Besca with automation software - Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup

This manual covers the connection of a Besca roast machine with automation software to Cropster's Roasting Intelligence.

• Specifications
• Setting up a connection
• Network settings
  • Configuring a static IP - Windows 7, 8, 10
  • Configuring a static IP - MacOS
• Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup
  • Installing the Roasting Intelligence (RI) software
  • Establishing a connection to the machine
• Troubleshooting

Specifications

Requirements

• Ethernet cable

• Bean temperature
• Exhaust temperature
• Fan speed (Hz)
• Airflow (%)
• Airflow control
• Gas (%)
  
• Gas control
• Drum speed (%)
• Drum speed control

Setting up a connection

Via the computer 

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.

Network settings

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: 10.0.0.42
     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 

Creating a new network location 

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: 10.0.0.42
     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 RI.

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. 

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 Besca Auto 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. 
   
5. Click on the  Gear icon to open the PLC settings.
6. Enter the IP address of the roast machine.
7. Copy the limit parameters from the Besca HMI settings.
   ❗Do NOT change the output values on the Besca HMI display.
   
   

   Besca HMI settings (new UI)

   Besca HMI settings (former UI)

8. Click OK.
9. 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.

Troubleshooting

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

• Is the static IP address configured correctly?
• Is the, according to the machine type, correct IP address entered?
• If the Cropster Gas measurement deviates from the Besca panel, please make sure the Flame Input down limit for Burner on the Besca display (former HMI) matches 0. If not, please change the Flame Input Down Limit to 0. 

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.