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Experimental Wuhan Kaleido Technology Co. Kaleido Serial Machine Controls & Rostoc Compatibility

Experimentalby Wuhan Kaleido Technology Co.

Does Rostoc support the Wuhan Kaleido Technology Co. Kaleido Serial?

Rostoc lists experimental compatibility for the Wuhan Kaleido Technology Co. Kaleido Serial via USB serial (57600 baud). This 0.1 kg drum roaster can be connected for real-time roast logging, Curve recording, and roast analysis. For eligible accounts, Rostoc can also control the functions listed below. Confirm the setup before relying on it for production logging.

Connection setup

The Wuhan Kaleido Technology Co. Kaleido Serial connects to Rostoc via USB serial (57600 baud).Connection: USB Serial.

Setup steps

  1. Connect the roaster to your computer with a data-capable USB cable.
  2. Install the manufacturer's USB or serial driver if your operating system requires it.
  3. Open Rostoc and go to Settings → Machines.
  4. Click + Add Machine and choose Browse Catalogue.
  5. Find "Wuhan Kaleido Technology Co. Kaleido Serial" in the catalog and click Add.
  6. 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.
  7. Close other roasting software that may be using the same USB or serial port.
  8. 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

Machine controls available

Eligible accounts can send the following commands while this Machine is connected and selected. Availability does not certify every control on the physical Machine; test safely before production use.

Connection: Kaleido Kaleido Serial · USB Serial

Machine-specific control previewKaleido Serial
Interactive documentation demo
Kaleido Kaleido Serial · USB Serial

Adjustable controls

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Switches and actions

Documentation demo only. Values are illustrative; this preview never connects to a Machine or sends a command.
ControlHow it worksRostoc command valuesResult check
Heater powerOutputSliderAdjust, then release0–100 %Connection acknowledgement; verify on the Machine
FanOutputSliderAdjust, then release0–100 %Connection acknowledgement; verify on the Machine
DrumOutputSliderAdjust, then release0–100 %Connection acknowledgement; verify on the Machine
Auto Heating (PID)OutputOn/off switchSwitch on or offOff / OnConnection acknowledgement; verify on the Machine
Heating (on/off)OutputOn/off switchSwitch on or offOff / OnConnection acknowledgement; verify on the Machine

These are Rostoc's accepted command values for this connection, not certified safe operating limits. Follow the Machine manufacturer's limits and procedures.

Specifications

Roaster typeDrum
HeatingElectric
Capacity0.1 kg
Setup typeKaleido
ConnectionUSB Serial

Data streams

When connected, Rostoc reads the following data from this machine:

  • Ambient Tempcelsius
  • Auto Heating
  • Bean Tempcelsius
  • Drumpercent
  • Env Tempcelsius
  • Fanpercent
  • Heaterpercent
  • Heating Status
  • Set Valuecelsius