Everything You Need To Know About Monnit ALTA Wireless Sensors

About Monnit ALTA Wireless Sensors

Established in 2010, Monnit has become a global leader in designing and manufacturing IoT solutions.

Monnit’s ecosystem of sensors consists of more than 40 sensor types for detecting changes for numerous environmental variables, including:

• temperature
• water presence
• door position
• humidity; and
• electrical current.

The Monnit ALTA series is designed for commercial and industrial autonomous wireless sensing solutions that protect valuable assets.

Benefits of Monnit’s Alta Series

1. Impressive long-distance wireless range: (Depending on environment) Monnit Wireless sensors have a wireless range of up to 300 meters non-line of sight.
2. Long Battery Life: Up to 10-year battery life (continuous use). Affected by sensor reporting frequencies, what type and how many sensors are deployed in a network, and how sensors are set up.
3. Secure: Monnit employs Monnit Encrypt-RF security, an integrated security system using 256-bit exchange and AES-128 CTR.
4. On-board data memory: Loggers can store up to 512 readings per sensor in the event of a WIFI or power outage.
5. Comprehensive: There’s no additional software or subscriptions required. Even more impressive? No monthly fees!
6. Future Proof: Over the air (remote) updates.

How to Set Up an ALTA Wireless Monitoring System

Set up a Monnit Wireless monitoring system in three straightforward steps.

1. Select a Monnit Wireless Sensor
2. Choose a Wireless Gateway
3. Create a Login at com

Types of Monnit ALTA Wireless Sensors

Our scientists have listed over 40 wireless sensors made by Monnit that measure 30 different parameters. Each type of Monnit ALTA Wireless sensor will have at least one of the three sensor categories determined by how the device is powered. These are:

1. Coin cell (CC): These are the smallest sensor type – powered by coin cell batteries.
2. Double-A (AA): Mid-sized devices and the most popular sensor type – powered by AA batteries.
3. Industrial (IN): Monnit’s industrial range of sensors are built for indoor and outdoor use. Enclosed in durable, weatherproof NEMA rated enclosures.

 

Wireless Standard Temperature Sensors

The ALTA Wireless Temperature Sensors use an NTC thermistor to measure temperature. The sensors are accurate to ± 1° C.

Monnit ALTA Wireless Coin Cell Temperature Sensors - IC- MNS2-4-W1-TS-ST	Monnit ALTA Wireless AA Temperature Sensors IC-MNS2-4-W2-TS-ST	Monnit ALTA Wireless Industrial Temperature Base Sensor IC-MNS2-4-IN-TS-ST
Coin Cell	Double-A	Industrial

 

Humidity Sensors

ALTA Wireless Humidity Sensors monitor relative humidity within a room or enclosure. This solution is widely used for monitoring humidity in greenhouses, industrial spaces, museums, and saunas. Also found in homes to monitor humidity to prevent conditions that attract mould, mildew, or dust mites.

Monnit ALTA Wireless Coin Cell Temp/RH Sensors - IC-MNS2-4-W1-HU-RH	Monnit ALTA AA Wireless Humidity Sensors - IC-MNS2-4-W2-HU-RH
Coin cell	Double-A

Open / Closed Sensors IR Motion and Occupancy Sensors

Wireless Open / Closed Sensor

ALTA Wireless Open/closed sensors provide information on the status of doors, windows, cabinets and more. These sensors are used to monitor access to buildings or areas and whether access points are appropriately secured.

Monnit ALTA AA Wireless Open-Closed Sensor - IC-MNS2-4-W2-OC-ST	Monnit ALTA Industrial Wireless Open-Closed Sensor - IC-MNS2-4-IN-OC-ST
Double-A	Industrial

 

Wireless Infrared Motion Sensor

Monnit’s Wireless ALTA PIR Motion Sensor detects motion via passive infrared (PIR) technology to supplement facility security, protect inventory, or optimize building services through usage data.

Monnit ALTA AA Wireless Motion Detection Sensor - IC-MNS2-4-W2-MS-IR

Double-A

 

AC Current Meters

Wireless 20 Amp AC Current Meter

This low power, 20 Amp AC Current Meter uses a current transducer to remotely audit power consumption for electrical equipment such as servers, vending, or workout machines.

Monnit ALTA AA Wireless AC Current Meters (20A) - IC-MNS2-4-W2-CM-20A

Double-A

 

Wireless 150 Amp AC Current Meter

This current meter has a 150 Amp AC capacity for monitoring the power consumption of server systems and low-to-medium industrial equipment.

Monnit ALTA AA Wireless AC Current Meters (150A) - IC-MNS2-4-W2-CM-150A

Double-A

 

Light Meters

These sensors help protect light-sensitive materials and find applications in many industries ranging from art museums, security systems, medicine and agriculture.

Monnit ALTA AA Wireless Light Sensor - IC-MNS2-4-W2-LS-LM	Monnit ALTA Industrial Wireless Light Sensor - IC-MNS2-4-IN-LS-LM
Double-A	Industrial

 

Three-Phase Current Meters

Wireless 150 Amp Three-Phase Current Meter

The 150 Amp AC Current Meter is suitable for monitoring your business or premises’ power consumption remotely. This instrument measures and logs power consumption for medium and heavy-duty three-phase systems such as; environmental chambers, extensive HVAC systems, or medium and heavy-duty industrial motors.

Monnit ALTA Industrial Wireless Three Phase Current Meter IC-MNS2-4-IN-3P-150

Industrial

 

Interface Meters

Wireless Dry Contact Sensors

The ALTA Wireless Dry Contact sensor detects contact between the two wired endpoints. It’s straightforward to integrate these sensors into existing switches or contact plates. When the sensor detects a connection, it will immediately turn on the RF radio and transmit data to a wireless gateway and the iMonnit Monitoring and Notification System.

Monnit ALTA AA Wireless Dry Contact Sensor - IC-MNS2-4-W2-DC-CF	Monnit ALTA Industrial Wireless Dry Contact Sensor - IC-MNS2-4-IN-DC-CF-L01
Double-A	Industrial

 

Wireless 20 mA Interface Current Meter

Use the Wireless 20 mA Interface Current Meters to update existing scientific or industrial sensors to collect process data wirelessly. Applications include; remote monitoring of current transducers and oxygen, pH, and magnetic flow sensors.

Monnit ALTA AA Wireless 0-20mA Sensor - IC-MNS2-4-W2-MA-020	Monnit ALTA Industrial Wireless Sensor - IC-MNS2-4-IN-MA-020
Double-A	Industrial

 

Wireless 0-5 VDC Interface Volt Meter

Effortlessly monitor potential differences (voltage) between two electrical points. Use these turnkey voltage meters to retrofit standard industrial sensors plus monitor batteries, renewable energy sources and more.

Monnit ALTA Industrial Wireless AC-DC Voltage Sensors - IC-MNS2-4-IN-VM

Industrial

 

Accelerometers

Wireless G-Force Snapshot Accelerometer

The G-Force Snapshot sensor activates at a set time interval (defined by you) and measures g-force along X, Y, and Z axes. Primary application: inclinometer or tilt sensor.

Monnit ALTA AA Wireless Accelerometer - G-Force SnapShot Sensor IC-MNS2-4-W2-AC-GS	Monnit ALTA Industrial Wireless - G-Force SnapShot Sensor - IC-MNS2-4-IN-AC-GS
Double-A	Industrial

 

Wireless Vibration Meter

This vibration meter reports data as speed (mm/s) and frequency (Hz) on three axes plus the period the sensor was measuring during an interval (defined by you). Measurement methods include peak acceleration RMS, peak velocity RMS, and true RMS.

Monnit Wireless Accelerometer - Vibration Sensor - IC-MNS2-4-W2-AC-VM

Double-A

 

Wireless G-Force Max-Avg Accelerometer

The G-Force Max/Avg sensor measures the maximum and average g-force values along the X, Y, and Z axes. Custom Delta values allow you to set thresholds that will trigger the sensor to report that a threshold is exceeded. Configurable data rates allow more samples to be collected for every measurement, with higher data rates resulting in faster reaction time. The data reported is useful for tracking periodic motion and event detection.

Monnit ALTA AA Accelerometer G-Force Max-Avg IC-MNS2-4-W2-AC-GM

Double-A

 

Wireless Tilt Sensor

Better understand your operations, machine health, or structure status by collecting inclination data or tracking pitch and roll with Monnit’s ALTA Wireless Tilt Sensors. If a tilt sensor detects a deviation from your preset limits during measurement, an alert is issued via text, email, or call.

Monnit ALTA AA Wireless Accelerometer - Tilt Sensor - IC-MNS2-4-W2-AC-TL	Monnit ALTA Industrial Wireless - Tilt Sensor - IC-MNS2-4-IN-AC-TL
Double-A	Industrial

 

Wireless Impact Sensor

The Impact Detection sensor activates when g-forces exceed a user-defined threshold – up to 8g. The user can key in the desired g-force trigger point. Select from two operating modes - high performance and low power.

Monnit ALTA AA Wireless Accelerometer - Impact Sensor IC-MNS2-4-W2-AC-IM

Double-A

 

Water Detection

Wireless Rope Sensor

The ALTA Wireless Water Rope Sensor detects the presence of water anywhere along the surface of a rope. The sensor is supplied with 3 metres of water rope, designed to monitor a large area.

Monnit ALTA AA Wireless Water Rope Sensor - IC-MNS2-4-W2-WS-WR	Monnit ALTA Industrial Wireless Water Rope Sensor - IC-MNS2-4-IN-WS-WR
Double-A	Industrial

 

Wireless Water Detection Sensors

These popular sensors detect the presence (or absence) of non-combustible liquids (e.g., water). Examples of applications include sump pump monitoring, water heater drip-pan monitoring, or between drywall and subflooring.

Monnit ALTA AA Wireless Water Detection Sensor - IC-MNS2-4-W2-WS-WD-L03	Monnit ALTA Industrial Wireless Water Detection Sensor - IC-MNS2-4-IN-WS-WD-L03
Double-A	Industrial

 

Pulse Counter

Connect the Monnit Wireless Pulse Counter to a pulse output (e.g., water meter, power meter, etc.) to count actuations within a given time frame. The wireless pulse counter is an electronic counter capable of counting passive (open/closed switch) or active (up to +15 VDC) pulses.

Monnit ALTA AA Pulse Counter Sensor - IC-MNS2-4-W2-PC-01

Double-A

Pressure Sensors

Wireless 50 PSIG Pressure Meters

Monnit’s Wireless 50 PSIG Pressure Meters keep lab managers, field service engineers, and other professionals remotely connected to processes and machinery. If line pressure deviates from user-set thresholds, this pressure sensor instantly alerts the user via a text, email, or call.

Monnit ALTA Wireless AA Pressure Sensors (50 PSIG/ 345 kPa/3.45 Bar) - IC-MNS2-4-W2-PS-050

Double-A

 

Wireless 300 PSIG Pressure Meters

Indispensable to facility managers, fabricators, and legacy machine operators, Monnit’s 300 PSIG Wireless Pressure Meter remotely monitors line pressures (gas, liquid, or vapours). If the pressure exceeds user-defined limits, the user receives an alert via an email, call, or text.

Monnit ALTA Wireless AA Pressure Sensors (3000 PSIG/2000 kPa/20 Bar) - IC-MNS2-4-W2-PS-300

Double-A

 

Button Press

Need help providing swift customer service or deploying a large-scale sensor network? Instant alerts from Monnit’s Wireless Button Press Sensors support you by streamlining sensor deployment and expediting customer service requests.

Monnit ALTA AA Wireless Button Press - IC-MNS2-4-W2-PB-ST

Double-A

 

Gas Detection

Wireless Carbon Monoxide (CO) Sensor

This unique battery-powered sensor monitors job sites, offices, and residential complexes for carbon monoxide (CO). The MEMS-based device features a 0–1,000 PPM measurement range and automated data logging into a device with a small footprint.

Monnit ALTA Wireless AA Carbon Monoxide (CO) Sensor IC-MNS2-4-W2-GS-C1

Double-A

 

Wireless Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Sensor

Trusted by facility managers, this MEMS-based sensor monitors CO2 levels in the air. Employ the Wireless Carbon Dioxide Sensor to protect indoor air quality in greenhouses, marine vessels, and HVAC systems. Get an alert if CO2 levels surpass preset limits.

Monnit ALTA Wireless AA Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Sensor - IC-MNS2-4-W2-GS-C2

Double-A

 

Wireless Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Gas Sensor

This safety sensor tracks the presence of toxic and flammable Hydrogen Sulfide H2S gas. Used to safeguard workers in oil and gas production, wastewater treatment, utilities, and other hazardous areas.

Monnit ALTA Wireless AA Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Sensor IC-MNS2-4-W2-GS-H2S

Double-A

Air Quality

This mount-and-monitor device measures particulate matter that’s coarse (PM10), fine (PM2.5), and ultra-fine (PM1). Suitable for applications in mines, production facilities, commercial kitchens, and commercial buildings.

Monnit ALTA AA Wireless Air Particulate Meter - IC-MNS2-4-W2-AQ-P25A

Double-A (Backup)

Air Velocity

The Monnit Wireless Air Velocity Sensor measures the pressure differential between two input ports, ambient temperature and altitude - to determine airflow speed in a system. Used in sensitive areas, e.g., hospitals and clean rooms.

Monnit ALTA AA Wireless Air Velocity / Speed Sensor - IC-MNS2-4-W2-PS-AV	Monnit ALTA Industrial Wireless Air Velocity /Speed Sensor - IC-MNS2-4-IN-PS-AV
Double-A	Industrial

 

Differential Air Pressure

This sensor measures the pressure differential between two ports. Typical applications include clean rooms, pharmaceutical production, commercial kitchens, and HVAC or applications where negative air pressure monitoring is required.

Monnit ALTA AA Wireless Differential Air Pressure Sensor - IC-MNS2-4-W2-PS-DP

Double-A

Ultrasonic Ranging Sensors

Packaged in weatherproof housing, Monnit’s ALTA Industrial Ultrasonic Ranging Sensor measures levels or detects objects. Indoor and outdoor applications include vehicle detection, object detection, capturing liquid levels, and tracking inventory.

Monnit Wireless Ultrasonic Level Sensors - IC-MNS2-4-IN-US-IN-MPL

Industrial

 

Wireless Thermocouple Sensors

The ALTA Wireless Thermocouple is suitable for high-temperature measurement applications. The hardwired thermocouple option measures temperatures from -100C (-148F) to 400°C (752°F).

Monnit ALTA AA Wireless Thermocouple Sensors (Quick connect and lead) - IC-MNS2-4-W2-TS-TC-KP	Monnit ALTA Industrial Wireless Thermocouple Sensor. Quick Connect with Lead IC-MNS2-4-IN-TS-TC-KP
Double-A	Industrial

 

Monnit Wireless Gateways

For all Monnit ALTA Wireless Sensors, you will need a gateway. Select between two types:

1. Monnit ALTA Ethernet Wireless Gateway Product code: IC-MNG2-4-EGW-CCE	2. Monnit ALTA 4G Wireless Gateway Product code: IC-MNG2-4-LTE-CCE-ND
The MonnitLink Ethernet Gateway allows your Monnit ALTA Wireless Sensors to communicate with the iMonnit Online Monitoring and Alerts System without the need for a PC.	Monnit LTE Cellular Gateways take advantage of the latest 4G cellular technology and backup battery, allowing your Monnit Wireless Sensors to communicate with the iMonnit system via cellular transmission even through a power failure.

 

Conclusion

The Monnit ALTA Wireless Sensors offer solutions to autonomously and wirelessly monitor an extensive range of parameters. These devices provide easy to install solutions for protecting valuable assets.

speak with an Instrument Choice Scientist: Call 1300 737 871 or email [email protected].