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Bandar Alasbahi
March 27, 2025
How can I solve this problem in the video?
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Mr. Anderson
May 14, 2025
A common problem with the La Cimbali M200 is Bluetooth communication failure between the machine and the grinder/dispenser. This issue is indicated by a "COMMUNICATION FAILURE" message on the display, followed by the name of the disconnected grinder/dispenser.
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LEYENDA LEGENDA Interruptor general Interruptor geral Botoneras 4 teclas Quadro de 4 botões Botoneras 6 teclas Quadro de 6 botões Display gráfico Display gráfico Manómetro bomba Manómetro da bomba Erogador agua caliente Distribuidor de água quente Tubo (boquilla) vapor Tubo do vapor Tubo (boquilla) Turbosteam (*) Tubo do vapor Turbosteam (*) 11 Portafiltro...
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M200 tipo di macchina 2 gruppi 3 gruppi 4 gruppi Type of machine 2 groups 3 groups 4 groups type de machine 2 groupes 3 groupes 4 groupes Maschinentyp 2 Einheiten 3 Einheiten 4 Einheiten PED / DESP modelo de la máquina...
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Index Page Page Index ................1 DIAGNOSTICS MESSAGES ......71 DISMANTLING AND ADJUSTMENTS ....75 Description of display symbols ........2 Boiler shut off ...............4 Basin ..............75 Technical programming flow ........5 Cup warmer ............76 TECHNICAL PROGRAMMING Stainless steel front panel ........77 (TOUCHSCREEN) Programming access ....
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Description of display symbols WATER LEVEL CUP WARMER This symbol indicates the boiler water level. These symbols indicate the During the loading phase, the bottom part of the power currently selected for icon blinks. the cup warmer. When the optimum level is reached, the symbol WI-FI looks like this This symbol appears on the display when the...
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Coffee unit symbols (only automatic push-button strip) Boiler temperature indication. 94.0° 94.0° Pre-infusion phase, represented with the symbol and relative duration. Dispensing phase, represented with the symbol and relative duration. bar indicating the total progress of the operation. This icon appears when the coffee boiler is switched on and indicates when the set temperature has been reached.
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Boiler shut off Touchscreen Touchscreen The unit boiler is disabled. Press any On the boiler display, press the part of the display to return to normal indication Press the temperature on the boiler functioning. display. Note: if not pressed within a few seconds, the boiler returns to normal functioning.
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Technical programming flow Demand Demand Effectu Effectu Demand Effectu 047.00.Q0 --/--/-- - 3.6 0000000 050.00.Q0 --/--/-- - 4.6 078.02.A0 --/--/-- 1.0 --/--/-- Testing (versions with Turbosteam L and Turbosteam R) Milk (versions with Turbo Milk) 5 EN...
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1. TECHNICAL PROGRAMMING (TOUCH SCREEN) 1.1 Programming access “Touch screen” Access the programming menu by pressing: the SET key 1) the key: 2) type the password and then press Return to the previous menu or exit the programming menu by pressing the key 6 EN...
1.2 Service time menu These parameters can be configured: Access the service hours menu by USE - timed switch-on/switch-off: YES, Press the icon NO, Eco (during the switch-off phase, pressing the icon the machine's heating element is not completely disabled and allows the AUTOMATIC SWITCH OFF / SWITCH AUTOMATIC SWITCH OFF / SWITCH boiler pressure to remain at 0.2 bar).
1.3 Language selection Press the icon of the desired language. Press the icon 1.4 INFO Menu Counters Counters Sel. Refill Coffee Malfunction Setup Version Serial Number In the INFO menu, you can view: Press the icon Counters In the Counters menu the listed parameters are: Coffee Group…...
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Counters (versions with Turbosteam L and Turbosteam R) In the Selection Counters menu, the parameters relative to the individual Example of a Turbosteam key selection keys are the ones that are counted. counter Turbosteam 2 (SX) Turbosteam 1 (DX) Replacement part 1) Scroll through the items by pressing the icons Press the icon to display the...
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Malfunct. Archive 1) Scroll through the items by pressing the icons Press the icon to display The 2) Press the key to clear/reset. "Faults" submenus. Setup : NUMBER OF GROUPS: 2, 3, 4; : GT Version - PROFILE; : Turbosteam: TS - TS/2 - NO; TurboMilk: YES / NO Press the icon to display The...
1.5 Programming measurements Press one of the coffee groups The programmable keys' icons are Press the icon (example Group 3). shown on the display. NOTE. THE key can also be programmed as DOSED: press the icon on the parameter display screen: When one of the coffee keys is pressed (for example Key 1), the following parameters are displayed on the services display: Press the...
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Programming measures using the “SELF-LEARNING” function Hook the filter holder with the dose of Press the key ; a red outline Press one of the coffee groups ground coffee to the group. and the buzzer indicate the SELF- (example Group 3). LEARNING phase.
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Clone function This feature allows you to replicate the selected coffee unit settings for all other machine groups. Press one of the coffee groups Push the Clone icon Push the icon to confirm. (example Group 3). At the end of the process, all the groups will have the same parameters.
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Water dose programming Press the icon . These parameters can be configured: Press the icon SET… - to set the dispensing time; % - to set the water temperature. NOTE: - the red border around the icon indicates the key being changed. - the TEST phase for the water keys is similar to the one for the coffee keys.
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Pressure profile (only on “PROFILE” machines) This function allows you to set the pressure profile with which the coffee is dispensed. 15 EN...
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Available profiles Wetting and pre-infusion phases, represented by the symbol relative duration. Confirm the changes to the profile by pressing the key. Press the key to exit, leaving the profile in its initial condition. Edit profiles The profiles are customisable by changing the duration and pressure of the individual dispensing phases. edit phase pressure exit menu level...
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Edit profiles (CONTINUE) The following illustrates, in detail, how to proceed; the individual phases of the 3 short coffees key of unit 3 will be edited. Adjust the pre-infusion level using the Press the icon of the key Choose the phase to edit. keys. Adjust the phase duration using the Confirm the changes to the profile by pressing the key.
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Edit profiles (CONTINUE) Adjust the pressure using the Press the icon of the key Choose the phase to edit. keys. Adjust the duration using the Adjust the pressure using the Choose another phase to edit. keys. keys. Confirm the changes to the profile by pressing the key.
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1.6 Testing The testing screen makes it possible Testing to manually operate the machine components. Push Volumetric optional symbol: if visible, this dispensing device indicates electrical faults on the incremental counter level probe signal. Testing instant boiler boiler activation temperature percentage level signal;...
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(versions with Turbosteam L and Turbosteam R) The testing screen makes it possible Testing to manually operate the machine components. Push Volumetric optional symbol: if visible, this dispensing device indicates electrical faults on the incremental counter level probe signal. Testing instant boiler boiler activation temperature...
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(versions with Turbo Milk) The testing screen makes it possible Testing to manually operate the machine components. Press the icon Volumetric optional symbol: if visible, this dispensing device indicates electrical faults on the incremental counter level probe signal. Testing instant boiler boiler activation temperature percentage...
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1.7 Washing Select from the following wash settings: - Coffee - Milk - Time Press the icon Coffee Wash: press the key Coffee Wash: press the key NOTE: More information on the wash cycle can be found in the "Cleaning and Maintenance"...
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Replacement: press the key Change the time depending on your The new time appears under the Confirm by pressing the key. requirements. key. NOTE: The "CHANGE" function with time request is set by the technical personnel who can also enable or disable the "block"...
Steam dispensing Heating milk for cappuccino General instructions Milk is an organic product. It is delicate and therefore easily alterable. Heat changes its structure. From the moment the container is opened and for the entire period of use, the milk must be kept at a temperature not exceeding 5°C (41°F); our milk storage appliances are suitable for this purpose.
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1.8 Turbosteam Press the parameter to be modified. Press one of the Turbosteam keys. Press the icon Set the desired values with the keys. Confirm the data inserted using the key or exit and leave the previous data using the key By pressing the key, the following screen appears on the...
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Milk (versions with Turbo Milk) Press the parameter to be modified. Press one of the Turbo Milk keys. Press the icon Set the desired values with the keys. Confirm the data inserted using the key or exit and leave the previous data using the key Note: pressing the icon makes it...
1.9 Cup warmer Additional changes can be made using Select the heating level. Push the icon. key. 1.10 Heating element The technician can activate or deactivate the heating element (of the service boiler and the boiler) as follows: Returning to the main menu using the key , the icon of the cancelled Press the icon heating element is displayed...
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1.11 Programming Scroll through the items by pressing the icons. Press the icon Configure the individual parameter by pressing the box of the parameter itself. On the screen that appears, press the desired icon and confirm with Time control - shows dispensing time User Prog.
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1.11 Programming (CONTINUE) Level Sensitivity - indicates the degree Bds - see section “BDS Activation” in of sensitivity of the level probe, which the following pages. then operates the filling of the boiler with Screensaver - possibility of program- water. For safety reasons, automatic ming the screensaver display time (from level control of the self-leveller service- 30 sec to 20 min)
Boiler Temperature Scroll through the items by pressing icons. Press the icon Press the icon Set the desired values using the "+" and "-" icons. NOTE: a temperature offset can be set for the boiler adjustable by ±2°C. E a c h d o t c o r r e s p o n d s t o approximately half a degree centigrade of offset.
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Operations for Machine-Grinder/Dispenser Bluetooth communication Turn the machine on; the initial menu appears on the display. The symbol indicates that the machine can be linked to a Bluetooth device. Push To enter TECHNICAL programming, press the icon Press the icon Type the password and then press 1) The items are scrolled by pressing the icons Press the icon...
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MM-MOD TOUCH The blue icon indicates that the machine and grinder/ Exit from programming by pressing the icon dispenser are communicating. In the event of communication problems, the "COMMUNICATION FAILURE" message will appear on the display followed by the name of the disconnected grinder/dispenser. The message disappears automatically when the Bluetooth connection is restored.
BDS activation and sensor configuration 1) The items are scrolled by pressing the icons Push the icon. 2) Press Note: With BDS active the payment systems cannot be activated. Push the icon to confirm. All the TECHNICAL MENU items of the “Magnum Bluetooth” grinder/dispenser can be viewed only after the default technical code has been entered.
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nfiguration of Magnum Bluetooth grinder/dispenser sensors 0: sensor disabled 1: single dose (Red) 2: double dose (Green) SINGLE DOSE (Red) B D S 1 - - 2 DOUBLE DOSE (Green) SPECIAL DOSE (White) B D S 1 - - 2 Single dose –...
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Setting recipes and connections with grinder/dispenser -NOTE: ALSO POSSIBILE TO CONNECT WITH GRINDER/DISPENSER 2 GRINDER/DISPENSER 1 The filter holder-key and machine association logic is the following: 1-A or 2-A = activation of the first actuator (filter-holder with single delivery spout) 1-B o 2-B = activation of the second actuator (filter-holder with double delivery spout) 1-C or 2-C = activation of the third actuator with filter-holder with dedicated...
Operating logic BDS system enabled. Dispensing disabled (keys off) NOTE: Start/Stop key is always active. Dose grinding and dispensing activated (key on) Dispensing will remain active for 2 minutes. During this time, the grinder/dispenser used will be blocked and therefore unable to grind a second dose of coffee.
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Grinder control parameters configuration Grinder Control-1 Grinder Control-2 (only if the machine is connected to a wireless grinder/ dispenser). The parameters that can be set are: : not in use. : manual grinder control (for grinder/dispensers with no Bluetooth connection option). 1) The items are scrolled by pressing the icons : automatic grinder control (Bluetooth connection with 2) Press the icon grinder/dispenser).
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Grinder control parameters configuration (CONTINUE) : manual grinder control (for grinder/dispensers with no Bluetooth connection option). control of the flow (only if in use) When this animated icon appears, it is necessary to adjust the grinder/dispenser to tighten or loosen the grinder in order to return the coffee dispensing to the default parameters.
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Grinder control parameters configuration (CONTINUE) : Method 2: setting of Qref in fully self-learning mode. Repeat the entire procedure for the second grinder/ dispenser if present. The machine is ready to work with the grinder control on. In the event of problems, dispensing can be performed in the test square with the grinder control in use to see if the symbol * is present beside the flow.
Wi-Fi configuration 1) The items are scrolled by pressing the icons Scroll through the items by pushing the icons. 2) Press Reset the parameters with the icon - initialization Press the WIFI RESET icon: of the standard data: Wi-Fi Menu configure the following Wi-Fi settings as shown below: - NETWORK - enter the name of the access point.
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Enabling Flush key By entering the programming menu you can activate the FLUSH key. 1) The items are scrolled by pressing the icons Press the icon and Set a time from 0 to 5 seconds. 2) Press Push the icon to confirm.
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Touchscreen Touchscreen The machine can be adjusted with various configurations with dispensing and “flush” buttons set-up as desired. 42 EN...
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Logo The Cimbali standard logos are shown on all the ma- chine displays after a period of inactivity set in the “Screensaver” menu. Using any graphics program (e.g. After removing the side panel (as indicated in the "DISASSEMBLY" Paint), create a file that meets certain section), insert the USB pen drive into the dedicated port on the machine characteristics;...
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Standard logo display. Push the icon. Return to the programming menu Push the icon. and press the icon The standard logo will appear on Push the icon to confirm. the display after the programmed idle time. Customised logo display. Select the LOGO entry to display the customised logo on all the displays (the logo will appear after the programmed time) The customised logo will appear on Push the icon...
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Lighting This menu allows adjustment of the machine lights. Specifically: - rear led bar - groups light - side lights Push the icon. Set the desired values with the keys: - lights on at maximum brightness - lights off For the side lights, the user can choose: - a preferred colour out of those available with the icon;...
2. TECHNICAL PROGRAMMING (AUTOMATIC PUSH-BUTTON STRIP) 2.1 Technical programming access “Automatic push-button strip” Changing menus and sub-menus: position the cursor on the desired line using the keys and then press KEY MENU type 1 coffee + dose ..0100 imp Select grinder MM1-B...
Heating element 3) adjust the parameter using the keys and confirm The technician can activate or deactivate the heating the adjustment made by pressing the OK key or exit the element (if the service boiler heating element is disabled, menu and leave the data unchanged using the key.
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2.3 Key Menu - Coffee Selection Press one of the coffee dispensing keys (the associated GTI version: LED will remain lit). The display will show: A Version: KEY MENU + type 1 coffee dose 0090 imp KEY MENU (1.0) 03.5s type 1 coffee...
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2.5 Programming measurements using the “self-learning” function The doses of water for coffee and the hot water doses can Hot water doses also be programmed using the “SELF-LEARNING” function. 1 - Press the button to be programmed. Keep the button pressed until the desired level is reached in the cup.
2.6 “Copy group” function This feature allows you to copy the selected coffee group settings for all other machine units. TECHNICAL PROG. KEY MENU + SELF LEARNING Copy unit CONFIGURATION DATA MENU Operate as follows: PLEASE WAIT 1) position the cursor over “Copy group” using the keys and press the key;...
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Payment systems - allows a payment system to be GRINDER CONTROL configured, when connected. The following parameters can be set: - Enabled - MM1 - MM2 SOFTENER REGENERATION - Includes the parameters - Adjustment threshold - see section "Steps for Bluetooth for softener regeneration: litres of softener (between 0.1L Coffee Machine-Grinder/Dispenser Communication”...
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Wi-Fi configuration Wi-Fi Menu configure the following Wi-Fi settings as shown below: - CONNECT - to connect to the access point selected. - RSSI - signal intensity: Values of less than -70 dB indicate poor coverage with probable difficulty in transmitting data. - IP - displays the IP address assigned to the machine by the wireless access point.
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Operations for Machine-Grinder/Dispenser Bluetooth communication Turn the machine on; the initial menu appears on the With the keys, place the cursor on: display. The symbol indicates that the machine can “CONFIGURATION” in the machine Technical be linked to a Bluetooth device. Prog.
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BDS Activation Return to the "CONFIGURATION" parameters by Using the keys, move the arrow to “YES”, pressing the key; using the keys, move then press OK to confirm the cursor to “BDwS” and press CONFIGURATION + CONFIGURATION + ...
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Setting recipes and connections with grinder/dispenser - NOTE: ALSO POSSIBILE TO CONNECT WITH GRINDER/DISPENSER 2 The filter holder-key and machine association logic is the following: 1-A or 2-A = activation of the first actuator (filter-holder with single delivery spout) GRINDER/DISPENSER 1 1-B o 2-B = activation of the second actuator (filter-holder with dou- ble delivery spout) ...
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Grinder control parameters configuration Grinder Control-1 Position the cursor on the item “GRINDER CONTROL.” Grinder Control-2 in the machine's configuration menu and press the The parameters that can be set are: key. Enabled CONFIGURATION : not in use. GRINDER CONTROL : manual grinder control (for grinder/dispensers with log reset no Bluetooth connection option).
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Grinder control parameters configuration : manual grinder control (for grinder/dispensers with no Bluetooth connection option. When this animated icon appears, it is necessary to adjust MM1 + the grinder/dispenser to tighten or loosen the grinder enabled in order to return the coffee dispensing to the default reset parameters.
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Grinder control parameters configuration : Method 1: manual setting of Qref. MM1 + enabled reset reg. threshold Q ref. 1B 3.90 ml/s Q ref. 1A 3.50 ml/s 1. disable grinder control, if in use. 2. connect the machine to the grinder/dispenser via Blue- tooth and enable dialogue in the manner already in use.
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Grinder control parameters configuration INFO : grinder control. MM1 INFO + + Q ref. 3.90 ml/s Q ref. 1C 3.90 ml/s INFO Q ref. 3.50 ml/s GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 Pressing the key at the line "GROUP 1"displays: Position the cursor on the item “INFO”...
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2.8 DATA MENU COUNTERS The listed parameters are: To access the programming menu, press the key; the - coffee (number of coffee-based beverages); message below will appear on the display: - brewing (number of times that coffee was dispensed in “brewing” mode); ...
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WASH ARCHIVE The wash settings that can be displayed are: - Requested: indicates the number of washes that were DATA MENU + COUNTERS requested by the machine. WASH ARCHIVE - Performed: indicates the number of washes that were REFILL HISTORY performed within the timeout of 60 minutes.
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MALFUNCT. ARCHIVE The digits after the "malfunction code" indicate the time elapsed When the user presses the key on the “Malfunctions since the last recorded malfunction, in hours and minutes. Archive” line, the display shows: Pressing the key is again takes you to a detailed display that shows: MALFUNC.
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2.9 MANUAL COMMANDS MENU To access the manual control panels, position the cursor MANUAL COMMANDS - allows the components to be on the “Manual Commands” line using the keys activated manually using the keys TECHNICAL PROG. + CONFIGURATION DATA MENU MANUAL COMMANDS When the...
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Manual panel 2 G R 1 G R 2 G R 3 G R 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 8 1 5 .7 °c 5 .7 °c 5 .6 °c 5 .6 °c 0 0 0 % 0 0 0 % 0 0 0 % 0 0 0 %...
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Below are the symbols used to define the components that can be accessed for movement: pump motor G1~G4 Dispense-coffee solenoid valve Boiler heating element Hot water solenoid valve Charge-boiler solenoid valve Cold-water solenoid valve Boiler Pressure Steam solenoid valve Boiler water level Charge-boiler solenoid valve Steam temperature (this parameter is not shown Turbosteam solenoid valve*...
Update Software PRELIMINARY INFORMATION Do not turn off the machine or remove the USB Pendrive until the update is complete. It is preferable to use a USB Pendrive with an LED that indicates status. • • IDEA.GCP • After dismantling the side panel (as indicated in the “DISMANTLING”...
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Display calibration (touchscreen only) Take an empty USB pen drive. Format a USB drive using the FAT32 format. If using Windows, use the predefined formatting settings as shown in the image. Create a folder named GC. In this folder, create a text file with generic content (e.g., “calib”) and save it as Click the Windows symbol in the lower left part on your PC...
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Main screen After removing the side panel (as indicated in the "DISASSEMBLY" section), insert the USB pen drive into the dedicated port on the machine board: The following message will appear on the display: Using a pen hold down the centre of the cross; repeat the operation in all the points where the cross appears. When finished, remove the USB key to return to the main screen.
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Touch Display Test (touchscreen only) Take an empty USB pen drive. Format a USB drive using the FAT32 format. If using Windows, use the predefined formatting settings as shown in the image. Create a folder named GC. In this folder, create a text file with generic content (e.g., “test”) and save it as Click the Windows symbol in the lower left part on your PC...
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Main screen After removing the side panel (as indicated in the "DISASSEMBLY" section), insert the USB pen drive into the dedicated port on the machine board: Ensure that the information on the display is green, with no pressure on the screen; if the information is red, check for any wanted pressure on the edge of the screen.
3. DIAGNOSTICS MESSAGES FAULT DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSES ACTIONS CODE USB power-supply • USB-port current- • Check the status of the USB port and its malfunction consumption too high connections in order to identify possible causes of excessive consumption (e.g., short-circuit). • O nce the cause of the malfunction is fixed the USB port should restore itself automatically and return to normal operation.
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FAULT DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSES ACTIONS CODE (x)52* Timeout boiler heating • The group x boiler • Check if the group x boiler safety thermostat has group x - 20 minutes safety thermostat has tripped and, if it has, reset it. (x = 1, 2, 3, 4) tripped •...
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FAULT DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSES ACTIONS CODE Coffee dispensed referred • coffee type changed • check that there are no external elements in the to MM2 with flow over • qref calibration wrong grinders the limit (3 consecutive • grinding too coarse •check that the grinder/dispenser is working (pick- dispensings) •...
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FAULT DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSES ACTIONS CODE Request water softener resin • Softener maintenance. regeneration. Request replacement water • Replace the water softener filter. filter. Maintenance due. • The machine has displayed the message to warn the user that maintenance must be performed.
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4. DISMANTLING AND ADJUSTMENTS ALL OPERATIONS MUST BE PERFORMED WITH THE MACHINE SWITCHED OFFAND COLD. ALWAYS USE THE NECESSARY SAFETY EQUIPMENT (SHOES/GLOVES). 4.1 Basin 75 EN...
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Hydraulic diagram LEGEND Bac = Hot water delivery spout Bm = Milk delivery spout = Boiler = Steam delivery spout = Boiler = Volumetric dispensing device = Anti-backflow solenoid valve Eac = Hot water solenoid valve Eaf = Cold water solenoid valve = Diverter solenoid valve Edar = Air diverter solenoid valve Edm = Milk diverter solenoid valve...
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Il Costruttore si riserva il diritto di modificare senza preavviso le caratteristiche delle apparecchiature presentate in questa pubblicazione The Manufacturer reserves the right to modify the appliances presented in this publication without notice Le fabricant se réserve le droit de modifier sans préavis les caractéristiques des appareils présentés dans cette publication Der Hersteller behält sich das Recht vor, die in dieser Veröffentlichung vorgestellten Geräte ohne Vorankündigung zu ändern...
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A common problem with the La Cimbali M200 is Bluetooth communication failure between the machine and the grinder/dispenser. This issue is indicated by a "COMMUNICATION FAILURE" message on the display, followed by the name of the disconnected grinder/dispenser.
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