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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.

       

      The following article and its screenshots refer to the Roasting Intelligence (RI5). 

      In case you previously used the Roasting Intelligence (RI4) we kindly invite you to check the newly improved features of RI5. 

      To upgrade to RI5, please download the Roasting Intelligence (RI5).

      Requirements

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

      Preinstalled Phidget

      There are 4 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 the Roasting Intelligence from https://download.cropster.com/
        2. The Cropster installer leads you through all the installation steps.
        3. Download the Phidget driver.
        4. Open the RI by double-clicking the Cropster icon on the desktop
        5. Enter your username and password.
          The user name is the email address your Cropster invitation has been sent to and use the password you've generated when accepting the invitation.
        6. Check the Remember credentials box if you want to be able to run the RI offline.
        7. Click the Login button.
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        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 > Configuration bottom left to access the machine preferences screen. 
          image (1)-2
        2. Select the Roasting machine you would like to connect from the drop down menu (e.g. Diedrich IR-5)
          Note: If the machine is not in the list you can add via the online platform.
        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.
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        4. 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.  
        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. Select K from the Type drop-down menu.
          Diedrich roast machines are installed with K-type thermocouples by default.Screenshot 2024-01-17 at 16.39.52
        7. 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 2024-01-17 at 16.40.34
        8. Click the Gear () icon to open the Gas pressure settings and select the preferences for your roaster.Screenshot 2024-01-17 at 16.41.04
        9. Click Save to confirm 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 2024-01-17 at 16.46.24

          *measurements shown on the screenshot may differ depending on the individual sensor setup

          Learn how to customize your RI user 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?

          For further assistance, please create a support ticket by clicking the Support button in the left lower corner of the app. A Cropster support rep will get in touch with you.

          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.