ALTA Gateway Coverage Area
What Determines Your Gateway's Range?
The maximum distance your sensors can communicate depends the gateway model you have.
Gateway Models
- ALTA Standard Gateway: Reaches over 1,200 feet (365+ meters) in ideal conditions.
- ALTA XL Gateway: Extends the reach to over 2,000 feet (609+ meters) in ideal conditions.
On average, ALTA sensors can reliably communicate through 10-12 standard walls (like drywall) from up to 1,200 feet away. The 2,000-foot range is specifically for the powerful ALTA XL Gateway.
System Components
- ALTA Gateway: The central device that acts as the communication hub. It receives data from all sensors within its range.
- Sensors: The remote devices that collect environmental data and transmit it wirelessly to the Gateway.
Key Specifications
- Network Topology: The system uses a star network topology. In this configuration, every sensor communicates directly with the central Gateway. Sensors do not relay information for other sensors.
- Communication Radius: The gateway has a communication radius of up to 2,000 feet (609.6 meters). This creates a total coverage diameter of 4,000 feet.
- Coverage Area: A single gateway can effectively cover a circular area of approximately 12.57 million square feet.
Deployment Best Practices
This diagram shows that a single ALTA Gateway can reliably collect data from multiple sensors distributed over a large physical area.
Important: The specified 2,000 ft range is an ideal figure, ALTA devices can reliably communicate through 10-12 standard walls (like drywall), The actual effective range in your environment can change based on physical obstructions. Factors that can impact signal strength include:
- Thick concrete or brick walls
- Metal structures or shelving
- Heavy machinery
- Other radio frequency (RF) interference
For optimal performance, always consider the unique aspects of your facility when placing sensors and gateways.