Rancilio Silvia PID Kit Manual page 46

Silvia PID Installation Guide

Part C

Version 96-2.04

Part C – Using Your Digital Controller

General

Your controller will come pre-set to 228F (or 109C), which is a good average set point,

near sea level, for many espresso blends with Silvia. You may easily adjust this set point.

Your controller will also be pre-programmed and pre-tuned for use on Silvia. You may

also adjust the programming and tuning if you wish, but there is probably no need to do

so.

When turned on cold, the controller will sense that Silvia is well below the set point and

will initially begin to apply full power to the heating element in the boiler. The "ready"

light on Silvia's main power switch will become your indicator of when the controller is

applying power to the heating element.

As Silvia's boiler heats up and begins to approach the set point, the controller will slow

down the rate of heating (like a driver taking their foot off the accelerator well before

reaching a stop sign). It will be pre-programmed to make adjustments to the power level

once every second. You will notice that the ready light will begin to flicker, giving you a

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