Gravity: Formaldehyde Detection Sensor

SKU: SEN0231

This formaldehyde (HCHO) sensor module uses an electrochemical sensing principle to accurately detect indoor HCHO concentrations from 0 to 5 ppm. Compared with single-use reagent or colorimetric cards, it offers higher sensitivity (0.01 ppm), strong anti-interference performance, long-term stability, and built-in automatic temperature compensation (ATC) for reliable continuous monitoring. The module integrates a wide input voltage range and a Gravity 3-pin interface, providing both DAC (0.4–2 V) and UART (9600 bps) outputs for rapid integration with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other controllers. Compact and durable with a 2-year service life, it is ideal for indoor air-quality monitoring, smart-home systems, portable detectors, and distributed IoT sensing applications.

Overhead shot of a small HCHO detector module with green PCB and DFRobot label.-DFRobot product sku:SEN0231 image.

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    Parameter Value
    Input Voltage 3.3~6V
    Target Gas HCHO (CH₂O)
    Interference Gas Alcohol, CO & etc
    Detection Range 0~5ppm
    Resolution 0.01ppm
    Warm Up Time ≤3 minutes
    Response Time ≤60 seconds
    Resume Time ≤60 seconds
    Interface Type Gravity PH2.0 3Pin
    Output Signal Optional DAC(0.4~2V,for 0-5ppm) or UART(9600)
    Operating Temp 0~50℃
    Operating Hum 15%RH-90%RH(No Condensation)
    Storage Temp 0~50℃
    Working Life 2 years(in air)

    Pinout

    Num Label Description
    1 S Signal (DAC/UART)
    2 + VCC
    3 - GND
    4 SW Signal (UART or DAC) Output Switch

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