Monnit ALTA Wireless Pulse Counters (Single Input) – AA Battery Powered (900 MHz)

The Monnit ALTA Wireless Pulse Counter is engineered for simple, dependable actuation tracking in industrial, building automation, and remote monitoring environments. This single-input model delivers accurate pulse counting from one dry-contact or mechanical switch, with the flexibility to monitor multiple devices per input and to scale as your monitoring needs grow. Powered by a standard AA battery and operating on the 900 MHz wireless band, ALTA pulse counters provide wireless installation, easy configuration, and seamless data delivery to Monnit gateways and the cloud. Whether you’re counting door closures, machine cycles, or equipment activations, ALTA makes it easy to turn raw switch activity into actionable insights.

• Single-input design with flexible wiring: Count actuations from one dry-contact or mechanical switch. The unit supports configuring the input to capture precise actuation counts within user-defined time windows, making it ideal for single-point monitoring with accurate timing and analytics.
• Wireless, battery-powered operation: No traditional wiring is required. The counter runs on a standard AA battery and communicates wirelessly over the 900 MHz band, enabling quick deployments in difficult-to-reach locations and reducing installation costs.
• Multi-device capability per input: Each input can be associated with up to four dry-contact or mechanical switch devices, allowing you to aggregate signals, create redundancy, or segment data across devices while still counting per input.
• Seamless integration with gateways and cloud platforms: Designed for easy pairing with Monnit gateways and cloud-based dashboards, alerts, and reporting. Your pulse data appears in an intuitive interface for monitoring, trend analysis, and automated notifications.
• Rugged, scalable solution for growing needs: Built for continuous operation in varied environments—from equipment rooms to remote sites—this compact counter scales with your system as you add more inputs or expand to a fleet of counters.

Technical Details of Monnit ALTA Wireless Pulse Counters (Single Input)

• Input channels: 1 digital input (dry contact or mechanical switch).
• Wireless communications: 900 MHz RF for reliable, long-range data transmission.
• Power source: Standard AA battery (battery-powered for easy replacement and maintenance).
• Actuation counting: Counts the number of activations for the configured input within a defined time window; suitable for analyzing cycles, usage, and event frequency.
• Device compatibility: Suitable for connections from one input to up to four devices per input (for aggregation or redundancy).

how to install Monnit ALTA Wireless Pulse Counters

• Choose a mounting location near the monitored switch or door/cadence source, ensuring clear line-of-sight for reliable wireless communication to the gateway.
• Insert a fresh AA battery into the counter’s battery compartment and securely close the cover to begin powered operation.
• Connect the dry-contact or mechanical switch to the single input terminal according to the device manual, observing proper polarity if required by the switch.
• Pair the ALTA counter with your Monnit gateway using the setup process in the Monnit mobile app or web portal. Follow the on-screen prompts to assign the counter to the desired gateway and configure the input type and time window.
• Configure data logging, alerts, and dashboards in the Monnit cloud platform. Validate readings by simulating switch activations and verifying that counts update correctly in real time.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the Monnit ALTA Wireless Pulse Counter designed to do? It counts actuations from a single input (dry-contact or mechanical switch) within a defined timeframe, and can aggregate data from up to four devices per input for versatile monitoring.
• What powered source does it use? The counter is AA battery powered, providing a simple, wire-free installation with straightforward battery replacement when needed.
• How does wireless connectivity work? The unit communicates over the 900 MHz band to a Monnit gateway, sending count data to the cloud where you can visualize, log, and alert on events.
• Can I monitor multiple switches with one counter? Each input supports up to four devices, so you can attach multiple switches to a single input and track their combined actuation activity in one stream of data.
• Where is this counter best used? It’s well suited for industrial equipment counting, door or gate closure monitoring, machine cycle counting, or any application requiring remote, battery-powered counting with cloud-based analytics.