5-CHANNEL FLAME SENSOR
General Description:
The 5-Channel Flame Sensor Module is a 5-channel flame detector module used to detect flame in a larger area (>120 degrees). Each sensor is arranged at 30 degrees. This module outputs an analog signal, which would be more precise, and also a digital signal which would be easier to use, you can adjust the digital output sensitivity by the onboard potentiometer. The 5 LED indicators are helpful in your debugging, the high-precision resistors also make this sensor more precise than other flame sensors.
Working Principle:
Flame sensors detect infrared (IR) light emitted by flames. They filter out ambient light to focus on flame-specific wavelengths. Processed signals exceeding a threshold trigger output signal. These signals are used to activate safety measures or alarms in fire detection systems.
Specifications:
- The range of a wavelength is 760nm-1100 nm.
- The flame test using a lighter distance would be 80cm and the distance range would be farther.
- Sensor having the Analog and Digital output pins.
- Adjustable detection range digital and analog output sensitive.
- LM393MX is a dual voltage comparator IC (Integrated Circuit).
- Operating Voltage: 3.3V - 9V.
- 1 x 5-Channel Flame Sensor Module.
Requirements
| S. No. | Component Name | Values |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LM393MX (voltage comparator op-amp) | 3 |
| 2 | Flame Sensor (Phototransistor) | 5 no. |
| 3 | Resistors | 3k, 1.5k, 33k |
| 4 | Capacitors | 100p, |
| 5 | Male connectors | 12 |
| 6 | LEDs (sensor detect indicators) | Blue (5) smd |
| 7 | Potentiometer (Adjustable) | 10k |
Pin configuration:
| S. No. | Pins | Pin Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A1 | First Input analog pin |
| 2 | D1 | First output digital pin |
| 3 | A2 | Second Input analog pin |
| 4 | D2 | Second output digital pin |
| 5 | A3 | Third Input analog pin |
| 6 | D3 | Third output digital pin |
| 7 | A4 | Fourth Input analog pin |
| 8 | D4 | Fourth output digital pin |
| 9 | A5 | Fifth Input analog pin |
| 10 | D5 | Fifth output digital pin |
| 11 | VCC | 3.3V-9V |
| 12 | GND | ground |
Applications:
- Fire detection and alarm systems
- Industrial safety
- Environmental monitoring
- Automotive
- Security systems
- Furnaces and boilers