Get alerted if a contact is broken
The Monnit Dry Contact Sensor detects if contact is made or broken between two wired points. This sensor remotely monitors production line operation, tracks when a forklift’s seat is occupied, or alerts you if a gate was left open.
Monnit’s Dry Contact sensor can be mounted quickly and wired to two endpoints (such as existing switches or contact plates). Be alerted in real time via email, text, or call if a contact is broken (indicating that the points are no longer touching) or if the two points make contact when they shouldn’t be. These sensors can be also retrofitted to bring new life (and intelligence) to equipment. Start remotely monitoring product volume, mechanical actuation, equipment use, and physical access security today.
Lose contact? Know instantly
The 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
WARNING: Use caution when interfacing with Dry Contact Sensors. Any external AC or DC Voltages WILL DAMAGE the electronics of the wireless sensor. Monnit is not responsible for troubleshooting, replacing, or reimbursing damages incurred by disregarding this warning
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
- Barn door monitoring
- Freezer/cooler door monitoring
- Forklift seat switches
- Button or switch integration
- Production line tracking
- Tamper switches
- Door access monitoring
- Actuation counting
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.