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Live readings from Senseca PRO 111/115 Pt100 thermometers via USB (unofficial)

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Live readings from Senseca PRO 111/115 Pt100 thermometers via USB (unofficial)

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What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Serial port of the instrument, e.g. /dev/ttyACM0 or COM3. Auto-detected if not set.Optional

Environment variable: SENSECA_PORT

Instrument PIN, only needed if its protected mode is enabledRequired

Environment variable: SENSECA_PIN

Set to 1 to enable tools that change instrument settings (clock, location labels)Optional

Environment variable: SENSECA_ALLOW_WRITE

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-shaag7967-mcp-server-senseca-pro": {
      "env": {
        "SENSECA_PIN": "your-senseca-pin-here",
        "SENSECA_PORT": "your-senseca-port-here",
        "SENSECA_ALLOW_WRITE": "your-senseca-allow-write-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "mcp-server-senseca-pro"
      ],
      "command": "uvx"
    }
  }
}

Documentation

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From the project's GitHub README.

mcp-server-senseca-pro

An MCP server that lets AI assistants read live measurements from a Senseca PRO 111 / PRO 115 handheld Pt100 thermometer connected via USB.

Unofficial project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Senseca. Tested with a PRO 111, firmware V1.4.3.0, interface protocol V1.0.0.1.

Tools

ToolDescription
read_temperatureCurrent temperature with unit (°C/°F/K, as set on the instrument) and UTC timestamp
read_resistanceCurrent Pt100 resistance in ohm
sample_temperatureReadings over a period (max 600 s, interval ≥ 0.5 s) with min/max/mean/stdev
get_device_infoModel, serial number, firmware, instrument clock, battery level

With --allow-write two more tools are available:

ToolDescription
set_device_clockSet the instrument clock (default: this computer's time)
set_location_nameRename one of the 20 location labels

The server cannot change calibration or adjustment data; the instrument does not offer that over its serial interface.

Requirements

  • Python ≥ 3.10 and uv
  • The instrument switched on and connected via USB-C. On the PRO 115 set Settings → USB mode to COM interface.
  • Linux: your user must be in the dialout group (sudo usermod -aG dialout $USER, then log in again).
  • Windows / macOS: no extra setup; the port shows up as COMx or /dev/cu.usbmodem….

Configuration

Claude Code

claude mcp add senseca-pro -- uvx mcp-server-senseca-pro

Claude Desktop and other clients

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "senseca-pro": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["mcp-server-senseca-pro"]
    }
  }
}

Options

OptionEnvironment variableDefault
--port PORTSENSECA_PORTauto-detect
--allow-writeSENSECA_ALLOW_WRITE=1off
--log-level LEVELSENSECA_LOG_LEVELWARNING
—SENSECA_PINnone; needed only if the instrument's protected mode is on

Auto-detection looks for USB ID 0483:5740 and only accepts a port whose device reports manufacturer senseca. If several instruments are connected, set the port explicitly; on Linux prefer the stable /dev/serial/by-id/… path.

Only one program can use the serial port at a time. Close ProXware or terminal programs while the server is running.

Measurement notes

  • Instrument accuracy: ±0.05 °C or ±0.06 % of reading (whichever is higher) ±1 digit, probe not included.
  • The USB port is not galvanically isolated. With a probe touching a grounded medium, the USB connection can shift the reading. Compare readings with and without USB, and use a USB isolator if they differ (see the instrument manual, section 7.2).

Development

uv sync
uv run pytest                                   # tests use a simulated instrument
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uv run mcp-server-senseca-pro   # try the tools interactively

To check a real instrument, connect it and run:

uv run python scripts/hardware_test.py               # read-only checks, no interaction
uv run python scripts/hardware_test.py --reconnect   # also unplug/replug USB when asked

The script only sends read commands. See --help for the PIN test.

The serial protocol is described in docs/protocol.md.

License

MIT

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