Brew-Boss 2.06 Manuel utilisateur

Brew-Boss® V2.06 Operation Manual

Automated Electric Brewing System

Operation Manual V2.06

(For Brew-Boss® App Versions 1.27 and later)

www.Brew-Boss.com

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1 - System Overview

The Brew-Boss® home brew system is an all electric home brewing system that allows home brewers

to brew extract and all-grain recipes with complete and accurate automatic control of temperature and

timing. Complete systems are available in 10, 15, and 20 gallon versions in both 120VAC and 240VAC

options. The 10 gallon version produces a 5 gallon net batch, the 15 gallon version is capable of 10

gallon net batches, and the 20 gallon system is capable of 5, 10 and 15 gallon batches.

The Brew-Boss® System utilizes a power control box that controls one or two electric heater elements,

a recirculation pump, and an optional Hops Boss® automatic hops feeder. The Brew-Boss® controller

communicates with an Android Tablet App that provides a color touch screen graphical user interface

that allows complete control over the brewing process. All steps and parameters relative to the brewing

process can be modified by the user to control nearly any brew setup. It operates in a completely

Automatic mode, or can be operated in manual step mode for those that want manual control over their

brewing process. The base system provided operates as a Brew-in-a-Bag system with a single kettle. A

version is also available with a COFI Mash Infusion Filter that replaces the mesh bag in a BIAB system

and offers a few additional advantages. The controller will also control 2 and 3 vessel systems as well!

The Brew-Boss® controller interfaces with the Android tablet or iPad via a Wi-Fi interface.

The Brew-Boss®controller can be purchased as a part of a complete system or the controller can be

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purchased separately to add to your existing system.

Brew-Boss®system can be supplied as a Brew-In-A-Bag (BIAB) or with our patented COFI mash

infusion system.

Complete systems include the following components:

10, 15, or 20 Gallon Stainless Steel Kettle with Petcock Valve and Side Mounted Recirculation

Accessory Port

3500 or 5500 Watt Electric Heating Element for 240 Volt Systems or Dual 1500 Watt Elements

for 120VAC 10 Gallon Version

Microprocessor Controlled Brew-Boss® Brew Controller with LCD Display and Integrated

WiFi Router

High Temperature Recirculation Pump

Recirculation System with Camlock quick connect fittings and Brewery Grade Hoses (Silicone

not Vinyl)

Infusion System. Either the COFI Mash Infusion Basket or BIAB with a false bottom and mesh

bag.

Side Mounted Sparge Sprayer for BIAB version

Electronic Temperature Sensor Probe

Optional 7” or 10.1” Android Tablet with Brew-Boss® Software

Note: This system is sold as a complete kit with the exception of the Power Plug. You will need to add

a 240VAC power plug that corresponds to your local electrical requirements and your 240VAC

receptacle. A 30 AMP circuit is required. A Ground Fault Interrupter is highly recommended as

well for this circuit.

For the 120VAC system, all plugs and receptacles are provided. The customer must make certain that

they are plugging the two power cords into two separate 120VAC outlets that are on DIFFERENT

CIRCUITS in their home.

VERY IMPORTANT!!

Test the System with a “Wet Run” with only Water

Read the entire document before attempting to brew with the system and potentially waste good

ingredients. The vast majority of tech support requests and issues we hear about are clearly described

in this document, but were never read. Read the entire document so you fully understand how the

system operates, then, do a “Wet Run” with only water for the entire brew process. You can use the

“WetRun” Brew Definition file included with the application to test the entire system in a shortened

amount of time. Please do the Wet Run before trying an actual batch.

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2 - Brew-Boss® Controller & Android Tablet

The Brew-Boss® controller contains all of the necessary control elements to allow automated control

of the brewing process. A small embedded controller (Arduino) with a purpose built control circuit

board are the heart of the controller.

The controller accepts input from a plug-in digital temperature probe and controls the heater and the

pump via industrial quality Solid State Relays (SSR's). A wi-fi interface is also provided for the Hops

Boss® Automatic Hops Feeder. A 12-digit numeric LCD display is provided to allow viewing of the

temperature, power setting and the pump state (0=Off and 1=On). The controller itself will do nothing

without instructions from the Brew-Boss® application running on an Android Tablet or iPad (Tablet).

The controller simply receives commands from the tablet and provides status information back to the

application, but does not actually control the brew process on its own.

Before brewing, you must install the Brew-Boss application on your tablet. Make sure you have

created a Google (Android) or iTunes (iPad) account on your tablet and that you are connected to a Wi-

Fi network with internet connection. Open the App store. In the applications area, search for “Brew-

Boss”. The Brew-Boss application should be found in the search results. Install the application, but do

not run it yet, as you must first connect to the Brew-Boss controller.

The controller connects to the Tablet via a Wi-Fi interface. To connect via Wi-Fi, it is required that you

first connect to the “Brew-Boss” network using the tablet's wi-fi settings before connecting to the

controller, where “Brew-Boss” is the SSID of the wi-fi controller. The Brew-Boss controller must be

powered on for at least 1 minute for the Wi-Fi radio to start up. Please note, that the Brew-Boss®

controller acts as it's own server, and that you will not be able to communicate with the internet or your

home/work network on the tablet while connected to the controller. It is recommended that before you

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run the Brew-Boss® application that you “forget” the network you connect to the internet with. This is

because the tablet will try and connect to the strongest powered network with internet access

automatically, and should the signal strength of the Brew-Boss network drop, the tablet will

automatically try and connect to other stronger wifi networks. So all other networks other than the

Brew-Boss network should be “Forgotten” prior to running the Brew-Boss® application. To forget a

network, simply touch the network SSID in the tablet's wifi settings and select the “Forget” or

“remove” option.

Once you have connected to the Brew-Boss controller, run the Brew-Boss® application. The app

screen shows the status of the connection to the Brew-Boss® controller in the upper right hand corner

of the screen. If you have connected successfully, the Status Bar should turn green and display

“Connected” as indicated in the picture below.

You can test the connection by selecting the menu, other, test alarm. The alarm inside the controller

should sound indicating the tablet is communicating.

3 - System Setup

Select a Location

Select a location for your system. The ideal location is within access to a 30 AMP 240VAC power

panel or outlet (Stove, Dryer, Welder, etc.) for the 240VAC system or within proximity to two separate

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120VAC receptacles on different circuits for the 120 volt systems. It should ideally have a ventilation

system that removes steam vapors and sends them outside. This could be a range hood, etc. You

should have a sturdy work surface such as a counter top, work bench, or table. Basements and garages

are ideal. If you brew outdoors, avoid windy areas or cold temperatures below 50 degrees F. The wind

and/or cold temperatures can greatly affect the ability of the system to maintain temperatures.

Ideally, some type of overhead support such as a floor truss, ceiling truss, etc. for mounting a lifting

device above the kettle is helpful as well. For the COFI version, this is required. Brew-Boss offers a

very nice block and tackle type hoist on the brew-boss.com web site.

Access to a water supply and sink for cleanup nearby is essential.

Brew-Boss® Controller Connections

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Wiring/Power

According to the web site:

www.safeelectricity.org/information-center/library-of-articles/55-home-safety/317-ground-fault-circuit-

interrupters-gfcis

“It is recommended that GFCIs be installed in areas where appliances and power tools are used in

close proximity to water”

The Brew-Boss® system is designed to be as electrically safe as possible considering the fact that it is

being used to heat water and pump water and several amps are involved. To facilitate the use of GFI

breakers and outlets, the various circuit elements must be separately powered. As such, there are

separate power plugs for the 240VAC and 120VAC required by the system.

After receiving your system, you will need to facilitate powering the unit with 220-240VAC and/or

120VAC. The 240VAC system requires a 30 AMP 220-240VAC circuit and a 15 or 20 AMP 120VAC

circuit. The 120VAC system requires two separate 15AMP circuits.

220-240 VAC Circuit

This circuit drives the heater on USA systems and also the pump for systems supplied outside

the USA. The Brew-Boss controller is equipped with a 15 foot long 240 volt power cord

terminated with an L6-30P twist lock plug that is molded onto the cord. It is recommended that

you install an L6-30R receptacle on the GFI circuit you will be running the Brew-Boss syustem

on. If you do not have an L6-30R receptacle and want to use an existing dryer or range outlet,

you can simply cut the molded L6-30P plug off of the cord and install a plug that matches your

outlet (obtain from local home supply or hardware store). The power cable from the controller

has three (3) wires, Black, White, and Green. The White and Black wires get wired to the HOT

prongs of your plug (L1 and L2). The GREEN wire gets wired to the GROUND prong of your

power plug. If you have a 4-wire receptacle, simply do not use the 4th prong, which is the

Neutral wire.

120 VAC Circuit

For the 240VAC system, plug the 3 prong 120VAC plug into a 120VAC outlet. It is

recommended that this outlet be a GFI type as well. This circuit drives the water pump.

For the 120VAC system with dual 1500Watt heater elements, you must locate two 120VAC

outlets in your home that are on different circuits, and route the two power cords to those

outlets. It is recommended that these outlets be GFI type as well. Separate circuits means that

they are serviced by different breakers in your main breaker panel. If you are unfamiliar with

this nomenclature, find someone that understands it or even an electrician to help you locate

acceptable outlets.

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Warning - Shock Hazard!

This is an all electric system. It eliminates the many dangers associated with

gas fired systems, but working with electricity is dangerous. You can be

seriously injured or worse die by electricity. This system requires that you

provide a 240VAC 30 AMP or two 120VAC 15 Amp circuits and the

appropriate power plug. A ground fault interrupter circuit breaker is highly

recommended! If you are not comfortable or not knowledgeable with

electrical wiring please have a certified electrician wire your system.

*** By ordering this product, you accept all liabilities for any and all damages that may occur by your

usage of this equipment. Further you agree to install all equipment in accordance with your local codes

and regulations as required. ***

Place Kettle on Work Surface

Place the kettle on a surface that can handle high temperatures. We recommend using silicone trivets

as they prevent thermal losses to the surface and prevent slipping as they are fairly sticky so they keep

the kettle from sliding around. The picture shows the type we are suggesting. Position 3 or 4 of them

in a pattern that assures the kettle is completely supported.

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Install the Heater Element Assembly

The Brew-Boss® heater element assembly is a Tri-Clamp device and needs to be clamped to the Tri-

Clamp ferrule(s) on the lower left side of the kettle using a Tri-Clamp clamp. Install the Red silicone

gasket between the heater and the ferrule on the kettle. Make certain the gasket is centered in the

grooves and does not get pinched while installing the clamp and tightening. Hand tighten the clamp, do

not use tools to tighten the clamp. For 240 Volt 10 gallon systems, install the cap on the spare ferrule

as there is only one heater. For 120 volt systems, install both heater assemblies as described above.

Brew-Boss® Heater Element Assembly

Brew-Boss® Heater Element Assembly Installed in Kettle

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Insert the Digital Temperature Probe

The temperature probe plugs into the controller using a headphone type stereo plug on the right side of

the controller. The system includes a weldless temperature probe coupler that allows direct contact

between the sensor and the water. This provides faster and more accurate temperature control. Install

the weldless temperature probe coupler to the 1/2” diameter hole in the kettle as shown in the drawing

below.

Care must be taken to properly install the temperature sensor. Fist, install the nut and two rubber O-

rings as shown in the picture.

Next, insert the assembly into the coupling on the kettle as shown so that about ¾ – 1 inch protrudes

into the inside of the kettle. Make certain it will not interfere with the COFI infusion filter if you are

using that device. Apply a very small amount of petroleum jelly to the O-rings for lubrication.

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