Monnit ALTA Wireless Voltage Meter 0-200 VDC — AA Battery Powered

The Monnit ALTA Wireless Voltage Meter is a compact, battery-powered sensor engineered to monitor DC voltage from other devices, batteries, or sensors without invasive wiring. With a measurement range of 0 to 200 VDC, this versatile meter helps technicians and facility managers keep tabs on critical power rails, battery banks, and DC-powered equipment. Its ALTA wireless capability delivers real-time readings to the Monnit gateway and cloud portal, enabling proactive maintenance, trend analysis, and precise alerting. Simple two-lead connections connect the sensor’s leads to the positive and ground terminals of the device being measured, making installation straightforward in tight spaces or on equipment where wired power is not readily available. The AA battery power source provides flexible placement, allowing deployment in cabinets, enclosures, or remote locations where access to AC power is limited or undesirable. This combination of ease of use, durable construction, and cloud-based data makes the Monnit ALTA Voltage Meter a reliable choice for monitoring DC systems in industrial, commercial, and energy applications.

• Wide DC voltage range for versatile monitoring. Capable of measuring 0–200 VDC, the ALTA Voltage Meter covers a broad spectrum of DC systems—from small battery packs to larger DC rails—so you can monitor multiple assets with a single sensor type. This range supports common industrial DC sources, solar storage scenarios, and battery health tracking, enabling you to catch voltage anomalies before they impact performance.
• Wireless telemetry with cloud visibility. As part of the Monnit ALTA family, this sensor transmits readings wirelessly to your ALTA gateway and the Monnit cloud portal. Real-time data, historical trends, and configurable alerts help you act quickly on voltage fluctuations, drift, or fault conditions, reducing downtime and optimizing energy usage.
• Non-intrusive, two-terminal setup. The voltage measurement is achieved by connecting the sensor leads to the device’s positive and ground terminals. This two-terminal approach minimizes interference with the monitored equipment and supports quick installations in confined spaces without cutting into power circuits.
• AA battery-powered flexibility for hard-to-reach locations. The use of standard AA batteries eliminates the need for constant AC power, enabling placement inside cabinets, on moving assets, or within equipment housings where wiring access is limited. Long-lasting batteries reduce maintenance cycles and keep data flowing between service windows.
• Ready for industrial environments with scalable monitoring. The ALTA Voltage Meter is designed to work with Monnit’s scalable monitoring ecosystem, allowing you to expand coverage as your DC monitoring needs grow—whether you’re tracking battery banks, DC buses, solar storage systems, or process equipment—while maintaining consistent data formats and alerting rules across devices.

Technical Details of Monnit ALTA Wireless Voltage Meters

• Voltage measurement range: 0–200 VDC
• Power source: AA battery powered
• Measurement leads connect to the positive and ground terminals of the device under test
• Wireless telemetry to the Monnit ALTA network (gateway/cloud integration)
• Compact form factor designed for easy installation in cabinets, enclosures, and equipment bays

How to Install Monnit ALTA Wireless Voltage Meters

• Plan your measurement point: identify a stable DC source or battery terminal with sufficient clearance and accessibility for the two measurement leads.
• Power off equipment if recommended by safety guidelines, then locate a secure mounting spot that keeps the sensor away from heat, moisture, and conductive debris.
• Connect the sensor’s two leads to the device under test: attach the positive lead to the positive terminal and the other lead to the ground (negative) terminal. Ensure solid, clean connections to minimize measurement noise.
• Insert a fresh AA battery into the sensor’s power compartment, following any polarity markings. Confirm the battery is seated properly and the compartment is closed to protect against dust and interference.
• Mount the sensor in place and pair it with your Monnit ALTA gateway or base station. Name the sensor, assign it to a site, and configure measurement intervals and alert thresholds in the Monnit portal to begin monitoring in real time.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What does the Monnit ALTA Wireless Voltage Meter measure? It measures DC voltage from 0 to 200 VDC, enabling monitoring of DC power rails, battery banks, and other DC sources connected to a device under test.
• What powers the sensor? The device runs on AA batteries, allowing flexible placement without reliance on AC power.
• How does the data get to the cloud? Readings are transmitted wirelessly to a Monnit ALTA gateway and then uploaded to the Monnit cloud portal for live dashboards, history, and alerts.
• What are common use cases? Monitoring DC power rails in industrial equipment, assessing battery health and charging systems, supervising solar storage connections, and verifying voltage stability in control panels.
• Is installation difficult? No—this sensor is designed for quick, non-intrusive installation. With two leads and a battery, you can deploy it in tight spaces and start collecting data almost immediately after pairing with your ALTA gateway.