Description
The CEAC HC-SR501 PIR Motion Detection Module is a passive infrared sensor designed to detect movement within its field of view. When the sensor detects a change in infrared energy, its onboard circuit generates a digital output signal that can be read by a compatible microcontroller or control circuit.
The module features a white Fresnel lens, a printed circuit board, and adjustable controls for detection sensitivity and output delay. Many HC-SR501 versions also support selectable repeatable and non-repeatable trigger modes, allowing users to configure how the output responds to continued motion.
Key Specifications
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Specification |
Details |
|---|---|
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Brand |
CEAC, as supplied |
| Model |
HC-SR501 |
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Sensor Technology |
Passive infrared (PIR) |
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Detection Target |
Movement detected through changes in infrared radiation |
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Operating Voltage |
Commonly 4.5–20 V DC |
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Output Signal |
Digital HIGH/LOW; typically about 3.3 V HIGH |
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Detection Distance |
Adjustable, commonly up to approximately 7 m |
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Detection Angle |
Commonly around 110°–120°, depending on version |
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Sensitivity Adjustment |
Available on standard modules |
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Delay Adjustment |
Available on standard modules |
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Trigger Modes |
Repeatable/non-repeatable on versions with the trigger jumper |
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Board Dimensions |
Approximately 32 × 24 mm for common versions |
Typical Applications
– Motion-activated lighting
– Intruder detection and security alarms
– Smart-home automation projects
– Occupancy detection for compatible control systems
– Arduino and other microcontroller projects
– Robotics and interactive electronics
– Energy-saving control systems
Installation and Compatibility
Connect the module’s power, ground, and output pins according to the board labels. Check the controller’s logic-voltage requirements before connecting the output to a microcontroller input. Allow the sensor to stabilize after powering it on, and adjust the sensitivity and delay controls to suit the installation.
This module detects motion; it does not identify a person or measure precise distance. Detection performance depends on installation, ambient conditions, and movement across the sensor’s field of view.
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