The RCWL-0516 Microwave Radar Sensor module has been designed as an alternative to the common PIR motion sensors widely used in burglar alarms and security lights. Like the PIR sensor, this sensor also detects only movements within its detection range.
But instead of sniffing the blackbody radiation from a moving person, this sensor uses a microwave Doppler radar technique to detect moving objects. It has a sensitivity range of ~7 meters. When triggered, its TTL-level output (OUT) pin will switch from LOW (0 V) to HIGH (3.3 V) for a finite time (2 to 3 s) before returning to its idle (LOW) state.
This flexible sensor module can easily be used in conjunction with many microcontrollers and even without a microcontroller at all. It can handle power supply inputs anywhere from 4 to 28 V.
The output pin can be utilized for a multitude of tasks, such as for driving an aural/visual indicator or even linking with the I/O of any 3-V microcontroller for further processing. During construction, avoid any metal part in front of the sensor module. Similarly, always keep a minimum of 1-cm clear space on the front and rear side of the module.
Pinouts of RCWL-0516 Microwave Radar Sensor:-
CDS Sensor disable input (low = disable)
VIN 4- to 28-V DC supply input
OUT HIGH (3.3 V) motion detected/LOW (0 V) idle
GND Ground/0 V
3V3 Regulated DC output (100 mA max)
Features of RCWL-0516 Microwave Radar Sensor:-
Transmission signal processing control chip RCWL-9196
Wide operating voltage range 4.0V to 28.0V
Penetrating detection capability, compared with the traditional infrared feeling PIR
Adjustable Block time and distance
3.3V output power supply
Specifications of RCWL-0516 Microwave Radar Sensor:-
Operating Voltage(VDC)
4 to 28
Operating Current
2.8mA (typical); 3mA (max)
Detecting Range
5-9m
Transmitting Power
20mW (typical); 30mW (max)
Output Voltage(V)
3.2 to 3.4
Output Voltage Driving Capacity
100mA
Trigger Way
Repeat Trigger
Output Control Low Level
0V
Output Control High Level
3.3V
Operating Temperature (C)
-20 to 80
Length (mm)
36
Width (mm)
17
Height (mm)
2
Weight (gm)
3
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Specifications
In The Box
Pack of 1
General
brand
AEAAICO
Model Number
RCWL-0516 Microwave Radar Sensor
Type
Miscellaneous
ROHS Complaint
Yes
Material
Silicone
Additional Features
Other Features
Transmission signal processing control chip RCWL-9196 Wide operating voltage range 4.0V to 28.0V Penetrating detection capability, compared with the traditional infrared feeling PIR Adjustable Block time and distance 3.3V output power supply, Operating Voltage(VDC) 4 to 28 Operating Current 2.8mA (typical); 3mA (max) Detecting Range 5-9m Transmitting Power 20mW (typical); 30mW (max) Output Voltage(V) 3.2 to 3.4 Output Voltage Driving Capacity 100mA Trigger Way Repeat Trigger Output Control Low Level 0V Output Control High Level 3.3V, Operating Temperature (C) -20 to 80 Length (mm) 36 Width (mm) 17 Height (mm) 2 Weight (gm) 3
Dimensions
Width
1.7 cm
Height
3.6 cm
Weight
10
Power Features
Battery Type
NA
No Of Batteries
NA
Battery Size
NA
Power Source
DC
Other Power Features
Operating Voltage(VDC) 4 to 28
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