MQ 2
MQ 2
MQ 2
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Parts Materials
1 Gas sensing SnO2
layer
2 Electrode Au
3 Electrode line Pt
4 Heater coil Ni-Cr alloy
5 Tubular ceramic Al2O3
6 Anti-explosion Stainless steel gauze
network (SUS316 100-mesh)
7 Clamp ring Copper plating Ni
8 Resin base Bakelite
9 Tube Pin Copper plating Ni
Fig.2
Fig. 1
Configuration A Configuration B
A向 A向
Structure and configuration of MQ-2 gas sensor is shown as Fig. 1 (Configuration A or B), sensor composed by
micro AL2O3 ceramic tube, Tin Dioxide (SnO2) sensitive layer, measuring electrode and heater are fixed into a
MQ-2
10 Fig.3 is shows the typical
sensitivity characteristics of
the MQ-2 for several gases.
in their: Temp: 20℃、
Humidity: 65%、
O2 concentration 21%
RL=5kΩ
Ro: sensor resistance at 1000ppm of
H2 in the clean air.
Rs/Ro
1.8
1.6
1.4
33%RH
Fig.4 is shows the typical dependence of
1.2 85%RH
the MQ-2 on temperature and humidity.
Rs/Ro
SENSITVITY ADJUSTMENT
Resistance value of MQ-2 is difference to various kinds and various concentration gases. So,When using
this components, sensitivity adjustment is very necessary. we recommend that you calibrate the detector for
1000ppm liquified petroleum gas<LPG>,or 1000ppm iso-butane<i-C4H10>concentration in air and use value of
Load resistance that( RL) about 20 KΩ(5KΩ to 47 KΩ).
When accurately measuring, the proper alarm point for the gas detector should be determined after
considering the temperature and humidity influence.