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1.3 Assembly advice
Position the temperature sensor at a sufficient distance away from any sources
of heat to avoid incorrect measurement and control values.
2. Basic Functions
2.1 Function monitoring of external devices
The housing is fitted with LED. In operating mode this indicates the active
control of the external device.
2.2 Safety shutdown during programming
When entering into programming mode, the slot is deactivated for safety
reasons.
2.3 Safeguard function
To protect electronic components, a delay of 60 seconds is set between
2 switching states before the slot becomes active again.
2.4 Return function
The HOBBY Biotherm eco basic automatically returns to operating mode when
no button is pressed for a period of 90 seconds while in programming mode.
2.5 Malfunction displaying
If a sensor fault or short circuit is detected in the temperature sensor, this is
indicated by
on the display. For safety reasons, the heater is deactivated
in such an even to prevent overheating the aquarium or terrarium. Despite
this safety measure, it is still advisable to use only submersion tube heaters
with integrated thermostat and safety cut-out function.
