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      HUB5000 - Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup (beta)

      This manual covers hardware connection, software installation and hardware setup of Cropster’s Roasting Intelligence for a wireless, or (Ethernet) cable connection to a HUB5000.

      If you haven't been invited to participate in the beta program for this integration, but you are interested in participating and testing the feature, please sign up here.

      Beta means that the features are being tested with a select group of users to help us identify minor flaws under everyday conditions that we cannot reproduce internally. Therefore, it will be necessary that you share feedback with us and let us know whenever you come across some unexpected behavior.

      The credit for the pictures and media found in this article, goes to Phidgets. The media can be referred to, directly from https://www.phidgets.com/, under the Wireless VINT Hub product's Description, and User guide. 

      Legal Note

      Please read this installation and configuration guide carefully, as any mishandling could lead to permanent device damage.

      By connecting a Cropster Connector or temperature probe to any computer or by installing Cropster’s Roasting Intelligence (RI) software, the user agrees to release Cropster from any liability and assumes any possible risk related to the use of this measuring device and/or software. Cropster's terms of service apply.

      HUB5000 video (by Phidgets)

      Specifications

      Requirements

      • Wireless VINT Hub (HUB 5000_0)
      • VINT device (e.g. TMP1100, TMP1101, TMP1200, etc.)

      • Phidgets cables (i.e. 3002_0, 3003_0, 3004_0)

      Note: there are various types of Phidgets cables available for the connection. 

      Installing the Phidget driver

      Before you can use your Phidgets, you will need to install the Phidget Control Panel from:  https://www.phidgets.com/docs/Phidgets_Drivers

      Learn more about How to install the Phidget driver.

      Connecting the Hub to a Network

      The HUB5000 (i.e. Wireless VINT Hub), has the capability for a wired, or wireless connection. To start, make sure to connect the following items, to the HUB5000:

      • Power jack
      • VINT Device(s)
      • (optional) Ethernet cable for a connection with...
        • A network router/switch.
        • Your computer's Ethernet port

      When you connect the power supply to the HUB5000, the red LED should turn on.

      Proceed with...

      Connecting to the Wireless Network

      1. Access your device's Wi-Fi settings.
      2. Connect to the Phidget's Network (e.g. Phidgets_HUB5000_XXXXXX).

        The above picture shows the available HUB5000's network, done on via a Mac computer's Network interface. 
        • Enter the password printed on the HUB5000's label, and submit it to connect to the network. You will lose Wi-Fi access until finalizing the steps in this section.
          On the left, find the HUB5000's label, containing the password, amongst other information. On the right, find a Mac's network interface.

      3. Access the Phidgets Configuration, by going to your web browser (e.g.  Google Chrome), and typing your HUB5000's IP address or hostname in the URL address bar.
        • IP address
          Google Chrome's URL address bar.
        • Hostname in the form http://<hostname>.local/

          Google Chrome's URL address bar.
      4. If you are accessing the Phidget's Configuration page for the first time you are prompted to set a password. Enter a desired password twice and click the Submit button. You will be redirected to the Status tab.
        IMPORTANT: Remember this password, as you'll need it to access the Phidgets Configuration from now on.

      5. Go to the Network tab, and configure the Wireless Settings.
        • Set the Wireless Mode to Client.

        • Next to Networks, click the Scan button, and wait a few seconds.
        • Click the Networks drop-down menu, and select your Wi-Fi network. This will autofill the network's Name, and Security information.
          Note: HUB5000 can not be connected to a hidden network (SSID). 

        • Enter your Wi-Fi Network's password.
          The password is the same password you use to connect to your Wi-Fi network.

      6. Click Save & Apply, then click OK to dismiss the warning.

      Note: It might take a few minutes for your Phidgets devices, to be “connected”. Once the VINT Hub is recognized as connected, they will appear from the Phidget Control Panel.

      Proceed with Identifying the IP address.

      Connecting via Ethernet cable

      1. Access the Phidgets Configuration, by going to your web browser (e.g.  Google Chrome), and typing your HUB5000's IP address or hostname in the URL address bar.
        1. IP address
          Google Chrome's URL address bar.
        2. Hostname in the form http://<hostname>.local/

          Google Chrome's URL address bar.
      2. Input a password for the Phidget's Configuration page, and click the Submit button. You will be redirected to the Status tab.
        Remember this password, as you'll need it to access the Phidgets Configuration from now on.

      3. Once logged in, to the Phidgets Configure page, navigate to the Network tab.
      4. Follow the instructions, based on whether the VINT Hub...

      Connecting to a network switch/router

      1. From the Network tab, set the IPv4 Mode to DHCP.

      Proceed with Identifying the IP address.

      Connecting directly to the computer

      1. From the Network tab, set the IPv4 Mode to Static.
      2. Enter the following Ethernet settings:
        1. IP address: 10.0.1.199
        2. Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
      3. Under Ethernet Settings, click Save & Apply

      Continue to Setting a Static IP address.

      Setting a Static IP address

      If you are connecting the VINT Hub via Ethernet cable, directly to the computer, please set a Static IP address (i.e. 10.1.0.42), based on the connected VINT Hub's IP address (i.e. 10.1.0.199).

      Continue to Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.

      Identifying the IP address

      1. Access the Phidgets Configuration, by going to your web browser (e.g.  Google Chrome), and typing your HUB5000's hostname in the form http://<hostname>.local/ in the URL address bar:

        Google Chrome's URL address bar.
      2. If you are not yet logged in, you will need to enter your password.
      3. From the Status tab, refer to the IP address, under the Network section.

        Once you've identified the IP address, remember it, as you will need them when establishing a connection to the machine.

        Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.

        Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup

        Please follow the instructions outlined in our setup articles, to learn more about the Phidget's physical connection, and configuration on the RI.

        Please identify the setup article for your Phidgets setup, to continue with the setup instructions:

        Phidgets hardware Physical connection Connector (from Machine configuration tab) Setup article link
        TMP1101 Link
        TMP1100 Link
        TMP1200

        		Link
        Phidgets 1136/1137/1138 Link

        Click the URL embedded to the word "Link", from the above table, to visit the setup article.

        Mac ONLY: Upon configuring your VINT Hub's connection, and saving, the RI will need a restart to apply the settings. Upon the restart, Allow the following warning:

        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 our Getting started video and enjoy tracking your first roasts! 

        More manuals and videos can be found on help.cropster.com.