This Waterproof ultrasonic sensor is very similar to the Ultrasonic sensor which is found in cars. This Waterproof Ultrasonic Obstacle Sensor shows some important constructional advantages over the conventional sensors. It comes in two separate parts one being the transducer which is the sensing element and the other being the control board.
The module is capable of providing information on the objects between the distance range of 250 mm to 4500 mm. The great advantage of using this Waterproof Ultrasonic sensor is you can put the sensing element far away from all the control circuitry.
This Ultrasonic Distance Sensor is an industrial-grade sensor to measure distance. Interfacing with it is the same as another cheap ultrasonic sensor, but it offers better performance and is compatible with harsher environments and is waterproof too.
There are many ultrasonic distance sensors on the market, but sometimes, this kind of sensor needs to work in vulnerable conditions.
It is very easy to use, a control port with a 10US above high level can wait for high-level output at the receiving port. An output can drive the timer when this port is low can read the timer value, this time for the location of the time can be distance measurement. Constantly cycle tests that can achieve the measurement of the value of your mobile.
It allow us to measure the distance between stationary objects such as walls, floors or ceilings with unparalleled accuracy. These advanced technology-packed devices detect changes in humidity levels, temperature fluctuations and other environmental conditions that could compromise safety of our valuables stored inside buildings we own or manage.
The environmentally sealed waterproof bodies provide protection against dust particles while allowing full access to settings at all times making it very easy for anyone to use them even without technical knowhow.
Robocraze's range of waterproof ultrasonic sensors guarantees high precision performance both indoors and outdoors regardless of how wet your environment gets - be it rainwater flooding waters from rivers or oceans!
Wiring of the Waterproof Ultrasonic Sensor
+5V(positive)
Trig(control)
Echo(receive)
GND(negative)
Features:
Designed to work in wet or harsh environments.
Built for reliable and accurate distance measurement.
Can measure distances between 250mm and 4500mm.
Simple interface, compatible with Arduino projects.
Suitable for various applications like water level measurement, obstacle avoidance, and traffic control.
1. How do I connect a waterproof ultrasonic sensor to Arduino?
To connect the sensor, wire its VCC and GND pins to your Arduino's 5V and ground pins. Then, connect the TRIG and ECHO pins to any two of the Arduino's digital I/O pins. Your code will then trigger the ultrasonic transducer to emit a sound pulse and listen for its return to measure distance.
2. How can I use an ultrasonic distance sensor in Arduino projects?
In your Arduino sketch, you will first send a short trigger pulse to the sensor's TRIG pin. Then, use the pulseIn() function to measure the duration of the returning echo on the ECHO pin. This setup creates a reliable distance sensor ideal for object avoidance in robots or for measuring water levels.
3. How do I add an ultrasonic sensor library in Proteus 8?
To simulate this component, you must first find and add a third-party Proteus library file for the HC-SR04 or a similar ultrasonic sensor module. Once the library is added to Proteus, you can place the sensor in your schematic design. This allows you to test your circuit's logic and microcontroller code before building the physical hardware.
4. How do I connect an ultrasonic sensor to NodeMCU?
Connect the sensor’s VCC and GND to the NodeMCU’s Vin and GND pins for a 5V power supply. Next, wire the sensor's TRIG and ECHO pins directly to any two of the NodeMCU’s GPIO pins. The NodeMCU can then trigger the ultrasonic transducer and process the echo, creating a Wi-Fi-enabled distance sensor.
5. How do I make a simple ultrasonic distance sensor circuit?
For a simple circuit, power the sensor by connecting its VCC and GND pins to a 5V source. Then, connect the TRIG and ECHO pins to two digital I/O pins of a microcontroller like an Arduino. The sensor's integrated ultrasonic detector will listen for the echo, letting your microcontroller act as a complete distance sensor.
6. How do I program a waterproof ultrasonic sensor?
Your program should first send a 10-microsecond HIGH pulse to the sensor's TRIG pin to activate the ultrasonic transducer. Immediately after, your code needs to measure the duration of the HIGH signal received on the ECHO pin. This time value can then be converted into distance using the speed of sound.
7. How do I set up an ultrasonic distance sensor with Arduino?
Start by connecting the sensor to your Arduino's 5V, GND, and two digital pins for TRIG and ECHO. In the Arduino IDE, define these pins and set their modes using the pinMode() function in your setup() block. This straightforward configuration provides accurate measurements for any distance sensing application you have in mind.
The sensor is working as expected, using it with a ESP32 for water level measurement of my water tank with a clould based notification in mobile via Blynk
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Darshan Rathod
Works as expected
It serves its purpose well, it's water-resistant. I tested it, and it works just fine.
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Viru
5 out of 5 stars
Purchased these for me to use on a college project. The sensor worked great on my project. It's just what I needed. Thank You.
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Nitish
Very good product.
It has come as it is shown in the image. It's 100% accurate and works like magic with my circuit.
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Sagar Dubey
Great build quality
The build quality of the Waterproof Ultrasonic Sensor is excellent. It provides reliable data even in challenging conditions like rain or fog.