Waveshare Dust Sensor

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)