Rasco Mac - Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup

This manual covers the connection of a Rasco Mac roast machine 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

Setting up a connection

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

• Via the computer directly
• Via the network router

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.

Proceed with the Network settings.

Via the network router

1. Connect your network cable to your roaster's ethernet port.
2. Connect the other end to the routers's ethernet port.
3. Make sure that your computer and the router are connected (via wifi or ethernet cable). 

Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.

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. Go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center
   or enter ncpa.cpl in the Windows search field.
2. On the left panel, click the Change adapter settings link.
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 the network adapter and select Properties.
5. Select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) option and click the Properties button.
   
6. Select Use the following IP Address option.
7. 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 192.168.1.5.
   
   • IP Address: 192.168.1.42
     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
     
8. Click the OK button to submit your changes.

Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.

Static IP address configuration - MacOS 

1. Go 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. Open the Configure IPv4 dropdown and choose Manually.
4. 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 192.168.1.5.
   
   • IP Address: 192.168.1.42
     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
     
5. Click the Apply button to confirm the changes. 

Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.

Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup

Installing the Roasting Intelligence (RI) software

1. Download the Roasting Intelligence from https://download.cropster.com/
2. The Cropster installer leads you through all the installation steps.
3. Open the RI by double-clicking the Cropster icon on the desktop
4. Enter your username and password.
   The username is the email address your Cropster invitation has been sent to. Use the password you've generated when accepting the invitation.
5. Check the Remember credentials box if you want to be able to run the RI offline.
6. 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.
   
2. Select the Roasting machine you would like to connect from the drop down menu.
   

   If the machine is not in the list you can add via the online platform.

3. Select Generic Modbus Over Network (TCP) from the drop-down for all measurements.
   
4. 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.
   
5. Click on the  Gear icon to open the PLC IP-Settings. 
   • Enter the IP address of the roast machine.
     
     Hostname/IP address: 192.168.1.5
     Port: 502
     Storage format temperatures:  Decimal with 1 digit (16-bit)
     Register bean temp:  140
     Register exhaust temp: 120
     Register burner temp: 100
     
6. Click OK and then click Save to confirm the changes. 

RI will automatically restart after saving the changes. If the setup was successful you will be able to see temperature values on the right-hand side of the RI screen, after the restart.

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?

For further assistance, please create a support ticket by clicking the Support button in the left lower corner of the app. A Cropster support rep will get in touch with you.

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.