Saeco Syntia User manual

SYNTIA
SERVICE
MANUAL
Revision 01 February 2010
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1. Introduction
1.1 Documentation required 1
1.2 Tools and equipment required 1
1.3 Material 1
1.4 Safety warnings 1
1.5 Xsmall range 2
1.6.1 External machine parts 3
1.6.2 Internal machine parts 4
2. Technicalspecications 
2.1 Technicalspecications  1
2.2 Machine parameters and performance 1
3. Brief instructions Rev.01
3.1.1 Customer menu and Digital programming 1
3.1.2 Customer menu and Focus programming 5
3.2 Operation, cleaning and maintenance 7
4. Operating logic
4.1. Water circuit 1
4.2 Control ringnut and valve 2
4.3 Coffee cycle operating diagram 3
4.4 Single microswitch 4
4.5 Temperature sensor 4
4.6 Coffee grinder operation 5
4.7 Low bean level detection, dose quantity
adjustment, coffee grinder blocked 5
4.8 Dose self-learning 6
Table of contents
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Table of contents
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5. Service mode Rev.01
5.1.1 Digital test mode 1
5.1.2 Focus test mode 5
5.2. Error codes 7
6. Service & Maintenance
6.1 Repair schedule 1
6.2 Service schedule 1
6.3 Final test 2
7. Disassembly Rev.01
7.1 Outer elements disassembly 1
7.2 Coffee spout disassembly 2
7.3.1 Disassembling keypad card and Digital control knob 3
7.3.2 Disassembling keypad card and Focus control knob 3
7.4 Power/CPU card disassembly 4
7.5 Gearmotor disassembly 4
7.6 Boiler disassembly 5
7.7 Valve disassembly 5
7.8 Pump and turbine disassembly 6
7.9 OETIKER clamps assembly and disassembly 7
7.10 Coffee grinder disassembly 8
7.11 Grinder adjustment / assembly and disassembly 9
8. Notes
9. Water circuit diagram
9.1. Water circuit diagram
10. Electrical diagram
10.1 Digital wiring diagram
10.2 Focus wiring diagram
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION

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1.1 Documentation required
The following documentation is needed for repair procedures:
Instructionbookletforspecicmodel•
Technicaldocumentationforspecicmodel(diagrams,explodeddrawings)•
1.2 Tools and resources
As well as the standard equipment, the following is required:
Qty. Description Notes
1 Screwdriver Torx T 10
1 Pliers for Oetiker clamps
1 CC -A - Vdc tester
1 Digital thermometer Scale limit > 150°C
1SSC(SaecoServiceCenter) Programmer
1.3 Material
Description Notes
Thermal paste Heating element > 200°C
Descaler Saeco Entkalker
Grease solvent Personal preference
Silicone grease Safe to use with food
1.4 Safety warnings
We recommend you consult the technical manual of the machine before performing any mainte-
nance work.
Observe all applicable standards relating to the repair of electrical appliances.
Always disconnect the power plug from the mains before beginning repair work.
Simply turning off the main machine power switch is not an adequate safety precaution.
This appliance is rated as protection class I.
Insulation and dielectric rigidity tests must be performed on completion of any repair.

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1.5. Syntia range
Syntia
DGT
Syntia
Focus
Display interface X
Led interface X
Painted details X X
Water/steam valve X X
Alarm LED X X
Automatic rinse X X
Automatic dosage X X
Frother X X
Dispensed coffee memory capacity X X
Automaticswitchoff(after60’
inactivity) X X

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1.6.1 External machine parts
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Grinding adjustment
knob
Pre-ground coffee
compartment
Coffee bean container
cover
Cup rack Grounds
drawer
Service hatch
Brew group
Drip tray full indicator
Dispensing pipe
protection
Hot water/steam
dispensing pipe
drip tray
Water tank
Control
panel
Coffee
dispenser
coffee bean containeri
Main on/off
switch
Power cord
Selector
Coffee/hot water/steam
Long coffee
luminous button
LED display
F O C U S
Long coffee
luminous button
Aroma/pre-ground
coffee key
ON/OFF button
Selector
Coffee/hot water/steam
LCD display
D G T
Aroma/pre-ground
coffee key
Strong coffee
dispensing button
Long coffee
dispensing button

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1.6.2 Internal machine parts
Boiler insulation
and boiler
Coffee grinder
Side door
microswitch
Coffee grinder motor
PWR/CPU
card
Temperature sensor
Pump
Water level sensor

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CHAPTER 2
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

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 2.1. Technicalspecications
2.2. Machine parameters and performance
Power supply and output: 240 V~ 50 Hz 1400 W - 230 V~ 50/60 Hz 1400 W -
120 V~ 60 Hz 1500 W - 100 V~ 50/60 Hz 1300 W
Temperature monitoring: Variableresistorsensor(NTC)-transmitsthevaluetothe
electronic P.C.B
Safety system: 2manualresetorone-shotthermostats(175°C)
Coffee heat exchanger output:
Stainless steel
(230/120V~)1300W–(100V~)1100W
for coffee, hot water and steam dispensing
Gear motor: 33VC with 2 rotation directions; power supply 24VC
Pump: Ulka with reciprocating piston and 120°C cutout 48 W, 230V,
50 Hz, Type EP5 approx. 13-15 bar 120V, 60Hz 100V, 50/60 Hz
Overpressure valve: Opens at approx. 16-18 bar
Waterlter: In tank
Coffee grinder: Directcurrentmotorwithatceramicgrinders
Hot water/steam valve Presblock
Automatic dosage Dose adjustment controlled by the electronic system
Power consumption: During the heating phase - approx. 5.6 A
Dimensions: W x H x D in mm: 256x315x410
Weight: 9 kg
Water tank capacity: 1l.
Coffee container capacity 200 gr. coffee beans
Dregs drawer capacity 8
Heat exchanger capacity: Approx. 10 cc
Watercircuitllingtime: Approx.15secondsforrstllingcycle
Heating time: Approx. 45 seconds.
Dispensing temperature: Approx. 84°± 4°
Grinding time: Approx. 8-10 seconds.
PRODUCT
QUANTITY
Minimum
amount
(Puls.)
Default
amount
(Puls.)
Maximum
amount
(Puls.)
Programm.
by the user
Programm. by
Production / Service
Espresso 70 165 600 Yes No
Medium
coffee No No No No No
Long coffee 70 440 600 Yes No
Pre-ground Yes
Hot water Continuesuntilthewatersupplyhasbeenexhausted(capacitivesensor)
Steam for
frother Continuesuntilthewatersupplyhasbeenexhausted(capacitivesensor)
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