Diedrich DR-models with Semi-auto platform & CR-models with ZIII automation software - Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup

This manual covers the connection of Diedrich DR-model and CR-model roast machines with Semi-auto platform or ZIII automation to Cropster's Roasting Intelligence.

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

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Specifications

Requirements 

• Ethernet cable

• Network router with DHCP server capability
• CR-series only: Cropster Replay Assist ready
  💡 A Diedrich is Cropster Replay Assist Ready when a "Cropster Replay" button is shown from the machine's HMI display.

Supported measurements

• Bean

• Exhaust

• Inlet

• Gas (%)

• Gas control (%)

• Airflow (%)

• Airflow control (%) 

Setting up a connection

Your Diedrich roast machine may have a rear-end ethernet port to connect the ethernet cable from the machine to a network router or computer.

If your machine does not have a rear-end ethernet port, use the HMI display's LAN1 port instead.

Via the network router

1. Connect the network cable to your roaster's rear-end (or LAN1) ethernet port.
2. Connect the other end to your network router's ethernet port.
3. Proceed with the Network settings.

 

Network settings

Identifying IP address

Once the Diedrich has been connected to a network router, an IP address has been assigned to the roaster. 

1. Go to the Diedrich's HMI display.
2. Go to the setup screen and press the Refresh IP address button. 
3. You will need to refer to the LAN1 IP address.
   💡You will need to input the LAN1 IP address from RI at a later step.
   The LAN1 and LAN2 IP addresses may differ from the image.
   
4. Continue with DHCP configuration for Windows or Mac.

DHCP 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. Right-click on WiFi or Local Area Connection. 
4. Click Properties. 
5. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). 
6. Click Properties.
7. Select Use the following IP Address option.
8. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically option.
9. Click the OK button to submit your changes.
10. Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.

DHCP configuration - MacOS 

1. Navigate to  > System Preferences > 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.
5. Open the Configure IPv4 dropdown menu and verify Using DHCP is selected.
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. Click the green Login with the browser button.
   💡 Select the "Remember me on this device" option to save your login credentials for future access.
   
   
5. You will be directed to the C-sar browser. 
   
6. Enter your Username* and Password* and click the green Sign in with password button.
   💡You need to use the same credentials that you use to access the online platform C-sar.

Establishing a connection to the machine

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

1. Click Preferences > Machine > Configuration at the 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 Diedrich PLC from the dropdown. 

5. Click Select to add the connector.
   

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 Diedrich 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.
   💡You can also customize the color of each measurement by clicking on the colorful dots on the right side of the screen.

10. Navigate to the Machine > Controls tab.

11. To activate the controls, simply click the green toggle button. Enable the controls you wish to activate.

12. Choose the appropriate connector option that you selected in Step 8.

13. Change the order of the Slider controls by using the   Drag and Drop icon and move it into position.
    

14. Navigate back to the Machine > Configuration tab and click on the Gear icon in the Connector setup section next to the previously added connector to open and configure the PLC settings.
15. Select the following details:
    

    • Version: Select DR/CR series - Semi-auto/ZIII

    • Hostname/IP address: type in the LAN1 IP address as shown by Diedrich's HMI display.
      
16. Click OK.
17. 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 sources connected and/or you cannot see any measurements, please check the following: 

• Is the machine connected via the rear-end Ethernet port, or the HMI's LAN1 Ethernet port?
• Is the machine connected to a network router?
  • Is the network router DHCP-capable?
  • Did you verify the LAN1 IP address, and input it as shown from Diedrich's HMI?

Connecting via DHCP router

The router uses DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to communicate with the Diedrich HMI. Because IP addresses are only leased (or borrowed), if you lose connection from the RI it is likely that:

• The LAN1 IP address changed upon adjusting the connection to the router.
• The lease time for the IP address reached its end, and hence a new IP address may have been assigned to the LAN1 port.

If you lose connection to the Diedrich, it will be important to check that the LAN1 IP address has not changed since the last time it was inputted into the RI's Machine settings.

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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.