Description

The RCWL-0516 is a microwave radar sensor that uses Doppler radar technology to detect motion. It has a wide voltage range (4-28V) and can be used in a variety of applications, such as security systems, lighting control, and smart home devices.

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 ~1 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:

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)

NOTE : RCWL-0516 and RCWL-9196 printed on IC working is same.

Features :

1. Transmission signal processing control chip RCWL-9196
2. Wide operating voltage range from 4.0V to 28.0V
3. Penetrating detection capability, compared with the traditional infrared feeling PIR
4. Adjustable Block time and distance
5. 3.3V output power supply

Package Includes :

1 x RCWL-0516 Microwave Radar Sensor

15 Days Warranty

This item is covered with a standard warranty of 15 days from the time of delivery against manufacturing defects only. This warranty is given for the benefit of Robu customers from any kind of manufacturing defects. Replacement will be done against manufacturing defects.

What voids warranty:

If the product is subject to misuse, tampering, static discharge, accident, water or fire damage, use of chemicals & soldered or altered in any way.