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.

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• Specifications
• Installing the Phidget driver
• Connecting the Hub to a Network
  
  • Connecting to the Wireless network
  • Connecting via Ethernet
• Identifying the IP address & port
• Opening the Roasting Intelligence (RI)
• VINT Device Setup

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Legal Note

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

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

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

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

Proceed with:

• Connecting to the Wireless Network, if you are connecting wirelessly.
• Connecting via Ethernet, if you are connecting via Ethernet cable.

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.
     💡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.
7. 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...
   • Connects to a network switch/router
   • Connects directly to the computer

Connecting to a network switch/router

1. From the Network tab, set the IPv4 Mode to DHCP.
2. 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
   
4. 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.
   
4. 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.

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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.