This manual covers the connection of the (Cropster Replay Assist Ready) CR- and IR-model Diedrich roast machines equipped with ZII automation, and CR-models with Z2.5 automation to Cropster's Roasting Intelligence.
📚 Learn more about the setup for Diedrich IR models with Z2.5 automation.
- Specifications
- Setting up a connection
- Network settings
- Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup
- Troubleshooting
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 CR-series roast machines (after 2018) are equipped with an Ethernet switch, while IR-series (ZII automation only) roast machines will be equipped with an Ethernet router.
CR-series (ZII/Z2.5 automation)
- Connect the network cable to the Ethernet port of the roaster's Ethernet switch.
- Connect the other end to the computer's ethernet port.
- Proceed with the Network settings.
IR-series (ZII automation)
- Connect the network cable to the Ethernet port of the roaster's Ethernet router.
- Connect the other end to the computer's ethernet port.
- Proceed with the Network settings.
Network settings
When the roaster is connected to the computer directly, you need to set up a Static IP address.
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: 10.10.109.42*
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.
- IP Address: 10.10.109.42*
- Click the OK button to submit your changes.
- Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.
Static IP address configuration - MacOS
- 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.
- Click on Details...
- Open the TCP/IP section and choose Manually next to Configure IPv4.
- Enter the specific IP Address for your roaster and add replace the fourth number block by 42:
- IP Address: 10.10.109.42*
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
- IP Address: 10.10.109.42*
- 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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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 at the bottom left to access the Preferences screen.
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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.
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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.CR-series
Select Diedrich PLC from the dropdown for all measurements except Drum temperature.IR-series Select Diedrich PLC from the dropdown for all measurements except Exhaust, Inlet, and Drum temperatures.
📚 Learn more about how to set up Exhaust, Inlet, and Drum temperatures. -
Change the order of the measurements by using the
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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.
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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 Version from the dropdown menu:
- ZII/Z2.5 - IR series
- ZII/Z2.5 - CR series
- 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.