Do you need to monitor the airflow around your servers or within your data centre? Consider verifying that your air conditioning and heating systems are operating to their maximum potential. All of that and more is possible with the new SparkFun FS3000-1005 Air Velocity Sensor Breakout! Hooking up is really simple and quick (Qwiic!).
The FS3000-1005, a surface-mount air velocity module from Renesas with a range of 0-7.2m/s (0-16.2mph), is the centre of this breakout board. It makes use of a MEMS thermopile-based sensor, has a digital output with a resolution of 12 bits, and is coated with silicon carbide to prevent water condensation and abrasive wear. It also uses “solid” thermal isolation technology.
Features

I2C address: 0x28

Air flow speed: 0 – 7.23 m/sec (0 – 16.17mph)

Accuracy: 5% of full scale flow range

Resolution: 12-bit

Input Voltage: 2.7-3.3V

Average current draw: 10mA

2x Qwiic Connectors

PWR LED

Jumpers

LED
I2C
ADC-REF

Board Dimensions: 1.00in. x 1.00in.

Resources

Schematic

Eagle Files

Board Dimensions

Hookup Guide

Datasheet(FS3000-1005)

Qwiic Information Page

Arduino Library

GitHub Hardware Repo

FAQs:
Q: What is the measurement range of this air velocity sensor?
A: The FS3000-1005 air velocity sensor has a measurement range of 0-7.23 m/s (0-16.17 mph).
Q: What kind of output does the sensor provide?
A: The sensor provides a digital output with 12-bit resolution through the I2C interface.
Q: Is there an Arduino library available for this sensor?
A: Yes, SparkFun has developed an Arduino library to simplify the use of the FS3000-1005. You can download it through the Arduino library manager by searching for ‘SparkFun Air Velocity’.
Q: What are the power requirements for this sensor?
A: The sensor requires an input voltage of 2.7-3.3V and has an average current draw of 10mA. It can be powered via the Qwiic connector or through the provided pins.
Q: What are the applications of this air velocity sensor?
A: This air velocity sensor can be used in various applications, including HVAC systems, weather stations, drones, robotics, and any project where measuring air flow speed is essential.