Non-contact_Liquid_Level_Switch_SKU_FIT0212-DFRobot

Introduction

This non-contact liquid level switch can be triggered when the liquid level fall below the sensor attached to the outside surface of a non-metal container.

Unlike traditional liquid level sensors, it does not need to be immersed into liquid. So, in this way, liquid will not be contaminated and the life of the sensor will not be reduced so fast because of the contact between liquid and sensors.

The sensor is very sensitive and stable, and the output current is upto 100mA which can directly drive a relay.

You can use this switch to monitor the condition of your water machine or make a water-drinking reminder by attaching it to the surface of your cup.

Specification

• Power supply: +5V
• Working current: 25μA
• Working temperature: -25~125℃
• Detectable wall thickness: 1~3mm
• Dimension(mm ± 1): 16.5 x 8.5 x 5.5 (Not include the cushion on the sensor)
• Cable length: 30cm ± 1cm

Tutorial

Requirements

• Hardware

  • DFRduino UNO R3 (or similar) x 1
  • Non-contact Liquid Level Switch x 1
  • M-M/F-M/F-F Jumper wires

• Software

  • Arduino IDE

Connection Diagram

NOTE: The sponge is to make it flexible to use most of the glue or a doble sided tape on the sponge to stick it to the non-metal container, if your container is too thick (over 8mm), you can remove the sponge and use a proper glue/ tape to fix it on the container.

Sample Code

void setup(){
  //start serial connection
  Serial.begin(9600);
  pinMode(2, INPUT);
  pinMode(13, OUTPUT);
}

void loop(){
  //read the switch value into a variable
  int sensorVal = digitalRead(2);
  //print out the value of the liquid level
  Serial.println(sensorVal);
  if (sensorVal == HIGH) {
    digitalWrite(13, LOW);
  }
  else {
    digitalWrite(13, HIGH);
  }
}

Expected Results

FAQ

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