herdstar MicroZone FE-HPC001-MISC Operation Manual

Automatic lamp & mat heating control

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Automatic Lamp & Mat Heating Control
Operation Manual
PM-MCM100-01-240
3/4/2014

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  • Page 1 Operation Manual Automatic Lamp & Mat Heating Control Operation Manual PM-MCM100-01-240 3/4/2014...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Resetting to factory default settings ......................... 7 Specifications ................................8 is a trademark of Herdstar LLC. Copyright © 2007 HerdStar LLC. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA 1400 Madison Ave / Suite 504 / Mankato, MN 56001 PH: 507-344-8005 FAX: 507-344-8009...
  • Page 3: Overview

    Operation Manual Thank you for purchasing a MicroZone Lamp & Mat supplement heat control system from HerdStar LLC. Overview Your MicroZone system provides a cost-effective way to automatically adjust the heat output from supplemental heaters that provide localized heat for newborn animals. By automatically varying the heat output of infrared lamps or electric heating mats, based on room temperature changes and a growing animal’s needs, the animal’s...
  • Page 4: Soft Start

    Operation Manual  The circuit may also be set manually to either FULL POWER or STANDBY on the Power Modulators, overriding the MC100 controller. Soft Start After a power outage, power is slowly reapplied to the heaters until the desired power level is reached. This will extend the lifetime of infrared heat lamps by reducing the power surge, and also lower the peak electricity demand placed on backup generators.
  • Page 5: Temperature Sensor Options

    8. Press the SELECT key again to display the software revision. Both HIGH and LOW limits will show “- -”. This information may be needed if you are reporting a problem to the HerdStar service department. After 20 seconds of keypad inactivity, the control will return to the normal display.
  • Page 6: Correction Factor

    Operation Manual Correction Factor The correction factor is for users who use their mat manufacturer’s sensor mat instead of the supplied MicroZone TS3 temperature sensor, or for users who have a TS3 installed in their mat. These users often experience a temperature “offset”...
  • Page 7: Changing Control Settings

    Operation Manual Changing Control Settings Control settings determine the temperature range that your MicroZone system will maintain. Adjusting temperature settings This will move the temperature control band up or down to adjust the heat output of the heating devices. From the normal display mode, press the BAND UP or DOWN buttons until the temperature at which you want the heating devices to turn completely off is displayed on the HIGH LIMIT display.
  • Page 8: Service

    For assistance, make sure you have checked the parameters on the MicroZone. If you still need assistance or have questions regarding the operation of your MicroZone system, contact: 1400 Madison Ave. Suite 504 / Mankato, MN 56001 PH: 507-344-8005 FAX: 507-344-8009 www.herdstar.com...
  • Page 9: Specifications

    +/- 2.5 degrees Fahrenheit at 5000’ using 18AWG two-conductor cable Communications Output Capacity: Maximum of 12 MPM MicroZone Power Modulators within 500 feet using 18AWG two-conductor wire. Temperature sensing probe error: Less than 2° F (HerdStar supplied TS3 sensor) MPM100 MicroZone Power Modulator Input Power: 120/240VAC, 16A Maximum...

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