This manual covers the connection of a Dutch Master Roasters DMR roaster to Cropster's Roasting Intelligence.
This roast machine is currently in the beta stage of development at Cropster.
Beta testing involves the evaluation of new features by a limited group of users to uncover minor issues that may not be apparent during internal testing. Your feedback is crucial in helping us improve the functionality of our product. Please let us know in case you come across any unexpected behavior.
If you haven't been invited to participate in the beta program for this integration but are keen on participating and testing this new feature, please sign up here.
We will be happy to assist in resolving any issues you may encounter or propose alternative connection options.
Specifications
Requirements
- Ethernet cable
- In order to use the Dutch Master Roasters integration, the roaster's software requires the following minimum software versions:
- App version 5.x.x
- Backend version 5.x.x
- PLC version >= 2.35.
The software versions are shown in the Dutch Master Roasters app, in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen (can be seen in the first screenshot located below).
If your PLC version is less than 2.35, a manual update of the PLC software needs to be done by Dutch Master Roasters. For more information regarding the update, please contact info@dutchmasterroasters.com
Additional Requirements
- In order to be able to control the roaster using the Roasting Intelligence control sliders:
- The setting "Remote control" needs to be enabled in your Dutch Master Roasters App.
- The button "Roaster" needs to be turned on (lit up in green):
- In the Roasting Intelligence you can switch between the Gas Control slider and the Set Temperature Control slider using the "Auto" toggle:
- The Gas Control slider can only be used during the roast, and not in the preheating phase.
- The Set Temperature Control slider can be used in the preheating phase, and during the roast.
- Control of Drum Pressure and Drum Speed is only possible during the roast.
Please note:
The Gas Control slider in the RI does not correspond to the "Maximum burner rate" on the Dutch Master Roaster app. Currently, "Maximum burner rate" cannot be controlled with the RI.
When the Gas Control slider is shown (Auto toggle in RI is disabled), the roaster's PID is disabled and thus, the Air Temperature Set Point has no effect, allowing you to control Gas manually with the Gas slider.
When the "Set Temperature" slider is shown (Auto toggle in RI is enabled), the roaster's PID is enabled and thus, the Air Temperature Set Point can be controlled from within the RI.
Supported measurements
- Bean temperature
- Exhaust temperature
- Other temperature: Optional Bean temperature IR sensor.
- Gas (%)
- Drum pressure (Pa)
- Drum speed (RPM)
- Fan speed (%)
- Gas control (%)
- Drum Pressure control (Pa)
- Drum speed control (RPM)
- Set temperature control
Setting up a connection
Via the computer
- Connect the computer to the Ethernet port at the side of the DMR roaster with an Ethernet cable.
- Configure the computer’s network device to obtain the IP address dynamically (DHCP).
- Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.
Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup
Installing the Roasting Intelligence (RI) software
- Download the custom version of Roasting Intelligence depending on your computer's Operating System here.
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Complete the installation process by following the steps provided.
- Double-click the Cropster icon on your desktop to access RI.
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Enter your username and password.
Use the same login information that you use to access the online platform C-sar. - 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
- 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. - 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. - After selecting the machine all supported measurements will load.
Change the order of the measurements by using the-png.png?width=16&height=16&name=DragAndDropIcon%20(1)-png.png)
Drag and Drop icon and moving it into position. - Switch on the measurements you would like to enable and select Dutch Master Roaster 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. - Click on the
Gear icon to open the PLC settings. - The default IP address of your roaster should show: 192.168.3.159
Please note: The IP address of the roaster is fixed and cannot be configured. - 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.
Troubleshooting
If the RI indicates No source connected and/or you cannot see any measurements, please check the following:
- Check in the Dutch Master Roasters app that all minimum system requirements are met.
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.