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      Santoker (over network) - Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup (Beta)

      This manual covers the connection to the network of a Santoker roast machine, and the setup 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

      • Connection to the Santoker's wireless network

      Supported measurements

      Setting up a connection

      If your Santoker roaster is equipped with a wireless router, to connect to the roaster, you need to connect to the wireless network provided by the Santoker roaster's router.

      1. Find the available network provided by the Santoker roaster.
      2. Connect to the Santoker's wireless network.

      Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.

      In case you connect to the internet with a wireless connection and your computer does only support one wireless connection at a time, you can try the following:
      •  Connect your computer to the internet via Ethernet cable.

          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.
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          5. You will be directed to the C-sar browser. 
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          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 gear-pngPreferences > 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 Santoker over network 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 Santoker over network 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.
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          10. Navigate to the Machine > Controls tab.

          11. To activate the controls, simply click the green toggle button. Enable the controls you wish to activate.

          12. Choose the appropriate connector option that you selected in Step 8.

          13. Change the order of the Slider controls by using the   Drag and Drop icon and move it to position. 
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          14. Navigate back to the Machine > Configuration tab and click on the gear-png-2Gear icon in the Connector setup section next to the previously added connector to open and configure more settings.

          15. Enter the following details:

            • Hostname/IP address: 10.10.100.254
            • Port: 20001
          16. Click OK. 
          17. 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 and how to use the Gas/Airflow Control and Replay Assist. 

          Troubleshooting

          If the RI indicates No source connected and/or you cannot see any measurements, please check the following: 

          • Is your computer connected to the Santoker's wireless network?
          • Are the port and IP address set properly in the Machine settings?

          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.