Flame Sensor

Principle

The flame sensor operates based on detecting infrared radiation emitted by flames. It can identify light sources with wavelengths ranging from 760nm to 1100nm. Due to its excellent safety monitoring capability, the flame sensor is widely used in safety applications, including but not limited to firefighting robots and fire alarm systems.

Specifications

Item

Description

Name

Flame Sensor

Code

B0020008

Voltage

5V-DC

Data Type

Analog Signal

Data Range

0~1023

Ports

Grove

Dimensions

36.5×24 (mm)

Usage

Side View

Front View

Side View

Flame Sensor Connection Diagram

The flame sensor can be connected to the P0, P1, or P2 ports on the micro: bit Intelligent Hub. In the coding environment, the sensor’s analog values can be read. The sensor behaves as follows: the higher the flame intensity, the lower the detected value; conversely, the lower the flame intensity, the higher the detected value.

Note: Please observe fire safety when using the flame sensor.

Modular Coding

In the MakeCode coding software, by adding the Microbit extension, you can program the system to read the flame sensor signal from the P0 port and visualize the data on the micro: bit’s LED display.