Giesen (from February 2018 onwards) - Roasting Intelligence Setup

This manual covers the connection of a Giesen roast machine built after February 2018 to Cropster's Roasting Intelligence.

Table of Contents

Specifications Requirements Supported measurements Entering the unlock code Setting up a connection Network settings Static IP address configuration - Windows 10, 11 Static IP address configuration - macOS Roasting Intelligence Setup Installing the Roasting Intelligence software Establishing a connection to the machine Troubleshooting

This setup manual only applies to machines manufactured after February 2018.

For machines built from June 2014 to January 2018, find the correct setup manual here.

Specifications

Roasting Intelligence is not available on Giesen's built-in Siemens panels. These panels lack the power required for Roasting Intelligence's advanced features. If you have one, you will need an external computer to access these new features.

Requirements

Giesen unlock code
Manufacturing date after February 2018
Ethernet cable

Supported measurements

Bean temperature
Exhaust temperature
Environmental temperature: Environmental temperature logging availability varies by machine.
Drum speed [Hz/rpm]
Drum speed control
Drum pressure [Pa]
Drum pressure control
Gas [%]
Gas control

Entering the unlock code

To connect a Giesen roaster to Cropster, it must first be unlocked.

If you haven't yet, you must purchase the Giesen unlock code directly from Giesen.
For questions regarding purchasing the unlock code, please reach out to support@giesencoffeeroasters.eu.
Follow the instructions in this video to unlock your Giesen machine:
https://vimeo.com/105585343
Unlocking the Giesen was successful if the Giesen display says Enabled.

Setting up a connection

Connect the network cable to your roaster's Ethernet port.
Connect the other end to the computer's Ethernet port.
Proceed with the Network settings.

Network settings

When the roaster is connected to the computer directly, you need to set up a Static IP address.

Static IP address configuration - Windows 10, 11

Navigate to the Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center or Network and Internet > Network Sharing Center.
Click Change adapter settings.
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.
Right-click on WiFi or Local Area Connection.
Click Properties.
Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
Click Properties.
Select Use the following IP Address option.
Click on Use the following IP Address and enter only the following:
- IP Address - the first three blocks should match your roast machine's IP address, but the fourth block should be 42: 172.30.30.42
- Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Leave the rest blank.
Click OK to save your changes.
Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence setup.

Static IP address configuration - macOS

Navigate to > System Settings > Network.
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.
Click on Details…
Open the TCP/IP section and choose Manually next to Configure IPv4
Enter the specific IP Address for your roaster and replace the fourth number block with 42:
- IP Address: The first three blocks should match your roast machine's IP address, but the fourth block should be 42: 172.30.30.42
- Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Click OK.
Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.

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.
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 slightly differ 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 Giesen PLC from the dropdown.
Click Select to add the connector.
Click on the Gear icon in the Connector setup section to open and configure more PLC IP settings.
Enter the IP address of the roast machine according to the type:

Machine type	IP address
WPG/WPE	172.30.30.10
W1A/W1E	172.30.30.30
W6A/W15A	172.30.30.50
W30A	172.30.30.70
W45A/W60A	172.30.30.90
W140A	172.30.30.110

8. Select the Drum speed unit according to Giesen's displayed Drum speed unit (e.g., HZ, RPM).
We advise setting the Drum speed unit to your preferred choice in both the RI and on the Giesen display. Contact Giesen directly for any necessary changes to their display unit.
9. Click OK.

10. Navigate to the Machine > Measurements tab. All supported measurements will be displayed.
11. To activate the measurements, simply click the green toggle button.
12. Enable the desired measurements and choose Giesen PLC as the connector type.
13. (Optional) Change the order of the measurements by using theDrag and Drop icon and move it into position.

14. Navigate to the Machine > Controls tab.
15. To activate the controls, simply click the toggle button. Enable the controls you wish to activate.
16. Choose Giesen PLC as the connector type.
17. (Optional) Change the order of the Slider controls by using the Drag and Drop icon and move it into position.
18. Click Save to finalize the changes.

19. 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 static IP address configured correctly?
Is the correct IP address, according to the machine type, correct IP address entered?
Is the manufacturing year of the roast machine after February 2018?

If Roasting Intelligence indicates Source connected, but the measurements on the right-hand side show -1.

The Giesen roaster is not yet unlocked.

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.
We recommend replaying (reference) roasts with logged drum speed data that matches your Giesen's currently set drum speed unit.
- If your Giesen machine is set to rpm (or Hz), we recommend that the logged drum speed data for the reference be also recorded in the same drum speed unit. Roasting Intelligence will replay the values from the reference under the assumption that the unit of the reference is the same as the unit currently configured on the Giesen machine.

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

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