MCP9600 Thermocouple Amplifier

MCP9600 Thermocouple Amplifier Breakout

This fantastic MCP9600 thermocouple amplifier breakout can easily be considered one of the best in its category. It supports eight different thermocouple types, includes built-in temperature alerts, and is compatible with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and the Breakout Garden HAT (I2C).

Thermocouple temperature probes are theoretically intended for industrial use, where it is essential to ensure resistance and tolerance to extreme conditions, such as inside freezers or ovens. Stainless steel K-type thermocouples have been tested to tolerate and measure temperatures ranging from -200°C to over 800°C when used with the MCP9600.

This MCP9600 breakout works perfectly with K, J, T, N, S, E, B, and R-type thermocouples. It features four configurable temperature alerts, built-in cold-junction compensation, and sturdy screw terminals for connecting your thermocouple.

Please note that you need a thermocouple to use with this breakout. If you do not already own one and would like to purchase one, you could choose a stainless steel K-type thermocouple or a braided K-type thermocouple.

MCP9600 Thermocouple Amplifier Breakout Features

• MCP9600 thermocouple amplifier
• Compatible with K, J, T, N, S, E, B, and R-type thermocouples
• Four configurable temperature alerts
• Hot/cold-junction resolution: 0.0625°C
• Hot-junction accuracy: ±1.5°C
• It is 3.3V or 5V compatible
• I2C interface, with selectable address through cuttable ADDR trace (0x38 or 0x39)
• Reverse polarity protection
• Compatible with Arduino
• Compatible with Raspberry Pi pinout (pins 1, 3, 5, 7, 9)
• Compatible with Raspberry Pi 4B, 3B+, 3, 2, B+, A+, Zero, and Zero W
• Python library
• Datasheet

The MCP9600 Thermocouple Amplifier Breakout kit includes:

• MCP9600 thermocouple amplifier breakout
• 1×5 male header
• 1×5 right-angle female header

Software

A very useful Python library for the MCP9600 Thermocouple Amplifier Breakout will help you read data from your breakout, and a simple command line installer will help you install everything.

Raspbian Wheezy is not supported by the Python library.

Notes
Even though the screw terminals are marked with + and – symbols, connecting your thermocouple wires the wrong way around will not damage either the thermocouple or your breakout. Some thermocouples have colour-coded wires: red for + and blue/black for -, although not all thermocouples follow this standard. Do not worry, you will immediately notice if your thermocouple has been connected incorrectly. Check the temperature reading: if the connection has been made the wrong way around, the reading will go in the opposite direction. Simply swap the wires and you will be ready to go!

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