MQ-4

Gas leaks are hazardous; not only can a gas leak cause air pollution, but it may also lead
to fire outbreaks and even death. Hence Gas sensors work by notifying us whenever
there is a gas leak by releasing an output signal similar to the amount of gas leak.
The Mq4 gas sensor is a MOS (metal oxide semiconductor type sensor) and it is the most
used methane gas sensor in the market, as it isn't necessarily affected by other gases or
alcohol.

Pin Configuration
The pin configuration of the MQ4 methane gas sensor is shown below. This sensor includes
three pins which are discussed below.

 Pin1 (H Pins): These pins are two where one of them is used to connect supply
and remaining pin is connected to ground
 Pin2 (A Pins): Both the pins like A & B are interchangeable which will be
connected to supply voltage.
 Pin3 (B Pins): A & B pins are exchangeable where one pin acts like output and
another pin will be pulled to the GND terminal.
The pin configuration of the MQ-4 methane gas sensor module includes four pins which
are discussed below.
  VCC Pin: This pin provides voltage to the module and the typical operating
voltage is +5V
 GND Pin: This pin is used to connect the sensor module to the GND terminal of
the system
 DO (Digital Out) Pin: This pin provides digital output by setting a threshold value
with the help of the potentiometer
 AO (Analog Out): This pin provides output analog voltage which ranges from 0 to
5V depending on the intensity of gas.

Features & Specifications

The features and specifications of the MQ4 methane gas sensor include the following.
 Sensitivity is good for combustible gas in an extensive range
 Sigh sensitivity for natural gas, methane gas
 Small sensitivity for smoke and alcohol
 Quick responsive, long life and stable
 The drive circuit is simple
 Load resistance is 20KΩ
 Detecting resistance ranges from 10KΩ to 60KΩ
 Preheat time is above 24Hrs
 The required voltage is 5V
 DO output: is 0.1 to 5V
 AO output is 0.1 to 0 .3 V
 Detection gas is methane or natural
 The concentration of detection ranges from 200 to 10000ppm
 Interface : TTL compatible input & output
 Heater utilization is low than 750mw
 Operating temperature ranges from 14 to 122 ° Fahrenheit or -10 to
50°Centigrade

Where to use MQ4 Methane Gas

Sensor/Applications
The applications of the MQ4 methane gas sensor include the following.
 This sensor is used in gas leakage detecting devices for homes, industries, offices,
etc
 These sensors detect the methane & natural gases
 Used in portable gas detectors
 Industrial Combustible gas detector
 Gas leak alarm
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