Description
This Grove Digital PIR Sensor for only $ 4.3 can detect a wide range up to 12m, and provide a quick and intuitive response with only high and low digital signals.
What is a PIR Sensor?
A passive infrared sensor is an electronic sensor that measures infrared light radiating from objects in its field of view. They are most often used in PIR-based motion detectors. PIR sensors are commonly used in security alarms and automatic lighting applications.
What does a PIR sensor detect?
PIR sensors are also known as PID or Passive Infrared Detectors. Thus, the PIR sensor can detect infrared radiation that is emitted by particles.
How does PIR Sensor work?
The PIR Sensor has 2 slots, and the slots are made of sensitive material. When the sensor is inactive, then the two slots will sense the same amount of IR. The ambient amount radiates from the outdoors, walls or room, etc.
When a human body or any animal passes by, it intercepts the first slot of the PIR sensor. This causes a positive differential change between the two bisects. But when the body leaves the sensing area, the sensor generates a negative differential change between the two bisects.
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What is Grove?
We have developed more than 400 Grove modules, covering a wide range of applications that can fulfil various needs. Click to explore the Grove Sensor family and get started to Grove your Idea. For all Grove users (especially beginners), we provide you with guidance PDF documents. Please download and read through Preface - Getting Started and Introduction to Grove before your use of the product.
Applications
Motion Sensor
Motion Detector
Security Alarm System
Human Detection System
Specification
Item Value
Voltage range 3V5V
range 3.2 m-12m
Response time < 1s
Working temp -20-85 C
Interface Digital
Dimensions 20mm * 20mm * 11.5 mm
Weight 3g
Battery Exclude
Part List
Grove Digital PIR Motion Sensor *1
Grove cable *1