Description
MQ Series Gas Sensor Detector Modules for DIY (MQ 2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/135)
MQ Series gas sensors are a popular and cost-effective range of electrochemical sensors. They are designed to detect various gases and are widely used in air quality monitoring, industrial safety, and leak detection. Below is a detailed overview of each sensor in the series and the specific gas it detects:
Sensor | Target Gas | Other Sensitive Gases |
---|---|---|
MQ-2 | LPG, Smoke, H2 | Methane, Butane, CO |
MQ-3 | Alcohol (Ethanol) | Methane, Benzene, Hexane |
MQ-4 | Methane | CNG |
MQ-5 | LPG | Propane, Butane |
MQ-6 | LPG, Butane | Propane |
MQ-7 | Carbon Monoxide (CO) | - |
MQ-8 | Hydrogen (H2) | - |
MQ-9 | Smoke | CO, Methane, LPG |
MQ-135 | Ammonia (NH3), Benzene, Alcohol, Smoke | CO2 |
While these sensors are versatile and useful, they do have some limitations:
Sensitivity: They can detect other gases besides their target gas, which might lead to false alarms.
Accuracy: Their readings can be affected by humidity and temperature changes.
Long-term Stability: Over time, their sensitivity can drift, necessitating periodic calibration.