Water Flow Sensor - YF-B6 Flowmeter G3/4 1-30L/min 5-15V Brass
Water Flow Sensor - YF-B6 Flowmeter G3/4 1-30L/min 5-15V Brass
The Water Flow Sensor - YF-B6 Flowmeter G3/4 1-30L/min 5-15V Brass is a highly accurate and reliable flow meter designed to measure the flow rate of liquids, particularly water, in various applications. This device is part of the Internet of Things (IoT) family, enabling remote monitoring and control of fluid flow in industries such as agriculture, industrial automation, and environmental monitoring.
The YF-B6 Flowmeter measures the flow rate of liquids passing through it and outputs a digital signal proportional to the flow rate. The device uses a positive displacement measurement principle, which ensures high accuracy and low-pressure drop. The flow sensor can detect flow rates ranging from 1 to 30 liters per minute, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
1-30 L/min
5%
2%
5-15V
Pulse output ( frequency proportional to flow rate)
G3/4
Brass
0C to 80C
Up to 10 bar
Industrial automation
Agricultural irrigation systems
Water treatment plants
Swimming pool management
Chemical processing
HVAC systems
Install the flow sensor in a vertical position, with the flow direction indicator arrow pointing downwards.
Ensure the device is properly secured to prevent vibration and movement.
Regularly clean the flow sensor to prevent sediment buildup and maintain accuracy.
Replace the device if it is damaged or shows signs of wear and tear.
By providing accurate and reliable flow rate measurements, the Water Flow Sensor - YF-B6 Flowmeter G3/4 1-30L/min 5-15V Brass is an ideal component for various IoT applications, enabling efficient monitoring and control of fluid flow in diverse industries.
Water Flow Sensor - YF-B6 Flowmeter G3/4 1-30L/min 5-15V BrassOverviewThe YF-B6 Flowmeter is a water flow sensor designed to measure the flow rate of liquids in a pipe. It is a popular choice for various applications, including automation, irrigation, and industrial process control. This sensor features a G3/4 thread size, a maximum flow rate of 30L/min, and an operating voltage range of 5-15V.Technical SpecificationsFlow range: 1-30L/min
Thread size: G3/4
Operating voltage: 5-15V
Output signal: Pulse signal (digital output)
Pulse frequency: 450 pulses per liter
Material: Brass
accuracy: 5%Connecting the SensorTo connect the YF-B6 Flowmeter, you will need:A microcontroller or single-board computer (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi)
Jumper wires
A power source (5-15V)Example 1: Measuring Water Flow with ArduinoConnect the YF-B6 Flowmeter to an Arduino board as follows:VCC (red wire) to Arduino's 5V pin
GND (black wire) to Arduino's GND pin
OUT (yellow wire) to any digital input pin (e.g., D2)Here is an example Arduino code to measure water flow:
```c
const int flowPin = 2; // digital input pin for flow sensor
volatile int flowCount = 0;void setup() {
pinMode(flowPin, INPUT);
attachInterrupt(digitalPinToInterrupt(flowPin), countFlow, RISING);
Serial.begin(9600);
}void loop() {
if (flowCount > 0) {
float flowRate = (flowCount / 450.0) 60; // calculate flow rate in L/min
Serial.print("Flow rate: ");
Serial.print(flowRate);
Serial.println(" L/min");
flowCount = 0;
}
delay(1000);
}void countFlow() {
flowCount++;
}
```
This code uses an interrupt to count the pulses from the flow sensor and calculates the flow rate in L/min.Example 2: Monitoring Water Flow with Raspberry Pi (Python)Connect the YF-B6 Flowmeter to a Raspberry Pi as follows:VCC (red wire) to Raspberry Pi's 5V pin
GND (black wire) to Raspberry Pi's GND pin
OUT (yellow wire) to any GPIO pin (e.g., GPIO 17)Here is an example Python code to measure water flow using the RPi.GPIO library:
```python
import RPi.GPIO as GPIO
import timeGPIO.setmode(GPIO.BCM)
GPIO.setup(17, GPIO.IN, pull_up_down=GPIO.PUD_UP)flow_count = 0
last_time = time.time()while True:
if GPIO.input(17) == GPIO.HIGH:
flow_count += 1
if time.time() - last_time > 1: # calculate flow rate every second
flow_rate = (flow_count / 450.0) 60
print("Flow rate: {:.2f} L/min".format(flow_rate))
flow_count = 0
last_time = time.time()
time.sleep(0.01)
```
This code uses the RPi.GPIO library to read the pulse signal from the flow sensor and calculates the flow rate in L/min.Additional ResourcesYF-B6 Flowmeter datasheet
Arduino library for water flow sensors
RPi.GPIO library documentation