Yocto-light-v2

Yocto-Light-V2

   

The Yocto-Light-V2 device is an USB ambiant light sensor (lux meter) which allows you to measure ambient light up to 65000 lux. Measurements can be read directly via USB or stored on the device internal flash for later retrieval when connected again by USB.

This module can be used in conjunction with a directional light source to create a light barrier, as it is very reactive. This device is a possible replacement for the Yocto-Light V1, which is not produced anymore. The other option is the Yocto-Light-V3, which is less reactive but whose light sensitivity spectrum better matches the human eye.

This circuit has been designed so that the sensor itself can be moved away from the USB part by a few meters: simply split the board into two parts and solder a 4-wire cable on the designated pads.

This device can be connected directly to an Ethernet network using a YoctoHub-Ethernet, to a WiFi network using a YoctoHub-Wireless-n and to a GSM network using a YoctoHub-GSM.

Yocto-Light-V2 Wires to be ordered separately Enclosure available separately

USB cables and enclosures to be ordered separately.

This product is not available anymore. It has been replaced by the Yocto-Light-V4

Specifications

Product ID:LIGHTMK2
Product name:Yocto-Light-V2
Replacement product:Yocto-Light-V4
USB connector:micro-B
Width:20mm
Length:35.5mm
Weight:3g
Sensor:ADPS-9301 (Avago)
Refresh rate:10Hz
Measuring range:0..65000lux
Linear precision:5%
Sensitivity:0.1lux
Protection class, according to IEC 61140:class III
Normal operating temperature:5...40°C
Extended operating temperature1:-30...85°C
Supported Operating Systems:Windows (PC + IoT), Linux (Intel + ARM), macOS, Android
Drivers:Driverless, no driver needed
API / SDK / Libraries:C++ Obj-C C# VB.NET UWP Delphi Python Java Android LabVIEW
API / SDK / Libraries (TCP only):Javascript Node.js PHP
RoHS compliance:RoHS II (2011/65/UE)
Suggested enclosure:YoctoBox-Short-Thin-Black
Harmonized tariff code:9032.9000
Cables and enclosures:available separately
Made in:Switzerland


1 The extended temperature range is defined based on components specifications and has been tested during a limited duration (1h). When using the device in harsh environments for a long period of time, we strongly advise to run extensive tests before going to production.

Accessories and related products

YoctoBox-Short-Thin-Black, Enclosure for Yoctopuce device (short, thin, black)Micro-USB-Hub-V2, Micro USB hub (multi-TT) with solder pads, for DIY useFix-2.5mm, screws and spacersUSB-A-MicroB-50, USB 2.0 type A to Micro-B data cable, 50 cm

Related articles and application examples

Downloads

User manual (HTML)
User manual (PDF)
Product brief
Blueprints
3D file (STEP)
RoHS certificate
Most recent firmware51180 (12/02/2022)
Programming libraries59526 (02/27/2024)
Command line API57762 (11/09/2023)
VirtualHub application59547 (02/28/2024)


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1 - kees48 Wednesday,april 01,2020 19H49

For those who want Perl scripting: accessing things via the commandline is slow, via the HTTP::.... way sometimes complicated. An easy way out is with 'wget' and VirtualHub.

wget -q -O - http://127.0.0.1:4444/bySerial/LIGHTMK2-123456/api/lightSensor/currentValue
returns the value directly to stdout. With Perl pipe function this value is easy to catch

wget -q -O - http://127.0.0.1:4444/bySerial/TX010V01-123456/api/voltageOutput1?currentVoltage=VALUE
sets the desired parameter to VALUE

It is very fast! (sorry, the formatting got garbled)

Yoctopuce, get your stuff connected.