If you are searching for a gas sensor module with a very high detection range compared to any ordinary gas sensor, then this MQ-2 Smoke LPG Butane Hydrogen Gas Sensor Detector Module will fulfill your specification demands. The MQ-2 gas sensor detector module has a detection range of 300-10000 ppm. The gas sensor modules are always well known for their robust and simple construction and measure toxic gases in very low concentrations.
The MQ-2 Smoke LPG Butane Hydrogen Gas Sensor Detector Module is useful for gas leakage detection (home and industry). It is suitable for detecting H₂, LPG, CH₄, CO, alcohol, smoke, or propane. Due to its high sensitivity and fast response time, measurements can be taken as soon as possible. The sensitivity of the sensor can be adjusted by the potentiometer.
The MQ-2 gas sensor using gas-sensitive material is to be clean air in the lower conductivity of stannic oxide or tin oxide (SnO₂). When the sensor detects flammable gases present in the environment, the conductivity of the sensor with an increasing concentration of combustible gas in the air increases.
Use a simple circuit to convert the changes in conductivity and output signal that correspond to the concentration of the gas.
The MQ-2 gas sensor's higher sensitivity to liquefied petroleum gas, propane, hydrogen, detection of gas, and other combustible vapors is ideal. This sensor can detect a variety of flammable gases and is a low-cost sensor for many applications.
The following conditions must be avoided:
Water Condensation
Indoor conditions and slight water condensation will affect sensors’ performance lightly. However, if water condensation is on the sensor's surface for a certain period, the sensor's sensitivity will be decreased.
Used in high gas concentration
No matter if the sensor is electrified or not, if it is placed in a high gas concentration for a long time, it will affect the sensor’s characteristics.
Long-term storage
The sensor’s resistance produces reversible drift if it’s stored for a long time without electrifying; this drift is related to storage conditions. Sensors should be stored in an airproof bag without silicone gel with clean air. For the sensors with long-time storage but no electrification, they need a long aging time for stability before using.
Longtime exposed to an adverse environment
No matter if the sensors are electrified or not, if exposed to an adverse environment for a long time, such as high humidity, high temperature, or high pollution, etc., it will affect the performance of the sensor badly.
Vibration
Continual vibration will result in the sensors' down-lead response and then rupture. In transportation or assembling lines, a pneumatic screwdriver/ultrasonic welding machine can lead to this vibration.
Concussion
If a sensor meets a strong concussion, it may lead to its lead wire being disconnected.
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Application:
1. The domestic gas leakage detector
2. Industrial Combustible gas detector
3. Portable gas detector
Features:
Good sensitivity to Combustible gas in a wide range
High sensitivity to LPG, Propane, and Hydrogen
Long life and low cost
Simple drive circuit
Can be used as a digital or analog sensor
The Sensitivity of the Digital pin can be varied using the potentiometer
Can be used to Measure or detect LPG, Alcohol, Propane, Hydrogen, CO, and even methane
Package Includes:
1 x MQ-2 Smoke LPG Butane Hydrogen Gas Sensor Detector Module