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  • Natural gas, LPG sensor MQ5 breakout-Sensors
  • Natural gas, LPG sensor MQ5 breakout-Sensors
  • Natural gas, LPG sensor MQ5 breakout-Sensors
  • Natural gas, LPG sensor MQ5 breakout-Sensors
Natural gas, LPG sensor MQ5 breakout
SKU: 333105
€4,50 €2,50

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Description

Is your office near a high-traffic area? Are you concerned about the amount of natural and liquefied petroleum gases in your work environment? The MQ5 is a simple-to-use sensor to put your mind at ease. It detects gas particles very quickly between 200 and 10000 ppm.

 

The breakout board works with both digital (DO) and analog signals (AO). The digital output is obtained by setting a threshold value with a potentiometer. The analog output will differ depending on the intensity of the gas.

 

Product usage tips:

The sensor takes 24 hours to preheat to optimal working temperature. When gas is detected, the LED will start glowing. It will remain off if it doesn’t detect anything. Two mounting holes enable easy mounting to surfaces. The board comes with four pins that need to be soldered.

 

The breakout board boasts a long life so you don’t have to worry about it suddenly breaking. Submerging the sensor underwater and freezing it will damage it beyond repair. Highly corrosive gases will also damage the sensor.
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Open-source culture is rooted deep inside us, and that’s reflected in our products. This product follows the open-source principle. It was made with the community’s suggestions and needs in mind. With a modular design, it can be modified to your needs and incorporated into your projects. We provide all the design documentation needed free of charge on our Github repository.
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Soldered products, designed and manufactured in Croatia, are thoroughly tested and meet the highest EU standards of quality and safety.

Technical Specifications

  • Logic voltage level: 5V
  • Operating voltage: 5V
  • Operating temperature: -10°C to 50°C (14 to 122 °F)
  • Gas detection: natural gas, LPG (liquefied petroleum gas)
  • Gas detection range: 200-10000 ppm
  • Preheat time: 24 hours
  • Mounting holes: 2
  • Dimensions: 22 x 38 mm / 0.9 x 1.5 inch

Resources & Documentation

DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES
OPEN SOURCE HARDWARE FILES PINOUT DRAWING PRODUCT DATASHEET HARDWARE DETAILS ARDUINO LIBRARY DOCUMENTATION
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CE CERTIFICATE UKCA CERTIFICATE
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FULL PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION GETTING STARTED WITH ARDUINO

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