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Pearl2021 MAN AE9F12001 EN
Acaia Pearl User Manual
AP007 / AP008 / AP009

FW 1.0.012

Contents

3 In The Box

3

Introduction

3

Scale Overview

4 Getting Started

4

Placement

4

Power On / Off

4

Tare Weight

4

Switch Modes

4

Toggle Units

5 Product Care Information

5

Battery Charge

5

Battery Indicator

5

Calibration

6 Flow-Rate Indicator

7 Mode Introduction

7

Mode 1 - Weighing Only Mode

7

Mode 2 - Dual Display Mode

8

Mode 3 - Pour Over Auto-Start Timer Mode

8

Mode 4 - Portafilter Mode

9

Mode 5 - Beverage Mode

10 Configuration

14 Appendix

14

Buttons

15

LED Indicators

16

Error Codes

16

Other

17 Specifications

In The Box
Introduction
Thank you for choosing one of our scales. The Acaia Pearl is designed and manufactured to the most rigorous standard to give you the best coffee brewing experience. First, check inside the box to find the following:

Acaia Coffee Scale

Heat Resistant Pad

USB Type-C Cable

Next, follow the instructions in the "Getting Started" section to begin using your scale. To take advantage of all the features of the Acaia Pearl, 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.

Scale Overview

Weighing Pan
Charging / Low Battery Indicator
Power

LED Display Tare

* Note: For the best performance, place the weight in the center of the weighing platform.

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Getting Started

Placement

Place the scale on a stable and vibration-free surface at a preferably horizontal location.

Power On / Off
[Press] to turn on the scale. [Double tap] to turn off the scale.

Tare Weight

[Tap] to tare / zero the weight.

Switch Modes
[Press and hold] to switch between modes. * Please see the "Mode Introduction" section for more details.

Toggle Units

[Press and hold] to toggle between units.

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Product Care Information
Battery Charge
You can charge the battery by plugging the USB Type-C cable into any of the power supplies listed below:
· A computer · A USB wall-charger with an output of 5 volts and 1 amp · A USB-C PD charger supporting 5 volts · A DC car-charger with an output of 5 volts and 1 amp
· It takes about 1-2 hours to fully charge the battery when the battery is empty. Try not to let the battery completely run out before charging. Charge the battery as needed.
· A fully charged battery can work continuously for about 30 hours. · Remaining battery power can be viewed when the scale is off by pressing and holding the
Power button until the Battery Indicator comes on. You can also check the battery power by connecting the scale to Acaia Apps.
* Note: The Acaia Pearl is equipped with charging protection to prevent the battery from charging under high temperatures. It is normal if the scale does not charge when the surface is hot from brewing coffee. Battery charging function will be enabled once the scale has cooled.
Battery Indicator
· Press and hold the Power button while the LED display shows [ ACAIA ] and then changes to [ SEt ]. Continue to hold the Power button until the battery percentage is displayed.
Calibration

Turn on scale Turn on the Acaia scale.

Tap Tare button
Make sure the scale is in Weighing Only Mode
and the unit is set to `gram', then tap the `T'
button rapidly.

See CAL display
Keep tapping the `T' button until `CAL' is shown on the display.

Place a weight
Place a weight (100g/500g/1000g) on the scale and wait until the display shows `_End_'. Calibration is
now complete!

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Flow-Rate Indicator

The Flow-Rate Indicator is an LED bar on the top of the display. It helps you visualize your pouring speed in real time and suggests thresholds for ideal flow rates. The indicator measures flow rates with lit LEDs starting from 0.5 g per second in the center to 9.5 g per second at both ends. When the flow rate exceeds 11.5 g per second, the last three LEDs will light up with enhanced brightness, indicating a high flow rate.
To provide thresholds for ideal flow rates, the first pair of the brighter LEDs represents 2.5 g per second. The second pair of brighter LEDs represents 6.5 g per second, for targeting a faster pouring speed.
The Flow-Rate Indicator can be activated in Dual Display Mode, Pour Over Auto-Start Timer Mode, and Beverage Mode. You can turn the indicator on or off in the advanced settings menu.

Flow Rate > 2.5 g/s

Flow Rate > 6.5 g/s

Flow Rate > 11.5 g/s

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Mode Introduction
Mode 1 - Weighing Only Mode
In the Weighing Only Mode, the scale will only display weight in either grams or ounces.

· There are two different weighing units in Weighing Only Mode: gram and ounce. · In grams, the LED display shows [ 0.0 ]. · In ounces, the LED display shows [ 0.000 ] and the Weighing In Ounces Indicator on the
bottom left lights up.

Action Tare Weight Toggle Units g / oz Reset Mode Switch Mode

Operation Tap Tare button Press and hold Tare button Double tap Tare button Press and hold Power button

Mode 2 - Dual Display Mode
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 Dual Display Mode: gram and ounce. · In grams, the LED display shows [ 0:00 0.0 ]. · In ounces, the LED display shows [ 0:00 0.000 ]. · The timer displays from [ 0:00 ] to [ 9:59 ]. · Flow-Rate Indicator is supported in this mode.

Action Start / Stop / Reset Timer Tare Weight Reset Mode Switch Mode

Operation Tap Power button Tap Tare button Double tap Tare button Press and hold Power button

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Mode 3 - Pour Over Auto-Start Timer Mode
The Pour Over Auto-Start Timer Mode is designed to aid pour over coffee brewing. The scale will detect the start of the flow from kettle into vessel and automatically start the timer function; the timer stops when the brewing equipment has been removed from the scale. When the vessel is removed from the scale, the display flashes the final beverage weight.
· In grams, the LED display shows [ 0:00 0.0 ] with the timer on the left and the weight on the right.
· In ounces, the LED display shows [ 0:00 0.00 ] with the timer on the left and the weight on the right.
· The timer displays from [ 0:00 ] to [ 9:59 ]. · Flow-Rate Indicator is supported in this mode.

Action Start / Stop / Reset Timer Tare Weight Reset Mode Switch Mode

Operation Tap Power button Tap Tare button Double tap Tare button Press and hold Power button

Mode 4 - Portafilter Mode
The Portafilter Mode is designed to simplify the workflow of weighing coffee grounds in a portafilter. The scale automatically detects a portafilter or other vessel and tares the weight of the vessel. Remove the portafilter to add coffee grounds, then place on the scale again to measure the weight of the coffee grounds. Repeat as needed to adjust the weight. After the portafilter has been removed for 15 seconds, the scale will reset the mode to default for the next workflow.
· In grams, the display shows [ 0.0 ] before a portafilter is placed on the scale. · In ounces, the display shows [ 0.000 ] before a portafilter is placed on the scale.

Action Tare Weight Reset Mode Switch Mode

Operation Tap Tare button Double tap Tare button Press and hold Power button

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Mode 5 - Beverage Mode
This mode is designed to measure the coffee-to-beverage ratio. It is one of the most consistent methods for measuring pour over extraction. With this mode, you will be able to see the time elapsed for the brew, total amount of water added, beverage weight in the carafe, and the coffee-to-beverage ratio at the end of the brew.
· There are two different weighing units in Beverage Mode: gram and ounce. · As soon as the weight is stabilized or the tare button is pressed, the next step will show in
the display."---" indicates the scale is performing auto-tare. · AFTER the process is completed and the filter is removed, the display will blink and flash
the time elapsed for the brew, total amount of water added, beverage weight in the carafe, and the coffee-to-beverage ratio at the end of the brew.

Display

Action / Description
Put the carafe/cup on the scale, press and hold the Tare button to go to the next step.
Put the filter/dripper on the carafe/cup, press and hold the Tare button to save the dripper weight.
Measure the amount of coffee beans you want to use. When you've reached the target coffee bean weight, press and hold the Tare button to save the weight.
The timer starts when water pour is detected. The timer stops when you tap the Power button or remove the filter/dripper.

Remove the filter/dripper to proceed.

After the filter/dripper has been removed, the scale will display the final time and weight, the beverage weight, and the coffee-tobeverage ratio.

Action Tare Weight Next Step Previous Step Stop Timer Reset Mode Switch Mode

Operation Tap Tare button Press and hold Tare button Press and hold Power button between the steps Tap Power button Double tap Tare button Press and hold Power button

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Configuration

Enter Settings
1. With the Pearl powered off, press and hold the Power button. When the LED display shows [ ACAIA ] and then changes to [ SEt ], release the Power button.
2. Tap the Tare button to enter Settings. The first setting is [ SLEEP ]. 3. Please refer to the following table for key operations:

Action Next Setting Enter Setting Toggle Options Save Option Back to Menu Without Saving Exit Settings and Return to Modes

Operation Tap Tare button Press and hold Tare button Tap Tare button Press and hold Tare button Tap Power button Tap Power button

Settings Menu

Setting

Display

Sleep Timer Setting

SLEEP

Brightness Setting

bright

Battery Saving Setting

bAttSAvE

Zero Tracking Setting

trAcE

Key Sound Setting

bEEP

Weighing Filter Setting

FiLtEr

Default Weighing Unit Setting

Unit

Weighing Resolution Setting

rESoL

Weighing Only Mode Setting

NodE_1

Dual Display Mode Setting

NodE_2

Pour Over Auto-Start Timer Mode Setting NodE_3

Portafilter Mode Setting

NodE_4

Beverage Mode Setting

NodE_5

Bluetooth Setup Setting

bt_SEt

Flow-Rate Indicator Setting

FLorAtE.d

Weight Stable Indicator Setting

StAbLE.d

Auto Reset Setting Portafilter Auto Reset Setting

Auto.rES Port.rES

Reset to Default Setting

rESEt.d

Options

Default

5,10, 20, 30, 60, Off

5

1, 2, 3, 4

2

30, 90, 180, Off

90

0.5 d, 1 d, 2 d, 3 d, Off

2 d

On, Off

On

Fast, Normal, High

Fast

Gram, Ounce

Gram

Low, Default, High, Precise Default

On, Off

On

On, Off

On

On, Off

Off

On, Off

Off

On, Off

Off

On, Off

On

On, Off

On

On, Off

Off

20, 60, Off

20

15, 30, 60, Off

15

Yes, No

No

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Sleep Timer Setting [ SLEEP ]
1. The default setting is 5 minutes. 2. The number displayed indicates the amount of time before the scale will automatically power
off. For example, when 10 is selected and the scale is disconnected from all mobile devices, the scale will power off after 10 minutes of no use.
Brightness Setting [ bright ]
1. The default setting is 2. 2. You can adjust the brightness of the LED display. Set to 4 when operating under strong light,
such as when outdoors.
Battery Saving Setting [ bAttSAvE ]
1. The default setting is 90 seconds. 2. The scale will wait for the selected number of seconds to enter Battery Saving Mode.
The LED display will dim to save power.
Zero Tracking Setting [ trAcE ]
1. The default Zero Tracking is set to 2 d. 2. Zero Tracking is a function to help compensate the weight readout fluctuations at zero point
to improve the usability of the scale. Acaia Pearl is allowed to compensate fluctuations of up to 3 d according to the industrial weighing guidelines. 3. Off: It is not recommended to turn off Zero Tracking as the zero indication can drift easily as the room temperature changes. 4. 0.5 d~3 d : For example, since each division is 0.1 g, 3 d = 0.3 g. When Zero Tracking is set to be 3 d, any initial weight between ± 0.3 g on the weighing pan would be zeroed out. 5. 2 d is recommended in general for Acaia Pearl.
Key Sound Setting [ bEEP ]
1. The default setting is On. 2. Use this setting to turn the beeping sound on or off.
Weighing Filter Setting [ FiLtEr ]
1. The default setting is Fast. 2. The weighing filter setting determines the speed with which the load receptor responds to
and determines the weight. "High" indicates a more stable but slower weighing result; "Fast" indicates higher sensitivity and a faster weighing result.
Default Weighing Unit Setting [ Unit ]
1. The default unit is gram. 2. You can also switch the weighing unit by pressing and holding the Tare button while in
different brewing modes.
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Weighing Resolution Setting [ rESoL ]
1. The Weighing Resolution is set to the Default option; the division is 0.1 g for weights of 1000 g or less and 0.5 g for weights between 1000 g and 2000 g.
2. When the Weighing Resolution is set to High, the division will be 0.1 g throughout the entire time from 0 g to 2000 g.
3. When the Weighing Resolution is set to Precise, the division will be 0.1 g throughout the entire time from 0 g to 2000 g. Additionally, the scale weighs with a minimal starting weight of 0.1g.
4. When the Weighing Resolution is set to Low and the scale is in dual display mode with timer and weight, the division will be 1 g throughout the entire time from 0 g to 2000 g.
Weighing Only Mode Setting [ NodE_1 ]
1. The default setting is On. 2. On: Mode enabled. 3. Off: Mode disabled.
Dual Display Mode Setting [ NodE_2 ]
1. The default setting is On. 2. On: Mode enabled. 3. Off: Mode disabled.
Pour Over Auto-Start Timer Mode Setting [ NodE_3 ]
1. The default setting is Off. 2. On: Mode enabled. 3. Off: Mode disabled.
Portafilter Mode Setting [ NodE_4 ]
1. The default setting is Off. 2. On: Mode enabled. 3. Off: Mode disabled.
Beverage Mode Setting [ NodE_5 ]
1. The default setting is Off. 2. On: Mode enabled. 3. Off: Mode disabled.
Bluetooth Setup Setting [ bt_SEt ]
1. The default setting is On. 2. On: Bluetooth enabled. The scale can be connected with Acaia Apps. 3. Off: Bluetooth disabled. The scale does not allow any Bluetooth connection.
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Flow-Rate Indicator Setting [ FLorAtE.d ]
1. The default setting is On. 2. On: Flow-Rate Indicator enabled. The Flow-Rate Indicator on the top of the display turns on and
visualizes your pouring speed in real time. 3. Off: Flow-Rate Indicator disabled.
Weight Stable Indicator Setting [ StAbLE.d ]
1. The default setting is Off. 2. On: Weight Stable Indicator enabled. The Weight Stable Indicator on the bottom left of the display
lights up when the weight is stable. 3. Off: Weight Stable Indicator disabled.
Auto Reset Setting [ Auto.rES ]
1. The default value is 20 seconds. 2. In Pour Over Auto-Start Timer Mode, after a cup is removed, the timer and weight will
automatically reset. This setting gives you options on how long to wait before resetting. 3. If this setting is set to Off, the timer and weight will not reset until the Tare button is double tapped.
Portafilter Auto Reset Setting [ Port.rES ]
1. The default value is 15 seconds. 2. In Portafilter Mode, after a portafilter is removed, the weight will automatically reset. This setting
gives you options on how long to wait before resetting. 3. If this setting is set to Off, the scale will automatically tare whenever a portafilter is placed onto
or taken off from the scale.
Reset to Default [ rESEt.d ]
1. Select "YES" to reset all settings to default value.
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Appendix

Buttons
Power Button
Tare Button

Function

Example

Turn On

Press and hold to turn on the scale.

Turn Off

Double tap to turn off the scale.

Switch Mode

While the scale is turned on, press and hold for 2 seconds to switch modes.

Start / Stop / Reset Timer

While in Timer Mode, tap to start/stop/reset timer.

Back

While in Settings Menu, tap to go back to Weighing Only Mode.

Tare

Tap to perform tare operation.

Toggle Units

Press and hold to switch between gram and ounce.

Reset Mode

Double tap to reset a mode. This zeroes the weight and sets the timer to 0:00.

Toggle Settings Option

While editing a setting, tap to scroll through its options.

Confirm Enter Calibration Mode

While editing a setting, press and hold for 2 seconds to confirm the option selected.
While in Weighing Only Mode, rapidly tap to enter Calibration Mode.

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LED Indicators

Charging / Low Battery Indicator Bluetooth Connection Indicator
Weight Stable Indicator
Weighing in Ounces / Data Transmitting Indicator
Power Button

Button Pressed / Weight Stabilizing Indicator
Pour Over Auto-Start Timer Indicator
Auto-Tare Indicator
Tare Button

Charging / Low Battery Indicator This indicator turns on when the battery is charging and turns off once the battery is fully charged. The indicator starts flashing when the battery power is low as a reminder to charge the scale.
* Note: The Acaia Pearl is equipped with charging protection to prevent the battery from charging under high temperatures. It is normal if the scale does not charge when the surface is hot from brewing coffee. Battery charging function will be enabled once the scale has cooled.
Bluetooth Connection Indicator This indicator turns on when the scale is connected to Acaia Apps.
Weight Stable Indicator This indicator turns on when the weight is stable.
Weighing in Ounces / Data Transmitting Indicator This indicator turns on when the weighing unit is in ounces. The indicator also lights up during software update to indicate data transfer.
Button Pressed / Weight Stabilizing Indicator This indicator turns on when a button is pressed or when the weight is stabilizing.
Pour Over Auto-Start Timer Indicator The scale automatically starts the timer when flow from kettle is detected.
Auto-Tare Indicator The scale performs auto-tare when a stable weight is placed on the weighing pan.

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Error Codes

Error Code Error 100 Error 101 Error 102 Error 303
Error 304 Error 802 Error 803 Error 900

Description Access code error, unrecognized access code. EEPROM error, unable to access memory. Please contact Acaia support. AD error, unable to access weighing signal. Please contact Acaia support. Unable to find acceptable starting zero point, most likely because the loadcell has been damaged by excessive force or drop. Please contact Acaia support. Overload: weight exceeds maximum capacity. Underload: weight below minimum capacity. Calibration error. Calibration cannot proceed when environmental noises are too strong. Please calibrate in a stable environment free of wind, vibration, etc. Unable to tare because the weight exceeds the acceptable tare range. Unable to tare because the weight is unstable. Passcode error (the default passcode is 0000)

Other

Display Code Description

The scale is in update mode. During the update process, the data transfer indicator on the bottom left will flash.

UPdAtE

* Note: If you want to leave update mode, please connect the scale's USB to a power source. The scale will power off automatically if the update process does not begin shortly.

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Specifications

Model Product Weight Product Dimensions Maximum Capacity Minimun Weight Measuring Units Readability Repeatability Linearity Indication Limit Power Supply Battery Battery Life Display Bottom Material Connectivity Operating Temperature Warranty Inside the Package

AP007 / AP008 / AP009 500 g ± 5 g W: 160 mm L: 160 mm H: 32 mm 2000 g / 70.55 oz 0.1 g
gram, ounce 0.1 g 0.1 g 1 d (d = 0.1 g / 0.5 g) 2060.0 g / 72.660 oz 5 V / 500 mA Lithium-ion rechargeable 3.7 V 1100 mAh 30-40 Hours 8-digit LED Anti-slip rubber PC Bluetooth 4.0 15 ~40 1 Year Acaia Pearl Coffee Scale x 1 Heat Resistant Pad x 1 USB Type-C Charging Cable x 1

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Copyright
This user manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, processed, duplicated or published in any form by photocopying, microfilming, reprinting or any other method, in particular electronic means, without the written consent of Acaia.
© Acaia, California, 2022.


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