Module Dust sensor DSM501

DSM501 Dust sensor module

Key features
Dust Sensor Module: DSM501 series detects the level of indoor airborne dust, particles, and pollen, and is ideal for use
in stand-alone air cleaner or Indoor Air Quality monitoring. PWM output of the sensor can be connected directly to μ-
com to control fan speed, ventilation and also to display the level of particles. Detectable size of particle is limited to ab
minimum 0.7 μm. Application in smoke or fire alarm is prohibited!

The dust sensor module DSM501 is a compact sized particle density sensor.
* Quantitative particle density measurement with the principle of particle counter.
* Fine particles bigger than one micron could be detected with high sensitivity.
* Inside heater induces air inflow to the module.
* One control contact and two output contacts.

The DSM501 consists of :

* Light Emitting Diode (LED)
* Detector
* Signal amplifier circuit
* Output drive circuit 1
* Output drive circuit 2
* Heater induced air flow

Description
Pin no. Symbol Function
1 Control Vout 1 control
2 Vout 2 Vout 2 output (PWM)
(2.5x more sensitive
than Vout 1)
3 VCC Positive power supply
4 Vout 1 Vout 1 output (PWM)
(2.5x less sensitive
than Vout 2)
5 GND Negative power supply
*Adding a resistor between Control (pin1)
and Ground (pin5), the minimum size of
the particles can be adjusted from
1μm to 2.5μm. 2.5μm with no resistor is
Standard. 47K for half sensitivity (aprox. 1.75μm)
Or 18.2K for equal sensitivity between Vout1 and
Vout 2 of 1μm.

Operating conditions
Symbol Pin no. Min. Typical Max. Unit
VCC 3 4.5 5 5.5 VDC
Vout (low) particle 2,4 - 0.7 1.0 VD
Vout (high) no particle 2,4 4.0 4.3 4.5 VDC

Characteristics
Parameter Value Unit
Power consumption 90 mA
Operating temperature -10 ~ +65 °C
Operating humidity range (without dew condensation) <95 %RH
Recommended storage conditions -20 ~ +80 °C
Dimensions 59 x 45 x 20 mm
Detectable particle size (minimum) Aprox. 1 µm
Detectable range of concentration 0 ~1.4 mg/m3
Time for stabilization (after power turned on) 1 min

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Graphs
Voltage vs. current

Sensor characteristics vs. Low ratio

Low ratio vs. concentration

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Low ratio vs. particle

* X-axis shows number of particles and Y-axis shows output characteristics. Upper curve shows upper limit output
characteristics and lower one shows lower limit.

Application
Heater
This module has a heater (resistor) to generate heat. Heat creates updraft (upward current of
air) which draws outside air into the module.

Detectable Particles
This module is designed to detect the particle with sizes larger than one micrometer, which
includes cigarette smoke, house dust, tick, spore, pollen and mildew.

Installation
The dust sensor module DSM501 should be installed vertically and kept away from any artificial flow of air (fans etc). In
case it is used for air purification, the fan should be located in front or rear part or should be installed at either side of
the housing, but not be placed too deep inside of the housing. There also need to slits near the module so that air can
travel inside. In addition, please pay attention to structure and placing location of the application to avoid any
adhesive particles (such as oil, etc) getting into the module, which may cause malfunction by sticking to the optical lens
and parts. Moisture presence inside the module may cause malfunction of the sensor. Please avoid locations where
condensation may frequently occur. Please do not change the factory setting of VR1 or VR2, these settings are vital for
detection and tampering can damage the product.

Lens
Lens is coated with an antistatic and anti-dust polymer, but for better performance, it needs to be cleaned depending
on the conditions. Regular cleaning every six months for office environment and every three months for industrial
environment is recommended. For cleaning, wet one side of a cotton tip swab with water and clean the lens by rubbing
and then dry the lens with the other end of swab.

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