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Accumulate and archive temperature data over a period with MCP9843 and ATmega328

Track temperature, anytime, anywhere!

Temp-Log 3 Click with Arduino UNO Rev3

Published Feb 14, 2024

Click board™

Temp-Log 3 Click

Dev. board

Arduino UNO Rev3

Compiler

NECTO Studio

MCU

ATmega328

Monitor and record temperature variations in various environments

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Hardware Overview

How does it work?

Temp-Log 3 Click is based on the MCP9843, a temperature sensor with EEPROM from Microchip. This IC is used to convert the temperature measurement into digital information. Besides the thermal sensor, this IC also features 256 bytes of EEPROM on the same die. It is compliant with the JEDEC specification JC42.4-TSE3000B3 and JC42.4-TSE2002B3 since it is designed for DRAM DIMMs (Dual In-line Memory Modules), allowing the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) feature. However, it is not limited only to this role: it can be used as a very accurate general-purpose thermometer with the added benefit of integrated EEPROM, reducing the number of physical ICs required to design a temperature logging application. Temp-Log 3 Click utilizes the I2C serial interface (SMBus

compatible), allowing it to be used in various applications. The temperature sensor includes the interrupt and thermometer modes, alert pin configuration, hysteresis of the temperature thresholds, critical temperature alert feature, and more. The EVENT pin of the IC is routed to the INT pin of the Click board™. A resistor pulls it to a HIGH logic level, so the polarity should be programmed accordingly. The MCP9843 features the CAPABILITIES register, a read-only register, and it provides some general information, such as the factory-specified accuracy in the upper-temperature range (+75°C to +95°C and +40°C to +125°C), measurement range, resolution, and other parameters of the sensor. Both the temperature and the EEPROM section have their own I2C

address. Four fixed bit values determine the I2C address, while the logic states determine the last three bits (LSBs) applied to A2, A1, and A0. While A2 and A1 are hard-wired to a LOW logic level on this Click board™, the value of the A0 address bit can be changed by switching the SMD jumper labeled as ADDR SEL to either 0 (tied to GND) or 1 (tied to VCC). 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.

Temp-Log 3 Click hardware overview image

Features overview

Development board

Arduino UNO is a versatile microcontroller board built around the ATmega328P chip. It offers extensive connectivity options for various projects, featuring 14 digital input/output pins, six of which are PWM-capable, along with six analog inputs. Its core components include a 16MHz ceramic resonator, a USB connection, a power jack, an

ICSP header, and a reset button, providing everything necessary to power and program the board. The Uno is ready to go, whether connected to a computer via USB or powered by an AC-to-DC adapter or battery. As the first USB Arduino board, it serves as the benchmark for the Arduino platform, with "Uno" symbolizing its status as the

first in a series. This name choice, meaning "one" in Italian, commemorates the launch of Arduino Software (IDE) 1.0. Initially introduced alongside version 1.0 of the Arduino Software (IDE), the Uno has since become the foundational model for subsequent Arduino releases, embodying the platform's evolution.

Arduino UNO Rev3 double side image

Microcontroller Overview

MCU Card / MCU

default

Architecture

AVR

MCU Memory (KB)

32

Silicon Vendor

Microchip

Pin count

32

RAM (Bytes)

2048

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Accessories

Click Shield for Arduino UNO has two proprietary mikroBUS™ sockets, allowing all the Click board™ devices to be interfaced with the Arduino UNO board without effort. The Arduino Uno, a microcontroller board based on the ATmega328P, provides an affordable and flexible way for users to try out new concepts and build prototypes with the ATmega328P microcontroller from various combinations of performance, power consumption, and features. The Arduino Uno has 14 digital input/output pins (of which six can be used as PWM outputs), six analog inputs, a 16 MHz ceramic resonator (CSTCE16M0V53-R0), a USB connection, a power jack, an ICSP header, and reset button. Most of the ATmega328P microcontroller pins are brought to the IO pins on the left and right edge of the board, which are then connected to two existing mikroBUS™ sockets. This Click Shield also has several switches that perform functions such as selecting the logic levels of analog signals on mikroBUS™ sockets and selecting logic voltage levels of the mikroBUS™ sockets themselves. Besides, the user is offered the possibility of using any Click board™ with the help of existing bidirectional level-shifting voltage translators, regardless of whether the Click board™ operates at a 3.3V or 5V logic voltage level. Once you connect the Arduino UNO board with our Click Shield for Arduino UNO, you can access hundreds of Click boards™, working with 3.3V or 5V logic voltage levels.

Click Shield for Arduino UNO accessories 1 image

Used MCU Pins

mikroBUS™ mapper

NC
NC
AN
NC
NC
RST
NC
NC
CS
NC
NC
SCK
NC
NC
MISO
NC
NC
MOSI
Power Supply
3.3V
3.3V
Ground
GND
GND
NC
NC
PWM
Alert Interrupt
PC3
INT
NC
NC
TX
NC
NC
RX
I2C Clock
PC5
SCL
I2C Data
PC4
SDA
Power Supply
5V
5V
Ground
GND
GND
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Take a closer look

Click board™ Schematic

Temp-Log 3 Click Schematic schematic

Step by step

Project assembly

Click Shield for Arduino UNO front image hardware assembly

Start by selecting your development board and Click board™. Begin with the Arduino UNO Rev3 as your development board.

Click Shield for Arduino UNO front image hardware assembly
Arduino UNO Rev3 front image hardware assembly
Charger 27 Click front image hardware assembly
Prog-cut hardware assembly
Arduino UNO Rev3 Access MB 1 - upright/background hardware assembly
Necto image step 2 hardware assembly
Necto image step 3 hardware assembly
Necto image step 4 hardware assembly
Necto image step 5 hardware assembly
Necto image step 6 hardware assembly
Arduino UNO MCU Step hardware assembly
Necto No Display image step 8 hardware assembly
Necto image step 9 hardware assembly
Necto image step 10 hardware assembly
Debug Image Necto Step hardware assembly

Track your results in real time

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 Temp-Log 3 Click driver.

Key functions:

  • templog3_set_temp - Set Temperature function

  • templog3_eeprom_byte_write - EEPROM Single Write function

  • templog3_eeprom_sequential_read - EEPROM Sequential Read function

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 TempLog3 Click example
 * 
 * # Description
 * This application measures temperature.
 *
 * The demo application is composed of two sections :
 * 
 * ## Application Init 
 * Initializes I2C interface and performs a device default configuration.
 * 
 * ## Application Task  
 * First ensures that the minimum conversion time is met, and then reads the
 * ambient temperature calculated to the Celsius degrees, and logs the results to the USB UART.
 * 
 * @note 
 * The temperature range that can be measured or written is from -40 to +125 Celsius degrees.
 * The user can change the measured temperature resolution, but the range remains the same.
 * The limit of the temperature resolution is always a 10bit, or 0.25 Celsius degrees.
 * If user wants to enable the EEPROM Write Protection, the A0 pin on the device 
 * must be set to the high voltage level.
 * 
 * \author MikroE Team
 *
 */
// ------------------------------------------------------------------- INCLUDES

#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "templog3.h"

// ------------------------------------------------------------------ VARIABLES

static templog3_t templog3;
static log_t logger;

// ------------------------------------------------------- ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

void check_limit_status ( uint8_t status )
{   
    if ( ( status & TEMPLOG3_TCRIT_DETECT ) != TEMPLOG3_OK )
    {
        log_printf( &logger, "**  Critical temperature detection!  ** \r\n " );
    }
    if ( ( status & TEMPLOG3_TUPPER_DETECT ) != TEMPLOG3_OK )
    {
        log_printf( &logger,  "**  Ambient temperature is higher than upper limit temperature!  ** \r\n" );
    }
    else if ( ( status & TEMPLOG3_TLOWER_DETECT ) != TEMPLOG3_OK )
    {
        log_printf( &logger,  "**  Ambient temperature is lower than lower limit temperature!  ** \r\n" );
    }
}

// ------------------------------------------------------ APPLICATION FUNCTIONS

void application_init ( void )
{
    log_cfg_t log_cfg;
    templog3_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.

    templog3_cfg_setup( &cfg );
    TEMPLOG3_MAP_MIKROBUS( cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
    templog3_init( &templog3, &cfg );

    Delay_ms( 500 );
    
    templog3_default_cfg( &templog3 );
    
    Delay_ms( 200 );

    log_printf( &logger, "** Temp-Log 3 click is initialized ** \r\n" );
}

void application_task ( void )
{
    float temperature;
    uint8_t ret_status;

    templog3_wait_conv_done( &templog3 );

    ret_status = templog3_get_temp( &templog3, TEMPLOG3_TEMP_AMBIENT_REG, &temperature );

    log_printf( &logger, "**  Ambient temperature is : %.2f C  **\r\n", temperature );
    
    check_limit_status( ret_status );
    
    Delay_ms( 300 );
}

void main ( void )
{
    application_init( );

    for ( ; ; )
    {
        application_task( );
    }
}

// ------------------------------------------------------------------------ END

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