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MoveAround v1.0	$286.82US

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Detects presence in upto 8 regions of humans, animals or other heat-emitting objects. The sensor has a total field of view of roughly 41 degrees horizontally by 6.0 degrees vertically, ie. per region a view of 5.1 degrees horizontally by 6.0 degrees vertically. Can be used to count the number of people passing by. Use the sensor data to calculate movement direction and speed of these heat emitting objects within a couple of meters. Be there not or be I-CubeX-ed. Has only a digital I²C (for more precision) output, so can only be used with the USB-microSystem, microSystem, Wi-microSystem. If you just need to know if there's somebody moving or not in a room, try the MoveOn. For direct measurement of both movement direction and speed without calculations, try the MoveAlong.

Application examples

Use for detecting the number, direction and speed of visitors present and/or passing by an exhibit or through a walkway.
Combine with a TapTiled floor, some Advance-645 and/or ReachClose sensors and make sure every move of your visitor has an effect. Perhaps the TouchStripOn is useful for additional coverage on walls. The Flash + SeeLaser combo allows you to implement break-beams that could indicate borders or thresholds.

Technical specifications

Product MoveAround sensor

Version 1.0 (July 2009)

Sensing parameters temperature of each 8 heat emitting objects

Sensing method infrared (2um-22um) radiation intensity

Active volume approx. 5 m (15 ft) within 41° by 6° field of view (8 elements of approx. 5° by 6°)

Range 4 - 100°C

Accuracy ±3°C from 4 to 10°C, ±2°C from 10 to 100°C

Response time 40 ms (10 to 90%)

Calibration (for each of 8 elements)

Temperature Output value (I²C)

4 °C 4

10 °C 10

20 °C 20

30 °C 30

40 °C 40

50 °C 50

60 °C 60

70 °C 70

80 °C 80

90 °C 90

100 °C 100

Power supply 4.75 to 5.25 V DC, 5 mA

Sensor dimensions 37 x 18 x 13 mm (1.5 x 0.71 x 0.51 inch)

Weight 30 g (1.1 oz), incl. cable

Cable 1.0 m (39 inch), shielded, red wire = power, thick black wire = ground, grey wire = I²C data, white wire = I²C clock, maximum extension n/a m (n/a ft)

Connector male plug with 4 pins in two rows spaced 2.54 mm (0.100 inch)

Software support The following software can be executed and modified with the Max development environment:

MoveAround standalone software v1.2 (MacOS only, requires Max digitizer plugin)

MoveAround example software v1.1 (MacOS / Windows)

Application notes

Can only be used with the USB-microSystem, microSystem, Wi-microSystem

Make sure the sensor is plugged into the digitizer with the red wire connected to power. Reversing the plug may cause damage to the sensor.

The MoveAround sensor needs at least 25 seconds before it is ready for stable operation.

Best results are obtained if the sensor is placed at a distance of 1 meter of the person(s) standing or passing by.

The sensor is not suited for environments with rapid temperature changes due to wind, heating devices or air conditioners, nor will the unit work well in environments with shocks and vibrations or environments with sunlight or other intense light aimed directly at the sensor.

This page was updated on Tuesday 26 January 2010.

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