User`s Manual - Spyder Robotics
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1. condition is corrected the device will return to normal operations Options IO INDIVIDUAL OUTPUTS AO ALL OUTPUTS INDIVIDUAL OUTPUTS Excludes High Low This option is the default setting and does not enable the built in safety relay During an error condition it turns off the output that has the error High Low alarms will not shut off the output INDIVIDUAL OUTPUTS Includes High Low This option does not enable the built in safety relay During an error condition it turns off the output that has the error High Low alarms will shut off the output ALL OUTPUTS IF Any Error This option enables the built in safety relay If any error condition occurs all outputs will be turned off and the safety relay is triggered which cuts the main power to all the outputs ALL OUTPUTS IF High Low Error This option enables the built in safety relay If any High Low alarm condition is set and is breached all outputs will be turned off and the safety relay is triggered which cuts the main power to all the outputs ALL OUTPUTS IF Low Alarm Error This option enables the built in safety relay If any Low alarm condition is set and is breached all outputs will be turned off and the safety relay is triggered which cuts the main power to all the outputs ALL OUTPUTS IF High Alarm Error This option enables the built in safety relay If any High alarm condition is set and is breached all outputs will be turned off and the safety relay is triggered which cut2. separate scheduled times when a humidity device will power up and does not require a sensor RH Sensed has no scheduled times and uses sensor feedback to determine if a humidity device will power up RH Hybrid mode combines the two and you can select up to eight scheduled times when a humidity device will power up Then during that session it checks the sensor and if the humidity level is below the RH setting it will activate the output If the level is above the RH setting the power will not be applied RH Note Only available in Humidity Sensed or Humidity Hybrid modes This setting adjusts the highest level of relative humidity Once this amount has been breached the power will shut off to the output Schedule Enter this menu to set the scheduled times to activate a humidity session Note Only available in Humidity Scheduled or Humidity Hybrid modes Schedule 5 iog AMT ot Fl ditl In this menu use the Plus and Minus buttons to navigate through the available slots Advancing through all of the slots will bring you to the BACK option Press Enter to switch to Editing Mode In the Editing Mode the Plus button advances the hour and the Minus button advances the minute To disable the slot advanced the hour until Disabled shows as the time Once in the Editing Mode the Enter button is used to accept the change When the Herpstat is set to RH Hybrid mode the 9th scheduled slot is a Forced Session and if activated it will not check
3. the sensor for feedback This is useful if the humidity in the enclosure generally stays high but you want to make sure it activates at least once for feeding purposes High Low Alarm Menu Enter this menu to set the audible High Low Alarm feature Enable bi HL Alarm COFF 34 Enable H L Alarm OFF ON To Enable Disable the High Low alarm press the Enter button while on this display High RH Alarm This setting is the highest humidity level at which the audible alarm triggers if breached for the selected output Low RH Alarm This setting is the lowest humidity level at which the audible alarm triggers if breached for the selected output Output Setup for Humidity Control continued Sensor Adjustment The Sensor Adjustment setting is used to alter the humidity level read by the humidity probe to match other equipment Note The sensor used in the Herpstat Humidity Probes are typically more accurate than most other equipment Adjustments to this setting are usually not necessary initially However over time any humidity sensor can drift and may need to be replaced and should be thought of as a consumable product Accuracy can be tested with a Humidipak pouch and then adjust this setting to match the difference RH Swing This setting controls the range of humidity before the output is re enabled after it has made it to the RH level For example If the RH level is set to 80 and the RH Swing is set to 5 the output will
4. 1l High Low Status This display indicates the highest and lowest temperature humidity level recorded for the probe and the time at which it was recorded Pressing the button will reset the High Low to the current reading Rese fsets p IAM 1li 22 11 System Information This display indicates the internal clock time and date and the 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 B Day Cycle Mi Nite Cucle This display indicates the current time schedule each output is adhering to If the NiteCycle is disabled on the output it will always show Day Cycle If an output s mode is set to disabled then it will also show disabled here Force a humidity This display will only be available if one of the humidity modes is enabled If the mode is set to Humidity Scheduled or Hybrid then pressing the Plus button will schedule a humidity session once the internal clock gets to the following minute When the mode is set to Humidity Sensed then pressing the Plus button will power on the output This type of forced session has an automatic timeout but should be canceled by the user and not left unattended After initiating a forced humidity session pressing the Plus button a second time will end cancel the session ce Lights ON This display will only be available if one of the lighting modes is enabled If the Plus button is pressed
5. Insert the new fuse and close the drawer fully to finish the process IMPORTANT Replace with correct fuse The Herpstat 1 uses a 6 3 amp 5x20mm fast acting fuse The Herpstat 2 uses a 8 0 amp 5x20mm fast acting fuse Never bypass the safety fuse or use a larger fuse as it can become a serious safety hazard Additional fuses can be purchased through Spyder Robotics online webstore We recommend keeping spares on hand to avoid potential downtime should this scenario occur Should the device not work as expected it s possible one of 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 cover the probe tip with aluminum tape This will 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 th
6. 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 NiteCycle Menu Enter this menu to adjust settings if a different temperature is required during the night Enable Mite Cycle COM gt Output Setup for Temperature Control continued Enable Nite Cycle OFF ON To Enable Disable the Nite Cycle press the Enter button while on this display Nighttime Temperature This setting is the temperature the device will maintain during the Nite Cycle NiteCycle Start Time This setting adjusts what time the Nite Cycle starts NiteCycle 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 High Low Alarms Menu Enter this menu to set the audible High Low Alarm feature Enable il HAL Alarm COFFI Enable H L Alarm OFF ON To Enable Disable the High Low Alarms press the Enter button while on this display High Temp Alarm This setting is the highest temperature at which the audible alarm triggers if breached for the selected output Low Temp Alarm This setting is the lowest temperature at which the audible alarm triggers if breached for the selected output Low Alarm 30 min Mute OFF ON This setting by default is dis
7. Thank you for choosing the Herpstat digital proportional thermostat This product Herpstat amp Herpstat 2 offers the following features User s Manual Menu L E iF e Spyder Robotics HERPSTAT 7 we LAY HAZ Spyder Robotics www spyderrobotics com 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 Soft startup slowly applies power during initial warm ups Configurable for Heating Cooling Lighting and Humidity Lighting can simulate sunrise sunset and moonlight User selectable temperature and light ramping allows day to night changes to occur slowly Sensor Matching allows the user to digitally calibrate the sensor output to match other equipment Auto Power Matching constantly adjusts the power output curve to match the enclosures efficiency Individually selectable day night schedules with nighttime temperature settings for each output High Low temperature tracking helps monitor heating system and enclosure efficiency Individually selectable High Low temperature threshold alarms Precision temperature sensors with an internal resolution of 1125 F and are accurate to 9 F Display and setting in tenths of a degree Security Passcode option deters vandals All settings are retained in memory even if power is lost Power Outage detection tracking Temperature can be set displayed in Fahr
8. abled and is only available in temperature related modes This will mute the low temperature alarm for 30 minutes anytime the low alarm is triggered This is useful to allow time for the temperature to reach the target setting or if a door is open while maintaining an incubator If the Low Alarm is triggered you can reactivate the mute by entering the menu or by pressing the PLUS button on the main display that shows the probe temperatures This will allow another 30 minutes before the Low Alarm becomes active again Sensor Adjustment The Sensor Adjustment 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 Temperature Swing This setting is available in the Cooling mode This controls the range of temperature Once the cooling device is activated the temperature must drop this amount below the Daytime Temperature or Nitetime Temperature setting temperature before the output will be turned off Basking Assist The Basking Assist option is for use with basking lights as a heat source Once the target temperature has been reached instead of turning the power off it will continue providing a reduced power up to a degree above the target temperature Output Setup for Lighting Control From the initial menu screen select an output using the Plus and Min
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10. at now has a soft power state that will slowly advance the power a single percent around every second or so If the temp seems to be rising too quickly a tenth of a degree per loop it will stop or back off a percent There is also a completely new routine that will figure out the best power output curve in the last two degrees before the target temp This allows the Herpstat much better control for some of the weaker heating devices as well as overpowering ones This is all automatic and requires no settings to enable Temperature ramping has been added The Herpstat can slowly ramp up and down between the day and night time temperature settings The amount of time is user selectable up to 10 hours Lighting control ramping was also added Using this feature can more closely mimic natural lighting We also added a fully user adjustable nighttime power setting which can be used to mimic moonlight Safety has been enhanced by adding a mechanical relay to the power circuit If enabled by the user this relay can remove power to all outputs during an error or High Low condition Adding this to the audible alarms and built in error detection code makes this unit very safe Humidity control is now built in This can be used to connect foggers misting pumps and other humidity devices The Herpstat can work with these in a time based fashion right out of the box Optional humidity sensors can be purchased to allow full control with humidity sensing capabi
11. be powered until the humidity level reaches 80 The output will then shut off and not power back on until the humidity level has dropped 5 Swing Duration Note Only available in RH Scheduled or RH Hybrid modes This setting is the length of time the output will be powered during a humidity session In Hybrid mode the power will be shut off if the humidity exceeds the setting in the RH menu Security Passcode From the initial menu screen select Security Passcode using the Plus and Minus button and press Enter Masa This setting creates a 4 digit Passcode that is required to be entered before menu access is granted Use the Plus and Minus buttons to toggle the individual digit and the Enter button to advance to the next digit Entering all zero s will disable the Passcode If the menu timeout expires while in this setting the Passcode will be disabled automatically If you forget this Passcode in order to regain access to the menu requires the device to be reset to factory defaults This can be done by holding down the Plus button while plugging the Herpstat into power All settings are lost in the reset process Safety Setup menu option From the initial menu screen select Safety Setup using the Plus and Minus button and press Enter Qn Error Shutoff TO Exclude HL Safety This setting determines what course of action will take place during an error condition This also controls the built in safety relay Once the error
12. e date of purchase by the original purchaser The warranty period shall not extend beyond 3 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 neglect 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 LLC 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 2011 Spyder Robotics LLC manu
13. enheit or Celsius Easy to read backlit LCD display Removable sensors allow for easy replacement if necessary User replaceable fuse Audible alarm system Internal error detection shuts off heat if sensor fails or is disconnected Internal safety relay cuts power to all outputs if user settable conditions are met 700 total watt output for the Herpstat 1 900 total watt output for the Herpstat 2 1 year limited warranty About this User s Manual This manual covers both the Herpstat 1 and Herpstat 2 products The Herpstat 2 essentially adds a second output and probe with its own independent primary settings What s new in this Herpstat The Herpstat line of thermostats has a reputation as the most reliable and user customizable thermostats geared directly towards the reptile industry With our latest four output model Herpstat 4 several new advancements in technology were added We took these new features and added an all new hardware design to create the Herpstat 1 and Herpstat 2 models Here are a few highlights of those features A new revolutionary way of controlling the temperature has been implemented Most thermostats apply full power when plugged up However this is not always ideal For example if your power goes out and you have eggs in an incubator When the power comes back on the heat element typically at the bottom of the incubator turns full on and the eggs on bottom can be subjected to the immediate heat The Herpst
14. he touch Electrical surges can often damage a 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 all AC power to the outputs are turned off for safety Note Adjust the Time and Date to insure proper operation Qutput 1 Configuration Qutput Fz Configuration Press the Enter button to display the initial menu screen This screen allows you to select which Output to configure the System Setup Security Passcode and the Safety Setup Each output has its own individual settings All settings in the unit are stored in non volatile eeprom memory which is retained during a power outage Navigate to the System Setup option and press Enter System Setup Display Type Display Brightness Enable System Sounds System Setup continued Display Type This setting adjusts whether to display temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit Display Brightness This setting adjusts the brightness of the LCD backlighting Enable System Sounds Enables or disables the system beep during menu selection Does not affect audible alerts Master Reset Selecting this will reset all settings in the dev
15. ice to factory defaults Set System Time 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 Set System Date This setting adjusts the system clock s date While setting the date use the Plus and Minus buttons to adjust the setting and the Enter button to advanced to the next setting Glow System optional Enables or disables the internal glow system on equipped models Output Setup for Temperature Control From the initial menu screen select an output using the Plus and Minus button and press Enter The number in the upper right indicates which output you are adjusting The arrows indicate if there are additional menu choices to toggle through Output Mode Output Mode Heat Dimming Heat Pulse Cooling Note When the Mode is changed all settings for the selected output will be set to the defaults Heat Dimming can adjust the voltage output to the heating device similar to a household dimmer In most cases this is the best performing mode of control Heat Pulse can provide varied lengths of pulsed power to the heating device This method of control can help avoid the audible hum on metal rack systems The Cooling mode is a non proportional mode that applies power when the set temperature is breached The Cooling mode then powers off the output when the temp drops below the Swing setting Daytime Temperature The Daytime
16. it will turn on the outputs set to lighting Pressing the Plus button a second time will return the lights to their previous state 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 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 The Herpstat has a user replaceable fuse If the Herpstat appears to not operate while being plugged in the fuse may have been damaged by a voltage spike or overload Disconnect all cables to the unit including the power Flip the device upside down and looking at the back of the device the fuse holder will be below where the power cord plugs into the device Use a flathead screwdriver and gently insert the tip into the recess and then lightly twist the handle to pop open the fuse drawer A spare fuse is included and will be loose in this drawer Flip the device back upright catching the spare and use the blade of the screw driver to lightly push against the metal of one side of the fuse to remove it
17. lities The High Low temperature tracking now keeps track of the time and date when it was recorded This helps identify when the peaks are happening and can help fine tune the environment An updated menu design and larger LCD makes it even easier to adjust the settings Pulse Proportional mode was added On some metal rack systems dimming style proportional can generate a audible hum in the rack Pulse style proportional can help eliminate the hum while still providing varied power to the heating device Grounded outlets 3 prong plugs were added to accommodate more types of heating devices Hardware Installation WARNING FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK MAY RESULT FROM MISUSE FOR INDOOR USE ONLY Herpstat 1 Do not exceed 700 watts Herpstat 2 Do not exceed 500 watts on either output or 900 total watts 1 Each AC receptacle on the Herpstat has a corresponding probe jack next to it For heating or cooling use attach a temperature probe For humidity control an optional humidity sensor can be connected For lighting control or for a disabled output the probe jack can be left empty 2 Attach the Herpstat electrical cable to the back of the unit and to a standard wall outlet 3 After setting the correct mode of operation in the menu attach the appropriate devices to the AC outlet receptacles These devices may include heat tape heat coils mats or other resistive load heating devices Not recommended for use with rock heating devices or othe
18. r devices that come in direct contact with the animal In cooling mode the outlets can be used for 120V emergency fans For controlled lighting incandescent lamps transformerless LED lamps standard and dimmable fluorescents can be used Misting pumps and foggers can be used for humidity control Do not connect oil filled heaters or other space heaters NOTE On the Herpstat 2 the outlet 1 is on the left side and outlet 2 is on the right side if you are looking at the back of the unit Hardware Installation continued Available Output Modes Disabled Heat Dimming Heat Pulse Cooling Lighting ON OFF style for standard fluorescents Lighting Dimming style for incandescent dimmable fluorescents and transformerless LED lights RH Scheduled RH Sensed optional humidity sensor needed RH Hybrid optional humidity sensor needed Installation Tips We do not recommend using aluminum tape to secure the probes 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 bottom and rear of the device provide proper cooling Mount the device in dry location away from additional heat sources During operation it is normal for the Herpstat s enclosure to warm to t
19. s the main power to all the outputs 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 Humidity Probe Status amp Power Output This display shows the current temperatures and humidity levels from attached probes It will also indicate if an output is disabled or set to lighting mode For each output it will show the amount of power being applied If an error occurs a description will be shown instead of the output information The setting the device is trying to achieve is in parentheses When ramping is enabled for temperature the value in parentheses will change according to the time based curve The Herpstat 1 combines this on a single display while the Herpstat 2 breaks this into two displays with the first one indicating the output power and the second indicating the setting it is trying to achieve Special Symbols Next to the number of the output an arrow symbol will appear if that output 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 Next to the number of the output a minus sign will appear if a Low Alarm has been breached A plus sign will appear if a High Alarm has been breached H Low 85 6 H Hish 38 2 EAs EIAM 11 22 11 S lerm ll 22
20. um power setting is enabled the lowest Daylite Power setting will only decrease to the Minimum Power setting before skipping to 0 Nite Cycle Options Enter this menu to adjust settings if a different light output is required during the night Enab e Hite Cycle COM Enable Nite Cycle OFF ON To Enable Disable the Nite Cycle press the Enter button while on this display Nitelite Power This setting adjusts the amount of power applied during the Nite Cycle If the Minimum power setting is enabled the lowest Nitelitelite Power setting will only decrease to the Minimum Power setting before skipping to 0 NiteCycle Start Time This setting adjusts what time the Nite Cycle starts NiteCycle End Time This setting adjusts what time the Nite Cycle ends Ramping This setting adjusts how long it will take to switch between the DayLite and NiteLite settings allowing a smooth transition up to 10 hours Output Setup for Humidity Control From the initial menu screen select an output using the Plus and Minus button and press Enter Output Mode Output Mode RH Scheduled RH Sensed RH Hybrid Note When the Mode is changed all settings for selected output will be set to the defaults for that particular mode RH Sensed and RH Hybrid mode require the optional Herpstat Humidity Sensor sold seperately Select the Output Mode option and set it to either RH Scheduled RH Sensed or RH Hybrid RH Scheduled can be used to set up to nine
21. us button and press Enter Output Mode Output Mode Lights ON OFF Lights Dimming Note When the Mode is changed all settings for selected output will be set to the defaults for that particular mode Select the Output Mode option and set it to either Lighting ON OFF or Lighting Dimming The ON OFF mode will switch the output fully on or off and is used for standard fluorescent lighting Dimming mode can be used with incandescent lights most transformerless LED lighting most dimmable fluorescent lights and can adjust the power going to the lights to provide simulated sunrise sunsets and moonlighting Minimum Power Note This setting should be set first for any dimmable fluorescent lamp that has a minimum voltage requirement This option affects ramping mode for lighting and will set the lowest amount of power that will be applied to the light fixture before turning off When enabled during a ramping session power steps between zero and the Minimum Power setting will be skipped If the Daylite and Nitelite power settings are greater than the Minimum Power setting then there is no effect on operation This option is not necessary for LED or incandescent lighting and can be left at the default of zero Reference voltages measured at output of Herpstat compared to power percentage 10 38Vac 15 47Vac 20 55Vac 25 63Vac 30 70Vac Daylite Power This setting adjusts the amount of power applied during the Day Cycle If the Minim
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