Merge pull request #3117 from Blue-Marlin/thermal-protection

Improve the descriptions for THERMAL_PROTECTION

Marlin/Configuration.h

@@ -280,16 +280,15 @@ Here are some standard links for getting your machine calibrated:
 //===========================================================================
 
 /**
- * Thermal Runaway Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+ * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
  * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
  *
  * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
  * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
  * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
  *
- * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
- * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long,
- * the firmware will halt as a safety precaution.
+ * If you get "Thermal Runaway" or "Heating failed" errors the
+ * details can be tuned in Configuration_adv.h
  */
 
 #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS // Enable thermal protection for all extruders

Marlin/Configuration_adv.h

@@ -17,6 +17,20 @@
 /**
  * Thermal Protection parameters
  */
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+   * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
+   *
+   * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
+   * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
+   * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
+   *
+   * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
+   * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long (period),
+   * the firmware will halt the machine as a safety precaution.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Thermal Runaway" increase THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS and/or THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD 40        // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS 4     // Degrees Celsius
@@ -26,11 +40,19 @@
    * WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD to expire, and if the temperature hasn't increased by WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
    * degrees, the machine is halted, requiring a hard reset. This test restarts with any M104/M109,
    * but only if the current temperature is far enough below the target for a reliable test.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Heating failed" increase WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD and/or decrease WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
+   * WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE should not be below 2.
    */
   #define WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD 16                // Seconds
   #define WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE 4               // Degrees Celsius
 #endif
 
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection parameters for the bed
+   * are like the above for the hotends.
+   * WATCH_TEMP_BED_PERIOD and WATCH_TEMP_BED_INCREASE are not imlemented now.
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_PERIOD 20    // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_HYSTERESIS 2 // Degrees Celsius

Marlin/example_configurations/Felix/Configuration.h

@@ -262,16 +262,15 @@ Here are some standard links for getting your machine calibrated:
 //===========================================================================
 
 /**
- * Thermal Runaway Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+ * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
  * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
  *
  * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
  * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
  * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
  *
- * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
- * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long,
- * the firmware will halt as a safety precaution.
+ * If you get "Thermal Runaway" or "Heating failed" errors the
+ * details can be tuned in Configuration_adv.h
  */
 
 #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS // Enable thermal protection for all extruders

Marlin/example_configurations/Felix/Configuration_DUAL.h

@@ -259,16 +259,15 @@ Here are some standard links for getting your machine calibrated:
 //===========================================================================
 
 /**
- * Thermal Runaway Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+ * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
  * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
  *
  * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
  * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
  * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
  *
- * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
- * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long,
- * the firmware will halt as a safety precaution.
+ * If you get "Thermal Runaway" or "Heating failed" errors the
+ * details can be tuned in Configuration_adv.h
  */
 
 #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS // Enable thermal protection for all extruders

Marlin/example_configurations/Felix/Configuration_adv.h

@@ -17,6 +17,20 @@
 /**
  * Thermal Protection parameters
  */
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+   * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
+   *
+   * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
+   * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
+   * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
+   *
+   * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
+   * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long (period),
+   * the firmware will halt the machine as a safety precaution.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Thermal Runaway" increase THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS and/or THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD 40        // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS 4     // Degrees Celsius
@@ -26,11 +40,19 @@
    * WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD to expire, and if the temperature hasn't increased by WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
    * degrees, the machine is halted, requiring a hard reset. This test restarts with any M104/M109,
    * but only if the current temperature is far enough below the target for a reliable test.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Heating failed" increase WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD and/or decrease WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
+   * WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE should not be below 2.
    */
   #define WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD 16                // Seconds
   #define WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE 4               // Degrees Celsius
 #endif
 
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection parameters for the bed
+   * are like the above for the hotends.
+   * WATCH_TEMP_BED_PERIOD and WATCH_TEMP_BED_INCREASE are not imlemented now.
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_PERIOD 20    // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_HYSTERESIS 2 // Degrees Celsius

Marlin/example_configurations/Hephestos/Configuration.h

@@ -272,16 +272,15 @@ Here are some standard links for getting your machine calibrated:
 //===========================================================================
 
 /**
- * Thermal Runaway Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+ * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
  * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
  *
  * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
  * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
  * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
  *
- * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
- * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long,
- * the firmware will halt as a safety precaution.
+ * If you get "Thermal Runaway" or "Heating failed" errors the
+ * details can be tuned in Configuration_adv.h
  */
 
 #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS // Enable thermal protection for all extruders

Marlin/example_configurations/Hephestos/Configuration_adv.h

@@ -17,6 +17,20 @@
 /**
  * Thermal Protection parameters
  */
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+   * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
+   *
+   * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
+   * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
+   * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
+   *
+   * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
+   * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long (period),
+   * the firmware will halt the machine as a safety precaution.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Thermal Runaway" increase THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS and/or THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD 40        // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS 4     // Degrees Celsius
@@ -26,11 +40,19 @@
    * WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD to expire, and if the temperature hasn't increased by WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
    * degrees, the machine is halted, requiring a hard reset. This test restarts with any M104/M109,
    * but only if the current temperature is far enough below the target for a reliable test.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Heating failed" increase WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD and/or decrease WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
+   * WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE should not be below 2.
    */
   #define WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD 16                // Seconds
   #define WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE 4               // Degrees Celsius
 #endif
 
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection parameters for the bed
+   * are like the above for the hotends.
+   * WATCH_TEMP_BED_PERIOD and WATCH_TEMP_BED_INCREASE are not imlemented now.
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_PERIOD 20    // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_HYSTERESIS 2 // Degrees Celsius

Marlin/example_configurations/Hephestos_2/Configuration.h

@@ -275,16 +275,15 @@ Here are some standard links for getting your machine calibrated:
 //===========================================================================
 
 /**
- * Thermal Runaway Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+ * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
  * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
  *
  * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
  * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
  * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
  *
- * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
- * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long,
- * the firmware will halt as a safety precaution.
+ * If you get "Thermal Runaway" or "Heating failed" errors the
+ * details can be tuned in Configuration_adv.h
  */
 
 #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS // Enable thermal protection for all extruders

Marlin/example_configurations/Hephestos_2/Configuration_adv.h

@@ -17,6 +17,20 @@
 /**
  * Thermal Protection parameters
  */
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+   * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
+   *
+   * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
+   * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
+   * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
+   *
+   * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
+   * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long (period),
+   * the firmware will halt the machine as a safety precaution.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Thermal Runaway" increase THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS and/or THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD 40        // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS 4     // Degrees Celsius
@@ -26,11 +40,19 @@
    * WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD to expire, and if the temperature hasn't increased by WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
    * degrees, the machine is halted, requiring a hard reset. This test restarts with any M104/M109,
    * but only if the current temperature is far enough below the target for a reliable test.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Heating failed" increase WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD and/or decrease WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
+   * WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE should not be below 2.
    */
   #define WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD 16                // Seconds
   #define WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE 4               // Degrees Celsius
 #endif
 
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection parameters for the bed
+   * are like the above for the hotends.
+   * WATCH_TEMP_BED_PERIOD and WATCH_TEMP_BED_INCREASE are not imlemented now.
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_PERIOD 20    // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_HYSTERESIS 2 // Degrees Celsius

Marlin/example_configurations/K8200/Configuration.h

@@ -295,16 +295,15 @@ Here are some standard links for getting your machine calibrated:
 //===========================================================================
 
 /**
- * Thermal Runaway Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+ * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
  * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
  *
  * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
  * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
  * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
  *
- * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
- * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long,
- * the firmware will halt as a safety precaution.
+ * If you get "Thermal Runaway" or "Heating failed" errors the
+ * details can be tuned in Configuration_adv.h
  */
 
 #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS // Enable thermal protection for all extruders

Marlin/example_configurations/K8200/Configuration_adv.h

@@ -22,6 +22,20 @@
 /**
  * Thermal Protection parameters
  */
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+   * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
+   *
+   * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
+   * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
+   * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
+   *
+   * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
+   * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long (period),
+   * the firmware will halt the machine as a safety precaution.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Thermal Runaway" increase THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS and/or THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD 60        // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS 8     // Degrees Celsius
@@ -31,11 +45,19 @@
    * WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD to expire, and if the temperature hasn't increased by WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
    * degrees, the machine is halted, requiring a hard reset. This test restarts with any M104/M109,
    * but only if the current temperature is far enough below the target for a reliable test.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Heating failed" increase WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD and/or decrease WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
+   * WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE should not be below 2.
    */
   #define WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD 30                // Seconds
   #define WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE 4               // Degrees Celsius
 #endif
 
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection parameters for the bed
+   * are like the above for the hotends.
+   * WATCH_TEMP_BED_PERIOD and WATCH_TEMP_BED_INCREASE are not imlemented now.
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_PERIOD 20    // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_HYSTERESIS 2 // Degrees Celsius

Marlin/example_configurations/RepRapWorld/Megatronics/Configuration.h

@@ -280,16 +280,15 @@ Here are some standard links for getting your machine calibrated:
 //===========================================================================
 
 /**
- * Thermal Runaway Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+ * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
  * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
  *
  * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
  * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
  * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
  *
- * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
- * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long,
- * the firmware will halt as a safety precaution.
+ * If you get "Thermal Runaway" or "Heating failed" errors the
+ * details can be tuned in Configuration_adv.h
  */
 
 #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS // Enable thermal protection for all extruders

Marlin/example_configurations/RigidBot/Configuration.h

@@ -274,16 +274,15 @@ Here are some standard links for getting your machine calibrated:
 //===========================================================================
 
 /**
- * Thermal Runaway Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+ * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
  * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
  *
  * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
  * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
  * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
  *
- * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
- * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long,
- * the firmware will halt as a safety precaution.
+ * If you get "Thermal Runaway" or "Heating failed" errors the
+ * details can be tuned in Configuration_adv.h
  */
 
 #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS // Enable thermal protection for all extruders

Marlin/example_configurations/RigidBot/Configuration_adv.h

@@ -17,6 +17,20 @@
 /**
  * Thermal Protection parameters
  */
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+   * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
+   *
+   * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
+   * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
+   * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
+   *
+   * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
+   * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long (period),
+   * the firmware will halt the machine as a safety precaution.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Thermal Runaway" increase THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS and/or THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD 40        // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS 4     // Degrees Celsius
@@ -26,11 +40,19 @@
    * WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD to expire, and if the temperature hasn't increased by WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
    * degrees, the machine is halted, requiring a hard reset. This test restarts with any M104/M109,
    * but only if the current temperature is far enough below the target for a reliable test.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Heating failed" increase WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD and/or decrease WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
+   * WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE should not be below 2.
    */
   #define WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD 16                // Seconds
   #define WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE 4               // Degrees Celsius
 #endif
 
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection parameters for the bed
+   * are like the above for the hotends.
+   * WATCH_TEMP_BED_PERIOD and WATCH_TEMP_BED_INCREASE are not imlemented now.
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_PERIOD 20    // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_HYSTERESIS 2 // Degrees Celsius

Marlin/example_configurations/SCARA/Configuration.h

@@ -288,16 +288,15 @@ Here are some standard links for getting your machine calibrated:
 //===========================================================================
 
 /**
- * Thermal Runaway Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+ * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
  * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
  *
  * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
  * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
  * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
  *
- * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
- * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long,
- * the firmware will halt as a safety precaution.
+ * If you get "Thermal Runaway" or "Heating failed" errors the
+ * details can be tuned in Configuration_adv.h
  */
 
 #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS // Enable thermal protection for all extruders

Marlin/example_configurations/SCARA/Configuration_adv.h

@@ -17,6 +17,20 @@
 /**
  * Thermal Protection parameters
  */
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+   * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
+   *
+   * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
+   * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
+   * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
+   *
+   * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
+   * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long (period),
+   * the firmware will halt the machine as a safety precaution.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Thermal Runaway" increase THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS and/or THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD 40        // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS 4     // Degrees Celsius
@@ -26,11 +40,19 @@
    * WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD to expire, and if the temperature hasn't increased by WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
    * degrees, the machine is halted, requiring a hard reset. This test restarts with any M104/M109,
    * but only if the current temperature is far enough below the target for a reliable test.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Heating failed" increase WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD and/or decrease WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
+   * WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE should not be below 2.
    */
   #define WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD 16                // Seconds
   #define WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE 4               // Degrees Celsius
 #endif
 
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection parameters for the bed
+   * are like the above for the hotends.
+   * WATCH_TEMP_BED_PERIOD and WATCH_TEMP_BED_INCREASE are not imlemented now.
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_PERIOD 20    // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_HYSTERESIS 2 // Degrees Celsius

Marlin/example_configurations/TAZ4/Configuration.h

@@ -300,16 +300,15 @@ Here are some standard links for getting your machine calibrated:
 //===========================================================================
 
 /**
- * Thermal Runaway Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+ * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
  * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
  *
  * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
  * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
  * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
  *
- * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
- * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long,
- * the firmware will halt as a safety precaution.
+ * If you get "Thermal Runaway" or "Heating failed" errors the
+ * details can be tuned in Configuration_adv.h
  */
 
 #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS // Enable thermal protection for all extruders

Marlin/example_configurations/TAZ4/Configuration_adv.h

@@ -17,6 +17,20 @@
 /**
  * Thermal Protection parameters
  */
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+   * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
+   *
+   * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
+   * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
+   * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
+   *
+   * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
+   * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long (period),
+   * the firmware will halt the machine as a safety precaution.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Thermal Runaway" increase THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS and/or THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD 40        // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS 4     // Degrees Celsius
@@ -26,11 +40,19 @@
    * WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD to expire, and if the temperature hasn't increased by WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
    * degrees, the machine is halted, requiring a hard reset. This test restarts with any M104/M109,
    * but only if the current temperature is far enough below the target for a reliable test.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Heating failed" increase WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD and/or decrease WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
+   * WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE should not be below 2.
    */
   #define WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD 16                // Seconds
   #define WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE 4               // Degrees Celsius
 #endif
 
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection parameters for the bed
+   * are like the above for the hotends.
+   * WATCH_TEMP_BED_PERIOD and WATCH_TEMP_BED_INCREASE are not imlemented now.
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_PERIOD 20    // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_HYSTERESIS 2 // Degrees Celsius

Marlin/example_configurations/WITBOX/Configuration.h

@@ -272,16 +272,15 @@ Here are some standard links for getting your machine calibrated:
 //===========================================================================
 
 /**
- * Thermal Runaway Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+ * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
  * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
  *
  * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
  * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
  * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
  *
- * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
- * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long,
- * the firmware will halt as a safety precaution.
+ * If you get "Thermal Runaway" or "Heating failed" errors the
+ * details can be tuned in Configuration_adv.h
  */
 
 #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS // Enable thermal protection for all extruders

Marlin/example_configurations/WITBOX/Configuration_adv.h

@@ -17,6 +17,20 @@
 /**
  * Thermal Protection parameters
  */
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+   * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
+   *
+   * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
+   * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
+   * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
+   *
+   * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
+   * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long (period),
+   * the firmware will halt the machine as a safety precaution.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Thermal Runaway" increase THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS and/or THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD 40        // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS 4     // Degrees Celsius
@@ -26,11 +40,19 @@
    * WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD to expire, and if the temperature hasn't increased by WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
    * degrees, the machine is halted, requiring a hard reset. This test restarts with any M104/M109,
    * but only if the current temperature is far enough below the target for a reliable test.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Heating failed" increase WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD and/or decrease WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
+   * WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE should not be below 2.
    */
   #define WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD 16                // Seconds
   #define WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE 4               // Degrees Celsius
 #endif
 
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection parameters for the bed
+   * are like the above for the hotends.
+   * WATCH_TEMP_BED_PERIOD and WATCH_TEMP_BED_INCREASE are not imlemented now.
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_PERIOD 20    // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_HYSTERESIS 2 // Degrees Celsius

Marlin/example_configurations/adafruit/ST7565/Configuration.h

@@ -280,16 +280,15 @@ Here are some standard links for getting your machine calibrated:
 //===========================================================================
 
 /**
- * Thermal Runaway Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+ * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
  * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
  *
  * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
  * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
  * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
  *
- * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
- * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long,
- * the firmware will halt as a safety precaution.
+ * If you get "Thermal Runaway" or "Heating failed" errors the
+ * details can be tuned in Configuration_adv.h
  */
 
 #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS // Enable thermal protection for all extruders

Marlin/example_configurations/delta/biv2.5/Configuration.h

@@ -280,16 +280,15 @@ Here are some standard links for getting your machine calibrated:
 //===========================================================================
 
 /**
- * Thermal Runaway Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+ * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
  * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
  *
  * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
  * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
  * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
  *
- * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
- * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long,
- * the firmware will halt as a safety precaution.
+ * If you get "Thermal Runaway" or "Heating failed" errors the
+ * details can be tuned in Configuration_adv.h
  */
 
 #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS // Enable thermal protection for all extruders

Marlin/example_configurations/delta/biv2.5/Configuration_adv.h

@@ -17,6 +17,20 @@
 /**
  * Thermal Protection parameters
  */
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+   * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
+   *
+   * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
+   * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
+   * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
+   *
+   * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
+   * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long (period),
+   * the firmware will halt the machine as a safety precaution.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Thermal Runaway" increase THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS and/or THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD 40        // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS 4     // Degrees Celsius
@@ -26,11 +40,19 @@
    * WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD to expire, and if the temperature hasn't increased by WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
    * degrees, the machine is halted, requiring a hard reset. This test restarts with any M104/M109,
    * but only if the current temperature is far enough below the target for a reliable test.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Heating failed" increase WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD and/or decrease WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
+   * WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE should not be below 2.
    */
   #define WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD 16                // Seconds
   #define WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE 4               // Degrees Celsius
 #endif
 
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection parameters for the bed
+   * are like the above for the hotends.
+   * WATCH_TEMP_BED_PERIOD and WATCH_TEMP_BED_INCREASE are not imlemented now.
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_PERIOD 120   // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_HYSTERESIS 4 // Degrees Celsius

Marlin/example_configurations/delta/generic/Configuration.h

@@ -280,16 +280,15 @@ Here are some standard links for getting your machine calibrated:
 //===========================================================================
 
 /**
- * Thermal Runaway Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+ * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
  * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
  *
  * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
  * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
  * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
  *
- * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
- * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long,
- * the firmware will halt as a safety precaution.
+ * If you get "Thermal Runaway" or "Heating failed" errors the
+ * details can be tuned in Configuration_adv.h
  */
 
 #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS // Enable thermal protection for all extruders

Marlin/example_configurations/delta/generic/Configuration_adv.h

@@ -17,6 +17,20 @@
 /**
  * Thermal Protection parameters
  */
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+   * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
+   *
+   * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
+   * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
+   * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
+   *
+   * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
+   * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long (period),
+   * the firmware will halt the machine as a safety precaution.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Thermal Runaway" increase THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS and/or THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD 40        // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS 4     // Degrees Celsius
@@ -26,11 +40,19 @@
    * WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD to expire, and if the temperature hasn't increased by WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
    * degrees, the machine is halted, requiring a hard reset. This test restarts with any M104/M109,
    * but only if the current temperature is far enough below the target for a reliable test.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Heating failed" increase WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD and/or decrease WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
+   * WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE should not be below 2.
    */
   #define WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD 16                // Seconds
   #define WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE 4               // Degrees Celsius
 #endif
 
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection parameters for the bed
+   * are like the above for the hotends.
+   * WATCH_TEMP_BED_PERIOD and WATCH_TEMP_BED_INCREASE are not imlemented now.
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_PERIOD 20    // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_HYSTERESIS 2 // Degrees Celsius

Marlin/example_configurations/delta/kossel_mini/Configuration.h

@@ -280,16 +280,15 @@ Here are some standard links for getting your machine calibrated:
 //===========================================================================
 
 /**
- * Thermal Runaway Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+ * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
  * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
  *
  * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
  * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
  * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
  *
- * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
- * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long,
- * the firmware will halt as a safety precaution.
+ * If you get "Thermal Runaway" or "Heating failed" errors the
+ * details can be tuned in Configuration_adv.h
  */
 
 #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS // Enable thermal protection for all extruders

Marlin/example_configurations/delta/kossel_mini/Configuration_adv.h

@@ -17,6 +17,20 @@
 /**
  * Thermal Protection parameters
  */
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+   * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
+   *
+   * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
+   * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
+   * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
+   *
+   * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
+   * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long (period),
+   * the firmware will halt the machine as a safety precaution.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Thermal Runaway" increase THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS and/or THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD 40        // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS 4     // Degrees Celsius
@@ -26,11 +40,19 @@
    * WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD to expire, and if the temperature hasn't increased by WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
    * degrees, the machine is halted, requiring a hard reset. This test restarts with any M104/M109,
    * but only if the current temperature is far enough below the target for a reliable test.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Heating failed" increase WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD and/or decrease WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
+   * WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE should not be below 2.
    */
   #define WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD 16                // Seconds
   #define WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE 4               // Degrees Celsius
 #endif
 
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection parameters for the bed
+   * are like the above for the hotends.
+   * WATCH_TEMP_BED_PERIOD and WATCH_TEMP_BED_INCREASE are not imlemented now.
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_PERIOD 20    // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_HYSTERESIS 2 // Degrees Celsius

Marlin/example_configurations/delta/kossel_pro/Configuration.h

@@ -267,16 +267,15 @@ Here are some standard links for getting your machine calibrated:
 //===========================================================================
 
 /**
- * Thermal Runaway Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+ * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
  * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
  *
  * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
  * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
  * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
  *
- * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
- * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long,
- * the firmware will halt as a safety precaution.
+ * If you get "Thermal Runaway" or "Heating failed" errors the
+ * details can be tuned in Configuration_adv.h
  */
 
 #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS // Enable thermal protection for all extruders

Marlin/example_configurations/delta/kossel_pro/Configuration_adv.h

@@ -21,6 +21,20 @@
 /**
  * Thermal Protection parameters
  */
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+   * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
+   *
+   * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
+   * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
+   * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
+   *
+   * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
+   * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long (period),
+   * the firmware will halt the machine as a safety precaution.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Thermal Runaway" increase THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS and/or THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD 40        // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS 4     // Degrees Celsius
@@ -30,11 +44,19 @@
    * WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD to expire, and if the temperature hasn't increased by WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
    * degrees, the machine is halted, requiring a hard reset. This test restarts with any M104/M109,
    * but only if the current temperature is far enough below the target for a reliable test.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Heating failed" increase WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD and/or decrease WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
+   * WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE should not be below 2.
    */
   #define WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD 16                // Seconds
   #define WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE 4               // Degrees Celsius
 #endif
 
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection parameters for the bed
+   * are like the above for the hotends.
+   * WATCH_TEMP_BED_PERIOD and WATCH_TEMP_BED_INCREASE are not imlemented now.
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_PERIOD 20    // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_HYSTERESIS 2 // Degrees Celsius

Marlin/example_configurations/delta/kossel_xl/Configuration.h

@@ -308,16 +308,15 @@ Here are some standard links for getting your machine calibrated:
 //===========================================================================
 
 /**
- * Thermal Runaway Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+ * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
  * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
  *
  * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
  * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
  * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
  *
- * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
- * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long,
- * the firmware will halt as a safety precaution.
+ * If you get "Thermal Runaway" or "Heating failed" errors the
+ * details can be tuned in Configuration_adv.h
  */
 
 #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS // Enable thermal protection for all extruders

Marlin/example_configurations/delta/kossel_xl/Configuration_adv.h

@@ -17,6 +17,20 @@
 /**
  * Thermal Protection parameters
  */
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+   * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
+   *
+   * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
+   * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
+   * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
+   *
+   * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
+   * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long (period),
+   * the firmware will halt the machine as a safety precaution.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Thermal Runaway" increase THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS and/or THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD 40        // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS 4     // Degrees Celsius
@@ -26,11 +40,19 @@
    * WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD to expire, and if the temperature hasn't increased by WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
    * degrees, the machine is halted, requiring a hard reset. This test restarts with any M104/M109,
    * but only if the current temperature is far enough below the target for a reliable test.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Heating failed" increase WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD and/or decrease WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
+   * WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE should not be below 2.
    */
   #define WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD 16                // Seconds
   #define WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE 4               // Degrees Celsius
 #endif
 
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection parameters for the bed
+   * are like the above for the hotends.
+   * WATCH_TEMP_BED_PERIOD and WATCH_TEMP_BED_INCREASE are not imlemented now.
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_PERIOD 20    // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_HYSTERESIS 4 // Degrees Celsius

Marlin/example_configurations/makibox/Configuration.h

@@ -283,16 +283,15 @@ Here are some standard links for getting your machine calibrated:
 //===========================================================================
 
 /**
- * Thermal Runaway Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+ * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
  * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
  *
  * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
  * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
  * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
  *
- * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
- * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long,
- * the firmware will halt as a safety precaution.
+ * If you get "Thermal Runaway" or "Heating failed" errors the
+ * details can be tuned in Configuration_adv.h
  */
 
 #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS // Enable thermal protection for all extruders

Marlin/example_configurations/makibox/Configuration_adv.h

@@ -17,6 +17,20 @@
 /**
  * Thermal Protection parameters
  */
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+   * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
+   *
+   * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
+   * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
+   * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
+   *
+   * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
+   * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long (period),
+   * the firmware will halt the machine as a safety precaution.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Thermal Runaway" increase THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS and/or THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD 40        // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS 4     // Degrees Celsius
@@ -26,11 +40,19 @@
    * WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD to expire, and if the temperature hasn't increased by WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
    * degrees, the machine is halted, requiring a hard reset. This test restarts with any M104/M109,
    * but only if the current temperature is far enough below the target for a reliable test.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Heating failed" increase WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD and/or decrease WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
+   * WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE should not be below 2.
    */
   #define WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD 16                // Seconds
   #define WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE 4               // Degrees Celsius
 #endif
 
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection parameters for the bed
+   * are like the above for the hotends.
+   * WATCH_TEMP_BED_PERIOD and WATCH_TEMP_BED_INCREASE are not imlemented now.
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_PERIOD 20    // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_HYSTERESIS 2 // Degrees Celsius

Marlin/example_configurations/tvrrug/Round2/Configuration.h

@@ -270,16 +270,15 @@ Here are some standard links for getting your machine calibrated:
 //===========================================================================
 
 /**
- * Thermal Runaway Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+ * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
  * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
  *
  * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
  * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
  * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
  *
- * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
- * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long,
- * the firmware will halt as a safety precaution.
+ * If you get "Thermal Runaway" or "Heating failed" errors the
+ * details can be tuned in Configuration_adv.h
  */
 
 #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS // Enable thermal protection for all extruders

Marlin/example_configurations/tvrrug/Round2/Configuration_adv.h

@@ -17,6 +17,20 @@
 /**
  * Thermal Protection parameters
  */
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection protects your printer from damage and fire if a
+   * thermistor falls out or temperature sensors fail in any way.
+   *
+   * The issue: If a thermistor falls out or a temperature sensor fails,
+   * Marlin can no longer sense the actual temperature. Since a disconnected
+   * thermistor reads as a low temperature, the firmware will keep the heater on.
+   *
+   * The solution: Once the temperature reaches the target, start observing.
+   * If the temperature stays too far below the target (hysteresis) for too long (period),
+   * the firmware will halt the machine as a safety precaution.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Thermal Runaway" increase THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS and/or THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_HOTENDS)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_PERIOD 40        // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_HYSTERESIS 4     // Degrees Celsius
@@ -26,11 +40,19 @@
    * WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD to expire, and if the temperature hasn't increased by WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
    * degrees, the machine is halted, requiring a hard reset. This test restarts with any M104/M109,
    * but only if the current temperature is far enough below the target for a reliable test.
+   *
+   * If you get false positives for "Heating failed" increase WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD and/or decrease WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE
+   * WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE should not be below 2.
    */
   #define WATCH_TEMP_PERIOD 16                // Seconds
   #define WATCH_TEMP_INCREASE 4               // Degrees Celsius
 #endif
 
+  /**
+   * Thermal Protection parameters for the bed
+   * are like the above for the hotends.
+   * WATCH_TEMP_BED_PERIOD and WATCH_TEMP_BED_INCREASE are not imlemented now.
+   */
 #if ENABLED(THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED)
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_PERIOD 20    // Seconds
   #define THERMAL_PROTECTION_BED_HYSTERESIS 2 // Degrees Celsius