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3. Roastery Control (Plant view)

Roastery control is your mission control — a visual map of the roastery with live data streaming from the PLC (the controller running your physical equipment). It's the default page after you sign in.

What you see​

 ┌──────────┐
 ┌───────┐ │ Roaster 2│ ┌───────┐
 │ Silo 3│──────▶│ 72% │────────▶│ Cell 7│
 │ 12.4t │ └──────────┘ │ 3.2t │
 └───────┘ └───────┘
 │ ▲
 ▼ │
 ┌───────┐ ════ transport ════ ┌───────┐
 │ Scale │ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─│ Cooler│
 └───────┘ └───────┘
  • Nodes represent equipment — silos, roasters, scales, coolers, valves, buttons, and cells.
  • Lines (edges) show the direction material can flow between nodes.
  • Colours, labels, and values reflect live PLC readings: weights, status, and alarms.
  • Clicking a node opens its quickview with details, controls, and configuration.

Reading live data​

The plant view is real-time. Values update automatically as your equipment reports new readings — no need to refresh.

Interacting with the plant​

ActionHow
Pan & zoomDrag the background; use the on-screen zoom controls
Open asset detailsClick any plant node
Control equipmentUse on-screen buttons (only if your role allows)
See active alarmsAlarms surface directly on the map and in the alarm list
Focus a zoneUse zone filters to focus on green / roast / grind / pack areas

The asset quickview & detail page​

Clicking a node opens its quickview. For a full-screen view with all configuration and history, open the plant asset page for that node.

Cell quickview — common tasks​

From a cell node you can typically:

  • See the current recipe and inventory weight
  • View the lots inside the cell
  • Block input or output (with a reason) for maintenance
  • Dose a manual amount
  • Assign or change the recipe for an empty cell

Warning. Blocking a cell, dosing manually, or pressing on-screen control buttons drives real equipment. Always follow your site's safety procedures and only operate equipment you are authorised and trained to use.

Live dosing​

When the plant is actively dosing a blend, Roasthubs can show live dosing information so operators can watch component weights land in real time.

Permissions​

  • Viewing the plant map is available to signed-in users.
  • Operating equipment (manual controls, blocking, dosing) requires the appropriate PLC management permission. If buttons are greyed out or missing, your role doesn't include control rights.

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