Meatender Trapezoid Control Board for Pit Boss Tailgater/Lexington/Classic/Austin — 9-Temp, Smoke Mode

The Meatender Trapezoid Control Board is a drop-in replacement controller designed to restore full temperature control and OEM cooking programs for compatible Pit Boss Copper Series pellet grills.

This replacement circuit board (replacement part number CAT-02-PG-AMP) works with multiple Pit Boss Copper models—Tailgater PB340TGW1, Lexington 500 PB500LXW1, Classic PB700FBW2, Austin XL PB1000XLW1, and Matte Black PB440FB1 (not compatible with Onyx Edition). It replaces the thermostat and control electronics so your grill regains reliable temperature management, pellet feeding modes, and built-in cooking programs.

How does the controller restore my grill’s temperature accuracy?

The Meatender trapezoid control board manages the grill’s RTD probe input and the auger/fan/igniter outputs to maintain stable cooking temperatures. It offers nine settable temperature points and a dedicated smoke mode to hold low, consistent temps for long cooks.

• 9 cooking temperatures from 200°F to 500°F for grilling to searing
• RTD probe compatible via plug-and-play JST SM-2P connection
• Meat probe jack (3.5mm TS) for internal food monitoring
• Dedicated smoke “P” setting with eight pellet feeding options

What cooking versatility and programs are included?

This board supports one universal control program plus four OEM-style programs tailored to the Pit Boss Copper Series, giving you quick access to common cooking profiles. The unit provides 8-in-1 cooking modes so you can smoke, bake, braise, roast, grill, barbecue, char-grill, and sear without swapping controllers.

• Four built-in OEM programs optimized for Copper Series grills
• Universal mode for the listed compatible models
• Prime function to feed pellets quickly for heat recovery or stronger smoke
• 8 cooking modes covering most pellet grill techniques

Will the new circuit board protect my grill’s electronics better than the original?

The Meatender control board includes a redesigned circuit protection layer to reduce the risk of controller burnout from ignitor rod shorts or other electrical faults. This protective design helps extend controller life and prevents common failure points under irregular loads.

• Improved circuit protection against igniter short circuits
• Plug-and-play Molex 2-pin connectors for power, auger, fan, and igniter
• Operating power and max consumption tuned for Pit Boss specs
• Compatible with 110–120V AC / 60Hz household supply

How easy is installation and what are the technical specs?

Installation is straightforward for users comfortable accessing the control housing; connectors are plug-and-play and match the original harness. Technical specifications are tuned to match OEM requirements to avoid compatibility problems.

• Input Voltage: 110V–120V AC / 60Hz; Max Power 280W–350W
• Operating Power: 50W–75W; Plug-and-play connector types included
• Compatible with the listed Pit Boss Copper models (not Onyx Edition)
• Includes Prime function and multiple pellet-feed options for smoke control

Who is this for: The Meatender Trapezoid Control Board is intended for Pit Boss Copper Series owners whose Tailgater, Lexington, Classic, Austin XL, or Matte Black grill has a failed or unreliable controller and who want an OEM-style replacement with improved circuit protection and full cooking program functionality. It’s ideal for DIY grill techs, backyard cooks who rely on consistent pellet control, and anyone restoring a Pit Boss pellet grill to factory-like performance.