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      Probat (refurbished by Kirsch+Mausser) - Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup

      This manual covers the connection of the Kirsch+Mausser refurbished Probat roast machine to Cropster's Roasting Intelligence (RI).


      Specifications


      Requirements

      • Simatec HMI display
        *Only models built after August 2021: Software version 3.45 or higher
        💡Software update available for machines with 12” touch panel via Kirsch+Mausser

      • Ethernet cable


      Also supports Probat models built after August 2021 that are "retrofitted" by Probat.

      To find out if your machine fits this category, please contact Probat directly.

      Supported measurements

      *Only models built after August 2021

      Setting up a connection

      There are two ways to connect your roast machine to the network:

      Via the computer 


      Screenshot 2024-09-26 at 13.42.40

      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.

      Via the network router


      Screenshot 2024-09-26 at 13.41.58

      1. Connect your network cable to your roaster's ethernet port.
      2. Connect the other end to the router's ethernet port.
      3. Make sure that your computer and the router are connected (via wifi or ethernet cable). 
      4. Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.

      Determining the software version (Only models built after August 2021)

      From the Simatic HMI display, press F8. The following screen appears:

       

      Gas/Airflow control with Cropster is possible if S.Ver (1) is 3.45 or higher, and a remote control symbol (2) is visible from the upper right corner.

       

      Network settings

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

       

      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 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. Enter the specific IP Address for your roaster and replace the fourth number block with 42:
        • IP Address: 10.32.176.42
          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 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:
          In this example, the IP address of the machine is 10.32.176.124.
          • IP Address: 10.32.176.42
            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

        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.
            Screenshot 2025-03-26 at 12.10.43
          5. You will be directed to the C-sar browser. 
            Screenshot 2025-03-26 at 11.46.59
          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 Kirsch+Mausser UG22 PLC from the dropdown. 
          5. Click Select to add the connector.
            Screenshot 2025-02-25 at 13.19.20

          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 Kirsch+Mausser UG22 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.

            1. 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
            2. 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 IP settings.
            3. Hostname/IP address: Enter the IP address of the Probat machine.
              The default for this roast machine is 10.32.176.124 
              Screenshot 2024-10-01 at 13.49.50
            4. Temperature unit: choose Celsius or Fahrenheit according to the temperature unit displayed in the machine's temperature readouts.
            5. Click OK.
            6. 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 roast machine connected to the network (router or computer)?
              • If the roaster is connected to the computer directly, is the static IP address configured correctly?
              • Does the IP address assigned to the roast machine match the default? 
              • Is your machine built after August 2021? Please ensure you have the correct software version

              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.