Example Code for Arduino-Distance Measurement Mode 1

Hardware Preparation

• Arduino UNO x1
• Waterproof Ultrasonic Ranging Module (SKU: SEN0207) x1

Software Preparation

• Arduino IDE V1.6.8. Click to Download Arduino IDE from Arduino

Wiring Diagram

Other Preparation Work

1.Do not power the module incorrectly. If external power is applied, always connect the GND terminal first to ensure stable operation.
2.When measuring objects, ensure the target surface is at least 0.5 m² and as flat and smooth as possible; otherwise, measurement accuracy may be affected.
3.The inductor cannot be adjusted arbitrarily.

The module supports 6 operating modes. Users can select the suitable mode based on their application requirements.
This document focuses on Mode 1.

*Mode 1: Mode=47K (or directly short M1 bit) UART automatic output

The UART automatic output mode outputs the measured distance value (hexadecimal number) according to the UART communication format. This mode does not require an external trigger signal. The module can automatically measure every 100ms. The TX pin outputs the measured distance value after each measurement is completed.

(1) Pin Definition

(2) Communication Protocol

(3) Format Description

Checksum only reserves the low 8 bits of the accumulated value.

For Example:

• Product Response FF 07 A1 A7
• Where the check code SUM = A7 = (0x07 + 0xA1 + 0Xff) & 0x00ff
• 0x07 is the high bit data of the distance
• 0xA1 is the low bit data of the distance
• Distance value is 0x07A1
• Equal to 1953 when converted into decimal
• Unit: mm

The module outputs the nearest distance value of 21cm in the dead zone, and outputs 0 if the module does not measure the data or is out of range. After the LED is powered on and in the working mode, it will automatically flash with 100ms.

Sample Code

/* ****************************************************
* @brief Water-proof Ultrasonic Sensor (ULS)

 * @copyright   [DFRobot](http://www.dfrobot.com), 2016
 * @copyright   GNU Lesser General Public License

* @author [huyujie]([email protected])
* @version  V1.0
* @date  2020-12-7

* GNU Lesser General Public License.
* All above must be included in any redistribution
* ****************************************************/

#include <SoftwareSerial.h>
unsigned char buffer_RTT[4] = {0};// Used to store data read from the serial port
int Distance = 0;//Used to store the read distance value
unsigned char CS;//Save checksum
SoftwareSerial mySerial(10, 11); // RX, TX
void setup() {
  Serial.begin(115200);
  mySerial.begin(9600);
}
void loop() {
  if(mySerial.available() > 0){
    delay(4);
    if(mySerial.read() == 0xff){    //Judge packet header
      buffer_RTT[0] = 0xff;
      for (int i=1; i<4; i++){
        buffer_RTT[i] = mySerial.read();    //Read data
      }
      CS = buffer_RTT[0] + buffer_RTT[1]+ buffer_RTT[2];  //Compute checksum
      if(buffer_RTT[3] == CS) {
        Distance = (buffer_RTT[1] << 8) + buffer_RTT[2];//Calculate distance
        Serial.print("Distance:");
        Serial.print(Distance);
        Serial.println("mm");
      }
    }
  }
}