Arduino Nicla Sense Env Microcontroller Board - ABX00089

What It Is

The Nicla Sense Env is a compact environmental sensor board that brings industrial-grade sensing to your Arduino ecosystem. It integrates multiple advanced sensors to deliver real-time indoor/outdoor environmental data such as temperature, humidity, air quality (TVOC, CO), and harmful gases (NO, O). It's perfect for smart building systems, IoT monitoring, climate control, and automated safety projects.

Infographic Summary

NICLA SENSE ENV (ABX00089) | Type | Environmental Sensor Expansion |  Dimensions | 22.86 22.86 mm |   MCU (Onboard) | Renesas RA2E1 ARM Cortex-M23 | | | 48 MHz, 128 KB Flash, 16 KB SRAM | Temp & Humidity Sensor | HS4001 (ultra-low power) |   Air Quality Sensors | ZMOD4410AI1V (TVOC/CO) | | | ZMOD4om host board (Portenta/MKR) | Ultra-Low Power | Ideal for 24/7 sensory monitoring | Compatible with | Arduino Portenta & MKR ecosystem | Key Uses | Air quality, temp/humidity sensing |

Key Features Explained

Advanced Environmental Sensing

The board integrates three Renesas sensors: HS4001 ultra-low power, precise temperature & humidity readings. ZMOD4410AI1V AI-enabled indoor air quality sensor for TVOC & CO estimations. ZMOD4510AI1V monitors NO and O for outdoor or polluted air detection.

Small but Powerful

• Form factor: Only ~22.86 22.86 mm extremely cng>Renesas RA2E1 Cortex-M23 microcontroller (48 MHz), with 128 KB flash and 16 KB RAM although this MCU is part of the sensor board and is not user-programmable.

Interfaces & Connectivity

• Communicates with your host board via ESLOV (I2C) or through header/castellated pins.

• Supports UART, SPI, and multiple ADC channels enabling diverse integration options.

Ultra-Low Power & Always-On

Designed for 24/7 monitoring, the board consumes very little power perfect for battery-powered IoT air quality stations and long-term deployments.

Software & Integration

Arduino IDE Support: Works with standard Arduino libraries for environment and sensor data collection.co program through MicroPython for quick prototyping. Tutorials & Examples: Multiple examples are available in Arduino docs and online guides to help you get started.

Typical Projects

Smart HVAC & Climate Control: Automatically adjust air handling based on real-time conditions. IoT Air Quality Monitoring: Send sensor data to dashboards or cloud for tracking and alerts. Industrial Safety Detection: Detect harmful gasses (NO, O) for early warnings in factories or labs. Environmental Research & Prototyping: Create portable units for environmental studies or academic projects.

Technical Specs At a Glance

Why It Matters

The Nicla Sense Env turns any compatible Arduino project into a smart environmental sensor node without the need for external breakout boards or complex multi-sensor setups. Its compact size, low power consumption, and industrial sensors make it ideal for embedded IoT deployments, environmental monitoring, a