor. 

 Check the At set rmp setting.

Hint!

 Swing-bucket rotors: remove the buckets before inserting and/or removing the rotor. Use 

both hands to pick up the rotor cross.

 Rotor F-35-48-17: remove the sleeves before inserting and/or removing the rotor. Use both 

hands to pick up the rotor.

Hint!

Rotor detection can also be triggered by short spin centrifugation: 

 Press the short key until the maximum permitted speed for the rotor appears in the display.

Hint!

If you start centrifuging immediately after a rotor change, the centrifuge has not carried out an 

automatic rotor detection yet. The speed set for the previous rotor may exceed the maximum 

permitted speed for the new rotor. In this case, the centrifuge stops after the automatic rotor 

detection and displays SPEED. The new maximum permitted speed appears in the display. 

Only select programs only after the automatic rotor detection.

You can then restart the centrifuging with these settings or adjust the speed as necessary.

 After each rotor change, check whether the new rotor is detected by the device. 

 Check the set g-force (rcf) or speed (rpm) and adjust it if necessary.

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5.2.4 Loading the rotor

Fixed-angle rotors

To load the rotor, proceed as follows:

1. Check the maximum load (adapter, tube and contents) per rotor bore.

The information about this can be found on the rotor and in this operating manual (see Rotors 

on p. 13).

2. Load rotors and adapters only with the tubes intended for them.

3. Insert tubes opposite each other in pairs into the rotor bores. To ensure symmetric loading, 

tubes that are arranged opposite each other must be of the same type and contain the same 

filling quantity.

To minimize weight differences between filled sample tubes, we recommend taring with a 

scale. This will reduce wear on the drive and reduce running noise.

4. Attach and tighten rotor lid.

CAUTION!

Risk of injury due to asymmetric loading of a rotor.

 Load rotors symmetrically with identical tubes or plates and buckets.

 Only load adapters with suitable tubes or plates.

 Always use tubes or plates of the same type (weight, material/density and volume).

 Check that loading is symmetrical by balancing the adapters and tubes or plates used with 

scales.

CAUTION!

Risk from damaged or overloaded tubes.

 When loading the rotor, observe the safety precautions on dangers as a result of overloaded 

or damaged tubes (see Warnings for intended use on p. 43).

Hint!

The device automatically detects imbalances during operation and stops the run immediately with 

an error message and a signal tone. 

 Check the load, balance the tubes and restart the run. 

Hint!

Rotor lid!

• Fixed-angle rotors may only be operated with the appropriate rotor lid in each case. This is 

clearly shown by the identical rotor name labeling on the rotor and on the rotor lid.

• To carry out an aerosol-tight centrifugation, an aerosol-tight rotor must be used in 

combination with the corresponding rotor lid or cap.

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Swing-bucket rotor

Prerequisites

• A combination of rotor, carrier and adapter, approved by Eppendorf.

• The carriers are sorted by weight category. Carriers located opposite each other must belong 

to the same weight category. It is stamped onto the side of the groove, e.g. 68 (the last 2 

digits in grams). When reordering - also plate carriers - make sure to specify the existing 

weight category.

• Matching and tested tubes and plates.

• Do not remove the middle guiding elements of the modular adapters of the rectangular 

buckets in order, e.g., to increase capacity through multi-level centrifugation.

To load the rotor, proceed as follows:

1. Check the carrier grooves for cleanliness and grease lightly with pivot grease (order 

no. Int.: 5810 350.050 / North America: 022634330).

Dirty grooves and pivots prevent carriers from swinging out evenly.

2. Hang the buckets into the rotor.

All rotor positions must be loaded with carriers.

3. Check that all carriers are hanging properly and can swing freely.

Ensure that everything can swing freely

4. To check whether bottles, plates or tubes can swing freely, swing buckets manually.

Check swinging direction

5. To check whether the buckets including their load swing with the floor in the direction of the 

rotor chamber wall, start turning the rotor cross anti-clockwise.

6. Check the maximum load per carrier (adapter, tube or plate and contents) and the loading 

height.

The information about this can be found on the rotor and in this operating manual (see Rotors 

on p. 13).

7. Load the buckets symmetrically.

Abb. 4: Incomplete, but symmetric loading of the buckets. The pegs of each bucket must be uniformly loaded.

Fig. 4: Incomplete, but symmetric loading of the buckets. The pegs of each bucket must be 

uniformly loaded.

NOTICE!

Damage to adapters due to incorrect stacking.

 Stack the adapters in rectangular buckets in a closed row only from the bottom of the bucket. 

Do not leave any gaps between the modules.

NOTICE!

Filling the plates too high can cause overflowing.

During the run the meniscuses in the tubes along the edges of the plates are at an angle. This is 

due to the centrifugal forces and cannot be avoided.

 Fill the wells of the plates to a maximum of 2/3 of the max. capacity.

NOTICE!

Broken glass due to incorrect loading

Adapter 16x 75 - 100 mm: when the outer bore ring is loaded with tubes >119 mm in length, there 

is the risk of glass breakages. 

 Load the centre bore and the inner bore circle only. 

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Abb. 5: Loading the adapter 16 mm 75 - 100 mm with tubes >119 mm in length.

Fig. 5: Loading the adapter 16 mm 75 - 100 mm with tubes >119 mm in length.

Abb. 6: Symmetrical loading of the plates.

Fig. 6: Symmetrical loading of the plates.

The plate arrangement shown on the right-hand side is incorrect, as the buckets will not 

swing properly.

The same principle also applies to the loading of rotor A-4-81-MTP/Flex with 4 plates.

The plates have some play in the buckets.

Abb. 7: Mixed loading of rotors

Fig. 7: Mixed loading of rotors

8. Check the loading of the bucket.

Rotor Mixing equipment

S-4-104 • 2 plate buckets (open bucket or plate 

bucket)

• 2 round buckets

A-4-81/A-4-81-MTP/Flex • 2 plate buckets (MTP or DWP bucket)

• 2 buckets for conical tubes

• 2 rectangular buckets

A-4-44 • 2 rectangular buckets

• 2 buckets for conical tubes

NOTICE!

Rotor damage due to mixed loading.

If you load the rotors A-4-62 and A-4-62-MTP with a mixed equipment, the rotors are damaged 

during centrifugation.

 Load all positions of the rotors A-4-62 and A-4-62-MTP with the same buckets.

 Always load all 4 positions of the swing-bucket rotors.

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5.2.5 Closing the centrifuge lid

1. Check the correct attachment of the rotor and rotor lid.

2. Push down the centrifuge lid until the lid latch engages and the lid is automatically closed.

The centrifuge will close automatically.

The open key lights up blue. The symbol appears in the display.

5.3 Cooling (only 5804 R/5810 R)

5.3.1 Temperature adjustment

 Select the temperature setting using the temp key.

 Set the temperature using the arrow keys between -9°C and +40°C.

5.3.2 Temperature display

5.3.3 Temperature monitoring

After the target temperature has been reached, the centrifuge reacts to temperature deviations 

during centrifugation as follows:

5.3.4 FastTemp

This function can be used to start a temperature control run directly without samples with a rotor 

and temperature-specific speed in order to quickly adjust the rotor chamber, including the rotor, 

buckets and adapters, to the previously set nominal temperature.

Prerequisites

• The centrifuge is switched on.

• The rotor and rotor lid are properly attached.

• The centrifuge lid is closed.

• Temperature and g-force (rcf)/speed (rpm) for the centrifugation are set (see Centrifuging on 

p. 57).

1. Press the fast temp key.

The display shows from left to right: actual temperature value, FT, g-force (rcf)/speed (rpm) 

and -- (time).

The temperature control run automatically ends when the set temperature is reached. A 

periodic signal tone sounds. 

2. Press the start/stop key to terminate the temperature control run early.

After the set temperature has been reached and the temperature control run is complete, the 

centrifuge keeps the rotor chamber with the centrifuge lid closed at the set target temperature if 

the temperature is below the ambient temperature. However, independent of the target 

WARNING!

Crushing of the fingers with the centrifuge lid.

 When opening or closing the device lid, do not reach between the lid and device or into the 

latching mechanism of the lid.

 Always open the centrifuge lid completely to prevent it from falling.

If the rotor is stopped: Target temperature

During centrifugation: Actual temperature

Deviation from set value Action

±3 °C Temperatures on the display are flashing.

±5 °C Periodic warning tone. Centrifugation is 

stopped automatically.

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temperature, 4 °C must be met via this continuous cooling in order to prevent the rotor chamber 

from freezing.

5.3.5 Continuous cooling

If the rotor stops, the rotor chamber will be maintained at the target temperature if the following 

requirements have been met:

• The centrifuge is switched on.

• The centrifuge lid is closed.

• The target temperature is lower than the ambient temperature.

• The centrifuge is not in standby mode.

During continuous cooling the following applies:

• The set and actual temperature are displayed alternately.

• Irrespective of the set temperature, the temperature does not go below 4 °C to prevent the 

rotor chamber from freezing and from increased condensation in the device.

• The temperature adjustment is slower because the rotor does not rotate during this process.

To end continuous cooling, open the centrifuge lid or press the standby key.

If the centrifuge is not used for more than 8 hours, the continuous cooling is switched off 

automatically (ECO shut-off). The device then switches to standby mode. This protects against 

ice formation in the rotor chamber and increased condensation in the device. With FastTemp you 

can quickly reach the desired temperature again (see p. 55).

You can also change from automatically switching off continuous cooling after 8 hours (ECO 

shut-off) to unlimited continuous cooling.

1. When the centrifuge lid is opened, press the temp and prog keys simultaneously.

Standby 8h appears in the display.

2. Press the fast temp key immediately.

Endless operation for continuous cooling is activated. Standby endless appears in the 

display.

3. To change back to Standby 8h, repeat the process.

Hint!

The centrifuge stops the cycle automatically if the rotor or the buckets have reached the set 

temperature. Therefore, there may be a delay of approx. 30 min between the display of the set 

temperature and the automatic end of the temperature control run.

Hint!

When using aerosol-tight buckets, always carry out a FastTemp run at low temperatures without 

a cap. There is a danger otherwise of the caps becoming fixed by suction due to a vacuum. Do 

not pull on the sealing clamps or hooks to loosen the cap. Adjust the temperature of the buckets 

to room temperature so that the caps can be removed easily.

NOTICE!

Ice formation and compressor overheating during continuous cooling.

 Switch the centrifuge off regularly to eliminate any ice formation by thawing.

 Regularly remove condensation from the rotor chamber using a soft, absorbent cloth.

 Empty and clean the condensation water tray regularly.

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5.4 Centrifuging

Each of the centrifuging variants described here must be preceded by the preparation described 

above (see Preparing for centrifugation on p. 51).

5.4.1 Centrifuging with preset time

Perform the following steps in the sequence described.

CAUTION!

Risk from incorrectly-loaded rotors and damaged/overloaded tubes!

 Before commencing centrifugation, follow the safety instructions relating to risks from 

asymmetrically loaded and/or overloaded rotors and from overloaded, damaged and/or open 

tubes (see Warnings for intended use on p. 43).

WARNING!

Risk of injury from improperly attached rotors, rotor lids and caps.

 Only centrifuge with firmly tightened rotor and rotor lid as well as with inserted carriers, 

buckets and correctly closed caps.

 If unusual noises occur when the centrifuge starts, the rotor, the rotor lid or a cap may not be 

properly secured. Immediately press the start/stop key to stop centrifuging.

1. Speed (rpm) setting: press once. g-force (rcf) setting: press repeatedly until the 

symbol additionally appears in the display.

The displayed g-force (rcf)/speed (rpm) flashes and can be set with the arrow keys.

For the g-force (rcf) setting also check the set radius (see Rotors on p. 13), 

(see Setting the radius on p. 60).

2. Use the arrow keys to set the g-force (rcf)/speed (rpm).

The new set value appears in the display.

3. Select the runtime setting and set it with the arrow keys.

4. Only 5804 R/5810 R: Select the temperature setting and set it with the arrow keys.

5. Start centrifugation.

• blinks in the display when the rotor is running.

• Only 5804 R/5810 R: The current temperature is displayed.

• The current g-force (rcf)/speed (rpm) of the rotor is displayed.

• You can display all set values for 2.5 s by pressing a parameter key (Temp, Speed, 

Time).

• You can terminate centrifugation early by pressing the start/stop key.

• After completion of the set time, the centrifuge stops automatically.

• During braking the elapsed centrifugation time is displayed flashing.

6. Open the centrifuge lid as soon as the key lights up.

Hint!

During the run you can modify the total run time, the temperature (only Centrifuge 5804 R/

5810 R) and the g-force (rcf)/speed (rpm) as well as the acceleration time and the braking time. 

The new parameters are adopted immediately. The time which has already elapsed is considered 

in the newly set total run time. Note that the shortest new total runtime which can be set is the 

time which has already elapsed plus 2 minutes.

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5.4.2 Centrifuging in continuous operation

Perform the following steps in the sequence described.

5.4.3 Short spin centrifugation

You can carry out a short spin centrifugation with the currently set or with the maximum 

g-force (rcf)/ speed (rpm) of the used rotor.

Setting the speed option

Starting the short spin centrifugation

1. Set the g-force (rcf)/speed (rpm) and possibly the temperature as previously 

described (see p. 57).

2. Select the runtime setting.

3. Set continuous operation below 1 min or above 99 min.

In the display  indicates continuous run.

4. Start centrifugation.

• blinks in the display when the rotor is running.

• If the centrifuge runs for more than 99 min, 99. appears in the display.

• Only 5804 R/5810 R: The current temperature is displayed.

• The current g-force (rcf)/speed (rpm) of the rotor is displayed.

5. End centrifugation after the desired time.

• During braking the elapsed centrifugation time is displayed flashing.

6. Open the centrifuge lid as soon as the key lights up.

 Press and hold down the key with the centrifuge lid open.

One of the following options appears in the display:

rpm max: the rotor accelerates up to its maximum g-force (rcf)/speed (rpm) 

(see Rotors on p. 13).

200 - rpm: the rotor only accelerates up to its set g-force (rcf)/speed (rpm).

 Press and hold down the key for more than 3 s with the centrifuge lid open to switch 

between the rpm max and 200 - rpm options.

The selected option appears in the display for 2 s and is retained.

1. If 200 - rpm is set, set the g-force (rcf)/ speed (rpm) for the short spin centrifugation 

(see p. 57).

2. Only 5804 R/5810 R: set the temperature (see p. 57).

3. Keep the key pressed to start the short spin centrifugation.

• SH appears in the display while the rotor is running.

• The time is counted upwards in seconds.

4. Release to end the short spin centrifugation.

Hint!

During the braking process, centrifuging can be restarted up to two more times by pressing the 

short key again.

5. Open the centrifuge lid as soon as the key is illuminated.

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5.4.4 Removing the rotor

Prerequisites

When attaching the rotor to or releasing it from the motor shaft, the temperature of the rotor and 

motor shaft must be within the range of 10 – 30°C.

1. Turn the rotor nut with the rotor key in a counterclockwise direction.

2. Remove the rotor by lifting it vertically.

3. Only 5804 R/5810 R: Switch off the centrifuge after use and empty the condensation water 

tray. Leave centrifuge lid fully opened and protect it against closing.

5.4.5 Standby mode

 You can switch between standby mode and ready state at any time when centrifugation is not 

performed by pressing the standby key.

Standby mode

• The display expires.

• The standby key lights red.

• Only 5804 R/5810 R: The rotor chamber is not cooled (see Continuous cooling on p. 56).

Ready state

• The centrifugation parameters are displayed.

• The standby key lights green.

• Only 5804 R/5810 R: The rotor chamber is cooled when the centrifuge lid is closed 

(see Continuous cooling on p. 56).

Hint!

 Swing-bucket rotors: remove the buckets before inserting and/or removing the rotor. Use 

both hands to pick up the rotor cross.

 Rotor F-35-48-17: remove the sleeves before inserting and/or removing the rotor. Use both 

hands to pick up the rotor.

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6 Operating controls and function

6 Operating controls and function

6.1 Setting the radius

When you control the rotational speed via the g-force (rcf, RCF), and not via the speed (rpm), the 

internal conversion of speed to g-force takes place by default with the largest radius of the used 

rotor (see Rotors on p. 13). You can adapt this radius to an applied adapter:

6.2 Setting the acceleration and braking times

You can set the acceleration and braking time in the levels 0 to 9 (see Tab. on p. 73). Level 9 is 

preset (shortest acceleration and braking time).

The device only shows the and symbols continually when levels 0 to 8 have been set.

6.3 Setting the start of run time (At set rpm)

The centrifuge can count down the set time either immediately from the start of centrifugation or 

only once 95% of the specified g-force (rcf)/speed (rpm) has been reached (At set rpm). The 

respective setting is indicated by the flashing triangle in the symbol above the display:

Prerequisites

The centrifuge lid is open.

When pressing the key, both triangles of the symbol will flash in turn.

1. Press several times until the symbol also appears in the display.

The current radius flashes.

2. Set the new radius.

3. Wait for 3 seconds (if the rotor is stopped: 10 seconds).

The changed g-force appears.

1. Press twice until the symbol for acceleration level (accel) appears in the display.

2. Select acceleration level 0 to 9.

3. Press once until the symbol for braking level (brake) appears in the display.

4. Select braking level 0 to 9.

 Braking level (brake) 0 corresponds to free deceleration.

Preset time: the set time is counted down immediately after the start of 

centrifugation.

At set rpm: the set time is counted down once 95% of the specified g-force (rcf)/

speed (rpm) has been reached.

 Hold down this key for at least 4 s to switch between the two settings, 

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6.4 Saving the program

You can save the current centrifugation parameters and functions (At set rpm, acceleration and 

braking times and radius) under up to 35 program numbers.

Prerequisites

Rotor stop.

6.5 Loading the program

Prerequisites

• Rotor stop.

6.6 Deleting the program

Prerequisites

• Rotor stop.

• The centrifuge lid is open.

1. Check the parameters and functions to be saved.

2. Press key twice.

The first free program number appears with P... in the display.

3. Select the program number (1...9,A...Z).

4. Press and hold key for 2 seconds.

ok appears in the display. The current centrifugation parameters and functions are 

saved under the selected program number.

Hint!

When you want to overwrite a saved program, you have to delete it before saving the new 

parameters (see Deleting the program on p. 61).

1. Press once.

Program number flashes:

• 0: centrifugation parameters and functions of the last run.

• 1...9, A...Z: stored programs.

2. Select the program number.

3. Closed centrifuge lid: centrifugation starts with the loaded centrifugation parameters 

and functions.

When the centrifuge lid is open, you can press the start/stop key to return to 

program 0 or exit the programming mode.

Hint!

If you change the centrifugation parameters during a run with a stored program, the centrifuge 

changes to program 0. The stored program remains unchanged.

You can also exit the stored program by loading program 0.

1. Press once.

The program number flashes.

2. Select the program number.

3. Within 10 seconds, keep key pressed for 2 seconds

The following text appears in the display: cleared.

The selected program is deleted. You can save new centrifugation parameters and 

functions under this program number.

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6.7 Special functions

6.7.1 Display operating hours

Requirement

Rotor stop.

6.7.2 Switching on/off the warning signal

6.7.3 Exiting the service functions

6.7.4 Controlling the centrifuge via the serial interface (optional)

Optionally, you can also control all centrifuge functions via a serial interface (RS 232 c). For this a 

retrofit must be carried out by Eppendorf Service. Only devices verified according to IEC 950 

must be connected to the serial interface.

 Press both keys simultaneously.

The previous total run time of the centrifuge (in hours) appears in the display

 Press both keys simultaneously to change the setting.

Alarm on or Alarm off appears in the display after 2 s.

 Press both keys simultaneously to exit a service program called by mistake.

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7 Maintenance

7 Maintenance

7.1 Maintenance

We recommend that the centrifuge with the associated rotors be checked at the latest every 12 

months by Technical Service during maintenance. Observe the relevant national regulations.

7.2 Prepare cleaning/disinfection

 Clean all accessible surfaces of the device and the accessories at least weekly and when 

contaminated.

 Clean the rotor regularly. This way the rotor is protected and the durability is prolonged.

 Furthermore, observe the notes on decontamination (see Decontamination before shipment 

on p. 66) when the device is sent to the authorized Technical Service for repairs.

The procedure described in the following chapter applies to the cleaning as well as to the 

disinfection or decontamination. The table below describes the steps required on top of this:

WARNING!

A defective gas spring is an insufficient support for the centrifuge lid.

A defective gas spring is an insufficient support for the centrifuge lid.

 Make sure that the centrifuge lid can be opened completely and that it will remain in this 

position.

 Regularly check the gas spring for its proper function.

 Have defective gas springs replaced immediately.

We recommend that the gas springs be replaced every 2 years by a service technician.

Cleaning Disinfecting/decontamination

1. Use a mild cleaning fluid to clean the 

accessible surfaces of the device and the 

accessories.

2. Carry out the cleaning as described in the 

following chapter.

1. Choose the disinfection method which 

corresponds to the legal regulations and 

guidelines in place for your range of 

application. For example, use alcohol 

(ethanol, isopropanol) or alcohol-based 

disinfectants.

2. Carry out the disinfection or 

decontamination as described in the 

following chapter.

3. Then clean the device and the accessories.

Hint!

If you have any further questions regarding the cleaning and disinfection or decontamination or 

regarding the cleaning fluid to be used, contact the Eppendorf AG Application Support. The 

contact details are provided on the back of this manual.

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7.3 Cleaning/disinfection

DANGER!

Electric shock as a result of penetration of liquid.

 Switch off the device and disconnect the power plug before starting cleaning or disinfection 

work.

 Do not allow any liquids to penetrate the inside of the housing.

 Do not spray clean/spray disinfect the housing.

 Only plug the device back in if it is completely dry, both inside and outside.

NOTICE!

Damage from the use of aggressive chemicals.

 Do not use any aggressive chemicals on the device or its accessories, such as strong and 

weak bases, strong acids, acetone, formaldehyde, halogenated hydrocarbons or phenol.

 If the device has been contaminated by aggressive chemicals, immediately clean it by means 

of a mild cleaning agent.

NOTICE!

Corrosion from aggressive cleaning agents and disinfectants.

 Do not use corrosive cleaning agents, aggressive solvents or abrasive polishes.

 Do not incubate the accessories in aggressive cleaning agents or disinfectants for a longer 

period of time.

NOTICE!

Damage from UV and other high-energy radiation.

 Do not use UV, beta, gamma, or any other high-energy radiation for disinfecting.

 Avoid storage in areas with strong UV radiation

Hint!

Autoclaving

Except for the rotor crosses A-4-81, S-4-72 and S-4-104, all rotors, rotor lids, buckets, carriers, 

caps and adapters can be autoclaved (121 °C, 20 min). 

After a maximum of 50 autoclaving cycles, the caps and, for QuickLock rotors, the seals must be 

replaced.

Do not use any stained, porose or otherwise defective seals. Also note the operating manual of 

the centrifuge and the supplement sheet on aerosol-tight centrifugation delivered together with 

the aerosol-tight rotors. 

The aerosol-tight rotor FA-45-30-11 can be autoclaved at 142°C for 2 hours to destroy prions. In 

this case note that the rotor lid must be replaced after each autoclaving.

Hint!

Aerosol tightness

Check that the seals are intact before use.

Only QuickLock rotor lid: Replace the sealing ring in the lid groove when it becomes worn.

Replace the rotor lids with screw cap when the sealing rings on the lid screw and in the lid groove 

become worn. 

The sealing rings require regular care to protect the rotors.

Aerosol-tight rotors should never be stored with lids screwed on!

In order to prevent damage, lightly lubricate the lid thread of the aerosol-tight rotors with pivot 

grease (order no. Int.: 5810 350.050/North America: 022634330).

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7.3.1 Cleaning and disinfecting the device

1. Open the lid. Switch off the device with the mains/power switch. Disconnect the power plug 

from the power supply.

2. Loosen the rotor nut by turning the rotor key counterclockwise.

3. Remove the rotor.

4. Clean and disinfect all accessible surfaces of the device, including the power cable, using a 

damp cloth and the recommended cleaning agents.

5. Thoroughly clean the rubber seal of the rotor chamber with water.

6. Rub the dry rubber seal with glycerine or talcum powder to prevent it from becoming brittle. 

Other components of the device, such as the lid latch, lid springs, motor shaft and rotor cone, 

must not be lubricated.

7. Clean the motor shaft with a soft, dry and lint-free cloth. Do not lubricate the motor shaft.

8. Check the motor shaft for damage.

9. Inspect the device for corrosion and damage.

10. Leave the centrifuge lid open when the device is not being used.

11. Only connect the device to the power supply if it is fully dry inside and out.

7.3.2 Cleaning and disinfecting the rotor

1. Inspect the rotor and accessories for damage and corrosion. Do not use any damaged rotors 

or accessories.

2. Clean and disinfect the rotors and accessories with the recommended cleaning agents.

3. Use a bottle brush to clean and disinfect the rotor bores.

4. Rinse the rotors and accessories thoroughly with distilled water. Rinse the rotor bores of 

fixed-angle rotors particularly thoroughly.

5. Place rotors and accessories on a cloth to dry. Place fixed-angle rotors with the rotor bores 

facing downwards to allow the bores to also dry.

6. Clean the rotor cone with a soft, dry and lint-free cloth. Do not lubricate the rotor cone.

7. Inspect the rotor cone for damage.

8. Place the dry rotor onto the motor shaft.

9. Tighten the rotor nut firmly by turning it clockwise with the rotor key.

10. Load the fixed-angle rotor with the cleaned adapters or the swing-bucket rotor with the 

cleaned buckets and adapters, if necessary.

11. Leave the rotor lid open when the rotor is not being used.

Hint!

Swing-bucket rotor

• Before cleaning the rotor, remove old pivot grease from grooves and pivots.

• Make sure that the grooves and pivots are clean. Dirty grooves and pivots prevent carriers 

from swinging out evenly.

• After cleaning, lubricate the pivots of the rotor and the grooves of the buckets with pivot 

grease (order no. Int.: 5810 350.050/North America: 022634330) so that the carriers can 

move freely in a swinging manner.

Hint!

After every 200 runs, the centrifuge displays clean rotor three times to remind you about the 

regular rotor cleaning.

Hint!

Do not immerse the rotor in liquid as liquid can get trapped inside the cavities.

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7.4 Additional service instructions for Centrifuge 5804 R/5810 R

 Empty and clean the condensation water tray regularly and especially after liquid spillage in 

the rotor chamber. Pull out the condensation water tray at the front right under the device.

 Clean the condensation water drain on a regular basis, e.g., using a bottle brush.

 Regularly free the rotor chamber ice formations via thawing, by leaving the centrifuge lid open 

or carrying out a short temperature control run at approx. 30 °C.

 Leave the centrifuge lid open when not in use for a long period.

Residual moisture can escape. The gas lid spring is relieved.

 Wipe up condensate in the rotor chamber using a soft, absorbent cloth.

 Remove dust deposits from the ventilation slits of the centrifuge using a brush or swab at the 

latest every six months. First switch off the device and remove the power plug.

7.5 Glass breakage

When using glass tubes there is a risk of glass breakage in the rotor chamber. The resulting glass 

splinters are swirled around in the rotor chamber during centrifugation and have a sandblasting 

effect on the rotor and accessories. The smallest glass particles become lodged in the rubber 

parts (e.g., the motor guide, the rotor chamber seal, and the rubber mats of adapters).

Effects of glass breakage in the rotor chamber:

• Fine black metal abrasion in the rotor chamber (in metal rotor chambers)

• The surfaces of the rotor chamber and accessories are scratched.

• The chemical resistance of the rotor chamber is reduced.

• Contamination of samples

• Wear on rubber parts

How to proceed in case of glass breakage

1. Remove all splinters and glass powder from the rotor chamber and accessories.

2. Thoroughly clean the rotor and rotor chamber. Thoroughly clean the bores of the fixed-angle 

rotors, in particular.

3. If required, replace the rubber mats and adapters to prevent any further damage.

4. Regularly check the rotor bores for deposits and damage.

7.6 Decontamination before shipment

If you are shipping the device to the authorized Technical Service for repairs or to your authorized 

dealer for disposal please note the following:

NOTICE!

Glass breakage in the rotor chamber

Glass tubes in the rotor chamber may break if the g-force is too high. Broken glass can damage 

the rotor, accessories and samples.

 Please note the manufacturer's information on the recommended centrifugation parameters 

(load and speed).

WARNING!

Risk to health from contaminated device

1. Observe the notes on the decontamination certificate. You find it as a PDF file on our website 

(www.eppendorf.com/decontamination).

2. Decontaminate all the parts you would like to dispatch.

3. Include the fully completed decontamination certificate in the package.

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8 Troubleshooting

8 Troubleshooting

If you cannot remedy an error with the recommended measures, please contact your local 

Eppendorf partner. The contact address can be found online at: www.eppendorf.com/worldwide.

8.1 Resetting the excess current switch

The 230 V and 120 V devices have built-in thermal excess-current switches which function as 

(all-pole) fuses. When the overload protection is actuated, these switch the power switch to OFF, 

but do not switch it on again automatically.

To switch on the excess current switch again, proceed as follows:

1. Switch off the centrifuge using the power switch.

2. Wait for at least 20 seconds and switch on the centrifuge again.

The excess current switch will be automatically reactivated and the centrifuge is ready for 

operation.

8.2 General errors

8.3 Error messages

If one of the following error messages appears, proceed as follows:

1. Remove fault (see Remedy).

2. Press open key to clear the error message.

3. If necessary, repeat centrifugation.

Some errors can have various causes. The actual cause is described in the message in the 

device display.

Symptom/message Cause Remedy

No display. No mains power connection.  Check the mains power connection.

No display. Power failure.  Check the mains fuse of the device 

(see Resetting the excess current switch 

on p. 67).

 Check the mains fuse of the laboratory.

Lid of the device cannot 

be opened.

Rotor is still running.  Wait for rotor to stop.

Lid of the device cannot 

be opened.

Power failure. 1. Check the mains fuse of the device 

(see Resetting the excess current switch 

on p. 67).

2. Check the mains fuse of the laboratory.

3. Activate the emergency lid release 

(see p. 69).

Clean rotor 200 runs.  Clean the rotor and chamber (see p. 63).

Centrifuge brakes during 

a short run centrifugation, 

although the short key is 

pressed.

The short key was released briefly more than 

twice (protective function for the drive).

 Press the short key continuously during a 

short run centrifugation.

Symptom/message Cause Remedy

No rotor

Centrifuge does not start 

up.

No rotor.  Insert the rotor.

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No rotor

Centrifuge does not start 

up.

Error in the drive or in the rotor detection.  Switch the centrifuge off and back on 

again after > 20 s.

Press Open Centrifuge lid could not be locked. 1. Press the open key.

2. Try again to close centrifuge lid.

Close lid Centrifuge lid not closed properly.  Close the centrifuge lid firmly.

Lift lid

The centrifuge lid does 

not open.

The centrifuge lid cannot open automatically.  Lift the centrifuge lid manually.

IMBAL

The centrifuge shakes 

when it starts up and 

switches off.

Rotor asymmetrically loaded.  Load the rotor symmetrically (see p. 51).

ROTOR

The centrifuge shakes 

when it starts up and 

switches off.

Rotor not screwed sufficiently tight. 1. Tighten the rotor nut (see p. 51).

2. Check the rotor cone and motor shaft for 

grooves and damage.

ROTOR

The centrifuge shakes 

when it starts up and 

switches off.

• Centrifuge was pushed.

• Table is not stable.

 Position the centrifuge on a stable table 

(see p. 48).

SPEED

Centrifuge switches off.

Nominal speed for rotor too high.  Enter the appropriate nominal speed 

(see p. 13).

change rotor The maximum service life of the rotor has 

been reached. The warning is displayed after 

98,000, 99,000 and 99,600 runs (3 times 

after each run). After 100,000 runs, it is 

displayed after every run.

 Contact Technical Service.

Temperature display 

flashes.

(only 5804 R/5810 R)

Temperature deviation from the set value: ±3 

°C.

 Check the settings.

 Wait until the target temperature has been 

reached.

 Check unhindered air circulation through 

the air slots.

 Thaw ice or switch off device and allow it 

to cool down.

Overtemp

(only 5804 R/5810 R)

Centrifuge switches off 

and issues a warning 

tone.

Temperature deviation from set value in the 

rotor chamber: ±5 °C.

 Check the settings.

 Check unhindered air circulation through 

the air slots.

 Thaw ice or switch off device and allow it 

to cool down.

Clear memory Program memory full.  Delete some programs (see p. 61).

Interrupt Power failure during a run.  Check the mains connection.

Error 1 Error in speed measuring system.  If this error message appears again, test 

with a different rotor.

Error 2 Imbalance sensor faulty.  Repeat the run.

Symptom/message Cause Remedy

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8.4 Emergency release

If the centrifuge lid cannot be opened, you can activate the emergency release manually.

You need the standard rotor key supplied with the centrifuge.

1. Disconnect the power plug.

2. Remove the plastic cover for the emergency release. This is located in the center on the front 

side of the device.

3. Insert the rotor key into the hexagonal opening behind until some resistance can be felt.

4. While keeping the rotor key pressed, turn it in a counterclockwise direction.

This will release the centrifuge lid.

5. Open the centrifuge lid.

6. Remove the rotor key and put the plastic covers back on.

Error 3 Error in speed measuring system.  Insert rotor and screw tight.

Error 3 Error in speed measuring system.  Allow the centrifuge to stand for 12 min 

when switched on until the open key 

lights up.

Error 4 Lid latch sensor faulty.  Switch the centrifuge off and back on 

again after > 20 s.

Error 5 Prohibited opening of lid or lid switch is 

defective during a run.

1. Wait for rotor to stop.

2. Open and close again the lid of the 

device.

3. Repeat the run.

Error 6 or overload Mains voltage too low.  Check the mains voltage.

Error 6 or overload • Converter overloaded.

• Brake faulty.

 Switch off centrifuge, allow to cool down 

for at least 5 min, and then switch on 

again.

Error 8 • Drive fault.

• Rotor loose.

• Motor defective.

1. Wait for rotor to stop.

2. Tighten the rotor.

3. Repeat the run.

Error 9 to Error 25 Electronics fault.  Switch the centrifuge off and back on 

again after > 20 s.

Symptom/message Cause Remedy

WARNING!

Risk of injury from rotating rotor.

 Wait until the rotor has come to a standstill before you operate the emergency release. The 

rotor can continue rotating for up to 8 min.

 To check, look through the inspection glass in the centrifuge lid.

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9 Transport, storage and disposal

9 Transport, storage and disposal

9.1 Transport

 Remove the rotor from the centrifuge before transport.

 Use the original packaging for transport.

9.2 Storage

9.3 Disposal

In case the product is to be disposed of, the relevant legal regulations are to be observed. 

Information on the disposal of electrical and electronic devices in the European 

Community:

Within the European Community, the disposal of electrical devices is regulated by national 

regulations based on EU Directive 2002/96/EC pertaining to waste electrical and electronic 

equipment (WEEE). 

According to these regulations, any devices supplied after August 13, 2005, in the 

business-to-business sphere, to which this product is assigned, may no longer be disposed of in 

municipal or domestic waste. To document this, they have been marked with the following 

identification: 

Because disposal regulations may differ from one country to another within the EU, please 

contact your supplier if necessary. 

CAUTION!

Bodily injury due to lifting and carrying heavy loads

The device is heavy. Lifting and carrying the device can lead to back injuries.

 The device must be transported by least two people.

 Use a transport aid (e.g., dolly) to transport the device longer distances.

Air temperature Relative humidity Atmospheric 

pressure

General transport -25 °C – 60 °C 10 % – 75 % 30 kPa – 106 kPa

Air freight -20 °C – 55 °C 10 % – 75 % 30 kPa – 106 kPa

Air temperature Relative humidity Atmospheric 

pressure

In transport packaging -25 °C – 55 °C 10 % – 75 % 70 kPa – 106 kPa

Without transport 

packaging

-5 °C – 45 °C 10 % – 75 % 70 kPa – 106 kPa

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10 Technical data

10 Technical data

10.1 Power supply

10.2 Ambient conditions

10.3 Weight/dimensions

Power connection: 230 V, 50 to 60 Hz

120 V, 60 Hz

Current consumption: 5804/5810 (230 V):

5804/5810 (120 V):

5804 R/5810 R (230 V):

5804 R/5810 R (120 V), 20 A:

5804 R/5810 R (120 V), 15 A:

6 A

11 A

9 A/10 A

16 A

12 A

Power consumption: 5804/5810 (230 V):

5804/5810 (120 V):

5804 R/5810 R (230 V):

5804 R/5810 R (120 V), 20 A:

5804 R/5810 R (120 V), 15 A:

max. 900 W

max. 950 W

max. 1650 W

max. 1650 W

max. 1300 W

EMC: Interference emission (radio interference) EN 61326-1 Class A

EMC: Noise immunity EN 61326

Overvoltage category: II

Fuses: 5804/5810 (230 V):

5804/5810 (120 V):

5804 R/5810 R (230 V):

5804 R/5810 R (120 V), 20 A:

5804 R/5810 R (120 V), 15 A:

Excess current switch 12 A

Excess current switch 12 A

Excess current switch 12 A

Excess current switch 18 A

Excess current switch 15 A

Environment: For indoor use only.

Ambient temperature: 5804/5810:

5804 R/5810 R:

2 to 40°C

15 to 35°C

Max. relative humidity: 75%, non-condensing humidity

Atmospheric pressure: Use up to an altitude of 2000 m above MSL.

Degree of pollution: 2

Dimensions

(W × D × H)

5804 466 × 550 × 337 mm (18.4 × 21.7 × 13.3 in.)

Depth of footprint: 496 mm (19.5 in.)

5804 R 634 × 550 × 342 mm (25.0 × 21.7 × 13.5 in.)

Depth of footprint: 496 mm (19.5 in.)

5810 535 × 608 × 345 mm (21.1 × 21.1 × 13.6 in.)

Depth of footprint: 536 mm (21.1 in.)

5810 R 700 × 608 × 345 mm (27.6 × 23.9 × 13.6 in.)

Depth of footprint: 536 mm (21.1 in.)

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The noise level was measured according to DIN EN ISO 3745 frontally in a sound measuring 

room with accuracy class 1 at a distance of 1 m from the device and at lab bench height.

10.4 Application parameters

Weight without rotor 5804 55 kg (121 lb.)

5804 R 80 kg (176 lb.)

5810 68 kg (150 lb.)

5810 R 99 kg (218 lb.)

Rotor

A-4-81 

(4 × 500 mL)

A-4-44 

(4 × 100 mL)

F-34-6-38 

(6 × 85 mL)

Noise level 5804 - < 67 dB(A) < 51 dB(A)

5804 R - < 56 dB(A) < 58 dB(A)

5810 < 65 dB(A) < 65 dB(A) < 53 dB(A)

5810 R < 56 dB(A) < 56 dB(A) < 59 dB(A)

Runtime: 1 to 99 min, adjustable in 1 min increments.

infinite ( )

Temperature (only 5804 R/

5810 R):

-9°C to 40°C

Relative centrifugal force 

(RCF or rcf):

10 to 20,913 × g

adjustable up to 3,000 × g in 10 × g increments, thereafter in 

100 × g increments.

Speed: 200 to 14,000 rpm,

adjustable up to 5,000 rpm<Sup/> in 10 rpm<Sup/>, 

afterwards in 100 rpm increments.

Max. load: 5804/5804 R:

5810/5810 R:

4 × 250 mL

4 × 750 mL

Max. kinetic energy: 5804/5810:

5804 R:

 5810 R:

19,000 Nm (11,000 rpm)

19,000 Nm (11,000 rpm)

23,000 Nm (12,000 rpm)

Test log mandatory in Germany: Yes

Permitted density of the centrifugate 

(at max. g-force/rpm and max. load):

1.2 g/mL

Standardized interface (optional) RS 232 C

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Deceleration times according to DIN 58 970

Tab. 2: Approximate deceleration times of the different rotors for the levels 0 to 9 (in seconds) 

for 230 V devices

These values are to be considered as guidelines. Level 9 means "strongest braking", level 0 

means "free deceleration". Considerable fluctuations can occur depending upon the condition of 

the device and the load. The deceleration times for the 230 and 120 V devices are almost 

identical.

5804/

5804 R

5810/5810 

R

Rotor 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

-  A-4-81 532 189 174 143 131 109 95 85 59 31

-  A-4-81- MTP/

Flex

643 191 174 142 131 110 94 83 58 30

-  A-4-62 740 190 170 140 130 110 95 85 55 26

-  A-4-62-MTP 620 190 170 140 130 110 95 85 55 26

  A-4-44 470 300 270 220 200 140 100 75 45 23

-  A-2-DWP-AT 857 231 202 176 157 135 

μL

112 102 69 39

  A-2-DWP 304 174 130 118 100 75 51 44 32 14

  FA-45-6-30 759 423 322 231 205 178 148 113 93 58

  F-34-6-38 880 370 280 190 170 150 125 95 75 54

  FA-45-30-11 240 140 70 45 35 30 25 22 19 18

  F-45-30-11 240 140 70 45 35 30 25 22 19 18

  F-45-48-PCR 169 119 60 41 31 26 22 19 17 16

  T-60-11 800 280 140 95 70 55 45 40 36 36

-  S-4-104 680 192 169 147 130 112 68 46 37 32

  S-4-72 360 238 191 168 148 117 56 32 21 15

  FA-45-48-11 454 269 141 98 76 62 46 40 35 31

  FA-45-20-17 550 342 178 123 97 80 58 51 45 40

  F-35-48-17 16 26 40 72 140 185 211 243 304 228

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11 Ordering information

11 Ordering information

11.1 Centrifuge 5804/5804 R

Please refer to our catalogue.

11.2 Centrifuge 5810/5810 R

11.3 Rotors and accessories

11.3.1 Rotor A-4-81 (only 5810/5810 R)

Rotor A-4-81, 500 mL bucket

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

5804 000.013

5804 000.137

022622552

022622501

Centrifuge 5804

without rotor

230 V/50 – 60 Hz 

120 V, 50 Hz – 60 Hz 

5805 000.017

5805 000.130

5805 000.530

022623559

022623508

022625080

Centrifuge 5804 R

refrigerated, without rotor

230 V/50 – 60 Hz 

120 V/50 – 60 Hz, 15 A 

120 V/50 – 60 Hz, 20 A 

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

5810 000.017

5810 000.130

022625055

022625004

Centrifuge 5810

without rotor

230 V/50 – 60 Hz 

120 V/50 – 60 Hz, with US-plug

5811 000.010

5811 000.134

5811 000.533

022625551

022625501

022625101

Centrifuge 5810 R

refrigerated, without rotor

230 V/50 – 60 Hz 

120 V/50 – 60 Hz, 15 A, with US-plug

120 V/50 – 60 Hz, 20 A, with US-plug

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

5810 718.007

5810 743.001

022638602

022638611

Rotor A-4-81

for 500 mL rectangular buckets or MTP/Flex-buckets

incl. 4 × 500 mL rectangular buckets 

without buckets

5810 730.007 022638629

Rectangular bucket 500 mL

Set of 4

5810 724.007 022638661

Aerosol-tight cap

for 500 mL rectangular buckets, 2 pieces

5810 733.006 022638670

Replacement cap sealing for aerosol-tight caps

for 500 mL rectangular buckets, 4 pieces

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Rotor A-4-81, MTP/Flex carrier

5810 745.004

5810 746.000

5810 720.001

5825 717.007

5810 748.003

5810 721.008

5810 722.004

5810 723.000

5810 739.004

5825 722.000

5810 728.002

022638704

022638707

022638700

022638718

022638721

022638726

022638742

022638769

022638904

022638921

022638785

Adapter

for 500 mL rectangular buckets

for 20 sample tubes (1.5/2.0 mL, max. Ø 11 mm), set of 2

for 20 blood collection tubes (1.2 – 5 mL, max. Ø 11 mm), set of 2

for 24 tubes (2.6 – 7 mL, max. Ø 13 mm), set of 2

for 18 tubes (5 mL, Monovette, max. Ø 13 mm), set of 2

for 16 blood collection tubes (3 – 15 mL, max. Ø 16 mm), set of 2

for 16 tubes (7 – 17 mL, max. Ø 17.5 mm), set of 2

for 12 conical tubes (15 mL, max. Ø 17.5 mm), set of 2

for 5 conical tubes (50 mL, max. Ø 31 mm), set of 2

for 5 Centriprep Centrifugal Filter Units (max. Ø 31 mm), set of 2

for 1 bottle (180 – 250 mL, max. Ø 62 mm), set of 2

for 1 bottle (400 mL, max. Ø 81 mm), set of 2

5804 737.008 022654373

Adapter

for 50 mL skirted conical tubes, set of 8

5810 734.002 022638688

Replacement rubber mat

for adapters for 500 mL rectangular buckets

set of 4

5810 735.009 022638696

Replacement clamp

for adapters for 500 mL rectangular buckets

2 pieces

5810 729.009

5820 707.003

022638653

022638657

Wide-neck bottle

for Rotor A-4-81

400 mL, set of 2

500 mL, rectangular, set of 2

5810 718.309 022664174 Rotor key

for Rotor A-4-81

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

5810 725.003 022638807

Rotor A-4-81-MTP/Flex

Swing-bucket rotor, incl. 4 MTP/Flex buckets

5810 741.009

5810 742.005

022638840

022638866

Retrofit kit MTP/Flex buckets for Rotor A-4-81 or A-4-81-MTP/Flex

for use with IsoRack and cell culture flask adapters as well as MTP and DWP

set of 4

set of 2

5825 708.008

5825 709.004

022638980

022638998

IsoRack adapter 

for 24 × 0.5 mL tubes in the IsoRack, set of 2

for 24 × 1.5/2.0 mL tubes in the IsoRack, set of 2

5825 721.004 022510070

IsoRack starter set for Flex buckets

2 × IsoRack Adapter, 2 × IsoRacks with lid, 2 × cool packs (0 °C IsoPack)

for 0.5 mL and 1.5/2.0 mL sample tubes

5825 711.009

5825 713.001

022638947

022638955

Adapter

used in A-4-81-MTP/Flex, A-4-62-MTP, A-2-DWP-AT and A-2-DWP

for 96-well PCR plates, set of 2

for 384-well PCR plates, set of 2

5825 706.005 022638963

Adapter

used in A-4-81-MTP/Flex, A-4-62-MTP and A-2-DWP

CombiSlide Adapter, set of 2

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Rotor A-4-81, bucket for conical tubes

11.3.2 Rotor A-4-62 and A-4-62-MTP (only 5810/5810 R)

Rotor A-4-62

5825 719.000 5825719000

Adapter

used in A-4-81-MTP/Flex and A-4-62-MTP

for 1 cell culture bottle, set of 2

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

5825 730.003 022638614

Bucket for A-4-81

for 7 50 mL conical tubes, set of 4

5820 718.005 5820718005

Adapter

used in FA-45-6-30

for 15 mL conical tubes, set of 7

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

5810 709.008 022638009

Rotor A-4-62

incl. 4 x 250 mL rectangular buckets

5810 716.004 022638084

Rectangular bucket 250 mL

Set of 4

5810 710.006 022638033

Aerosol-tight caps

for 250 mL rectangular buckets, set of 2

5810 713.005 022638017

Spare sealing for aerosol-tight caps

for 250 mL rectangular buckets

Set of 4

5810 751.004

5810 750.008

5810 752.000

5810 753.007

5810 754.003

5810 756.006

5810 757.002

5810 759.005

5810 760.003

5810 761.000

5810 770.009

5810 755.000

5810 758.009

5810 763.002

022638220

022638203

022638246

022638262

022638301

022638327

022638360

022638386

022638408

022638424

022638441

022638289

022638343

022638351

Adapter

for 250 mL rectangular buckets

for 16 sample tubes (1.5/2.0 mL, max. Ø 11 mm), set of 2

for 25 tubes (1.2 – 5 mL, max. Ø 11 mm), set of 2

for 15 tubes (2.6 – 7 mL, max. Ø 13 mm), set of 2 

for 12 tubes (3 – 15 mL, max. Ø 16 mm), set of 2

for 12 tubes (7 – 17 mL, max. Ø 17.5 mm), set of 2

for 8 tubes (7 – 18 mL, max. Ø 20 mm), set of 2

for 4 tubes (18 – 30 mL, max. Ø 26 mm), set of 2

for 4 tubes (30 – 50 mL, max. Ø 31 mm), set of 2

for 2 tubes (50 – 75 mL, max. Ø 35 mm), set of 2

for 1 tube (80 – 120 mL, max. Ø 45 mm), set of 2

for 1 bottle (180 – 250 mL, max. Ø 62 mm), set of 2

for 9 conical tubes (15 mL, max. Ø 17.5 mm), set of 2

for 3 conical tubes (50 mL, max. Ø 31 mm), set of 2

for 4 conical tubes (50 mL), operation w/o aerosol-tight cap, set of 2

5804 737.008 022654373

Adapter

for 50 mL skirted conical tubes, set of 8

5810 782.007 022638483

Replacement rubber mat

for adapters for 250 mL rectangular buckets

Set of 4

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Rotor A-4-62-MTP

11.3.3 Rotor A-4-44

5810 781.000 022662431

Replacement clamp

for adapters for 250 mL rectangular buckets

Set of 2

5810 783.003 022638459

Replacement rubber mat

for adapter 5810 770.009/022638441

Set of 4

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

5810 711.002 022638041

Rotor A-4-62-MTP

incl. 4 MTP buckets

5810 702.003 022638068

Replacement MTP bucket for A-4-62

for 4 MTP or 1 DWP

Set of 4

5825 711.009

5825 713.001

022638947

022638955

Adapter

used in A-4-81-MTP/Flex, A-4-62-MTP, A-2-DWP-AT and A-2-DWP

for 96-well PCR plates, set of 2

for 384-well PCR plates, set of 2

5825 706.005 022638963

Adapter

used in A-4-81-MTP/Flex, A-4-62-MTP and A-2-DWP

CombiSlide Adapter, set of 2

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

5804 709.004 022637401

Rotor A-4-44

incl. 4 x 100 mL rectangular buckets

5804 741.005 022637436

Rectangular bucket 100 mL

set of 4

5804 712.005 022637428

Aerosol-tight cap

for 100 mL rectangular buckets, set of 2

5804 713.001 022637444

4 Replacement gasket for aerosoltight caps

for 100 mL rectangular buckets, set of 4

5804 751.000

5804 750.004

5804 752.007

5804 753.003

5804 754.000

5804 756.002

5804 757.009

5804 759.001

5804 760.000

5804 761.006

5804 755.006

5804 717.007

5804 758.005

5804 718.003

022637525

022637509

022637541

022637568

022637584

022637622

022637649

022637681

022637703

022637720

022637606

022637614

022637665

022637673

Adapter for 100 mL rectangular bucket

for 12 sample tubes (1.5/2.0 mL, max. Ø 11 mm), set of 2

for 14 tubes (1.2 – 5 mL, max. Ø 11 mm), set of 2

for 9 tubes (2.6 – 7 mL, max. Ø 13 mm), set of 2

for 7 tubes (3 – 15 mL, max. Ø 16 mm), set of 2

for 6 tubes (7 – 17 mL, max. Ø 17.5 mm), set of 2

for 4 tubes (7 – 18 mL, max. Ø 20 mm), set of 2

for 2 tubes (18 – 30 mL, max. Ø 26 mm), set of 2

for 1 tube (30 – 50 mL, max. Ø 31 mm), set of 2

for 1 tube (50 – 75 mL, max. Ø 35 mm), set of 2

for 1 tube (80 – 100 mL, max. Ø 45 mm), set of 2

for 4 conical tubes (15 mL, max. Ø 17.5 mm), set of 2

for 2 conical tubes (15 mL, max. Ø 17.5 mm), set of 2

for 1 conical tube (50 mL, max. Ø 31 mm), set of 2

for 1 conical tube (50 mL, max. Ø 31 mm), set of 2

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11.3.4 Rotor A-2-DWP-AT (only 5810/5810 R)

Aerosol impermeability tested and certified by the Centre of Emergency Preparedness and 

Response, Health Protection Agency, Porton Down (UK).

11.3.5 Rotor A-2-DWP

5804 737.008 022654373

Adapter

for 50 mL skirted conical tubes, set of 8

5804 782.003 022662503

Rubber mat

for adapters of Rotor A-4-44

Set of 4

5804 781.007 022662511

Replacement clamp

for adapters of rotor A-4-44

Set of 2

5804 706.005 022637452

Bucket for A-4-44

for 2 Falcon tubes (50 mL, max. Ø 31 mm), set of 4

5804 728.009 022637479

Adapter

Form inserts for buckets with conical tubes

for 1 conical tube (50 mL, max. Ø 31 mm), set of 8

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

5820 710.004 5820710004

Rotor A-2-DWP-AT

incl. 2 buckets, 2 aerosol-tight caps and 2 plate holders

5820 711.000 5820711000

Bucket for rotor A-2-DWP-AT

2 pieces

5820 713.003 5820713003

Aerosol-tight bucket cap, Rotor A-2-DWP-AT

2 pieces

5820 705.000 5820705000

Spare seal for aerosoltight cap

2 pieces

5820 756.004 5820756004

Plate holder for plate bucket

for rotor S-4-104 and Rotor A-2-DWP-AT

Set of 2 pieces

5825 711.009

5825 713.001

022638947

022638955

Adapter

used in A-4-81-MTP/Flex, A-4-62-MTP, A-2-DWP-AT and A-2-DWP

for 96-well PCR plates, set of 2

for 384-well PCR plates, set of 2

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

5804 740.009 022638564

Rotor A-2-DWP

Deepwell plates rotor, incl. 2 buckets 

5804 743.008 022638556

Deepwell plate bucket

used in A-2-DWP

set of 2

5825 718.003 5825718003

SBS adapter

for plates with rims in the SBS format

Set of 2

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11.3.6 Rotor FA-45-6-30

Aerosol impermeability tested and certified by the Centre of Emergency Preparedness and 

Response, Health Protection Agency, Porton Down (UK).

11.3.7 Rotor F-34-6-38

5825 708.008

5825 709.004

022638980

022638998

IsoRack adapter 

for 24 × 0.5 mL tubes in the IsoRack, set of 2

for 24 × 1.5/2.0 mL tubes in the IsoRack, set of 2

5825 711.009

5825 713.001

022638947

022638955

Adapter

used in A-4-81-MTP/Flex, A-4-62-MTP, A-2-DWP-AT and A-2-DWP

for 96-well PCR plates, set of 2

for 384-well PCR plates, set of 2

5825 706.005 022638963

Adapter

used in A-4-81-MTP/Flex, A-4-62-MTP and A-2-DWP

CombiSlide Adapter, set of 2

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

5820 715.006 5820715006

Rotor FA-45-6-30

aerosol-tight*, aluminum, 45° angle, 6 places, for 15/ 50 mL conical tubes, incl. 

rotor lid (aluminum)

5820 716.002 5820716002

Rotor lid for FA-45-6-30

aerosol-tight, aluminum 

5418 709.008 022652109

Seal for rotor lid

FA-45-18-11 (5418/5418 R), FA-45-6-30 (5804/5804 R/5810/5810 R)

set of 5 pieces

5820 717.009

5820 720.000

5820 721.006

5820 722.002

5820 730.005

5820 726.008

5820 725.001

5820 728.000 

5820 727.004

5820 729.007

5820717009

5820720000

5820721006

5820722002

5820730005

5820726008

5820725001

5820728000 

5820727004

5820729007

Adapter

used in rotor FA-45-6-30

for 1 conical tubes 15 mL (max. Ø 17 mm), set of 2 pieces

for 1 Oak Ridge 16 mL (max. Ø 18 mm), set of 2 pieces

for 1 Oak Ridge 30 mL (max. Ø 26 mm), set of 2 pieces

for 1 Oak Ridge 35 mL (max. Ø 30 mm), set of 2 pieces

for 1 tube 5 mL (max. Ø 17 mm, set of 2 pieces

for 1 round-bottom and blood collection tube (13 mm x 75 mm), set of 2 pieces

for 1 round-bottom and blood collection tube (13 mm x 100 mm), set of 2 pieces

for 1 Oak Ridge 10 mL, round-bottom and blood collection tube 

(13 mm x 75 mm), set of 2 pieces

for 1 round-bottom and blood collection tube (16 mm x 100 mm), set of 2 pieces

for 1 round-bottom and blood collection tube (17,5 mm x 100 mm), set of 2 pieces

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

5804 727.002 022637207

Rotor F-34-6-38 

34° angle, 6 places for 85 mL tubes, incl. rotor lid

5804 727.509 022662961 Rotor lid for F-34-6-38

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11.3.8 Rotor FA-45-30-11 and rotor F-45-30-11

11.3.9 Rotor F-45-48-PCR

11.3.10 Rotor T-60-11

5804 770.005

5804 777.000

5804 738.004

5804 739.000

5804 771.001

5804 776.003

5804 772.008

5804 773.004

5804 774.000

5804 775.007

022637215

5804777000

022637279

022637282

022637223

022637274

022637231

022637240

022637258

022637266

Adapter

used in F-34-6-38

for 4 sample tubes 1.5/2.0 mL (max. Ø 11 mm), set of 2

for 1 tube 5 mL (max. Ø 17 mm), set of 2 pieces

for 3 round-bottom and blood collection tubes (13 x 75 mm), set of 2 pieces

for 3 round-bottom and blood collection tubes (13 x 100 mm), set of 2 pieces

for 2 tubes (7 bis 15 mL, max. Ø 16 mm), set of 2

for 1 conical tube (15 mL, max. Ø 17 mm), set of 2

for 1 tube (15 bis 18 mL, max. Ø 18 mm), set of 2

for 1 tube (20 bis 30 mL, max. Ø 26 mm), set of 2

for 1 tube (50 mL, max. Ø 29 mm), set of 2

for 1 conical tube (50 mL, max. Ø 29.5 mm), set of 2

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

5804 726.006 022637100

Rotor FA-45-30-11

aerosol-tight*, 45° angle, 30 places for 1.5/2.0 mL tubes, incl. rotor lid (aluminum)

5804 736.001 022637126

Rotor lid for FA-45-30-11

aerosol-tight, aluminum 

5804 715.004 022637002

Rotor F 45-30-11

45° angle, 30 places for 1.5/2.0 mL tubes, incl. rotor lid (aluminum)

5804 715.403 022662970

Rotor lid for F-45-30-11

not aerosol-tight, aluminum

5425 715.005

5425 717.008

5425 716.001

022636260

022636243

022636227

Adapter

used in FA-45-30-11 and F-45-30-11

for 1 PCR tube (0.2 mL, max. Ø 6 mm), set of 6

for 1 sample tube (0.4 mL, max. Ø 6 mm), set of 6 

for 1 sample tube (0.5 mL, max. Ø 6 mm) or 1 Microtainer (0.6 mL, 

max. Ø 8 mm), set of 6 

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

5804 735.005 022638581

Rotor F-45-48-PCR

45° angle, for 6 x 8-tube strips, 6 x 5-tube strips or 48 x 0.2 mL PCR tubes

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

5804 730.003 022638505

Rotor T 60-11

for 60 × 1.5/2.0 mL tubes

incl. rotor lid, and 6 adapters for 1.5/2 mL sample tubes

5804 731.000

5804 732.006

022638521

022638548

Adapter

used in T-60-11

for 10 sample tubes (1,5/2,0 mL, max. Ø 11 mm), set of 6

for 20 sample tubes (0.4 mL, max. Ø 6 mm), set of 6

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

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11.3.11 Rotor S-4-104

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

5820 740.000 5820740000

Rotor S-4-104

4 × 750 mL

incl. 4 round buckets 750 mL for Centrifuges 5810/5810 R

5825 740.009

5825 739.000

5825 738.004 

5825 736.001 

5825 743.008 

5825 734.009

5825 733.002

5825 732.006

5825 741.005

5825 745.000

5825 744.004

5825740009

5825739000

5825738004 

5825736001 

5825743008 

5825734009

5825733002

5825732006

5825741005

5825745000

5825744004

Adapter

used in rotor S-4-104

for 50 tubes 1,5 mL/2,0 mL (max. Ø 11 mm), set of 2 pieces 

for 14 tubes 5 mL (max. Ø 17 mL), set of 2 pieces 

for 23 round-bottom tubes and blood collection tubes (13 mm x 75 - 100 mm), 

set of 2 pieces

for 20 round-bottom tubes and blood collection tubes (16 mm x 75 - 100 mm), 

set of 2 pieces

for 20 round-bottom tubes and blood collection tubes (17,5 mm x 100 mm), 

set of 2 pieces

for 14 conical tubes 15 mL (max. Ø 17 mm), set of 2 pieces

for 7 conical tubes 50 mL (max. Ø 30 mm), set of 2 pieces

for 5 skirted conical tubes (max. Ø 30 mm), set of 2 pieces

for 1 tube 175 - 250 mL (max. Ø 62 mm), set of 2 pieces

for 1 Corning 500 mL Centrifuge Tube (max. Ø 96 mL), set of 2 pieces

for 1 wide-neck bottle 750 mL (max. Ø 102 mL), set of 2 pieces 

5820 708.000 5820708000

Wide-neck bottle 

for rotor S-4-104

750 mL, set of 2

5820 742.003

5820 741.007

5820742003

5820741007

Bucket 750 mL

for rotor S-4-104

Set of 2

Set of 4

5820 744.006

5820 743.000

5820744006

5820743000

Plate bucket (aerosol-tight, capable)

for rotor S-4-104

Set of 2

Set of 4

5820 746.009

5820 745.002

5820746009

5820745002

Plate bucket

for rotor S-4-104

Set of 2

Set of 4

5820 747.005 5820747005

Aerosol-tight caps for 750 mL rectangular buckets

for rotor S-4-104

Set of 2 pieces

5820 749.008 5820749008

Spare sealings for 750 mL rectangular buckets

for rotor S-4-104

Set of 4 pieces

5820 748.001 5820748001

Aerosol-tight caps for plate bucket (aerosol-tight, capable)

for rotor S-4-104

set of 2 pieces

5820 756.004 5820756004

Plate holder for plate bucket

for rotor S-4-104 and Rotor A-2-DWP-AT

Set of 2 pieces

5820 750.006 5820750006

Spare sealings for plate buckets (aerosol-tight, capable)

for rotor S-4-104

Set of 4 pieces

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11.3.12 Rotor S-4-72

11.3.13 Rotor F-35-48-17

11.3.14 FA-45-48-11 rotor

5820 751.002 5820751002

MFC bucket

for rotor S-4-104

Set of 2 pieces

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

5804 746.007 5804746007

Rotor S-4-72

4 × 250 mL

incl. 4 round buckets 250 mL for Centrifuges 5804/5804 R/5810/5810 R

5804 794.001

5804 793.005

5804 789.008 

5804 791.002 

5804 792.009 

5804 783.000

5804 784.006

5804 785.002

5804 787.005

5804794001

5804793005

5804789008 

5804791002 

5804792009 

5804783000

5804784006

5804785002

5804787005

Adapter

used in rotor S-4-72

for 26 tubes 1,5/2,0 mL (max. Ø 11 mm), set of 2 pieces 

for 8 tubes 5 mL (max. Ø 17 mm), set of 2 pieces 

for 14 round-bottom und blood collection tubes (13 mm x 75 - 100 mm), set of 

2 pieces 

for 13 round-bottom und blood collection tubes (16 mm x 75 - 100 mm), set of 

2 pieces 

for 12 round-bottom und blood collection tubes (17,5 mm x 100 mm), set of 

2 pieces 

for 8 conical tubes 15 mL (max. Ø 17 mm), set of 2 pieces

for 4 conical tubes 50 mL (max. Ø 30 mm), set of 2 pieces

for 2 conical tubes 15 mL, 50 mL (max. Ø 17 mm, Ø 30 mm), set of 2 pieces

for 1 tube 175 - 250 mL (max. Ø 62 mm), set of 2 pieces

5804 747.003 5804747003

Buckets 250 mL

for Rotor S-4-72

Set of 4

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

5820 771.003 5820771003

Rotor F-35-48-17

incl. 24 steel sleeves and adapter

for 24 x 15 mL tubes for Centrifuges 5804/5804 R/5810/5810 R

5820 772.000 5820772000

Rotor F-35-48-17

incl. 48 steel sleeves and adapter

for 48 x 15 mL tubes for Centrifuges 5804/5804 R/5810/5810 R

5820 774.002 5820774002

Steel sleeves incl. adapter

for Rotor F-35-48-17

for 36 conical tubes 15 mL and 48 round-bottom and blood collection tube 

(max. Ø 16 mm x 100 mm), set of 24 pieces

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

5820 760.001 5820760001

Rotor FA-45-48-11

aersosol-tight, for 48 x 1.5/2 mL tubes, incl. aerosol-tight rotor lid for Centrifuges 

5804/5804 R/5810/5810 R

5820 761.008 5820761008

Spare lid, aerosol-tight

for rotor FA-45-48-11

1 piece

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

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11.3.15 Rotor FA-45-20-17

11.3.16 Miscellaneous

5820 767.006 5820767006

Seal for rotor lid

FA-45-24-11-Kit (5427 R/5430/5430 R), FA-45-48-11, FA-45-20-17 (5804/5804 R/

5810/5810 R)

Set of 5 pieces

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

5820 765.003 5820765003

Rotor FA-45-20-17

aersosol-tight, for 20 x 5 mL tubes, incl. aerosol-tight rotor lid for Centrifuges 

5804/5804 R/5810/5810 R

5820 766.000 5820766000

Spare lid, aerosol-tight

for rotor FA-45-20-17

1 piece

5820 767.006 5820767006

Seal for rotor lid

FA-45-24-11-Kit (5427 R/5430/5430 R), FA-45-48-11, FA-45-20-17 (5804/5804 R/

5810/5810 R)

Set of 5 pieces

5820 768.002

5820 769.009

5820768002

5820769009

Adapter

used in rotor FA-45-12-17 (5427 R), FA-45-16-17 (5430/5430 R), FA-45-20-17 

(5804/5804 R/5810/5810 R)

for 1 tube 1,5 mL/2,0 mL (max. Ø 11 mm), set of 10 pieces 

for 1 Cryo tube, set of 10 pieces

5820 770.007 5820770007

Adapter

used in Rotor FA-45-12-17 (5427 R), FA-45-16-17 (5430/5430 R), FA-45-20-17 

(5804/5804 R/5810/5810 R)

for 1 HPLC vial, set of 10 pieces

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

5804 720.008 022639021

Rotor stand

suitable for all rotors of Centrifuge 5804/5804 R/5810/5810 R 

5810 350.050 022634330

Pivot grease

Tube 20 mL 

5810 350.018 022664166

Rotor key

Standard

5811 001.068 022662678 Tray for condensation water

on request

on request

on request

on request

Conversion kit for RS 232 interface

For Centrifuge 5804

For Centrifuge 5804 R

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

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Power cable for Centrifuge 5804 and Centrifuge 5810

Power cable for Centrifuge 5804 R and Centrifuge 5810 R

Connecting cable for Centrifuge 5804 / 5804 R and 5810 / 5810 R with rolling cabinet with 

transformer

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

0113 200.111

0013 594.490

0013 613.952

0013 592.454

0113 200.863

5804 652.002

0013 613.973

–

–

–

–

022664999

–

–

Mains/power cable 

230 V/50 Hz, Europe

230 V/50 Hz, GB/HK

230 V/50 Hz, CN

230 V/50 Hz, AUS

120 V/60 Hz, USA

202 V, Japan

230 V/50 Hz, ARG

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

0113 204.486

0113 204.680

0013 613.953

0113 204.699

0113 200.863

0113 205.105

–

–

–

–

022664999

–

Mains/power cable 

230 V/50 Hz, Europe

230 V/50 Hz, GB/HK

230 V/50 Hz, CN

230 V/50 Hz, AUS

120 V/60 Hz, USA

230 V/50 Hz, ARG

5821 609.005 –

Mains/power cable

202 V, Japan

Order no. 

(international)

Order No. 

(North America)

Description

5821 851.094

Cable for rolling cabinet - centrifuge

15 A

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