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1x or 2x Two grouphead flow meter cable

The cable Cable which connects the Flow Gateway to the espresso machine’s flow meters. the below image is the standard cable to suit the standard 3-pin Gicar flow meter found on many machines. Here are the cable variations to suit different flow meters from various manufacturers.

One cable is required for a 1-2 grouphead machine, two cables for a 3-4 grouphead machine.

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Tools and consumables

  • Cable ties

  • High strength double-sided foam tape - eg. 3M VHB Double Sided Foam Adhesive

  • Tools for removing the appropriate covers from the espresso machine to access the flow meters

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  1. Disconnect the espresso machine’s plug connector from the flow meter terminals.

  2. Connect the female connector on the flow gateway cable to the flow meter terminals.

  3. Connect the corresponding male connector on the flow gateway cable to the coffee machine’s flow meter connector.

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Unused connection

If there is a spare connector on the flow meter cable after all groupheads have been connected (ie. when two cables are used for a 3 group head espresso machine), leave the plastic sleeve on the cable connector and connect the spare male and female plugs together then secure the cable out of the way.

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2. Mount the Flow Gateway

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IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE POWER PACK PLUGGED INTO THE FLOW DEVICE. The flow device has a battery back up which allows you to power up the device and configure it without plugging the power cord into the device. Obviously, if you do not plug the power pack into in to the device, the battery will drain within a couple of hours and then power down. It is essential to check this before the completion of the installation.

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