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IR Sense 6 Click is a compact add-on board designed for precise non-contact temperature detection. This board features the ZTPD-2210 thermopile sensor from Amphenol, which provides a fully calibrated digital output. The sensor supports a temperature measurement range from -20°C to 100°C and features ambient temperature compensation for reliable readings across various environments. It also includes a configurable Sleep mode for low-power applications and offers a 90° field of view for wide-area coverage. Thanks to MIKROE’s innovative Click Snap format, the board allows flexible implementation and standalone operation. IR Sense 6 Click is an excellent choice for non-contact thermometers, automotive cabin monitoring, HVAC systems, smart home appliances, and human body temperature detection in healthcare settings.
IR Sense 6 Click is fully compatible with the mikroBUS™ socket and can be used on any host system supporting the mikroBUS™ standard. It comes with the mikroSDK open-source libraries, offering unparalleled flexibility for evaluation and customization. What sets this Click board™ apart is the groundbreaking ClickID feature, enabling your host system to seamlessly and automatically detect and identify this add-on board, alongside a Click Snap feature introducing a new level of flexibility and ease of use.
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IR Sense 6 Click is based on the ZTPD-2210, a thermopile sensor from Amphenol, designed for precise non-contact temperature detection. This sensor provides a fully calibrated digital output and covers a measurement range from -20°C to 100°C, making it suitable for a wide variety of temperature monitoring applications. Thanks to its built-in ambient temperature compensation, the sensor ensures accurate readings even in fluctuating environmental conditions. Additionally, it features a configurable Sleep mode via register settings, allowing for reduced power consumption in energy-sensitive designs. The optical field of view spans approximately 90 degrees at 50% of maximum output, enabling broad area coverage. IR Sense 6 Click is an ideal choice for applications such as non-contact thermometers, automotive cabin temperature control, building HVAC systems, and smart home appliances including microwave ovens and refrigerators. It also finds valuable use in healthcare settings, particularly for monitoring human body temperature without physical contact.
IR Sense 6 Click is designed in a unique format supporting the newly introduced MIKROE feature called "Click Snap." Unlike the standardized version of Click boards, this feature allows the main sensor area to become movable by breaking the PCB, opening up many new possibilities for implementation. Thanks to the Snap feature, the ZTPD-2210 can operate autonomously by accessing their signals directly on the pins marked 1-8. Additionally, the Snap part includes a specified and fixed screw hole position, enabling users to secure the Snap board in their desired location.
This Click board™ uses an I2C interface with clock speeds of up to 3.4MHz, ensuring fast communication with the host MCU. In addition to the I2C interface pins, IR Sense 6 Click features an EN pin used to control the MAX40200 ideal diode, which in this design acts as a power switch. When the EN pin is activated, it enables the MAX40200 to supply power to sensor on the board. This setup allows power management by enabling or disabling the sensor as needed, making it especially useful for low-power and battery-operated applications.
This Click board™ can operate with either 3.3V or 5V logic voltage levels selected via the VCC SEL jumper. This way, both 3.3V and 5V capable MCUs can use the communication lines properly. Also, this Click board™ comes equipped with a library containing easy-to-use functions and an example code that can be used as a reference for further development.
Click Snap is an innovative feature of our standardized Click add-on boards, designed to bring greater flexibility and optimize your prototypes. By simply snapping the PCB along predefined lines, you can easily detach the main sensor/IC/module area, reducing the overall size, weight, and power consumption - ideal for the final phase of prototyping. For more details about Click Snap, visit the official page dedicated to this feature.
Type
Temperature & humidity,Infrared
Applications
Ideal for non-contact thermometers, automotive cabin monitoring, HVAC systems, smart home appliances, and human body temperature detection in healthcare settings
On-board modules
ZTPD-2210 - Infrared Thermopile detector with digital calibrated output from Amphenol
Key Features
Infrared thermopile sensor for non-contact temperature detection, fully calibrated digital output, ambient temperature compensation, configurable Sleep mode for power saving, 90-degree field of view, I2C communication interface, Click Snap feature for detachable sensor section with direct signal access and fixed screw hole for mounting, and more
Interface
I2C
Feature
Click Snap,ClickID
Compatibility
mikroBUS™
Click board size
M (42.9 x 25.4 mm)
Input Voltage
3.3V or 5V
This table shows how the pinout on IR Sense 6 Click corresponds to the pinout on the mikroBUS™ socket (the latter shown in the two middle columns).
Label | Name | Default | Description |
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LD1 | PWR | - | Power LED Indicator |
JP1 | VCC SEL | Left | Power Voltage Level Selection 3V3/5V: Left position 3V3, Right position 5V |
Description | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
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Supply Voltage | 3.3 | - | 5 | V |
Temperature Range | -20 | - | 100 | °C |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 90 | - | deg |
IR Sense 6 Click demo application is developed using the NECTO Studio, ensuring compatibility with mikroSDK's open-source libraries and tools. Designed for plug-and-play implementation and testing, the demo is fully compatible with all development, starter, and mikromedia boards featuring a mikroBUS™ socket.
Example Description
This example demonstrates the functionality of the IR Sense 6 Click board, which measures ambient and object temperatures using an infrared sensor. The example initializes the device and continuously logs temperature readings.
Key Functions
irsense6_cfg_setup
This function initializes Click configuration structure to initial values.irsense6_init
This function initializes all necessary pins and peripherals used for this Click board.irsense6_enable_device
This function enables the IR Sense 6 device by setting the EN pin high.irsense6_disable_device
This function disables the IR Sense 6 device by setting the EN pin low.irsense6_read_data
This function reads the object and ambient temperature data from the IR Sense 6 sensor.Application Init
Initializes the driver and enables the device.
Application Task
Continuously reads and logs ambient and object temperatures. The readings are displayed in degrees Celsius.
Application Output
This Click board can be interfaced and monitored in two ways:
Additional Notes and Information
The complete application code and a ready-to-use project are available through the NECTO Studio Package Manager for direct installation in the NECTO Studio. The application code can also be found on the MIKROE GitHub account.
NOTE: Please be advised that any peripheral devices or accessories shown connected to the Click board™ are not included in the package. Check their availability in our shop or in the YMAN section below.