Mastery of temperature control begins with our RTD solution, meticulously crafted for PT100 platinum probes, setting a new benchmark in precision.
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Hardware Overview
How does it work?
RTD Click is based on the MAX31865, a resistance to digital converter from Analog Devices, optimized for platinum resistance temperature detectors, or RTD. The click uses the PT100 type platinum probe for temperature measurement. There are four screw terminals on the board, so different PT100 probe types can be used with this design. This click board™ can work with 2, 3 or 4-wire PT100 probe types. RTD probes are
commonly used to measure a range of temperatures between −200°C and 500°C, but the exact value depends on the specific probes used. Features like the 15bit ADC resolution, input terminals overvoltage protection up to ±45V, fault detection, a fast response time of 21mS and the SPI interface, make the RTD click an ideal solution when it comes to the precise measuring of extremely high and low temperatures. This Click
board™ can be operated only with a 3.3V logic voltage level. The board must perform appropriate logic voltage level conversion before using MCUs with different logic levels. Also, it comes equipped with a library containing functions and an example code that can be used as a reference for further development.
Features overview
Development board
Curiosity PIC32 MZ EF development board is a fully integrated 32-bit development platform featuring the high-performance PIC32MZ EF Series (PIC32MZ2048EFM) that has a 2MB Flash, 512KB RAM, integrated FPU, Crypto accelerator, and excellent connectivity options. It includes an integrated programmer and debugger, requiring no additional hardware. Users can expand
functionality through MIKROE mikroBUS™ Click™ adapter boards, add Ethernet connectivity with the Microchip PHY daughter board, add WiFi connectivity capability using the Microchip expansions boards, and add audio input and output capability with Microchip audio daughter boards. These boards are fully integrated into PIC32’s powerful software framework, MPLAB Harmony,
which provides a flexible and modular interface to application development a rich set of inter-operable software stacks (TCP-IP, USB), and easy-to-use features. The Curiosity PIC32 MZ EF development board offers expansion capabilities making it an excellent choice for a rapid prototyping board in Connectivity, IOT, and general-purpose applications.
Microcontroller Overview
MCU Card / MCU

Architecture
PIC32
MCU Memory (KB)
2048
Silicon Vendor
Microchip
Pin count
100
RAM (Bytes)
524288
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Accessories
The PT100 3-wire temperature probe is an advanced RTD platinum sensor designed for precise temperature measurement up to 250°C. Perfectly compatible with the RTD Click board™, this probe utilizes RTD sensors - thermosensitive resistors that adapt their resistance to temperature changes. The probe's core features a meticulously crafted strip of platinum with a resistance of 100Ω at 0°C, earning the designation PT100. Key features include a temperature range of up to 250⁰ Celsius, a 3-wire configuration for enhanced accuracy, a length of 1m (100cm, 3.37 inches), Grade 2B construction for durability, and a tight tolerance of 0.5". Whether in industrial or scientific settings, the PT100 3-wire temperature probe delivers reliable and precise temperature readings, ensuring optimal performance in diverse applications.
Used MCU Pins
mikroBUS™ mapper
Take a closer look
Click board™ Schematic

Step by step
Project assembly
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Application Output
1. Application Output - In Debug mode, the 'Application Output' window enables real-time data monitoring, offering direct insight into execution results. Ensure proper data display by configuring the environment correctly using the provided tutorial.

2. UART Terminal - Use the UART Terminal to monitor data transmission via a USB to UART converter, allowing direct communication between the Click board™ and your development system. Configure the baud rate and other serial settings according to your project's requirements to ensure proper functionality. For step-by-step setup instructions, refer to the provided tutorial.

3. Plot Output - The Plot feature offers a powerful way to visualize real-time sensor data, enabling trend analysis, debugging, and comparison of multiple data points. To set it up correctly, follow the provided tutorial, which includes a step-by-step example of using the Plot feature to display Click board™ readings. To use the Plot feature in your code, use the function: plot(*insert_graph_name*, variable_name);. This is a general format, and it is up to the user to replace 'insert_graph_name' with the actual graph name and 'variable_name' with the parameter to be displayed.

Software Support
Library Description
This library contains API for RTD Click driver.
Key functions:
rtd_read_register
- This function reads data from the chosen register.rtd_read_temperature
- This function reads data from temperature registers.rtd_convert_temperature
- This function convert data from temperature registers.
Open Source
Code example
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.
/*!
* \file
* \brief Rtd Click example
*
* # Description
* This app measures temperature and converts the data to celsius degrees.
*
* The demo application is composed of two sections :
*
* ## Application Init
* Initializes RTD click driver, and sets the
* proper configuration mode for three wire RTD.
*
* ## Application Task
* Measures temperature, converts the data to celsius degrees,
* and displays it on the USB UART.
*
* \author MikroE Team
*
*/
// ------------------------------------------------------------------- INCLUDES
#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "rtd.h"
// ------------------------------------------------------------------ VARIABLES
static rtd_t rtd;
static log_t logger;
// ------------------------------------------------------ APPLICATION FUNCTIONS
void application_init ( void )
{
log_cfg_t log_cfg;
rtd_cfg_t cfg;
/**
* Logger initialization.
* Default baud rate: 115200
* Default log level: LOG_LEVEL_DEBUG
* @note If USB_UART_RX and USB_UART_TX
* are defined as HAL_PIN_NC, you will
* need to define them manually for log to work.
* See @b LOG_MAP_USB_UART macro definition for detailed explanation.
*/
LOG_MAP_USB_UART( log_cfg );
log_init( &logger, &log_cfg );
log_info( &logger, " Application Init " );
// Click initialization.
rtd_cfg_setup( &cfg );
RTD_MAP_MIKROBUS( cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
rtd_init( &rtd, &cfg );
RTD_SET_DATA_SAMPLE_EDGE;
rtd_write_register( &rtd, RTD_CONFIGURATION, 0xD0 );
Delay_ms ( 100 );
log_info( &logger, " Application Task " );
}
void application_task ( void )
{
uint16_t read_value = 0;
float converted_value = 0;
read_value = rtd_read_temperature( &rtd );
converted_value = rtd_convert_temperature( &rtd, read_value, RTD_REF_RESISTANCE_470 );
log_printf( &logger, " Current temperature: %.2f \r\n", converted_value );
Delay_ms ( 300 );
}
int main ( void )
{
/* Do not remove this line or clock might not be set correctly. */
#ifdef PREINIT_SUPPORTED
preinit();
#endif
application_init( );
for ( ; ; )
{
application_task( );
}
return 0;
}
// ------------------------------------------------------------------------ END
/*!
* \file
* \brief Rtd Click example
*
* # Description
* This app measures temperature and converts the data to celsius degrees.
*
* The demo application is composed of two sections :
*
* ## Application Init
* Initializes RTD click driver, and sets the
* proper configuration mode for three wire RTD.
*
* ## Application Task
* Measures temperature, converts the data to celsius degrees,
* and displays it on the USB UART.
*
* \author MikroE Team
*
*/
// ------------------------------------------------------------------- INCLUDES
#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "rtd.h"
// ------------------------------------------------------------------ VARIABLES
static rtd_t rtd;
static log_t logger;
// ------------------------------------------------------ APPLICATION FUNCTIONS
void application_init ( void )
{
log_cfg_t log_cfg;
rtd_cfg_t cfg;
/**
* Logger initialization.
* Default baud rate: 115200
* Default log level: LOG_LEVEL_DEBUG
* @note If USB_UART_RX and USB_UART_TX
* are defined as HAL_PIN_NC, you will
* need to define them manually for log to work.
* See @b LOG_MAP_USB_UART macro definition for detailed explanation.
*/
LOG_MAP_USB_UART( log_cfg );
log_init( &logger, &log_cfg );
log_info( &logger, " Application Init " );
// Click initialization.
rtd_cfg_setup( &cfg );
RTD_MAP_MIKROBUS( cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
rtd_init( &rtd, &cfg );
RTD_SET_DATA_SAMPLE_EDGE;
rtd_write_register( &rtd, RTD_CONFIGURATION, 0xD0 );
Delay_ms ( 100 );
log_info( &logger, " Application Task " );
}
void application_task ( void )
{
uint16_t read_value = 0;
float converted_value = 0;
read_value = rtd_read_temperature( &rtd );
converted_value = rtd_convert_temperature( &rtd, read_value, RTD_REF_RESISTANCE_470 );
log_printf( &logger, " Current temperature: %.2f \r\n", converted_value );
Delay_ms ( 300 );
}
int main ( void )
{
/* Do not remove this line or clock might not be set correctly. */
#ifdef PREINIT_SUPPORTED
preinit();
#endif
application_init( );
for ( ; ; )
{
application_task( );
}
return 0;
}
// ------------------------------------------------------------------------ END