Grove - GUVA-S12D UV Sensor

The Grove – UV Sensor is used for detecting the intensity of incident ultraviolet(UV) radiation which is based on the sensor GUVA-S12D which has a wide spectral range of 200nm-400nm. It's used in many different applications, including pharmaceuticals, automobiles, and robotics.

Features

• Schottky type photodiode sensor: Based on GUVA-S12SD which has a wide spectral range of 240nm~370nm

• Easy to Read: Analog voltage output proportional to the UV Index of UV light falling on the detector

• Programmable configuration: Versatile for various applications

• Low power consumption: 3.3/5V Supply, suitable for many microcontrollers and SBCs

This Grove-UV Sensor is based on the GUVA-S12D UV UV detector which uses a UV photodiode to detect an extended light-sensing spectrum of 240-370nm(covers UV-B and most of the UV-A spectrum). It will output an electrical signal which is varied with the change of the UV intensity instead of requiring a complicated I2C setup procedure. This makes it suitable for beginners to start some simple projects.

You can also use it to measure the UV Index which provides a scale to determine how intense the sun's UV is and therefore what kind of protective measures should be taken. For example, it will give your suggestion if it is a good idea to beach today.

The UV Index scale is published by the EPA and intended to give guidance to people on sun exposure and what protective measures to take to minimize damage from the sun.

We have developed more than 400 Grove modules, covering a wide range of applications that can fulfill various needs. Click to explore the Grove Sensor family and get started to Grove your Idea. For all Grove users (especially beginners), we provide you with guidance PDF documents. Please download and read through Preface - Getting Started and Introduction to Grove before your use of the product.

Are you aware of sun damage risks? While many of us enjoy sunny days in our spare time, harsh sunlight can also have a detrimental effect on our health. This BLE smartwatch can be used to predict sun damage risk and inform users. In this project, you will need:

• Seeed Studio XIAO nRF52840
• Seeed Studio XIAO Expansion Board
• Grove-GUVA-S12D UV Sensor
• Micro SD Card

Application

• Pharmaceuticals
• Automobiles
• Robotics
• Printing industry for solvent handling and dyeing processes
• Chemical industry for the production, storage, and transportation of chemicals as well

One More Thing

With the SenseCAP S2110 controller and S2100 data logger, you can easily turn the Grove into a LoRaWAN® sensor. Seeed not only helps you with prototyping but also offers you the possibility to expand your project with the SenseCAP series of robust industrial sensors.

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