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GP2Y1010AU0F Optical Dust Sensor for PM2.5 Detection

GP2Y1010AU0F Optical Dust Sensor for PM2.5 Detection

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SpecificationDetails
Operating Voltage5V to 7V DC
Average Current~11mA (20mA Max)
Detection RangeUp to 500 µg/m³
Output TypeAnalog Voltage (Typical 0.5V per 100µg/m³)
Light SourceInfrared Emitting Diode (IRED)
Operating Temp-10°C to +65°C
Dimensions~46mm x 30mm x 17.6mm
Price
₹ 406.78 ₹ 406.78
(Tax included)

Product Description

The GP2Y1010AU0F is engineered for high-efficiency particle sensing with a very low current consumption profile. It works on the principle of light scattering; when particles enter the sensor's chamber, they scatter the infrared light toward the phototransistor. The resulting analog voltage is proportional to the measured dust density. This sensor is particularly effective at detecting cigarette smoke and fine house dust, making it a reliable trigger for air filtration systems. Its low-profile housing and integrated 6-pin connector allow for easy mounting within sleek consumer electronic designs.

Key Features

  • Compact & Lightweight: The small form factor allows it to be embedded in portable air quality monitors.

  • Low Power Consumption: Operates at a low average current, making it suitable for long-term continuous monitoring.

  • Dual Particle Detection: Can distinguish between larger dust particles and finer smoke particles based on signal characteristics.

  • Analog Interface: Simple voltage-based output makes it easy to read with any microcontroller's Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC).

  • Integrated IR Shielding: The internal structure is designed to minimize interference from ambient light.

Technical Details

  • Sensitivity: 0.5V / (0.1mg/m³).

  • Pulse Triggering: Requires a specific pulse drive for the IRED (typically a 0.32ms pulse every 10ms).

  • Connector: 1.5mm pitch 6-pin connector.

Prototyping and Engineering Tips from Robogears

  • The Necessary Components: To use this sensor with an Arduino, you must use a 150 Ohm resistor and a 220uF capacitor (as shown in the datasheet). These components are required to provide the high-current pulses needed by the internal IR LED without crashing your microcontroller's power rail.

  • Timing is Critical: The sensor's output is only valid at a very specific time during the IR pulse. You should trigger the IR LED, wait exactly 0.28ms, and then take your analog reading. Reading at the wrong time will result in "noisy" data or constant zero values.

  • Orientation Matters: Mount the sensor vertically so that dust can naturally fall through the center hole. If mounted horizontally, dust may settle on the optical lenses over time, causing "sensor drift" where the base voltage increases even in clean air.

  • Calibration: Every sensor has a slightly different "no-dust" voltage (usually around 0.1V to 0.9V). For accurate PM2.5 readings, you should record the voltage in a clean environment and subtract this "offset" from your future readings in your code.

Package Includes

  • 1 x GP2Y1010AU0F Dust Sensor

  • 1 x 150 Ohm Resistor

  • 1 x 220uF Capacitor

  • 1 x 6-Pin Connecting Cable

Disclaimer

This is an entry-level optical sensor. While excellent for qualitative measurements (detecting if air is "clean" or "dirty"), it should not be used as a medical-grade device for health-critical PM2.5 monitoring without professional calibration against a reference standard.