NCIR Sensor – Digital Infrared Temperature Sensor
MC4.0 NCIR Sensor – Digital Infrared Temperature Sensor: The NCIR Sensor serves as a precise infrared device used to measure surface temperatures without any physical touch. Featuring the MLX90614ESF-A, this sensor can handle a broad range of temperatures from -70°C to +380°C. It works well in situations where accurate heat readings are essential. This sensor […]
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MC4.0 NCIR Sensor – Digital Infrared Temperature Sensor:
The NCIR Sensor serves as a precise infrared device used to measure surface temperatures without any physical touch. Featuring the MLX90614ESF-A, this sensor can handle a broad range of temperatures from -70°C to +380°C. It works well in situations where accurate heat readings are essential.
This sensor works from standard contact devices. It determines temperature by detecting infrared radiation given off by objects instead of requiring direct contact. This makes it useful to measure body temperatures or fragile surfaces without causing harm or contamination risks.
The NCIR sensor measures both object and ambient temperatures with precise readings of ±0.5°C at room temperature. It covers a 90° field of view making temperature checks in a specific area simple and fast. This sensor connects through I2C (address 0x5A), which allows easy compatibility with many microcontroller platforms like Arduino, MCLab, and ESP32.
You can count on the NCIR Sensor to deliver dependable temperature readings for projects like body temperature tracking automated heat detection systems, or smart home setups.
Benefits of the kit
- Enables non-contact temperature measurement for objects and surfaces, making it safe and hygienic
- Wide temperature range: -70°C to +380°C, suitable for various industrial, educational, and hobby projects
- High accuracy: ±0.5°C at room temperature, providing reliable readings
- Measures both object and ambient temperature for versatile applications
- 90° field of view allows quick and convenient temperature detection in a specific area
- Easy integration via I2C interface with Arduino, MC4.0 (MCLab), and ESP32 platforms
- Compact design with holes for classroom and robotics projects
- Ideal for body temperature monitoring, automated heat detection, smart home, and STEAM learning
Features
- MLX90614ESF-AAA
- Object and ambient temperature measurement
- Development platforms: Arduino, MCLab (Blockly, Python)
- 2 x LEGO-compatible holes
Includes
- 1 x Unit NCIR
- 1 x HY2.0-4P Grove cable (20cm)
Applications
- Human body temperature measurement
- Object (biological) motion detection
| Specification | Parameter |
|---|---|
| Communication Protocol | I2C:0x5A |
| Object Temperature Range | -70°C ~ 380°C |
| Ambient Temperature Range | -40°C ~ 125°C |
| Measurement Accuracy | ±0.5°C |
| Field of View | 90° |
| Net Weight | 4g |
| Gross Weight | 16g |
| Product Dimensions | 32 x 24 x 8mm |
| Package Dimensions | 136 x 92 x 11mm |
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a non-contact infrared sensor that uses the MLX90614ESF-A to read surface temperatures
The sensor can read object temperatures between -70°C and +380°C and detect ambient temperatures from -40°C to +125°C.
At room temperature, the sensor gives accurate readings within ±0.5°C.
It measures temperature by sensing infrared radiation coming from objects, so no physical contact is needed.
The sensor covers a 90° field, which makes temperature checks fast and easy.
It uses I2C communication and has the address 0x5A making it work well with different microcontroller systems.
It works great in monitoring body temperatures, detecting heat, and smart home setups.
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