Ringder RC‑316M Panel Thermostat

The Ringder RC-316M is a digital panel thermostat for aquarium and terrarium keepers who want to control heating and cooling from one unit. It mounts in an aquarium cover or a terrarium furniture panel, so the controller stays out of the way while the setpoint remains easy to read and adjust.

Why it matters

• Two independent outputs: one output switches a heating device and the other a cooling device, and both can run at the same time. If only one function is needed, the second output can be left unconnected.
• Switch-off on setpoint overshoot: when the programmed temperature is exceeded, the heating output turns off and the cooling output turns on.
• Time delay function: a 1 to 10 minute delay holds the heating or cooling device for a set period before it operates.
• Temperature alarm and memory: the unit has a temperature alarm function and keeps its settings after a power outage. The large backlit LCD display makes the programming easy to follow.

Specifications

• Temperature setting range: -50 to +99 °C
• Resolution: 0.1 °C
• Accuracy: ±1 °C
• Calibration range: ±10 °C
• Time delay: 1 to 10 min
• Power consumption: below 3 W
• Maximum load: 16 A
• Resistive load: max. 1.6 A
• Inductive load: max. 9.6 A
• Bulb load: max. 1.6 A
• Front panel: 75 x 34.5 mm
• Mounting cutout: 29 x 71 mm
• Depth: 85 mm
• Weight: 0.3 kg

What it works with

The RC-316M fits aquarium and terrarium setups in the temperature and automation category, where heating and cooling devices are controlled by a single thermostat. Its load ratings are listed separately for resistive, inductive and bulb loads, so the maximum current for each type of connected device should be checked against those values before installation.