Introduction

The Water Level Depth Detection Sensor is a reliable tool for measuring liquid levels in tanks, wells, and other containers. Using exposed parallel traces, it measures water levels through conductivity with a simple analog output that varies with immersion depth.

Key Features

Technical Specifications

Pin Configuration

Pin	Label	Description	Arduino Connection
1	VCC	Power (3.3V-5V)	5V
2	GND	Ground	GND
3	OUT	Analog output	A0

Wiring with Arduino

// Basic Connections:
// VCC → 5V
// GND → GND
// OUT → A0 (analog input)

// For best results:
// - Keep sensor vertical
// - Avoid touching the sensing traces
// - Calibrate with known water levels

Basic Water Level Example

// Water Level Sensor Basic Example
const int sensorPin = A0;

void setup() {
  Serial.begin(9600);
}

void loop() {
  int sensorValue = analogRead(sensorPin);
  
  // Convert analog reading to voltage
  float voltage = sensorValue * (5.0 / 1023.0);
  
  Serial.print("Sensor Value: ");
  Serial.print(sensorValue);
  Serial.print(" | Voltage: ");
  Serial.print(voltage);
  Serial.println("V");
  
  delay(1000);
}

Advanced Features

// Convert readings to depth (cm)
float readDepth() {
  int raw = analogRead(sensorPin);
  // Calibration values (adjust based on your sensor)
  float depth = map(raw, 0, 1023, 0, 40); // 40cm max depth
  return constrain(depth, 0, 40);
}

// Check for low water level
bool checkLowLevel() {
  int threshold = 200; // Adjust based on your setup
  return analogRead(sensorPin) < threshold;
}

void loop() {
  if (checkLowLevel()) {
    digitalWrite(ALARM_PIN, HIGH);
  }
}

// Smooth readings with moving average
const int numReadings = 10;
int readings[numReadings];
int index = 0;

int smoothReading() {
  readings[index] = analogRead(sensorPin);
  index = (index + 1) % numReadings;
  
  int total = 0;
  for (int i = 0; i < numReadings; i++) {
    total += readings[i];
  }
  return total / numReadings;
}

// Calculate tank percentage full
float getPercentage() {
  int dryValue = 50;   // Sensor value when dry
  int wetValue = 800;  // Sensor value when fully submerged
  
  int raw = analogRead(sensorPin);
  float percent = map(raw, dryValue, wetValue, 0, 100);
  return constrain(percent, 0, 100);
}

Troubleshooting