Besca with automation software - Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup

This manual covers the connection of the Besca roast machine with automation software to Cropster's Roasting Intelligence.

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 Troubleshooting

Specifications

Requirements

Ethernet cable

Supported measurements

Bean temperature
Exhaust temperature
Fan speed (Hz)
Airflow (%)
Airflow control
Gas (%)
Gas control
Drum speed (%)
Drum speed control

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 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

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 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: 10.0.0.42
  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
Leave the rest blank.
Click the OK button to submit your changes.
Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) 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: 10.0.0.42
  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
Click the OK button to confirm the changes.
Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.

Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup

Installing the Roasting Intelligence (RI) software

Download RI.
Complete the installation process by following the steps provided.
Double-click the Cropster icon on your desktop to access RI.
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.

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

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 Besca Auto PLC from the dropdown.
Click Select to add the connector.
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 Besca Auto PLC as the connector type.
(Optional) Change the order of the measurements by using theDrag and Drop icon and move it into position.
Navigate to the Machine > Controls tab.
To activate the controls, simply click the green toggle button. Enable the controls you wish to activate.
Choose the Besca Auto PLC from the dropdown.
(Optional) Change the order of the Slider controls by using the Drag and Drop icon and move it into position.
Navigate to the Machine > Configuration tab and click on the Gear in the Connector setup section to open and configure more PLC settings.
Enter the IP address of the roast machine.
Copy the limit parameters from the Besca HMI settings.
Do not change the output values on the Besca HMI display.

Click OK.
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.

Learn more about the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Preferences.

Troubleshooting

If Roasting Intelligence (RI) 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?
If the Cropster Gas measurement deviates from the Besca panel, please make sure the Flame Input down limit for Burner on the Besca display (former HMI) matches 0. If not, please change the Flame Input Down Limit to 0.

Changes to the Cropster control are not made visible on the Besca display. E.g., Gas/Airflow slider change on the Roasting Intelligence (RI) does not change the slider or value on the machine's HMI. All control changes will still be made correctly.

When using Replay Assist, we recommend not using any other temperature-controlling software in parallel. Any gas/airflow/drum speed changes from a concurrent client may 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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