The mLink NTC temperature sensor is a serial (I2C/IIC) module that interfaces to a wired remote NTC temperature sensor probe (supplied with module). The module continuously takes measurement from the sensor probe and provides the results as a temperature in degrees centigrade via its serial I2C interface. It is compatible with other mLink or standard I2C modules allowing you to daisy-chain several different types of modules together using only the two I2C pins of your microcontroller. Its default I2C address can be changed via software so that multiple NTC modules can be connected to one microcontroller.
For Arduino users you can use the mLink library (see below) to control any type of mLink module. Only one single instance of the library is needed to control multiple types of mLink modules resulting in very little resources overhead and therefore making it great for Arduinos with small amounts of memory and pin counts.
For Raspberry Pi users we have a Python module which can be installed via pip or downloaded and installed directly from our forum. Please see the mLink Python forum thread for requirements and download link here: viewtopic.php?f=131&t=3062&p=8592#p8592
Module specifications:
Module code: HCMODU0186 Supply Voltage (VDD): 3.3V to 5.5V Operating range (recommended): -5 to 105oC Temperature resolution: ±0.7oC @ 0oC / ±0.1oC @ 25oC / ±1.5oC @ 100oC Current consumption (idle): 5.6mA Current consumption (sleep): 0.5mA Interfaces: I2C, NTC (10K 3950) sensor I2C Interface speed: 400kbits/s (fast mode) I2C default address (HEX): 0h54 Maximum number of modules: 5 with pullups fitted, 112 with pullups removed* Module dimensions (inc headers): 40mm x 10.6mm x 10mm (sensor not fitted)
*Note the maximum number of connected modules will depend on cable lengths and power requirements of each module. Do not exceed 5 mLink modules connected in series with all pullups fitted.
NTC sensor specifications:
Operating range: -20 to 105oC * Type: NTC 10K 3950 Accuracy: +-1% (10K) ** Probe insulation: >100MOhm Sensor material: Stainless steel waterproof Cable length: 2 metres
* See module specifications for recommended operating range
**Sensor accuracy is limited by the module's resolution. See module specification or module resolution table in this document.
Arduino Connection Example:
Because the modules use an I2C interface this also means multiple modules can controlled from a single Arduinos I2C interface simply by daisy-chaining them together. Note to control multiple mLink modules of the same type requires changing the default I2C address of the additional modules. See mLink Library Quick Start Guide for how to do this.
Raspberry Pi Connection Example:
mLink Arduino library
viewtopic.php?f=58&t=3001
mLink Raspberry Pi Python module
The mLink python module can be installed with the following terminal command:
- pip install hc-mlink
Alternatively the library can be manually installed by downloading it from the forum and unzipping it to your project folder. See the Python module forum thread for more information and download link:
viewtopic.php?f=131&t=3062&p=8592#p8592
Please note that in some cases there may be additional configuration required. If you have issues getting your Raspberry Pi to communicate with the mLink module then please see the Python module forum thread here: viewtopic.php?f=131&t=3062
mLink Library Quick Start Guide For Arduino Users
https://hobbycomponents.com/downloads/m ... _Guide.pdf
mLink Library Reference Guide For The NTC Temperature Sensor Module
https://hobbycomponents.com/downloads/m ... _Guide.pdf
mLink Specifications and Register Map For The NTC Temperature Sensor Modul
https://hobbycomponents.com/downloads/m ... er_Map.pdf
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