Roaster & Roaster (Automatic) with Touchscreen - Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup (Beta)

This manual covers the connection of Roaster & Roaster (R&R) Automatic roast machines with touchscreen, via Ethernet to Cropster's Roasting Intelligence.

Table of Contents

Specifications Requirements Supported measurements Setting up a connection Via the computer Roaster settings Enabling Cropster through Modbus connection Network settings Static IP address configuration - Windows 7, 8, 10 Static IP address configuration - macOS Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup Installing the Roasting Intelligence (RI) 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.

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 behaviour.

We will be happy to assist in resolving any issues you may encounter or propose alternative connection options.

Specifications

Requirements

Ethernet cable

Supported measurements

Bean temperature
Exhaust temperature

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 Roaster settings.

Roaster settings

To establish a connection with Cropster, the Modbus connection first needs to be enabled on your roaster, using the roaster's touchscreen.

Enabling Cropster through Modbus connection

Navigate to the Settings screen.
Click the CONTROL SELECT button.
Select the connection with the name Artisan (this also applies to the Cropster connection).
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 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 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:
- 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
Leave the rest blank.
Click the OK button to submit your changes.

To avoid an IP conflict with your WiFi network, you may also need to change the IP address range of your WiFi router if it uses the same subnet as your roast machine (IP addresses in the range 192.168.1.*).

If possible, please change it to a different subnet (for example, 192.168.2.*) using your WiFi router's administration interface.

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:
The default IP address of R&R Automatic Roasters is 192.168.1.1.
- 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 confirm the changes.

If possible, please change it to a different subnet (for example, 192.168.2.*) using your WiFi router's administration interface.

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 Generic Modbus over Network (TCP) 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 Generic Modbus over Network (TCP) 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.
Copy the settings as shown below:
The default IP address of R&R Automatic Roasters is 192.168.1.1.
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.

Troubleshooting

If RI 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?
Do you have a network conflict (If another connection (most commonly the Wifi connection) in the local network uses the same IP subnet as your roast machine, e.g., 192.168.1.*)

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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