Description

🌬️ MQ2 Gas Sensor – Reliable Gas and Smoke Detection for Safety and Monitoring! 🛠️🔥

The MQ2 Gas Sensor is a versatile semiconductor sensor designed to detect a wide range of combustible gases and smoke. With a detection range of 300 to 10,000 ppm, this sensor is ideal for safety systems, air quality monitoring, and gas leakage detection. The sensor’s analog voltage interface allows for easy integration with microcontrollers, making it a popular choice for both hobbyists and professionals alike.

🔧 Key Features

✅ Wide Detection Range
• Detects gases such as LPG, Butane, Propane, Methane, Alcohol, Hydrogen, and Smoke.

✅ High Sensitivity
• Provides accurate and responsive readings for gas concentrations, ensuring reliable performance.

✅ Analog Output
• Simple analog voltage interface for easy integration with microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi).

✅ Low Power Consumption
• Consumes less than 150 mA at 5V, ideal for battery-powered or energy-efficient applications.

✅ Wide Operating Temperature Range
• Functions reliably between -20°C to 50°C, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

📊 Technical Specifications

• Power Input: 5V DC

• Detection Range: 300 to 10,000 ppm

• Operating Temperature: -20°C to 50°C

• Current Consumption: < 150 mA

• Output: Analog voltage signal (proportional to gas concentration)

⚙️ Applications

• 🏭 Industrial Safety Systems: Detect gas leaks in factories and industrial environments to prevent accidents.

• 🏠 Home Safety: Monitor for gas leaks or smoke in residential settings, keeping your home safe.

• 🌬️ Air Quality Monitoring: Measure combustible gas levels in indoor or outdoor environments for environmental monitoring.

• 🔬 Educational Projects: Perfect for STEM projects and experiments involving gas detection and air quality studies.

🔧 How It Works

The MQ2 Gas Sensor detects the presence of combustible gases and smoke by measuring changes in its internal resistance. When exposed to gas, the sensor’s resistance decreases, generating an analog voltage output proportional to the gas concentration. This voltage can be read by a microcontroller to determine the gas level in the environment.

🧰 Package Includes

• 1 × MQ2 Gas Sensor

🛡️ Why Choose the MQ2 Gas Sensor?

The MQ2 Gas Sensor offers a cost-effective and efficient solution for detecting combustible gases and smoke. Its wide detection range, high sensitivity, and easy integration make it an excellent choice for a variety of safety systems, environmental monitoring, and DIY projects.