Saeco Syntia Service Manual
Saeco Syntia Service Manual
SERVICE
MANUAL
Revision 02 December 2012
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2. Technical specifications
2.1 Technical specifications 1
2.2 Specification for the measurement of the coffee
products temperature 2
2.2 Machine parameters and performance 3
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
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
INTRODUCTION
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
We recommend you consult this Service 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.
For IN WARRANTY repairs is mandatory to use the single components (not the assembly) avail-
able in the exploded views of the coffee machines or of the specific components. If you find the
information “SEE THE EXPLODED VIEW E........” in the assembly description field, it means that
the single components of the assembly are available in the other pages of the exploded view. It’s
possible to use the assembly only if there is a specific Symptom Cure that include this possibility
or when the single components are not available for the order.
Water tank
drip tray
Brew group
Cup rack Grounds
drawer
Drip tray full indicator
Grinding adjustment
knob
Main on/off
switch
Power cord
Pre-ground coffee
compartment
DGT
Strong coffee
ON/OFF button
dispensing button LCD display
Long coffee Aroma/pre-ground
dispensing button coffee key
Selector
Coffee/hot water/steam
FOCUS
Selector
Coffee/hot water/steam
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Side door
microswitch
Boiler insulation
and boiler
PWR/CPU
card
Pump
Temperature sensor
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
The temperature is influenced by the flow from the dispenser and stratification of temperatures in
the glass. In order to consider these phenomena and to introduce measures that allow compari-
sons in controlled conditions, below guidelines must be followed:
Conditions:
a) Water temperature in tank: 23°C (+/-2°C).
d) The coffee machine is tested without any change of parameters or calibrations, which may
affect the temperature of products, so the measurement of temperature must be done with
machine in default factory setting.
Procedure:
1. The temperature must be measured in the cup, immediately after dispensing. Cup has to be
placed on a non-metal surface using a thermocouple thermometer.
2. The temperature in the cup is measured by immersing the probe of the thermometer up to
touch the bottom.The probe then must be moved in a circular motion for 5/6 rotations. At the
of the rotations, stop in the center of the cup.
3. The highest temperature measured during the rotations is the value we are searching for, and
that must be reported;
4. Test measurement: from end of dispensing to the end of rotations must be completed within 12
seconds.
Limits of acceptability
The acceptance limits are divided by features and products and are the following:
Picture 1 Picture 2
BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS
Rev.01 February 2010
The machine requires replacement of Replace the filter. This message is displayed
the Intenza filter if the function is enabled by programming
OK
-+ ESC
ON The alarm is disabled only if it is “RESET”
OFF
RESET by programming
No water
Fill the water tank
3) Descaling in progress
8) Close the valve
MENU
(commands and programming)
You can go to the programming menu only in “Stand-by” mode
Press the ON/OFF button to put the machine in Stand-by.
Stand-by.
MENU
The buttons “ “ and “ “ let you change the value of the function amongst
those on the page.
+ ESC
Coffee temperature:
MAX
MED
This function allows the coffee dispensing temperature to be adjusted
MIN
+ ESC Contrast:
This function allows the display contrast to be adjusted for better viewing of
the messages.
-
Notice signals
Indications Status Causes Solutions
Cyclical
Wait for the machine to end
MEMO
MEMO
Machine in rinsing phase the operation
Segnali di allarme
Fixed No beans inside the coffee Re-start the cycle after filling
container the container
OPERATING LOGIC
1400 W boiler
Steam
valve
Turbine
Boiler
Water tank
Control
ringnut
Presblock
valve Water / steam
Turbine Pump
Coffee dis-
penser
Brewing unit
Compensation
valve
4
3
2 No DESCRIPTION
1 1 Mushroom valve cap
2 Spring for mushroom valve
3 Mushroom valve support
4 Mushroom valve
5 Sealing OR
When dispensing coffee the mushroom valve opens at 4 bar +/- 0.5
TOTAL STROKE
COFFEE CLOSED
-30° + 30°
STEAM WATER
OPEN OPEN
Heating approx.
45 secs.
OFF ON
MS status
Switching on
When the machine is switched on, the gear motor repositions itself as follows:
- It acts on microswitch 1 (see following. section)
- The gear motor changes its rotation direction and moves upwards again by approx. 1-2 mm
- The boiler begins to heat water for approx. 45 seconds. It absorbs all the available heating
power in order to reach the optimal temperature. The temperature will then remain at a constant
level.
Coffee cycle
1. The coffee grinder starts the grinding process (controlled by pulses generated by a sensor)
2. The gear motor (brewing unit) moves to the dispensing position
3. Preliminary dispensing phase (short pump activity, short pause)
4. Product dispensing (the pump operation period is defined by the amount of product dispensed)
5. The gear motor moves to its home position (the dregs are expelled automatically)
- Home position: 1
- Dispensing position: 2
Temperature sensor
An NTC is used as a temperature sensor; in the event of overheating this reduces boiler ele-
ment power consumption.
The electronic system detects the current boiler temperature from the drop in voltage and ad-
justs it accordingly.
Resistor values: see table
6 4
1 2
Ceramic coffee grinder
3
The coffee grinder is driven by a direct current motor (1) using a worm screw helicoidal wheel
transmission (2).
The worm screw (2) drives a plastic gear wheel (3), which turns the lower grinder (4) and the
increment pin (5)
There are two magnets (6) in the gear wheel; at every rotation these transmit two pulses to a Hall
sensor, which in turn transmits them to the electronic system.
4.7. Low bean level detection, dose quantity adjustment, coffee grinder
blocked
No coffee
Without beans n=100%
V t1 A low coffee bean level is detected by the Hall sensor, after
variations in the pulse frequency (with or without coffee).
If there are no coffee beans (operation while empty), the
number of rotations – and therefore the number of pulses –
will be greater
t1 = No coffee indication
t2 With beans n=100%
If, however, there are coffee beans, the number of rota-
tions will be lower due to the force created by the grinding
t2 = no indication
If the power consumption value is less than the minimum current value, the
grinding pulses will be increased by 2.
If the power consumption value is greater than the maximum current value, the grinding pulses
will be decreased by 4.
If the power consumption value falls within the “over-torque” interval, the product will be
dispensed and the grinding pulses will be decreased by 10.
If the power consumption value falls within the “abort cycle” interval, the pad will be expelled and
the grinding pulses will be decreased by 10.
If the “pre-ground” flavour is selected by the user, no modification will be made.
This guarantees that, regardless of the coffee type used, the grinding level setting
and the wear on the grinders always remains constant.
Important:
For perfect operation, machine adjustment should take place in the area of the fields
highlighted in green (A, B, C). When the type or brand of coffee is changed, there may be
variations in the size of the beans and their stickiness or roasting level. This leads to variations
in power consumption (mA), with resulting excessive or insufficient doses (until the necessary
adjustments have been made to compensate for this change).
Caution: In the case of excessive dosage, powder may be expelled into the dreg
drawer. This is not a fault, but can occur during preliminary operation or after a
service.
SERVICE MODE
Rev.01 February 2010
pos.
lev. display key function notes
knob
L0
FIRMWARE
Software
View software
00.02.00 the same as that stated on the
version
MicroProcessor plate
KEYBOARD
no. 1 from “ N to
Y ” and display If display does not change and
1 2 3 4 remains as initial condition, replace
YNNN
from green
change to red interface card and/or flat cable
JP21. If the colour of the display
KEYBOARD no. 2 from “N to remains green,
1 2 3 4
Y” and display check JP4 wiring from interface
NYNN from green card to display
change to orange
KEYBOARD If display does not change and
no. 3 from “N to
remains as initial condition, replace
1 2 3 4 Y” and display
NNYN interface card and/or flat cable
remains green
JP21.
PRESS THE ON/OFF KEY TO ACCESS THE NEXT LEVEL UP
INPUTS TANK-H2O
TAPCOFFE=Y Remove If TANK-H2O display does not change,
TAPSTEAM=N DOOR=Y display
TAPWATER=N BU-P=Y water check capacitive sensor and JP23
TAP - ERR =N DREG=Y changes from
TANK-H2O=N tank wiring
“Y” to “N”
microswitches and sensors
INPUTS Remove
TAPCOFFE=Y DREGS display If display message does not change,
TAPSTEAM=N DOOR=N dregs
Operational check
INPUTS Open
TAPCOFFE=Y DOOR display
TAPSTEAM=N DOOR=N side If DOOR display does not change,
TAPWATER=N BU-P=Y changes from
door check door microswitch and JP16
TAP - ERR =N DREG=Y
TANK-H2O=Y
“Y” to “N”
INPUTS Remove
TAPCOFFE=Y BU-P display
TAPSTEAM=N DOOR=Y coffee If BU-P display does not change, check
TAPWATER=N BU-P=N changes from
TAP - ERR =N DREG=Y unit unit presence microswitch and JP14
TANK-H2O=Y “Y” to “N”
Knob in
INPUTS TAP-WATER
TAPCOFFE=N water
TAPSTEAM=N DOOR=Y display from
TAPWATER=Y BU-P=Y pos.
TAP - ERR =N DREG=Y “N to Y”
TANK-H2O=Y
INPUTS Knob in
TAPCOFFE=Y TAP-COFFE If TAPWATER, TAPCOFFE, TAPSTEAM,
TAPSTEAM=N DOOR=Y coffee
TAPWATER=N BU-P=Y display from TAP - ERR display does not change,
TAP - ERR =N DREG=Y pos.
TANK-H2O=Y
“N to Y” check knob card and/or connection
wiring with interface card JP2.
INPUTS Knob in If TAP - ERR display continues to show
TAPCOFFE=N TAP-STEAM
TAPSTEAM=Y DOOR=Y steam “Y”, check magnet polarity on knob
display from
TAPWATER=N BU-P=Y
pos. support
TAP - ERR =N DREG=Y
TANK-H2O=Y
“N to Y”
INPUTS Knob in
TAPCOFFE=N TAP - ERR
Incorrect TAPSTEAM=N DOOR=Y incorrect
TAPWATER=N BU-P=Y display from
position TAP - ERR =Y DREG=Y pos.
TANK-H2O=Y “N to Y”
pos.
lev. display key function notes
knob
L3 BU PAGE
WORK=Y
HOME=N CUR= 0 Initial status with no keys pressed
IMP = 0
Initial status with no keys pressed
L/H = 0 and valve in water position
Operational check –
PUMP
Water supplied by the steam hose: the number
indicating flow meter pulses (IMP) must increase.
pump
IMP = 112
L/H = 1 3
L/H must be between 12 and 16
PUMP ERROR: Display from green change to red and 0
pulses: check pump, turbine, turbine wiring and/or
IMP = 0
L/H = 0 CPU/POWER card connection (JP5), pump wiring and/
or CPU/POWER card connection (JP24)
PRESS THE ON/OFF KEY TO ACCESS THE NEXT LEVEL UP
L4 HEATER GRINDER
OFF 0
30 0 Initial status with no keys pressed
15
ON
40 Power absorption OK, the HEATER display changes
15
49
14 from “OFF” to “ON” and the temperature increases
HEATER GRINDER
ERROR: “SHORT” appears below HEATER, boiler
OFF 40 temperature sensor disconnected, display from green
159 15
SHORT 14 change to red: check boiler sensor wiring and/or CPU/
POWER card connection (JP13 may be disconnected)
HEATER GRINDER
ERROR: “OPEN” appears below HEATER, boiler
OFF 40 temperature sensor open, display from green change
71 15
OPEN 14 to red: check boiler sensor wiring and/or CPU/POWER
card connection (JP13 may be disconnected)
ERROR: Power absorption KO and temperature does
not increase: check power supply wiring and/or CPU/
POWER card connection (JP17-3)
1 3
pos. button
lev. symbol press function
knob status
L1
Initial LED status at level 1
Operational check - keys
MEMO
MEMO If the screen does not change from the initial status,
replace the interface card and/or the JP21 flat cable.
Remove waterIf the LED does not turn on, check the
microswitches and sensors
Open service
If the LED does not turn on, check the
hatch hatch microswitch and the JP16 wiring
Remove dregs
If the LEDS do not turn on, check the
drawer microswitch and the JP16 wiring
If the LED
Remove the brew does not turn on, check the
group group microswitch and the JP14 wiring
If the LEDS do not turn on, check
MEMO MEMO the knob card and the JP21 wiring
If the LED does not turn on, check the
MEMO knob card and the JP21 wiring
PRESS THE ON/OFF KEY TO ACCESS THE NEXT LEVEL UP
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MEMO
and/or connection on the CPU/Power card(JP24),
turbine, turbine wiring and/or connection on the
CPU/Power card(JP5).
To check correct passage of water from the cof-
fee duct, return to level 2 (brewing unit functional
MEMO
check), put the unit in the “Work” position, and the
knob will blink in the coffee position MEMO
ERROR
DESCRIPTION
CODES
01 The grinder is blocked (burrs jammed or sensor not reading properly)
The brewing unit is blocked in work position (microswitch not released
03 in up position after 3", torque error trying to move down, descent time
out exceeded)
The brewing unit is blocked in home position (microswitch not released
04 in down position after 3", torque error trying to move up, ascent time
out exceeded)
Water circuit / flow meter problems (water circuit blocked or no flow
05 meter signal)
10 Boiler temperature sensor short circuited
11 Boiler temperature sensor open circuit
The boiler temperature has exceeded the maximum allowed value
14 (165°c)
The boiler temperature has not increased by x°c in y sec (boiler power
15 supply disconnected, incorrect boiler fitted must be a 1300W boiler,
partial power supply to boiler, cut out thermostat tripped)
19 Mains voltage trouble
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
Action
1 Visual inspection (transport damage)
2 Machine data check (rating plate)
3 Operational check / problem analysis
4 Opening machine
5 Visual inspection
6 Operational tests
7 Repairing the faults encountered
8 Checking any modifications (view info, new sw, etc.)
9 Service activities in accordance with the operating schedule
10 Internal cleaning
11 Operational test while the appliance is open
12 Assembly
13 Final inspection test
14 Draining the circuit (in winter)
15 External cleaning
16 Lubricating the brewing unit with suitable grease
17 Insulation test HG 701 (dielectric)
18 Documentation
S Replacement P Cleaning
ES Visual inspection TR Noise test
D Descaling R Adjustment
DISASSEMBLY
Rev.01 February 2010
1
3) Unscrew the screw shown and
extract the control knob
3 4
2
1
3) Unscrew the screws shown and
remove the spring washer
4) Parts
3 4
4
1 2 3
2) Slip off the flat cable and loosen the highlighted screw
4) Display and interface cards as
3) Loosen the highlighted screws and remove the elastic sembly
washer
03
1 2
1 2
7
7) Remove the screws shown
and disconnect the valve from
the mesh hoses
2
PUMP
Remove the connection 1, disconnect the silicone hoses 2
Unscrew the safety valve and remove the pump from the
two supports
TURBINE
1
1) Boiler connection
2
2) Other connections
B
2) When replacing it, make sure the spring (A)
and the coffee pipe (B) are positioned correctly
NOTES
Steam tube
Boiler To
Al the
Caldaia l' e
ro Cof
1300W ga fe
t or e s
e c po
aff ut
è
Pump
Pompa
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