ALTA wireless AC Current Meters measure the RMS current of an alternating current (AC) system using a current transformer (CT) that wraps around the "hot" wire of a two wire (hot, common, ground(optional)) power system. The sensor reports Minimum RMS current, maximum RMS current, average RMS current,
and amp hours to the iMonnit system. The iMonnit system is capable of generating watt hour or kilowatt hour readings as well.
ALTA sensors offer 3 to 4 times the range of standard sensor platforms, extending non-line-of-sight reach to an exceptional 1,000+ feet through walls (12-14
walls typical). Using Frequency-hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) also allows ALTA sensors to have better interference immunity from other wireless devices.
ALTA products employ Monnit's new Encrypt-RF Security (256-bit Diffie Hellman key exchange and AES-128 CBC encryption for all sensor data messages),
so security is maintained at all communication points from sensor to gateway, gateway to software, then back again.
Superior power management provides ALTA sensors with almost twice the battery life of Monnit's standard wireless sensors. Monnit's AA sensors have a battery
life that typically lasts 10+ years.
Integrated on-board data storage allows ALTA sensors to store data messages if communication to a wireless gateway is disrupted (power outage, Internet
outage, or out of range). Messages that can't be delivered will be time-stamped and stored in memory (up to the last 512 messages) until communication
with the gateway is restored, at which point the messages will all be transmitted.
Over-the-air updates allow ALTA products to be updated remotely if new fixes or features become available.
ALTA products employ Monnit's new Encrypt-RF Security (256-bit Diffie Hellman key exchange and AES-128 CBC encryption for all sensor data messages),
so security is maintained at all communication points from sensor to gateway, gateway to software, then back again.
Features:
- Measures amp hours, max RMS current, min RMS current, and average RMS current.
- Capable of generating Watt Hour or Kilowatt Hour readings using iMonnit.
- Data logging for accumulated amp hour readings.
- Can notify based on current levels or changes in current levels.
- Measures current from 0-20 Amps.
- Single and Three Phase Models
Specifications
- Accuracy: +/- 2% at 2 to 20 Arms, +/- 0.07 Arms at < 2 Arms
- Current Transducer Frequency Range: 50 to 100 Hz
- Absolute Max CT Current: 50 Amps RMS (Arms)
- Maximum Accurate CT Current: 20 Arms
- Calibrated Accuracy with Appropriate Offset: +/- 1% at 2 to 20 Arms, +/- .035 Arms at < 2 Arms
- Offset Limits: -1.27 to + 1.27 Arms (default set to +0.1 Arms)
- Measurement Resolution: around 0.01 Arms
- Battery: Type2 Replaceable AA 1.5 V Batteries
- Dimension: 4.375 in x 2.470 in x 1.12 in
- Supply Voltage: 2.0 - 3.8 V (2 x AA 1.5V Batteries or Optional Power Supply)
- Battery Life: At 1 hour heartbeat setting, included AA batteries will typically last 6-8 Years.
- Max Operating Temperature Using AA Alkaline: -18 C to 55 C (0 F to 130 F)
- Max Operating Temperature Using AA Lithium: -40 C to 60 C (-40 F to 140 F)
- Optimal Battery Operating Temperature: +10 C to +50 C (+50 F to +122 F)
- Enclosure Material: ABS