Golden Roasters (with EMKO controller) - Roasting Intelligence Setup
This manual covers the connection of a Golden Coffee Roasters (Nazar Kahve) roast machine with EMKO PID controller to Cropster's Roasting Intelligence.
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This roast machine is currently connectable to Cropster using a Generic Modbus connector.
This means that we have limited experience with this particular roast machine. The setup instructions below have yet to be confirmed by the manufacturer. Therefore, the configuration described in this article may not be applicable across the entire model range.
Once the connection is established, you may encounter some minor flaws in daily use. It will be necessary to share such feedback with us, so please let us know if you encounter any unexpected behaviour.
We will be happy to assist in resolving any issues you may encounter or propose alternative connection options.
Specifications
Requirements
The driver may already be pre-installed with your operating system.
Supported measurements
- Bean temperature
- Exhaust temperature
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 slightly 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.
- Select
Preferences > Machine > Configuration. - To choose the Roast machine, click on the dropdown menu in the Machine section. Activate the Allow interpolation of temperature readings checkbox.
- Click the + Add connector option to choose your connector from the dropdown list.
- Select Generic Modbus over serial port from the dropdown.
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Click Select to add the connector.
- Click on the
Gear icon in the Connector setup section next to the previously added connector to open and configure more settings. -
Copy the settings as shown in the screenshot below, and select the Serial port and Temperature unit:
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Serial port:
Windows: Select the COMx option that refers to the connection to the roaster.
MacOS: Select the USBx option that refers to the connection to the roaster. - Temperature unit: Select Celsius or Fahrenheit according to the temperature unit displayed on the machine's temperature readouts.
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Serial port:
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Leave the empty fields as they are, then click OK.
- 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 Generic Modbus over serial port as the connector type.
- (Optional) Change the order of the measurements by using the
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Drag 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 roast machine connected to the computer?
- Have you downloaded the driver for the USB serial converter?
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Is the correct serial port within Roasting Intelligence selected?
If you select a serial port in Roasting Intelligence and the application confirms "Sources connected" but still shows no live temperature readouts, the selected serial port is likely not the one corresponding to the roast machine.
Alternative configuration
If you are receiving Sources connected, and you have selected the Serial port referring to the connection of the roast machine, but you do not have any temperature measurements, try the following settings:
- 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 Generic Modbus over serial port from the dropdown.
- Click Select to add the connector.
- Click on the Gear icon in the Connector setup section next to the previously added connector to open and configure more settings.
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One at a time, copy the settings as shown in the screenshot below (Alternative settings #1 and Alternative settings #2), and select the Serial port and Temperature unit:
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Serial port:
Windows: Select the COMx option that refers to the connection to the roaster.
MacOS: Select the USBx option that refers to the connection to the roaster. - Temperature unit: Choose Celsius or Fahrenheit according to the temperature unit displayed on the machine's temperature readouts:
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Serial port:
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Leave the empty fields as they are, then click OK.
Alternative Settings #1 
Alternative settings #2 - 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 Generic Modbus over serial port 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.
If you have further questions, feedback, or concerns, please submit a support ticket directly from support.cropster.com.