Herpstat Intro User`s Manual
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1. thermostat Use a good quality surge suppressor connected to the wall outlet and plug the Herpstat into it when possible Setup Procedure Note The Enter button is used to select options while the Plus and Minus buttons are used to alter the options or navigate the menu If no selection is made after a period of time the unit will return to operation automatically While in the menu system the AC power to the output is turned off for safety Press the Enter button to display the initial menu screen This menu allows you to select the daytime temperature the alarm setup optional nighttime settings and the system setup Day Temp The Daytime Temperature setting is the temperature the device will try to maintain during the Day Cycle If the Nite Cycle is disabled then the Daytime Temperature setting will be used for the full 24hrs Alarm Setup Enter this menu to enable the safety alarms HL Alarm OFF ON To Enable Disable the High Low Alarms press the Enter button while on this display HighTemp Alarm This setting is the highest temperature at which the audible alarm triggers if breached LowTemp Alarm This setting is the lowest temperature at which the audible alarm triggers if breached for the selected output Timeout 0FF ON HL Alarm must be ON for this option to be enabled To Enable Disable the Low Alarm Safety Timeout press the Enter button while on this display This option is used to add an additional safety measure2. Herpstat nzvo User s Manual POWERED BY HERPSTAT www spyderrobotics com Thank you for choosing the Herpstat Intro digital proportional thermostat This product offers the following features e Proportional heating constantly monitors and adjusts amount of heat necessary to maintain a target temperature usable range from 40 F to 150 F or 4 C to 65 C Can also be used in non proportional on off mode User selectable temperature ramping e Sensor Matching allows the user to digitally calibrate the sensor output to match other equipment e Auto Power Matching constantly adjusts the power output curve to match the enclosures efficiency e Selectable day night schedules with nighttime temperature setting e High Low temperature tracking helps monitor heating system and enclosure efficiency e High Low temperature threshold alarms e Precision temperature sensor with an internal resolution of 1125 F and are accurate to 9 F Display and setting in tenths of a degree Settings are retained in memory even if power is lost Power Outage detection tracking e Temperature can be set displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius Easy to read backlit LCD display e 12ft removable sensor allow for easy replacement if necessary Audible alarm system Internal error detection shuts off heat if sensor fails or is disconnected e Dual mounting options as a desktop or flanged mount e Handles up to 350 watts o
3. ct accident or improper installation THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND REMEDY ARE EXCLUSIVE AND EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MECHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL SPYDER ROBOTICS BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS LOSS OF GOODWILL OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES If you return your product to Spyder Robotics LLC for warranty service proof of purchase may be required A Return Material Authorization RMA number must be obtained prior to the return Spyder Robotics LLC is not responsible for material returned without the RMA number clearly printed on the outside of the shipping container To request an RMA number contact Spyder Robotics LLC with the description of failure serial number of device and date of purchase via e mail at returns spyderrobotics com
4. ear if a High Alarm has been breached A asterisk will appear if the night cycle has been enabled but the clock has not been set due to a power failure Power The percentage of power the Herpstat is applying to the heating device Recorded High Low Temperatures This display indicates the highest and lowest temperature recorded for the probe Pressing the button will reset the High Low to the current reading System Information This display indicates the internal clock time and indicates the current time schedule which the Herpstat is adhering to If the Nite Cycle is disabled this display will not show Power Outage Monitor Each time the Herpstat is powered on it increments the Power Outage Monitor To reset the monitor to zero press the button Getting the most out of your Herpstat Troubleshooting When setting up a new environment allow a minimum of one hour for the temperature to stabilize Keep in mind that all items in the enclosure are warming up including the enclosure walls Probe placement will require experimentation to achieve proper temperature regulation If after an hour of initial regulation the temperature does not reach within a degree of the target temperature then this is an indication of insufficient heating source Add an additional heat device to the enclosure or switch to a higher wattage heat device Do not exceed the maximum watts per output Should the device not work as expected it s possible one o
5. f heating equipment Resettable fuse e 5 5ft input electrical cord 6 two prong non grounded output cord e 1 year limited warranty Software clock is reset and features requiring the clock are disabled on power loss Hardware Installation WARNING FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK MAY RESULT FROM MISUSE FOR INDOOR USE ONLY Do not exceed 350 watts 1 Insert the temperature probe plug into jack on the back of the Herpstat Intro 2 Attach the Herpstat s power cable to a standard 120V electrical outlet 3 Attach the heating device to the Herpstat s AC outlet These devices may include heat tape heat coils mats or other resistive load heating devices Not recommended for use with rock heating devices or other devices that come in direct contact with the animal Not compatible with metal rack systems or other setups that require grounded 3 prong cords Installation Tips Do not use aluminum tape on the probe tip This can cause false readings and poor regulation If possible route the probe wires so that they are not in direct contact with the 120vac cables going to the heating devices Preferably leave at least a few inches between the probe wires and the AC lines to avoid cross talk electrical interference issues The vent holes on the back of the Herpstat provide proper cooling Mount the Herpstat in a dry location During operation it is normal for the Herpstat s enclosure to be warm to the touch Electrical surges can often damage a
6. f the menu settings was set incorrectly It may be easier to reset the device to its factory default settings than to figure out which setting is causing the issue To do this enter the menu and perform the Master Reset option under the System Settings menu Do not use aluminum tape on the probe tip This can cause false readings and poor regulation If possible route the probe wires so that they are not in direct contact with the 120vac cables going to the heating devices Preferably leave at least a few inches between the probe wires and the AC lines to avoid cross talk electrical interference issues Getting Help Questions or comments can be e mailed to support herpstat com To purchase accessories please visit us on the web at http www spyderrobotics com 1 Year Limited Warranty Spyder Robotics LLC warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and material for a period of one year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser The warranty period shall not extend beyond 2 years from the date Spyder Robotics LLC shipped the product During this warranty period Spyder Robotics LLC will repair or replace at its option any component parts that in its opinion prove to be defective Replacement parts may be new or serviceable used parts at Spyder Robotics LLC option of equal or better quality to those being replaced This warranty does not extend and shall not apply to products that have been subjected to misuse negle
7. is works the same as most alarm clocks by counting the pulses on your households electrical line which is regulated by your power company In most cases this provides a very stable method of keeping time However when power is disconnected the thermostat will not continue to keep track of time On power up the device reverts to the Day Temp and the Nite Cycle options are disabled until the system clock is set This method allows the Herpstat Intro cost to remain low while still providing some additional advanced features which would not be otherwise possible Enable NC OFF ON To Enable Disable the Nite Cycle press the Enter button while on this display Nite Temp This setting is the temperature the device will maintain during the Nite Cycle NC Start Time This setting adjusts what time the Nite Cycle starts NC End Time This setting adjusts what time the Nite Cycle ends Ramping This setting adjusts how long it will take to switch between the DayTemp and NiteTemp settings allowing a smooth transition up to 10 hours System Setup Note Adjust the System Clock if using Nite Cycle options System Mode Select the System Mode option and set it to either Proportional Non Proportional Proportional control allows the unit to adjust the amount of power to the output Non Proportional provides full power until the temperature setting is reached and then allows the temperature to drop a half degree before turning power back on Sy
8. should the temperature probe be dislodged from its normal position which typically results in a run away heating scenario During initial power or after exiting the menu If enabled the timeout waits a 30 minute period During this time any low alarms will not be triggered At the end of the timeout if the temperature has not exceeded the LowTemp Alarm setting the Herpstat will shut power off to the heating device and display an alert message as well as beep Pressing the Plus button will reset the timeout for another 30 minutes If the temperature exceeds the LowTemp Alarm setting the timeout will automatically disable and the LowTemp alarm will function as normal During normal operation If the temperature drops below the LowTemp Alarm setting the timeout is triggered The LowTemp alert is still active during this scenario Pressing the Plus button while on the temperature readout display will temporarily mute the alarm After the 30 minutes if the temp has not returned and exceeded the LowTemp Alarm setting the Herpstat will shut power off to the heating device and display an alert message as well as beep Pressing the Plus button will reset the timeout for another 30 minutes Nite Cycle Enter this menu to enable the night time temperature options The System Clock must be set before this menu is selectable IMPORTANT This device uses a software based clock Instead of a hardware based clock chip this devices uses a software based clock Th
9. stem Clock This setting adjusts the system clock s time While setting the time the Plus button increments the hour and the Minus button increments the minute Sensor Adjust The Sensor Adjust setting is used to alter the temperature read by the temperature probe to match other equipment Note The sensor used in the Herpstat Probes are typically more accurate than most other equipment Adjustments to this setting are usually not necessary Display Mode This setting adjusts whether to display temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit Master Reset Selecting this will reset all settings in the device to factory defaults The Display In normal operation the Minus button will toggle between the available displays while the Plus button will activate special features of that display The Enter button will activate the menu system Temperature This display shows the current temperature from the attached probe If an error occurs a description will be shown instead of the output information The temperature the device is trying to achieve is in parentheses When ramping is enabled the value in parentheses will change according to the time based curve Special Symbols An arrow symbol will appear if it is currently in a ramping session A right arrow will appear if the ramp is increasing A left arrow lt will appear if the ramp is decreasing A minus sign will appear if a Low Alarm has been breached A plus sign will app
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