Grove - Infrared Reflective Sensor v1.2

Grove - Infrared Reflective Sensor v1.2
Grove - Infrared Reflective Sensor v1.2
Grove - Infrared Reflective Sensor v1.2
Grove - Infrared Reflective Sensor v1.2
Grove - Infrared Reflective Sensor v1.2
Grove - Infrared Reflective Sensor v1.2
Grove - Infrared Reflective Sensor v1.2
Grove - Infrared Reflective Sensor v1.2

Description

Grove - Infrared Reflective Sensor v1.2 can be used for detection of proximity and color of objects. The reflective photosensor - RPR-220 used in this module consists of an infrared light emitting diode and a high –sensitivity phototransistor. Light-colored objects directly in front of the sensor will reflect more infrared light as well as generate more current in the phototransistor than an object with dark-colored surfaces, this can be tell from a built-in indicator LED which will turn red with sufficient flow of current. Also, the intensity of the reflective light increases as the object getting closer. You can adjust the potential-meter on the back of the board if you want to detect a specific object (eg. Black line) at a certain distance.

This sensor is a widely used in applications such as line-following robots, rotary speed detection, auto-data logging on utility meters or other situations where color or distance contrast is sharp.

Features

  • Easy to use
  • Panel-mounting Grove interface
  • Digital output: 0 or VCC
  • Built-in indicator LED
  • Threshold adjustable via potentiometer
  • Power supply: 3.5 – 5.5V DC
  • Reflective Photosensor: RPR-220
  • Effective working distance: 4-15mm
  • Minimum detectable width for monochrome lines: 10mm
  • Connector: 4 pin Buckled Grove interface
  • Dimension: 20mm x 20mm

What is the difference between the IR distance sensor and the ultrasonic distance sensor?

 
 IR distance sensor (This one)

Ultrasonic Sensor (example Ultrasonic Ranger)

What it doesMeasure distance through reflected light waves

Measure distance through reflected sound waves

How it measuresTriangulation: Angle of a reflected IR beam is measuredTime taken between transmitting and receiving sound waves are recorded
Human RelationshipInvisible to the naked eyeUnhearable
Object RequirementsSuitable to be used to measure complex objectsNot suitable to measure objects with complex surfaces

 

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Grove - Infrared Reflective Sensor v1.2
Product Code: SS-101020174
€ 5.29
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Specifications

General
Product CodeSS-101020174
BrandSeeed Studio
EAN841454120032
MPN101020174
PlatformGrove
Technical
Input Voltage3.3 ~ 5.0 VDC
LED Colour- IR -
Other
Dimensions89 x140 x10.5mm
Weight8g

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