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Bullet R2 Operation Manual
The Aillio Bullet R2 and Aillio Bullet R2 Pro are high-performance electric coffee
roasters with a maximum capacity of 1kg and 1.2kg, respectively. Throughout this
manual:
1. "R2" will refer to the Bullet R2 + Pro
2. "R2 Pro" will refer to the Bullet R2 Pro
Please contact a certified Aillio representative by phone (+886) 2 2577 7220 or
email:
support@aillio.com
for further inquiries.
www.aillio.com

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  • Page 1 Bullet R2 Operation Manual The Aillio Bullet R2 and Aillio Bullet R2 Pro are high-performance electric coffee roasters with a maximum capacity of 1kg and 1.2kg, respectively. Throughout this manual: 1. “R2” will refer to the Bullet R2 + Pro 2.

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    2 minutes after the cooling process starts to ensure there is no risk of fire. 20. Do not operate the R2 if the Front Plate is not properly attached. 21. There is a risk of coffee beans catching fire during roasting. www.aillio.com...
  • Page 3 32. This appliance is intended for use in households and similar environments such as light industry, micro-roasteries, coffee labs, staff kitchens in shops, offices, and other workplaces, farmhouses, hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast establishments. 33. Save these instructions for future reference. www.aillio.com...
  • Page 4 Revisions Version Major changes Initial release. Refined instructions for maintenance. www.aillio.com...
  • Page 5 ● Do not disassemble the R2. Only authorized service personnel should repair malfunctions. ● Use only accessories recommended by Aillio. Unauthorized accessories should not alter or interfere with the operation of the R2. ● Operate the R2 only when fully assembled, including the installation of the Chaff Collector.

  • Page 6: Waste Disposal

    Please contact your local or regional authority for more information on collection, reuse, and recycling programs. www.aillio.com...
  • Page 7 Roaster Overview Control Panel Overview Unpacking and Preparing the R2 Mechanical Check Drum Alignment Seasoning the Drum IMPORTANT NOTICE Operating your Bullet R2 Setting Up & Localization Updating the Firmware Operating Modes Ready Mode Preheat Mode Charge Mode Roast Mode...
  • Page 8 Drum Alignment Worn Bearing Basic guide to roasting coffee. The Basics of Coffee Roasting Recommended Preheat Temps and Power Settings (Celsius) Recommended Preheat Temps and Power Settings (Fahrenheit) R2 Pro Roast Recipe Example: 350g Button function in each mode Specifications www.aillio.com...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Roaster Overview www.aillio.com...

  • Page 10: Control Panel Overview

    Control Panel Overview www.aillio.com...

  • Page 11: Mechanical Check

    Power to P0. Listen for any obvious metal-against-metal scraping sounds. Note on Rust If you see rust on the Drum, do not be alarmed. It is normal for an unseasoned Drum to oxidize and this will disappear during seasoning. www.aillio.com...
  • Page 12 For the first 10 roasts, set the Drum Speed to D9. This higher speed helps prevent beans from sticking and potentially forcing the door open. After the initial seasoning period, you can lower the Drum Speed as the drum surface becomes smoother. www.aillio.com...
  • Page 13 Operating your Bullet R2 Setting Up & Localization Ready Mode While in , Press to access the Menu. Press the Heating +/- Buttons to navigate to the different settings. Press the Heating - Button to go back and exit. Press the Fan/Drum +/- Buttons to change values.

  • Page 14: Updating The Firmware

    Updating the Firmware 1. Find available versions here R2 firmware files. Ready Mode 2. Start the R2. Make sure the R2 is in Press to access the Menu. www.aillio.com...
  • Page 15 Heating +/- Buttons to navigate to the ‘USB Mode’ tab. Press the Fan/Drum + Button to enter the USB Mode Settings. On the ‘USB for RoasTime’ tab, press the Fan/Drum + Button. The text will change to ‘USB for SD Card’. www.aillio.com...
  • Page 16 6. Connect the R2 to the computer. The drive should show up in Windows Explorer / Finder. If the window does not appear, reconnect the USB Cable. Copy the file to the Firmware folder on the SD card drive and delete the old one. www.aillio.com...
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  • Page 18 ‘FW Update’ tab. Press the Fan/Drum + Button. The screen will flash for a few seconds and then stop. The Firmware is now updated. 9. If the board does not restart, then turn off the R2 and turn it back on. www.aillio.com...
  • Page 19 Ready Mode Press the Button A to toggle different Info Display pages and check if the Firmware Version has changed. www.aillio.com...

  • Page 20: Operating Modes

    Exhaust Fan to cool down the R2 if the Drum Temperature is higher than 80°C (176°F). Pressing the Button B toggles the data presented in °/MIN Display in the following sequence: 1. Bean Temp 2. Chamber Pressure 3. Preheat Temp 4. IGBT 5. B-ROR www.aillio.com...

  • Page 21: Preheat Mode

    R2 will automatically go to Preheat Mode You can still change the Preheat Settings in by pressing the Heating +/- Buttons. Preheat Mode You can also press the PRS Button while in to manually prompt the R2 Charge Mode into www.aillio.com...

  • Page 22: Charge Mode

    , the R2 is ready to roast. The Info Display will blink and announce “I am ready to roast”. To begin roasting, simply pour green beans into the Drum through the Funnel. Once Roast Mode loaded, the R2 will automatically detect the beans and prompt to www.aillio.com...

  • Page 23: Roast Mode

    Fan and Drum Speed. You can toggle between Fan and Drum by pressing F2. Pressing the Button B toggles the data presented in °/MIN Display in the following sequence: 1. Chamber Pressure 2. IGBT Temp 3. B-ROR 4. Bean Temp www.aillio.com...

  • Page 24: Cooling Mode

    D1. The C, F, and D settings can be adjusted to your preference. Back-To-Back Roast Mode Pressing in this mode will prompt the R2 into the so that you can continue cooling the beans while preheating the drum for the next roast. www.aillio.com...

  • Page 25: Shut Down Mode

    . You can manually press the Ready Mode Button to prompt the R2 into . The Drum will continue rotating if the Drum Temperature is above 120°C (248°F), but the Exhaust Fan will not run and cool down the R2. www.aillio.com...
  • Page 26 The Cooling Fan will continue to run until the C Settings is set to C0. Select the new Preheat Temperature by pressing the Heating +/- Buttons. The R2 will Preheat to the previous Preheat Temperature if it’s not adjusted. www.aillio.com...
  • Page 27 Drum. You can manually press the Charge Mode Charge PRS Button to enter in these cases. If the R2 has not entered Mode after 35 minutes, it is necessary to manually press the PRS Button to enter Charge Mode www.aillio.com...
  • Page 28 Fan Speeds 6 and above are strong enough to drastically drop the temperature inside the Drum and should be used with care. The Drum Speed can influence Bean Temp readings. When roasting smaller batches, a higher Drum Speed can sometimes give a more precise IBTS Temp reading. Cooling The Beans www.aillio.com...
  • Page 29 IBTS Module. Unplugging the R2 before it has completely cooled will damage it. In the event of a power outage, quickly drop the beans from the Drum and run a battery- powered fan pointing at the Induction PCB Module. www.aillio.com...
  • Page 30 Please take care to make sure that your exhaust system is functioning properly. Open Ventilation Setups An open ventilation setup is easier to manage effectively, as there is no risk of interfering with the R2’s internal airflow. www.aillio.com...
  • Page 31 In the example above, the sealed, passive ventilation tube to the outdoors is susceptible to air drafts that could funnel air back into the R2. This will force the chaff, oil, and moisture to come out of the Front, potentially leading to inconsistent roasts, www.aillio.com...
  • Page 32 In the next example, the sealed, active (with a fan) ventilation setup may pull too much air out of the R2 when it is running. This, too, can affect the airflow within the R2 and lead to inconsistent roasts. www.aillio.com...
  • Page 33 This solution works well for light roasts. Because it's not venting to the outside or pulling a lot of air, the seal does not cause issues. Please understand that this kind of setup will not work with long tubing -- keep it less than 2.5 meters. www.aillio.com...

  • Page 34: Routine Maintenance

    2. Place the Chaff Collector over a trash bin and open the Chaff Collector Plug. 3. Gently knock the Chaff Collector to drop the chaff. Alternatively, you can vacuum the inside of the Chaff Collector. 4. Check if the Chaff Filter needs cleaning. www.aillio.com...

  • Page 35: Regular Maintenance

    Use a mild basic solution, such as baking soda, to clean the Impeller. Additionally, avoid soaking for too long to prevent corrosion or discoloration. You can instead quickly cycle between soaking, scrubing, and rinsing to minimize the soaking time without compromising cleaning efficiency. www.aillio.com...
  • Page 36 Some beans can get caught up between the Air Inlet and the Mica Tube. Use a screwdriver or a spudger to carefully pick out the beans. IMPORTANT Do not use a compressed air gun or canned air to blow at the Front to avoid damaging the Mica Tube. www.aillio.com...

  • Page 37: Annual Maintenance

    2. Press downward and pull to disengage the Magnet. 3. Gently brush off the dust inside the Control Housing. 4. Remove the Front Panel (H3). 5. Flip the Front Panel over to clean the IBTS Lens with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol. 6. Reassemble everything. www.aillio.com...

  • Page 38: Basic Troubleshooting

    Some parts wear out over time and usage, while others may have issues when they are improperly installed. Please follow the guides below to run a basic troubleshooting. If the issue is not resolved, please contact support@aillio.com. Please note that all troubleshooting should be done when the Bullet has cooled down.
  • Page 39 Please follow the flow chart below to pinpoint and solve the issue: www.aillio.com...
  • Page 40 6. Re-install everything and test. Drum to Front Plate Clearance Check if the Drum to Front Plate Clearance is 1 mm. If the clearance is below 1 mm, please add Shims to the Drum Shaft to increase the clearance. www.aillio.com...
  • Page 41 3. Set the Control Panel on top of the Control Housing. 4. Remove the four black screw (Philips) on the Control PCB Module. 5. Locate and replace the SD Card and Battery at the Back of the Control PCB Module. 6. Reverse the steps and reinstall everything. www.aillio.com...
  • Page 42 We also strongly advise you to pick a single batch size -- any size -- and stick with it for the vast majority of your roasts at the beginning. In this way, there will be one less www.aillio.com...
  • Page 43 300°C - 310°C P12-P13 Recommended Preheat Temps and Power Settings (Fahrenheit) Weight [g] IBTS Preheat Settings Starting Power 428°F - 464°F P5-P7 446°F - 500°F P6-P8 500°F - 536°F P8-P9 1000 536°F - 572°F P9-P10 1200 (Pro) 572°F - 590°F P12-P13 www.aillio.com...
  • Page 44 Charge Settings: Power 7, Fan 2, Drum 9 Infrared Bean Temp@120°C: Power 6, Fan 3 Infrared Bean Temp@165° C: Power 5 Infrared Bean Temp@190° C: Power 4 Infrared Bean Temp@200° C: Fan 4 <First Crack Begins@196-204°C> 45-90 seconds after First Crack: End the Roast www.aillio.com...
  • Page 45 Change the Change Fan Mode back-to- between Cooling Fan Speed, Drum back the Fan Speed Speed, Cooling roasting Speed, Cooling Fan Drum Speed (during Mode Speed, and back-to-back Cooling Fan roasting)) Speed Go to Ready Mode Shut Down Mode www.aillio.com...

  • Page 46: Specifications

    Specifications Bullet R2 Pro Spec Overview Roast Capacity: Maximum 1200g, Minimum 200g ● Minimum Batch Time:1 kg to first crack within 6 minutes ● Power Requirement: 2300W ● Phase: Single Phase ● ● Current: 12A Input Voltage: 200-240V / 50Hz-60Hz ●...
  • Page 47 Bullet R2 Spec Overview Roast Capacity: Maximum 1000g, Minimum 200g ● Minimum Batch Time: 1 kg to first crack in 7-9 minutes ● Power Requirement: 1700W ● Phase: Single Phase ● ● Current: 15A/120V, 8A/230V Input Voltage: 110V-120V & 200V-240V / 50Hz-60Hz ●...

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