Coffed Manual SR3, SR5 and SR5 Delta Models (with USB port) - Roasting Intelligence Setup
This manual covers the connection of the Coffed manual S3, SR5 and SR5 Delta Models (with USB port) to Cropster's Roasting Intelligence.
Table of Contents
Specifications
Requirements
- USB cable
- Driver for the USB serial converter
The driver may already be pre-installed with your operating system.
Supported measurements
- Bean temperature
- Exhaust temperature
- Gas [%]: Only SR5, SR5 Delta
- Airflow [%]: SR5, SR5 Delta
Controls
- Gas control [%]: Only SR5, SR5 Delta
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Airflow control [%]: Only R5, SR5 Delta
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.
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Click the green Login with the browser button.
- You will be directed to the C-sar browser.
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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.
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.
- Select
Preferences > 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 Coffed Manual PIDs from the dropdown.
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Click Select to add the connector.
- Click theGear icon in the Connector setup section to open and configure more settings.
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Select the Version and the Serial port that refer to the connection to the machine.
See the details in the Coffed Manual PIDs Parameters section below. -
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 Coffed Manual PIDs as the connector type.
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(Optional) Change the order of the measurements by using the
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Drag and Drop icon and move it into position.
- Navigate to the Machine > Slider controls tab.
- To activate the controls, click the green toggle button. Enable the controls you wish to activate.
- Choose Coffed Manual PIDs as the connector type.
- (Optional) Change the order of the Slider controls by using the Drag and Drop icon and move it into position.
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Click Save to finalize the changes.
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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 roast machine connected to the computer?
- Have you downloaded the driver for the USB serial converter?
- Is the correct Serial port selected?
⚠️ If Roasting Intelligence shows "Sources connected" but no live temperatures appear, you likely selected the wrong serial port. Check your settings and select the port specifically for your roaster.
Driver for the USB serial converter
If you cannot select the correct serial port within the 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
- Roasting Intelligence log files
If you have further questions, feedback, or concerns, please submit a support ticket directly from support.cropster.com.