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      Atilla Gold Plus/Atilla Gold Plus with Automation - Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup

      This manual covers the connection of the Atilla Gold Plus/Atilla Gold Plus with Automation roast machine, via ethernet to Cropster's Roasting Intelligence.


      This roast machine is currently in the beta stage of development at Cropster.

      Beta testing involves the evaluation of new features by a limited group of users to uncover minor issues that may not be apparent during internal testing. Your feedback is crucial in helping us improve the functionality of our product. Please let us know in case you come across any unexpected behavior.

      If you haven't been invited to participate in the beta program for this integration but are keen on participating and testing this new feature, please sign up here.

      We will be happy to assist in resolving any issues you may encounter or propose alternative connection options.

      Specifications

      Requirements

      • Touch panel
      • Ethernet cable

      Supported measurements

      • Bean temperature

      • Exhaust temperature

      • Drum temperature
        💡         Only available for Atilla Gold Plus machines with automation.

      • Gas [mbar / %]
        💡         Only available for Atilla Gold Plus Series 2 machines.

      • Gas control [%]
        💡 Only available for Atilla Gold Plus machines with automation.

      • Airflow [rpm / %]
        💡 Only available for Atilla Gold Plus Series 2 machines.

      • Airflow control [%]
        💡 Only available for Atilla Gold Plus machines with automation.

      • Drum speed [rpm]
        💡 Only available for Atilla Gold Plus Series 2 machines.

      • Drum speed control [rpm] (beta)
        💡 Only available for Atilla Gold Plus machines with automation.

      Atilla machines with automation track Gas and Airflow in %. Atilla Gold Plus Series 2 machines track Gas as mbar, and Airflow as rpm.

      The Drum speed control feature is currently available in beta for Atilla roast machines, with automation software.

      📚 Atilla Gold Plus machines with Automation support machine-based auto-start and end of roast detection. You can read more about that here.

      Setting up a connection

      There are two ways to connect your roast machine to the network:

      1. Via the computer directly
      2. Via the network router

      Via the computer 

      Screenshot 2024-09-26 at 13.42.40

      1. Connect the network cable to your roaster's ethernet port 
      2. Connect the other end to the computer's ethernet port.
      3. Proceed with the Network settings.

      Via the network router

      Screenshot 2024-09-26 at 13.41.58

      1. Connect your network cable to your roaster's Ethernet port.
      2. Connect the other end to the router's Ethernet port.
      3. Make sure that your computer and the router are connected (via Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable). 
      4. Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.

      Network settings

      When the roast machine is connected to the computer directly, you need to set up a static IP address. 

      Static IP address configuration - Windows 7, 8, 10

      1. Navigate to the Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center or Network and Internet > Network Sharing Center.
      2. Click Change adapter settings. 
      3. Identify the Network connection item that refers to the connection to your machine and select that item.
        💡If you are not sure which icon refers to the roast machine, simply disconnect and reconnect the Ethernet cable and check which icon changes its status.
      4. Right-click on WiFi or Local Area Connection. 
      5. Click Properties. 
      6. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). 
      7. Click Properties.
      8. Select Use the following IP Address option.
      9. Enter the specific IP Address for your roaster and replace the fourth number block with 42:.
        • IP Address: 192.168.0.42
          Important: The first three blocks of the IP address need to match the IP address of your roaster, as identified via the roaster's panel.
        • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
        • Leave the rest blank.
      10. Click the OK button to submit your changes.
      11. Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.

        Static IP address configuration - MacOS 

        1. Navigate to  > System Settings > Network.
        2. Identify the Network connection item that refers to the connection to your machine and select that item.
          💡If you are not sure which icon refers to the roast machine, simply disconnect and reconnect the Ethernet cable and check which icon changes its status.

        3. Click on Details...

        4. Open the TCP/IP section and choose Manually next to Configure IPv4.
        5. Enter the specific IP Address for your roaster and replace the fourth number block with 42:
          • IP Address: 192.168.0.42
            Important: The first three blocks of the IP address need to match the IP address of your roaster, as identified via the roaster's panel.
          • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

        6. Click the OK button to confirm the changes.
        7. Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.

         

        Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup

        Installing the Roasting Intelligence (RI) software

        1. Download the Roasting Intelligence from:

        2. Complete the installation process by following the steps provided.

        3. Double-click the Cropster icon on your desktop to access RI.

        4. Enter your username and password.
          Use the same login information that you use to access the online platform C-sar.

        5. Click the Login button. 

        Check out the Release notes for every version of RI5 to stay updated on the latest features and improvements.

        You can access the Release notes directly in RI by clicking on Help > Release Notes.

         

        Establishing a connection to the machine

        1. If you are setting up RI for the first time, click the Select machine button in the banner at the top or click Preferences > Machine > Configuration bottom left to access the Preferences screen. 
          📚 Learn how to use the keyboard shortcuts in RI.
        2. To choose the Roast machine, click on the dropdown menu in the Machine section. 

          💡 After selecting the machine from the dropdown menu, the roast machine settings may automatically be filled in. You have the flexibility to edit these settings at any time to ensure they align with the specifications of your roasting machine. 

          📚 Learn how to add a new roast machine. 
        3. After selecting the machine all supported measurements will load.
          Change the order of the measurements by using the  Drag and Drop icon and moving it into position.
        4. Switch on the measurements you would like to enable and select Atilla Gold Plus PLC from the dropdown. 
          💡 Make your measurement readouts more compact. Choose the size of your measurement readouts by selecting either the Small or Large view for display. 
          Screenshot 2024-08-13 at 19.25.58
        5. Click on the Gear icon to open the PLC Settings.
        6. Depending on your Atilla Gold Plus, select the version (RI Beta only) and the default IP address for the connection.
          • Enter the IP address: 192.168.0.20
          • Version: 
            • Atilla Gold Plus Series 1 & 2: Atilla Gold Plus
            • Atilla Gold Plus with automation: Atilla Gold Plus & Automation
              Atilla Gold Plus with automation supports Gas control range 1-100%
            • Atilla Gold Plus with automation RE: Atilla Gold Plus & Automation RE
              Atilla Gold Plus with automation RE supports Gas control range 0-100%
            • Atilla Gold Plus with automation RE: Atilla Gold Plus & Automation REVersion:
        7. Click OK.
        8. Click Save to finalize the changes.
              After saving the changes, RI will automatically restart. If the setup was successful, you will see the temperature values displayed on the right-hand side of the RI screen following the restart.
        Screenshot 2024-10-01 at 15.05.36
         

        ❗Before using Cropster's Control and Replay Assist features, make sure that the Cropster button is enabled (red) from the Atilla's HMI display.

        📚 Learn more about the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Preferences. 

        Troubleshooting

          If the RI indicates No source connected and/or you cannot see any measurements, please check the following: 

          • Is the roast machine connected to the network (router or computer)?
          • If the roaster is connected to the computer directly, is the static IP address configured correctly?
          • Does the IP address assigned to the roast machine match the default? 

          When using Replay Assist, do not use any other temperature controlling software in parallel. Any gas/airflow/drum speed changes from a concurrent client disables Replay assist for the remainder of the roast. 

          Congratulations! You have successfully set up the Cropster Roasting Intelligence!

          Check out the Roasting Intelligence (RI5) - Getting Started manual and enjoy tracking your first roasts! More manuals and videos can be found on help.cropster.com.