Pellet Controller - FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main differences between the V1 and V2 Pellet Controller?

What does duty-cycle refer to?

What does the battery % refer to?

What is the expected RTC battery life?

What will happen if I do not replace the RTC battery after it dies?

What are the dimensions of the Pellet Controller?

What is the maximum current draw of the Pellet Controller?

Where should the Pellet Controller’s grounding wire be connected?

Where should the “FAN 2” wires be connected if my pellet grill does not have a 2nd fan?

What is the current draw of the Pellet Controller when it is powered off?

When should I perform a Hard Factory Reset vs. a Soft Factory Reset?

When does an automatic OTA update happen?

When does Drive Recovery happen and under what conditions?

Why is the S1G logo not showing?

Why is there no USB-C port on my controller?

Why does the Pellet Controller change the selected view without me pressing anything?

How many Pellet Controller profiles are there?

How many Probe Types are supported?

How can I create a custom Pellet Controller profile?

How long does it take to ignite the Pellet Controller?

How long does it take for the Pellet Controller to reach the setpoint?

How long does it take for the Pellet Controller to cool down completely?

Can I use the Pellet Controller on a pellet grill that is not in the list of profiles?

Can I control the Pit Temperature with the FireBoard Pulse?

Can I use the Pellet Controller without Bluetooth or Wi-Fi?

Can I use the Pellet Controller without the FireBoard app?

Can I use the Pellet Controller without a FireBoard account?

Can I use the Pellet Controller on a non-pellet grill, such as a MasterBuilt gravity-fed charcoal grill?

Can I ignite the Pellet Controller remotely?

Can I shutdown the Pellet Controller remotely?

Is there calibration on the Probe Ports?

Is there calibration on the Pit Probe?

Is the Pellet Controller waterproof?