Details
Dust Sensor, A simple Air Monitor
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.
