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HC-SR501 PIR Motion Sensor: Datasheet, Pinout and Specifications

HC-SR501 is the PIR sensor stands for the passive infrared sensor. This post mainly covers datasheet, specifications, schematics, pinout, Arduino, and more details about the HC-SR50 PIR motion sensor. Furthermore, there is a huge range of semiconductors, capacitors, resistors, and ICs in stock. Welcome your RFQ!

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Sep 24, 2021

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HC-SR501 PIR Motion Detector - With Arduino & Raspberry Pi

 

HC-SR501 is the PIR sensor stands for the passive infrared sensor. This post mainly covers datasheet, specifications, schematics, pinout, Arduino, and more details about the HC-SR50 PIR motion sensor. Furthermore, there is a huge range of semiconductors, capacitors, resistors, and ICs in stock. Welcome your RFQ!

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HC-SR501 Pinout

HC-SR501 Pinout

 

 

Pin   Number Pin Name Description
1 Vcc Input voltage is +5V   for typical applications. Can range from 4.5V- 12V
2 High/Low Output (Dout) Digital pulse high   (3.3V) when triggered (motion detected) digital low(0V) when idle(no motion   detected
3 Ground Connected to the ground   of the circuit

HC-SR501 Description

The HC-SR501 PIR Motion Sensor Detector Module allows you to detect motion. It's virtually often utilized to detect human movement within the sensor's range. It's also known as a "PIR," "Pyroelectric," "Passive Infrared," or "IR Motion" sensor.

HC-SR501 Features

  • Wide range on input voltage varying from 4. V to 12V (+5V recommended)

  • The output voltage is High/Low (3.3V TTL)

  • Can distinguish between object movement and human movement

  • Has to operate modes - Repeatable (H) and Non- Repeatable (H)

  • Cover distance of about 120° and 7 meters

  • Low power consumption of 65mA

  • Operating temperature from -20° to +80° Celsius

Specifications

Ai-Thinker HC-SR501 technical specifications, attributes, parameters and parts with similar specifications to Ai-Thinker HC-SR501.

HC-SR501 Tech Specifications

Ai-Thinker HC-SR501 technical specifications, attributes, parameters and parts with similar specifications to Ai-Thinker HC-SR501.

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HC-SR501 Applications

  • Burglar Alarms

  • Security cams as motion detectors

  • Industrial automation and control

  • Automatic Street/Garage/Warehouse or Garden Lights

  • Industrial Automation Control

 

Alternatives for HC-SR501

IR Sensor, Ultrasonic Sensor

 

How to Use HC-SR501

The HC-SR501 can be used as a stand-alone unit for most applications. The output signal can be used to control relays and LEDs. The HC SR501 module has the advantage of being a full ready-to-use module that does not require any extra components or platforms, such as an Arduino board or a Raspberry Pi board. You can use it on its own to detect motion using PIR sensors. Simply add power to the module and connect your device to the output and ground pins to use it independently. One thing to keep in mind is that because this PIR motion detector module is a low-current device, it cannot control high-current devices directly. You must utilize a transistor at the output of the PIR module to drive a high current module, and then you will be able to drive that high current device.

 

HC-SR501 Package

HC-SR501 Manufacturer

Ai-Thinker Co., Ltd., a professional supplier of wireless communication modules for the Internet of Things, was founded in 2012. WiFi, Bluetooth, LoRa, offline voice, UWB, NB-IoT, 2.4G, GPS, 4G communication modules, and IoT wireless connection solutions are all supported by global IoT terminals. The products are compatible with Internet of Things (IoT) applications, allowing them to work together to create smart cities, smart homes, smart wearables, smart security, smart farming, and other industrial endpoints. Essence supports the Internet of Things by focusing on wireless connectivity and making wireless networking more convenient.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HC-SR501 used for?
The HC-SR501 PIR motion sensor is built around the BISS0001 Micro Power PIR Motion Detector IC. This IC is specifically developed to process the signal from PIR motion sensors. If you remove the Fresnel lens, you will see the RE200B pyroelectric sensing element.
How does HC-SR501 work?
HC-SR501 is a motion detector sensor, which uses infrared waves for the detection of an object. It is an automatic control device; also has large sensitivity and high reliability. It is used in auto-sensing control devices, where we need to perform motion detection.
What is the range of HC-SR501?
The HC-SR501 has a maximum sensing distance (detection range) of 7 meters. You can adjust the sensing distance by rotating the sensitivity potentiometer CW or CCW.
How do I connect HC-SR501 to Raspberry Pi?
Connect the 40 pin cable on the GPIO pins of your Pi (if necessary, remove the cover of your Pi first) Plug the cobbler onto the breadboard as shown in the figure above or below. Plug the other end of the 40 pin cable in the T-cobbler. Connect the VCC pin of the sensor with a 5V pin (red wire)
FAQ
What is HC-SR501 used for?
The HC-SR501 PIR motion sensor is built around the BISS0001 Micro Power PIR Motion Detector IC. This IC is specifically developed to process the signal from PIR motion sensors. If you remove the Fresnel lens, you will see the RE200B pyroelectric sensing element.
How does HC-SR501 work?
HC-SR501 is a motion detector sensor, which uses infrared waves for the detection of an object. It is an automatic control device; also has large sensitivity and high reliability. It is used in auto-sensing control devices, where we need to perform motion detection.
What is the range of HC-SR501?
The HC-SR501 has a maximum sensing distance (detection range) of 7 meters. You can adjust the sensing distance by rotating the sensitivity potentiometer CW or CCW.
How do I connect HC-SR501 to Raspberry Pi?
Connect the 40 pin cable on the GPIO pins of your Pi (if necessary, remove the cover of your Pi first) Plug the cobbler onto the breadboard as shown in the figure above or below. Plug the other end of the 40 pin cable in the T-cobbler. Connect the VCC pin of the sensor with a 5V pin (red wire)

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