This PID controller is for controlling the temperature of charcoal smokers. It will regulate the on/off time interval of a 12 VDC blower to stabilize the temperature in the charcoal 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 disturbances such as opening/closing the pit lid, wind, sun, and ambient temperature drops. It has a built-in solid state relay that can drive a 12 VDC operated blower up to 60CFM. It has a built-in buzzer that can be set for both low limit and high limit alarm. The system includes the controller, the AC to 12VDC adapter, and a K type thermocouple. Also included is a power plug that fits the control output jack. Users need to install the plug to a 12 VDC operated blower with adequate wind speed (5 CFM Fan is the most common for a small smoker).
Specifications:
| AC adapter |
100-240V, 50/60Hz input. 12 VDC, 1 Amp output |
| Power consumption |
<2W |
| Sampling rate |
4 samples/sec |
| Accuracy |
0.2% full scale |
| Display range |
-320~2400°F, or -200~1300°C |
| SSR output for Fan |
12VDC, 1 Amp* |
| LED display |
0.39 inch, red |
| Alarm |
Two set points with buzzer sound |
| Sensor |
K type thermocouple with 6 ft (2 meters) cable.
TC-K6A: -300~900°F (-200~482 °C).
TC-K3MM-C: -300~900°F (-200~482 °C) ** |
| Control Mode |
PID, On/off, Limit |
| Operating Temperature |
0~160°F (-20 ~ 70°C) |
| Dimension |
2.8x3.5x1.2" (70x90x30mm) |
• Warranty: 1 year for controller and blower, 90 days for sensor
* Up to 3 Amp can be supplied when more powerful power supply is used
** Eight other types of thermocouple can also be accepted
Bottom View
Included in the System (the sensor shown is TC-K6A. Probe TC-K3MM-C is also available).
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Click here for Instruction Manual
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Note: we only carry adapters for two major plugs used world wide: NEMA1-15 and CEE7/16. For US and most international orders we will ship adapter for NEMA1-15 by default. For European continental countries we will ship adapter for CEE7/16. Customer in some countries may need to find a plug converter in local electronic store to make the adapter fit into their socket.
This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 29 January, 2014.
