Why use the Roasting Intelligence (RI5)?

The Roasting Intelligence (RI5) keeps increasing your efficiency, helps you to keep consistency in quality, and supports you in developing your products to the next level. 

Pre-roasting

1. In case of using Windows: Check your program files and look for Cropster Roasting Intelligence.
2. In case of using Mac: Check Cropster Roasting Intelligence in your applications. 

After completing the first steps of starting with Cropster Roast you are ready to perform your first roast by following the steps below:

1. Log in to Roasting Intelligence (RI5).
2. Before getting started with the Roasting Intelligence (RI5), we suggest taking a moment to explore the Help menu and select the Interface Tour option.
   This will familiarize you with the layout and functionalities of the software.
   
3. To select the Roast technician, simply click on the Edit button next to Next roast at the top of the right side of the screen.
4. Click on Synchronize at the bottom of the left side of the page.
   Tasks that are assigned to a roasting machine can also show up in RI if this option has been enabled by the issuer.
   
5. Set the Roasting Intelligence (RI5) Preferences. 
6. Select a Profile.
   By selecting a Profile, the Roasting Intelligence (RI) will automatically select the right Green Inventory and Start weight. When using pre-blend profiles, the "Next roast" values will be pre-filled, but you can also adjust the blend ratio for a particular batch without impacting the pre-blend profile.
7. After completing steps 3-5, the Start button becomes active. You need to load the hopper with green coffee.
8. Click on Start. Within 30 seconds of hitting the Start button, charge your roaster with beans and the roast will start.

During roasting

You can see the following information on the roasting screen:

1. Available temperature curves and their values on the right-hand side of the chart.
2. When enabled, the Rate of Rise (RoR) for all temperature curves.
3. Available machine inputs, e.g., gas, pressures. This feature depends on the machine and connection.
4. Modulation chart at the bottom of the graph.
5. Roast duration in the right corner of the screen.
6. Modulation phase timer. 
7. Event buttons. You can click anywhere on the graph to open the comments field.
8. The enable or disable option for the Smart predictions during roast by switching the toggle button on the top left side of the page.
   
9. You can also modify the vertical layout of the Reference box and Readouts, which enables you to manage how many comments are displayed at one time.
   

Finish roasting

There are two ways to finish your roast: 

1. Open the flap: The Roasting Intelligence (RI) has an automatic start and end function. After opening the flap, the cool air will trigger the end of the roast. 
   Automatic start and end detection must be activated to enable the Roasting Intelligence (RI) to perform this action. 
2. Click on the Stop button and confirm it within 3 seconds.
   Before saving your roast, you can adapt the Profile you've been roasting, e.g. by adding the roast times, end weight, color readings, or notes.

Setting a Reference Curve

1. Open the Production bar. 
2. Select the roasted batch you would like to set as a reference and click the dots (...). 
3. Select Mark as reference. Once you mark the roast as a reference, the changes will take immediate effect via the online platform C-sar as well.
   

FAQs

Where do I find the keyboard shortcuts?
Click on Help > Keyboard shortcuts, and a new window will pop up with all the keyboard shortcuts 
 

How can I add my preferences?

1. Navigate to Preferences on the bottom of the left side of the page.
2. You can select between the following tabs:
   
   
   • System
   • Roasting
   • Machine

Is there a way to maximize the efficiency of my screen while I am roasting?
Whether your screen is small and you are trying to maximize its efficiency or you work with two screens and want to keep some sidebars visible all the time, the Roasting Intelligence (RI5) perfectly adapts to your needs.

There are two ways of moving your sidebars: 

• By clicking on the Detach sidebar button sidebar can be moved into its window. This function is not available in full-screen mode. 
• By clicking on the Attach sidebar button, the window can be moved back into the extended state.

Contacting Customer Support 

You can submit a support ticket via the Roasting Intelligence (RI5) by following the steps below:

1. Navigate to the Support menu on the left side of the page.
   

   

2. Provide the Subject* and the Description* of the issue you are experiencing.
   * indicates mandatory fields
3. Click on Submit.

Congratulations! You are now ready to perform your first roast with the Roasting Intelligence (RI5).
Your opinion matters. If you have further questions, feedback, or concerns, please feel submit a support ticket directly from support.cropster.com.