Phidget 1132 4-20mA adapter - Roasting Intelligence Setup

Table of Contents

Specifications Requirements Supported Measurements Connecting the 1132 to the HUB0000 Roasting Intelligence Setup Installing the Roasting Intelligence software Troubleshooting

Legal Note

Please read this installation and configuration guide carefully, as any mishandling could lead to permanent device damage.

By connecting a Phidget device or temperature probe to any computer or by installing Cropster’s Roasting Intelligence software, the user agrees to release Cropster from any liability and assumes any possible risk related to the use of this measuring device and/or software. Cropster's terms of service apply.

Cropster cannot advise on the installation of the hardware, and to ensure safety when installing any hardware on your machine, Cropster recommends consulting with a technician who can help with the installation.

Specifications

Requirements

4-20mA Adapter
VINT Hub (HUB0001_0) or PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8
HUB0001_0 replaced the HUB0000_0
Phidget 1132 4-20mA Adapter
Phidget cables (e.g. 3002_0, 3003_0, etc.)

⚠️ There are various types of Phidget cables available for the connection.

Supported Measurements

Gas [%]
Airflow [%]

Connecting the 1132 to the HUB0000

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Connect the 1132 to the HUB0000 with the Phidget cable.
Connect a sensor with a 4-20mA output to the 1132.
Connect the HUB0000 to your computer with the USB cable.

Roasting Intelligence Setup

Installing the Roasting Intelligence software

Download Roasting Intelligence.
Complete the installation process by following the steps provided.
Download the Phidget driver.
Double-click the Cropster icon on your desktop to access Roasting Intelligence.
Click the green Login with the browser button.
You will be directed to the C-sar browser.
Enter your Username* and Password* and click the green Sign in with password button.
Use the same credentials that you use to access the online platform C-sar.

Establishing a connection to the machine

The images below are for reference and may vary slightly from your screen.

Important details to keep in mind:

Before you start configuring your roast machine, ensure that you have added it via the online platform C-sar.
Only click Save after you've completed all settings in Roasting Intelligence.

SelectPreferences > Machine > Configuration.
To choose the Roast machine, click on the dropdown menu in the Machine section.
Click the + Add connector option to choose your connector from the dropdown list.
Select the Phidget 1132 4-20mA adapter from the dropdown.
Click Select to add the connector.
Click on the Gear icon in the Connector setup section to open and configure more settings.
Enter/Select the following details:
- Phidget hub:
  - VINT Hub
  - InterfaceKit
    ⚠️ The following parameters are specific to network-based connections. If the VINT Hub or InterfaceKit is connected via network, you need to fill in the Hostname/IP address fields. If the VINT Hub or InterfaceKit is connected via USB, please ensure these fields remain empty.
    - Hostname/IP address
    - Port
Click OK.
Navigate to the Machine > Measurements tab. All supported measurements will be displayed.
To activate the measurements, click the green toggle button.
Enable the desired measurements and choose Phidget 1132 4-20mA adapter as the connector type.
Select the Hub port: the Hub port refers to the port on the VINT Hub.
Click Save to finalize the changes.
Restart Roasting Intelligence. If the setup was successful, you will see the temperature values displayed on the right-hand side of the screen following the restart.

⚠️ This screenshot is for illustrative purposes only to show where measurements appear on the Roasting Intelligence screen.