MQ-2 Gas Sensor Module

MQ-2 Gas Sensor as a "plug and play" module for Arduino and Raspberry Pi

Easy-to-use Sensor for measuring the concentration of LPG, i-butane, propane, methane, alcohol, hydrogen and smoke in the air . The MQ-2 measures a gas concentration of 100 to 10,000 and is ideal for detecting gas leaks, as Gas Alarm or other robotics, and Microcontroller projects.

The Sensors of the MQ-series using a small heating element with an electronically-chemical Sensor. They are sensitive to a wide variety of gases and are suitable for use in rooms.

The Sensor has a high sensitivity and fast response time is required, however, for a few minutes until he accurate readings outputting, as the Sensor must first be heated up. The Measured Values the sensor as an analog value to be outputwhich can be evaluated with a Microcontroller.

This Sensor is ready for connection to a Microcontrollersuch as an Arduino Board. For use with a Raspberry Pi in addition, an AD is required Converter.

Pinout:

• VCC - 5V power supply
• GND - ground connection
• AOUT - Analog Output
• DOUT - Digital Output

To Set the threshold value, the module has a Potentiometer. On the digital Pin of the Sensor returns only a 0 or a 1, depending on whether the set threshold value is exceeded.

Caution: The Sensor is in operation, hot!

For Testing, you will find a Example sketch in the Download section. Easy on an Arduino Board to upload and with a lighter a little bit of Gas in the vicinity of the sensor.