Toper - TKM-SX models with Schneider PLC and touch screen, manufactured January 2025 onwards - Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup (Beta)

This manual covers the connection of the Toper TKM-SX models with Schneider PLC and touch screen, manufactured January 2025 onwards to Cropster's Roasting Intelligence.

Table of Contents

Specifications Requirements Supported measurements Switch controls 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 - 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 behavior.

We will be happy to help you resolve any issues you may encounter or propose alternative connection options.

Specifications

Requirements

Touchscreen interface (Cropster logo shown on screen)
Schneider Modicon PLC
Ethernet cable

Supported measurements

Bean temperature [°]
Exhaust temperature [°]
Burner temperature [°]
Gas [%]
Gas control [%]
Airflow [%]
Airflow control [%]
Drum speed [%]
Drum speed control [%]

Switch controls

Drum
Charge
Discharge
Stirrer
Cooler

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

Via the network router

Connect your network cable to your roaster's Ethernet port.
Connect the other end to the router's Ethernet port.
Make sure that your computer and the router are connected (via wifi or Ethernet cable).
Proceed with the Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup.

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 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 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: 192.168.137.42
  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 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: 192.168.137.42
  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.

Roasting Intelligence (RI) Setup

Installing the Roasting Intelligence (RI) software

Download the custom version of Roasting Intelligence (RI) depending on your computer's Operating System here.
Complete the installation process by following the steps provided.
Double-click the Cropster icon on your desktop to access 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 Toper 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 Toper 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 > Controls tab.
To activate the controls, simply click the toggle button. Enable the controls you wish to activate.
Choose Toper PLC as the connector type.
(Optional) Change the order of the Slider controls by using the Drag 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 PLC IP settings.
Select Version 2 by clicking on the dropdown.
The Hostname/IP address should be: 192.168.137.90
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 roast machine connected to the computer?
Have you downloaded the driver for the USB serial converter?
Is the correct serial port within the RI selected?
Are the settings copied correctly?

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.

toper tkm-sx with schneider plc and touch screen toper manufactured january 2025 onwards