diff --git a/cookbook/geiger-counter.rst b/cookbook/geiger-counter.rst new file mode 100644 index 000000000..eede8b6ae --- /dev/null +++ b/cookbook/geiger-counter.rst @@ -0,0 +1,80 @@ +Geiger counter RadiationD v1.1 (CAJOE) +====================================== + +.. seo:: + :description: Instructions for setting up RadiationD v1.1(CAJOE) sensor in ESPHome and calculate the current radation level. + :image: radiationD-v1-1-cajoe_small.jpg + :keywords: Radiation Geiger counter + +With the help of :doc:`/components/sensor/pulse_counter` and the RadiationD v1.1(CAJOE) you can make your own Geiger counter, which will give you +a more or less precise messurement of the current radation level. But it should be good enough to warn you about critical events. + + +Assambly: +--------- + +.. figure:: images/radiationD-v1-1-cajoe_small.jpg + :align: center + :width: 100.0% + +The first step is to connect the sensor. + +You just need to connect the +5V, the ground and a GPIO pin to the ESP. +In my case I used the pin 34 for the signal. (The print on the PCB is wrong VIN is the signal.) +This setup should give you the pulse of each messurement or count. For more information check the Video of `Andreas Spiess `__. + +Housing: +********* +I just 3D printed an small housing the avoid touching the high voltage Geiger Mueller tube. +`Counter Tube Case `__ +(The tube should not be in direct sunlight. So maybe you will need another case.) + + +Configuartion: +--------------- + +The block :doc:`/components/sensor/pulse_counter` will count the radation events per minute. +With the found specs of the tube you will be able to calculate the radiation in μSv/h. + +It's just the counts per minute (CPM) times the factor of your Geiger Mueller tube you're using. It should be the J305ß, which comes with the PCB. +(To make sure - check your printing on the tube) + +μSv/h = (CPM - Tube noise) * Factor +According to the video of `Andreas Spiess `__ the tube should have about 12 CPM as background noise. + +.. note:: + + The current version of the pack comes with the J305ß Geiger tube which detectes Beta and Gamma radiation. Specifications: + Manufacturer: North Optic Radiation Detection: β, γ Length: 111mm Diameter: 11mm Recommended Voltage: 350V Plateau Voltage: 360-440V + Sensitivy γ (60Co): 65cps/(μR/s) + Sensitivy γ (equivalent Sievert): 108cpm / (μSv/h) + Max cpm: 30000 + cps/mR/h: 18 + cpm/m/h: 1080 + cpm/μSv/h: 123.147092360319 + Factor: 0.00812037037037 + + +`Source: opengeiger.de/LibeliumDoku.pdf `__. + + +.. code-block:: yaml + + sensor: + - platform: pulse_counter + pin: 34 + name: "Radiation" + unit_of_measurement: 'μSv/h' + count_mode: + rising_edge: DISABLE + falling_edge: INCREMENT + filters: + - offset: -12.0 # J305ß Geiger Mueller tube background noise 0.2 pulses / sec x 60 sec = 12 CPM (Counts per Minute) + - multiply: 0.00812037037037 # Factor: 0.00812037037037 + + +See Also +-------- + +- :doc:`/components/sensor/pulse_counter` +- :ghedit:`Edit` diff --git a/cookbook/images/radiationD-v1-1-cajoe_small.jpg b/cookbook/images/radiationD-v1-1-cajoe_small.jpg new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ee6325bc7 Binary files /dev/null and b/cookbook/images/radiationD-v1-1-cajoe_small.jpg differ diff --git a/images/radiationD-v1-1-cajoe_small.jpg b/images/radiationD-v1-1-cajoe_small.jpg new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ee6325bc7 Binary files /dev/null and b/images/radiationD-v1-1-cajoe_small.jpg differ diff --git a/index.rst b/index.rst index e60884275..4c641a688 100644 --- a/index.rst +++ b/index.rst @@ -756,6 +756,7 @@ Cookbook EPEVER Tracer, cookbook/tracer-an, tracer-an.jpg Ilonda Wifi Smart Fish Feeder, cookbook/ilonda-wifi-smart-fish-feeder, ilonda-wifi-smart-fish-feeder-cookbook.jpg AirGradient DIY Air Quality Sensor, cookbook/air_gradient_diy_air_quality_sensor, air_gradient_diy_air_quality_sensor.jpg + Geiger Counter, cookbook/geiger-counter, radiationD-v1-1-cajoe_small.jpg Do you have other awesome automations or cool setups? Please feel free to add them to the documentation for others to copy. See :doc:`Contributing `.