The Herpstat 6 vivarium controller comes with six sensor probes and 6 grounded outlets, which are individually configurable. This allows you to control up to 6 heating, cooling, humidity, or lighting devices simultaneously. Also a built in mechanical relay that can be enabled to cut the power circuit to all six outlets in case a solid state component fails.
The Herpstat 6 temperature controller is the ultimate tool for reptile keepers, breeders, and hobbyists managing large collections.
Features:
- Spyder Robotics has added the much requested grounded outlets to this device as well as an auto dimming control for the lcd which will flash the lcd backlighting along with the audible warning if an error exists.
- They've also added a mechanical relay that can be enabled to cut the power circuit to all four outlets in case a solid state component fails.
- Humidity control is built into this device, which can be as simple as timed misting sessions or full humidity control with the optional humidity sensor.
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Pulse proportional mode. Now you can select either pulse or dimming mode for heating. Pulse is used for metal rack systems to eliminate the audible hum that sometimes occurs.
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Basking Assist mode. This feature allows the use of basking lights as a heating device and helps prevent the lights from cycling on/off at the target temp.
More about Herpstat 6:
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375 Watt rating for each output (1800 watts total output) sufficient for most incubators, rack systems, enclosures, and vivariums.
- Six grounded outlets capable of true proportional heating.
- Constantly monitors and adjusts amount of heat necessary to maintain a target temperature and enclosure efficiency (usable range from 40°F to 150°F or 4°C to 65°C). Can also be used in non-proportional (on / off) mode.
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Outputs 1, 2, 5, 6 are 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 allows day to night changes to occur slowly. (Up to 10 hours)
- Soft startup slowly applies power during initial warmups.
- Silent fanless design.
- Easy to read backlit LCD display. Removable sensors allow for easy replacement if necessary. Display and setting in tenths of a degree.
- Sensor Matching allows the user to digitally calibrate the sensor output to match other equipment.
- Precision sensors with internal resolution of .1125 °F and is accurate to ± .9 °F
- Night Drop feature built in with real time clock allows individual night drop settings for each output.
- Resettable fuses never require replacement.
- Each output is fused separately keeping an outage on one output from affecting the other.
- Audible alarm system.
- Security Passcode option deters vandals.
- Power Outage detection / tracking. All settings are retained in memory even if power is lost.
- Safety Relay can disconnect power to all four outlets if an error exists.
- Internal error detection shuts off heat if sensor fails or is disconnected.
- Internal temperature sensor monitors heat and controls internal fan. Also shuts down outputs if overheated for safety. Restarts automatically once cooled.
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Dimensions: 10.5" wide x 2.75" tall x 7.5" deep (additional space required for cords exiting the back).
- Includes 6 premium, steel-tipped temperature probes and removable power cord. The 12-foot probes are epoxy sealed to increase water resistance. The steel tip also transfers temperature change faster which can be beneficial in setups where the probe is monitoring air temp like incubators.
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1-year limited warranty.
Herpstats are best-in-class reptile thermostat devices preferred by professional reptile keepers, breeder, and hobbyists for temperature precision. All Herpstat units are proportional thermostats with selectable pulse or dimming modes allowing for advanced temperature ramping to gradually increase/decrease heat over a set period of time. Can also be used in non-proportional (on / off) mode.
Herpstat 6 Manual
About Pulse Proportional Thermostats
These are more accurate and consistent than on/off units. Pulse proportional thermostats provide precise temperature regulation and efficient power usage, because they continuously take temperature readings in the vivarium and send pulses of energy to your heater that guide the vivarium temperature to your ideal level.
Since they avoid abrupt on/off cycles and provide precise control over the heat output, pulse proportional thermostats are the least likely to cause thermal stress on connected bulbs, making them suitable for heat lamps and basking bulbs, long strips of heat tape, UTHs, and heat emitters, in addition to most heating devices on the market.
Because pulse proportional thermostats are the most sophisticated, they are often more expensive than other types of thermostats. However, the cost will even out over time due to savings from replacing bulbs less often--plus, with many of the highly-coveted Herpstat thermostats, you can control multiple devices or vivariums simultaneously as most have multiple outlets and probes. Zoos, reptile breeders, and hobbyists with large snake collections especially love the features and precision that come with Herpstat temperature controllers.
