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      Roaster & Roaster (Automatic) with Touchscreen - Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup (Beta)

      This manual covers the connection of Roaster & Roaster (R&R) Automatic roast machines with touchscreen, via Ethernet to Cropster's Roasting Intelligence.

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

      To access this integration, please register for Beta testing by completing the provided form here.

      Beta testing involves the evaluation of new features by a limited group of users to uncover potential 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.

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

      Specifications

      Requirements

      • Ethernet cable

      Supported measurements

      • Bean temperature
      • Exhaust temperature

      Setting up a connection

      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 Roaster settings.

      Roaster settings

      To establish a connection with Cropster, the Modbus connection first needs to be enabled on your roaster, using the roaster's touchscreen.

      Enabling Cropster through Modbus connection

      1. Go to the Settings screen.

      2. Click the CONTROL SELECT button.

      3. Select the connection with the name Artisan (this also applies to the Cropster connection).
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      4.  Proceed with the Network settings.

      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 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:  192.168.1.42*
          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.
      10. Click the OK button to submit your changes.
      11. Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup. 

      To avoid an IP conflict with your WiFi network, you may also need to change the IP address range of your WiFi router if it uses the same subnet as your roaster (IP addresses in the range 192.168.1.*).

      If possible, please change it to a different subnet (for example 192.168.2.*) using your WiFi router's administration interface.

        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 replace the fourth number block with 42:
          The default IP address of R&R Automatic Roasters is 192.168.1.1.
          • 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

        6. Click the OK button to confirm the changes.
        7. Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.

        To avoid an IP conflict with your WiFi network, you may also need to change the IP address range of your WiFi router if it uses the same subnet as your roaster (IP addresses in the range 192.168.1.*).

        If possible, please change it to a different subnet (for example 192.168.2.*) using your WiFi router's administration interface.

        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 Roasting Intelligence (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. 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 at the 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 Generic Modbus over Network (TCP) 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 Generic Modbus over Network (TCP) 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. 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.
        11. Copy the settings as shown below:
          The default IP address of R&R Automatic Roasters is 192.168.1.1.
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        12. Click OK.
        13. 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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        📚 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 static IP address configured correctly?
        • Does the IP address of your roaster differ from the default?
        • Do you have a network conflict (If another connection (most commonly the Wifi connection) in the local network uses the same IP subnet as your roast machine, e.g. 192.168.1.*)

        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.