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Monnit Industrial Tilt Detection Wireless Sensor

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Monnit’s Wireless Tilt Detection Sensor tracks the position (pitch) of access barriers, heavy equipment arms, and crucial machinery.
Part Number: MNS2-4-IN-AC-TT
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$531.00 ex GST
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Always-on monitoring for security & safety

Monnit’s Wireless Tilt Detection Sensor tracks the position (pitch) of access barriers, heavy equipment arms, and crucial machinery. With a measurement range of 0–180° and accuracy of 0.5°, this sensor instantly reports (in degrees) when movement exceeds preset limits. If an arm is breached, the tilt detect sensor sends an alert via text, email, or call.

The sensor can also identify if an arm is raising/lowering slowly, indicating seizing hydraulics or motors. This capability helps prevent loss or injury in commercial real estate, agriculture, oil exploration, and other sectors.

The Tilt Detection Sensor is a digital, low-power, low-profile, MEMS based sensor that detects changes in tilt on a single axis and reports data in the form of pitch, based on user configurable orientation changes. The sensor also reports rise/fall time and the current sensor orientation/trigger state.


Simplicity for Safety’s Sake

The Tilt Detection Sensor constantly monitors a single axis of rotation over a range of -179.9° to +180.0°. The data is displayed in degrees with 0.1° of resolution. If the sensor does not experience a detectable orientation change, the sensor will report the most recent measured data at a specified user specified time interval. If a user specified orientation change is detected, the sensor will report immediately.

The sensor has two main modes of operation which determine what triggers the sensor to report. In Up/Down mode user configurable angles are used to define regions for “Up”, “Down”, and “Stuck”. Data is reported when the sensor moves between these regions. In Delta mode the sensor triggers when the absolute difference between the current sensor angle and the last reported angle exceeds a user defined Delta Value. The axis or rotation is user selectable. The axis image below indicates the axis of rotation and the arrow indicates the direction of increasing pitch angle (0° to 180° ▶ -180° to -0°).

Example Data: Pitch: 18.21°, Rise/Fall Time:0 ms, Data State: down

This sensor comes with an industrial battery included with the life of up to 7 years.

All industrial sensors are enclosed in a reliable, weatherproof NEMA-rated enclosure that are constructed for both indoor and outdoor use. These rugged enclosures protect the sensor circuitry against;

  • Falling dirt
  • Wind-blown dust
  • Rain, sleet, snow, splashing water, and hose-directed water
  • Ice formation on the enclosure
  • Increased resistance to corrosion


Features

  • Impressive wireless range of up to 1,200 feet through walls
  • Frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS)
  • Improved interference immunity
  • Improved power management for longer battery life
  • Encrypt-RF® Security (Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange + AES-128 CBC for sensor data messages)
  • Stores 2000 to 4000 readings if gateway connection is lost (non-volatile flash, persists through the power cycle)
    • 10-minute heartbeats = ~ 22 days
    • 2-hour heartbeats = ~ 266 days
  • Over-the-air updates
  • Free iMonnit basic online wireless sensor monitoring and notification system to configure sensors, view data and set alerts via SMS text and email


Applications

  • Inclination monitoring
  • Bay Door Orientation
  • Bridge Monitoring
  • Loading Gates
  • Overhead Door Positioning
  • Single Axis Pitch Measurement


IMPORTANT - Sensor Operation

Please note: this sensor requires both an applicable Gateway and iMonnit software to operate. For further information, please refer to the tabs above or related products below.


Monnit Gateway Options

An integral component of any IoT network is the gateway. A gateway device allows for data from sensors to be transmitted to the iMonnit software platform.


Monnit Ethernet Wireless Gateway 4

Monnit’s Ethernet Gateways allow your Monnit Wireless Sensors to communicate with the iMonnit™ Online Wireless Sensor Monitoring and Notification System without the need for a PC. Simply provide power and plug the gateway into an open Ethernet network port with an internet connection. It will then automatically connect with our online servers, providing the perfect solution for commercial locations where there is an active internet connection.

Learn more about the Ethernet Wireless Gateway 4>>



Monnit 4G + Ethernet IoT Gateway

The ALTA® by Monnit Wireless IoT Gateway combines a 4G LTE CAT-M1/NB2 cellular engine and Ethernet platform with Monnit’s wireless access point network to aggregate and communicate data from Monnit ALTA Wireless Sensors. The ALTA IoT Gateway allows ALTA Sensors to operate on the world’s leading cellular networks and stay connected to the Internet. The gateway uses AC main power but also has redundant power through a battery backup lasting up to 60 hours.

To meet the global demand for enterprise IoT deployment, the IoT Gateway communicates with the cloud-based iMonnit® monitoring software via cellular transmission, making it ideal for remote locations or where the Internet isn’t available. The RJ-45 Ethernet jack allows local device configuration, diagnostics, and connectivity backup. The IoT Gateway is instrumental in sending sensor notifications via text, email, or call if user-defined conditions are met or exceeded.

Learn more about the 4G + Ethernet Wireless Gateway 4>>


Online Sensor Monitoring Software

iMonnit is a cloud based mobile internet platform and central hub for managing Monnit and ALTA products. All data is secured on dedicated servers operating Microsoft SQL Server. This online user interface is where all your device settings can be arranged, supervised, and modified to reflect your unique environment. OneTemp will look after the activation and setup of your new online iMonnit account free of charge. There is also a free mobile app for you to stay in control at all times. Start with the basic version or upgrade to iMonnit Premiere to enjoy the full features your Monnit experience can offer.


iMonnit Basic Vs Premiere:

  • Basic - Free with no ongoing costs
    Monnit Basic is included for free with all wireless sensors, providing basic features for you to configure and monitor your sensors online. These basic features only support one network and one registered user on an account.
  • Premiere - Minimal Annual Fee
    iMonnit Premiere allows for enhanced functionality of your wireless sensors and includes an advanced software feature set at a low annual cost. All of iMonnit's advanced features are availble for configuration. You can have more sensors on your account, support multiple users, and view floorplans for all your sensors.

Learn more about the iMonnit Premier Online Software>>

 


Technical Information

Supply Voltage 2.0-3.8 VDC (3.0-3.8 VDC using power supply) *
Current Consumption 0.2 μA (sleep mode), 0.7 μA (RTC sleep), 570 μA (MCU idle), 2.5 mA
(MCU active), 5.5 mA (radio RX mode), 22.6 mA (radio TX mode)
Operating temperature range (board circuitry and battery) -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) **
Included battery Max temperature range -40° to +85°C (-40° to +185°F)
Capacity 1500 mAh
Integrated memory Up to 3200 sensor messages
Wireless range 1,200+ ft non-line-of-sight
Security Encrypt-RF® (256-bit key exchange and AES-128 CTR)
Weight 4.7 ounces
Enclosure rating NEMA 1, 2, 4, 4x, 12 and 13 rated, sealed and weather proof
UL rating UL Listed to UL508-4x specifications (File E194432)
Certifications 900 MHz product; FCC ID: ZTL-G2SC1 and IC: 9794A-G2SC1. 868 and
433 MHz product tested and found to comply with: EN 300 220-2 V3.1.1
(2017-02), EN 300 220-2 V3.1.1 (2017-02) and EN 60950

*Hardware cannot withstand negative voltage. Please take care when connecting a power device.
**At temperatures above 100°C, it is possible for the board circuitry to lose programmed memory.

Sensor Specifications

Tilt Measurement Range 0.00° to 180.00° ▶ -179.99° to -0.01° (Rotating in positive
direction)
Tilt Measurement Accuracy +/- 0.5°
Tilt Measurement Resolution 0.01°
Rise/Fall Time Range* 0 to 65535 ms
Rise/Fall Time Accuracy* +80 ms + Measurement Stability Configuration * 80 ms **
Rise/Fall Time Resolution* ~80 ms
Data States Up/Down Mode: Up, Down, Stuck
Delta Mode: Delta Exceeded, No Delta Exceeded
Response Time Up and Down: Determined by Measurement Stability Config
Stuck: Determined by Stuck Time Out Config
Delta Exceeded: 80 ms + Rearm Time after Previous Delta
Exceeded Event
Axis of Rotation User Configurable: See diagram. Blue arrows
indicate direction of increasing tilt angle
(0° to 180° ▶ -180° to -0°).


*Only applicable in Up/Down mode, this value doesn't mean anything in Delta mode.

Always-on monitoring for security & safety

Monnit’s Wireless Tilt Detection Sensor tracks the position (pitch) of access barriers, heavy equipment arms, and crucial machinery. With a measurement range of 0–180° and accuracy of 0.5°, this sensor instantly reports (in degrees) when movement exceeds preset limits. If an arm is breached, the tilt detect sensor sends an alert via text, email, or call.

The sensor can also identify if an arm is raising/lowering slowly, indicating seizing hydraulics or motors. This capability helps prevent loss or injury in commercial real estate, agriculture, oil exploration, and other sectors.

The Tilt Detection Sensor is a digital, low-power, low-profile, MEMS based sensor that detects changes in tilt on a single axis and reports data in the form of pitch, based on user configurable orientation changes. The sensor also reports rise/fall time and the current sensor orientation/trigger state.


Simplicity for Safety’s Sake

The Tilt Detection Sensor constantly monitors a single axis of rotation over a range of -179.9° to +180.0°. The data is displayed in degrees with 0.1° of resolution. If the sensor does not experience a detectable orientation change, the sensor will report the most recent measured data at a specified user specified time interval. If a user specified orientation change is detected, the sensor will report immediately.

The sensor has two main modes of operation which determine what triggers the sensor to report. In Up/Down mode user configurable angles are used to define regions for “Up”, “Down”, and “Stuck”. Data is reported when the sensor moves between these regions. In Delta mode the sensor triggers when the absolute difference between the current sensor angle and the last reported angle exceeds a user defined Delta Value. The axis or rotation is user selectable. The axis image below indicates the axis of rotation and the arrow indicates the direction of increasing pitch angle (0° to 180° ▶ -180° to -0°).

Example Data: Pitch: 18.21°, Rise/Fall Time:0 ms, Data State: down

This sensor comes with an industrial battery included with the life of up to 7 years.

All industrial sensors are enclosed in a reliable, weatherproof NEMA-rated enclosure that are constructed for both indoor and outdoor use. These rugged enclosures protect the sensor circuitry against;

  • Falling dirt
  • Wind-blown dust
  • Rain, sleet, snow, splashing water, and hose-directed water
  • Ice formation on the enclosure
  • Increased resistance to corrosion


Features

  • Impressive wireless range of up to 1,200 feet through walls
  • Frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS)
  • Improved interference immunity
  • Improved power management for longer battery life
  • Encrypt-RF® Security (Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange + AES-128 CBC for sensor data messages)
  • Stores 2000 to 4000 readings if gateway connection is lost (non-volatile flash, persists through the power cycle)
    • 10-minute heartbeats = ~ 22 days
    • 2-hour heartbeats = ~ 266 days
  • Over-the-air updates
  • Free iMonnit basic online wireless sensor monitoring and notification system to configure sensors, view data and set alerts via SMS text and email


Applications

  • Inclination monitoring
  • Bay Door Orientation
  • Bridge Monitoring
  • Loading Gates
  • Overhead Door Positioning
  • Single Axis Pitch Measurement


IMPORTANT - Sensor Operation

Please note: this sensor requires both an applicable Gateway and iMonnit software to operate. For further information, please refer to the tabs above or related products below.