Hardware Installation
Note: Our support page has a document on probe placement titled “Where should I mount my
thermostat’s probe”. Visit the support page at this address:
http://www.spyderrobotics.com/support
WARNING:
FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK MAY RESULT FROM MISUSE.
FOR INDOOR USE ONLY! Use only in a dry location.
This device is 120V AC.
Herpstat 2: Do not exceed 450 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 the modes lighting control, Humidity (Scheduled),
or for a disabled output the probe
jack should
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 other devices that come in
direct contact with the animal. In cooling mode the outlets can be used for 120V emergency fans.
For controlled lighting you can use incandescent lamps, transformerless LED lamps, standard and
dimmable fluorescents. 120V Misting pumps and foggers can be used for humidity control. Do not
connect oil
-
filled heaters or other space heaters
.
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)
Humidity (optional humidity sensor needed)
DeHumidity (optional humidity sensor needed)
Humidity Scheduled
Humidity 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
be
warm to the
touch.
Electrical surges can damage a thermostat. Its advisable to use a good quality surge suppressor connected to
the wall outlet and plug the Herpstat into it.
Note: The Wi-Fi features of this device are NOT required in order to use the Herpstat as a standard
thermostat. You can adjust the settings on the physical device and do not need to connect it to a
phone / tablet / computer.
