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Black Eagle

VA 388 Black Eagle, 3 Group Gravimetric T3, Front View

Back of the Victoria Arduino Black Eagle Custom Colored

Victoria Arduino Black Eagle Commercial Espresso Machine in Red

Victoria Arduino espresso machine in blue

VA 388 Black Eagle, 3 Group Gravimetric T3, Stainless Steel

Victoria Arduino Black Eagle Espresso Machine in Orange

VA 388 Black Eagle, Gravimetric, Showcase Image with Victoria Arduino Mythos Grinder

VA 388 Black Eagle Customization Ideas: White with Black Trim, Black with White Trim, Blue with White Trim, Red with Black Trim, Custom Design Examples

VA 388 Black Eagle, 2 Group Volumetric T3, Stainless Steel

VA 388 Black Eagle, 3 Group, Side View

VA 388 Black Eagle, 3 Group, Stainless Steel with Black Trim, Side/Back View

VA 388 Black Eagle, 3 Group, Back View

Extra Care

Enjoy a comprehensive complimentary preventative maintenance with your purchase.

Step 1:

Select a Model

2 Group Volumetric Dosing (V) T3	$23,400
3 Group Volumetric Dosing (V) T3	$23,490
2 Group Gravimetric (G) T3	$25,650
3 Group Gravimetric (G) T3	$28,350

Service Warranty Length

Service Warranty Length refers to ONLY the Service Provider's warranty agreement regarding labor, travel, and other expenses. The manufacture warranty remains the same regardless of what warranty length is chosen.

Service/Warranty Description

T3 Technology incorporates multiple boilers to give operators complete control over brewing temperature at each individual brew group.
Individual group scales set in tray for shot consistency and precision. (Gravimetric Model)

Step 2:

Select Your Options

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Overview

The Black Eagle VA 388 is well suited for those looking to more better define the taste of their coffee focusing on specific temperatures and weight. The Black Eagle attracts specialty coffee bars who are serving single origin coffees or high volume houses, where temperature stability is a priority.

In the Box

Blind Filter per Group
Leather Handled Double Porta-filters per Group.
1-Leather Handled Single Porta-filter
Steel Tamper

The Basics

Group Height	Traditional/Low Brew Height
Color Options	Stainless Steel Body with Black Trim or Custom Color/Design (RAL#)
Dosing Operation	Volumetric or Gravimetric Dosing
Steam Wand	Standard Steam Wand
Steam Actuation	Push/Pull Lever

Features

Custom Color:  Complimentary
Dosing

Black Eagle is available in two dosing styles: They are volumetric and gravimetric. Volumetric measures dosing by water volume and Gravimetric model measures dosing by weight in the cup.

Internal Features

Like the Aurelia Wave T3, Black Eagle utilizes Nuova Simonelli's T3, three step heating process for temperature precision even during high use circumstances.

Exterior

Low profile with beautiful exposed groups. The VA388 is a very refined commercial espresso machine offer beautiful exposed groups and is uniquely designed with special attention placed on every facet down to the sculptured and elegantly curved feet. Notably, sturdy in weight, the Black Eagle is made to be a lasting investment.

Functionality

Black Eagle offers operators control over Individual group temperatures. For operation and programming there is a main digital display. For product evaluation and information, screens are found with shot timers at each group. Black Eagle comes standard with cool touch steam wands. If you would like the option of frothing wands, you may want to consider the Nuova Simonelli’s Aurelia Wave T3 or Victoria Arduino’s Eagle One which will offer you two heating as well as two frothing selections. The hot wand has a programmabe volume adjustment. The temperature of the water is adjusted manuallly.

Maintenance

The maintenance cost for either the Gravimetric or Volumetric Dosing models is like a traditional espresso machine model. The steam wands on Nuova Simonelli and Victoria Arduino machines requires rebuilding only once a year unless extremely high volume. if ever needed, you may incur additional expense when replacing scales but it is an electronic part that is not effected by normal wear and tear. The scale however is a sensitive device and can be easily damaged.

Soft infusion system (SIS)

Provides you peace of mind over quality and product consistency, no matter who operates your machine. Soft Infusion System addresses a common concern for espresso businesses. Water hitting coffee grounds at full pressure can act like a drill creating holes through the coffee bed. These channels will create an uneven coffee saturation which will effect your brewing time and the taste of your coffee. The purpose of the SIS is to postpone water at high pressure from initially being introduced to the coffee grounds. The Soft Infusion Systiem is made up of a chamber inside the brew group which is placed before the shower screen. When you begin to brew, the water enters the chamber first, which dramatically reduces the force of the water down to just a gentle wetting on the the gounds bed. This wetting prepares the grounds before normal brewing pressure. Only once the chamber fills, will the machine operate at full pressure.(appoximately 9 Bar). By slowly introducing water to the coffee bed, this also allows the water to evenly saturate your coffee, correcting any fissures or air pockets caused by uneven tamping. (Black Eagled comes with the soft infusion chamber plugged. If you would like the chamber unplugged, please let us know prior to shipping)

STEAM WAND OPTIONS

Goose Neck Cool Touch steam wand

A manual wand which comes standard on all Appia Life espresso machines. The design is favorable because it makes different angles available to your barista to achieve better and easier frothing.

Auto-Steam wand

Designed straight, economically priced and heats to the temperature you program. The Automatic Steam wand is a good choice if you plan to work with larger steam pitchers.

Goose Neck Automatic Steam Wand

Shaped like the manual Cool Touch steam wand making this automatic wand easier to maneuver when creating foam. Program your temperature and your Goose Neck will automatically shut off when reached.

Documents

VA 388 Black Eagle Brochure

VA 388 Black Eagle Manual

VA 388 Black Eagle T3 2 Group Spec Sheet

VA 388 Black Eagle T3 3 Goup Spec Sheet

Groups	Width	Depth	Height	Weight	Watts	Volts	Boiler Vol.
2 Group	33"	28"	20"	235lb	7100W	208-240V	11L
3 Group	43"	28"	20"	275lb	9900W	208-240V	15L

Warranty

Victoria Arduino espresso machines come standard with a two ( 2) year manufacturer warranty. Extended warranties on labor, travel, preventative maintenance and part service will vary.

Water Info

The installation of a water softener is mandatory for all users that don't meet the required water specifications, failure to do so will void your warranty. It is recommend to always add a water filter to your order, which we provide complimentary.

Complimentary Preventative Maintenance

All of our Victoria Arduino espresso machines include a complimentary preventative maintenance. We perform this comprehensive maintenance right before your labor and travel warranty expire. It is a great opportunity to return your equipment back to like working new condition. It also provides us with an important opportunity to explore the interior of your equipment to determine if there may be a defect or possible component failure that has gone undetected. If anything is found, those things can be repaired complimentary while your machine is still under warranty.