Ultrasonic Sensor

Description

Ultrasonic Sensor

This is the HC-SR04 ultrasonic distance sensor. This economical sensor provides 2cm to 400cm of non-contact measurement functionality with a ranging accuracy that can reach up to 3mm. Each HC-SR04 module includes an ultrasonic transmitter, a receiver and a control circuit.

Enhance your projects with the Ultrasonic Sensor, a versatile and reliable device designed to provide accurate distance measurements and object detection capabilities. Ideal for electronics enthusiasts, engineers, and hobbyists, this sensor offers seamless integration and enhanced functionality to a wide range of applications in the Australian market.

Key Features:

• Accurate Distance Measurement: Obtain precise distance measurements up to several meters, enabling applications such as obstacle detection, proximity sensing, and object localization with high accuracy.
• Non-Contact Operation: Utilizes ultrasonic waves for non-contact distance sensing, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of materials and surfaces, including transparent and reflective objects.
• Adjustable Sensing Range: Customize the sensing range to suit your specific project requirements, offering flexibility and adaptability for diverse applications in Australian environments.
• Simple Integration: Easy to connect and compatible with popular microcontrollers and development boards, facilitating quick and hassle-free integration into your projects without extensive wiring or setup.
• Weatherproof Design: Built to withstand various weather conditions, including humidity and temperature fluctuations, making it suitable for outdoor applications in Australian cities, agriculture, and infrastructure projects.

Applications:

• Robotics and Automation: Incorporate the Ultrasonic Sensor into robotics and automation projects for obstacle avoidance, navigation, and localization, enhancing efficiency and safety.
• IoT and Smart City Solutions: Use the sensor in IoT devices and smart city applications for parking management, traffic monitoring, waste management, and environmental sensing, contributing to sustainable urban development across Australia.
• Industrial Automation: Integrate the sensor into industrial automation systems for distance measurement, object detection, and inventory management, improving productivity and efficiency in manufacturing and logistics operations.
• Agricultural Monitoring: Implement the sensor in agricultural monitoring systems for crop management, irrigation control, and livestock tracking, enabling precision farming practices and enhancing agricultural productivity.

Specifications:

• Operating Voltage: 5V DC
• Operating Current: < 15mA
• Detection Range: 2cm to 400cm
• Resolution: 0.3cm
• Operating Temperature: -20°C to +70°C
• Dimensions: 45mm x 20mm x 15mm (L x W x H)
• Weight: 10g

There are only four pins that you need to worry about on the HC-SR04: VCC (Power), Trig (Trigger), Echo (Receive), and GND (Ground). You will find this sensor very easy to set up and use for your next range-finding project!