YL-83 Rain Detection Sensor

₹45.00

Overview

The YL-83 Rain Sensor Module (often paired with the Raindrops Detection Board YL-38 control board) is an easy-to-use electronic module designed for detecting rain and moisture presence. The system consists of two primary parts:

• Rain Sensing Board (Sensing Pad): A nickel-coated PCB board with interleaved conductive traces. When raindrops fall on the board, water bridges the copper tracks, decreasing electrical resistance across the tracks.
• Control Module Board: Based on the LM393 operational amplifier comparator, this board processes the resistance change from the sensing pad. It features an adjustable potentiometer to tweak sensitivity and offers dual output options: both Digital (HIGH/LOW) and Analog signals.

Key Feature Summary: Dual output mode (Analog for precise moisture depth, Digital for simple rain presence threshold), anti-oxidation nickel-plated sensor pad, adjustable threshold potentiometer, and onboard Power & Signal LEDs.
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Description

Key Specifications

Parameter / Feature Specification Details
Operating Voltage 3.3V to 5V DC
Comparator IC LM393 High-Precision Voltage Comparator
Output Types Digital Output (DO – 0 and 1 switch state)
Analog Output (AO – continuous voltage level)
Sensitivity Adjustment Onboard Potentiometer (adjusts Digital Output threshold)
Sensing Board Dimensions Approx. 5.0 cm x 4.0 cm (Nickel Plated)
Control Module Dimensions Approx. 3.2 cm x 1.4 cm
Board Surface Finish Anti-oxidation, anti-rust nickel plated for long lifespan
LED Indicators Power LED (Red) & Digital Output Status LED (Green)
Pin Count & Interface Control Module: 4 Pins (VCC, GND, DO, AO)
Sensing Pad: 2 Pins
Microcontroller Compatibility Arduino, ESP8266, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, STM32, PIC, etc.

 

Pinout Definition

Pin Name Function / Description
VCC Power Supply (+3.3V to +5V)
GND Ground (0V)
DO Digital Output (High when dry, Low when wet/rain threshold reached)
AO Analog Output (Outputs real-time analog voltage proportional to moisture amount)

 

Applications & Real-World Uses

■  Automotive Rain Sensing Wipers: Automatically activates and adjusts windshield wiper speed based on detected rainfall intensity.

■  Smart Home & Building Automation: Triggers motorized window closures, retracts outdoor awnings, or closes skylights when rainfall begins.

■  Smart Agriculture & Irrigation Systems: Overrides automated irrigation schedules during rainfall events to conserve water and prevent over-watering.

■  Weather Monitoring Stations: Complements rain gauges in IoT weather stations to log rain onset times and moisture levels.

■  Outdoor Solar Panel Maintenance: Deploys protective covers or initiates self-cleaning routines for solar panels during rain.

■  Industrial Equipment Protection: Ensures sensitive outdoor industrial machinery or electrical enclosures trigger protective alerts when exposed to moisture.

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YL-83 Rain Detection Sensor

₹45.00