Carmomaq Stratto 1.2 & 1.5 (via Wi-Fi) - Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup

This manual covers the connection of a Carmomaq Stratto 1.2 & 1.5 roast machine via Wi-Fi to Cropster's Roasting Intelligence.

Table of Contents

Specifications Requirements Supported measurements Setting up a connection Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup Installing the Roasting Intelligence (RI) software Establishing a connection to the machine Troubleshooting

Specifications

The Carmomaq Stratto 1.5 roast machines are capable of connecting via Wi-Fi or USB. This manual discusses Stratto's connection via Wi-Fi.

Learn how to connect the Carmomaq Stratto 1.5 roast machine via USB.

Requirements

Stratto 1.2 – Tablet
Stratto 1.5 – Touchscreen

Supported measurements

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

Setting up a connection

Find the available network provided by the Carmomaq Stratto roast machine.
Connect to the Carmomaq's wireless network.
Continue with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.

In case you connect to the internet with a wireless connection, and your computer only supports one wireless connection at a time, you can try the options below:

(Recommended) Connect your computer to the internet via Ethernet cable.
Stratto 1.5 only: Connect the roast machine via USB.

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-sar.

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 Carmomaq PLC (over Network) 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 Carmomaq PLC (over Network) from the dropdown.
(Optional) Change the order of the measurements by using theDrag and Drop icon and move it into position
Navigate to the Machine > Measurements tab. All supported measurements will be displayed.
To activate the controls, simply click the green toggle button.
Enable the desired controls and choose Carmomaq PLC (over Network) 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 icon in the Connector setup section to open and configure more PLC settings.
Enter the IP address for the Stratto roast machine.
The default IP address for Stratto 1.2 & 1.5 roast machines is 192.168.4.1.
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 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 driver for the USB serial converter?
Is the correct serial port within the RI selected?

When using Replay Assist, do not use any other temperature-controlling software in parallel.

Any gas/airflow changes from a concurrent client disable Replay Assist for the remainder of the roast.

Driver for the USB serial converter

If you cannot select the correct serial port within the RI's Serial port field, your computer may not have the appropriate driver needed to recognize the serial converter's physical connection.

Please reach out to support.cropster.com and attach the following information relevant to the USB serial converter used:

Brand and model
Serial number
Picture of the serial converter
RI log files

A Cropster representative will assess the information and assist in providing the required driver for the USB serial converter used.

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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