CARIMANAGER BLUEDOT USER GUIDE

Translation of original instructions

GENERAL INDEX 10 CARIMANAGER BLUEDOT STRUCTURE... 110
10.1 ONLINE SESSION....................................... 110
1 INTRODUCTION..............................................1 10.2 OFFLINE SESSION...................................... 119

2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS............................. 1

3 INSTALLATION................................................2
3.1 “.NET FRAMEWORK” INSTALLATION............ 4
3.2 DRIVER INSTALLATION.................................. 6
3.3 UNINSTALLING................................................ 9

4 SOFTWARE ACTIVATION............................. 10

5 SOFTWARE LAUNCH/CLOSURE................. 13
5.1 LOGIN............................................................. 14
5.2 ACCESS LEVELS WITH PASSWORD.......... 15
5.3 ACCESSIBLE FUNCTIONS
ACCORDING TO LEVEL/PASSWORD.......... 15
5.4 USER INTERFACE......................................... 16

6 DEVICE CONNECTION SETTINGS.............. 17

7 SOFTWARE SESSION OPTIONS................. 19

7.1 ONLINE.......................................................... 19
7.1.1 CONNECTION/ DISCONNECTION.......... 19
7.1.2 SAVING YOUR SETTINGS....................... 22
7.1.3 DOSE SETTINGS..................................... 23
7.1.4 MAIN MENU.............................................. 30
7.1.4.1 Info reset.................................................... 31
7.1.4.2 Doses counter........................................... 34
7.1.4.3 Alarm history.............................................. 35
7.1.4.4 System manager....................................... 56
7.1.4.5 Backup....................................................... 69
7.2 OFFLINE......................................................... 72
7.2.1 MACHINE TYPE SELECTION.................. 73
7.2.2 MACHINE CONFIGURATION................... 75
7.2.3 DOSE SETTINGS..................................... 76
7.2.4 MAIN MENU.............................................. 84
7.2.4.1 System manager....................................... 85
7.2.4.2 Backup....................................................... 98

8 SAVE/LOAD MACHINE
CONFIGURATION........................................101
8.1 SAVE MACHINE CONFIGURATION............ 101
8.1 LOAD MACHINE CONFIGURATION........... 103

9 DRINK NAME EDITING............................... 105

9.1 STORING DRINK NAMES........................... 106
9.2 LOADING DRINK NAMES............................ 108

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 1 INTRODUCTION
This manual is a guide to Carimanager BlueDot software.

Carimanager BlueDot software allows Bluedot machines to communicate, via cable, with
a PC for assistance, monitoring and configuration operations.

2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
For correct use of the Carimanager BlueDot, the minimum requirements are:

●● Windows version XP, 7,8,Vista,10 or higher;

●● “.NET Framework 4.6” or higher;
●● USB driver.

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 3 INSTALLATION

NOTE

Users can receive Carimanager BlueDot software as a com-

pressed directory (.zip) or in another customised mode.

WARNING

Software installation requires PC “administrator” credentials.

In any case, to start up the installation process, it is necessary to:

●● Copy or extract the software content to a local directory;

●● Start installation by opening the “SETUP.EXE” file with a dou-
ble click.

When the next screen comes up, press on the “NEXT” button.

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Change the destination directory for the installation by clicking on
the “BROWSE” button. Press “NEXT” to confirm.

Press “NEXT” to confirm installation start up.

Wait for installation to complete.

Press the “CLOSE” button to conclude the installation process.

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 3.1 ".NET FRAMEWORK" INSTALLATION

WARNING

If the “.NET FRAMEWORK” file does not meet the minimum re-
quirements, it will need to be updated.

The following message will be viewed on the PC monitor.

It is possible to update the software by downloading manually

from the following link:

h t t p : / / w w w. m i c r o s o f t . c o m / e n - u s / d o w n l o a d / d e t a i l s .
aspx?id=48130

which needs to be entered in the search bar of the browser and

confirming the message as shown above.

After downloading the file, double click on it to open.

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To continue, read and accept the licence conditions and select
“Install”.

Wait for the installation or select “Cancel” to interrupt operation.

At the end of installation, the following window will open on the

PC monitor.

Press “End” to complete the installation operation.

WARNING

In case of error during the installation process, we recommend

repeating the whole operation.

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 3.2 DRIVER INSTALLATION
To proceed with driver installation, the BlueDot machine needs to
be connected to the PC by USB cable.
NOTE

Connect the USB cable to the mini-usb socket of the card on the
machine.

Mini-USB socket

ATTENTION

Insert the cable into the connector vertically so as to avoid tears

or knocks.

When the machine has been connected, the client-PC should im-
mediately detect it.
The user needs to open the control panel for the devices (Control
panel → Device control).

The machine is recognised under the heading “Other devices”,

with the name “USB_CDC0_0.”

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Right click on “USB_CDC0_0” and then select “Update software
driver” and search for the driver provided.

Select manual driver search on the PC.

Select the local directory for the software.

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 Wait for the updated drivers to be searched and installed.

At the end of the upgrade, the following window will open on the
PC monitor.

Press “Close” to complete the update operation.

WARNING

In case of error during the installation process, we recommend

repeating the whole operation.

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3.3 UNINSTALLING
To uninstall the Carimanager BlueDot software, it is necessary to
access the “Control Panel” from the PC.

Select the “Programs” menu.

Right click on the BlueDot software and select “Uninstall”.

Press “YES” to confirm the process and wait for the uninstall to
finish.

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 4 SOFTWARE ACTIVATION
After completing the software installation process, the relevant
icon will appear on the PC desktop.

Make sure that the program is run using administrator credentials

by right-clicking and selecting properties.

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 Select the “Compatibility” tab and tick alongside the string “Run
this program as administrator”.

Press “OK” to confirm the setting.

Double click on the “BlueDot” icon to start the software.
When starting up for the first time, the following product activation
screen will open.

Code to be provided to
the support service for Box in which to enter
product activation. the product activation
code received by the
support service.

Press the “Confirm” button to proceed to activate the product.

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 If the activation is successful, the display will read “License OK”.

Press the “OK” button to start the product.

WARNING

If the product cannot be activated, we recommend repeating the

whole operation.

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 5 SOFTWARE LAUNCH/CLOSURE

NOTE
It is possible to launch the software by double-clicking with the
left button of the mouse on the BlueDot icon, or right-clicking
and selecting the “Open” option.

Select the software

Once open, the software will have the following screen. language from the
following:
• English
• Italian
• Spanish
• German
• Danish
• French
• Japanese
• Polish
• Dutch
• English (USA)

This is used to enable or

disable viewing of the
software start-up window.

This is used to enable or

disable viewing of the
Press CONTINUE to access the software. software start-up window
in full screen mode.

NOTE
It is possible to close the software by clicking on the ”X” in the top
right or from the “FILE” menu in the top left corner and choosing
“EXIT”.

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 5.1 LOGIN
After launching the software, the user is required to complete the
Login by entering User and Password.

This request decides the type of user and influences the avail-
ability of some settings.

NOTES
For practical purposes and completeness of information, we
will illustrate the screens that can be see with level 5 password
(technical) here below.

Username entry field.

Password entry field.

Press to proceed within

the software.

WARNING

If the access data are not correct, the message “Wrong Pass-
word” will be displayed.

NOTES

To complete a user logout, it is necessary to open the “File” menu

and select “Logout”.

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 5.2 ACCESS LEVELS WITH PASSWORD
LEVEL USER PASSWORD
1 Waiter 61111
2 Roaster 11111
3 Owner 22222
4 Service 33333
5 Technician 44444

5.3 ACCESSIBLE FUNCTIONS ACCORDING TO LEVEL/PASSWORD

LEVEL
1 2 3 4 5
Read doses data  
INFO RESET Reset Counters  
GSM/Ftp status 
YYYY    
MM    
System clock DD    
programming DAY    
HH    
MM    
Display Regulation Brightness Adjustment    
Main power 
Grinder number 
Hot water outlet 
Aroma fan 
Dispenser 
Decaf door 
Machine Water Supply type 
Configuration Steam 
Cup station 
Communication interface 
Height / Presence cup 
SYSTEM- Door locked 
MANAGER
MDB 
ES grounds roller compactor 
Language  
Boiler temperature  
Steam temperature  
Aroma fan timing  
Machine Fan timing  
Parameters Grounds number max ES  
Grounds number max FB  
Serial number  
Instant motor settings  
Stop dispensing  
Change Password     
Energy save  
Calibration  
GSM Service  
Group manual Espresso group  
movements Fresh brew group  
MDB  

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 LEVEL
1 2 3 4 5
Drink enable   
Drink name   
Select options Products number   
Drink icon   
Price   
DOSE
Drink Product 1 settings   
PROGRAMMING
Composition Product 2 settings   
Parameter #1   
Product # Setting Parameter #2   
Parameter #3   
Test doses 
Load doses  
BACK UP Save doses  
Save vending data  
Global counter 
DOSES
Partial 
COUNTER
Drinks counter 
ALARM HISTORY 
SERVICE 

NOTES
= Accessible function for reading/writing.
°= Accessible function for reading only.

5.4 USER INTERFACE

Toolbar

General information bar

Software viewing area

System messages area

Connection status
viewing area

Indication area
access mode.

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 6 DEVICE CONNECTION SETTINGS

NOTES

To establish an efficient connection with the machine, it is neces-

sary to set the connection parameters.

NOTES

From the PC, to define the port being used, access the “Control
panel/device management/Ports (COM and LPT)”.

Access the connection parameters selecting “Settings/Commu-

nication”.

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 Confirm the connection
settings.

Select the COM port

used to connect the
machine to the PC.
Press
to confirm
the changes made

WARNING

After setting the connection parameters, press “Save” to confirm

the settings.

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 7 SOFTWARE SESSION OPTIONS
Carimanager BlueDot software offers the user two possible oper-
ating modes:

ONLINE: machine direct

connection to PC via
USB.

OFFLINE: used to create

and customize settings.

7.1 ONLINE
At the moment of connection the software will read the machine’s
current configuration and it will allow the setting of doses and
parameters only, based on the match with the connected device.

Through the direct link, the user will be able to save the current
device configuration and also to directly tune the doses.

7.1.1 CONNECTION/ DISCONNECTION

Connect the PC to the machine and make sure that the connec-
tion ports are correct; after this, use the PC software to select
“Online” from the main menu.

ATTENTION

Insert the cable into the connector vertically so as to avoid tears

or knocks.

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 Press to access the
ONLINE mode.

LED to indicate
connection status.

NOTES

If the connection is
successful, the con-
nection LEDs will
turn green.

ONLINE session loading.

NOTES

At the time of con-

nection, the machine
display views this
screen and the but-
tons are disabled.

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To disconnect the machine, it is necessary to press the “EXIT”
button.

EXIT button.

WARNING
The software will ask
whether you wish to
disconnect from the
machine without sav-
ing your settings.
Press “Yes” to confirm.

NOTES

The connection
LEDs will turn red.

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NOTES

Power On
After disconnecting,
the machine display
will show the menu
buttons, and the but-
tons will be restored.

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 7.1.2 SAVING YOUR SETTINGS

WARNING

After setting the doses and the machine parameters, press the
machine button, press the save button (only on the online ses-
sion).

Save button.

NOTES

The saving process

will take about 1 min-
ute. During the sav-
ing process, it is not
possible to discon-
nect or to save a new
configuration.

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7.1.3 DOSE SETTINGS

NOTES

Doses can all be adjusted following the same process.

Dose setting access

button.

Select the drink for dose

setting.

Press to access the

delivery graphic for the
products that the drink is
comprised of.

According to the machine

configuration, the
following types of product
can be selected:
● Espresso
● Fresh Brew
● Instant product
● Fresh milk
● Water

Press to access the

drink settings.

Press to access the

parameter setting page of
the products that the
drink is comprised of.

Enables/disables the
drink, or makes it “empty”.

Select the name of the

beverage from a list 23
provided by the
 drink settings.

Press to access the

parameter setting page of
the products that the
DRINK OPTIONS
drink is comprised of.

Enables/disables the
drink, or makes it “empty”.

Select the name of the

beverage from a list
provided by the
manufacturer.
Select the number of
products (from 1 to 3)
that make up the
beverage to be delivered.
Select the icon of the
beverage from a list
provided by the
manufacturer.

NOTES
The name of the drink can be changed from the “Settings / prod-
uct name” menu.
For more information, please refer to the relevant chapter.

Select the sensor (high,

low, jolly) to use to enable
the delivery of the drink.

Selecting the price of the

drink.
If set to “0.00” the drink is
delivered free of charge.

Press to confirm the

changes made.

NOTES
Price increase or reduction steps are the same as the value en-
tered in the “Minimum Coin Value” field on the MDB menu (in
“system manager”), in the same way as the price currency will
correspond to the “currency code” field.

NOTES
The “Cup sensor” option can only be viewed if “Cup station” is
enabled in the default “Machine configuration” menu and set on
the Jolly.

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SENSOR DISPLAY OPERATION

Allows the distribution of a

short cup drink placed in cor-
Low
respondence with the lower
cup sensor.

Allows the distribution of a

long cup drink placed in cor-
respondence with the higher
cup sensor, or short cup drink
High
placed in correspondence
with the higher cup sensor
when the Cup Station is not
present.

Allows the distribution of any

cup drink placed in corre-
Jolly
spondence with the lower or
the higher cup sensor.

NOTES

The “Price” option is only visible if the “MDB” function is enabled in the “Machine configu-
ration” menu.

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 CHART PRODUCT

With this menu it is possible to edit and view the delivery times
and delays for some product components in graphic form.

For example, if we look at the cappuccino.

Open the menu to view the page with some of the default pre-sets
defined by the manufacturer.

Fields to set the delivery

delay of drink ingredients.

Fields to set the delivery

time of drink ingredients.

Graphic for delivery time

of drink ingredients.

Infographic key used on

delivery graphic.

When the number fields are changed automacally, the graphic

will show the new settings.

Milk delivery mode

settings area.

Espresso delivery mode

settings area.

Press to confirm the

changes made.

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 PRODUCT SETTINGS

NOTES

The products that can be set will depend on the ingredients of

the drink.

Press to access the

delivery graphic for the
products that the drink is
comprised of.

Parameter settings fields.

For more details, see the
following table.

Press to confirm the

changes made.

PARAMETERS
THAT CAN BE SET:
value

value
Various /
Max.
Min.

Drink comp. Element Unit of measure

Remarks
Origin Grinder 1
Grinder 2
Decaf
Grinder 1 & 2
Delayed start time 0 300 Tenths of a second
Grinding time 0 150 Tenths of a second
ESPRESSO Water dose pulses 0 500 No.
Empty coffee chamber 249 251 No.
Water adding pulses 0 400 No.
Pre-infusion time setting 0 50 Tenths of a second
Pre-infusion pause setting 0 150 Tenths of a second
Coffee expansion chamber 0 30 No.
Origin Grinder 1
Grinder 2
Instant product motor 1
Instant product motor 2
Grinder 1 & 2
Delayed start time 0 300 Tenths of a second
Grinding time 0 150 Tenths of a second
FRESH BREW Water time 1 0 200 Tenths of a second
Infusion pause setting 0 150 Tenths of a second

Air pump time 0 150 Tenths of a second

Air pump motor PWM1 1700 1800 No. Recommended value
1800
Water time 2 0 200 Tenths of a second
Water time 3 0 10 Tenths of a second

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 value

value
Various /

Max.
Min.
Drink comp. Element Unit of measure
Remarks
Origin Instant product motor 1
Instant product motor 2
Instant product motor 3
Delayed start time 0 300 Tenths of a second
Water dispensing time 0 350 Tenths of a second
Water dispensing delayed start 0 370 Tenths of a second
Mixer motor time ON 0 350 Tenths of a second
Mixer motor delayed start 0 350 Tenths of a second
Instant product motor time ON 5 350 Tenths of a second
INSTANT PRODUCT
Instant product motor delayed start 0 2 Tenths of a second
Mixer speed setting 0 2 No. 0 max speed
1 medium speed
2 min. speed
Instant product dispensing steps 0 2 No. 0 dispensing without
interruption
1 a pause during
dispensing
2 two pauses during
dispensing
Delayed start time 0 300 Tenths of a second
Steam dispensing time 0 200 Tenths of a second
MILK
Milk aerator delayed start 10 160 Tenths of a second
Milk aerator time 0 200 Tenths of a second
Delayed start time 0 300 Tenths of a second
HOT WATER
Dispensing time 0 350 Tenths of a second

INSTANT PRODUCT DISPENSING STEPS:

0 PAUSE:

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1 PAUSE:

2 PAUSES:

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 7.1.4 MAIN MENU

Main menu access

button.

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7.1.4.1 Info reset

Press to access the

machine information
menu.

Select the access the

partial and total
counters.

Press to reset the

counters.

Press to view the

GSM/Ftp status.

COUNTER

NOTES

The viewing of some counters will depend on the machine con-

figuration.

Total counter of
dispensed drinks.
This counter can not
be reset.

Partial counter of
dispensed drinks.

Counter of the number of

movements of the
espresso group.

Counter of the number

of movements of the
Fresh Brew Group.

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Washes counter Mixer.
 Total counter of
dispensed drinks.
This counter can not
Total
be counter washes.
reset.

Partial counter of
dispensed drinks.
Washes counter
Espresso group.
Counter of the number of
movements of the
espresso group.
Washes counter.
Fresh Brew Group.
Counter of the number
of movements of the
Fresh
WashesBrew Group.
counter.
Milker.

Washes counter Mixer.

Current number of
grounds used by
the Espresso group.

Current number of
grounds used by the
Fresh Brew Group.

Counter beverage
dispensed detail.

Total counter for messages

sent using GSM module.

Wear status for current

filter.

Total machine takings.

Press to view the retail

counter for each single
drink delivered.

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 Fresh Brew Group.

Counter beverage
dispensed detail.

NOTES

This menu supplies

data about the num-
ber of dispensing of
each enabled drink.

GSM/FTP STATUS

GSM/Ftp general status.

Connection status.

Signal level
(number and graphic).

Signal of number of
errors.

NOTES
This menu is only viewed if the GSM module is enabled and
online.
Enable the function from the “Machine configuration” menu.

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 7.1.4.2 Doses counter

Press to access the dose

counter menu.

Total counter of
dispensed drinks.

Partial counter of
dispensed drinks.

Counter beverage
dispensed detail.

NOTES

This counter cannot

be reset.

NOTES

This menu supplies

data about the num-
ber of times each en-
abled drink has been
dispensed.

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 7.1.4.3 Alarm history

Alarm History access

button.

NOTES

Press an alarm to
view the details.

NOTES

The system can

store up to 30 mes-
sages.

NOTES

The system allo-

cates a code to each
alarm.

Detailed description
of alarm.

Alarm Alarm time and date

ID number

XX--XXXXXX XXXX--XXXXXX XXXX X

General alarm
condition

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 DEFINITION OF ERRORS AND ALARM LEVELS

SYMBOLS LEVEL DESCRIPTION

High Main problem for the machine.

Medium-high The problem, which can be

solved, requires the switching
off of the machine to restore the
normal operation.

Medium-low The problem, which can be

solved, does not requires the
switching off of the machine.
Normal operation is restored by
solving the problem.
Low Warning message for the op-
erator.

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 DISPLAY POSSIBLE CAUSE EFFECT INTERVENTION

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ERROR
●● Open the upper front door.
Dispensing not
●● Check the position of the Espresso unit.
Mechanical failure allowed ●● If necessary, replace.
during the return of
ESPRESSO GROUP ERROR - 1 the Espresso unit to
the rest position.
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ERROR
●● Open the upper front door.
Dispensing not
●● Check the position of the piston.
Mechanical fault allowed ●● If necessary, replace.
during the return of
ESPRESSO GROUP ERROR - 2 the piston to the rest
position.
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ERROR
●● Open the upper front door.
Dispensing not
●● Check the encoder.
allowed
The piston encoder ●● If necessary, replace.
detects the wrong in-
ESPRESSO GROUP ERROR - 3
ESPRESSO UNIT ERRORS

formation.
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ERROR
●● Open the upper and lower front door.
Dispensing not
●● Mechanical fault of the grounds discharge sys-
allowed
Mechanical fault of tem.
the grounds discharge
ESPRESSO GROUP ERROR - 4 system.

 DISPLAY POSSIBLE CAUSE EFFECT INTERVENTION
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
●● Open the upper front door.
Dispensing not
●● Check the encoder.
allowed
The piston encoder ●● If necessary, replace.
detects the wrong in-
ESPRESSO GROUP ERROR - 5 formation.
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
●● Open the upper front door.
Dispensing not
●● Check the position of the Espresso unit.
allowed
Mechanical fault ●● If necessary, replace.
during the ascent of
ESPRESSO GROUP ERROR - 6 the Espresso unit.
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
●● Open the upper front door.
Dispensing not
●● Check the Espresso unit.
allowed
Mechanical fault ●● If necessary, replace.
during the closing of
ESPRESSO GROUP ERROR - 7 the Espresso unit.
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
●● Open the upper front door.
Dispensing not
●● Check the Espresso unit.
allowed
Electric fault of the ●● If necessary, replace.
closing system of the
ESPRESSO GROUP ERROR - 8 Espresso unit.

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 DISPLAY POSSIBLE CAUSE EFFECT INTERVENTION

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131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
●● Open the upper front door.
Dispensing not
●● Check the position of the piston.
allowed
The waiting time for ●● If necessary, replace.
the piston ascent has
ESPRESSO GROUP ERROR - 9 elapsed.
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ERROR
●● Remove the rear panel.
Missing water in the
●● Check the flowmeter.
water circuit.
The waiting time for ●● If necessary, replace.
water to the flowmeter
ESPRESSO GROUP ERROR - 10 has elapsed.
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ERROR
●● Open the upper front door.
Missing water in the ●● Remove the rear panel.
water circuit. ●● Check the flowmeter.
The waiting time of ●● If necessary, replace.
water from the flow-
ESPRESSO GROUP ERROR - 11 meter has elapsed.
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
●● Open the upper and lower front door.
Dispensing not
●● Mechanical fault of the grounds discharge sys-
allowed
The waiting time for tem.
waste chute opening
ESPRESSO GROUP ERROR - 12 has elapsed.
 DISPLAY POSSIBLE CAUSE EFFECT INTERVENTION
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
Dispensing not ●● Open the upper and lower front door.
allowed ●● Check the grounds discharge system.
The waiting time for
waste chute closing
ESPRESSO GROUP ERROR - 13 has elapsed.
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ERROR
Dispensing not ●● Open the upper and lower front door.
allowed ●● Check the grounds discharge system.
The discharge waiting
ESPRESSO GROUP ERROR - 14 time has elapsed.
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
●● Open the upper front door.
Dispensing not
●● Check the position of the Espresso unit.
Mechanical fault allowed ●● If necessary, replace.
during the return of
ESPRESSO GROUP ERROR - 15 the Espresso unit to
the rest position.
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
●● Open the upper front door.
Dispensing not
●● Check the position of the piston.
Mechanical fault allowed ●● If necessary, replace.
during the return of
ESPRESSO GROUP ERROR - 16 the piston to the rest
position.

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 DISPLAY POSSIBLE CAUSE EFFECT INTERVENTION

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131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
●● Open the upper front door.
Dispensing not
●● Check the Fresh Brew unit.
allowed
Mechanical fault ●● If necessary, replace.
during the re-start pro-
FRESH BREW GROUP ERROR - 1 cedure.
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
●● Open the upper front door.
Dispensing not
●● Check the Fresh Brew unit.
allowed
●● If necessary, replace.
0 position not detect-
FRESH BREW GROUP ERROR - 2 ed by the sensor.
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
●● Open the upper front door.
Dispensing not
●● Check the Fresh Brew unit.
allowed
FRESH BREW UNIT ERRORS

The opening waiting ●● If necessary, replace.

time for the Fresh
FRESH BREW GROUP ERROR - 3 Brew unit has elapsed.
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
●● Open the upper front door.
Dispensing not
●● Check the Fresh Brew unit.
The waiting time for allowed ●● If necessary, replace.
the half opening of the
FRESH BREW GROUP ERROR - 4 Fresh Brew unit has
elapsed.
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ERROR
●● Open the upper front door.
Dispensing not
●● Check the Fresh Brew unit.
allowed
The waiting time for ●● If necessary, replace.
the filter closing has
FRESH BREW GROUP ERROR - 5 elapsed.
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
●● Open the upper front door.
Dispensing not
●● Check the Fresh Brew unit.
allowed
The waiting time for ●● If necessary, replace.
the filter opening has
FRESH BREW GROUP ERROR - 6 elapsed.
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
●● Open the upper front door.
Dispensing not
●● Check the Fresh Brew unit.
allowed
The waiting time for ●● If necessary, replace.
filter cleaning has
FRESH BREW GROUP ERROR - 7 elapsed.
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ERROR
●● Open the upper front door.
Dispensing not
●● Check the Fresh Brew unit.
allowed
●● If necessary, replace.
The water waiting
FRESH BREW GROUP ERROR - 8 time has elapsed.

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DISPLAY POSSIBLE CAUSE EFFECT INTERVENTION
HOT WATER ERRORS

131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015

ERROR
●● Switch the machine off.
●● Access the inner parts.
Dispensing not
●● Check the outer water circuit.
allowed
The waiting time for ●● Check the Air-Break filling.
the hot water spout ●● If necessary, replace.
WATER SYSTEM ERROR - 1 has elapsed.
DISPLAY POSSIBLE CAUSE EFFECT INTERVENTION
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ERROR
STEAM ERRORS

●● Switch the machine off.

Dispensing not ●● Access the inner parts.
allowed ●● Check the heating element.
The heating waiting ●● If necessary, replace.
STEAM ERROR - 1 time has elapsed.
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ERROR
Dispensing not ●● Insert the coffee beans in container 1.
allowed ●● Re-start the machine.
Missing coffee beans
MISSING COFFEE - 1 in container 1.
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
Dispensing not ●● Insert the coffee beans in container 2.
allowed ●● Re-start the machine.
Missing coffee beans
MISSING COFFEE - 2 in container 2.
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ERROR
●● Insert the decaf coffee.
Dispensing not
A decaf drink was re- allowed ●● The alarm resets automatically after 15 sec-
quested, but there are onds.
MISSING COFFEE ERRORS

MISSING DECA no products in the de-

caf compartment.
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
●● Insert the instant coffee into the relevant con-
Dispensing not
tainer.
allowed
●● Re-start the machine.
Missing instant coffee.
MISSING COFFEE - 4

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131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
●● Switch the machine off.
Machine totally
●● Check the boiler.
Fault of boiler heating jammed. ●● If necessary, replace.
at too high tempera-
Boiler temperature HIGH ture.
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
●● Switch the machine off.
Machine totally
●● Check the sensor.
jammed.
●● If necessary, replace.
Boiler operation fault.
Boiler not working
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
●● Switch the machine off.
HIGH-LEVEL GENERAL ERRORS

Machine totally
●● Check the sensor.
jammed.
●● If necessary, replace.
Boiler sensor fault.
Boiler sensor error
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
●● Switch the machine off.
●● Check the flowmeter.
Machine totally
●● Check the machine set-up.
jammed.
●● Check the water supply.
Flowmeter fault. ●● If necessary, replace.
Flow meter error
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131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
●● Switch the machine off.
Machine totally
●● Check the steam dispensing.
Fault of steam dis- jammed. ●● If necessary, replace.
pensing at too high
Steam temperature HIGH temperature.
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
●● Switch the machine off.
Machine totally
●● Check the steam dispensing.
jammed.
Steam dispensing op- ●● If necessary, replace.
Steam not working eration fault.
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ERROR
●● Switch the machine off.
Machine totally
●● Check the steam dispensing.
jammed.
Steam dispensing ●● If necessary, replace.
Steam sensor error sensor fault.
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
●● Open the upper front door.
Machine totally
●● Close the upper front door.
jammed.
●● Complete the washing procedure.
Wash uncompleted.
Wash uncompleted

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131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
●● Open the upper front door.
Machine totally
●● Close the upper front door.
jammed.
Boiler filling incom- ●● Complete the boiler filling procedure.
Boiler fill uncompleted plete.
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
●● Open the upper front door.
Machine totally
●● Close the upper front door.
jammed.
First installation pro- ●● Complete the first installation procedure.
First install uncompleted cedure incomplete.
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
●● Open the upper front door.
Machine totally
●● Close the upper front door.
jammed.
Electronic communi- ●● Complete the first installation procedure.
Communication cation failure.
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131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
Machine function
●● Insert the drawer correctly.
Liquid waste drawer block.
not inserted or not in-
Insert liquid waste drawer serted
properly.
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
●● Remove the drip tray.
Machine function
●● Empty the drip tray.
block.
●● Re-insert the drip tray.
Drip tray full.
Drip tray full
MEDIUM-LOW LEVEL GENERAL ERRORS

45° Fill up water container... 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015

Open Close
Machine function
●● Carry out the procedure shown on the display.
block.
Minimum level of
water in the tank.
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Machine function
●● Await the water filling in the Air-Break.
block.
Minimum level of
water in the tank.

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DISPLAY POSSIBLE CAUSE EFFECT INTERVENTION
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ERROR
●● Empty the drawer and wait at least 10 seconds
Machine function
When 25 dispensing block. before re-inserting it.
operations for each ●● Re-start the machine.
unit and approx. 35 for
Coffee grounds drawer full the Fresh Brew unit
are reached.
NOTES
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR This message is visible only if
the “Door locked“ parameter is
enabled.
Machine function
Coffee grounds ●● Open the front door (the machine stops auto-
drawer full Having reached 25 block. matically).
dispensing per coffee ●● Empty the drawer, and then close the front
unit and approx. 35 for door (the machine starts automatically).
Reset funds the Fresh Brew unit.
●● Reset the counter by pressing when this
message appears.
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ERROR
Instant 1
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
Machine function
●● Insert the instant product container(s) properly.
block.
Instant product con-
tainers not inserted or
Instant 2 not inserted properly.
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
Instant 3

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DISPLAY POSSIBLE CAUSE EFFECT INTERVENTION
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
Coffee hopper 1
Machine function
●● Insert the instant product container(s) properly.
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
block.
Coffee containers not
ERROR
inserted or not insert-
ed properly.
Coffee hopper 2
 DISPLAY POSSIBLE CAUSES EFFECT INTERVENTION
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
GSM module function
block.
●● Check to ensure that the module is connected
The machine oper-
The module does correctly.
ates without the GSM
not respond module.
SINCRONIZATION ERROR correctly
to the base.
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
GSM module function
block.
●● Check to ensure that the module is connected
The machine oper-
correctly.
ates without the GSM
The module does module.
NO ANSWER FROM MODULE not respond.
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
GSM module function
block.
The machine oper- ●● Check communication settings.
ates without the GSM
C o m m u n i c a t i o n module.
BAUD RATE ERROR settings error.
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
GSM module function
GSM ERRORS

block.
The machine oper- ●● Check communication settings.
ates without the GSM
C o m m u n i c a t i o n module.
TYPE ERROR settings error.

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131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR GSM module active.
Network connection
error. ●● Move GSM module so as to restore the con-
The machine oper- nection.
ates without the GSM
No network. module.
NETWORK ERROR
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
SIM card authentica-
tion error.
The machine oper- ●● Check the PIN entered.
ates without the GSM
Incorrect PIN entered. module.
PIN ERROR
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
GSM module active
and
●● Move GSM module so as to restore the con-
operating correctly.
nection.
The signal quality is No data are being
too low (<5%) or net- transmitted.
SIGNAL QUALITY work error.
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
GSM module active
and
●● Make sure the connection signal is good qual-
operating correctly.
ity.
No data are being
SMS send error. transmitted.
SMS ERROR
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131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
GSM module SIM
card block.
The machine oper- ●● Enter the correct PUK code for the SIM.
ates without the GSM
The PUK code is re- module.
PUK ERROR quired.
131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
GSM module function
block.
●● Insert the SIM card correctly in its slot on the
The machine oper-
GSM module.
ates without the GSM
SIM card not found. module.
MISSING SIM CARD
WARNING
If the problems persist, refer to the specific GSM document.

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131° Error page 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
●● Check to ensure that the module
MDB system function block.
is connected correctly.
The machine operates without the
The module is not re- payment system. ●● Check the operating conditions of
sponding correctly to the MDB.
NO ANSWER FROM MODULE the base command
request.
131° Error pag e 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
ERROR
●● The machine was unable to make
MDB system function block.
payment. Check the credit or any
The machine operates without the
other anomalies signalled by the
payment system.
The payment process connected MDB module.
PAYMENT ERROR is not successful.
131° 11:25 | 19 Febbraio 2015
MDB system function block.
Withdraw not available The machine operates without giv-
Coin Low level
ing change.
NOTES ●● Refill the coins inside the tubes.
The module is not This screen flashes ●● Re-start the machine.
able to deliver change on the display for 3
if the coin return op- seconds every 30
tion is not active. seconds
MDB ERROR

WARNING
If the problems persist, refer to the specific MDB system document.
 7.1.4.4 System manager

System Manager
access button.

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SYSTEM CLOCK PROGRAMMING

Press to access the

System clock
programming menu.

Set the number of the year.

Set the number of the month.

Set the number of the

day.

Set the number of the

day of the week.

Set the number of hours.

Set the number of minutes.

Press to confirm the

changes made.

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 REGULATION BRIGHTNESS

Select to access
display adjustments.

Adjust display brightness.

Adjustment range 0 - 100.

Press to confirm the

changes made.

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CONFIGURATION

Press to access the

machine configuration
menu.

Set the electrical supply

of the machine to
220/240V or 110V.

Set the number of

grinders.

Set the possibility to

deliver hot water (yes -no).

Set the presence of the

aroma fan (yes -no).

Set the number of

solubles (0-2-3).

Set the presence of the deca

drink insert door (yes-no).

Set the type of water

supply for the machine
(tank-mains water
connection).

Set the presence of the

steam dispenser (yes-no).

Set the presence of the cup

protection door (yes-no).
Set the type of
communication interface
(NO - Wi-Fi - Modem Cell).
Set the cup presence /
height (yes-no).

Enable or disenable the

blocking of the door (yes-no).
MDB system presence
settings (yes-no).
ES grounds compactor
presence setting (yes-no).

Press to confirm the

changes made.

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 NOTES
Enabling the “Cup station” function, the machine software will
check to ensure the door is closed and if this is not the case, it
will request closure.

NOTES

The settings of the cup sensors are applied to all enabled drinks.

NOTES

Enabling the “Door locked” parameter produces variations in op-

erations and in the messages on the display.

WARNING

If the “Door locked” function is active, the front door cannot be

split between top and bottom, but it is a single piece and to open
it, the lock must be released.

WARNING

The settings for the devices present can change the possibility to
set some data even on other pages.

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MACHINE PARAMETERS

Select to access the

machine parameters
menu.

Select to access the

machine parameters
menu.
Language setting (main).

Language setting
(additional).
Language
Set setting
the boiler’s (main).
working
temperature (80°C - 98°C).

Language
Set setting
the steam temperature
(additional).
(20°C - 150°C).
Setthe
Set the operating
boiler’s working
temperature of
temperature (80°C - 98°C).
the aroma
fan. (0-600).
Set the steam temperature
(20°C
Set the- operation
150°C). time
of the cooling fan (0-600).
Set the operating
temperature of the aroma
fan.the
Set (0-600).
maximum number
of Espresso grounds (0-75).
Set the operation time
NOTES of the cooling fan (0-600).
Press to access the
settings for instant drink
Recommended value: 75 for 7 grams and 40 for 14 grams. container motors. number
Set the maximum
of Espresso grounds (0-75).
Set the maximum number of
Fresh
PressBrew grounds
to access (0-35).
the
settings for instant drink
Machine
containerserial number
motors.
setting.
Set the maximum number of
Manual delivery stop
Fresh Brew grounds (0-35).
setting (yes no).
Machine serial number
setting.
Press to confirm the
Manual delivery
changes made. stop
setting (yes no).

Press to confirm the

changes made.

Instant drink motor speed

setting (2-3).
NOTES

The manual delivery stop is not instant, but occurs when the
system detects a safe situation. Instant drink motor speed
setting (2-3). 61
 Press to confirm the
changes made.

Instant drink motor speed

setting (2-3).

NOTES

Set the speed for the

instant product mo-
tors according to the
type of product to be
dispensed.
Both levels are set
according to the
maximum speed
CHANGE PASSWORD
of the motor and a
equivalent to:
2= 70%
3= 30%

Select to access the

password change
function.

Press to confirm the

changes made.

WARNING

It is possible to change only the password selected according to

access made or underlying levels.

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ENERGY SAVE

Select to access the

Energy saving menu.

Enable/disenable the
energy saving.

Time (minutes) of energy

saving activation (1-300).

Boiler temperature (°C) in

Energy saving mode
(20°-80°).

Press to confirm the

changes made.

Once enabled, the Energy Save feature will be applied only when
the machine is powered on. The software will check if the energy
save is working constantly based on five conditions:
●● User presence, if a user is not being detected.
●● Cup presence, if a cup is not being detected.
●● Timer Timeout, based on a field “time setting” configured before.
●● Drink selection, if a drink is not being dispensed.
●● Button touch, if a button has not been pressed.
If all of these conditions are valid, the energy save runs and a
screensaver will appear on the screen.

The energy save will be maintained until one of the listed condi-
tion is no longer valid. At the return from the energy save, the
boiler and steam heating screen will show while the boiler and the
steam boiler return to dispense threshold set point.
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 CALIBRATION

NOTES

Setting to be assessed only if the “cup height” and “user pres-

ence” sensors are present and enabled.

Select to access the

calibration menu.

Adjustment of the high

cup sensor threshold.

Adjustment of the low

cup sensor threshold.

Adjustment of the user

sensor threshold.

Press to confirm the

changes made.

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GSM SERVICE

WARNING

To enable the GSM settings menu, it is necessary to set the

“Communication interface” to “Modem cell” from the Machine
configuration” menu.

Press to access the GSM

Service menu.

SIM card Pin setting.

Support service telephone

number setting.
Modem parameter
setting.
GSM remote connection
password setting.
Technical support service
telephone number setting.
Machine model setting.

Setting to enable dose

information transmission
to support.
Setting for dose
information transmission
intervals.
Setting for dose
information transmission
times.
Setting to enable machine
status transmission.
Setting for machine status
transmission frequency.
Setting for machine status
transmission time.
Setting to enable sales
transmission to support.
Setting for sales
transmission frequency to
support.

Setting for sales data

transmission time.
ID/Sales setting. 65
 Setting to enable dose
information transmission
to support.

Setting for dose

information transmission
intervals.
Setting for dose
information transmission
times.
Setting to enable machine
status transmission.
Setting for machine status
transmission frequency.
Setting for machine status
transmission time.
Setting to enable sales
transmission to support.
Setting for sales
transmission frequency to
support.

Setting for sales data

transmission time.
ID/Sales setting.

Enabling of auto backup

of sales to the microSD
memory.
Auto backup time setting.

Auto backup frequency

setting.
Press to confirm the
changes made.

NOTES

The system is set to make an automatic backup on the first day

of the week if this function is enabled.

NOTES
The stored backup filed will be called “vendingdatauserXX.txt”,
where XX is the number of saves or the week, according to the
set frequency.
The file is inside the “DATA” directory and can contain up to 600
lines of sales data.

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MDB

Press to access the

MDB menu.

MDB enable status

display.

Manufacturer’s code
display.

Modem number display.

Serial number display.

Firmware version display.

Currency display.

Scale factor display.

Decimal factor display.

Minimum currency piece

display.

Sales method enable

setting.

Change dispenser
enable setting.

Max. accepted credit

setting.

Change tube status

display.

Press to confirm the

changes made.

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 TUBE STATUS

Shows the number of

coins in the MDB system
tube to be used to give
change.

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7.1.4.5 Backup

Backup menu access

button.

Press to upload the

doses from a device.

Press to save the doses

to a device.

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 LOAD DOSES

ATTENTION
To be recognised by the machine, the backup file must neces-
sarily be named “dosesbackup.txt”.
This file includes all doses set, but not the configurations.

Press on “Load doses”.

This will open the following screen.

Press to open the backup

file search screen.

Press to open the backup

file search screen.

Select the backup file to

upload.

Select the backup file to

upload.

Press to confirm.

Press to confirm.

Press to load files.

Press to load files.

If the backup is loaded successfully, the following screen will be

displayed.
Press to close the
window.

Press to close the

window.

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SAVE DOSES
Press on “Save doses”.
This will open the following screen.

Press to select the

directory for saving the
dose backup files.

Press to select the

directory for saving the
dose backup files.

Select the directory for

saving the backup files.

Select the directory for

saving the backup files.

Press to confirm.

Press to confirm.

Press to save files.

Press to save files.

If the saving is successful, the following screen will be displayed.

Press to close the

window.

Press to close the

window.

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 7.2 OFFLINE
The user can establish the type of device, the physical compo-
nents present in it, and the doses to set.

At the end of the procedure, the user can save and keep the set-
tings or apply them to a compatible machine using a microSD
support.

Press to access OFFLINE

mode and the screen used
to select the type of
machine.

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 7.2.1 MACHINE TYPE SELECTION

Select the machine

configuration from:
• Espresso
• Fresh Brew
• Tea Brew
• Espresso and Fresh Brew
• Espresso and Tea Brew

WARNING

The machine configuration will influence and decided on the

available settings.

Brewer Fresh Milk G S X Water supply

Key: ESPRESSO BREWER
E: Espresso brewer BlueDot E 0M 1G 0S 0X WT - WM - WJ
F: Fresh Brewer BlueDot E 0M 1G 2S 2X WT - WM - WJ
EF: Espresso brewer
BlueDot E 0M 2G 2S 2X WT - WM - WJ
+ Fresh Brewer
ET: Espresso brewer BlueDot E 1M 2G 0S 0X WT - WM - WJ
+ Tea Brewer BlueDot E 1M 1G 2S 2X WT - WM - WJ
M MILK BlueDot E 1M 2G 2S 2X WT - WM - WJ
S: Instant products BlueDot E 1M 1G 3S 2X WT - WM - WJ
/ Tea containers
G: Grinder BlueDot E 0M 1G 3S 2X WT - WM - WJ
X: Mixer FRESH BREWER
WT: Water tank BlueDot F 0M 2G 0S 0X WT - WM - WJ
WM: Water connection BlueDot F 0M 1G 2S 2X WT - WM - WJ
WJ: Wildcard water
BlueDot F 0M 2G 2S 2X WT - WM - WJ
supply
BlueDot F 1M 2G 0S 0X WT - WM - WJ
BlueDot F 1M 2G 2S 2X WT - WM - WJ
ESPRESSO + FRESH BREWER
BlueDot EF 0M 2G 0S 0X WM
BlueDot EF 1M 2G 0S 0X WM
ESPRESSO + TEA BREWER
BlueDot ET 0M 2G 2S 0X WM
BlueDot ET 1M 2G 2S 0X WM

NOTES

See the diagram on the following page for more information.

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7.2.2 MACHINE CONFIGURATION

NOTES
The description of the configuration layout is the same for all
types.
For example, if we look at the espresso.

Select the machine

configuration.

Settings:
• Milk system present
• Number of grinders
• Number of instant
drink containers
• Number of mixers

Press at the end of the

configuration to proceed.

NOTES
The machine graphics on the display will vary according to set-
tings.

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 7.2.3 DOSE SETTINGS

NOTES

Doses can all be adjusted following the same process.

ATTENTION

Default doses are pre-loaded, according to the type of machine

chosen and configured.

To empty all recipe fields:

Press to delete all the

recipes pre-loaded by
default.

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Dose setting access
button.

Select the drink for dose

setting.

Press to access the

delivery graphic for the
products that the drink is
comprised of.
According to the set
machine configuration,
the available product
types for selection are:
● Espresso
● Fresh Brew
● Instant product
● Fresh milk
● Water
Press to access the
drink settings.

Press to access the

parameter setting page of the
products that the drink is
composed of.
Enables/disables the
drink, or makes it “empty”.

Selection of the name of

the beverage from a list
provided by the
manufacturer.
Selection of the number
of products (from 1 to 3)
that make up the
beverage to be delivered.
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Selection of the icon of
 Press to access the
drink settings.

Press to access the

DRINK OPTIONS parameter setting page of the
products that the drink is
composed of.
Enables/disables the
drink, or makes it “empty”.

Selection of the name of

the beverage from a list
provided by the
manufacturer.
Selection of the number
of products (from 1 to 3)
that make up the
beverage to be delivered.

Selection of the icon of

the beverage from a list
provided by the
manufacturer.

NOTES
The name of the drink can be changed from the “Settings / prod-
uct name” menu.
For more information, please refer to the relevant chapter.

Selection of the sensor

(high, low, jolly) to use to
enable the delivery of the
drink.

Selecting the price of the

drink.
If set to “0.00” the drink is
delivered free of charge.

Press to confirm the

changes made.

NOTES
The “Cup sensor” option can only be viewed if “Cup station” is
enabled in the default “Machine configuration” menu and set on
the Jolly.

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SENSOR DISPLAY OPERATION

Allows the distribution of a

short cup drink placed in cor-
Low
respondence with the lower
cup sensor.

Allows the distribution of a

long cup drink placed in cor-
respondence with the higher
cup sensor, or short cup drink
High
placed in correspondence
with the higher cup sensor
when the Cup Station is not
present.

Allows the distribution of any

cup drink placed in corre-
Jolly
spondence with the lower or
the higher cup sensor.

NOTES

The “Price” option is only visible if the “MDB” function is enabled in the “Machine configu-
ration” menu.

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 PRODUCT CHART
With this menu it is possible to edit and view the delivery times
and delays for some product components in graphic form.

For example, if we look at the cappuccino.

Open the menu to view the page with some of the default pre-sets
defined by the manufacturer.

Fields to set the delivery

start delay of drink
ingredients.

Fields to set the delivery

time of drink ingredients.

Graphic for delivery time

of drink ingredients.

Infographic key used on

delivery graphic.

When the number fields are changed automatically, the graphic

will show the new settings.

Milk delivery mode

settings area.

Espresso delivery mode

settings area.

Press to confirm the

changes made.

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 PRODUCT SETTINGS

NOTES

The products that can be set will depend on the ingredients of the
drink.

Press to access the

delivery graphic for the
products that the drink is
comprised of.

Parameter settings fields.

For more details, see the
following table.

Press to confirm the

changes made.

PARAMETERS
THAT CAN BE SET:
value

value
Drink Various /
Max.
Min.

Element Unit of measure

comp. Remarks
Origin Grinder 1
Grinder 2
Decaf
Grinder 1 & 2
Delayed start time 0 300 Tenths of a second
Grinding time 0 150 Tenths of a second
ESPRESSO Water dose pulses 0 500 No.
Empty coffee chamber 249 251 No.
Water adding pulses 0 400 No.
Pre-infusion time setting 0 50 Tenths of a second
Pre-infusion pause setting 0 150 Tenths of a second
Coffee expansion chamber 0 30 No.
Origin Grinder 1
Grinder 2
Instant product motor 1
Instant product motor 2
Grinder 1 & 2
Delayed start time 0 300 Tenths of a second
Grinding time 0 150 Tenths of a second
FRESH BREW Water time 1 0 200 Tenths of a second
Infusion pause setting 0 150 Tenths of a second

Air pump time 0 150 Tenths of a second

Air pump motor PWM1 1700 1800 No. Recommended value
1800
Water time 2 0 200 Tenths of a second
Water time 3 0 10 Tenths of a second

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 value

value
Drink Various /

Max.
Min.
Element Unit of measure
comp. Remarks
Origin Instant product motor 1
Instant product motor 2
Instant product motor 3
Delayed start time 0 300 Tenths of a second
Water dispensing time 0 350 Tenths of a second
Water dispensing delayed start 0 370 Tenths of a second
Mixer motor time ON 0 350 Tenths of a second
Mixer motor delayed start 0 350 Tenths of a second
Instant product motor time ON 5 350 Tenths of a second
INSTANT PRODUCT
Instant product motor delayed start 0 2 Tenths of a second
Mixer speed setting 0 2 No. 0 max speed
1 medium speed
2 min. speed
Instant product dispensing steps 0 2 No. 0 dispensing without
interruption
1 a pause during
dispensing
2 two pauses during
dispensing
Delayed start time 0 300 Tenths of a second
Steam dispensing time 0 200 Tenths of a second
MILK
Milk aerator delayed start 10 160 Tenths of a second
Milk aerator time 0 200 Tenths of a second
Delayed start time 0 300 Tenths of a second
HOT WATER
Dispensing time 0 350 Tenths of a second

INSTANT PRODUCT DISPENSING STEPS:

0 PAUSE:

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1 PAUSE:

2 PAUSES:

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 7.2.4 MAIN MENU

Main menu access

button.

NOTES

Fewer menus are

available in offline
mode compared to
online mode.

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7.2.4.1 System manager

System Manager menu

access button.

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 SYSTEM CLOCK PROGRAMMING

Press to access the

System clock
programming menu.

Set the number of the year.

Set the number of the month.

Set the number of the

day.

Set the number of the

day of the week.

Set the number of hours.

Set the number of minutes.

Press to confirm the

changes made.

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BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT

Select to access
display adjustments.

Adjust display brightness.

Adjustment range 0 - 100.

Premere per confermare

le modifiche apportate.

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 CONFIGURATION

Press to access the

machine configuration
menu.

Set the electrical supply

of the machine to
220/240V or 110V.

Set the number of

grinders.

Set the possibility to

deliver hot water (yes -no).

Set the presence of the

aroma fan (yes -no).

Set the number of

solubles (0-2-3).

Set the presence of the deca

drink insert door (yes-no).

Set the type of water

supply for the machine
(tank-mains water
connection).

Set the presence of the

steam dispenser (yes-no).

Set the presence of the cup

protection door (yes-no).
Set the type of
communication interface
(NO - Wi-Fi - Modem Cell).
Set the cup presence /
height (yes-no).

Enable or disenable the

blocking of the door (yes-no).
MDB system presence
settings (yes-no).
ES grounds compactor
presence setting (yes-no).

Press to confirm the

changes made.

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NOTES
Enabling the “Cup Station” function, the machine software will
check to ensure the door is closed and if this is not the case, it
will request closure.

NOTES

The settings of the cup sensors are applied to all enabled drinks.

NOTES

Enabling the “Door locked” parameter produces variations in op-

erations and in the messages on the display.

WARNING

If the “Door Locked” function is active, the front door cannot be

split between top and bottom, but it is a single piece and to open
it,the lock must be released.

WARNING

The settings for the devices present can change the possibility to
set some data even on other pages.

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 MACHINE PARAMETERS

Select to access the

machine parameters
menu.

Select to access the

machine parameters
menu.

Language setting (main).

Language setting
(additional).

Set the boiler’s working

temperature
Language (80°C(main).
setting - 98°C)

Language setting
Set the steam temperature
(additional).
(20°C - 150°C).
Set
Set the
the boiler’s
operatingworking
temperature
temperature of the -aroma
(80°C 98°C)
fan. (0-600).
Set the steam temperature
(20°C
Set the- 150°C).
operation time
of the cooling fan (0-600).
Set the operating
temperature of the aroma
fan. (0-600).
Set the maximum number
of Espresso grounds (0-75).
Set the operation time
NOTES of the cooling fan (0-600).
Press to access the
settings for instant drink
Recommended value: 75 for 7 grams and 40 for 14 grams. container
Set motors.number
the maximum
of Espresso grounds (0-75).
Set the maximum number of
Fresh Brew
Press grounds
to access the(0-35).
settings for instant drink
Machine serial
container number
motors.
setting.
Set the maximum number of
Manual delivery stop
Fresh Brew grounds (0-35).
setting (yes no).
Machine serial number
setting.
Press to confirm the
changesdelivery
Manual made. stop
setting (yes no).

Press to confirm the

changes made.

Instant drink motor speed

setting (2-3).
NOTES

The manual delivery stop is not instant, but occurs when the system
detects a safe situation. Instant drink motor speed
90 setting (2-3).
 Press to confirm the
changes made.

Instant drink motor speed

setting (2-3).

NOTES

Set the speed for the

soluble beverage
motors according to
the type of product to
be dispensed.
The two levels of
maximum motor
speed are equivalent
to:
CHANGE PASSWORD 2=70%
3=30%

Select to access the

password change
function.

Press to confirm the

changes made.

WARNING

It is possible to change only the password selected according to

access made or underlying levels.

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 ENERGY SAVE

Select to access the

Energy saving menu.

Enable/disenable the
energy saving

Time (minutes) of energy

saving activation (1-300).

Boiler temperature (°C) in

Energy saving mode
(20°-80°).

Press to confirm the

changes made.

Once enabled, the Energy Save feature will be applied only when
the machine is powered on. The software will check if the energy
save is working constantly based on five conditions:
●● User presence, if a user is not being detected.
●● Cup presence, if a cup is not being detected.
●● Timer Timeout, based on a field “time setting” configured before.
●● Drink selection, if a drink is not being dispensed.
●● Button touch, if a button has not been pressed.
If all of these conditions are valid, the energy save runs and a
screensaver will appear on the screen.

The energy save will be maintained until one of the listed condi-
tion is no longer valid. At the return from the energy save, the
boiler and steam heating screen will show while the boiler and the
steam boiler return to dispense threshold set point.
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CALIBRATION

NOTES

Setting to be assessed only if the “cup height” and “user pres-

ence” sensors are present and enabled.

Select to access the

calibration menu.

Adjustment of the high

cup sensor threshold.

Adjustment of the low

cup sensor threshold.

Adjustment of the user

sensor threshold.

Press to confirm the

changes made.

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 GSM SERVICE

WARNING

To enable the GSM settings menu, it is necessary to set the

“Communication interface” to “Modem cell” from the Machine
configuration” menu.

Press to access the GSM

Service menu.

SIM card Pin setting.

Support service telephone

number setting.
Modem parameter
setting.
GSM remote connection
password setting.
Technical support service
telephone number setting.
Machine model setting.

Setting to enable dose

information transmission
to support.
Setting for dose
information transmission
intervals.
Setting for dose
information transmission
times.
Setting to enable machine
status transmission.
Setting for machine status
transmission frequency.
Setting for machine status
transmission time.
Setting to enable sales
transmission to support.
Setting for sales
transmission frequency to
support.

Setting for sales data

transmission time.

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 Setting to enable dose
information transmission
to support.

Setting for dose

information transmission
intervals.
Setting for dose
information transmission
times.
Setting to enable machine
status transmission.
Setting for machine status
transmission frequency.
Setting for machine status
transmission time.
Setting to enable sales
transmission to support.
Setting for sales
transmission frequency to
support.

Setting for sales data

transmission time.
ID/Sales setting.

Enabling of auto backup

of sales to the microSD
memory.
Auto backup time setting.

Auto backup frequency

setting.
Press to confirm the
changes made.

NOTES

The system is set to make an automatic backup on the first day

of the week if this function is enabled.

NOTES
The stored backup filed will be called “vendingdatauserXX.txt”,
where XX is the number of saves or the week, according to the
set frequency.
The file is inside the “DATA” directory and can contain up to 600
lines of sales data.

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 MDB

Press to access the

MDB menu.

MDB enable status

display.

Manufacturer’s code
display.

Modem number display.

Serial number display.

Firmware version display.

Currency display.

Scale factor display.

Decimal factor display.

Minimum currency piece

display.

Sales method enable

setting.

Change dispenser
enable setting.

Max. accepted credit

setting.

Change tube status

display.

Press to confirm the

changes made.

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TUBE STATUS

Shows the number of

coins in the MDB system
tube to be used to give
change.

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 7.2.4.2 Backup

Backup menu access

button.

Press to upload the

doses from a device.

Press to save the doses

to a device.

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LOAD DOSES

ATTENTION
To be recognised by the machine, the backup file must neces-
sarily be named “dosesbackup.txt”.
This file includes all doses set, but not the configurations.

Press on Load doses.

This will open the following screen.

Press to open the backup

file search screen.

Press to open the backup

file search screen.

Select the backup file to

upload.

Select the backup file to

upload.

Press to confirm.

Press to confirm.

Press to load files.

Press to load files.

If the backup is loaded successfully, the following screen will be

displayed.
Press to close the
window.

Press to close the

window.

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 SAVE DOSES
Press on “Save doses”.
This will open the following screen.

Press to select the

directory for saving the
dose backup files.

Press to select the

directory for saving the
dose backup files.

Select the directory for

saving the backup files.

Select the directory for

saving the backup files.

Press to confirm.

Press to confirm.

Press to save files.

Press to save files.

If the saving is successful, the following screen will be displayed.

Press to close the

window.

Press to close the

window.

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 8 SAVE/LOAD MACHINE CONFIGURATION
8.1 SAVE MACHINE CONFIGURATION
From the “File” menu, the user can save the machine configura-
tion in “.carimalibluedot” format.

Saving:
“File/save as”.

Local directory selection.

Select the directory for

saving the file.

Press to confirm.

Enter the file name.

Press to save files.

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 Press to save files.

If the saving is successful, the following screen will be displayed.

Press to close the

window.

Saved configuration file

name.

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8.1 LOAD MACHINE CONFIGURATION
It is possible to upload a machine configuration with “.carimali-
bluedot.” format from the “File” menu.

Saving:
“File/save as”.

Press to select the file

to upload.

Select the file to upload.

Press to confirm.

Press to load the

selected file.

Press to close the 103

window.
 Press to load the
selected file.
If the upload is successful, the following screen will be displayed.

Press to close the

window.

Saved configuration
file name.

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 9 DRINK NAME EDITING
Select “product name” in the “setting” menu to access the table to
edit the drink names.

“Product name”: press to

access the edit function
for the drink names.

Edit function fields for the

drink names.

NOTES

Select a text box to

edit it manually.

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 9.1 STORING DRINK NAMES

Press to store the

drink names.
Press to store the
drink names.
Select the destination directory for the “txt” file being saved.

Press to confirm the

saving.
Press to confirm the
saving.

NOTES
Saving involves the creation of a “txt” file in each language:
●● Drinklist_DAN.txt
●● Drinklist_ENG.txt
●● Drinklist_FRA.txt
●● Drinklist_GER.txt
●● Drinklist_ITA.txt
●● Drinklist_JPN.txt
●● Drinklist_NLD.txt
●● Drinklist_POL.txt
●● Drinklist_SPA.txt
●● Drinklist_USA.txt

NOTES

To allow the machine to read the file on the micro SD automati-

cally (at machine start-up), save them in the “TXT” directory.

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If the saving procedure is successful, the files will be available on
the micro SD and the software does not show any message.

WARNING

If the saving procedure is not successful, the software will show

an error message.

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 9.2 LOADING DRINK NAMES

Press to upload a file

with drink names.
Press to upload a file
with drink names.

Select the directory containing the file to be uploaded.

Press to upload a file

with drink names.

Press to confirm the

upload.
Press to confirm the
upload.

NOTES
The software automatically searches for the “txt” files, which
must have the following names:
●● Drinklist_DAN.txt
●● Drinklist_ENG.txt
●● Drinklist_FRA.txt
●● Drinklist_GER.txt
●● Drinklist_ITA.txt
Press to confirm the
●● Drinklist_JPN.txt
upload.
●● Drinklist_NLD.txt
●● Drinklist_POL.txt
●● Drinklist_SPA.txt
●● Drinklist_USA.txt

NOTES

When the upload is

confirmed, the soft-
ware will overwrite
the previous files.

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WARNING

If the software does not find the corresponding file for the names
uploaded previously, it shows the following message:

If the upload is successful, the software will show the updated/

added names of the drinks.

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Carimali S.p.A.
single member company
Via Industriale, 1
Chignolo d’Isola (BG)
24040 - ITALY
+39 035 4949555
+39 035 905447
[email protected]
www.carimali.com