Petroncini (with Ethernet port) TT 5/10, TT 15/20, TT 120 with ASEM software- Roasting Intelligence Setup (Beta)

Table of Contents

Specifications Compatible machines Requirements Supported measurements Setting up a connection Via the computer Network settings Configuring a Static IP address - Windows 10, 11 Static IP address configuration - macOS Roasting Intelligence Setup Installing the Roasting Intelligence software Establishing a connection to the machine Troubleshooting

Petroncini (with Ethernet port), TT 5/10, TT 15/20, and TT 120 with ASEM software are 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

Compatible machines

Petroncini TT 5/10, TT 15/20 with ASEM software
Petroncini TT 120
Petroncini TT 5/10, TT 15/20 with MAESTRO software
Petroncini TTG 60 with MAESTRO i06 or higher

Petroncini roast machines with Maestro software are now supported on Production Roasting Intelligence. Refer to this manual for setup instructions.

Requirements

Ethernet cable

Supported measurements

Version	Supported measurements
TT 5/10 with ASEM software	Bean temperature [°] Exhaust temperature [°] Burner temperature [°]
TT 15/20 with ASEM software	Bean temperature [°] Exhaust temperature [°] Burner temperature [°]
TT 120	Bean temperature [°] Exhaust temperature [°] Burner temperature [°]
TT 5/10 with MAESTRO i06 or higher	Bean temperature [°] Exhaust temperature [°] Burner temperature [°] Gas [%] Airflow [%] Drum speed [%]
TT 15/20 with MAESTRO i06 or higher	Bean temperature [°] Exhaust temperature [°] Burner temperature [°] Gas [%] Airflow [%] Drum speed [%]
TTG 60 with MAESTRO i06 or higher	Bean temperature [°] Exhaust temperature [°] Burner temperature [°] Gas [%] Airflow [%] Drum speed [%]

Setting up a connection

Via the computer

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.

Configuring a Static IP address - 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 adapter icon that refers to the roast machine connection.
To identify the roasting machine, unplug and reconnect the Ethernet cable to see which icon updates.
Right-click on WiFi or Local Area Connection.
Click Properties.
Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
Click Properties.
Select the Use the following IP Address option.
Enter the specific IP Address for your roaster and replace the fourth number block with 42:
- IP Address: 192.168.100.42
  If your roaster is equipped with AESM software, use 192.168.5.42
  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
Leave the rest blank.
Click the OK button to submit your changes.

Static IP address configuration - macOS

Navigate to > System Preferences > Network
Identify the Network connection item that refers to the connection to your machine and select that item.
To identify the roasting machine, unplug and reconnect the Ethernet cable to see which icon updates.
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: 192.168.100.42
- If your roaster is equipped with AESM software, use 192.168.5.42
- Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Click the OK button to confirm the changes.

Roasting Intelligence Setup

Installing the Roasting Intelligence software

Download the custom version of Roasting Intelligence depending on your computer's operating system.
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 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 Petroncini PLC from the dropdown.
💡If the Petroncini PLC connector is selected, the temperature interpolation option is available.
Click Select to add the connector.
Navigate to the Machine > Configuration tab and select the Gear icon in the Connector setup section to open and configure more PLC IP settings.
Select the Hostname/IP address override: Specify the IP address of the roaster. Leave blank to use the default IP: 192.168.100.1.
Select the Version:
- TT 5/10, TT 15/20 w/ MAESTRO i05 or lower
- TT 5/10, TT 15/20, TTG 60 w/ MAESTRO i06 or higher
- TT 5/10 or TT 15/20 w/ software ASEM
- TT 120
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 Petroncini PLC as the connector type.
(Optional) Change the order of the measurements by using theDrag 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 static IP address configured correctly?
Did you assign the correct version in the PLC settings?
Is the IP address of your machine not matching the default?

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