HB Roasters (with USB port) - Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup (Beta)
This manual covers the connection of HB roast machine to the Cropster's Roasting Intelligence.
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This roast machine is currently in the Beta stage of development at Cropster.
To access this integration, please register for Beta testing by completing the provided form here.
Beta testing involves the evaluation of new features by a limited group of users to uncover potential 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 behaviour.
We will be happy to assist in resolving any issues you may encounter or propose alternative connection options.
Specifications
Requirements
- USB cable
- Driver (serial converter) for machines built before May 2020 (HB-L2, HB-L6, HB-M2, HB-M6):
- Driver (serial converter) for machines built from May 2020 onwards (HB-L2S, HB-L6S, HB-M2S, HB-M6S):
Click here for the driver installation guide.
Supported measurements
- Bean temperature
- Exhaust temperature
- Inlet temperature
- Drum temperature (optional)
The Drum temperature measurement is only available on HB-L2S, HB-L6S, HB-M2S, and HB-M6S models manufactured after May 2020.
Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup
Installing the Roasting Intelligence (RI) software
- Download RI.
- Complete the installation process by following the steps provided.
- Double-click the Cropster icon on your desktop to access Roasting Intelligence (RI).
- Click the green Login with the browser button.
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You will be directed to the C-sar browser.
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Enter your Username* and Password* and click the green Sign in with password button.
Use the same credentials that you use to access the online platform C-sar.
Establishing a connection to the machine
The images below are for reference and may vary slightly from your screen.
Before you begin configuring your roast machine, ensure that you have added it via the online platform C-sar.
- Click
Preferences > Machine > Configuration at the bottom left to access the Preferences screen. - To choose the Roast machine, click on the dropdown menu in the Machine section.
- By clicking on the + Add connector option, you can choose your connector from the available options in the dropdown list.
- You need to select HB Roaster from the dropdown.
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Click Select to add the connector.
- Navigate to the Machine > Measurements tab. All supported measurements will be displayed.
- To activate the measurements, simply click the green toggle button.
- Enable the desired measurements and choose HB Roaster as the connector type.
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(Optional) Change the order of the measurements by using the
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Drag and Drop icon and move it into position.
- Navigate to the Machine > Configuration tab and click on the Gear icon in the Connector setup section to open and configure more settings.
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Select the correct Version for the machines built:
You can check the ID label on the roast machine to verify the version.- Before May 2020: M2, M6, L2, L6
- May 2020 onwards: M2S, M6S, L2S, L6S
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Select the Serial port:
- Windows: COM
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macOS: USB
- 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 RI indicates No source connected and/or you cannot see any measurements, please check the following:
- Is the roast machine connected to the computer?
- Have you downloaded the required USB serial converter driver?
- Is the correct serial port within the RI selected?
If you have selected a serial port from the RI, and you receive Sources connected from the bottom-right corner of the roasting application, but you can't see live temperature readouts, you may not have selected the serial port referring to the roast machine's connection.
Driver for the USB serial converter
If you cannot select the correct serial port within the RI's Serial port field, your computer may not have the appropriate driver needed to recognize the serial converter's physical connection.
Please reach out to support.cropster.com, and attach the following information relevant to the USB serial converter used:
- Brand and model
- Serial number
- Picture of the serial converter
- RI log files
A Cropster representative will assess the information and assist in providing the required driver for the USB serial converter used.
Congratulations! You have successfully set up the Cropster Roasting Intelligence.
Your opinion matters. If you have further questions, feedback, or concerns, please submit a support ticket directly from support.cropster.com.