Loring - Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup

This manual covers the connection of the Loring Smart Roast machine to Cropster's Roasting Intelligence.

Table of Contents

Specifications Requirements Supported measurements Setting up a connection Via the computer Via the network router Network settings Static IP address configuration - Windows 7, 8, 10 Static IP address configuration - Windows 11 Static IP address configuration - macOS Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup Installing the Roasting Intelligence (RI) software Establishing a connection to the machine Enabling machine event-based auto-start and end-of-roast detection Troubleshooting

Specifications

Requirements

Touchscreen interface
Ethernet cable

Supported measurements

Bean temperature
Return temperature
Inlet temperature
Stack temperature
Gas (%)

Loring machines support machine event-based auto-start and end-of-roast detection.

Setting up a connection

There are two ways to connect your roast machine to the network:

Via the computer directly
Via the network router

Via the computer

Connect your network cable with the Moxa switch (any port 2 - 5) you find in the control tower.
The location of the Moxa switch might differ depending on your machine model.
Connect the other end to the computer's Ethernet port.
Proceed with the Network settings.

Via the network router

Connect your network cable with the Moxa switch (any port 2 - 5) you find in the control tower.
Connect the other end to the router's Ethernet port.
Ensure your computer and the router are connected (via Wifi or Ethernet cable).
Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.

Network settings

When the roast machine is connected to the computer directly, you need to set up a Static IP address.

Static IP address configuration - Windows 7, 8, 10

Navigate to the Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center or Network and Internet > Network Sharing Center.
Click Change adapter settings.
Identify the Network connection item that refers to the connection to your machine and select that item.
If you are not sure which icon refers to the roast machine, simply disconnect and reconnect the Ethernet cable, and check which icon changes its status.
Right-click on WiFi or Local Area Connection.
Click Properties.
Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
Click Properties.
Select Use the following IP Address option.
Enter the specific IP Address for your roaster and replace the fourth number block with 42:
- IP Address: 192.168.1.42
  Important: The first three blocks of the IP address need to match the IP address of your roaster, as identified via the roaster's panel
- Subnet mask: 255.255.255.
Leave the rest blank.
Click the OK button to submit your changes.
Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.

Static IP address configuration - Windows 11

Navigate to the Start menu icon > All Apps > Settings
Click Network & Internet on the left side of the screen.
Select Ethernet.
Navigate to the IP Assignment section and click on Edit.
Select Manual and click Save.
The Edit IP settings window will pop up.
Toggle the button to the right at IPv4 to turn it on.
Enter the specific IP Address for your roaster and replace the fourth number block with 42.
Important: The first three blocks of the IP address need to match the IP address of your roaster, as identified via the roaster's panel
Enter the Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Leave the rest blank.
Click on Save to submit.
Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.

Static IP address configuration - macOS

Navigate to > System Settings > Network
Identify the Network connection item that refers to the connection to your machine and select that item.
If you are not sure which icon refers to the roast machine, simply disconnect and reconnect the Ethernet cable, and check which icon changes its status.
Click on Details…
Open the TCP/IP section and choose Manually next to Configure IPv4.
Enter the specific IP Address for your roaster and replace the fourth number block with 42:
- IP Address: 192.168.1.42
  Important: The first three blocks of the IP address need to match the IP address of your roaster, as identified via the roaster's panel.
- Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Click the OK button to submit your changes.
Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.

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).
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 Loring PLC 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 Loring PLC 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 > Configuration tab and click on the Gear icon in the Connector setup section to open and configure more settings.
Enter the IP address of the roast machine:
- S15 Falcon, S35 Kestrel and S70 Peregrine: 192.168.1.199
- S7 Nighthawk: 192.168.1.69
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.

Enabling machine event-based auto-start and end-of-roast detection

The roast start is triggered once the roast machine's hopper is opened, and the roast end is triggered once the roast emissions door is opened, thus releasing the roasted beans into the cooling tray.

To utilize the auto-start and end-of-roast feature based on machine events, you must meet the following requirements:

(Loring PLC connector) with software version 2.x. The software version can be found on the "System" screen of the roaster's panel.

By following the steps below, you can enable machine event-based auto-start and end-of-roast detection:

Log in to RI.
Navigate to Preferences > Roasting > Smart features tab.
Scroll down to the Smart Detection section.
Enable the Smart detection by clicking on the respective checkbox.
Select the Auto-start roast option.
The roast start is triggered once the roast machine's hopper is opened, and the roast end is triggered once the roast emissions door is opened, thus releasing the roasted beans into the cooling tray.
Click Save.

The auto-start ready text may differ depending on your machine.

Therefore, look for the words auto-start ready to determine if the machine is set up correctly and is ready. If there is additional text, it is usually a prompt for you to act. If the auto-start feature isn't ready, the additional text will point out what the issue is (e.g., No Green Inventory or Profile selected, weight selected is more than the machine's capacity, etc).

Troubleshooting

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

Is the roast machine connected to the network (router or computer)?
If the roaster is connected to the computer directly, is the static IP address configured correctly?
Does the IP address assigned to the roast machine match the default?

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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