MLX90614 IR Infrared Thermometer Evaluation Board

This the MLX90614 IR Thermometer breakout from Elementz, an InfraRed thermometer for non contact temperature measurements. We have designed this product to be compatible in its design with Sparkfun's Evaluation breakout. Though the design is inspired out of Sparkfun version clearly it is not a clone, we redesigned the circuit for added reliability. The sensor is interfaced with an ATmega328 onboard, running at 3.3V with STK500 (Arduino) 8MHz bootloader loaded. The ATmega328 can be programmed over the FTDI basic interface and the Arduino environment.

The MLX90614 sensor is a high precision, small size, single zone IR thermometer with an optional SMBus (two-wire) or PWM interface. Both the IR sensitive thermopile detector chip and the signal conditioning ASSP are integrated in the same TO-39 can. Thanks to its low noise amplifier, 17-bit ADC and powerful DSP unit for its a high accuracy and  reliable resolution. The ATMega328 onboard comes with demo code that gives a temperature readout in degree Celsius at 9600bps (eg: T036.00C, for 36oC). You can use a 3.3V FTDI Basic to connect to the board.

Note: In comparison with the Sparkfun version, Elementz MLX90614 IR breakout has an updated firmware and outputs temperature readings in degree Celsius

Features:

• MLX90614 IR sensor
• Low Cost and compact
• ATMega328 (8MHz STK500 - Arduino bootloader)
• Small size, low cost Easy to integrate
• Factory calibrated in wide temperature range:
• -40 to 125 °C for sensor temperature
• -70 to 380 °C for object temperature.
• High accuracy of 0.5°C over wide temperature range
• Loaded with firmware, temperature output in degree Celsius
• Provision to update the firmware via ICSP pins
• Can be used for standalone function or along with host controller
• Compatible with Sparkfun IR Evaluation Board
• Power and status LEDs 
• High Quality PTH PCB
• Automotive grade

Package Includes:

1x Evaluation Board - MLX90614

1x 8Pin Header (2.54MM)

1x 6Pin Header (2.54MM)

Applications:

• High precision non-contact temperature measurements
• Thermal Comfort sensor for Mobile Air Conditioning control system
• Temperature sensing element for residential, commercial and industrial building air conditioning
• Wind shield defogging
• Automotive blind angle detection
• Industrial temperature control of moving parts
• Temperature control in printers and copiers
• Home appliances with temperature control
• Healthcare
• Livestock monitoring
• Movement detection
• Multiple zone temperature control – up to 100 sensors can be read via common 2 wires
• Thermal relay/alert 
• Body temperature measurement