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Product Update: Special Edition with a COUNT-UP timer is now available in blue LED and in white LED (video link)!
This PID controller kit can control the coffee water temperature, steam temperature, and brew pump. It has all the features as the other listing titled "PID temperature control kit for Rancilio Silvia", with the addition of steam temperature control and an extraction timer that can be programmed with the pre-infusion function. This kit is compatible with ALL Silvia versions, including the latest V5 (E or M) and V6 (E or M) models.
This kit has the pre-infusion function and the timer can be used as a shot-timer. The pre-infusion is achieved by pumping a small amount of water into the coffee, holding off the pump for a second to let the water soak in, and then starting pumping for 25 seconds. This prevents high-pressure water from contacting the dry coffee powder which can create a fast flow channel, ruining the brewing process. It will improve the consistency of the brewing even if the coffee wasn’t perfectly tamped. The countdown extraction timer contains three segments: pre-infusion pulse (Tp), soak (Td), and brew (Tb). Each segment can be set by the user with a 0.1 second resolution. When the ">" key is pressed, the controller starts the brewing sequence automatically. The pump can be stopped at any time by pressing the ">" key a second time. This feature allows you to operate the brew pump manually, with the timer as a reference. Users can also bypass the timer to use the switch on the machine for manual control of the brewing process. The countdown timer can also serve as a shot-timer by showing how much brew time remains.
The pre-infusion timer in Blue LED (Special Edition) or in White LED (Special Edition). The functionality of the special edition is the same as the regular version. The only difference is that the timer in the Special Edition is a count-up timer. Please see a short video here.
The steam temperature control allows the boiler temperature to be held at a tighter range during frothing. For the user, operating this controller is the same as operating the regular machine; no extra button is needed to press for frothing. When the steam switch is turned on, the on/off temperature of the heater is controlled with a 1° (F or C) difference compared to the original thermostat's >10°C (or 20°F) difference. With this level of temperature control, you will no longer need to surf the temperature for frothing, because the heater will kick on quicker than the original thermostat. The on/off temperature can also be adjusted manually.
This kit will take roughly 15-30 more minutes to install compared to the brew control kit (KIT-RSRTDNb) because of the extra steps required for steam control and pre-infusion function. The installation is completely reversible if you ever want to sell the machine or send it in for servicing.
Sensor Options. The default RTDstat sensor option is compatible with all Silvia models. However, if you have a model made between 2000 and May 2006, there should be two extra holes on the top of the boiler, right beneath the thermostats, for M4 screws. Therefore, using the PT100M4 screw sensor can enhance performance. However, the best way to check is to open the machine and remove one of the thermostats. Please read this guide on how to determine which sensor works for your machine. To select the PT100M4 screw sensor, please select the "Screw RTD" at the Sensor Option drop-down list.
The RTDstat sensor (left) and the PT100M4 screw sensor (right) for machines made between 2000 and 2006.
Box Color. Silver color box and black color box are available.
A Rancilio Silva V6 (M) was installed with KIT-RSPb in a silver color box (left) or in a black color box (right). Silvia machine is not included.
LED Display Color. Three different colors of LED display are available: red, blue, and white.
Rancilio Silvia machines are installed with red LED PID on the left, and white LED PID on the right. White color LED gives the machine a cooler appearance.
Blue LED PID is also offered (left). The picture on the right shows all three LED colors for comparison.
Temperature unit. Select the preferred temperature unit so that all parameters are pre-set properly for you.
Power input. The kit is compatible with both 110VAC and 240VAC power.
Warranty: 6-month limited warranty. See here for details.
Instruction Manual: The instruction manual & installation documents are only available for download for customers who purchased the kit from our website, you can download the manual zip file from our website by one of the following methods:
- (For orders placed in 2022 or later) If you placed the order as a guest, you can go to the Order Status page to download the manual. Please enter your order confirmation number and the email address associated with your order.
- (For orders placed before 2022) Please log in and download the manual from your order history page. Please see our Help Center's Coffee machine kits page for How to Download Manuals for Login-Required Kits. If you have issues in downloading the zip file, please try the Chrome browser.
Note:
1. The Rancilio Silvia E (V5 E and V6 E) machines sold in European countries have an auto-power-off feature. Our kit is compatible, however, it doesn't disable the auto-power-off feature. If you want to defeat the auto-power-off feature, please refer to this link (by Matthias), or the complete guide in English here (shared by Gregor).
2. The installation guide for Silvia E (V5 or V6) and Silvia M (V5 or V6) are now available. Please refer to the "read me.txt" file in the zip folder for which of the installation guides works for which version of the Rancilio Silvia machines. If you have questions, please contact us.
3. If your machine is made after 2006, please select the RTDstat in the Sensor Option. If your machine is made between 2000 and 2006, please see the description above. Click HERE for how to identify the manufacturing year of Rancilio Silvia.
4. This kit with RTDstat can be installed on Rancilio Lucy (see the picture here in our Help Center). This kit with the PT100M4 screw sensor can be installed on Santos 75 espresso machine (see the picture here), Isomac Venus espresso machine (see the picture here and the installation notes here), and ECM Casa V (see the picture here).
5. Links to replacement parts: sensor RTDstat; PT100M4; dual-channel SSR: SRDA25-2C; aluminum box: SBOXS. The PID controller in this kit is NOT SYL-1512A. If you need to replace the PID controller, please contact us for the correct part.
6. If you have questions regarding our coffee kits, please check our Help Center first.
7. After installing the pre-infusion kit (KIT-RSPb), the user can activate the brew pump either from the PID controller or from the Rancilio Silvia in a slightly different way.
8. Please follow our installation guide to install the kit. Here are some helpful videos posted by our customers on their YouTube channels.
* On Silvia V5 or V6, by Sun Bear Specialty Coffee Roasters, and by Hoon's Coffee.
* On an older Silvia model, by dkaraboy.
This product was added to our catalog on Sunday 12 October, 2008.
