Santoker (over Network) - Roasting Intelligence Setup (Beta)
This manual covers the connection to the network of a Santoker roast machine, and the setup 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.
Specifications
Requirements
- Connection to the Santoker's wireless network
Supported measurements
- Bean temperature (°C)
- Exhaust temperature (°C)
- Drum Speed (%)
- Airflow (%)
- Airflow control
- Gas (%)
- Gas Control
Setting up a connection
If your Santoker roaster is equipped with a wireless router, to connect to the roaster, you need to connect to the wireless network provided by the Santoker roaster router.
- Find the available network provided by the Santoker roaster.
- Connect to the Santoker's wireless network.
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Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence setup.
In case you connect to the internet with a wireless connection and your computer only supports one wireless connection at a time, you can try to connect your computer to the internet via an Ethernet cable.
Roasting Intelligence Setup
Installing the Roasting Intelligence software
- Download Roasting Intelligence.
- 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.
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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.
- 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 Santoker over Network from the dropdown.
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Click Select to add the connector.
- Click on the Gear icon in the Connector setup section to open and configure more settings.
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Enter the following details
- Hostname/IP address: 10.10.100.25
- Port: 20001
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Click OK.
- 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 Santoker over Network as the connector type.
- (Optional) Change the order of the measurements by using the
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Drag and Drop icon and move it into position. - Navigate to the Machine > Controls tab.
- To activate the controls, simply click the toggle button. Enable the controls you wish to activate.
- Choose Santoker over Network as the connector type.
- (Optional) Change the order of the Slider controls by using the Drag and Drop icon and move it into position.
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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 your computer connected to Santoker's wireless network?
- Are the port and IP address set properly in the Machine settings?
If you have further questions, feedback, or concerns, please submit a support ticket directly from support.cropster.com.