Petroncini (with ethernet port) after 2019 - Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup (beta)

This manual covers the connection of a Petroncini TT5/10, TT10/20, TTG60 and TT120 models with ethernet port (after 2019) to Cropster's Roasting Intelligence.

• Specifications
• Setting up a connection
• Network settings
  • Configuring a static IP - Windows 7, 8, 10
  • Configuring a static IP - MacOS
• Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup
  • Installing the Roasting Intelligence (RI) software
  • Establishing a connection to the machine
• Troubleshooting

Specifications

Requirements

• Ethernet cable

Supported measurements

• Bean temperature
• Exhaust temperature
• Burner temperature
• Gas (%): Only for models TT 5/10, TT 15/20, TTG 60 with MAESTRO software i06 or higher.
• Airflow (%): Only for models TT 5/10, TT 15/20, TTG 60 with MAESTRO software i06 or higher.
• Drum Speed (%): Only for models TT 5/10, TT 15/20, TTG 60 with MAESTRO software i06 or higher.

Setting up a connection

Via the computer 

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

Static IP address configuration - 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 adapter-icon that refers to the roast machine connection.
   💡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. Enter the specific IP Address for your roaster and replace the fourth number block with 42:
   
   • IP Address: 192.168.100.42
     💡 If your roaster is equipped with an AESM software use 192.168.5.42
     Important: The first three blocks of the IP address need to match the IP address of your roaster, as identified via the roaster's panel.
   • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
   • Leave the rest blank.
10. Click the OK button to submit your changes.
11. Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup

Static IP address configuration - MacOS 

1. Navigate to  > System Preferences > 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 add replace the fourth number block by 42:
   • IP Address: 192.168.100.42
     
   • If your roaster is equipped with an AESM software use 192.168.5.42
   • 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 the custom version of Roasting Intelligence (RI) depending on your computer's Operating System here. 

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

3. Double-click the Cropster icon on your desktop to access RI.

4. Enter your username and password.
   Use the same login information that you use to access the online platform C-sar.

5. Click the Login button.

Establishing a connection to the machine

1. If you are setting up RI for the first time, click the Select machine button in the banner at the top or click Preferences > Machine > Configuration bottom left to access the Preferences screen. 
   📚 Learn how to use the keyboard shortcuts in RI.
2. To choose the Roast machine, click on the dropdown menu in the Machine section. 
   

   💡 After selecting the machine from the dropdown menu, the roast machine settings may automatically be filled in. You have the flexibility to edit these settings at any time to ensure they align with the specifications of your roasting machine. 

   📚 Learn how to add a new roast machine. 
3. After selecting the machine all supported measurements will load.
   Change the order of the measurements by using the  Drag and Drop icon and moving it into position.
4. Switch on the measurements you would like to enable and select 
   Petroncini PLC from the dropdown for the measurements.
   💡 Make your measurement readouts more compact. Choose the size of your measurement readouts by selecting either the Small or Large view for display.
   
5. Click on  Gear icon to open the PLC IP settings.
6. Select the Petroncini version.
7. Leave Hostname/IP address override field empty, unless the IP address of your roaster is not the default (192.168.100.1).
   Default IP for TT 5/10, TT 15/20 w/ MAESTRO i05 or lower = 192.168.100.1
   Default IP for TT 5/10, TT 15/20, TTG 60 w/ MAESTRO i06 or higher = 192.168.100.1
   Default IP for TT 5/10 and TT 15/20 with software ASEM = 192.168.5.11
   Default IP for TT 120 = 192.168.100.1
8.  Click OK.
9. 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.

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?
• Did you assign the correct version in the PLC settings?
• Is the IP address of your machine not matching the default?

Staircase-patterned Bean temperature curves

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.