VCNL4200 Module¶
This module contains the Zerynth driver for Vishay VCNL4200. The unit integrates a high sensitivity long distance proximity sensor (PS), ambient light sensor (ALS), and 940 nm IRED into one small package.
Communication with this unit is done using I2C.
VCNL4200 class¶
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class
VCNL4200
(drvsel, ps=True, als=True, address=DEFAULT_I2C_ADDR, clk=400000)¶ Initialize an object representing the VCNL4200 board. The I2C communication is started, and enabled sensors are configured with a stanrdard configuration.
Note: Default settings enable proximity sensor high definition and faster duty time, this results in more accuracy at the cost of more power usage. Refer to sensor datasheet and use configure_proximity_sensor(), configure_ambient_light_sensor() methods for more advanced settings.
Parameters: - drvsel – The I2C port to be used. (e.g. I2C0)
- ps – Boolean for enabling the proximity sensor on board (Default: True)
- als – Boolean for enabling the ambient light sensor on board (Default: True)
- address – Byte for selecting the I2C address to be used. (Default: sensor default)
- clk – I2C clock speed to be used (100000 or 400000). (Default: 400000)
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get_distance
()¶ Returns an integer representing the proximity read from the sensor.
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get_ambient_light
()¶ Returns an integer in range 0-65535 representing the ambient light level read from the sensor.
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configure_proximity_sensor
(conf1, conf2, conf3)¶ Write settings for proximity sensor in registers PS_CONF1, PS_CONF2, and PS_CONF3. Refer to datasheet for all the available settings.
Parameters: - conf1 – Byte to be written in PS_CONF1 register.
- conf2 – Byte to be written in PS_CONF2 register.
- conf3 – Byte to be written in PS_CONF3 register.
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configure_ambient_light_sensor
(conf)¶ Write settings for ambient light sensor in register ALS_CONF. Refer to datasheet for all the available settings.
Parameters: conf – Byte to be written in ALS_CONF register.