Giesen (from February 2018 onwards) - Roasting Intelligence Setup
Table of Contents
Overview
Specifications
Requirements
Supported measurements
Enter the unlock code
Hardware connection
Static IP configuration
Windows 10 & 11
macOS
Roasting Intelligence setup
Install the software
Connect the machine
Troubleshooting
"No source connected" or missing live measurements
"Source connected" but measurements show "-1"
Controls not working well
Overview
This guide explains how to connect your Giesen roaster to Roasting Intelligence. It covers hardware requirements, unlocking your machine, configuring a static IP network connection, and setting up the software.
Note: This guide is for Giesen machines built after February 2018. If your machine was built between June 2014 and January 2018, use this setup manual instead.
Specifications
Requirements
- Giesen unlock code
- Machine manufactured after February 2018
- Ethernet cable
Supported measurements
- Bean temperature
- Exhaust temperature
- Environmental temperature (availability varies by machine)
- Drum speed [Hz/rpm]
- Drum speed control
- Drum pressure [Pa]
- Drum pressure control
- Gas [%]
- Gas control
Enter the unlock code
You must unlock your Giesen roaster before it can communicate with Cropster.
- Buy the unlock code from Giesen. For purchasing questions, contact Giesen Support.
- (Optional) Watch this instructional video to see the unlocking process.
- Check your roaster's display. It will read 'Enabled' once successfully unlocked:
Hardware connection
- Plug the Ethernet cable into your roaster.
- Plug the other end into your computer.
Static IP configuration
Because you are connecting the roaster directly to your computer, you must assign a static IP address. Follow the appropriate steps for your system:
Windows 10 & 11
- Open Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center (or Network and Internet > Network Sharing Center).
- Click Change adapter settings.
- Find your machine's Network connection. Tip: Unplug and reconnect the Ethernet cable to see which icon changes.
- Right-click that Local Area Connection and click Properties.
- Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
- Choose Use the following IP Address.
- Enter exactly these details:
- IP Address: Copy the first three blocks of your roaster's IP address, but change the fourth block to 42 (Example: 172.30.30.42).
- Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
- Leave all other fields empty and click OK to save.
macOS
- Open System Settings > Network.
- Find your machine's Network connection. Tip: Unplug and reconnect the Ethernet cable to see which icon changes.
- Click Details…
- Open the TCP/IP menu and change Configure IPv4 to Manually.
- Enter exactly these details:
- IP Address: Copy the first three blocks of your roaster's IP address, but change the fourth block to 42 (Example: 172.30.30.42).
- Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
- Click OK to save.
Roasting Intelligence setup
Install the software
- Download Roasting Intelligence.
- Follow the installation wizard.
- Open Roasting Intelligence from your desktop.
- Click Login with the browser.
- Log in to the C-sar portal using your standard email and password.
Connect the machine
Prerequisite: Your machine must be added to C-sar before doing this step.
- Go to Preferences > Machine > Configuration.
- Select your Roast machine from the dropdown.
- Click + Add connector.
- Choose Giesen PLC from the list.
- Click Select.
- Click the gear icon next to your new connector.
- Enter the IP address for your specific machine model:
| Machine model | IP address |
|---|---|
| WPG / WPE | 172.30.30.10 |
| W1A / W1E | 172.30.30.30 |
| W6A / W15A | 172.30.30.50 |
| W30A | 172.30.30.70 |
| W45A / W60A | 172.30.30.90 |
| W140A | 172.30.30.110 |
- Select the Drum speed unit (Hz or RPM) to match your Giesen display.
- Click OK.
- Go to the Machine > Measurements tab.
- Toggle on the measurements that you want to track.
- Select Giesen PLC from the drop-down menu for each measurement.
- (Optional) Drag and drop to reorder the measurements.
- Go to the Machine > Slider controls tab.
- Toggle on the controls that you want to track.
- Select Giesen PLC from the drop-down menu for each measurement.
- (Optional) Drag and drop to reorder the sliders.
- Click Save.
- Restart Roasting Intelligence. If correctly connected, live temperature readings will appear on the right side of the interface.
Troubleshooting
"No source connected" or missing live measurements
- Did you configure the Static IP address exactly as instructed?
- Did you select the correct IP address for your machine model?
- Is your roast machine built after February 2018?
"Source connected" but measurements show "-1"
- Your Giesen roaster is not unlocked. You must enter the unlock code first.
Controls not working well
- Do not use parallel temperature control software. If another program adjusts gas, airflow, or drum speed, Replay Assist will be automatically disabled for the rest of the roast.
- Ensure that the drum speed unit (Hz or RPM) in your reference roast matches your current machine settings. The software assumes these units match when duplicating the reference.
For further assistance, submit a ticket to Cropster Support and we will get back to you as soon as possible.