Ministat User Guide
Ministat User Guide
Ministat User Guide
temperature reading
The temperature sensor encased in the black sheath is very accurate. Ministat User Guide
Having set the desired temperature on the thermostat and positioned
the sensor in its required location the temperature of the air will be
controlled accurately at the position of the temperature sensor.
The temperature nearer the heater (from the sensor position) will be IMPORTANT -‐ TO ENSURE CORRECT OPERATION OF YOUR MINISTAT PLEASE
hotter and further away from the heater it will be cooler. READ THE GUIDE BEFORE COMMENCING INSTALLATION
Please note that when using a thermometer to check the temperature
unless it is in exactly the same position as the thermostat sensor there
will be a discrepancy due to the positioning of the thermometer.
Warranty
Used in accordance with these instructions this thermostat will give
many years of trouble free service.
The thermostat is guaranteed for five years from the date of purchase
against faulty parts and workmanship. In the unlikely event of a
failure, return it to Microclimate International Ltd together with a
receipt or proof of purchase and a brief description of the fault. If
returned within one year there will be no charge, after this time a Ministat 100
charge of £5 will be made for administration and postage. Please
enclose a cheque or postal order made payable to Microclimate The Ministat 100 is designed specifically to control non light emitting
International. Cash is also accepted. heat sources such as heat mats with a power output up to and
including 100w.
No liability is accepted other than for the repair or replacement of a
faulty product. Ministat 300
This does not affect your statutory rights. The Ministat 300 is capable of controlling any heat source with a
Microclimate International power output up to 300w. This may include heat mats, bulbs and
Unit 3 Heath Mill Enterprise Park ceramic heaters.
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CONNECTING HEAT SOURCES WITH OUTPUTS GREATER
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DAMAGE FROM OVERLOADING IS EXEMPT FROM
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Installing your Ministat Operating your Ministat
Find a suitable location for the Ministat to be located on the outside of The ministat temperature is factory set to 19 degrees Celsius this is
the vivarium ensuring sufficient cable is available for the sensor. fully anti-‐clockwise on the temperature dial.
The sensor should be installed inside the vivarium at least 225mm (9 To adjust the temperature use a small flat bladed
inches) away from the heat source. This is to ensure that the sensor is screwdriver and rotate the temperature adjuster
measuring the air temperature. The sensor should be in free air and not clockwise until the slot is aligned with the required
fixed to the wall of the vivarium as this will not give a correct reading to temperature on the scale.
the thermostat. Ensure the sensor is at least 10cm from the side walls of
the vivarium. A thermometer should ALWAYS be used to check the
temperature within the vivarium and the thermostat then adjusted to
However if you are controlling a heatmat installed underneath a layer of give the required temperature for your pets environment.
substrate inside the vivarium then we recommend that the sensor be
placed under the substrate directly on top of the heatmat. This allows The temperature adjuster is recessed into the unit to prevent
direct control of the heatmat. accidental temperature change.
Connect the mains cable from your heat source to the heater socket on The Ministat has a RED LED which indicates power to the heater.
the thermostat using a suitable mains plug fitted with a 3 amp fuse. When the Ministat is providing power to the heater the LED with be lit.
The LED will go out when the desired temperature is reached. Please
Connect the mains cable from the Ministat to your mains supply. Please note that this LED does not indicate mains power to the thermostat.
note the mains plug is fitted with a 3 amp fuse.
A vivarium should be set up to allow a temperature gradient. The
The mains cable fitted to the Ministat is colour coded as follows heater should be at one end with the sensor in the centre of the
vivarium. This will allow a Hot area, Controlled area and a Cooler area.
BROWN -‐ LIVE BLUE -‐ NEUTRAL GREEN/YELLOW -‐ EARTH
Heater
Sensor
Controlled
Hotter Cooler