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Indoor ENS160 Air Quality Sensor - I2C
The ENS160 Air Quality Sensor uses ScioSense's ENS160 chip with TrueVOC and metal oxide (MOX) technology to monitor indoor air quality. It outputs TVOC (tota...
The ENS160 Air Quality Sensor uses ScioSense's ENS160 chip with TrueVOC and metal oxide (MOX) technology to monitor indoor air quality. It outputs TVOC (total volatile organic compounds), eCO2 (equivalent CO2), and AQI (air quality index) readings via I2C, with intelligent on-chip algorithms that provide ready-to-use environmental data.
The probe-style form factor makes installation straightforward, and the built-in automatic baseline correction algorithm ensures long-term measurement stability. A warm-up period of less than 3 minutes is recommended for accurate readings.
Key Features
- Multiple IAQ Outputs – TVOC, eCO2, and AQI from a single sensor
- TrueVOC + MOX Technology – High accuracy with fast response
- On-Chip Algorithms – Direct output of processed environmental data
- Automatic Baseline Correction – Maintains long-term stability
- Probe Design – Easy installation in enclosures and ducts
- Fast Warm-Up – Less than 3 minutes to accurate readings
Specifications
- Supply Voltage: 3.3–5 V
- Operating Current: 29 mA
- Communication: I2C (address 0x53)
- eCO2 Range: 400–65 000 ppm
- TVOC Range: 0–65 000 ppb
- Preheat Time: < 3 minutes
- Operating Temperature: −10 °C to +80 °C
- Operating Humidity: 5–95% RH (non-condensing)
- Cable Length: 1 m
Ideal For
- Air purifiers and home automation
- HVAC and ventilation systems
- Environmental pollution monitoring
- Smart thermostats and building automation
Package Contents
- 1× ENS160 Air Quality Sensor (I2C)
Resources
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- I2C
- I2C is a two-wire communication bus used by many sensors and small modules. It matters because several I2C devices can share the same two wires, but each device needs a compatible address and your controller must support I2C.
- ppm
- ppm means parts per million, a common way to express very small gas concentrations in air. For CO₂ sensors, the ppm range tells you what levels the sensor can measure, such as normal indoor air through to poorly ventilated spaces.
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