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Atilla Gold Plus/Atilla Gold Plus with Automation - Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup (Beta)

This manual covers the connection of the Atilla Gold Plus/Atilla Gold Plus with Automation roast machine, via ethernet to Cropster's Roasting Intelligence.

Written by Nikolett Takacs

Updated at July 30th, 2025

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Table of Contents

Specifications Supported measurements Setting up a connection Network settings Static IP address configuration - Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 Static IP address configuration - macOS Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup Installing the Roasting Intelligence (RI) software Establishing a connection to the machine Enabling the machine event-based auto-start and end-of-roast detection Troubleshooting

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

  • Touch panel
  • Ethernet cable

Supported measurements

  • Bean temperature
  • Exhaust temperature
  • Drum temperature: Only available for Atilla Gold Plus machines with automation.
  • Gas [mbar / %]: Only available for Atilla Gold Plus Series 2 machines.
  • Gas control [%]: Only available for Atilla Gold Plus machines with automation.
  • Airflow [rpm / %]: Only available for Atilla Gold Plus Series 2 machines.
  • Airflow control [%]: Only available for Atilla Gold Plus machines with automation.
  • Drum speed [rpm]: Only available for Atilla Gold Plus Series 2 machines.
  • Drum speed control [rpm] (beta): Only available for Atilla Gold Plus machines with automation.

Atilla machines with automation track Gas and Airflow in %. Atilla Gold Plus Series 2 machines track Gas as mbar, and Airflow as rpm.

The Drum speed control feature is currently available in Beta for Atilla roast machines with automation software.

 

 

Atilla Gold Plus machines with Automation support machine event-based auto-start and end detection. 

 


Setting up a connection

There are two ways to connect your roast machine to the network:

  1. Via the computer directly
  2. Via the network router


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 router's Ethernet port.
  3. Make sure that your computer and the router are connected (via Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable). 
  4. Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.


Network settings

 

When the roast machine is connected to the computer directly, you need to set up a static IP address. 

 

 

Static IP address configuration - Windows 7, 8, 10, 11

  1. Navigate to the Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center or Network and Internet > Network Sharing Center.
  2. Click Change adapter settings. 
  3. 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.
  4. Right-click on WiFi or Local Area Connection. 
  5. Click Properties. 
  6. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). 
  7. Click Properties.
  8. Select Use the following IP Address option.
  9. Enter the specific IP Address for your roaster and replace the fourth number block with 42:
    • IP Address: 192.168.0.42
      Important: The first three blocks of the IP address need to match the IP address of your roaster, as identified via the roaster's panel.
    • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
  10. Leave the rest blank.
  11. Click the OK button to submit your changes.
  12. Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.
 
 

 

Static IP address configuration - macOS 

  1. Navigate to > System Settings > 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. Click on Details…
  4. Open the TCP/IP section and choose Manually next to Configure IPv4.
  5. Enter the specific IP Address for your roaster and replace the fourth number block with 42:
    • IP Address: 192.168.0.42
      Important: The first three blocks of the IP address need to match the IP address of your roaster, as identified via the roaster's panel.
    • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
  6. Click the OK button to confirm the changes.
  7. Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.
     
 
 

 

Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup

Installing the Roasting Intelligence (RI) software

  1. Download the Roasting Intelligence from:
    • https://download.cropster.com/ - for Atilla Gold Plus Series 1 & 2
    • https://download-beta.cropster.com/index5.html - for Atilla Gold Plus with automation/RE
  2. Complete the installation process by following the steps provided.
  3. Double-click the Cropster icon on your desktop to access RI.
  4. Click the green Login with the browser button.
  5. You will be directed to the C-sar browser. 
  6. 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.

 

Before you begin configuring your roast machine, ensure that you have added it via the online platform C-sar.

  1. SelectPreferences > Machine > Configuration
  2. To choose the Roast machine, click on the dropdown menu in the Machine section.
  3. Click the + Add connector option to choose your connector from the dropdown list.
  4. Select Atilla Gold Plus PLC from the dropdown. 
  5. Click Select to add the connector. 
  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. Enable the desired measurements and choose Atilla Gold Plus PLC as the connector type.
  9. (Optional) Change the order of the measurements by using theDrag and Drop icon and move it into position.
  10. Navigate to the Machine > Configuration tab and click on the Gear icon in the Connector setup section to open and configure more settings.
  11. Depending on your Atilla Gold Plus, select the version (RI Beta only) and the default IP address for the connection.
    • Enter the IP address: 192.168.0.20
    • Version: 
      • Atilla Gold Plus Series 1 & 2: Atilla Gold Plus
      • Atilla Gold Plus with automation: Atilla Gold Plus & Automation
        Atilla Gold Plus with automation supports Gas control range 1-100%
      • Atilla Gold Plus with automation RE: Atilla Gold Plus & Automation RE
        Atilla Gold Plus with automation RE supports Gas control range 0-100%
      • Atilla Gold Plus with automation RE: Atilla Gold Plus & Automation REVersion
  12. Click OK.
  13. 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.

Before using Cropster's Control and Replay Assist features, make sure that the Cropster button is enabled (red) from Atilla's HMI display:

 

 

Learn more about the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Preferences. 

 

 

Enabling the machine event-based auto-start and end-of-roast detection

The roast start is triggered once the roast machine's hopper is opened, and the roast end is triggered once the roast emissions door is opened, thus releasing the roasted beans into the cooling tray.

By following the steps below, you can enable machine event-based auto-start and end-of-roast detection: 

  1. Log in to RI.
  2. Navigate to Preferences > Roasting > Smart features tab.
  3. Scroll down to the Smart detection section. 
  4. Enable the machine-based auto-start and end of roast detection by clicking on the respective checkbox. 
  5. Click Save. 


Troubleshooting

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

  • Is the roast machine connected to the network (router or computer)?
  • If the roaster is connected to the computer directly, is the static IP address configured correctly?
  • Does the IP address assigned to the roast machine match the default? 

 

When using Replay Assist, do not use any other temperature controlling software in parallel. Any gas/airflow/drum speed changes from a concurrent client disable Replay assist for the remainder of the roast. 

 

 

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

Your opinion matters. If you have further questions, feedback, or concerns, please submit a support ticket directly from support.cropster.com. 

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