Hello everyone,
Here's a small update regarding the power supply for the PT100 sensor module:
- Power the module before starting up your PC.
- Only then run the PC and the program to read the sensors.
Doing it the other way around doesn't work... you'll end up with a terminal without text!
Therefore, I'm also going to make a small UPS (uninterruptible power supply) for this module.
(A short "Power bracke" ... and reading of the sensors stops!)
I'll easily do this using the original battery charger from my previous drill. Charger: Output 21 Volt 2 Amps,
Battery: Li-ion 20 Volt 2 Ah
If 20 Volts proves insufficient for proper operation of the module, I would recommend what's called a "DC-DC Step-Up Converter 2-24V to 3-30V 4A 80W Adj Regulated power supply." This is an inverter that increases the 20 Volts from the battery to a stable 30 Volt voltage (adjustable and short-circuit-proof) and costs only a few euros on AliExpress, eBay....
Once it's finished, I'll publish the schematic here,
(anyone can connect those inverter themselves... only -Vin +Vin and -Vout +Vout).
Greatings,
Rudy M
Here's a small update regarding the power supply for the PT100 sensor module:
- Power the module before starting up your PC.
- Only then run the PC and the program to read the sensors.
Doing it the other way around doesn't work... you'll end up with a terminal without text!
Therefore, I'm also going to make a small UPS (uninterruptible power supply) for this module.
(A short "Power bracke" ... and reading of the sensors stops!)
I'll easily do this using the original battery charger from my previous drill. Charger: Output 21 Volt 2 Amps,
Battery: Li-ion 20 Volt 2 Ah
If 20 Volts proves insufficient for proper operation of the module, I would recommend what's called a "DC-DC Step-Up Converter 2-24V to 3-30V 4A 80W Adj Regulated power supply." This is an inverter that increases the 20 Volts from the battery to a stable 30 Volt voltage (adjustable and short-circuit-proof) and costs only a few euros on AliExpress, eBay....
Once it's finished, I'll publish the schematic here,
(anyone can connect those inverter themselves... only -Vin +Vin and -Vout +Vout).
Greatings,
Rudy M
