Monnit ALTA Wireless Open-Closed Sensors - Coin Cell Powered (900 MHz)

The Monnit ALTA Wireless Open-Closed Sensor delivers reliable, maintenance-friendly monitoring for doors, windows, cabinets, and other entry points across your facility. Powered by a coin cell battery and designed for wireless deployment, these compact sensors provide real-time status updates that help you safeguard spaces, track access, and prevent unauthorized entry. With 900 MHz ALTA wireless communication, you gain robust connectivity that scales from a single room to an entire building, eliminating wiring costs and minimizing installation downtime. When paired with the Monnit cloud platform, these sensors become a powerful part of your security and operations toolkit, offering intuitive dashboards, historical reporting, and flexible alerting that keeps security teams, facilities managers, and business owners in the loop. Whether you’re protecting a small storefront, a multi-tenant office, or a large campus, the ALTA Open-Closed Sensor is a discreet, dependable solution for continuous monitoring and rapid incident response.

• Real‑time monitoring of doors, windows, cabinets, and other access points with clear open/closed status, so you know exactly when a space is accessed or left unsecured.
• Coin cell powered design for easy installation without wiring or power outlets, enabling quick placement in hard-to-reach locations and reducing maintenance visits.
• 900 MHz ALTA wireless technology delivers robust, scalable communication across rooms and buildings, supporting deployment of many sensors without complex network setup.
• Customizable alerts via SMS text, email, or voice call, letting you define who is notified, when to alert, and under what conditions for rapid response.
• Seamless integration with the Monnit platform for centralized monitoring, dashboards, analytics, and simple management of multiple sensors and sites from a single interface.

Technical Details of Monnit ALTA Wireless Open-Closed Sensors - Coin Cell Powered (900 MHz)

• Open/Closed sensing for doors, windows, cabinets, and other entry points with instant status reporting.
• Power source: Coin cell battery designed for long life and easy replacement.
• Wireless protocol: ALTA 900 MHz for reliable short- to mid-range communication and scalability across facilities.
• Form factor: Compact, surface-mountable enclosure suitable for discreet installation on frames and fixtures.
• Alerts and integration: Works with the Monnit cloud platform to deliver alerts via SMS, email, or voice call and to support centralized monitoring and reporting.

how to install Monnit ALTA Wireless Open-Closed Sensor

• Plan placement near the entry point you want to monitor (door, window, cabinet) and ensure clearance for the sensor and magnet alignment.
• Mount the sensor and magnet on opposite sides of the door or window frame, following the orientation that ensures the sensor detects the magnet’s proximity when the point is closed.
• Insert the coin cell battery into the sensor, observing correct polarity, and secure the housing to protect the internal electronics from dust and moisture (as appropriate for indoor use).
• Pair the sensor with your Monnit gateway or hub using the Monnit setup process, assign a clear name (e.g., “Front Door – Main Entrance”), and verify signal strength at the installation site.
• Configure alert rules in the Monnit platform, selecting recipients and channels (SMS, email, or voice call), and test the alerts by simulating opening and closing events to confirm immediate notifications.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the Monnit ALTA Wireless Open-Closed Sensor designed to monitor?
• A: It’s designed to monitor open/closed status for doors, windows, cabinets, and other entry points, providing real-time updates and alerts when a point is accessed or left open.
• Q: Does this sensor require any wiring?
• A: No wiring is required—the sensor is coin cell powered and communicates wirelessly via the ALTA 900 MHz network.
• Q: How are alerts delivered?
• A: Alerts can be delivered via SMS text, email, or voice call, and you can tailor who receives alerts and under what conditions.
• Q: Do I need a Monnit gateway or hub?
• A: Yes. The sensor communicates with a Monnit gateway or hub, which transmits data to the Monnit cloud platform for monitoring, reporting, and alert management.
• Q: Can I monitor multiple entry points with these sensors?
• A: Yes. The ALTA open-closed sensors are designed to scale across multiple points and sites, allowing you to build a comprehensive monitoring network within the Monnit system.