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Experimental Rostoc Compatibility with Santoker R Series USB

Experimentalby Santoker

Does Rostoc support the Santoker R Series USB?

Rostoc lists experimental compatibility for the Santoker R Series USB via USB serial (9600 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 Santoker R Series USB connects to Rostoc via USB serial (9600 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 "Santoker R Series USB" 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

Data logging only

Rostoc can read this machine for roast logging, but does not currently expose machine controls for it.

Specifications

Roaster typeDrum
HeatingUnknown
Setup typeCENTER 301 Serial
ConnectionUSB Serial

Data streams

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

  • Bean Tempcelsius
  • Env Tempcelsius