USB Type-C Cable Next, follow the instructions in the “Getting Started” section to begin using your scale. To take advantage of all the features of the Acaia Pearl, carefully read through this user manual for step-by-step procedures, examples, and other information.
Getting Started Placement Place the scale on a stable and vibration-free surface at a preferably horizontal location. Power On / Off [Press] to turn on the scale. [Double tap] to turn off the scale. Tare Weight [Tap] to tare / zero the weight. Switch Modes [Press and hold] to switch between modes.
Battery charging function will be enabled once the scale has cooled. Battery Indicator • Press and hold the Power button while the LED display shows [ ACAIA ] and then changes to [ SEt ]. Continue to hold the Power button until the battery percentage is displayed.
Flow-Rate Indicator The Flow-Rate Indicator is an LED bar on the top of the display. It helps you visualize your pouring speed in real time and suggests thresholds for ideal flow rates. The indicator measures flow rates with lit LEDs starting from 0.5 g per second in the center to 9.5 g per second at both ends.
Mode Introduction Mode 1 - Weighing Only Mode In the Weighing Only Mode, the scale will only display weight in either grams or ounces. • There are two different weighing units in Weighing Only Mode: gram and ounce. • In grams, the LED display shows [ 0.0 ]. •...
Mode 3 - Pour Over Auto-Start Timer Mode The Pour Over Auto-Start Timer Mode is designed to aid pour over coffee brewing. The scale will detect the start of the flow from kettle into vessel and automatically start the timer function; the timer stops when the brewing equipment has been removed from the scale.
Mode 5 - Beverage Mode This mode is designed to measure the coffee-to-beverage ratio. It is one of the most consistent methods for measuring pour over extraction. With this mode, you will be able to see the time elapsed for the brew, total amount of water added, beverage weight in the carafe, and the coffee-to-beverage ratio at the end of the brew.
1. With the Pearl powered off, press and hold the Power button. When the LED display shows [ ACAIA ] and then changes to [ SEt ], release the Power button. 2. Tap the Tare button to enter Settings. The first setting is [ SLEEP ].
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2. Zero Tracking is a function to help compensate the weight readout fluctuations at zero point to improve the usability of the scale. Acaia Pearl is allowed to compensate fluctuations of up to 3 d according to the industrial weighing guidelines.
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3. Off: Mode disabled. Bluetooth Setup Setting [ bt_SEt ] 1. The default setting is On. 2. On: Bluetooth enabled. The scale can be connected with Acaia Apps. 3. Off: Bluetooth disabled. The scale does not allow any Bluetooth connection.
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Flow-Rate Indicator Setting [ FLorAtE.d ] 1. The default setting is On. 2. On: Flow-Rate Indicator enabled. The Flow-Rate Indicator on the top of the display turns on and visualizes your pouring speed in real time. 3. Off: Flow-Rate Indicator disabled. Weight Stable Indicator Setting [ StAbLE.d ] 1.
Appendix Buttons Function Example Turn On Press and hold to turn on the scale. Turn Off Double tap to turn off the scale. While the scale is turned on, press and hold Power Switch Mode for 2 seconds to switch modes. Button While in Timer Mode, tap to start/stop/reset Start / Stop / Reset Timer...
The indicator starts flashing when the battery power is low as a reminder to charge the scale. Note: The Acaia Pearl is equipped with charging protection to prevent the battery from charging under high temperatures. It is normal if the scale does not charge when the surface is hot from brewing coffee.
Error 102 Unable to find acceptable starting zero point, most likely because the loadcell Error 303 has been damaged by excessive force or drop. Please contact Acaia support. Overload: weight exceeds maximum capacity. Underload: weight below minimum capacity. Calibration error. Calibration cannot proceed when environmental noises are too Error 304 strong.
Specifications AP007 / AP008 / AP009 Model 500 g ± 5 g Product Weight W: 160 mm L: 160 mm H: 32 mm Product Dimensions 2000 g / 70.55 oz Maximum Capacity 0.1 g Minimun Weight gram, ounce Measuring Units 0.1 g...