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      Bostine with USB port - Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup (Beta)

      This manual covers the connection of the Bostine roast machine with USB port to Cropster's Roasting Intelligence.


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

      To access this integration, please register for beta testing by completing the form provided here.

      Beta testing involves the evaluation of new features by a limited group of users to uncover potential 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.

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

      This manual is intended for users of the following Bostine roast machine models: 

      • B2.SP
      • B5.SP
      • B15.SP
      • B30.SP

      Specifications

      Requirements

      The driver may already be pre-installed with your operating system.
      📚 Learn more about installing the WCH driver.

      Supported measurements

      • Bean temperature [°]

      • Exhaust temperature [°]

      • Gas [%]

      • Gas control [%]

      • Fan speed [Hz]

      • Fan speed control [Hz]

      • Drum speed [Hz]

      • Drum speed control [Hz]

      Switch controls 

      • Drum

      • Drum fan

      • Cooler

      • Stirrer

      Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup

      Installing the Roasting Intelligence (RI) software

      1. Download the custom version of Roasting Intelligence depending on your computer's Operating System here. 

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

      3. Double-click the Cropster icon on your desktop to access RI.
      4. Click the green Login with the browser button.
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      5. You will be directed to the C-sar browser. 
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      6. Enter your Username* and Password* and click the green Sign in with password button. You need to use the same credentials to access the online platform C-sar.

      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 Help > Release Notes.

      Establishing a connection to the machine

      The images displayed below are meant to serve as reference examples; however, they may differ slightly from what you will see on your screen.


      Before you begin configuring your roast machine, ensure that you have added it via the online platform, C-sar.

      1. Click Preferences > Machine > Configuration, bottom left, to access the Preferences screen. 

      2. To choose the Roast machine, click on the dropdown menu in the Machine section.

      3. By clicking on the + Add connector option, you can choose your connector from the available options in the dropdown list.

      4. You need to select Bostine PLC from the dropdown. 
      5. Click Select to add the connector.
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      6. Navigate to the Machine > Measurements tab. All supported measurements will be displayed.

      7. To activate the measurements, simply click the green toggle button.

      8. Switch on the measurements you would like to enable and select Bostine 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.

      9. Change the order of the measurements by using the  Drag and Drop icon and move it into position.
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      10. Navigate to the Machine > Slider controls tab. To activate the controls, click the green toggle button.

      11. Enable the controls you wish to activate by selecting Bostine PLC from the dropdown. 

      12. Navigate to the Machine > Switch control tab. To activate the controls, click the green toggle button. 
      13. Navigate back to the Machine > Configuration tab and click on the gear-png-2Gear icon in the Connector setup section next to the previously added connector to open and configure more settings.
      14. Select the Serial port by clicking on the dropdown.
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      15. Click OK.
      16. Click Save.
          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.

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

      Troubleshooting


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

      • Is the correct serial port within the RI selected?

      • Have you downloaded the driver for the USB serial converter?

      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.