Centrifuge 5415 D and Centrifuge 5415 R

Instruction Manual · Mode d'emploi succinct

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Task Lid Press Display 

5415 R

Instruction 

manual

Parameter change 

during centrifugation

Display 

flashes 

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3.4

Signal 

ON / OFF

3.11

Parameter lock 

ON / OFF

3.5

At set rpm 3.6

Centrifuge 5415 D / R

Shortcuts

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short

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Inhalt / Contents 

Contents
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Figur 1

Rotor

Power

Time

Short

E

switch

Speed

Centrifuge 5415 D

 Figur 1
4

Figur 2

START/STOP and TIME

TEMP

E

SPEED and RPM/RCF

SHORT OPEN

FAST TEMP

Centrifuge 5415 R

Figur 2
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1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2 Safety precautions and applicational limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3.1 Control elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3.2 Loading the rotor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3.3 Centrifugation with time setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3.4 Changing the centrifugations parameters during the run. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3.5 Fixed setting of the parameters (only for 5415 R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3.6 Centrifugation with "AT set rpm" (for 5415 R only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.7 Short-spin centrifugation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.8 Continuous centrifugation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.9 Switching to the rcf display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.10 Cooling (for 5415 R only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.11 Switching the signal tone on and off (only for 5415 R). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3.12 Opening the centrifuge in the case of a power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3.13 Device fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4 Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

4. 1 Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

4. 2 Rotors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

4. 3 Aerosol-tight rotors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

4.4 Rotor sterilization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

4.5 Glass breakage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

4.6 Return of the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

5 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

6 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

7 Ordering information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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The Centrifuge 5415 D is a non-refrigerated bench-top centrifuge and the Centrifuge 5415 R is 

a refrigerated bench-top centrifuge. Both are used in research and routine laboratories in the 

biosciences, industry, clinics and chemistry.

With their space-saving design and user-friendly operating concept, these centrifuges are ideal 

for everyday routine tasks.

In both devices 24 or 36 Eppendorf micro test tubes can be centrifuged simultaneously in a 

45° fixed-angle rotor at 16,100 rcf (13,200 rpm). 

The basic functions can be selected using the "SHORT" key and the "TIME" and "SPEED" dial. 

The values appear in the display in digital form.

Before starting up Centrifuges 5415 D / R for the first time, please read the instruction 

manual. The latest version of the manual and the safety instructions in your language can 

be found on the Internet at www.eppendorf.com.

This sign is found on your centrifuge and on several pages in the operating manual. 

Texts labeled with this sign contain safety notes. Read these safety precautions before 

using the centrifuge for the first time.

1 Centrifuge 5415 R (w/o rotor ) Order No. 22 62 140-8 or

1 Centrifuge 5415 D (with rotor) Order No. 22 62 120-3 or

1 Centrifuge 5415 D (w/o rotor) Order No. 22 62 121-1 with

1 Main power cable

1 Instruction manual

1 Rotor key

1 Set of fuses

Place the centrifuge onto a stable, horizontal work surface. Ensure 

that the working environment is well ventilated! According to the requirements 

of the EN 61010-2-020 standard, a safety distance of 30 cm must be observed around 

the centrifuge during operation. No objects whose destruction may cause damage 

should be positioned in this space.

Please remove the transport safety device from the rotor chamber and keep it in a safe 

place in case the centrifuge should be transported in the future. 

If you have ordered a Centrifuge 5415 D including a rotor, first remove the upper 

transport retaining ring, open the rotor lid by pulling on the shiny button. Loosen the 

rotor with the provided rotor key and pull it off. If the rotor sits tightly, push the rotor 

edge downwards. Now remove the lower transport retaining ring from which the 

flagging strips hang.

1.1 Delivery package

1.2 Setting up the device

1 Introduction

Introduction

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In order to prevent seal damage caused by false transport, the Centrifuge 5415 R may first be 

switched on 4 hours following installation.

Mains power and frequency must be in agreement with the information given on the device 

identification plate.

Fuse protection in the device: 5415 D / R 230 V 2.5 A time-lag

5415 D 120 V 5.0 A time-lag (UL fuse)

5415 R 120 V 6,25 A time-lag (UL fuse)

Now connect the centrifuge to the power source and switch it on on the right side. 

Insert the rotor and screw it tight with the rotor key.

The centrifuge is ready to operate when the digits appear in the display field.

Please don’t move the centrifuge while the rotor is running.

Check that the rotor is sitting correctly prior to the first start.

Introduction

1 Introduction

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For your own personal safety, please observe the following safety precautions:

The rotor and the rotor lid must always be correctly fastened. Centrifugation may only be carried 

out with a tightly fastened rotor. 

Before each centrifugation operation, it is important to check whether the rotor has been tightened up to specification. To do this, place the rotor key supplied on the rotor nut and turn it 

clockwise until the rotor nut is firmly tightened up. Then push the polypropylene rotor lid with 

the seal onto the rotor nut or screw the aluminum rotor lid on tightly.

The rotor must be loaded symmetrically. Opposing tubes should be of the same type and 

should be filled equally.

Rotors with significant traces of corrosion or indications of mechanical damage may not be 

used. Please inspect the accessories regularly. 

Rotors are high-quality components that must be able to withstand extreme mechanical strain. 

Aluminium rotors are protected against corrosion caused by commonly-used laboratory 

chemicals by means of an electrolytic coating, although this protection cannot be fully 

guaranteed.

Please ensure that the rotor is protected from mechanical damage. Even slight scratches and 

cracks can cause severe material damage to the rotor interior. Avoid damage caused by 

aggressive chemicals, including concentrated and mild alkalis, concentrated acids, solutions 

containing mercury ions, copper ions and other heavy-metal ions, chlorinated hydrocarbons, 

concentrated saline solutions and phenol. In the event of contamination caused by aggressive 

agents, the rotor must be cleaned immediately with a neutral detergent.

Rotors, caps or buckets having suffered chemical or mechanical damage or which have 

exceeded their maximum useful life may no longer be used!

Centrifuges must be correctly installed and used. Repairs may be performed only by an 

Eppendorf authorized service technician. Only original rotors and spare parts from Eppendorf 

may be used.

When transferring from a cold room to a normal laboratory, the Centrifuge must either be run 

warm for 30 minutes in the cold room or it must be allowed to warm up for at least three hours 

in the laboratory before connecting it to the power source to prevent damage caused by 

condensation.

When handling toxic or radioactive liquids or pathogenic bacteria belonging to Risk Group II 

(see World Health Organisation: "Laboratory Biosafety Manual"), observe national regulations. 

If such liquids are spilled in the rotor or the rotor chamber, the centrifuge must be cleaned 

thoroughly and properly. Before using cleaning and disinfecting methods other than those 

specified in Chaper 4 "Maintenance and cleaning", please check with the manufacturer that 

these methods do not damage the centrifuge.

Before centrifugation, all the tubes should be subjected to a visual inspection for material

damage. Damaged tubes must not be centrifuged, as if tubes break, there may be further

damage to the centrifuge and its accessories in addition to loss of the sample.

A liquid density of 1.2 g/ml must not be exceeded at the maximum rotational speed.

2 Safety precautions and applicational limitations

Safety precautions and applicational limitations

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Sample tubes heat up over longer run times. Observe the limiting data regarding the loadbearing capacity of the centrifuge, as specified by the manufacturer. 

The use of organic solvents (e.g. chloroform, phenol) may have an adverse effect on the 

stability of plastic test tubes.

Close the tube lids properly when centrifuging. Open tube lids can be torn off during 

centrifugation and damage the centrifuge.

When closing the centrifuge lid be sure that your fingers are not beneath the lid. 

They may otherwise become stuck. 

Safety precautions and applicational limitations

2 Safety precautions and applicational limitations

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See the front view of the device, found on the fold-out page at the front of this manual:

The micro test tubes with a nominal volume of up to 2.0 ml are loaded into the bores of the rotor. 

The test tubes are positioned in pairs opposite each other and should each contain roughly the 

same amount of sample.

The specifications for the maximum permitted weight per bore apply to the 

adapter + test tube + contents.

In order to minimize air friction and noise, the rotor should not be operated without the rotor lid.

The lid must be replaced where there are visible indications of change or damage

to the lid. 

– TIME – Turn time-selection dial

– START/STOP – Press time-selection dial

– TEMP – Temperature-selection keys (only 5415 R)

– SHORT – Short-spin key

– FAST TEMP – Preliminary cooling run key (only 5415 R

– SPEED – Turn speed-selection dial

– RPM/RCF – Press speed-selection dia

– OPEN – To open the lid (only 5415 R)

– Rotor with 24 or 36 bores for microcentrifuge tubes

– Rotor lid with central fastening button

– Mains power switch (right-hand side)

– Mains power socket with fuse element (5415 D rear, 5415 R right-hand side)

– Identification plate with power supply values (rear)

E Emergency lid release, for 5415 D on the base of device, with cord; 

 for 5415 R with rotor key from right.

3.1 Control elements

3.2 Loading the rotor

3 Operation

Operation

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Switch on the power supply. The nominal values from the last run appear in the display.

Load the rotor symmetrically. Attach the rotor lid and close the lid of the centrifuge.

TEMP To set temperature preselection (only 5415 R)

TIME To modify the run time.

SPEED To modify the speed in increments of 200 rpm or in rcf.

START To start the run. The ■ symbol flashes when the rotor is running.

STOP To abort the run.

The remaining time appears in the display during the run.

When the time is changed during a run, the time which has already elapsed is taken into 

account.

The last minute is counted down in seconds.

After the set time has expired, the centrifuge stops automatically. If the time is modified during 

the braking phase, the centrifuge accelerates to the nominal rotational speed.

5415 R:

Time setting, rotational speed and temperature can first be changed during the run after 

pressing the SHORT key, in order to prevent unintentional adjustment of the parameters during 

the run. To do this, briefly press the SHORT key until the display begins to blink. You can set the 

new centrifugation parameters using the TIME and SPEED dials and the TEMP keys. The new 

centrifugation parameters are adopted after 5 seconds.

5415 D:

Time setting, rotational speed and temperature can be changed during the run using the dials. 

The new nominal rotational speed is adopted 2 seconds after the change. A time change during 

the braking phase results in renewed acceleration toward the nominal rotational speed.

In order to also secure the centrifugation parameters against unintentional adjustment during 

the rest period, it is possible with the Centrifuge 5415 R to fix the desired parameter settings. To 

do this, simultaneously press the SHORT and OPEN keys for at least 5 seconds with the 

centrifuge lid open. After 5 seconds the dial adjustment will be deactivated and the 

centrifugation parameters secured against unintentional adjustment. The fixed setting of the 

centrifuge parameters will be represented by a pictogram in the Centrifuge 5415 R. The set 

parameters can no longer be adjusted, neither during the run or in the rest period. A centrifuge 

run can also be started or ended using START/STOP. It is also possible to switch the signal 

tones and RCF switchover on and off.

In order to reactivate the dial adjustment, simultaneously press the SHORT and OPEN keys for 

at least 5 seconds. The pictogram appears in the display.

3.3 Centrifugation with time setting

3.4 Changing the centrifugation parameters during the run

3.5 Fixed setting of the parameters (only for 5415 R)

Operation

3 Operation

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With the Centrifuge 5415 R it is possible to start the centrifugation time countdown when the 

preselected rotational speed has been achieved ("At set rpm").

Pressing the START / STOP key for more than 2 seconds while the centrifuge lid is open results 

in a switch to "At set rpm" mode, represented by the pictogram.

In order to leave the "At set rpm" mode again and to start the centrifugation time countdown 

immediately after starting the centrifuge, press the START/STOP key again with the centrifuge 

lid open for more than 2 seconds until the pictogram appears.

The SHORT key activates a short-spin run at a preset rotational speed or at maximum speed for 

as long as the key is held down.

SHORT – If the centrifuge lid is closed and you press the key for longer than 2 s,

the centrifuge will switch the mode to short spin at preselected or

maximum speed.

– If the centrifuge lid is open and you press the key for longer than 2 s, 

the centrifuge will switch the mode from "maximum speed" to

"preselected speed" and vice-versa.

SHORT – If the centrifuge lid is open and you press the key briefly, the mode

you have selected will be displayed

13 t Short-spin centrifugation at maximum speed

 1 – 13 t Short-spin centrifugation at preselected speed.

– a short-spin run which has already been interrupted can be continued 

by pressing this key, if the centrifuge has not yet come to a standstill. 

This may be done three times in total. After this, the lid must be opened.

TIME Using the keys, set the dial to above 99 min or below 

0.5 min to display 00 (= ∞). The time is counted upwards in minutes.

STOP To end continuous operation.

SPEED If the Speed key is pressed, the rpm and rcf values appear 

alternately in the display.

Using the TEMP keys, it is possible to set the nominal temperature between

0 °C and + 40 °C. The nominal temperature can also be changed during the run.

When the nominal temperature that has been set has been reached, a deviation in excess 

of ± 3 °C will be indicated by a flashing temperature display.

3.6 Centrifugation with "AT set rpm" (for 5415 R only)

3.7 Short-spin centrifugation

3.8 Continuous centrifugation

3.9 Switching to the rcf display

3.10 Cooling (only for 5415 R)

3 Operation

Operation

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If the temperature deviates by more than 5 °C after the nominal temperature has been reached, 

the centrifuge switches off and "err 18" appears in the display.

Fast TEMP starts a temperature-control run at a rotor-specific speed. It enables the new, 

preselected temperature to be attained rapidly in the rotor. (Cooling down from room 

temperature to 4 °C takes max. 16 minutes.) The run can be stopped automatically or by 

pressing the Stop key. 

Standby cooling: With the lid closed, the rotor chamber is cooled down to the preselected 

nominal temperature before or after the run, on condition that this temperature is below the 

ambient temperature. Likewise, Centrifuge 5415 R maintains the temperature after a run when 

the lid remains closed, temperature adaptation is slow. The nominal temperature appears in the 

display.

If the centrifuge is not used for longer than eight hours, or if the lid is not opened for this period, 

the refrigeration function switches off in order to protect the device. The actual temperature in 

the rotor chamber appears in the display. The desired temperature can be rapidly reattained via 

Fast TEMP. 

Remove condensation water or ice (by thawing) from the rotor chamber at regular intervals 

using a soft, absorbent cloth. 

Note: For problem-free operation at room temperatures below 18 °C, a warm-up time of 

approximately one hour is necessary.

Press the OPEN key for longer than 2 seconds with the lid open. This switches the signal tone 

on or off alternately. The switched on signal tone is represented by the pictogram .

Unplug the device. Wait until the rotor comes to a standstill. 

(This may take up to 5 minutes!)

The emergency lid release of the 5415 D is activated by pulling a cord on the base

of the device:

A small white plastic button is located in the ground plate behind the front, right-hand suction 

foot. (see "E" on the fold-out page at the front of this manual). Pull out this button and pull the 

cord vertically downwards.

Emergency lid release 5415 R:

Remove the round stopper on the right-hand side of the housing. Insert the rotor key provided 

through the bore that has been vacated. The centrifuge lid is released by rotating to the left.

The fuse holder of the 5415 D is located below the mains plug.

The fuse holder of the 5415 R is located on the left of the main switch. 

These holders may be pulled out backwards and the two fuses may be replaced (see Ordering 

information).

3.11 Switching the signal tone on and off (only for 5415 R)

3.12 Opening the centrifuge in the case of a power failure

3.13 Device fuses

Operation

3 Operation

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The outer surfaces of the centrifuge and the rotor chamber should be cleaned once a month 

using a warm detergent. Before doing so, disconnect the main power plug. Remove the rotor 

and clean separately. The rotor chamber should only be cleaned using a moist cloth. Only 

neutral agents may be used for cleaning (e.g. Extran® neutral, RBS® neutral or Teepol® 610 S) 

and disinfecting (e.g. Bacillol® AF, Meliseptol® or Perform®). Please ensure that no liquid enters 

the slit on the outlet of the motor shaft.

If condensation water collects in the rotor chamber, dry the chamber using a soft, absorbent 

cloth.

Switch off the centrifuge after use and leave the lid open.

Rotors must be cleaned at regular intervals in order to prevent that centrifugation residue 

causes material changes. The rotor must be removed to do this. In the case of a tightly stuck 

rotor, push the rotor downwards on one side. Please check the rotor bores for residue and 

corrosion. The rotor is then inserted again and screwed tight with the supplied rotor key.

Please check the rotor and rotor bores regularly for corrosion and mechanical damage!

Centrifugation should not be carried out with damaged rotors. 

In the case of the aerosol-tight rotor FA-45-24-11, the rotor lid should be replaced with signs of 

wear. Regular care of the sealing ring is necessary to protect the rotors.

The aerosol-tight rotor may not be stored with tightly closed lid!

All rotors are autoclavable (121 °C, 20 min). 

Aerosol-tight rotor lids should be replaced every 10 autoclaving cycles. 

When centrifuging glass tubes, please observe that high speeds/rcf’s increase the risk of glass 

breakage. Please follow the manufacturer’s instructions concerning the maximum speed/rcf of 

centrifuge tubes. In the event of glass breakage, carefully remove all splinters from the rotor, the 

buckets, the adapters and the rotor chamber. You may need to replace the rubber mats and 

adapters to prevent further damage.

Fine splinters of glass may otherwise scratch the surface of the rotors and buckets, reducing 

their resistance to chemicals. The air turbulences within the rotor chamber produce a very fine 

black powder of abraded metal. In addition to causing damage to the rotor chamber, rotor, 

buckets and adapters, the powder also contaminates the samples.

Check the rotor bores regularly for residues and damage.

4. 1 Device

4. 2 Rotors

4. 3 Aerosol-tight rotors

4.4 Rotor sterilization

4.5 Glass breakage

4 Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning and maintenance

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When returning centrifuges, please ensure that the devices have been fully decontaminated and 

do not thereby present a health risk to our Service staff.

You will find additional information and a blank of the decontamination confirmation at 

www.eppendorf.com. You can also enquire with your person responsible for lab safety 

regarding a suitable decontamination method.

Please fill out the decontamination confirmation and place it together with the device when it is 

to be sent back to Eppendorf.

4.6 Return of the device

Cleaning and maintenance

4 Cleaning and maintenance

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Error Cause Solution

No display. No main power 

connection.

Plug in mains cable on both sides.

Power failure. Check main power fuse of device 

and of laboratory.

Lid cannot be opened. Power failure. Emergency lid release

(see Sec. 3.12).

Rotor is still running. Wait for the rotor to come to a 

standstill.

Centrifuge shakes 

during acceleration.

Rotor not loaded 

symmetrically.

Stop centrifuge run and load rotor 

symmetrically.

Rotor lid does not open 

correctly.

Stop centrifuge. Close the lid.

Centrifuge does not 

start.

Lid not closed. Lift the lid and close it again.

The centrifuge does not 

restart in the Short-spin 

mode.

Safety function to prevent 

centrifuge from overheating.

Do not release key during 

short-spin centrifugation.

Flashing temperature 

display (only 5415 R).

Temperature deviation of 

> 3 °C from nominal value.

 Display LID Lid latch not disengaged. Close lid correctly, press Start /

Stop or activate emergency lid 

release (see Sec. 3.12).

Lid latch not engaged. Lift up lid slightly and close it 

again.

INT Power supply interrupted 

during run.

Check main plug.

Repeat run.

OFF Mains supply is switched off.

Error 3 Errors in rotational speed 

measurement system.

Leave centrifuge switched on and 

wait for 5 minutes. Repeat run.

Error 5 Lid switch. Wait for the centrifuge to come to 

a standstill and open the lid. Then 

close the lid and restart the 

centrifuge.

5 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

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If the solutions suggested here prove to be unsuccessful, please contact Brinkmann Service at 

800-645-3050 in USA and 800-263-8715 in Canada.

Error Cause Solution

Error 6 Drive error. Repeat run.

Error 7 Overspeed. Check whether rotor is positioned 

correctly.

Error 8 Rotor loose.

Drive error.

Tighten rotor.

Error 9 – 25 Electronics error. Repeat run.

Error 18 

(only 5415 R)

Temperature error.

(∆ ≥ 5 °C).

Switch off the centrifuge.

Error 19

(only 5415 R)

Cooling circulation is 

overheated.

Make sure that the ventilation slit 

is not obstructed.

Error 24

(only 5415 R)

Error with cooling aggregate 

(e.g. overheating).

After long period of operation: 

Allow to cool.

At the beginning of operation:

Contact Service.

Troubleshooting

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Centrifuge 5415 D

Power supply: 230 V / 50 – 60 Hz

120 V / 50 – 60 Hz

see identification plate

Power requirement: 180 W

Max. rotational speed: 13,200 rpm

Max. centrifugal force: 16,110 rcf

Max. load: 24 x 2.0 ml Safe-Lock Micro Test 

Tubes or 36 x 0.5 ml tubes

Max. kinetic energy: 3,100 Nm

Max. density of

material to be centrifuged: 1.2 g/ml

Ambient temperature: 2 °C – 35 °C

Max. relative humidity: 75 %

Dimensions: Height: 230 mm

Depth: 310 mm

Width: 230 mm 

Weight (without rotor): 8.5 kg 

Acceleration time (230 V): < 13 sec.

Deceleration time: < 11 sec.

Acceleration time (100 / 120 V): < 15 sec.

Deceleration time: < 13 sec.

Centrifuge 5415 R

Power supply: 230 V / 50 – 60 Hz

120 V / 50 – 60 Hz

see identification plate

Power requirement: 300 W

Max. rotational speed: 13,200 rpm

Max. centrifugal force: 16,100 rcf

Max. load: 24 x 2.0 ml Safe-Lock Micro Test 

Tubes or 36 x 0.5 ml tubes

Max. kinetic energy: 3,100 Nm

Max. density of

material to be centrifuged: 1.2 g/ml

6 Technical data

Technical data

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Ambient temperature: 2 °C – 35 °C

Max. relative humidity: 75 %

Dimensions: Height: 249 mm

Depth: 450 mm

Width: 290 mm 

Weight (without rotor): 21.2 kg

Degree of pollution 2

Overvoltage category II

Acceleration time (230 V): < 13 sec.

Deceleration time: < 11 sec.

Acceleration time (100 / 120 V): < 15 sec.

Deceleration time: < 13 sec.

Technical specifications subject to change!

Technical data

6 Technical data

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Centrifuge 5415 R

120V / 50 – 60 Hz, without rotor 22 62 140-8

Centrifuge 5415 D

120 V / 50 – 60 Hz, without rotor 22 62 121-1

Standard rotor F-45-24-11

aluminum, 24 bores, max. ø 11 mm, 45° angle,

for 1.5 / 2 ml microcentrifuge tubes,

with polypropylene lid 22 63 650-2

Rotor FA-45-24-11

incl. aerosol-tight rotor lid 22 63 659-6

Adapter for 0.5 ml microcentrifuge tubes and

0.6 ml Microtainers, for F-45-24-11, set of 6 22 63 622-7

Adapter for 0.4 ml microcentrifuge tubes, 

for F-45-24-11, set of 6 22 63 624-3

Adapter for 0.2 ml PCR test tubes,

for F-45-24-11, set of 6 22 63 626-0

Special rotor F-45-36-8

aluminum, 36 bores, max. ø 8 mm, 45° angle,

for 0.5 ml microcentrifuge tubes,

with polypropylene lid 22 63 650-2

Adapter for 0.2 ml PCR test tubes,

for special rotor F-45-36-8, set of 6 22 63 660-0

Accessories

Replacement lid for rotor F-45-24-11 (polypropylene) 22 66 728-9

Replacement lid for rotor FA-45-24-11 (aluminum), aerosol-tight 22 63 675-8

Replacement lid for rotor F-45-36-8 (polypropylene) 22 66 729-7

Rotor key 22 66 718-1

Fuse 230 V (2.5 A slow) 22 66 818-8

Fuse 120 V (5 A slow UL) 22 66 822-6

Important:

Please use the original accessories recommended by Eppendorf. Using spare parts or 

disposables which we have not recommended can reduce the precision, accuracy and life 

of the centrifuges. We do not honor any warranty or accept any responsibility for damage 

resulting from such action.

For assistence or service, contact:

Eppendorf North America, Inc.

One Cantiague Road, P.O. Box 1019

Westbury, New York 11590-0207 (USA)

Phone: 800-645-3050

Fax: 516-334-7506

e-mail: info@eppendorf.com

Internet: www.eppendorfna.com

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Rotor code

All Eppendorf rotors are designated according to a simple, logical system which describes the 

technical specifications as a uniform series of numbers and letters e.g.:

F A 45 30 11 A 4 81

Fixed-angle Angle of

adapter bore

Ø Tube/ 

Adapter Swing-bucket rotor

Ø tube/adapter 

bore

Aerosol-tight

version

Max. no. tubes/ 

adapters

Max. no tubes/ 

adapters

rotor

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19.08.2003

98/37/EG, EN 292-2, EN 292-2/A1, 98/79/EG, EN 61326 

89/336/EWG, EN 55011/B, EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3 

73/23/EWG, EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-20 

Laborzentrifuge / Laboratory Centrifuge 

Centrifuge 5415 D / R 

5415 900.302-04

EG-Konformitätserklärung

EC Conformity Declaration

Das bezeichnete Produkt entspricht den einschlägigen grundlegenden Anforderungen der 

aufgeführten EG-Richtlinien und Normen. Bei einer nicht mit uns abgestimmten Änderung des 

Produktes oder einer nicht bestimmungsgemäßen Anwendung verliert diese Erklärung ihre Gültigkeit. 

The product named below fulfills the relevant fundamental requirements of 

the EC directives and standards listed. In the case of unauthorized modifications to the product 

or an unintended use this declaration becomes invalid. 

Produktbezeichnung, Product name:

Produkttyp, Product type: 

Einschlägige EG-Richtlinien/Normen, Relevant EC directives/standards: 

Vorstand, Board of Management: Projektmanagement, Project Management: 

Hamburg, Date:

Eppendorf AG · Barkhausenweg 1 · 22339 Hamburg · Germany

0015 033.509-02 
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see: 

www.eppendorf.com/worldwide

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UNITED KINGDOM

USA

OTHER COUNTRIES
Your local distributor: www.eppendorf.com/worldwide

Eppendorf AG · 22331 Hamburg · Germany · Tel. +49 40 5 38 01-0 · Fax +49 40 5 38 01-556

E-Mail: eppendorf@eppendorf.com

Eppendorf North America, Inc. · One Cantiague Road, P.O. Box 1019 · Westbury, N.Y. 11590-0207 USA

Tel. +1 516 3 34 75 00 · Free phone +1 800 6 45 30 50 · Fax +1 516 3 34 75 06 · E-Mail: info@eppendorf.com

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