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      Primo with Delta DTB controller (with USB port) (beta)

      This manual covers the connection of a Primo roaster equipped with a Delta DTB controller and USB port to the Cropster Roasting Intelligence

      This roast machine is currently in the beta stage of development at Cropster.

      Beta testing involves the evaluation of new features by a limited group of users to uncover minor issues that may not be apparent during internal testing. Your feedback is crucial in helping us improve the functionality of our product. Please let us know in case you come across any unexpected behavior.

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

      We will be happy to assist in resolving any issues you may encounter or propose alternative connection options.

       

       

      Specifications

      Requirements

      • USB cable

      • Driver for the USB serial converter

      The driver may be already be pre-installed with your operating system.

      The driver used is the DTech DT-5119 driver. If it is not already pre-installed, you can download it here.

      Supported measurements

      • Bean temperature
      • Gas (%)
      • Gas control

      • Set temperature (°)

      • Exhaust temperature: Optional upgrade done by Primo that allows the reading of Exhaust temperature via Phidget TMP1101 + VINT Hub.

      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. 

      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

      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 
        Primo PID 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. 
      5. If your roast machine is equipped with the optional Phidget for measuring Exhaust temperature, please select Phidgets Thermocouple Sensor (TMP1101) from the drop down and select 0 as the Channel and J as the Type.
      6. Click on the Gear icon to open the PID settings. 
      7. Select the serial port corresponding to your roast machine, as well as, the temperature unit shown on your roast machine's display.
      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.

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      The Primo roaster can be controlled with Cropster’s control sliders in two ways:
      • Control the set temperature using the Set temperature control slider. Enable the “Auto” toggle on the control slider to use set temperature control.
      • Manually control the amount of gas in a 0-100% range using the Gas control slider. Disable the “Auto“ toggle on the control slider to use manual gas control.

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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 roast machine connected to the computer? 

        • Have you downloaded the driver for the USB serial converter?

        • Is the correct serial port within the RI selected?

        • Are the settings copied correctly?
        • If you are not able to control Gas, you may need to set the roaster's PID to Manual mode. In order to do so, hold the set button on the PID for several seconds until you see flashing values, then use the arrow to navigate to Ctrl. Here, you should see PID as the correct option and click set again to confirm.

        If you have selected a serial port from the RI, and you receive Sources connected from the bottom-right corner of the roasting application, but you can't see live temperature readouts, you may not have selected the serial port referring to the roast machine's connection.

        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.