PicoBrew PicoFerm User manual

picoferm
instruction
manual
Fermentation is one of the most important steps to your
brew. PicoFerm takes the guesswork out and ensures
you’ve fermented your brew accurately.
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• PicoFerm
• PicoFerm Fermentation Seal (GRAY)
• 2 AA batteries
• QuickStart Guide
what's
in the
box

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connecting
and
registering
picoferm
1. Insert two, AA batteries (included) into PicoFerm, then
press the ON/STATUS button. All the indicator lights
should illuminate and stay on.
2. Using a Wi-Fi connected smart phone or similar device,
browse to picobrew.com/setup/picoferm and follow the
on-screen instructions.
• Wi-Fi Connection
• Access to an internet browser
• Pico C and Pico C Brew Keg (or a Cornelius ball lock
keg with the PicoFerm Ball Lock adapter)
what you will need:
Note: You can choose to power your PicoFerm with a Mi-
cro-USB cable connected to a wall plug. We do not recommend
connecting PicoFerm to a computer to power it.
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connecting
picoferm to
your keg
To get the most out of your PicoFerm, ensure that it is
connected securely and correctly. Follow steps 1A-4A
below if you are using a Pico C Keg, or steps 1B-3B if you
are using a ball-lock keg.
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Pico C Keg.
We recommend that you sanitize your
PicoFerm Fermentation Seal before you
connect it to your brew keg. We recommend
Star San for this purpose. Only sanitize the
bottom of the Fermentation Seal so that no
liquid backs up into your PicoFerm.
Let the Fermentation Seal air dry before
attaching it to your keg.
₁aConnect the GRAY PicoFerm Fermentation
Seal that was included with your PicoFerm
to the Pico C brew keg. Be sure that the
Fermentation Seal is pressed all the way
against the keg.
2a
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Activate your PicoFerm by pressing the ON/
STATUS button.
Attach the PicoFerm to the Fermentation Seal.
Note: only use the GRAY PicoFerm
Fermentation Seal while fermenting beer
with PicoFerm. Do not use when brewing
Kombucha. Also, always depressurize
the keg before removing or replacing
PicoFerm.
₃a龎a
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Ball Lock Keg.
Connect the Ball Lock Keg adapter to the
PicoFerm as shown.
Note: Be sure to use the red Fast
Fermentation Adapter when fermenting with
your ball lock keg.
₁bInsert the barbed fitting on the Ball Lock
into the Keg Adapter.
2b
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Connect the Gray Ball Lock Connector on
the PicoFerm to the post on the Brew Keg
marked “IN”.
₃b
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using
picoferm
Press the ON/STATUS button to activate indicator lights
and check fermentation status.
Note: if you see a flashing red light, this means that there is
an error with your fermentation. Log in to your BrewHouse
to see error details.
Indicator Light What It Means
Flashing green light Beer is done fermenting
Flashing yellow light Fermentation in progress
Yellow and green lights PicoFerm is updating
Flashing green and red lights PicoFerm is not associated with an
account
Red, yellow and green lights
flash in sequence
PicoFerm is communicating with pico-
brew.com
Green, yellow, red all on Access Point Mode
Yellow and red blinking Error during fermentation
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viewing brew data with brewhouse
After your PicoFerm is attached and activated, click on
BrewHouse at picobrew.com to enable PicoFerm to monitor
your brew session.
Find the beer that you are ready to ferment in your list of
brews, and click the ‘FERMENT’ button.
Next, select ‘Temp Detection’ and then select your PicoFerm
from the dropdown list that appears. Your PicoFerm is now
associated with this brew session.
You can view fermentation data for your beer at any time by
clicking the ‘FERMENT’ button for the associated brew.
You can also change the ‘Yeast Pitched’ date at any time if the
entered date is incorrect. This will adjust the fermentation
countdown in BrewHouse accordingly.
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factory
reset
Note: To check your firmware version, go to picobrew.com and
select Settings' under your user account. Select 'Equipment'
and then look under 'PicoFerm' to find the firmware version
number.
To reset your PicoFerm to its original settings, follow the
steps below. Please note that factory reset will allow you to
re-enter your Wi-Fi credentials, but your PicoFerm will still
be associated with the original user account. Please contact
[e-mail] to use PicoFerm on a new user account.
1. Press the ON/STATUS button and wait for any indicator
light to appear, then press and hold the ON button until
you see all three lights turn on and stay on (this may take
between 4 and 20 sec). When all three lights are solid, you
are in 'AP Mode.'
2. Using a Wi-Fi connected smart phone or similar device,
browse to picobrew.com/setup/picoferm and follow the
on-screen instructions.
3. You should now be connected to your PicoFerm and see
the Wi-Fi Setup page. Under 'Other Setup Options,' click
'Factory Reset' and then follow the on-screen instructions.
FOR FIRMWARE VERSIONS 2.3 OR HIGHER
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factory
reset
Note: To check your firmware version, go to picobrew.com and
select Settings' under your user account. Select 'Equipment'
and then look under 'PicoFerm' to find the firmware version
number.
Follow the steps below, or view a video on how to perform a
factory reset here.
To reset your PicoFerm to its original settings, follow the
steps below. Please note that factory reset will allow you to
re-enter your Wi-Fi credentials, but your PicoFerm will still
be associated with the original user account. Please contact
[e-mail] to use PicoFerm on a new user account.
1. Press the ON/STATUS button and wait for any indicator
light to appear, then press and hold the ON button until you
see all three lights blinking (may take between 4 and 20
sec).
2. Keep the ON/STATUS button pressed until all the indicator
lights go out and come back on.
3. Using a Wi-Fi connected smart phone or similar device,
browse to picobrew.com/setup/picoferm and follow the
on-screen instructions.
FOR FIRMWARE VERSIONS 1.8 OR BELOW
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www.PicoBrew.com
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