Environmental measurements are becoming more necessary, and this Grove module makes it simple to plug one into your prototyping system.

Specifications

• Version 1.3
• Grove compatible interface
• TP-401A Indoor Air Quality sensor
• Target gasses include:
  • Smoke (second hand, paper, wood)
  • Alcohol
  • Ammonia
  • Hydrogen Sulfide
  • Hydrogen
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Propane
  • Methane
  • Styrene
  • Propylene Glycol
  • Phenol
  • Acetone
  • Thinner
  • Insecticide
  • Benzine
  • Formaldehyde
• 5VDC, 60mA operation
• Preconfigured Arduino library for 4 levels of detection
• Caution:
  • Requires 2 minute sensor pre-heat before measuring
  • Long exposure to high pollution levels can weaken sensor sensitivity
  • Requires relatively clean air as initial condition

Links

• Github – Demo using Grove – Air quality sensor
• Github – Grove_Air_quality_Sensor
• Github – Air_Quality_Test_Box
• Air Quality Sensor Wiki