Browse the table below to determine what sensor combinations work best for your needs
| Connection Type | Wireless | WiFi | Wired | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | ALTA CC | ALTA AA | ALTA Industrial | ALTA-ISX | Next | PoE•X | ||||
| Sensor Housing Dimensions1 |
2.0" (50.8 mm) Width 0.875" (22.225 mm) Height 1.125" (28.575 mm) Depth |
4.375" (111.125 mm) Width 2.470" (62.738 mm) Height 1.111" (28.219 mm) Depth |
3.701" (94.0 mm) Width 2.316" (58.84 mm) Height 1.378" (35.0 mm) Depth |
4.375" (111.125 mm) Width 2.470" (62.738 mm) Height 1.111" (28.219 mm) Depth |
2.67" (67.8 mm) Width 1.67" (42.4 mm) Height 1.125" (28.5 mm) Depth |
3.95" (100.41 mm) Width 4.15" (105.5 mm) Height .80" (20.93 mm) Depth |
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| Gateway Required? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | ||||
| Range2 | 2,000+ Feet 18+ Walls* *ALTA XL Gateways 1200+ Feet 12+ Walls** **ALTA Gateways |
2,000+ Feet 18+ Walls* *ALTA XL Gateways 1200+ Feet 12+ Walls** **ALTA Gateways |
2,000+ Feet 18+ Walls* *ALTA XL Gateways 1200+ Feet 12+ Walls** **ALTA Gateways |
2,000+ Feet 18+ Walls* *ALTA XL Gateways 1200+ Feet 12+ Walls** **ALTA Gateways |
WiFi Signal Strength |
N/A | ||||
| Battery Required? | Yes Coin Cell (CR123) |
Yes Two AA |
Yes 1800mAH Industrial |
Yes MUST BE 2,200 mAh AA RAMWAY ER14505M |
Yes Two AA |
No Uses PoE or Power Adapter |
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| Battery Life3 | Up to 2 Years | Up to 10 Years | Up to 5 Years | Up to 4 Years4 | Up to 2 Years | N/A | ||||
| Internet Required for Data Transmission?5 |
No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | ||||
| Outdoor Use or Wet Conditions? |
No | No | Yes IP65 Nema Rated Housing |
No | No | No | ||||
| Works with Other Monnit Sensors |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||||
1Dimensions for standard housing sizes. For sensors in non-typical housings, please refer to their data sheets.
2Actual wireless range may vary depending on the environment and gateway type.
3Battery life is determined by sensor reporting frequency and other variables.
4Up to 2 years for ALTA-ISX Pressure Meters.
5This is transmission from sensor to gateway. All gateways will need active connection for transmisson to iMonnit. Gateway transmission can be Ethernet or Cellular. Click here to browse gateways.