Herpstat 4
(Version 2)
User’s Manual
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Thank you for choosing the Herpstat 4 digital proportional thermostat. This product
offers the following features:
• Four output 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).
• Outputs 1 & 2 configurable for Heating/Cooling/Lighting. Outputs 3 & 4 can be configured for
Heating /Cooling/Humidity/Lighting with simulated sunrise/sunset and moonlight features.
• User selectable temperature and light ramping.
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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.
• Basking assist feature supports basking lights as a heat source.
• 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 Fahrenheit or Celsius.
• Easy to read backlit LCD display.
• Removable sensors allow for easy replacement if necessary.
• Each output is fused separately keeping an outage on one output from affecting the other.
• Audible alarm system
• Internal error detection shuts off heat if sensor fails or is disconnected.
• Internal safety relay can be configured to disable power to all outputs if user settable conditions are
met.
• External input can be used to trigger events such as turning off a mist pump when the water supply
is low.
• 400 watt rating for each output (1600 watts total output) is sufficient for most incubators, rack
systems, enclosures, and vivariums.
• 1 year limited warranty