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Auber Dual Probe PID (Programming) Question?

Started by TestRocket, October 02, 2010, 02:28:50 PM

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TestRocket

I've only used my PID three times so far and haven't had a problem but I have wondered if I made a mistake in programming it and then changed a step that it hasn't gotten to will it restart from the beginning.

For instance:
Step 1 (preheat to 250 for 1 hr)
Step 2 (lower temp to a cooking temp of 220)
Step 3 (stay at 220 until and IT of 190)
Step 4 (drop cabinet to 150 and hold for 5 hrs) (safety only, I'll be watching)
Step 5 (0)
Step 6 (0)

So if after 5-6 hours the PID is in step 2 (cooking at 220 until an IT of 190) and I want to change or delete step 4 will I just be restarting the program?

If the answer is no then all is well but if it is yes I guess I should completely reprogram and set:
Step 1 (cook at 220 until and IT of 190)
Step 2 (drop cabinet to 150 and hold for 5 hrs) (safety only, I'll be watching)

So which is it?

HawkeyeSmokes

In your example, you can change or delete step 4 without the PID restarting your programming.

It will continue from the point it is at when you make your change.
HawkeyeSmokes

TestRocket

Thank you HawkeyeSmokes,

I have wondered about changing the program after its started since day one and only think about it when it's doing it's thing, as it is right now with two pork shoulders (one about 6 lbs and the other about 8 lbs).

This may help out others as well?