Temperature Controller for Charcoal Barrel Smoker 20 CFM

This PID controller is for controlling the temperature of a barrel smoker or the Weber Smokey Mountain. This system contains a 20 CFM blower that is more powerful than the other system we offer. It can bring the temperature of the Weber Smokey Mountain to above 300F.  It is also suitable for large barrel smoker that burns more fuel than the Kamado style smoker. Developed by industrial control engineers, this controller utilizes an advanced AI (artificial intelligence) enhanced PID algorithm that can hold the cooking temperature within a tight range and prevent temperature overshooting from disturbance such as opening/closing the pit lid, wind, sun, and ambient temperature drops.

The system includes:

1.  Controller with artificial intelligent enhanced PID control program,  It has bright LED for out door use. It has a built-in buzzer that can be set for both low limit and high limit alarm. This controller has been tested for many commonly used smokers with excellent feedback. Most customers found that there is no need to tune. Just set the temperature and run. 
2. AC to 12VDC adapter with 1A maximum output.
3. K type thermocouple with alligator clip that can be easily attached to the rack.
4. A snap-on 20 CFM blower that can be installed on many smoker pit without using any adapter. The requirement is that the mounting hole should be less than 1.85 (48 mm) at the maximum dimension. This unique design (patent pending) is much easier to install than the other products on the market. Click here to see how easy it is to install or remove the blower.  If the snap-on spring can't be used, the flange of the blower also has four mounting hole screw mounting. The blower has built-in shutter that completely blocks the draft when the fan motor stops.
5. 6" of High temperature aluminum foil tape for blocking unused venting holes.

Specifications:

AC adapter	100-240V, 50/60Hz input. 12 VDC, 1 Amp output
Power consumption	<8W. Draws about 0.39A current with 20CFM blower.
Accuracy	0.2% full scale
SSR output for Fan	12VDC, 1 Amp
LED display	0.39 inch tall, Bright red
Alarm	Two set points with buzzer sound
Sensor	K type thermocouple with 6 ft (2 meters) cable.  -300~550°F (-200~300°C)
Control Mode	PID, On/off, Limit
Controller Operating Temperature	0~160°F (-20 ~ 70°C)
Controller dimension	2.8x3.5x1.2" (70x90x30mm)
Blower maximum flow rating	20CFM
Blower opening	1.2x1.6" (30x40 mm)
Maximum venting hole size for snap-on mounting	1.85" (48 mm)
Flange outer dimension	2.0x2.5" (49x62mm)
Flange mounting hole distance	34x53mm
Flange mounting hole size	3 mm

Warranty: 90 days.

 

Included in the kit (the sensor shown is TC-K6A. Probe TC-K3MM-C is also available)

 

TC-K6A	TC-K3MM-C

Click here for user guide
Click here for instruction manual
Click here for blower installation guide