JYR 500 g- 20 kg with USB port - Roasting IntelligenceSetup (Beta)
This manual covers a connection of the JYR 500 g- 20 kg with USB port roast machine to Cropster's Roasting Intelligence.
Table of Contents
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 behavior.
We will be happy to assist in resolving any issues you may encounter or propose alternative connection options.
Specifications
Requirements
- USB cable
- FTDI Serial driver
The driver may already be pre-installed with your operating system.
Supported measurements
- Bean temperature [°]
- Environmental temperature [°]
- Drum temperature [°]
- Drum pressure [Pa]
- Set temperature control [°]: Refers to the Drum temperature.
- Fan speed [Hz]
- Drum speed [Hz]: Only JYR 3kg and above.
Older discontinued JYR models provide an Inlet temperature measurement, which is not supported by the Roasting Intelligence (RI) integration.
Roasting Intelligence setup
Installing the Roasting Intelligence software
- Download the custom version of Roasting Intelligence depending on your computer's operating system.
- 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.
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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 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.
- Click the + Add connector option to choose your connector from the dropdown list.
- Select JYR PIDs from the dropdown.
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Click Select to add the connector.
- Click the
Gear icon in the Connector setup section next to the previously added connector to open and configure more settings. -
Select the following details:
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Serial port:
- Windows: Choose the COMx option that refers to the connection of the roast machine.
- macOS: Choose the USBx option that refers to the connection to the roast machine.
- Temperature unit: Choose Celsius or Fahrenheit, according to the temperature unit displayed from the machine's temperature readouts.
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Serial port:
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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 JYR 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.
- 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, according to the manufacturing year of the machine?
- Is the correct serial port within Roasting Intelligence selected?
If you have selected a serial port from Roasting Intelligence, and you receive Sources connected from the bottom-right corner of the roasting application, but you can't see live temperature readouts, you may not have selected the serial port referring to the roast machine's connection.
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.