Santoker (over network) - Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup (Beta)

This manual covers the connection to the network of a Santoker roast machine, and the setup 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

This roast machine is currently in the Beta stage of development at Cropster.

To access this integration, please register for Beta testing by completing the provided form here.

Beta testing involves the evaluation of new features by a limited group of users to uncover potential minor issues that may not be apparent during internal testing.

Your feedback is crucial in helping us improve the functionality of our product. Please let us know in case you come across any unexpected behaviour.

We will be happy to assist in resolving any issues you may encounter or propose alternative connection options.

Specifications

Requirements

Connection to the Santoker's wireless network

Supported measurements

Bean temperature (°C)
Exhaust temperature (°C)
Drum Speed (%)
Airflow (%)
Airflow control
Gas (%)
Gas Control

Setting up a connection

If your Santoker roaster is equipped with a wireless router, to connect to the roaster, you need to connect to the wireless network provided by the Santoker roaster router.

Find the available network provided by the Santoker roaster.
Connect to the Santoker's wireless network.
Proceed 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 to connect your computer to the internet via an Ethernet cable.

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 Roasting Intelligence (RI).
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 Santoker 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 Santoker over network 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 toggle button. Enable the controls you wish to activate.
Choose Santoker over Network as the connector type.
(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 IP settings.
Navigate to the Machine > Configuration tab and click on the Gear icon in the Connector setup section to open and configure more settings.
Enter the following details
- Hostname/IP address: 10.10.100.25
- Port: 20001
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 and how to use the Gas/Airflow Control and Replay Assist.

Troubleshooting

If RI indicates No source connected and/or you cannot see any measurements, please check the following:

Is your computer connected to Santoker's wireless network?
Are the port and IP address set properly in the Machine settings?

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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