Component: Thermocouple (MAX31856) (Environmental)

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Author Matrix TSL
Version 1.0
Category Environmental


Thermocouple (MAX31856) component

Component to interface the MAX31856 IC from MAXIM. Uses a standard 4-wire SPI interface to connect to the IC and collect the temperature. Compatible with different thermocouple types.

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Examples

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Macro reference

Initialise

Fc9-comp-macro.png Initialise
Configures the SPI bus ready for communications. 
Fc9-void-icon.png - VOID Return


ReadReference_Float

Fc9-comp-macro.png ReadReference_Float
Returns the reference temperature from the last sample as a floating point value in Degrees C. 
Fc9-f32-icon.png - FLOAT Return


ReadReference_Int

Fc9-comp-macro.png ReadReference_Int
Returns the reference temperature from the last sample as an integer value in Degrees C. 
Fc9-s16-icon.png - INT Return


ReadThermocouple_Float

Fc9-comp-macro.png ReadThermocouple_Float
Returns the thermocouple temperature from the last sample as a floating point value in Degrees C. 
Fc9-f32-icon.png - FLOAT Return


ReadThermocouple_Int

Fc9-comp-macro.png ReadThermocouple_Int
Returns the thermocouple temperature from the last sample as an integer value in Degrees C. 
Fc9-s16-icon.png - INT Return


Sample

Fc9-comp-macro.png Sample
Reads the memory of the MAX31855 IC and checks for errors. Must be called before any of the Read functions. Returns: 0=OK, 1=Open Circuit, 2=Short GND, 3=Short VCC 
Fc9-u8-icon.png - BYTE Return


Property reference

Fc9-prop-icon.png Properties
Fc9-conn-icon.png Thermocouple Properties
Fc9-type-16-icon.png Thermocouple Type
Specified the thermocouple type used with the sensor IC 
Fc9-type-16-icon.png Averaging
Select the number of samples used to provide stable readings. 
Fc9-type-16-icon.png Notch Filter
Choose the frequency of notch filter 
Fc9-conn-icon.png SPI Properties
Fc9-type-16-icon.png Channel
SPI Channel selector 
Fc9-type-16-icon.png Prescale
Prescale option selector 
Fc9-type-5-icon.png MOSI
SPI Data Out Pin SDO - Also Known as Master Out Slave In (MOSI) when used in Master mode. 
Fc9-type-5-icon.png MISO
SPI Data In Pin SDI - Also Known as Master In Slave Out (MISO) when used in Master mode. 
Fc9-type-5-icon.png CLK
SPI Clock Pin CLK - The Clock signal is driven by the SPI master. 
Fc9-type-5-icon.png CS / SS
Chip Select / Slave Select Pin Master Mode: General purpose output pin used to select the remote SPI device. Slave Mode: Hardware chip select pin input used to select the SPI device.  
Fc9-conn-icon.png Simulation
Fc9-type-7-icon.png Simulate Comms
 

Component Source Code

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