Rural Mac Premium (via Ethernet port) - Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup (beta)

This manual covers the connection of a Rural Mac Platinum machine via Ethernet port to Cropster's Roasting Intelligence (RI).

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• Specifications
• Setting up a connection
• Network settings
  • Identifying IP address
  • 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

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Specifications

Requirements

• Ethernet cable

Supported measurements

• Bean temperature
• Exhaust temperature
• Gas (%)
• Airflow (%)

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.

Via the network router

1. Connect your network cable to your roaster's Ethernet port.
2. Connect the other end to the routers' Ethernet port.
3. Make sure that your computer and the router are connected (via Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable). 
4. Proceed with the Network settings.

Network settings

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:
   The default IP address of Rural Mac Premium machines is 192.168.5.11.
   
   • IP Address:  192.168.5.42
   • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
   • Leave the rest blank.
     
8. Click the OK button to submit your changes.
9. Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.

Static IP address configuration - MacOS 

1. Go to Apple icon > 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:
   The default IP address of Rural Mac Premium machines is 192.168.5.11.
   
   • IP Address:  192.168.5.42
   • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
   • Leave the rest blank.
     
5. Click the Apply button to confirm the changes. 
6. 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. 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 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. 
   
5. Click on the Gear icon to open more settings.
6. Enter the Hostname/IP address.
   The default IP address for Rural Mac Premium machines is 192.168.5.11.
7. Choose Celsius or Fahrenheit according to the temperature unit displayed from the machine's temperature readouts.  

8. Copy the settings as shown in the screenshot below, and define a Hostname/IP address, and Temperature unit:
   
   

9. Leave the rest of the fields empty, then click OK.
10. 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 IP address correct?
• Is the static IP address set up?

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Congratulations! You have successfully set up the Cropster Roasting Intelligence!