MQ Series Gas Sensor Detector Modules for DIY (MQ 2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/135)
MQ Series gas sensors are a popular and cost-effective range of electrochemical sensors. They are designed to detect various gases and are widely used in air quality monitoring, industrial safety, and leak detection. Below is a detailed overview of each sensor in the series and the specific gas it detects:
Sensor | Target Gas | Other Sensitive Gases |
---|---|---|
LPG, Smoke, H2 | Methane, Butane, CO | |
Alcohol (Ethanol) | Methane, Benzene, Hexane | |
Methane | CNG | |
LPG | Propane, Butane | |
LPG, Butane | Propane | |
Carbon Monoxide (CO) | - | |
Hydrogen (H2) | - | |
Smoke | CO, Methane, LPG | |
Ammonia (NH3), Benzene, Alcohol, Smoke | CO2 |
While these sensors are versatile and useful, they do have some limitations:
Sensitivity: They can detect other gases besides their target gas, which might lead to false alarms.
Accuracy: Their readings can be affected by humidity and temperature changes.
Long-term Stability: Over time, their sensitivity can drift, necessitating periodic calibration.