NORMON GUIDE & DOCUMENTATION

Official documentation for NORMON Ai+ (Windows Edition). Learn how to install, configure, connect your roasting machine, and start roasting professionally.

Contents

1. Start Guide

1.1 Introduction

NORMON Ai+ is a professional, cross-platform roasting and roast-logging system designed for all coffee roaster brands. This guide explains how to install and use the Windows version.

1.2 System Requirements

  • Windows 10 or Windows 11
  • Intel/AMD 64-bit processor
  • Minimum 4 GB RAM
  • Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime
  • 500 MB free storage

1.3 Installation

  1. Download the installer from: https://norcofeeroaster.com/tutorial-normon/
  2. Run the installer
  3. Launch NORMON Ai+ from Start Menu or Desktop

1.4 First Launch

On first launch you will see modules:

  • Roast Log (BT/ET/ROR live chart)
  • Inventory
  • Cupping Note
  • Firmware Tools
  • Communication Setup

2. Release Notes

NORMON Ai+ receives continuous updates including new features, performance improvements, UI enhancements, and device compatibility upgrades.

Complete release notes available at:
https://norcofeeroaster.com/normon-release-notes

  • New roasting features
  • UI/UX improvements
  • Stability enhancements
  • Bug fixes
  • Firmware tool updates

3. Platforms

3.1 Windows

  • Native WPF application
  • Live BT/ET/ROR
  • Control sliders supported
  • HTTP, TCP, RTU protocol
  • Firmware Flashing (ESP32 & Arduino)

3.2 macOS

Runs via MAUI/Avalonia version with Chart.js roasting engine and WKWebView modules.

3.3 Android

  • WebView architecture
  • Live roasting using Chart.js
  • Local CSV roast log
  • Firmware ESP32 via Wi-Fi

3.4 iOS & iPadOS

WKWebView-based roasting UI with full responsive charts and CSV export features.

4. Connecting Your Machine

NORMON Ai+ supports three communication protocols:

4.1 HTTP

  • Most stable
  • Recommended for ESP32-based roasters
  • Low latency
  • Reliable slider control & event triggering

4.2 TCP

Direct socket connection. Stability depends on firmware mapping and byte structure.

  • Used for custom devices
  • Requires correct register/buffer mapping
  • Potential BT/ET swap if firmware not aligned

4.3 Modbus RTU

  • Industrial-grade stability
  • COM port communication
  • Supports BT/ET and all control parameters
  • Ideal for Arduino, RS485, ESP32 RTU mode

4.4 Setup Steps

  1. Open Setup Communication Protocol
  2. Select: HTTP / TCP / RTU
  3. Configure:
    • IP Address (HTTP/TCP)
    • COM Port (RTU)
    • Baud Rate / Data Bits / Parity
    • Timeout
  4. Click Connect
  5. Observe BT/ET values

5. Start Roasting

5.1 Preheat

Monitor BT/ET during warm-up. NORMON Ai+ supports negative time for preheat profiling.

5.2 Charge

Click CHARGE when beans enter drum. Timer starts at 00:00 and ROR calculation begins.

5.3 Roasting Phase

  • Live BT/ET/ROR update
  • Event markers: Turning Point, Dry End, First Crack, Second Crack
  • Real-time control sliders (if supported by machine)
  • Auto Charge & Auto Drop options

5.4 Drop

Click DROP when reaching desired roast level. Cooling phase begins automatically.

5.5 Save Roast Log

After pressing STOP, roast is saved to:

Documents/NORMON Ai+/Roastlog/

CSV includes all temperature data, ROR, events, and metadata.

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