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April 13th, 2016, 8:09 pm
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I've had a new 640 for about 3 months. I have read many posts about people questioning the temp in the pit is different than the readout. Some post think its the probe that is bad, others the firmware. How can you tell if you have a problem or need to update the firmware?

April 13th, 2016, 9:18 pm
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If you have a YS640 with the thermocouple on the hopper wall, the latest firmware is U29.

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April 21st, 2016, 7:41 pm
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June 26th, 2016, 11:35 am
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I have an older YS640 with the thermocouple mounted horizontally on the back wall, are there up dates for this version???

June 26th, 2016, 11:37 am
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U26 is the latest version for this configuration.

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October 6th, 2016, 1:39 pm
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Silly question but how do you see what version of firmware you have. Have a YS640 that I bought last month.

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October 6th, 2016, 1:47 pm
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The version of firmware is displayed for 2 seconds after flipping the power switch to the ON position.

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November 27th, 2016, 12:23 pm
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What is the firmware version as of 11/01/16?

November 27th, 2016, 2:49 pm
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You didn't specify which cooker.

YS480 R37
YS540 U29
YS1500 B20

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February 20th, 2017, 5:06 pm
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How do you get and install a firmware update on a ys 640 with temp probe on inside hopper wall

February 20th, 2017, 6:42 pm
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Send an email to Yoder specifying your build date and serial number. If possible on your unit you pay and they send you a unit to do it. You have to open the hopper wall and connect a box and it will do it. Then you send the box back.

February 20th, 2017, 7:05 pm
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Fill out this form: download/TSB/Pellet%20Grill%20Programer%20Payment%20Agreement%20-%20Yoder%20Smokers.pdf and fax it in to us, and make sure to include the current firmware version. installed on your cooker. It is displayed for 2 seconds after flipping the power switch to the ON position.

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September 11th, 2018, 4:35 pm
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How would you get and introduce a firmware refresh on a ys 640 with temp test on inside container divider

September 11th, 2018, 8:15 pm
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davewilley wrote:How would you get and introduce a firmware refresh on a ys 640 with temp test on inside container divider


Not quite sure what you are asking. Would you elaborate please?

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April 23rd, 2019, 2:39 pm
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What is the latest version of firmware for a YS-640 manufactured in 2018?

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April 23rd, 2019, 3:01 pm
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November 15th, 2022, 2:42 pm
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I’m checking to see what the latest firmware update is for a YS480 with probe on back wall. Mine is showing R34 but looks like maybe the updates are up to R 37 possibly. Thanks, Stan

November 16th, 2022, 11:38 am
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R34 is the latest firmware for YS480's that have the thermocouple located on the back wall. R37 is the latest firmware for thermocouples mounted on the side wall.

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