AJAX Systems SFKsystems Motion Protect Curtain User Manual
- May 15, 2024
- Ajax Systems
Table of Contents
SFKsystems Motion Protect Curtain
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Product Information
Specifications:
- Product: MotionProtect Curtain
- Updated: June 23, 2023
- Connection: Not provided for ocBridge Plus and uartBridge
integration modules
Functional Elements:
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LED indicator
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Motion detector lens
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Hole for fixing the SmartBracket mounting panel with the
bundled screw -
QR code with the device ID for connecting to the Ajax security
system -
Button to turn on/off the device
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Tamper button – triggers when attempting to remove the
detector -
SmartBracket mounting plate
Operating Principle:
MotionProtect Curtain’s IR sensors detect intrusion by detecting
moving objects with body temperature. When armed, it polls its IR
sensors and sends alarm states to the hub upon detection,
triggering sirens and notifications.
To prevent false alarms, it has Correlation Signal Processing
that requires both IR sensors to signal before sending an alarm
state.
Product Usage Instructions
Pairing the Detector with a Hub:
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Turn on your hub and check the internet connection.
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Install the Ajax app on your smartphone, create an account, add
your hub, and ensure it is disarmed. -
In the app, tap Add device, name the device, scan or enter the
QR code, select room, and tap Add. -
Turn on the detector by holding the power button for 3
seconds. -
The device must be within the hub’s wireless coverage for
pairing to occur.
If already paired with another hub, turn off the detector and
follow the standard pairing procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is correlation signal analysis and how does it work?
Correlation Signal Processing requires both IR sensors to signal
before sending an alarm state, reducing false alarms.
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MotionProtect Curtain User manual
Updated June 23, 2023
MotionProtect Curtain is a curtain type wireless motion detector. The detector
has a narrow horizontal detection angle and is designed for indoor perimeter
control: windows, doorways, and other entrances or exits of the guarded
facility. Maximum motion detection distance is 15 m. MotionProtect Curtain
integrates into Ajax security systems, connecting to a hub through the
Jeweller secure protocol. Wireless coverage may reach up 1,700 m line-of-
sight. The pre-installed battery ensures up to 3 years of autonomous
operation. An iOS or Android app is used for detector setup. It also noti es
the user about any events with push noti cations, SMS, or calls (if enabled).
Ajax can be connected to the central monitoring station of a security company.
Connection to ocBridge Plus and uartBridge integration modules is not
provided.
Buy curtain type motion detector MotionProtect Curtain
Functional Elements
1. LED indicator. 2. Motion detector lens. 3. Hole for xing the SmartBracket
mounting panel with the bundled screw. 4. QR code with the device ID. Used to
connect to the Ajax security system. 5. Button to turn on/off the device. 6.
Tamper button. Triggers when trying to tear off the detector from the
surface or remove it from the mount. 7. SmartBracket mounting plate. To remove
the plate, slide it down.
Operating Principle
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MotionProtect Curtain’s IR sensors detect intrusion into the premises by detecting moving objects having a temperature close to that of the human body.
Once the system is armed, the detector starts polling its two IR sensors. If a motion is detected, an alarm state is instantly sent to the hub and green LED starts ashing on the device. Having caught an alarm state, the Hub triggers sirens and noti es the user and the security company.
Motion alarms are sent every 5 seconds
To prevent false alarms, MotionProtect Curtain has a Correlation Signal
Processing functionality that can be enabled in the detector’s settings. Once
it is active, the detector starts sending alarm states to the hub only if an
identical motion signal is registered by both IR sensors. If it is disabled,
MotionProtect Curtain sends an alarm state even with one of the two IR sensors
triggered.
What is correlation signal analysis and how does it work
Pairing the Detector with a hub
Before you start pairing the detector:
1. Turn on your hub and check the Internet connection (via Ethernet and/or
GSM).
2. Install the Ajax application on your smartphone. Create an account, add
your 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 and is
not updating.
Please note that only a user with admin permissions can add devices to the hub
Pairing MotionProtect Curtain with a hub:
1. In the Ajax mobile app, tap Add device. 2. Name the device, scan the QR
code or enter it manually (placed on the back
of the detector body or its packaging), select the room for placement, and tap
Add. The countdown will start.
3. Turn on the detector by holding its power button for 3 seconds.
For detection and pairing to occur, the device must be within a hub’s wireless
coverage (at the same facility). The connection request will be sent to the
Hub only once the device turns on. If the MotionProtect Curtain fails to
connect to the hub, it will automatically power down within 6 seconds after
turning on. There is no need to turn off the device to retry.
If the MotionProtect Curtain has already been paired with another hub, turn
off the detector, 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).
If the detector identi es movement before the system is armed, it will
activate not immediately but the next it is polled by the hub.
States
The states display information about the device and its operating parameters.
MotionProtect Curtain states are available in the Ajax apps. To view them:
1. Sign in to the Ajax app. 2. Select the hub if you have several of them or
using a PRO app. 3. Go to the Devices menu. 4. Select MotionProtect Curtain
from the list.
Parameter Temperature Jeweller Signal Strength
Value
Detector temperature. It is measured on the processor of the detector and
changes gradually.
The acceptable error between the value in the app and the ambient temperature
is 2°C.
The value is updated as soon as the detector identi es a temperature change of
at least 2°C.
You can con gure a scenario by temperature to control automation devices
Learn more
Signal strength between the detector and the hub or the range extender via the
Jeweller channel. The recommended value is 23 bars.
Connection via Jeweller ReX Battery Charge Lid
Jeweller is a protocol for transmitting MotionProtect Curtain events and
alarms.
Connection status on the Jeweller channel between the detector and the hub or
the range extender:
Online — the detector is connected to the hub or the range extender.
O ine — the detector is not connected to the hub or the range extender. Check
the detector connection.
Displays the status of using a radio signal range extender
The battery charge level of the device:
OK
Battery low
The Ajax apps and the security company will receive appropriate noti cations
when the batteries are low.
After sending a low battery noti cation, the detector can work for up to 2
months.
How the battery charge is displayed
Battery life calculator
The status of the detector’s tamper that responds to detachment of the device
from the surface or opening of the body:
Open — the detector was removed from the SmartBracket panel, or the integrity
of its body was compromised. Check the mounting of the detector.
Closed — the detector is installed on the SmartBracket mounting panel. The
body’s integrity and the mounting panel wasn’t compromised–normal state.
Sensitivity Correlation signal processing Always Active Temporary Deactivation
Learn more
The sensitivity level of the motion detector:
Low
Normal
High
The sensitivity is selected based on the results
of the detection zone test.
Status of the signal correlation processing functionality
When this option is enabled, the detector is always armed.
This means that the detector will constantly respond to motion and raise
alarms regardless of the system arming mode.
Learn more
Shows the status of the device temporary deactivation function:
No — the device operates normally and transmits all events.
Lid only — the hub administrator has disabled noti cations about triggering on
the device body.
Entirely — the device is completely excluded from the system operation by the
hub administrator. The device does not follow system commands and does not
report alarms or other events.
By number of alarms — the device is automatically disabled when the number of
alarms is exceeded (speci ed in the settings
for Devices Auto Deactivation). The
feature is con gured in the Ajax PRO app.
Operating Mode
Delay When Entering, sec
Delay When Leaving, sec Firmware Device ID Device No.
Learn more
Alarm Reaction Shows how the detector reacts to alarms:
Instant Alarm — the armed detector immediately reacts to a threat and raises
the alarm.
Entry/Exit — when a delay is set, the armed device starts the countdown and
doesn’t raise the alarm even if triggered until the countdown ends.
Follower — the detector inherits the delays from Entry/Exit detectors.
However, when the Follower is triggered individually, it immediately raises
the alarm.
Delay time when entering: from 5 to 120 seconds.
Delay when entering (alarm activation delay) is the time the user has to
disarm the security system after entering the secured area.
Learn more
Delay time when leaving: from 5 to 120 seconds.
Delay when leaving (arming delay) is the time the user has to leave the
secured area after the security system arms.
Learn more
The detector’s rmware version. Device identi er. It is also available on the
QR code on the detector enclosure and its package box. The number of the
device loop (zone).
Detector Setup
To change the detector settings in the Ajax app:
1. Select the hub if you have several of them or using a PRO app. 2. Go to
the Devices tab. 3. Select MotionProtect Curtain from the list. 4. Go to
Settings by clicking on the gear icon . 5. Set the required parameters. 6.
Click Back to save the new settings.
Setting Name
Room Sensitivity
Value
Detector name. It is displayed in the list of hub devices, SMS text, and noti
cations in the event feed.
To change the detector name, click on the text eld next to the name.
The name can contain up to 12 Cyrillic characters or up to 24 Latin
characters.
Select the virtual room to which the MotionProtect Curtain is assigned.
The room name is displayed in the text of SMS and noti cations in the events
feed of the Ajax apps.
The motion detector sensitivity level. The choice depends on the type of the
object, the presence of probable sources of false alarms, and the speci cs of
the protected area:
Low — there are likely sources of false alarms in the protected area. For
example, tall bushes.
Normal (default value) — recommended value, suitable for most objects. Do not
change it if the detector works correctly.
High — there is no interference in the protected area; the maximum range of
detection and the alarm detection speed are important. For example, if the
detector is installed in a narrow passage.
Before selecting the sensitivity level, conduct
the detection zone test. If during the test,
the detector doesn’t react to movement in 5 cases out of 5, the sensitivity
should be increased.
Correlation signal processing
When this option is enabled and motion is detected, MotionProtect Curtain
additionally analyzes the received signals from two infrared sensors to
protect against false alarms.
Learn more
Always Active
When this option is enabled, the detector is permanently in armed mode.
This means that the detector will constantly respond to motion and raise
alarms regardless of the system arming mode.
Learn more
Alarm LED indication
Allows you to disable the ashing of the LED indicator during an alarm.
Available for devices with rmware version 6.53.1.1 or higher
How to nd the rmware version or the ID of the detector or device
Alert with a siren if motion detected Operating Mode
If active, sirens added to the system are
activated if the motion is detected
Alarm Reaction
Specify how this device will react to alarms:
Delay When Entering, sec
Delay When Leaving, sec Arm in Night Mode Night Mode Delay When Entering, sec
Night Mode Delay When Leaving, sec
Instant Alarm — the armed detector immediately reacts to a threat and raises
the alarm.
Entry/Exit — when a delay is set, the armed device starts the countdown and
doesn’t raise the alarm even if triggered until the countdown ends.
Follower — the detector inherits the delays from Entry/Exit detectors.
However, when the Follower is triggered individually, it immediately raises
the alarm.
Delay time when entering: from 5 to 120 seconds.
Delay when entering (alarm activation delay) is the time the user has to
disarm the security system after entering the secured area.
Learn more
Delay time when leaving: from 5 to 120 seconds.
Delay when leaving (arming delay) is the time the user has to leave the
secured area after the security system arms.
Learn more
If active, the detector becomes armed once system enters Night Mode
Delay time when entering in Night Mode: 5 to 120 seconds.
Delay when entering (alarm activation delay) is the time the user has to
disarm the security system after entering the premises.
Learn more
Delay time when leaving in Night Mode: 5 to 120 seconds.
Jeweller Signal Strength Test Detection Zone Test Signal Attenuation Test Temporary Deactivation
Delay when leaving (arming delay) is the time the user has to leave the
premises after arming.
Learn more
Switches the detector to the Jeweller signal strength test mode.
The test allows you to check the signal strength between the detector and the
hub or the range extender over the Jeweller wireless data transfer protocol to
determine the optimal installation location for the device.
The recommended value is 23 bars.
Learn more
Switches the detector to the detection zone test mode.
The test enables users to check how the detector responds to movement and to
determine the optimal installation location.
If, during the test, the detector does not respond to motion in 5 cases out of
5, increase the sensitivity or change the detector’s location.
Learn more
Switches the detector to the signal attenuation test mode.
During the test, the transmitter power is decreased or increased to simulate a
change in the environment to test the communication stability between the
detector and the hub.
Available in detectors with rmware version 3.50 or later.
Learn more
Allows the user to disable the device without removing it from the system.
Three options are available:
User Guide Unpair Device
Detector Indication
No.
Entirely — the device does not execute system commands and does not
participate in automation scenarios, and the system ignores alarms and other
device noti cations.
Lid only — the system ignores the detector tamper triggering noti cations.
More about temporary deactivation
The system can also automatically deactivate devices when the preset number of
alarms is exceeded.
More about auto deactivation
Opens the MotionProtect Curtain User Guide in the Ajax app.
It unpairs the detector: disconnects it from the hub, and deletes its
settings.
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The MotionProtect Curtain indicator LED may turn red or green, depending on the status of the device.
Indication when pressing the power button
Event The power button is pressed (detector is on) Turning on Turning off
Indication Lights up red while the button is held Lights up green while the device is turning on Lights up red, then ashes three times
Active detector indication
Event
Connecting the detector to the hub
Indication
Lights up green for a few seconds
Hardware error
Flashes red continuously
Lights up green for about 1 Motion or tamper alarm triggered second
Battery replacement needed
Smoothly lights up green and goes off
Note
The detector needs to be repaired, contact support
For battery replacement
procedure, see Battery replacement manual
Integrity Testing
Ajax security systems can run tests to verify the integrity of connected
devices.
The tests start instantly, but no later than within 36 seconds by default. The
test start time depends on the detector polling interval setting (see the
Jeweller section in the Hub settings).
Jeweller Signal Strength Test
Detection Zone Test
Signal Attenuation Test
Detector Placement
The effectiveness of the security system depends on detector placement.
Choosing a location to install MotionProtect Curtain, consider the direction
of the light lter and obstacles that may affect the detector’s eld of view and
the radio signal transmission. Consider the detection range as well as the
beam width when installing the detector. Incorrect device placement can lead
to false alarms or improper operation of the device.
Horizontal and vertical detector’s angles of view
Detection range 3 meters 6 meters 9 meters 12 meters 15 meters
Beam width 0.3 meters 0.6 meters 0.9 meters 1.25 meters 1.55 meters
The device developed only for indoor use.
Do not install the detector:
Outside the premises (outdoors) In front of the windows within reach of direct
sunlight Opposite of the objects that rapidly change temperature (e.g.,
electric and gas heaters) Opposite of the moving objects having a temperature
close to that of the human body (curtains swaying above a heating radiator) In
places with fast air circulation (near fans, open windows or doors) Near metal
objects and mirrors that cause the attenuation or interfere with radio signals
Within any premises with the temperature and humidity beyond the permitted
range Closer than 1 m to a hub
If the detector keeps reacting to interference and raising false alarms, but
it is impossible to install it anywhere else, the Correlation Signal
Processing can be enabled in the settings.
Please note that if the Correlation Signal Processing is enabled, the range of motion detection is reduced depending on the detector sensitivity chosen
Sensitivity Low Normal High
Motion detection range w/ Signal Correlation Processing *
Up to 6 m Up to 7 m Up to 8 m
Motion detection range w/o Signal Correlation Processing * Up to 11 m Up to 13 m Up to 15 m
*at an ambient temperature of 23°C
If possible, avoid situations where the detector identi es movement at a
longer distance than required. The best place to install it is within an
enclosed place. For instance, to detect movement in an archway, install the
detector in it. This way, the detector will be triggered only by a person that
enters it.
To prevent the detector from reacting to domestic animals, install it upside down, leaving space for the free movement of animals below the detection zone.
The placement of a MotionProtect Curtain also depends on the distance to a hub
and whether there are any obstacles between the devices that may hinder the
radio signal, e.g., walls, oor deck, or large objects in the room. Check the
signal strength at the placement location. If you have a signal level of one
bar, there is no guarantee of the security system’s stable operation. Take all
necessary precautions to ensure maximum signal level. At least try moving the
device–even 20 cm can make a difference. If after moving the device still has
a low or unstable signal strength, use a radio signal range extender.
The detector’s light lter should be directed perpendicularly to the expected
entry path to the room!
Make sure that no furniture, home plants, vases, decorative or glass
structures are blocking the detector’s eld of view.
We recommend installing the detector at a height of 2.4 m
Installing the detector at any other height will narrow the detection zone,
affecting the quality of motion detection.
Keep in mind that MotionProtect Curtain does not detect movement behind the
glass. Therefore, do not install the detector in places where glass structures
may block its range of view, e.g., in places where an open window may obstruct
the device’s eld of view.
Detector Installation
Before installing the detector, make sure that you have chosen an appropriate
location as indicated in this manual. There are two options for installing
MotionProtect Curtain:
directly to a surface
to the included bracket.
Installation procedure:
1. Attach the SmartBracket panel or a bracket to the surface with the
included screws or other equally reliable fasteners. Screw the SmartBracket
panel onto the included bracket.
2. Attach the detector to the SmartBracket attachment panel. 3. Mount the
detector on the SmartBracket attachment panel using a screw.
The double-sided adhesive tape should be used only for the temporary
installation of the detector. It will dry out eventually, becoming unable to
reliably hold the detector and possibly causing false alarms in the security
system. The fall of the device may also result in its damage.
If the detector’s LED fails to light up after the device is attached to the
SmartBracket, check the tamper status in the Ajax app and then check if it ts
tightly onto the attachment panel. If you try to detach the detector from the
surface or the panel, you will receive a noti cation.
Having installed the detector, run the Detection Zone Test. In case of
incorrect operation, the detector needs to be relocated.
Detector Care and Battery Replacement
Check the integrity of the MotionProtect Curtain detector regularly. Clean the
detector body from dust, spider webs, and other contaminations as they appear.
Use soft dry cloth suitable for equipment care.
Do not clean the detector with any substances containing alcohol, acetone,
gasoline, or any other active solvent. Wipe the lens carefully and gently–any
scratches on the plastic may reduce the detector’s sensitivity.
The pre-installed battery ensures up to 3 years of autonomous operation (at a
polling interval of 3 min). If the detector battery is nearly depleted, the
security system will send a noti cation, and the LED will smoothly light up
and go out when the detector detects any motion or if the tamper is activated.
How long Ajax devices operate on batteries, and what affects this
Battery replacement
Speci cations
Sensor Detection angles Time for motion detection Placement Motion detection
range False alarm reduction Tamper Protection
Radio communication protocol
Radio frequency band
PIR sensor, 2 pcs
Horizontal — 6°; vertical — 90°
From 0.3 to 2 m/s
Indoor only
Up to 15/13/11 m (up to 8/7/6 m with Correlation Signal Processing enabled
depending on sensitivity settings)
Available — Correlation Signal Processing
Available — detector body detachment and damage
Jeweller
Learn more
866.0 866.5 MHz 868.0 868.6 MHz 868.7 869.2 MHz 905.0 926.5 MHz
Compatibility
RF signal strength Radio signal modulation Radio signal range Power supply
Battery life Installation method Operating temperature range Protection class
Overall dimensions Weight Service life
915.85 926.5 MHz 921.0 922.0 MHz Depends on the region of sale.
Operates only with all Ajax hubs, and radio signal range extenders
Up to 20 mW GFSK Up to 1700 m line-of-sight 1 battery CR123A, 3 V Up to 3
years Indoors only From -10° to +40° IP54 134 × 44 × 34 mm 118 g 10 years
Compliance with standards
Complete Set
1. MotionProtect Curtain 2. SmartBracket panel 3. Battery CR123A (pre-
installed) 4. Installation kit 5. Quick Start Guide 6. Bundled Bracket
Warranty
The warranty for the Limited Liability Company “Ajax Systems Manufacturing”
products is valid for 2 years after the purchase and does not apply to the
preinstalled battery.
If the device does not work correctly, contact our customer support rst–in 50%
the cases, technical issues can be solved remotely!
The full text of the warranty
User Agreement
Technical support: support@ajax.systems
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References
- End user agreement - Ajax Systems
- Security system control panels | Ajax Systems
- MotionProtect Curtain — Curtain motion detector for indoor use
- Signal range extenders in the security system | Ajax Systems
- Alarm sirens for Ajax security systems
- uartBridge — Module for Ajax devices integration with third-party wireless alarms systems
- Warranty - Ajax Systems
- How battery charge is displayed in Ajax apps | Ajax Systems Support
- What is correlation signal analysis and how does it work | Ajax Systems Support
- What is Devices Auto Deactivation and how it works | Ajax Systems Support
- How to find out the device firmware version | Ajax Systems Support
- How to set up the Always active operation mode | Ajax Systems Support
- What is a tamper | Ajax Systems Support
- How long Ajax devices operate on batteries, and what affects this | Ajax Systems Support
- How to deactivate a device without removing it from the system | Ajax Systems Support
- Jeweller radio protocol: technology and capabilities | Ajax Systems Support
- How to create and configure a scenario in the Ajax system | Ajax Systems Support
- What is Signal Attenuation Test | Ajax Systems Support
- What is Delay When Entering/Leaving | Ajax Systems Support
- What is Detection Zone Test | Ajax Systems Support
- What is Jeweller Signal Strength Test | Ajax Systems Support
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