FIRE SENSOR

Figure: Fire Sensor Module

The Fire sensor is used to detect fire flames. The module makes use of Fire sensor
and comparator to detect fire up to a range of 1 meter. Infrared flame sensors are
designed to work within the infrared spectral band. When an explosion occurs,
certain hot gasses will emit patterns in the infrared region, which can then be
analyzed using a specialized thermal imaging camera. Infrared flame sensors are
somewhat prone to false alarms, so generally feature an inbuilt time delay.

Build fire alarm or fire detector using Flame sensor and Arduino board, the sensor
basically detects IR (Infra Red) light wavelength between 760 nm – 1100 nm (nano
meter) that is emitted from fire flame. Most of the flame sensors came with
YG1006 sensor which is a high speed and high sensitive NPN silicon photo
transistor.
It is covered with black epoxy, since the sensor is sensitive to infrared radiation.
By using this concept project you can understand how to monitor and alert about
fire flame, It is most suitable for fire fighting robot, fire alarm etc..,

Fire Sensor Circuit

Figure: Fire Sensor Circuit

The flame sensors available in the market with two categories one is having three
pins (D0, Gnd, Vcc) and second one is having four pins (A0, D0, Gnd, Vcc) both
are can be easily interfaced with Arduino and arduino compatible boards.
Choose comparator amplifier for output drive and make two possible output as A0
and D0, here

D0 – Give Zero output for nothing detected and One for a +Ve detection.

A0 – Give values in range representing the flame probability/size/distance and

must be connected to the PWM input of microcontroller.

Features
 Detect flames from upto 1 M away.
 Typical Maximum Range: 1 m.
 Calibration preset for range adjustment.
 Indicator LED with 3 pin easy interface connector.
 Input Voltage +5VDC
 Can detect flame or wavelength of light source within 760nm~1100nm
 Greater the flame, farther the test distance
 Detect angle: 60 degree, very sensitive with flame spectrum
 The sensitivity is adjustable (the blue digital potentiometer)