This manual covers the connection of the (Cropster Replay Assist Ready) Diedrich IR-model roast machine equipped with Z2.5 automation software to Cropster's Roasting Intelligence.
📚 Learn more about the Diedrich IR- and CR models with ZII automation software & CR models with Z2.5 automation software.
Specifications
Requirements
- Ethernet cable(s)
- Ethernet switch, or router
- Cropster Replay Assist Ready*
- HMI software version with a "_C" ending
- PLC software version ends with a "_C" ending
A Diedrich is Cropster Replay Assist Ready when a "Cropster Replay" button is shown from the machine's HMI display.
Supported measurements
Depending on your roast machine's model, year, and the Diedrich sensor package included with the machine, you may, or may not be able to track these measurements.
- Bean temperature
- Exhaust temperature*
- Inlet temperature*
- Drum temperature*
- Airflow (%)
- Airflow Control (%)
- Gas (%)
- Gas Control (%)
Setting up a connection
- Diedrich IR-series roast machines (w/ Z2.5 automation) will need to be equipped with an Ethernet switch.
The Ethernet switch must have a minimum of 3 ports. - Diedrich uses a Stride SE2-SW5U Ethernet switch.
It requires an additional power supply with wired connections. Other switches or routers may be used as well, but might not fulfill industry standards.
We recommend an Ethernet switch over a router.
An Ethernet switch is typically ready to use right out of the box, while a router may require configuration before it can be used.
The EDS-205 Series Ethernet switch is also rated to operate at temperatures ranging from -10 to 60°C and is rugged enough for harsh industrial environments.
This schematic serves as a reference of the connection for IR-series roast machines before an Ethernet switch (Stride SE2-SW5U) has been installed:
- Disconnect the Ethernet cable from LAN2 (refer to the dotted line), then use the now-free end from the Ethernet cable to connect the MicroLogix 1100 PLC to the Ethernet switch.
- Connect the HMI touchscreen to the Ethernet switch.
- Connect the Ethernet switch to your computer (Cropster).
This schematic serves as a reference for the connection for IR-series roast machines after a Stride SE2-SW5U Ethernet switch (with 5 ports) has been installed.
- Proceed with the Network settings.
Network settings
Static IP address configuration - Windows 7, 8, 10
- Navigate to the Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center or Network and Internet > Network Sharing Center.
- Click Change adapter settings.
- Identify the network adapter-icon that refers to the roast machine connection.
💡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. - Right-click on WiFi or Local Area Connection.
- Click Properties.
- Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
- Click Properties.
- Select Use the following IP Address option.
- Enter the specific IP Address for your roaster and replace the fourth number block with 42:
- IP Address: 192.168.251.42
- Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
- Leave the rest blank.
- Click the OK button to submit your changes.
- Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.
Static IP address configuration - MacOS
Creating a new network location
- Navigate to
> System Settings > Network. - 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. - Navigate to the "..." icon > Locations.
- Select Edit Locations.
- Create a new location by clicking the + icon and name it after your machine, e.g. Diedrich.
- Click Done to submit your changes.
The status next to the network connection item will change to Not connected. After setting the Static IP address the status will say Connected again.
Configuring the static IP address
- Make sure the Network connection item that refers to the connection to your machine is still selected.
- Open the TCP/IP section and choose Manually next to Configure IPv4.
- Enter the specific IP Address for your roaster
- IP Address: 192.168.251.42
- Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
- Click the OK button to confirm the changes.
- Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.
Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup
Installing the Roasting Intelligence (RI) software
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Download RI.
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Complete the installation process by following the steps provided.
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Double-click the Cropster icon on your desktop to access RI.
- Click the green Login with the browser button.
💡 Select the "Remember me on this device" option to save your login credentials for future access.
- You will be directed to the C-sar browser.
- 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.
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
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.
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Click
Preferences > Machine > Configuration at the bottom left to access the Preferences screen. -
To choose the Roast machine, click on the dropdown menu in the Machine section.
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By clicking on the + Add connector option, you can choose your connector from the available options in the dropdown list.
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You need to select Diedrich PLC from the dropdown.
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Click Select to add the connector.
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Navigate to the Machine > Measurements tab. All supported measurements will be displayed.
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To activate the measurements, simply click the green toggle button.
- Switch on the measurements you would like to enable and select Diedrich PLC from the dropdown except for Exhaust, Inlet, and Drum temperatures.
💡Depending on your roast machine's model, year, and the Diedrich sensor package included with the machine, you may, or may not be able to track temperatures for Exhaust, Inlet, and/or Drum.
💡 Make your measurement readouts more compact. Choose the size of your measurement readouts by selecting either the Small or Large view for display. -
Change the order of the measurements by using the
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Drag and Drop icon and move it into position.
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Navigate to the Machine > Controls tab.
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To activate the controls, simply click the green toggle button. Enable the controls you wish to activate.
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Choose the appropriate connector option that you selected in Step 8.
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Change the order of the Slider controls by using the
Drag and Drop icon and move it into position.
- 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 IP settings. - Select the Versions ZII/Z2.5 - IR series from the dropdown menu.
- Enter the IP address of the roast machine.
The default for Diedrich roasters is: 192.168.251.202
- Click OK.
- 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.
📚 Learn more about the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Preferences and roasting with the Control and Replay Assist features.
On Diedrich IR models, Airflow control is limited to 0%, 50% and 100% only. Any airflow settings in between won't be taken into account.
When controlling gas and airflow from Roasting Intelligence (RI), the values on the Diedrich HMI change with a delay of several seconds; this only affects the display of the values.
The roast machine reacts to gas and airflow changes from RI usually within 1-2 seconds.
Troubleshooting
If the RI indicates No sources connected and/or you cannot see any measurements, please check the following:
- Is the static IP address configured correctly?
- Does the IP address of your roaster differ from the default?
- Is the ethernet cable connected to the switch or router of the roasting machine?
Do not connect it to the ethernet port of the roaster's HMI (touch screen).
If the RI indicates Sources connected but you cannot see any measurements, please check the following:
- Is the Diedrich roast machine "Cropster Ready"?
This is indicated by the "Cropster Replay" button on the HMI display.
The Cropster Replay button is only shown when the roast machine is in Manual mode.
Auto mode will turn the Cropster Replay button off making the button not visible!
- Do the roast machine's PLC and HMI software versions match the required versions (ending in "_C")?
Are the control sliders unresponsive?
If the gas and airflow values are shown, but the roast machine does not react to changes in the control sliders in RI, verify that the Cropster Replay button is switched on.
Diedrich roast machines w/ sensor package
Depending on your roast machine's model, year, and the Diedrich sensor package included with the machine, you may, or may not be able to track temperatures for Exhaust, Inlet, and/or Drum.
📚 Learn more about how to set up Exhaust, Inlet, and Drum temperatures.
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.