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1 files changed, 8 insertions, 4 deletions
diff --git a/config/example.cfg b/config/example.cfg
index 86184076..ae8c3b9a 100644
--- a/config/example.cfg
+++ b/config/example.cfg
@@ -186,11 +186,15 @@ pid_Kd: 114
# The minimum temperature (in Celsius) at which extruder move
# commands may be issued. The default is 170 Celsius.
min_temp: 0
-# Minimum temperature in Celsius (mcu will shutdown if not
-# met). This parameter must be provided.
max_temp: 210
-# Maximum temperature (mcu will shutdown if temperature is above
-# this value). This parameter must be provided.
+# The maximum range of valid temperatures (in Celsius) that the
+# heater must remain within. This controls a safety feature
+# implemented in the micro-controller code - should the measured
+# temperature ever fall outside this range then the micro-controller
+# will go into a shutdown state. This check can help detect some
+# heater and sensor hardware failures. Set this range just wide
+# enough so that reasonable temperatures do not result in an
+# error. These parameters must be provided.
# The heater_bed section describes a heated bed (if present - omit
# section if not present).