AJAX MotionCam User manual
MotionCam User Manual
MotionCam is a wireless motion detector with visual alarm verification for
indoor use. It operates for up to 4 years on bundled batteries, detects
movement at up to 12 meters, ignores animals, but recognizes a human
move instantly. MotionCam works within Ajax security systems, connecting
to a hub through the two secure radio protocols. The detector uses Jeweller
to transmit alarms and events, and Wings to transmit photos. Wireless
coverage may reach up 1,700 m line-of-sight.
The detector is compatible only with Hub 2. Connection to Hub, Hub
Plus, ReX radio signal range extender, ocBridge Plus and uartBridge
integration modules is not supported!
The detector is configured via iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows-based
Ajax apps. Users are alerted of all alarms and events via push notifications,
SMS, and calls (if enabled).
The Ajax security system can be used for self-reliant monitoring, or can be
connected to a security company’s central monitoring station.
Functional Elements
1. LED indicator
2. Motion detector lens
3. Infrared illumination for shooting in the dark
4. Camera
5. SmartBracket mounting panel (the perforated part is necessary for
tamper activation in case of an attempt to detach the detector from the
surface)
6. Tamper button
7. Power button
8. QR code
Operating Principle
The infrared sensor of MotionCam detects intrusion into the secured
premises by identifying moving objects with a temperature close to that of
the human body. The temperature compensation function makes the detector
effective inside premises with temperature ranging from 0 to +40°C. If
placed and adjusted properly, MotionCam ignores pets.
When movement is detected, the armed detector instantly transmits an
alarm signal to the hub. The hub activates the connected sirens and notifies
the user and the security company. MotionCam uses Jeweller radio protocol
to transmit alarms and events to the hub.
The built-in MotionCam camera can take from 1 to 5 shots with the
resolution of 320×240 and up to 3 shots with the resolution of 640×480
pixels. A series of photos is displayed in the app as an animation, so the
user is able to evaluate the unfolding of the event over time. Photos are
available both in Ajax apps and on the Central Monitoring Station software
of the security company. MotionCam uses Wings radio protocol to transmit
photos to the hub.
The detector features infrared illumination for shooting in the dark, which is
activated only when triggering.
Photo delivery time in the Ajax apps depends on the resolution and the
speed of your internet connection. The table shows the delivery time for one
photo at a signal strength of 2-3 divisions between the hub and MotionCam
and the hub connected via Ethernet.
Photo resolution
Delivery time
160 × 120
up to 7 s
320 × 240 (default setting)
up to 9 s
640 × 480
up to 20 s
At the same time, an alarm is transmitted within 0.15 s.
Pairing the Detector with the hub
Before you start pairing the detector:
1. Turn on the hub and check the Internet connection (via Ethernet
cable and/or GSM network).
2. Install the Ajax app on your smartphone. Create an account, add the
hub to the app, and create at least one room.
3. Check the status of the hub in the app to make sure it is disarmed
Please note that only a user with admin permissions can add devices to the
hub.
To connect the detector:
1. In the Ajax mobile app, tap Add Device.
2. Name the device, scan or enter manually the QR code (placed on the
back of the detector body or its packaging), select the room for placement.
3. Click Add. The countdown will start.
4. Turn on the device by holding its power button for 3 seconds. Please
note that the hub connection request is only sent for a short time while
switching on the device.
For detection and pairing to occur, the device must be within a hub’s
wireless coverage (at the same facility).
MotionCam turns off automatically within 6 seconds after activation if it fails
to connect to the hub. There is no need to turn off the device to retry.
If the device has already been paired with another hub, turn MotionCam off,
and then follow the standard pairing procedure.
After pairing, the detector will appear on the app’s hub device list. The
frequency of the device status updates depends on the polling interval
indicated in the hub’s settings (36 seconds by default).
Statuses
You can view MotionCam status in the detector menu.
Parameter
Value
Temperature
Detector temperature. Measured on the
processor and changes gradually
Jeweller Signal Strength
The strength of the signal for transmitting
alarms and events between the hub and
the detector
Battery charge
The detector battery charge, displayed in
the increments of 25%
Lid
The status of the detector’s tamper
device that responds to the detachment
and removal attempts.
Delay when entering, s
Entry delay (alarm activation delay) is the
time you have to disarm the security
system after entering the room
What is delay when entering
Delay when leaving, s
Delay time when exiting. Delay when
exiting (alarm activation delay) is the time
you have to exit the room after arming the
security system
What is delay when leaving
Connection
Connection status between the hub and
the detector
Wings Signal Strength
The strength of the signal for transmitting
photos from the detector to the hub
Camera
Connection status between the hub and
the detector’s camera
Sensitivity
Sensitivity level of the motion detector
Always active
If active, the detector is always in the
armed mode
Firmware
Detector firmware version
ID
Device ID
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