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      Joper (with Cropster sticker) - Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup

      This manual covers the connection to the Joper roast machine with USB port and Cropster sticker.


      Specifications

      Requirements

      Supported measurements

      • Bean temperature
      • Exhaust temperature

        Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup

        Installing the Roasting Intelligence (RI) software

        1. Download RI.

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

        3. Download the Phidget driver.
        4. Double-click the Cropster icon on your desktop to access RI.
        5. Click the green Login with the browser button.
          💡 Select the "Remember me on this device" option to save your login credentials for future access.
          Screenshot 2025-03-26 at 12.10.43
        6. You will be directed to the C-sar browser. 
          Screenshot 2025-03-26 at 11.46.59
        7. 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 gear-png-2 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 the Temperature sensor (Ungrounded K/J/E/T-type thermocouples) 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 Temperature sensor (Ungrounded K/J/E/T-type thermocouples) 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.
            Screenshot 2025-04-01 at 10.09.42

          10. Assign the Channel.
            💡 Double-check with the Channel settings stated on the Cropster sticker next to the USB port. 
            • Bean temp.: Channel 0
            • Exhaust: Channel 1
          11. Select K from the dropdown Type of thermocouple.
          12. 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.

        Screenshot 2025-04-03 at 11.48.43

        📚 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 USB cable connected to the computer? 
        • Is the Phidgets driver installed?
        • Mac only: has the Phidgets driver been enabled in the Mac's Security & Privacy settings?

        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.