Nordic Coffee Roaster (with Ethernet port) - Roasting Intelligence Setup (Beta)

This manual covers the connection of Auto control Nordic XN/XR models, Manual Nordic models and Manual Nordic MP models to Cropster's Roasting Intelligence.

Table of Contents

Specifications Requirements Supported measurements Manual Nordic models Manual Nordic MP models Auto control Nordic models Setting up a connection Via the computer Network settings Static IP address configuration - Windows 10, 11 Static IP address configuration - macOS Roasting Intelligence Setup Installing the Roasting Intelligence 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.

Specifications

Requirements

Ethernet cable

Supported measurements

Manual Nordic models

Bean temperature
Exhaust temperature
Burner temperature (15/30 kg machines only)

Manual Nordic MP models

All of the above plus the following:

Drum speed [%]
Gas [%]
Airflow [%]

Auto control Nordic models

All of the above plus the following:

Setting up a connection

Via the computer

Connect the network cable to your roaster's Ethernet port
Connect the other end to the computer's Ethernet port.
Proceed with the Network settings.

Network settings

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

Static IP address configuration - Windows 10, 11

Navigate to the Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center or Network and Internet > Network Sharing Center.
Click Change adapter settings.
Identify the network adapter icon that refers to the roast machine connection.
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 the Use the following IP Address option.
Enter the specific IP Address for your roaster and replace the fourth number block with 42:
In this example, the IP address of the machine is 192.168.97.7.
- IP Address: 192.168.97.42
  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
Leave the rest blank.
Click the OK button to submit your changes.

Static IP address configuration - macOS

Navigate to > System Preferences > 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: 192.168.100.42
- Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Click the OK button to confirm the changes.

Roasting Intelligence Setup

Installing the Roasting Intelligence software

Download the Beta version of Roasting Intelligence.
Complete the installation process by following the steps provided.
Double-click the Cropster icon on your desktop.
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.

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.

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.
You need to select Nordic Coffee PIDs/PLC from the dropdown.
Click Select to add the connector.
Click on the Gear icon in the Connector setup section to open and configure more settings.
Select the Version and the IP address of the roast machine.
- Machines before 2021: Delta PLC
- Machines from 2021 onwards: Microchip PLC
- The default IP address for Nordic roasters is 192.168.97.7
- Leave the rest of the settings as they are.
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 Nordic Coffee PIDs/PLC as the connector type.
(Optional) Change the order of the measurements by using theDrag 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 static IP address configured correctly?
Does the IP address of your roaster differ from the default?

To keep Replay Assist working properly, do not use other temperature software or manually change the gas, airflow, or drum speed during your roast. Doing so will disable the feature for the rest of the session.

If you have further questions, feedback, or concerns, please submit a support ticket directly from support.cropster.com.

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