Sensor
Comparison

What Sensor is Right for Me?

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Connection Type Wireless WiFi Wired
Sensor Type CC AA Industrial ALTA-ISX MoWi 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
3.02" (76.708 mm) Width
2.1" (53.340 mm) Height
1.27" (32.258 mm) Depth
3.95" (100.41 mm) Width
4.15" (105.5 mm) Height
.80" (20.93 mm) Depth
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's
Yes
1800mAH Industrial
Yes MUST BE
2,200 mAh AA
RAMWAY ER14505M
Yes
Two AA's
No
Uses PoE or
Power Adapter
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.

To view what sensors are compatible with the different versions of iMonnit, please view our Device and Software Compatibility page.

Need help deciding what version of iMonnit is best for you? Please view our software comparison page.

To view what gateways are compatible with the different versions of iMonnit, please view our Gateway Comparison Page.