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      Diedrich (with sensor package) - Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup

      This manual covers the connection of Diedrich roast machines with pre-installed sensor package to Cropster's Roasting Intelligence.

      Requirements

      • Sensor package (or Phidget 1048) pre-installed
      • USB cable

      Preinstalled Phidget


      There are four different setups:


      3-sensor-setup      : Bean, Inlet, and Drum
      4-sensor-setup: Bean, Inlet, Drum, and Exhaust
      5-sensor-setup: Bean, Inlet, Drum, Gas, and Airflow
      6-sensor-setup: Bean, Inlet, Drum, Exhaust, Gas, and Airflow

      Locating the Phidget 1048

      To accurately configure your Diedrich's connection in the Roasting Intelligence (RI), we recommend that the preinstalled Phidget must be found inside the machine. 

      The location of the Phidget may vary from machine to machine.

      For reference, please refer to pictures of the Phidget, taken from inside of Diedrich roast machines.

      Diedrich IR-5

      Diedrich IR-12


      Identifying the temperature measurements


      Next, we recommend that you identify, and label the probes by measurement (e.g. Bean temp, Inlet temp, etc.). Simply, follow the cables for each probe; from the tip of the probe to its end, where the probe connects to the Phidget.

      Once the Phidget has been located, and labeled, we recommend to take pictures of the Phidget, for later reference when establishing a connection to the machine.

      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.

      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

      1. If you are setting up RI for the first time, click the Select Machine button in the banner at the top or click gear-png-2 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 Temperature sensor (Ungrounded K/J/E/T-type thermocouples) from the dropdown for all temperature measurements connected to the Phidget 1048. Repeat this step for all measurements you would like to enable.   
        *measurements shown on the screenshot may differ depending on the individual sensor setup. 

        💡 Make your measurement readouts more compact. Choose the size of your measurement readouts by selecting either the Small or Large view for display.

      5. Assign the Channel. Refer to the probes' connection into the Phidget's channels.
        💡The channel refers to the ports on the Phidget 1048. If the probe wires are connected to port 1/G, select 1 under channel. 
      6. If you have the 5- or 6-sensor-setup, choose Diedrich Gas and Airflow (Phidgets) from the dropdown menu for Gas and Airflow.
      7. Switch on the measurements you would like to enable and select Temperature sensor (Ungrounded K/J/E/T-type thermocouples) from the drop down for all temperature measurements connected to the Phidget 1048. Repeat this step for all measurements you would like to enable.  
      8. Assign the Channel. Refer to the probes' connection into the Phidget's channels.
        💡The channel refers to the ports on the Phidget 1048. If the probe wires are connected to port 1/G, select 1 under channel. 
      9. Select K from the Type dropdown menu.
        💡Diedrich roast machines are installed with K-type thermocouples by default.
      10. If you have the 5- or 6-sensor-setup, choose Diedrich Gas and Airflow (Phidgets) from the drop-down menu for Gas and Airflow.
        Screenshot 2024-08-12 at 16.24.25
      11. Click on the Gear  icon to open the Gas pressure settings and select the preferences for your roaster. 
      12. Click OK.
      13. Click Save to finalize the changes.

      RI will automatically restart after saving the changes. If the setup was successful you will be able to see temperature values on the right-hand side of the RI screen, after the restart.

        Screenshot 2024-07-23 at 12.45.55

        📚 Learn more about the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Preferences

        Troubleshooting

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

        • Is the Phidget 1048 connected to the computer? 
        • Is the Phidgets driver installed?
        • Mac only: has the Phidgets driver been enabled in the Mac's Security & Privacy settings?

        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.