Guide to Pyxis Modes

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To switch modes or find out how to turn on/off modes, please check our video here 

 How many modes does the Cinco/Pyxis have?

The Cinco/Pyxis has three modes:

  • Mode 1 - Weighing mode
  • Mode 2 - Dual Display Mode
  • Mode 3 - Auto Start Mode

 

Mode 1 - Weighing Mode

In the Weighing Mode, the scale will only display weight, in either grams or ounces.

Pyxis_mode_01.png 

  1. There are two different weighing units in Weighing Mode: gram and ounce.
  2. The readability is 0.01g for grams and 0.0005oz for ounces.
  3. The LED display shows [ 0.00 ] when the weighing unit is in gram.
  4. The LED display shows [ 0.0000 ] when the weighing unit is in ounce.

 

Mode 2 - Dual Display Mode

In Dual Display mode, the scale displays a timer (left) and weight (right).

Pyxis_mode_02.png 

1. There are two different weighing units in Weighing Mode: gram and ounce.

2. In gram units, the display range is from [0.00] to [500.00] (+/- 3%).

3. In ounce units, the display range is from [0.0000] to [17.637] (+/- 3%).

4. If the weight exceeds 500.00 grams, the scale will display [——]

5. In gram units, the LED display shows [0:00 0.00].

6. In Ounce units, the LED display shows [0:00 0.000].

 

Mode 3 - Auto Start Mode

The Auto-Start Mode is designed to aid espresso extraction. The scale automatically detects a cup, shot glass, or other vessel and tares the weight of the vessel. The scale will then detect when the flow of espresso into the vessel and automatically start the timer function; the timer stops when the flow of espresso into the vessel stops. When the vessel is removed from the scale, the display flashes the final beverage weight.

Pyxis_mode_03.png

 

Display

The LED display shows [00 0.00] with the timer on the left and the weight on the right in gram

units.

2. The LED display shows [00 0.0000] with the timer on the left and the weight on the right in

ounce units.

3. The timer displays from [00] to [99] , When the value is over 99, the timer will stop.

 

Mode Description

1. When placing more than 2 grams and a stable weight on the scale, the scale will

perform the auto-tare operation.

2. After the scale detects the flow of espresso, the timer will start. The timer will stop

when the espresso flow stops.

3. When the espresso is finished, removing the cup will flash between the beverage

weight and the espresso shot.

 

 

 

 

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