Specifications

Requirements

• USB cable
• Default driver for the USB serial converter:
  • Windows 
  • macOS 
  • Linux  
• Alternate driver: CP210x USB to UART Bridge VCP Drivers - Silicon Labs

Supported measurements

• Bean temperature
• Exhaust temperature

Setting up a connection

Via Bluetooth

1. Plug the Bluetooth module into the USB port of the computer
2. Press the button on the side of the module. The module will connect to the machine automatically.
   

   

3. Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.

Via data cable 

1. Plug the data cable into the communication port of the machine
2. Connect the cable to the USB port of the computer.
   

   

Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup

Installing the Roasting Intelligence (RI) software

1. Download RI.
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

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 Generic Modbus over serial port 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 Generic Modbus over serial port 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. Select the Serial port. 
    • Windows: COM 
    • Mac:  /dev/tty.usbserial or /dev/tty.bluetooth 
      

      

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.

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 computer? 
• Have you downloaded the correct driver for the USB serial converter?
• Is the correct serial port within the RI selected?
• Are the settings copied correctly?

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

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