IP CC iRm Models with Omron PLC - Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup

This manual covers the connection of the IP CC iRm Models with Omron PLC roast machine to Cropster's Roasting Intelligence.



Specifications

Requirements

  • Ethernet cable
  • Omron PLC

Supported measurements

  • Bean temperature
  • Exhaust temperature
  • Burner temperature
  • Drum speed (%)
  • Airflow (%)
  • Gas (%)
  • Gas control (%)*
  • Airflow control (%)*

  • Drum speed control *

* Controls are supported starting from RI version 5.2.

Setting up a connection


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  1. Connect the network cable to your roaster's ethernet port 
  2. Connect the other end to the computer's ethernet port.
  3. Proceed with the Network settings.

Network settings

When the roaster is connected to the computer directly, you need to set up a Static IP address. 

Configuring a Static IP address - Windows 7, 8, 10

  1. Navigate to the Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center or Network and Internet > Network Sharing Center.
  2. Click Change adapter settings
  3. Identify the Network connection item that refers to the connection to your machine and select that item.
    💡If you are not sure which icon refers to the roast machine, simply disconnect and reconnect the Ethernet cable and check which icon changes its status.
  4. Right-click on WiFi or Local Area Connection
  5. Click Properties
  6. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). 
  7. Click Properties.
  8. Select Use the following IP Address option.
  9. Click on Use the following IP Address and enter only the following:
    • IP Address - the first three blocks should match your roast machine's IP address as identified via the roaster's panel, but the fourth block should be 42: 10.100.0.42
    • Subnet mask255.255.255.0
    • Leave the rest blank. 
  10. Click OK to save your changes.
  11. Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.

Configuring a Static IP address - MacOS 

  1. Go to  > System Settings > Network.
  2. Identify the Network connection item that refers to the connection to your machine and select that item.
    💡If you are not sure which icon refers to the roast machine, simply disconnect and reconnect the Ethernet cable and check which icon changes its status.

  3. Click on Details...

  4. Open the TCP/IP section and choose Manually next to Configure IPv4 
  5. Enter the specific IP Address for your roaster and replace the fourth number block with 42:
    • IP Address: The first three blocks should match your roast machine's IP address as identified via the roaster's panel, but the fourth block should be 42: 10.100.0.42
    • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
  6. Click the OK button to confirm the changes.
  7. Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.

Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup

Installing the Roasting Intelligence (RI) software

  1. Download RI.

  2. Complete the installation process by following the steps provided.

  3. Double-click the Cropster icon on your desktop to access RI.
  4. Click the green Login with the browser button.
    💡 Select the "Remember me on this device" option to save your login credentials for future access.
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  5. You will be directed to the C-sar browser. 
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  6. Enter your Username* and Password* and click the green Sign in with password button.
    💡
    You need to use the same credentials that you use to access the online platform C-sar.

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

The images displayed below are meant to serve as reference examples; however, they may differ slightly from what you will see on your screen.


Before you begin configuring your roast machine, ensure that you have added it via the online platform C-sar.

  1. Click Preferences > Machine > Configuration bottom left to access the Preferences screen. 
  2. To choose the Roast machine, click on the dropdown menu in the Machine section.

  3. By clicking on the + Add connector option, you can choose your connector from the available options in the dropdown list.

  4. You need to select IP-CC PLC from the dropdown. 
  5. Click Select to add the connector.
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  6. Navigate to the Machine > Measurements tab. All supported measurements will be displayed.

  7. To activate the measurements, simply click the green toggle button.

  8. Switch on the measurements you would like to enable and select IP-CC 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.
  9. Change the order of the measurements by using the  Drag and Drop icon and move it into position.
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  10. Navigate to the Machine > Controls tab.

  11. To activate the controls, simply click the green toggle button. Enable the controls you wish to activate.

  12. Choose the appropriate connector option that you selected in Step 8.

  13. Change the order of the Slider controls by using the   Drag and Drop icon and move it to position. 

  14. Navigate back to the Machine > Configuration tab and click on the gear-png-1Gear icon in the Connector setup section next to the previously added connector to open and configure more PLC settings.
  15. Enter the IP address of the roast machine:
    The default for IP-CC roasters is: 10.100.0.15.
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  16. Click OK.
  17. 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.

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📚 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: 

  • Is the static IP address configured correctly?
  • Is the correct IP address entered?

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.