GY-31 TCS3200 Color Sensor Module

The GY-31 TCS3200 Color Sensor Module is a versatile color detector featuring the TCS3200 RGB sensor chip and four white LEDs for illumination. This sensor module can detect a wide range of visible colors and is suitable for applications like test strip reading, color sorting, ambient light sensing, calibration, and color matching. It can be easily interfaced with microcontrollers, Arduino boards, Raspberry Pi, and other platforms.

  Features:  

• High Resolution: Converts light intensity to frequency with high resolution.
• Programmable Output: Color and full-scale output frequency can be programmed.
• Power Down Feature: Includes a power-down feature to save energy when not in use.
• Stable Temperature Coefficient: Maintains stability across a range of temperatures.
• Direct Microcontroller Interface: Can be directly connected to microcontrollers.
• LED Control: Supports control for the onboard LED lamp to supplement lighting.

  Specifications:  

• Model: GY-31 TCS3200 TCS230
• Operating Voltage: 2.7 ~ 5.5 VDC
• Operating Current: 25mA @ 5V when LED is ON
• Operating Temperature: -45°C ~ 85°C
• Non-linearity Error: 0.2% at 50KHz typically
• Temperature Coefficient: 200 ppm/°C
  
• Length: 28.4 mm
• Width: 28.4 mm

  Pin Out:  

• GND: Power Supply Ground
• OUT: Output Frequency
• S2: Photodiode Type Selection Input
• S3: Photodiode Type Selection Input
• Vcc: Supply Voltage
• S1: Output Frequency Scaling Selection Input
• S0: Output Frequency Scaling Selection Input
• LED: LED Control (1 for LED ON, 0 for LED OFF)
• GND: Power Supply Ground

  Package Includes:  

• 1 x TCS3200 Color Sensor GY-31 TCS230 Module

  Application Examples:  

1. Test Strip Reading: Analyze color changes on test strips for various applications such as medical diagnostics.
2. Color Sorting: Automatically sort objects based on their color.
3. Ambient Light Sensing and Calibration: Adjust lighting systems based on ambient light conditions.
4. Color Matching: Ensure color consistency in printing and manufacturing processes.

This color sensor module is highly functional and adaptable, making it an excellent choice for projects and applications that require precise color detection and measurement.