acaia Pearl S User manual
Acaia Pearl Model S
User Manual
FW 1.0.020
In the Box
Introduction
Scale overview
Getting Started
Placement
Power on/ off
Tare weight
Toggle units
Switch modes
Using the Acaia Brewguide
Using Brewguide for the rst time
Using Brewguide on Pearl S
Brewguide action button
Product Care Information
Battery charge
Calibration
Mode Introduction
Mode 1 - Weighing Mode
Mode 2 - Dual Display Mode
Mode 3 - Portalter Mode
Mode 4 - Espresso Mode
Mode 5 - Flowrate Mode
Mode 6 - Flowrate Practice Mode
Conguration
Appendix
Buttons
LED indicators
Error code
Other
Specications
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Contents
Next, follow the instructions in the “Getting Started” chapter in this manual to start using
your scale. To take full advantage of the many features of the Pearl Model S, carefully read
through this user manual for step-by-step procedures, examples, and other information.
Warning: Incorrect handling of this product could result in personal injury or physical damage.
Thank you for choosing one of our scales. The Acaia Pearl Model S is designed and man-
ufactured to the most rigorous standard to give you the best coffee brewing experience.
First, check the shipping carton to nd the following:
*Note: For the best performance, place the weight in the center of the weighing pan.
In the Box
Introduction
Scale overview
Weighing Pan
LED Display
Power Tare
Acaia Coffee Scale Heat Resistant Coaster Micro-B USB cable
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Getting Started
Placement
Power on / off
Tare weight
Toggle units
Switch Modes
Select a work place that is stable, vibration-free and, if possible,
a horizontal location for the weigh-ing platform.
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[Press] to turn on the scale.
[Double tap] to turn off the scale.
[Short press] to tare / zero the weight.
[Press and hold] for one second to switch modes.
* Please see the “Mode Introduction” section for more details.
[Press and hold] for ve seconds to toggle units.
Brewguide is a step-by-step interactive guide to brewing coffee. Simply scan the Acaia
Brewguide QR code on the coffee bean bag, and use the Acaia Brewguide app to download
the recipe to your Pearl S. In the Brewguide app, you can also discover guides created by
roasters around the world.
Download the
Brewguide app
Search or scan QR Code
to nd the brewguide you
need.
Wait until the brewguide
is sent to the Pearl S; this
may take up to one minute.
Turn on the Bluetooth on
your phone and connect
with the Pearl S
Select a brewguide.
Just follow the guide and
get brewing!
Follow the instructions on
the Brewguide app
Choose “Upload to Pearl
S” in the app to send it to
Pearl S.
Using the Acaia Brewguide
Download
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Connect
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Start personalization
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Using Brewguide for the rst time
Using Brewguide on Pearl S
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Brewguide action button
Enter Brewguide mode
Go to the next brewing step
Replay the current brewing step
In any scale mode, [press and hold] for one second
In Brewguide mode, [press and hold] for one second
In Brewguide mode, [press] to replay
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Go back to the previous brewing step
Tare
In Brewguide mode, [press and hold] for one second
In Brewguide mode, [press] to tare
• You can charge the battery by plugging the USB cable into
any of the power supplies listed be-low:
• A computer
• A USB wall-charger with an output of 5 volts and 1 amp
• A DC car-charger with an output of 5 volts and 1 amp
• It takes about 3-4 hours to fully charge the battery from
empty. Try not to let the battery completely run out before
charging. Charge the battery as needed, but try not to charge
the scale more than once a week.
• A fully charged battery can provide up to 16 hours of
working time in normal brightness and up to 40 hours in low
brightness mode.
• Battery percentage can be viewed via the Acaia apps.
* Note: Using a “fast-charging” charging block or charging hub (a charging block/hub delivering
over 5v at 1A) could damage your Acaia scale’s circuit board.
Turn on the Acaia
scale.
Make sure the scale
is in weighing mode
and the unit is set to
‘gram’, then tap the
‘T’ button rapidly.
Keep tapping the ‘T’
button until ‘CAL’ is
shown on the
display.
Place a weight
(100g/500g/1000g)
on the scale and
wait until the
display shows
‘_End_’. Calibration
is now complete!
Product Care Information
Turn on scale Tap T button See CAL display Place a weight
Battery charge
Calibration
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In the Weighing Mode, the scale will only display
weight, in either grams or ounces.
In the Dual Display Mode, the scale displays [ 0:00 0.0 ]
with a timer (left) and weight (right).
• There are two different weighing units in Weighing Mode: grams and ounces. A green
dot will appear in the upper right of the LED display and the scale will read 0.000 when
weighing in ounces.
• The LED display shows [ 0.0 ] when the scale is measuring in grams.
• The LED display shows [ 0.000 ] when the scale is measuring in ounces.
• The readability is 0.1 g for grams and 0.005 oz for ounces.
• There are two different weighing units in Dual Display Mode: grams and ounces.
• When the scale is measuring in grams, the LED display shows [ 0:00 0.0 ].
• When the scale is measuring in ounces, the LED display shows [ 0:00 0.00 ]
• The maximum display time is 9 minutes and 59 seconds. The weight display on the right
side displays 0.0 to 999.9 when the value is under 1000, and 1000 to 3030 if the value is
over 999.9.
Mode Introduction
Mode 1 - Weighing Mode
Mode 2 - Dual Display Mode
Action Operation
Tare Weight Tap Tare button
Toggle Units g/oz Long press Tare for 5 seconds
Reset Mode Double tap Tare button
Switch Mode Long press Power button
Action Operation
Start/Stop/Reset Timer Tap Power button
Tare Weight Tap Tare button
Reset Mode Double tap Tare button
Toggle Units g/oz Press and hold Tare for 5 seconds
Switch Mode Press and hold Power button
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1. While measuring in grams, the display shows [ 0.0 ] before a portalter is placed
on the scale.
2. While measuring in ounces, the display shows [ 0.000 ] before a portalter is placed
on the scale.
3. The display shows [ 0.0 ] after a protalter has been registered.
1. Place an empty portalter on the scale, and the scale will register the weight of the
portalter.
2. Remove the portalter after [ ] disappears.
Note
If you do not operate the scale for 15 seconds or double tap the tare button, the Pearl Model S
will automatically reset the mode to default for next auto tare operation.
Mode 3 - Portalter Mode
Display
Mode Description
Action Operation
Tare Weight Tap Tare button
Reset Mode Double tap Tare
Toggle Units g/oz Long press Tare for 5 seconds
Switch Mode Press and hold Power button
The Portalter Mode is designed to simplify the workow
of weighing coffee grounds in a portalter. The scale
automatically detects a portalter or other vessel and
tares the weight of the vessel. Remove the portalter to
add coffee grounds, and place on the scale again to
measure the weight of the coffee grounds. Repeat as needed to adjust the weight. After
the portalter has been removed for 15 seconds, the scale will reset the mode to default
for next workow.
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1. The LED display shows [0:00 0.0] with the timer on the left and the weight on the right in
gram units.
2. The LED display shows [0:00 0.00] with the timer on the left and the weight on the right
in ounce units.
3. When the weight exceeds 999 grams, the LED display only shows the integer part (the
decimal point will not be displayed. The LED display shows up to a maximum of 3000
grams. If the weight exceeds 3000 grams, the scale will display [Maximum].
1. When placing more than two grams and a stable weight on the scale, the scale will
perform the auto-tare operation.
2. After the scale detects the ow of espresso, the timer will start. The timer will stop when
the espresso ow stops.
3. When the espresso is ready, removing the cup will ash between the beverage weight
and the espresso shot.
Note
1. In Espresso Mode, the timer will stop when the espresso ow stops.
2. The auto-tare function is performed only when the weight exceeds two grams.
3. If you do not operate the scale for ten seconds, it will reset the timer and perform
tare operation.
4. In Espresso Mode, the timer will also stop when a negative weight (i.e., removal of
a cup) is detected.
Mode 4 - Espresso Mode
Mode Description
Display
Action Operation
Start/Stop/Reset Timer Tap Power button
Tare Weight Tap Tare button
Reset Mode Double tap Tare
Toggle Units g/oz Long press Tare for 5 seconds
Switch Mode Press and hold Power button
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The Espresso Mode is designed to aid espresso
extraction. The scale automatically detects a cup,
shot glass, or other vessel and tares the weight of
the vessel. The scale will then detect the start of the
ow of espresso into the vessel and automatically
start the timer function; the timer stops when the ow of espresso into the vessel stops.
When the vessel is removed from the scale, the display ashes the nal beverage weight.
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