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[coffeesnob2012]

Hi!
I just bought my DIY kit for PID control of my Gaggia Classic w/ Steam Control. I read through the install manual, should be a breeze when I finally get around to it. I would really like to have some instruction on how to operate the actual control module itself. At least some statement that will tell me that it's self-explanatory once I power it up, if that is case.  :geek:  :roll:  :?:

[coffeesnob2012]

I finally found the manual for the SYL-1512(A2) which I think is the controller I have for use with the RTD. If it's wrong I'm sure I'll be back here.

[coffeesnob2012]

I'm up and running with my new PID controller for my Gaggia Classic. Pretty cool in the blue LED too. It all seems to work pretty well. I figured out how to set the preset for the brew temp, and I understand that that reading is not exactly what the temp coming out at the group head is but I can tweek that as needed. What I need to know is how is this PID controlling my steam temp? I seem to have only one preset on the controller, however, and I think this may be the answer... I only control the brew temp, and when it is switched to steam it overrides it to go max temp (factory default) to make steam. This is a guess though. I thought maybe there would be two controllable presets in the PID unit one when steam switch is off, for brewing, and a different one for when steam is switched on. I'll play around with it for a while, but appreciate some input from anyone out there.
Thanks Y'all

[Sharron]

Thanks for posting your question here. For the manual, you can email us to get a copy. If you ordered the kit from our website, you should be able to download it as well.

For the steam control temperature, you suppose to set the high alarm temperature AH1 = 284 and AL1 = 283 if you using Fahrenheit. The access code is 0001 for alarm settings.

Let us know how it goes.