Example Code for Arduino-UV Intensity and Index Reading

Hardware Preparation

• DFRduino UNO R3 (or similar) x 1
• Gravity: Active Isolated RS485 to UART Signal Adapter Module x 1
• RS485 UV Sensor (SEN0642) x 1

Software Preparation

• Arduino IDE

Wiring Diagram

If the power of the RS485 device is small and the required current is less than 12V-160mA, the RS485 to UART signal conversion module does not require a 12V external power supply, making wiring more convenient.

Other Preparation Work

1. Remove the UV sensor's protective cover before use (refer to FAQ for details)
2. Ensure RS485 A/B lines are correctly connected (A→A, B→B)
3. Verify power supply matches DC5-30V requirements

Sample Code

#include <SoftwareSerial.h>
SoftwareSerial mySerial(2,3);
uint8_t Com[8] = { 0x01, 0x03, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x01, 0x84, 0x0A };
uint8_t Com1[8] = { 0x01, 0x03, 0x00, 0x01, 0x00, 0x01, 0xD5, 0xCA };
void setup() {
  Serial.begin(9600);
  mySerial.begin(4800);
}
void loop() {
  float UV = readUV();
  Serial.print("UV = ");
  Serial.print(UV);
  Serial.print(" mW/cm² ");
  uint16_t UVI = readUVI();
  Serial.print("UVI = ");
  Serial.println(UVI);
  delay(1000);
}

float readUV(void) {
  uint8_t Data[10] = { 0 };
  uint8_t ch = 0;
  float data;
  bool flag = 1;
  while (flag) {
    delay(100);
    mySerial.write(Com, 8);
    delay(10);
    if (readN(&ch, 1) == 1) {
      if (ch == 0x01) {
        Data[0] = ch;
        if (readN(&ch, 1) == 1) {
          if (ch == 0x03) {
            Data[1] = ch;
            if (readN(&ch, 1) == 1) {
              if (ch == 0x02) {
                Data[2] = ch;
                if (readN(&Data[3], 4) == 4) {
                  if (CRC16_2(Data, 5) == (Data[5] * 256 + Data[6])) {
                    data= (Data[3] * 256 + Data[4]) / 100.00;
                    flag = 0;
                  }
                }
              }
            }
          }
        }
      }
    }
    mySerial.flush();
  }
  return data;
}

int readUVI(void) {
  uint8_t Data1[10] = { 0 };
  int16_t data1;
  uint8_t ch1 = 0;
  bool flag1 = 1;
  while (flag1) {
    delay(100);
    mySerial.write(Com1, 8);
    delay(10);
    if (readN(&ch1, 1) == 1) {
      if (ch1 == 0x01) {
        Data1[0] = ch1;
        if (readN(&ch1, 1) == 1) {
          if (ch1 == 0x03) {
            Data1[1] = ch1;
            if (readN(&ch1, 1) == 1) {
              if (ch1 == 0x02) {
                Data1[2] = ch1;
                if (readN(&Data1[3], 4) == 4) {
                  if (CRC16_2(Data1, 5) == (Data1[5] * 256 + Data1[6])) {
                    data1 = Data1[3] * 256 + Data1[4];
                    flag1 = 0;
                  }
                }
              }
            }
          }
        }
      }
    }
    mySerial.flush();
  }
  return data1;
}

uint8_t readN(uint8_t *buf, size_t len) {
  size_t offset = 0, left = len;
  int16_t Tineout = 500;
  uint8_t *buffer = buf;
  long curr = millis();
  while (left) {
    if (mySerial.available()) {
      buffer[offset] = mySerial.read();
      offset++;
      left--;
    }
    if (millis() - curr > Tineout) {
      break;
    }
  }
  return offset;
}

unsigned int CRC16_2(unsigned char *buf, int len) {
  unsigned int crc = 0xFFFF;
  for (int pos = 0; pos < len; pos++) {
    crc ^= (unsigned int)buf[pos];
    for (int i = 8; i != 0; i--) {
      if ((crc & 0x0001) != 0) {
        crc >>= 1;
        crc ^= 0xA001;
      } else {
        crc >>= 1;
      }
    }
  }

  crc = ((crc & 0x00ff) << 8) | ((crc & 0xff00) >> 8);
  return crc;
}

Result

Print the collected UV intensity and index values, which cannot be collected by ordinary indoor light sources.