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For Sale *NEW* Herpstat 4 - Four Output Grounded Vivarium Controller - FREE SHIPPING

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It finally finished and ready to ship. *NEW* Herpstat 4 - Four Output Grounded Vivarium Controller - ONLY $338.99 with FREE SHIPPING!

http://www.coldbloodedsupply.com


The Herpstat 4 is our latest thermostat/vivarium controller. We added the much requested grounded outlets to this device as well as a auto dimming control for the lcd which will flash the lcd backlighting along with the audible warning if an error exists. Safety was our goal with this device. We 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 also built into this device which can be as simple as timed misting sessions or full humidity control with our optional humidity sensor. We've added a soft startup feature to slowly add power on initial starts as well as a user selectable ramping between day and night time temperature settings as well as light ramping. A new revolutionary auto power matching algorithm constantly adjusts the power output to get the best regulation possible. We also added new AC control code that lets the device dim power in 100 steps to be able to finely tune the heating equipment. High and low temperature tracking now also records the time and day of the event. The Herpstat 4 comes with four temperature probes and is ready to go to work right out of the box. There is a lot of features to this device and the menu system makes it easy to set. Check out the manual in our download section for screen shots of the setup procedure.

Features:

·Four grounded outlets capable of true 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). Can also be used in non-proportional (on / off) mode.

·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.

·Humidity control with timed sessions or regulated with an optional sensor.

·Safety Relay can disconect power to all four outlets if the an error exists.

·Soft startup slowly applies power during initial warmups.

·User selectable temperature and light ramping allows day to night changes to occur slowly. (Up to 10 hours)

·Sensor Matching allows the user to digitally calibrate the sensor output to match other equipment.

·Night Drop feature built in with real time clock allows individual night drop settings for each output.

·Cooling function allows control of basic cooling devices.

·High / Low temperature tracking helps monitor heating system and enclosure efficiency.

·Individually selectable High / Low temperature threshold alarms.

·Precision sensors with internal resolution of .1125 °F and is accurate to ± .9 °F

·Display and setting in tenths of a degree.

·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.

·Resettable fuses never require replacement.

·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 temperature sensor monitors heat and controls internal fan. Also shuts down outputs if overheated for safety. Restarts automatically once cooled.

·Security Passcode option deters vandals.

·400 Watt rating for each output (1600 watts total output) sufficient for most incubators, rack systems, enclosures, and vivariums.

·1 year limited warranty


http://www.coldbloodedsupply.com
 

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two more questions:

do the pro and 4 also allow for checking their status online and have the email/text alerts?

i noticed there is only space to plug one plug in for each channel. if i want several enclosures (a stack of 4-foot cages, for example) on the same channel, can i plug a power strip into each channel as long as the total wattage for that channel doesn't exceed 400w?
 
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Unfortunately HerpStat does not have a Mac OS version. I am a Mac user and use a program called Parallels to run windows programs on my Mac. With the software option you can monitor temps and get alerts as long as your HerpStat is plugged into a CPU with internet access. Each channel of the PRO and 4 can handle 400watts. You can plug a power strip in if you want to run multiple racks from each channel. I run 4 - 6 high racks on each channel of my PRO. You only want to do this if each rack/cage is the same and has the same heat source. In my case each rack is exactly the same with exactly the same amount of 4" heat tape installed in each rack. Just make sure you don't exceed the 400watt max per channel.
 
Because of the new release of the Herp 4, does that mean that the Pro's will be going on sale anytime soon that you know of?

(if this is a "snotty" question, disregard.. I just have had my eye on the Pro for quite sometime and have been waiting for it to hopefully go on sale sometime in the future) :) Now that the 4 has all grounded outlets however... hmmmmmm. It's like cell phones and TV's, i can't keep up!!! lol
 
The HerpStat July 4th sale will be here soon. Starting July 4 - July 10th all HerpStats will be on sale. HerpStat and HerpStat ND $10 OFF, HerpStat II $20 OFF & HerpStat PRO and HerpStat 4 will be $25 OFF. FREE SHIPPING is still included.
 
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