acaia Pearl Operation Manual

acaia Pearl Operation Manual

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Acaia Coffee Scale Operation Manual
Using Your Acaia Coffee Scale
FW 2.0.01
Identification
The instructions in this operation manual apply to Acaia Coffee Scale. You have purchased a
quality precision weighing scale that requires handling with care. Make sure to read through this
operation manual prior to using the scale.


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  • Page 1 FW 2.0.01 Identification The instructions in this operation manual apply to Acaia Coffee Scale. You have purchased a quality precision weighing scale that requires handling with care. Make sure to read through this operation manual prior to using the scale.
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  • Page 2 Disclaimer Notice Calibrate your scale using calibration weight of the appropriate tolerance (class). A scale can be no more accurate than standard masses to which it has been compared. For more details, please read Calibration Mode section in the operation manual. CAUTION: 1.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1: Scale at a Glance Introduction Specification Scale overview Accessories Buttons LED indicators Battery charge Chapter 2: Getting Started Preparation Installation Chapter 3: Basics An overview of operation structure Basic operations Weighing mode Timer-weighing mode autostart timer mode beverage weight mode Chapter 4: Calibration Calibration mode...
  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Scale At A Glance

    Chapter 1: Scale at a Glance Introduction Thank you for choosing one of our scales. The Acaia Coffee Scale is designed and manufactured to the most rigorous standard to give you the best coffee brewing experience. First of all, check the shipping carton to find the followings:...
  • Page 5: Scale Overview

    Scale Overview Weighing Pan Power Key LED Display Tare Key Scale Front Micro-B USB port Scale Back *Note: For the best performance, place the weight in center of weighing platform. Chapter 1: Scale at a Glance...
  • Page 6: Accessories

    Accessories Micro-B USB Cable AC Adapter Micro-B Micro-B to Type-A USB cable Type A Buttons Button Function Example Turn on Press and hold for 0.5 seconds to turn on the scale. Turn off Double-tap the power button to turn off the scale. While the scale is turned on, press and hold for 2 seconds to switch Switch mode mode: Weighing Mode / Timer-Weighing Mode / Autostart Timer...
  • Page 7: Led Indicators

    It takes about 1~2 hours to fully charge the battery from empty. You can charge the battery more frequently so that it will never hit empty. A fully charged battery can continuously last for about 25 hours. Battery percentage can be viewed via Acaia APP.
 Chapter 1: Scale at a Glance...
  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    Chapter 2: Getting Started Preparation This scale is intended for indoor use. Select a work place that is stable, vibration-free and, if possible, a horizontal location for the weighing platform. Do not locate the scale near any equipment/instrument which contains magnets. Avoid places where room temperatures are unstable.
  • Page 9: Installation

    Installation To use AC adapter instead of the built-in battery, plug the USB cable into the Micro-B USB port located on the back panel of the scale. Press button for 0.5 seconds to turn on the scale. * It is highly recommended to calibrate the scale with calibration weight before using. Please make sure to use a heat resistant pad under hot objects.
  • Page 10: Chapter 3: Basics

    Chapter 3: Basics An Overview of Operation Structure Autostart Timer Mode! Double-tap button will turn ! the instrument off.! Weighing! Power on! Timer Weighing! Mode! Mode! Creep! Compensation! Calibration! Mode! Mode! Setup! Mode! Chapter 3: Basics...
  • Page 11: Basic Operations

    Switch Modes Press and hold button for 2 seconds each time to toggle through different modes. Starting acaia scale! Turn Off! Weighing Mode! for Taring. (Zeroing)! for weighs in different units. (grams and ounces)!
  • Page 12: Weighing Mode

    Weighing Mode Display There are two different weighing units in Weighing Mode: grams and ounces. The readability is 0.1g for grams and 0.005oz for ounces. The LED display shows when the weighing unit is in gram. Operation 1. Press button for tare (zero) operation. 2.
  • Page 13: Autostart Timer Mode

    1. Press PwrButton and LED indicator will blink – to indicate that it is ready for water. As soon as weight on Pearl increases (pouring water), the timer will auto start. 2. Press PwrButton again to stop, or – simply remove the filter.
  • Page 14: Beverage Weight Mode

    Beverage weight (marked with “b”). 3. In short, the Pearl will show labels to indicate what to add, then you need to press Power to go to next step. As soon as weight is stabilized, next step will show in display.
  • Page 15: Chapter 4: Calibration

    Chapter 4: Calibration Calibration Mode 1. While the scale is in Weighing Mode and the weighing unit is in gram, press button quickly multiple times until LED display shows [ CAL ] and then [ 500]. 2. Place a 500g calibration weight on scale and wait for the scale to execute calibration procedure. 3.
  • Page 16: Chapter 5: Configuration

    Chapter 5: Configuration Setup Mode Steps to enter Setup Mode 1. Press and hold button while turning ON the scale. When the LED display shows then , press and hold button for another 2 seconds without releasing button. Release both buttons when the display shows with the very left 0 flashing.
  • Page 17: Setup Mode Settings

    Setup Mode Settings OFF! Espresso mode OFF! Timer + weight mode OFF! Auto start timer mode OFF! Beverage mode YES! OFF! Return to weighing mode Chapter 5: Configuration...
  • Page 18: Auto Sleep Settings

    1. When Auto Zero setting is off or disabled, the initial weight on weighing pan must be less than 50% of capacity, i.e., less than 1kg for Acaia coffee scale before the scale is turned on ; otherwise, an error [ Er.303 ] occurs. When the error occurs, the scale would not work until the initial weight on weighing pan is cleared.
  • Page 19: Zero Range Settings

    2. If Zero Range is set to 100, the range for zero-setting will be 100% of the capacity, i.e., +/- 2kg for Acaia coffee scale. Therefore, instead of tare operation, zero operation would be executed in this setting whenever button is pressed.
  • Page 20: Weighing Resolution

    Weighing resolution 1. The default Weighing Resolution is set to [dEFAUL]: the division is 0.1g under weight of 1000g and 0.5g from 1000g to 2000g. 2. Press button to switch the weighing resolution between [dEFAUL] and [ hiGh]. 3. When the Weighing Resolution is set to high, division will be 0.1g throughout the entire time from 0g to 2000g.
  • Page 21: Appendix

    Appendix Error Code Error Code Description 100 Code error 101 EEPROM error 102 AD read error Over load: the weight is over the maximum capacity. Under load: the weight is under the minimum capacity. 303 Unable to make zero point, for the initial weight exceeds the limit (50% of capacity). 802 Unable to tare, for the weight exceeds the tare range.
  • Page 22 All rights reserved. No part of the operation manual may be reproduced, processed, duplicated or published in any form by photocopying, microfilming, reprinting or any other method, in particular electronic means, without the written agreement of Acaia. © Acaia, Cupertino, CA, 2014.

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