1 SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION [0001] The present invention relates generally to a System and Software for an innovative modular commercial espresso coffee machine [0002] There are a number of challenges associated with current designs of commercial espresso coffee machines in that - they take up a large amount of bench space, and clutter the bench top - they hide the coffee artists' work from the customer or the coffee artist is forced to have their back to the customer - the electronic technology used is generally decades old - coffee is very sensitive to small variations in temperature and pressure and mechanical designs do not manage equipment stability to within narrow tolerances - the current coffee machines are not customizable and not modular - the customer is not 'engaged' by the preparation process - our new design incorporates features of coffee preparation not currently offered by any other coffee machine including sweetener dispensing and visual coffee quality assessment displays - current equipment designs do not force regular cleaning, maintenance and safety procedures - current equipment designs do not link grinder calibration together with the coffee production process - current designs do not sterilize cups that consumers put to their lips - it is hard to clean underneath a regular coffee machine. Health departments require coffee machines to be on high legs that look unsightly but this is seldom enforced - current espresso machine designs may allow milk to be sucked into the steam boiler [0003] This modular, commercial System and Software addresses and solves - the space and clutter problem through its modular, modern design - the customer has a clear view the coffee extraction process - the software and system includes optional internet connectivity - the modular commercial design allows for tailor made configurations 2 - the physical, compact, bench top modules encourage engagement between the coffee artist and the customer - regular cleaning, maintenance and safety procedures are forced by the software - coffee production is linked to grinder calibration - crockery that consumers put to their lips can be sterilized - the food environment work surface around the SPACEshot is super easy to sanitize [0004] This invention can be customized into multiple configurations for - coffee only production with any number of coffee production 'heads' - temperature controlled steam only production with any number of steam outlets - temperature controlled hot water only production with measured dosages from any number of hot water outlets - multiple types of sweetener precision dispensing - internet connectivity, monitoring and control - any combination of the above [0005] Each component of the system is independent and available in alternative power capacities [0006] The various components can be combined and connected to each other [0007] The intelligence of the SPACEshot software offers better temperature and pressure stability as well as better safety than current commercial espresso machine designs [0008] The System and Software works with multiple cup sizes [0009] The System and Software can automatically dispense correct quantities into cups [0010] The operator is provided with visual displays relating to the quality of the coffee [0011] The customer is provided with visual displays relating to the quality of the coffee 3 SYSTEM AND SOFTWARE OPERATION [0012] The modules that make up the SPACEshot System include - the SPACEshot module - compact, bench mountable coffee dispenser - the SPACEstation module - compact under-bench hydraulic, safety and control system - the SPACEdock module - bench top, touch screen controllers for operator and customer - the SPACEbase module - under bench, electronic controller that controls the other modules and has internet connectivity - the SPACEpod module - under bench, pressure vessel, steam and boiling water generator available in multiple power configurations - the SPACEport module - compact, bench top, steam and water dispenser - the SUGARshot above bench module - compact, bench top, multiple sweetner, precision dispenser outlets - the SUGARshot below bench module -precision dispensers - the HOTshot module - compact heater for warming and sterilizing crockery [0013] Modules to suit a tailor made installation are selected [0014] Assembly incorporates both above and below bench installation. Most of this system is installed below the bench leaving the bench top visually clean, easy to sanitize and uncluttered. [0015] SPACEshot Software is intelligent. - It guards against incorrect usage - It protects against explosions due to steam pressure in the various pressure vessel boilers - It forces hygiene and maintenance procedures at defined intervals based on usage - It allows for remote monitoring and control through the internet - It allows for integrating grinder calibration with the coffee machine - It is self adjusting for changes that may occur due to ageing of the pumps and other equipment - It has handle recognition 4 - It has auto boiler draining - It has auto drainage flushing - It has auto cleaning cycles [0016] The System and Software are designed to produce large numbers of coffees very quickly 5