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I. ABOUT THE WIRELESSS H

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S SENSOR

ALTA Wireless Hydrogen Sulfide (H

2

S) Sensors monitor the presence of toxic gas in the 

atmosphere. Combined with the iMonnit Online System, the sensor will deliver up to date 

readings to notify you the second gas levels breach a set threshold. Readings can be 

viewed online through graphs and downloadable spreadsheets. Event notifications can be 

set in iMonnit through the easy to use online interface available on mobile devices.

Table of Contents

I. ABOUT THE WIRELESS H

2

S SENSOR

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ALTA WIRELESS H

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S SENSOR FEATURES

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EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

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IV. REGISTRATION

REGISTERING AN H

2

S SENSOR

IV. SETTING UP THE H

2

S SENSOR

INSTALLING BATTERIES

V. SENSOR OVERVIEW

MENU SYSTEM

SUPPORT
WARRANTY INFORMATION

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ALTA WIRELESS H

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S SENSOR FEATURES

•  Wireless range of 1,200+ feet through 12+ walls *

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Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS)

•  Interference immunity

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Power management for longer battery life **(12+ years on AA batteries)

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Encrypt-RF® Security (Diffie-Hellman Key Ex AES-128 CBC for sensor 

data messages)

•  Onboard data memory stores up to hundreds of readings per sensor: 

      - 10-minute heartbeats = 3.5 days 

      -  2-hour heartbeats = 42 days

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Over-the-air updates (future proof)

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Free iMonnit basic online wireless sensor monitoring and notification system to 

configure sensors, view data and set alerts via SMS text and email

 

* Actual range may vary depending on environment.

** Battery life is determined by sensor reporting frequency and other variables. Other power options are also 

available.

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

•  Crude oil production

•  Natural gas production

•  Wastewater treatment

•  Utility facilities

•  Sewers

II. SENSOR SECURITY

SENSOR COMMUNICATION SECURITY

DATA SECURITY ON THE GATEWAY

iMONNIT SECURITY

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ANTENNA ORIENTATION 

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CERTIFICATIONS

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III. ORDER OF OPERATIONS

SET-UP STEPS

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Summary of Contents for ALTA H2S

Page 1: ...by ALTA Wireless H2 S Sensor User Guide...

Page 2: ...of 1 200 feet through 12 walls Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS Interference immunity Power management for longer battery life 12 years on AA batteries Encrypt RF Security Diffie Hellman Key Ex...

Page 3: ...generate a unique symmetric key between each pair of devices Sensors and gateways use this link specific key to process packet level data with hardware accelerated 128 bit AES encryption which minimi...

Page 4: ...are powered by AA batteries Monnit encourages customers to recycle all old batteries When you are finished adding the sensor to your account the next step is to insert the battery The type of battery...

Page 5: ...cale Change the scale of readings for your sensor Details View The Details View will be the first page you see upon selecting which sensor you would like to modify Directly under the tab bar is an ove...

Page 6: ...ed below Gateway ID The Identifier of the gateway that relayed the data from the sensor Alert Sent Boolean indicating if this reading triggered a notification to be sent from the system Signal Strengt...

Page 7: ...selecting the Save button Note Be sure to select the Save button anytime you make a change to any of the sensor parameters All changes made to the sensor settings will be downloaded to the sensor on t...

Page 8: ...ation Type are unique values to your certificate D Choose the Save button before moving on When the new certificate is accepted the Calibration tab will change to a Certificate tab You will still be a...

Page 9: ...onnit reserves the right to repair or replace Products at its own and complete dis cretion Customer must obtain from Monnit a Return Material Authorization Number RMA prior to returning any Products t...

Page 10: ...tions this radio transmitter may only operate using an anten na of a type and maximum or lesser gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada To reduce potential radio interference to other use...

Page 11: ...lly the instruction for its use Do not insert or remove the SIM when the product is in power saving mode Every device has to be equipped with a proper antenna with specific characteristics The antenna...

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