Diedrich IR- and CR-models with ZII automation software & CR-models with Z2.5 automation software (Cropster Replay Assist Ready) - Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup

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.

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• 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

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Specifications

Requirements

• Ethernet cable(s)
• Ethernet switch, or router
• Cropster Replay Assist Ready*
  • HMI software version with a "_C" ending
  • PLC software version end 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

• Bean temperature
• Exhaust temperature* 
• Inlet temperature*
• Drum temperature*
• Airflow (%)
• Airflow Control (%)
• Gas (%) 
• Gas Control (%)

Setting up a connection

CR-series (ZII/Z2.5 automation)

1. Connect the network cable to the Ethernet port of the roaster's Ethernet switch.
2. Connect the other end to the computer's ethernet port.
3. Proceed with the Network settings.

IR-series (ZII automation)

1. Connect the network cable to the Ethernet port of the roaster's Ethernet router.
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 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.
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: 10.10.109.42* 
     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.
10. Click the OK button to submit your changes.
11. Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup .

Static IP address configuration - MacOS 

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 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
     
     
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 Diedrich PLC from the dropdown. Repeat this step for all measurements you would like to enable.  
   

   💡 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 drop-down for all measurements except Exhaust, Inlet, and Drum temperatures. 📚 Learn more about how to set up Exhaust, Inlet and Drum temperatures.

5. Click on the Gear  icon to open the PLC IP-Settings.
6. Select the Version from the dropdown menu:
   
   • ZII/Z2.5 - IR series
   • ZII/Z2.5 - CR series
7. Enter the IP address of the roast machine.
   The default for Diedrich roasters is: 192.168.251.202
   
   
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 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.

• Do the roast machine's PLC and HMI software version 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 of 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.

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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.