Vivarium Electronics VE-200 User manual

Vivarium Electronics Model VE-200
Thank you for selecting Vivarium Electronics to meet your thermostat control needs. The Model VE-200
has several advanced features including a full featured display, on/off or proportional operation and an
optional night drop feature. lease see the product specifications at the end of this document for full
feature list.
Installation:
Your new VE-200 thermostat includes the VE-200 unit, a 10 foot replaceable temperature probe
and a 6 foot power cord.
Install the temperature probe in the RJ-11 jack on the rear panel of the thermostat. Use the jack
labeled “probe”.
The included power cord will need to be plugged into the rear panel as well. lug the power cord
into any standard, grounded wall power outlet.
lug your heater(s) into the AC Out grounded receptacle. You may use an outlet strip/Surge
rotector for convenience. Your total heater wattage cannot exceed 700 Watts.
Indoor Use Only
Once your VE-200 has been installed you will see a short startup screen before moving to the default
display. The display will show the current time (flashing if it has not been set), the current Set oint and
the current probe temperature.
Warning: Fire, electrical shock and unit failure can result from improper installation and misuse.
Menu Options:
You can now program your VE-200 by depressing the “Enter/Menu” button. Be sure to save your new
settings by depressing the “Enter/Menu” button. The VE-200 will confirm the new setting by displaying
“Entry Accepted”. If you do not then your changes will not be saved!
Once you have entered the menu you can navigate through your choices using the +/- keys. You will have
the following options:
Set Daytime Temperature- Use the +/- keys to select your desired temperature setting.
ight Drop Amount- This feature will only be accessible if the optional Night Drop Module is
installed. Use the +/- keys to select the number of degrees you want your temperature to drop at
the start of the night temperature period. Example- If your Daytime Temperature setting is 80°F
and you wish to drop to 70°F at night you would enter a value of “10°F”. If you DO NOT wish to
have a night temperature drop then use a value of “0°F”. lease refer to the Night Drop Module
instruction sheet for further information on use of the module.
Set Time of Day- Set the current time. This will display the correct time on the default display
and also act as the clock for your day and night temperature cycle if being used.
Select Heater Mode-
oO /OFF operation you will be prompted to enter a Hysterisis value. This is the number
of degrees below the Daytime Temperature setting the thermostat will turn power back
on. Example- If your Daytime Temperature is 80°F and the Hysterisis is 3 the VE-200
will turn OFF upon reaching 80°F and ON when the temperature drops down to 77°F.
This setting will increase or decrease the number of times per hour the VE-200 will
switch on and off. The smaller the Hysterisis value the more tightly the temperature will
be controlled.
Hysterysis- While in on/off mode this setting is the number of degrees below the set
point that power to the heater will be turned back on. For example: A set point of 90°
with a hysterysis of 2 will turn power to the heater back on when the probe temperature
falls to 88°
oProportional Mode- This mode will use short pulses of power to your heater to control
the heat output. By gradually increasing or decreasing the amount of power to the heater
the VE-200 is able to maintain very accurate temperature settings. In most applications
this is the preferred mode of operation.
History- The VE-200 will also store the Hi and Lo temperatures during operation. You can toggle
the default display to view these recorded temperatures by depressing the “history” button. You
can reset the Lo or Hi history value by depressing the “clear” button while the value is displayed.
These values are lost in the event of power outage.
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Power output- The green indicator light on the front panel shows the power output level. A
steady off display indicates no power output. A steady on displays a full power on to the heater.
If flashing the rate of flash indicates the level of power being applied to the heater.
IM ORTANT:
It is very important that you inspect your thermostat sensor probe location and the integrity of
your heat source on a regular basis. If using under tank/tub heating it is especially important you
check the element on a regular basis and ensure that it is not above 105° F actual temperature
under the enclosure or an unsafe condition can arise. Heat can become trapped in these areas and
unless monitored can cause element failure.
Questions or Comments?-
You can contact Vivarium Electronics for support, general questions and other inquiries at
[email protected]
Visit the VE website for further information and to find a reseller near you at
www.vivariumelectronics.com
Vivarium Electronics is a division of Reptile Basics Inc.
Specifications:
700 Watt maximum Load
Fuse- 5mmx20mm glass fast acting 6.3 Amp
Operating Range- 40°F to 140°F
Night Drop- 30°F Maximum – requires optional Night Drop Module
Limited Warranty:
Vivarium Electronics warrants all components and workmanship of this unit for a period of one year from original date
of purchase and a maximum of two years from date of manufacture. Vivarium Electronics makes no warranty
expressed or implied, other than that stated herein. Vivarium Electronics warranty of merchantability or any other
warranty, including this limited warranty, shall be limited solely and exclusively to the repair or replacement of a
defective product. Vivarium Electronics will in no event be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages.
This warranty does not include failure caused by accident, misuse, any damage from any source or connection to faulty
or inappropriate electrical source.
This warranty shall be voided in the event the product is altered or tampered with in any way or used for any purpose
other than that for which it is intended
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