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Sensors 4 pins

MQ-2 Gas Sensor

Gas sensor for LPG, propane, hydrogen, methane, smoke. Analog and digital output.

// connector diagram 4 pins
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// Specifications
Supply Voltage
5V
Heater Voltage
5V
Gases Detected
LPG, propane, H2, CH4, smoke
Output
Analog + digital threshold
Warm-up Time
20s (stable after 48h burn-in)
Package
Module with 4 pins
// Pin Reference Table
PinNameFunctionType
VCC VCC 5V power supply PWR
GND GND Ground GND
DOUT DOUT Digital output, HIGH = gas detected I/O
AOUT AOUT Analog output, higher = more gas ADC

The MQ-2 is a gas sensor sensitive to LPG, propane, hydrogen, methane, and smoke. It has both analog output (concentration level) and digital output (threshold trigger) on the module version. Requires a 24–48 hour burn-in period for stable readings.