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Monnit ALTA
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Wireless Water Detection Sensors
WATER
DETECT
General Description
The ALTA Wireless Water Detection Sensor detects the
presence or non-presence of water.
Water Detection
• 3 ft. leaded wires
• Immediately detects water
Principle of Operation
The ALTA Wireless Water Detection Sensor detects
when water is present by completing the circuit between
the two leaded wires. When water is present the sensor
will immediately turn on the RF radio and transmit the
data to the wireless gateway and iMonnit Online Sensor
Monitoring and Notication System, allowing the user
to immediately receive an SMS text or email alert. The
sensor can be congured to detect both the presence
and non-presence of water.
Applications
• Water heater monitoring
• Plumbing leak detection
• Sump monitoring
• Boat bilge monitoring
• Reservoir level monitoring
Features of Monnit ALTA Sensors
• Wireless range of 1,000+ feet through 12-14 walls *
• Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS)
• Improved interference immunity
• Improved power management for longer battery life **
(10+ years on AA batteries)
• Encrypt-RF™ Security (Dife-Hellman Key Exchange
+ AES-128 CBC for sensor data messages)
• Onboard data memory / storage
(up to 512 readings per sensor)
- 10 min heartbeats = 3.5 days
- 2 hour heartbeats = 42 days
• Over-the-air updates (future proof)
• Free iMonnit basic online wireless sensor monitoring
and notication system to congure sensors, view
data and set alerts via SMS text and email.
* Actual range may vary depending on environment.
** Battery life is determined by sensor reporting
frequency and other variables. Other power options
are also available.
Wireless Range Comparison
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1.125 in
Pinch and Pull
To Change Battery
CR2032 BATTERY
(28.575 mm)
2.0 in
(50.8 mm)
0.875 in
(22.225 mm)
ALTA Commercial Coin Cell Wireless Water Detection Sensor - Technical Specications
Supply Voltage 2.0 - 3.8 VDC *
Current Consumption 0.2 µA (Sleep Mode)
0.7 µA (RTC Sleep)
570 µA (MCU Idle)
2.5 mA (MCU Active)
5.5 mA (Radio RX Mode)
22.6 mA (Radio TX Mode)
Operating Temperature Range (Board Circuitry and Coin Cell) -7°C to +60°C (20°F to +140°F) **
Optimal Battery Temperature Range (Coin Cell) +10°C to +50°C (+50°F to +122°F)
Lead Wire Length 3 ft. (36 in.)
Detection Wires High Impedance
Integrated Memory Up to 512 sensor messages
Wireless Range 1,000+ ft. non-line-of-sight
Security Encrypt-RF™ (256-bit key exchange and AES-128 CTR)
Weight 0.7 Ounces
Certications 900 MHz product; FCC ID: ZTL- G2SC1 and IC: 9794A-
Industry
Canada
G2SC1. 868 and 433 MHz product tested and found to
comply with: EN 300 220-2 V3.1.1 (2017-02), EN 300
220-2 V3.1.1 (2017-02) and EN 60950.
Hardware can not withstand negative voltage. Please take care when connecting a power device.
*
At temperatures above 100°C, it is possible for the board circuitry to lose programmed memory.
**
PinchPower™ Enclosures
_
CR2032 BATTERY
+
(sensor back into base)
Pinch
(press in on the sides)
Pull
(sensor away from base)
CR2032 BATTERY
Press
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2.470
2.470
4.375
3.295
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1. 111
ALTA Commercial AA Wireless Water Detection Sensor - Technical Specications
Supply Voltage 2.0 - 3.8 VDC (3.0 - 3.8 VDC Using Power Supply) *
Current Consumption 0.2 µA (Sleep Mode)
0.7 µA (RTC Sleep)
570 µA (MCU Idle)
2.5 mA (MCU Active)
5.5 mA (Radio RX Mode)
22.6 mA (Radio TX Mode)
Operating Temperature Range (Board Circuitry and Batteries) -18°C to 55°C (0°F to 130°F) using alkaline
-40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) using lithium **
Optimal Battery Temperature Range (AA) +10°C to +50°C (+50°F to +122°F)
Lead Wire Length 3 ft. (36 in.)
Detection Wires High Impedance
Integrated Memory Up to 512 sensor messages
Wireless Range 1,000+ ft. non-line-of-sight
Security Encrypt-RF™ (256-bit key exchange and AES-128 CTR)
Weight 3.7 Ounces
Certications 900 MHz product; FCC ID: ZTL- G2SC1 and IC: 9794A-
Industry
Canada
G2SC1. 868 and 433 MHz product tested and found to
comply with: EN 300 220-2 V3.1.1 (2017-02), EN 300
220-2 V3.1.1 (2017-02) and EN 60950.
Hardware cannot withstand negative voltage. Please take care when connecting a power device.
*
At temperatures above 100°C, it is possible for the board circuitry to lose programmed memory.
**
Power Options
The standard version of this sensor is powered by two replaceable 1.5 V AA sized batteries (included with purchase).
This sensor is also available with a line power option. The line powered version of this sensor has a barrel power
connector allowing it to be powered by a standard 3.0 - 3.6 V power supply. The line powered version also uses two
standard 1.5 V AA batteries as backup for un-interupted operation in the event of line power outage.
Power options must be selected at time of purchase, as the internal hardware of the sensor must be changed to support
the selected power requirements.
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Industrial
Wireless
Sensor
2.316 in
(58.84 mm)
Height:
3.701 in
(94.0 mm)
1.378 in
(35.0 mm)
ALTA Industrial Wireless Water Detection Sensor - Technical Specications
Supply Voltage 2.0 - 3.8 VDC (3.0 - 3.8 VDC Using Power Supply) *
Current Consumption 0.2 µA (Sleep Mode)
0.7 µA (RTC Sleep)
570 µA (MCU Idle)
2.5 mA (MCU Active)
5.5 mA (Radio RX Mode)
22.6 mA (Radio TX Mode)
Operating Temperature Range (Board Circuitry and Battery) -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) **
Included Battery Max Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
Capacity: 1800 mAh
Optional Solar Feature Solar Panel: 5VDC / 30mA (53mm x 30mm)
Charging Temperature Range: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Max Temperature Range: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Included Rechargeable Battery: 600 mAh / >2000 Charge Cycles (80% of initial capacity)
Lead Wire Length 3 ft. ( 36 in.) +/- 0.25°C (± 0.45°F)
Detection Wires High Impedance 30 sec
Integrated Memory Up to 512 sensor messages
Wireless Range 1,000+ ft. non-line-of-sight
Security Encrypt-RF™ (256-bit key exchange and AES-128 CTR)
Weight 4.7 Ounces
Enclosure Rating NEMA 1, 2, 4, 4x, 12 and 13 rated, sealed and
weather proof
UL Rating UL Listed to UL508-4x specications (File E194432)
Certications 900 MHz product; FCC ID: ZTL- G2SC1 and IC: 9794A-
Industry
Canada
G2SC1. 868 and 433 MHz product tested and found to
comply with: EN 300 220-2 V3.1.1 (2017-02), EN 300
220-2 V3.1.1 (2017-02) and EN 60950.
Hardware cannot withstand negative voltage. Please take care when connecting a power device.
*
At temperatures above 100°C, it is possible for the board circuitry to lose programmed memory.
**
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Commercial Grade Sensors:
Monnit commercial grade sensors are designed for applications in ordinary environments (normal room temperature,
humidity and atmospheric pressure). Do not use these sensors under the following conditions as these factors can
deteriorate the product characteristics and cause failures and burn-out.
• Corrosive gas or deoxidizing gas - chlorine gas, hydrogen sulde gas, ammonia gas, sulfuric acid gas, nitric oxides
gas, etc.).
• Volatile or ammable gas.
• Dusty conditions.
• Under low or high pressure.
• Wet or excessively humid locations.
• Places with salt water, oils chemical liquids or organic solvents.
• Where there are excessively strong vibrations.
• Other places where similar hazardous conditions exist.
Use these product within the specied temperature range. Higher temperature may cause deterioration of the
characteristics or the material quality.
Industrial Grade Sensors - Type 1, 2, 4, 4X, 12 and 13 NEMA Rated Enclosure:
Monnit’s Industrial sensors are enclosed in reliable, weatherproof NEMA rated enclosures. Our NEMA rated enclosures
are constructed for both indoor or outdoor use and protect the sensor circuitry against the ingress of solid foreign objects
like dust as well as the damaging effects of water (rain, sleet, snow, splashing water, and hose directed water).
• Safe from falling dirt.
• Protects against wind blown dust.
• Protects against rain, sleet, snow, splashing water, and hose directed water
• Increased level of corrosion resistance
• Will remain undamaged by ice formation on the enclosure
For more information about our products or to place an order, please contact
our sales department at 801-561-5555.
Visit us on the web at www.monnit.com.
Monnit, iMonnit, ALTA, PinchPower, Encrypt-RF and all other trademarks are property of Monnit, Corp.
© 2018 Monnit Corp. All Rights Reserved.
Monnit Corporation
3400 South West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
801-561-5555
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