Overview

• Sharp GP2Y1010AU0F onboard, detecting fine particle larger than 0.8μm in diameter, even like the cigarette smoke
• Low power consumption, analog voltage output, the output level is linear with dust density
• Embedded voltage boost circuit to support wide range of power supply

Specifications

• Sensitivity : 0.5V/(100μg/m3)
• Measurement range : 500μg/m3
• Power : 2.5V~5.5V
• Operating current : 20mA(max)
• Operating temperature : -10℃~65℃
• Storage temperature : -20℃~80℃
• Life time : 5 years
• Dimension : 63.2mm×41.3mm×21.1mm
• Mounting holes size : 2.0mm
• Air hole size : 9.0mm

Applications

• Air purifier
• Air conditioner
• Air monitor
• PM2.5 Detector

How to Use

In the case of working with a MCU:

• VCC ↔ 2.5V ~ 5.0V
• GND ↔ GND
• AOUT ↔ MCU.IO (analog output)
• ILED ↔ MCU.IO (module driving pin)

Photos

As shown in the first picture above, you can add the bottom pinheaders (not soldered by default) for easily connecting the module to your application board.

Development Resources

Wiki : www.waveshare.com/wiki/Dust_Sensor

• Dust Sensor × 1
• XH2.54 4-pin wire × 1