Description
The PIR Motion Sensor Module – SR501 is a device used to detect motion in a room or area. It operates by using a passive infrared sensor to detect changes in the infrared radiation levels in its field of view, indicating the presence of a moving object. The module is small and compact, making it suitable for a range of applications, such as home automation, security systems, and robotics. The module outputs a digital signal, making it easy to interface with microcontrollers and other electronics.
Features:
- Passive infrared sensor (PIR sensor)
- Operating voltage: DC 4.5V ~ 5V
- Quiescent Current: <65uA
- Output: High level 3.3 V; Low level 0V
- Delay time: 5-200S(adjustable)
- Trigger mode setting: L=Not repeated(default); H=Repeated
- Block time 2.5S(default)
- Board Dimensions 32mm x 24mm
- Sensing Angle: < 120° cone angle
- Operation Temp. -15 ~ +70 degrees
How the PIR Sensor Work
- The PIR sensor itself has two slots in it, each slot is made of a special material that is sensitive to IR.
- When the sensor is idle, both slots detect the same amount of IR, the ambient amount radiated from the room or walls or outdoors.
- When a warm body like a human or animal passes by, it first intercepts one half of the PIR sensor, which causes a positive differential change between the two halves. When the warm body leaves the sensing area, the reverse happens, whereby the sensor generates a negative differential change. These change pulses are what is detected
- The IR sensor itself is housed in a hermetically sealed metal can to improve noise immunity.
There is a window made of IR-transmissive material (typically coated silicon since that is very easy to come by) that protects the sensing element. Behind the window are the two balanced sensors
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