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Product Description
The Turbidity Water Quality Sensor Module is an electro-optical fluid analysis sensor engineered to measure water clarity, suspended particle concentration, and total suspended solids (TSS) in liquid solutions. Operating on the principle of optical transmission and scattering, the sensor housing contains an infrared LED emitter paired with a phototransistor receiver. As the concentration of suspended particles, silt, or debris in the liquid increases, the light transmittance drops, producing a proportional change in the output signal.
The module includes a dedicated signal processing breakout board that delivers both an Analog Output (AO) for precise percentage-based clarity calculations and a Digital Output (DO) with an adjustable trigger threshold via an on-board potentiometer. Operating on a 5V DC supply, it interfaces seamlessly with microcontrollers such as Arduino, ESP32, STM32, and Raspberry Pi. It is an essential component for building automated water purification systems, smart washing machines, environmental river monitoring stations, and industrial liquid quality testers.
⚠️ Usage & Waterproofing Tip: The optical probe head is designed for liquid immersion, but the connection cable junction and the top processing PCB board are not waterproof. Keep the processing module board completely dry and mounted above the maximum liquid line to prevent short circuits and board damage.
Technical & Interface Architecture
This fluid analysis sensor provides a flexible dual-output interface:
Optical Sensing Method: Combined light transmission and scattering detection for accurate turbidity measurement.
Dual Output Signals: Analog Output (AO) for continuous fluid clarity tracking and Digital Output (DO) for direct threshold switching.
Sensitivity Adjustment: On-board multi-turn potentiometer to calibrate the digital switching threshold based on target turbidity levels.
Pin Configuration: Standard 4-pin male header (VCC, GND, DO, AO).
Applications
Environmental Water Quality Monitoring: Tracking river, lake, and reservoir silt levels in real-time environmental data loggers.
Smart Home Appliances: Monitoring wash water clarity in smart washing machines and dishwashers to optimize rinse cycles.
Industrial & Filtration Systems: Detecting filter clogs, membrane ruptures, and fluid contamination in water treatment setups.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value / Specification |
| Sensor Type | Optical Transmittance & Scattering Probe |
| Operating Voltage (VCC) | 5.0V DC |
| Operating Current | Approx. 30 mA |
| Output Type | Dual (Analog AO and Digital DO) |
| Response Time | Less than 500 ms |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C to 90°C |
What’s in the Box
1 x Waterproof Optical Turbidity Probe.
1 x Signal Processing Breakout Board.
1 x 3-Pin Connecting Wire Cable.
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