Experimental Rostoc Compatibility with HB Roaster HB Model S
Does Rostoc support the HB Roaster HB Model S?
Rostoc lists experimental compatibility for the HB Roaster HB Model S via USB serial (115200 baud). This Machine can be connected for real-time roast logging, Curve recording, and roast analysis. Confirm the setup before relying on it for production logging.
Connection setup
The HB Roaster HB Model S connects to Rostoc via USB serial (115200 baud).Connection: USB Serial.
Setup steps
- Connect the roaster to your computer with a data-capable USB cable.
- Install the manufacturer's USB or serial driver if your operating system requires it.
- Open Rostoc and go to Settings → Machines.
- Click + Add Machine and choose Browse Catalogue.
- Find "HB Roaster HB Model S" in the catalog and click Add.
- Back on the main screen, click Use for the Machine if needed, then choose the serial port assigned to the roaster. The baud rate and serial settings are pre-filled from the catalog.
- Close other roasting software that may be using the same USB or serial port.
- Click Connect to begin logging.
Troubleshooting
- Serial port not detected
- Try another data-capable USB cable and port. Install the manufacturer driver if your operating system asks for one.
- Wrong serial port selected
- Unplug the roaster, note which ports are listed, replug, and select the new one.
- Data stream is empty
- Confirm the roaster is powered on and out of startup or standby. Some machines only send data in specific modes.
Machine controls
Data logging only
Rostoc can read this machine for roast logging, but does not currently expose machine controls for it.
Learn how availability, command results, and safety checks work in Machine controls.
Specifications
| Roaster type | Drum |
|---|---|
| Heating | Unknown |
| Setup type | TC4 Text Serial |
| Connection | USB Serial |
Data streams
When connected, Rostoc reads the following data from this machine:
- Ambient Temperaturecelsius
- Bean Tempcelsius
- Env Tempcelsius