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Mains

HabiStat

Temperature gradientCool

Hot spot

Heater

Heaters will not be

switched off until the

temperature of the

sensors reaches

that set.

Positioning the HabiStat sensors to obtain a thermal gradient.

Hot

…Using the HabiStat.

The HabiStat will control the

heater at the level set on the

dial and detected at the sensor.

The function of the remote

sensor is to enable selection of

the site at which the tempera-

ture can be sampled and

controlled. The range of the

temperature gradient will be

proportional to the distance

between the sensor and the

heater and the ambient tem-

perature. If the HabiStat is set

at a temperature on the dial

but the sensor is placed away

Place the sensor where the

animals are likely to be!

Some criteria for controlling

the temperature are:

• Ensure that the placement

of the sensor is representa-

tive of the temperature

required, use common

sense in choosing the

position.

• Remember that the

HabiStat will be most

accurate in the middle of

its range. Try to use this,

rather than the extremes,

Basic Guidelines for

Heating Vivaria

Reptiles are Ectotherms, that

is they heat themselves and

regulate their body tempera-

ture by means of the environ-

ment. They move in and out

of hot and cool areas to main-

tain their preferred tempera-

ture. It is therefore important

that the vivarium has a suita-

ble temperature gradient for

the reptiles to behave naturally.

The heater should be placed at

one end of the vivarium in a

condition that does not heat

the whole of the enclosure. In

this way the temperature will

vary between the hot area near

the heater and the cooler areas

at ambient temperature. For

sophisticated temperature

management the thermostat

and heater can be fed via a

HabiStat Sun or Moon Switch.

This will give day/night and

seasonal synchronisation.

More than one heater may be

controlled by either of the

channels providing the total

load of 300 watts on each one

is not exceeded.

The ideal heaters to use with

this type of thermostat are

HabiStat Heat Mats and Strips.

Other heaters may also be

controlled but light emmiting

lamps should be avoided. The

best thermostat for this type of

device is the HabiStat Dim-

ming Thermostat.

from the heater there will be

areas near the heater that are

hotter than the set tempera-

ture. Similarly, if the sensor

is placed near the heater,

there will be areas away from

the sensor that are cooler

than the set temperature.

It should also be noted that

as hot air rises, setting the

sensor at the top of a vivarium

will only maintain the required

temperature at that point. A

vivarium that houses ground

dwelling animals may be too

cool if set up in such a way.

to maintain accurate

control of temperature.

• Although the dial is

accurate the temperature

should always be checked

with a thermometer.

It is important to remember

that temperature control is

critical to the successful

keeping of reptiles. HabiStat

thermostats use hi-tec sophisti-

cation to give precise control

and peace of mind.

Sensors

Size Matters

Heaters must be large enough

to heat the vivarium to the

required temperature. An

underrated heater will rarely

supply enough heat to reach

the temperature set on the

HabiStat. Too large a heater

will supply so much heat that

the HabiStat is continually

switching it off. This would

lead to poor temperature man-

agement and may cause the

heater to fail.

Areas warmer than

the set temperature.

Areas cooler than

the set temperature.

Hot air escaping through

the top of the cage

Ventilation allowing

cool air in.

Perches and hides that

allow thermoregulation.

Build up one end to allow

burrowing. The structure

must be a matrix of soft

and ridged materials which

allow the tunnels but not

their subsequent collapse.

Put all the heaters,

background and hot spot,

at one end of the cage.

Leave one end of

the cage unheated.

Background

Heater

Text, Illustrations & Design © Euro Rep Ltd. December 1998

The fitted

three pin plug is for

connection to the domestic mains.

It is supplied with a 3 amp fuse

which must be replaced with one

of the same value if it blows.

MAINS HEATER SENSOR

( A division of Euro Rep Limited)

The Cottage in the Wall, Dawley Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 1EF. U.K.

Tel: +44 (0)20 8573 4311 Fax: +44 (0)20 8561 1650

email: habistat@eurorep.co.uk

TWIN CHANNEL

THERMOSTAT

ºF

HEAT

The three

pin sockets

are for connec-

tion to the heaters.

If wires have to be

threaded through

small holes, it is better

to disconnect, thread

and rewire the heater

leads, if the plugs are

rewirable. Please make

sure the thermostat is

disconected from the

mains before any

installation work is

carried out.

Guarantee

Thank you for buying this HabiStat electronic thermostat. Used in accordance with these instructions this unit

will give many years service. There are no user serviceable parts in this unit, so please do not open it. Any

tampering, including cutting any wire, will render the guarantee void. This thermostat is guaranteed for five

years from the date of purchase against faulty parts and workmanship. In the unlikely event of failure, return it

to Living Earth Electronics and ensure a receipt or proof of purchase and details of the fault are included.

We will aim to return the repaired or replaced unit in the post within one working day. If returned within one

year of purchase there will be no charge but after that time a small administration and postage fee of five

pounds (£5.00) will be levied. Please send a Postal Order or Credit Card details in favour of Euro Rep Ltd. to

cover this. No liability is accepted other than for the repair or replacement of a faulty product. Statutory rights

are not affected.

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ELECTRONICS

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• Neons light when heaters are

on.

• Temperature dials calibrated in

Fahrenheit and Celsius

• Suitable for use in vivaria,

aquaria, terraria and horticul-

ture. Especially suitable for use

with HabiStat Heat Mats &

Strips.

• A maximum heater load of

2 x 300 watts at 230 volts,

50 Hz AC.

• A fully specified HabiStat

thermostat that meets all

current standards.

• Two electronic thermostats

that turn the power on and

off but are not suitable for use

with light bulbs.

• Waterproof, chemically

resistant probes

HabiStat

CHANNEL 2

CHANNEL 1

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ELECTRONICS

Text, Illustrations & Design © Euro Rep Ltd. May 2001

3 AMP

All three

leads are supplied at a useful length.

This allows for the maximum flexibility. As

the leads must not be cut, they can be tidied

with cable ties and this will accommodate any

extra wire. The long wires mean virtually any

cage can enjoy the benefits of HabiStat

control. This brings unparalleled

choice, convenience and

safety.

SENSOR HEATER