I also have the newer air control, aesthetically it isn't the best match for the stove but functionally it is great. Looking at the above image...
I would be going digital regardless. These bimetal thermometers are such a crap shoot.
Got my probe answer
Thanks, I'll have to get back there and take a look.
Looking through the newest manual online it looks like the PH now ships with a probe thermometer for the cat that inserts under the rear flue...