SEN0192

  MicroWave Sensor SKU: SEN0192 Microwave Sensor Contents        1 Introduction 2 Specification 3 Board Overview 4 Sensor Module Description 4.1 Antenna Description 4.2 Signal Processing 4.3 Signal Detection Range 4.4 Install 4.5 Indicators and Output Status 4.6 Distance Adjustment 5 Comparison with IR Sensor 6 Tutorial 6.1 Requirements 6.2 Connection Diagram 6.3 Sample Code 7 FAQ Introduction The microwave sensor uses doppler radar to detect moving objects using microwaves. This differs from the method used by a regular infrared (IR) sensor as the microwave is sensitive to a variety of objects that can reflect microwaves, and its sensor readings are not affected by the ambient temperature. This type of sensor is widely used in industrial, transportation and civil applications such as measuring a vehicle's speed, measuring liquid levels, automatic door motion detection, automatic washing, production line material detection, car reversing sensors, etc. The microwave detection method has the following advantages compared with other detection methods: 1. Able to detect objects without physical contact 2. Readings not affected by temperature, humidity, noise, air, dust or light - suitable for harsh environments 3. Strong resistance to radio frequency interference 4. Low output, not harmful to the human body 5. Microwaves have a wide detection range and velocity equal to the speed of light 6. Supports non-life-class object detection Specification      Working Voltage: 5V + 0.25V Working Current(CW): 60mA max., 37mA typical Size: 48.5x63mm Emission: Detection Distance: 2-16M continuously adjustable Emission Frequency: 10.525 GHz Precision Frequency Setting: 3MHz Output Power (Minimum): 13dBm EIRP Harmonic Emission: < -10dBm Average Current (5%DC): 2mA typ. Pulse Width (Min.): 5uSec Load Cycle (Min.): 1% Reception: Sensitivity (10dB S/N ratio) 3Hz to 80Hz bandwidth: -86dBm 3Hz to 80Hz Bandwidth Clutter: 10uV Antenna Gain: 8dBi Vertical 3dB Beam Width: 36 degrees Level 3dB Beam Width: 72 degrees Board Overview Color Function Description Green Signal Line Red Power+（VCC） Black Power-（GND） Sensor Module Description Antenna Description Signal Processing The following diagram demonstrates the working principle of the sensor module. It works by amplifying a tiny signal which is received by the microwave sensor, and then through the comparison circuit it converts the signal into a square signal with a digital output of 0 or 1 which an Arduino or other micro controller can easily handle. Signal Detection Range Detection Angle: The angle of detection is 72 degrees with the antenna in a parallel direction (azimuth) The vertical (pitch) direction of the antenna is 36 degrees. Install Microwaves can penetrate through walls. So sometimes it is inaccuracies when microwaves penetrate to outside walls and detect moving objects in non-target areas. Be sure to choose an installation location to avoid this! Indicators and Output Status When the microwave sensor does not detect moving objects, the indicator LED remains off. When the sensor detects moving objects, the LED will turn on and the output level will be change from HIGH to LOW. The LED will automatically turn off about after 0.5s and the output level will change from LOW to HIGH. If the microwave sensor detects continuously moving objects the LED will keep flashing on and off. The output level will fluctuate between HIGH and LOW until the object stops moving. Distance Adjustment The microwave sensor has a distance range of 2-16m. The detection distance can be adjusted using the potentiometer. If it is turned in the direction on MIN, the detection distance decreases. If it is turned in the opposite direction, the range increases. Comparison with IR Sensor   Microwave Sensor Trigger Mode Temperature Influence Object Penetration Ambient Environmental Requirements Working Life Stability IR Sensor Movement Infrared Reflection No Influence Over 40 degrees C can inhibit function Able to penetrate any non-metallic object Unable to penetrate No requirements Dusty or brightly lit environments can inhibit function more than 100,000 hours about 1000 hours Very reliable and stable Induction distance will shorten over time Tutorial Requirements  Hardware Arduino UNO (or similar) x1 Microwave sensor x1 3PIN digital cable x1  Software Arduino IDE V1.6.5 Click to Download Arduino IDE from Arduino® Connection Diagram Align the antenna surface towards the area you need to detect Note: The sensor can be adjusted continuously within the range of 2-16m. Turn the potentiometer in the direction of MIN and the detection range decreases. Turn the potentiometer in the opposite direction and the detection range increases. Sample Code Please download MsTimer2 library first. Here is tutorial about Library installation. 1 #include //Timer interrupt function library 2 int pbIn = 0; 2 // Define interrupt 0 that is digital pin 3 int ledOut = 13; in 13 // Define the indicator LED pin digital p 4 int number=0; 5 volatile int state = LOW; default is not bright 6 7 void setup() 8 { 9 Serial.begin(9600); //Interrupt times // Defines the indicator LED state, the 10 pinMode(ledOut, OUTPUT);// 11 attachInterrupt(pbIn, stateChange, FALLING); // Set the interrupt fun ction, interrupt pin is digital pin D2, interrupt service function is stateCh ange (), when the D2 power change from high to low , the trigger interrupt. 12 MsTimer2::set(1000, Handle); // Set the timer interrupt function, run ning once Handle() function per 1000ms 13 MsTimer2::start();//Start timer interrupt function 14 15 } 16 17 void loop() 18 { 19 Serial.println(number); // Printing the number of times of interruption, w hich is convenient for debugging. 20 delay(1); 21 if(state == HIGH) //When a moving object is detected, the ledout is a utomatically closed after the light 2S, the next trigger can be carried out, and No need to reset. Convenient debugging. 22 { 23 delay(2000); 24 state = LOW; 25 digitalWrite(ledOut, state); 26 //turn off led } 27 28 } 29 30 31 void stateChange() //Interrupt service function 32 { 33 number++; //Interrupted once, the number +1 34 35 } 36 37 void Handle() 38 { //Timer service function 39 if(number>1) //If in the set of the interrupt time the number more th an 1 times, then means have detect moving objects,This value can be adjusted according to the actual situation, which is equivalent to adjust the threshol d of detection speed of moving objects. 40 { 41 state = HIGH; 42 digitalWrite(ledOut, state); 43 number=0; fect the next trigger 44 } 45 else //light led //Cleare the number, so that it does not af 46 number=0; //If in the setting of the interrupt time, the n umber of the interrupt is not reached the threshold value, it is not detected the moving objects, Cleare the number. 47 } FAQ There are no questions about this product yet. 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