What's new with RI5

This article introduces you to the newly improved features of the Roasting Intelligence (RI5).

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• What's new?
• Contacting Customer Support
• FAQs

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What's new?

Before getting started with the Roasting Intelligence (RI5), we suggest taking a moment to explore the Help menu and select the Interface Tour option. 

A window will pop up and by clicking the arrow it will navigate you to each section and also introduce its elements. 

Once you log into RI5, a "What's new?" window will pop up on the screen:
💡 You can access this window via Help >What's new at any time. 

By clicking on the arrows you can view the 10 slides which contain all the necessary information regarding the feature improvements listed below:

1. Replay Sliders
2. Two-column pre-roast layout
3. More flexibility on profile ratios
4. Reorder measurements
5. Discover curves' values with your hand's precision
6. Detachable Sidebars
7. Keyboard shortcuts 
8. Machine measurement readouts
9. Timely and clear system notifications
10. A gradually more robust Between Batch Protocol
11. Smart Customizable Alerts 
12. One more step in customization: RI Right Sidebar
13. Slider Controls: More flexibility & precision

Replay Sliders 

The Replay Assistant feature was previously based on time up until the turning point in the roast curve and after the turning point it was based on the bean temperature for the rest of the roast. This resulted in slider control increases not at the ideal time. 

We made adjustments to the Replay Assistant feature, so the gas control increases based on time and decreases based on temperature. 

Two-columns pre-roast layout

We improved the efficiency of your pre-roast screen. With RI5 you can open the Reference Curve chart in a separate window and you can view the key information on the same screen. 

If you click on the Chart button on the Next roast sidebar you can view the details of the roast in two ways:

1. In a new window in RI5.
   
2. By clicking on Open in the browser, you will be directed to the roast's detail page via the online platform C-sar.

More flexibility on Profile ratios

In RI5 when using Pre-blend Profiles, the "Next roast" values will be pre-filled, but you can also adjust the blend ratio for a particular batch without impacting the Pre-blend Profile.

Reorder Measurements

By following the steps below you can easily reorder your measurements:

1. Navigate to the  Preferences on the bottom left side of the screen. 
2. Select the Machine > Measurements tab. All supported measurements will be displayed.
3. Change the order of the measurements by using the  Drag and Drop icon and move it into position.
   💡 Make your measurement readouts more compact. Choose the size of your measurement readouts by selecting either the Small or Large view for display.
   
4. Click Save to finalize the changes. 

Discover curves' values with your hand's precision

By using your mouse you can get the axis values of your chart. This will help you to more precisely detect any potential deviations from your reference curve. 

While roasting, the details of your Reference roast will be visible on the top right side of the page.

You can also view and enable/disable the Predictions during roast by switching the toggle button on the top left side of the page.

Detachable sidebars 

Either your screen is small and you are trying to maximize its efficiency or you work with two screens and want to keep some sidebars visible all the time, RI5 will adapt to your needs.

There are two ways of moving your sidebars: 

• By clicking on the   Detach sidebar button,  the sidebar can be moved into its window.
  
• By clicking on the Attach sidebar button, the window can be moved back into the extended state.
  

Keyboard shortcuts

The new keyboard shortcuts are more efficient and memorable. 

To view the keyboard shortcuts click Help > Keyboard shortcuts.


The keyboard shortcuts are grouped into the following categories:

• General
• Roasting
• Slider controls
• Charts
• Comments 

Machine measurement readouts

Make your measurement readouts more compact. Define their size, display, their RoR side by side, and group or rearrange them in columns using the drag and drop feature.

By following the steps below, you can make your machine readouts more compact: 

1. Navigate to the  Preferences on the bottom left side of the screen. 
2. Select the Roasting > Interface tab.
3. Scroll down to the Measurement readouts section.
4. Select the checkbox labeled "Condense measurement layout space" to enable this feature.
   

Timely and clear system notifications

RI always aims to keep you informed about what's going on. We implemented "In-app notifications" in RI which are key event information without disturbing your workflow. 

A gradually more robust Between Batch Protocol

Previously, the Between Batch Protocol recording would commence after a batch was roasted. Although you could record for up to 15 minutes and restart as needed, there was no option to stop the recording.

We have now updated this feature, allowing you to pause for production breaks. Additionally, real-time curve values have been integrated into the between-batch process.

Smart Customizable Alerts 

Previously, you could only set audible alarms in Ri for two specific events: when you were 60 seconds away from the First Crack or the end of the Profile. 

We have improved this feature with the new Smart Customizable Alerts, allowing you to set alerts as visual, audible, or both quickly and efficiently. 

One more step in customization: RI Right Sidebar

You can modify the vertical layout of the Reference box and Readouts, which enables you to manage how many comments are displayed at one time.

Slider Controls: More flexibility & precision

You now can input values directly into the Slider Controls for greater precision and ease of use:

You can also move the Control Sliders to their window by clicking on the 

  Detach sidebar button:

By following the steps below, you can also easily change the position of the - and + buttons on the Slider Controls:

1. Navigate to the  Preferences on the bottom left side of the screen. 
2. Select the Roasting > Interface tab.
3. Scroll down to the Machine controls section.
4. Select the position of the Slider controls:
   • Top
   • Bottom
     
5. Click Save to finalize the changes.

FAQs

How do I synchronize RI5 with the online platform C-sar?
You can synchronize RI5 with the online platform C-sar by clicking on the Synchronize icon on the left side of the page.

How do I switch users?
You need to click on the Switch the icon next to your email address and select the user from the list. 

I need help while using the Roasting Intelligence (RI5). What should I do?
Navigate to the Help menu and select Online Help. You will be directed to our Helpdesk. 

Contacting Customer Support 

By following the steps below you can submit a support ticket via the Roasting Intelligence (RI5):

1. Navigate to the Support menu on the left side of the page. 
   
2. Provide the Subject* and the Description* of the issue you are experiencing.
   * is indicating mandatory fields.
3. Click on Submit. 
   

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Related content

• Roasting Intelligence (RI5) - Getting Started 
• Roasting Intelligence Preferences 
• How to use keyboard shortcuts in the RI
• How to change the measurement size in RI5
• Using Smart Customizable Alerts 

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Congratulations! You have learned how to use the new features of the Roasting Intelligence (RI5).

Your opinion matters. If you have further questions, feedback, or concerns, please feel free to reach out by submitting a support ticket directly from support.cropster.com.