Arc Roaster with USB port - Roasting Intelligence Setup (Beta)
This manual covers a connection of an Arc roast machine with USB port to Cropster's Roasting Intelligence
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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.
Specifications
Requirements
- USB cable
- Driver (serial converter) for machines built before February 2022:
- Driver (serial converter) for machines built February 2022 onwards:
The driver may already be pre-installed on your operating system.
Supported measurements
- Bean temperature
- Exhaust temperature
- Environmental temperature: Only available for Arc 800 roast machines.
- Inlet temperature
Roasting Intelligence Setup
Installing the Roasting Intelligence software
- Download Roasting Intelligence.
- Complete the installation process by following the steps provided.
- Double-click the Cropster icon on your desktop to access Roasting Intelligence.
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Click the green Login with the browser button
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- You will be directed to the C-sar browser.
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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.
- Select
Preferences > 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 Arc Roaster from the dropdown.
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Click Select to add the connector.
- Click on the Gear icon in the Connector setup section to open and configure more PLC IP settings.
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Select the following details:
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Serial port:
- Windows: COMx
- Mac: USBx
- Temperature unit: Choose Celsius or Fahrenheit, according to the temperature unit displayed from the machine's temperature readouts.
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Version: Choose the version corresponding to your machine's manufacturing date.
- Before February 2022
- February 2022 onwards
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Serial port:
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Click OK.
- Navigate to the Machine > Measurements tab. All supported measurements will be displayed.
- To activate the measurements, simply click the green toggle button.
- Enable the desired measurements and choose Arc Roaster as the connector type.
- (Optional) Change the order of the measurements by using the
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Drag and Drop icon and move it into position. -
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.
Learn more about the Roasting Intelligence Preferences.
Troubleshooting
If Roasting Intelligence indicates No source connected and/or you cannot see any measurements, please check the following:
- Is the roast machine connected to the computer?
- Have you downloaded the driver for the USB serial converter, according to the manufacturing year of the machine?
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Is the correct serial port within Roasting Intelligence selected?
If you select a serial port in Roasting Intelligence and the application confirms "Sources connected" but still shows no live temperature readouts, the selected serial port is likely not the one corresponding to the roast machine.
If you have further questions, feedback, or concerns, please submit a support ticket directly from support.cropster.com.