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Gravity: Digital Water Flow Sensor For Arduino - 1/8"

Gravity: Digital Water Flow Sensor For Arduino - 1/8"

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The Water Flow sensor measures the rate of a liquid flowing through it. The YF-S401 water flow sensor consists of a plastic valve body, flow rotor and hall effect sensor. It is usually used at the inlet end to detect the amount of flow. When liquid flows through the sensor, a magnetic rotor will rotate and the rate of rotation will vary with the rate of flow. The hall effect sensor will then output a pulse width signal. Connect it to a microcontroller and you can monitor multiple devices such as your coffee maker, sprinkler or anything else, and control the water flow rate to suit your needs!

Note:

  • A 6 mm hose is recommended
  • Avoid unit contact with corrosive chemicals
  • The unit must be installed vertically, tilted no more than 5 degrees
  • Liquid temperature should be less than 120 C to avoid damage to unit

Connection Example - DFRduino UNO R3

Specifications

  • Inner Diameter: 4 mm
  • Outside diameter: 7 mm
  • Proof Water Pressure: <0.8 MPa
  • Water Flow Range: 0.3-6 L/min
  • Voltage Range: 5~12 V
  • Operating Current: 15 mA (DC 5V)
  • Insulation Resistance: >100 MΩ
  • Accuracy: ±5% (0.3-3L/min)
  • The Output Pulse High Level: >4.5 VDC (DC input voltage 5 V)
  • The Output Pulse Low Level: <0.5 VDC (DC input voltage 5 V)
  • Output Pulse Duty Ratio: 50% ± 10%
  • Water-flow Formula: 1L = 5880 square waves
  • Working Humidity Range: 35% ~ 90% RH (no frost)
  • Dimension: 58 x 35 x 26 mm
  • Weight: 30g
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