Particles Sensor

（Model：ZPH01B）

Manual

Version：1.0
Valid From：2019.08.06

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Particles Sensor
Profile
This sensor adopts advanced PM2.5 detection technology to
detect PM2.5. PM2.5 detection adopts particle counting principle
to detect the particles (diameter ≥1μm).
Before delivery, the sensor has been aged, debuged, calibrated
and has good consistency and high sensitivity.

Features
 Good long-term stability  High sensitivity  Rich interface output methods
 Good consistency  Easy to install and maintain

Applications
Air purifier Air refresher Portable meter
Air ventilating device Air conditioner smoke alarm &etc.

Technical Parameters Stable.1

Model ZPH01B

Working voltage range 5±0.2 V DC

Output PWM /UART
Output Voltage 5±0.2 V DC
Detection ability for minimum
1 μm diameter
particles
Warm-up time ≤1 min
Response time ≤5 s
Humidity Storage ≤95%RH
range Working ≤95%RH
Temperature Storage -30℃～50℃
range Working 0℃～50℃
59.5×44.5×20mm
Size
(LxWxH)
Physical interface EH2.54-5P terminal socket

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Basic dimensions

Fig1.Structure

Detection Principle

Fig 2. Principle schematic 1

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#3
#1

#5
#4

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Fig 3.Principle schematic 2

Remarks
The ZPH01B dust sensor uses a power resistor to heat the air, and the rising of the hot air drives the ambient gas
(PM2.5) into the detection light path to perform detection. The optical structure determines that the installation
and placement of the sensor have certain specifications, otherwise it will cause abnormal detection data.

Pins Definition Stable2.

Pin PWM model UART model
PIN1 Control pin(refer the detailed instructions) GND
PIN2 Output PM2.5 NC

PIN3 VCC VCC

PIN4 NC TXD

PIN5 GND GND

Fig4：Pins sketch
Remarks
The two modes of ZPH01B can only be set before the sensor is normally energized. Please make
the hardware connection in advance. Pin1 can only be used as a signal input control pin in UART
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mode, and does not assume the GND function of the module's power supply. Otherwise, a power
failure will cause irreparable damage to the module.

PM2.5 output wave in PWM mode

Low pulse rate=10%

Low level time(100ms)

Period(1s)

Low pulse rate=30%

Low level time(300ms)

Period(1s)

Fig5.PM2.5 output wave in PWM mode

NOTE：1.LT is the pulse width of low level in one period.

2.UT is the pulse width of one period.
3.Low pulse rate RT: RT=LT/ UT x100%
The relationship between low pulse rate of output and particles number

Fig6.The relationship of low pulse rate of output and particles number

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NOTE：People usually use different levels (best,good,bad,worst) to describe the air quality condition.

Recommended plan:

Best：0.00%-4.00%

Good：4.00%-8.00%

Bad：8.00%-12.00%

Worst：＞12.00%

Communication protocol

1.General Settings Stable 3.

Baud rate 9600
Interface level 5±0.2 V（TTL）
Data bit 8byte
Stope bit 1byte
Check byte no

2.Communication command
Module sends the concentration value every other one second. Only send,no receive. Command as follow:

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Start Detection Unit (Low Integer part Decimals part Reservation Mode Reservation Check
byte type name pulse rate) of low of low pulse value
code pulse rate rate
0XFF 0X18 0X00 0x00-0x63 0x00-0x63 0x00 0x01 0x00 0x00-0
xFF
Stable 4.
Note:
1. Conversion of duty cycle: Example:
In a frame of normal data sent by the sensor, the third bit is 0X12 and the fourth bit is 0X13.
It means: the duty cycle of the sensor output is 18.19%.
2. Conversion of PM2.5:
The detected environmental PM2.5 concentration can be obtained by converting the
proportional coefficient k * 18.19%. Take 1000 according to the empirical coefficient k.

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3.Check and calculation

/**********************************************************************
* Funtion name: ucharFucCheckSum(uchar *i,ucharln)
* Funtion description:Sum check(Negate the sum of send and receive protocol 1/2/3/4/5/6/7
and +1 )
**********************************************************************/
unsigned char FucCheckSum(unsigned char *i,unsigned char ln)
{
unsigned char j,tempq=0;
i+=1;
for(j=0;j<(ln-2);j++)
{
tempq+=*i;
i++;
}
tempq=(~tempq)+1;
return(tempq);
}

Packing
1. Put the dust sensor in the blister tray in the same direction.
2. According to the specifications of the packing box, place the blister tray with the sensor in the
corresponding number of layers.
3. Put the packed sensor into the carton.
4. The carton is sealed and packed.
5. Orders with a single shipment quantity less than the smallest box are not limited to this specification.

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Figure 7 The blister tray contains the sensor

Figure 8 Different specifications of packaging boxes contain sensors

Carton size:
Packing box 1: 355×310×285mm, 20×13=260 sensors can be installed.
Packing box 2: 630×280×405mm, can fit 20×2×19=760 sensors

Matters needing attention when using the sensor

Terms of Use
1. Installation requirements: The sensor is installed vertically to ensure a smooth detection
gas path and avoid contact with organic solvents.
1.1 Must be installed vertically. The sensor as a whole must be fixed and installed perpendicular
to the horizontal plane. As shown in Figure 3, the power resistor heats the air, and the rising
of the hot air drives the outside air into the optical path and removes it in time. The wrong
installation method will make the sensor reading abnormal.

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1.2 Ensure a smooth detection air path. The external air flow can enter the optical cavity of the sensor smoothly
and be discharged in time. When applied to an air cleaner, the air flow of the fan cannot affect the stability of the
air path detected by the sensor, and it can be installed on one side of the body.
1.3 Avoid light The dust sensor uses a specific wavelength light LED and a photoelectric sensor with visible light
to detect dust particles. The external light radiation will affect the optical signal of the dust sensor. It is
recommended to use a sponge to cover the center triangle hole of the dust sensor (as shown in Figure 1). Block
the air inlet and outlet of the sensor.
2. Power supply requirements: The metal shield of the module is connected to the circuit GND. The GND pin
should be prevented from being connected to the system with a voltage higher than the safety voltage of the
human body. Do not apply to the system involving personal safety
3. Cleaning the lens: The lens needs to be cleaned regularly according to the usage environment, about once
every 6 months. When cleaning, use one end of a cotton swab with clean water to gently wipe the surface of the
lens, and then use the other end to wipe off water stains in time. Do not wipe the lens with organic solvents such
as alcohol.

Avoid bad interference

Avoid contact with water vapor. Keep away from the bathroom or air humidifier. Water mist will cause abnormal
fluctuations in PM2.5 data; splashing or immersing in water will cause the sensor's sensitivity to decrease.

Transport storage
1.Avoid vibration. Frequent and excessive vibration during transportation and assembly will cause misalignment
of optoelectronic devices and affect the original calibration data.
2. Long-term storage Store in a sealed bag to avoid contact with corrosive gases to damage the circuit board and
optical devices
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