AJAX 8065 LeaksProtect Wireless Leakage Detector User Manual

: June 4, 2024
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AJAX 8065 LeaksProtect Wireless Leakage Detector

LeaksProtect is a wireless leakage detector that notifies both in case of a leak and when the water dries out. Developed only for indoor use. LeaksProtect connects to the Ajax security system via the protected Jeweller radio protocol. The communication range is up to 1300 meters in line of sight. Also, LeaksProtect can be connected to third-party security systems using the Ajax uartBridge or Ajax ocBridge Plus integration modules. Users can configure Leaks Protect via the Ajax app for macos, Windows, i0S, or Android. The system notifies users of all events through push notifications, SMS, and calls (if activated) The user can connect the Ajax security system to the central monitoring station of security company.

Functional Elements and Indication

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LED indicator
Water sensor contacts
QR code with the device registration key
On/off button

Operating Principle

At the bottom of its body, LeaksProtect is equipped with four pairs of water- sensitive contacts. If at least one contact pair gets wet, the detector immediately transmits an alarm signal to the hub, notifying the user and security company. Also, the detector notifies users if the water dries out.

When switched on, LeaksProtect is always active and monitors the situation regardless of the security mode: disarmed or armed. If the leak is detected, LeaksProtect notifies once, and the next alarm is transmitted when the contacts have dried out and gotten wet again.

Connecting the detector to the Ajax security system

Detector connection to hub

Before connecting:

Following the hub user manual, install the Ajax app. Create an account, add the hub to the app, and create at least one room.
Check the internet connection (via Ethernet cable and/or GSM network).
Check the hub status in the app: make sure that it is disarmed and does not update.

Only users with administrator rights can add the device to the hub.

How to pair the detector with hub

Select Add Device in the Ajax app.
Name the device, scan or enter the QR Code (located on the body and packaging), and select the location room.
Select Add — the countdown will begin.
Switch on the device.

For the detection and pairing to occur, the device should be located within the wireless coverage area of the hub (at the same facility). Request for connection is transmitted for a short time at the moment of switching on the device. If the connection failed, LeaksProtect switches off after 6 seconds. To retry the connection, you do not need to reboot the device. If LeaksProtect is paired with another hub, switch the detector off, then retry the standard adding procedure. The detector connected to the hub is displayed in the list of devices in the app. The update of the detector status in the list depends on the device inquiry time set in the hub settings (the default value is 36 seconds).

Connecting to the third-party security systems

To connect the detector to a third-property security central unit using the uartBridge or Oxbridge Plus integration module, follow the recommendations in the manual of the respective device.
The detector is always active. When connecting LeaksProtect to third parpartyty security systems, it is appropriate to place the detector in a permanently active protection zone.

States

Devices
LeaksProtect

Parameter	Value

Temperature

| The temperature of the detector is measured on the processor and changes gradually
Jeweler Signal Strength| Signal strength between the hub and detector
Battery Charge| The battery level of the device. Displayed as a percentage
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| How battery charge is displayed in Ajax apps
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Lid

| The state of the tamper, which reacts to the body being disassembled or damaged

ReX

| Displays the status of using a radio signal range extender
Connection| Connection status between the hub and detector
Leakage detected| Alarm if the water sensor contacts wet

Temporary Deactivation

| Shows the status of the device: active, completely disabled by the user, or only notifications about triggering of the device tamper button are disabled
Firmware| Detector firmware version
Device ID| Device identifier

Settings

Devices
LeaksProtect
Settings

Setting	Value
First field	Detector name, can be edited

Room

| Selecting the virtual room to which the device is assigned

Alert with a siren if leakage is detected

| If active, sirens added to the system are activated if leakage is detected

Jeweller Signal Strength Test

| Switches the detector to the signal strength test mode
Temporary Deactivation| Allows the user to disconnect the device without removing it from the system.
| Two options are available:

Entirely — the device will not execute system commands or participate in automation scenarios, and the system will ignore device alarms and other notifications

Lid only — the system will ignore only notifications about the triggering of the device tamper button

Learn more about temporary deactivation of devices

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User Guide| Opens the detector User Manual

Delete Device

| Disconnects the detector from the hub and deletes its settings

Indication

The LeaksProtect LED indicator may light up red or green depending on the device status.

Indication when pressing the power button

Event	Indication
Pressing the power button (detector is switched on)

Lights up red while the button is held down

Switching on| Lights up green while the device is switching on
Switching off| Initially lights up red, then blinks three times

Turned-on detector indication

Event	Indication	Note
Detector connection to the	Lights up green for a few seconds

hub, ocBridge Plus and

uartBridge

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Hardware error

| ****

Blinks red continuously

| The detector requires repair, please contact Support Service

Leakage detected

| Lights up red for about one second|

Battery needs replacing

| ****

During the alarm, it slowly lights up red and slowly goes out

| Replacement of the detector battery is described in the

Battery replacement

manual

Functionality Testing

Ajax security system allows conducting tests for checking the functionality of connected devices. The tests do not start straight away but within a period of 36 seconds when using the standard settings. The test time start depends on the settings of the detector scanning period (the paragraph on “Jeweller” settings in the hub settings).

Jeweller Signal Strength Test

Attenuation Test

Selecting the Location
When selecting the device location, please take into account its remoteness from the hub (up to 1300 meters) and the absence of any obstacles between the devices hindering the radio signal transmission: walls, floors, and large objects located in the room. Check the Jeweller signal strength level at the installation place.

If the signal level is low (one bar), we cannot guarantee the stable operation of the device. Take all possible measures to improve the signal strength. At least, move the device: even a 20 cm shift can sign recently improve the quality of signal reception. If after moving the device still has a low or unstable signal strength, use a signal range extender. Install LeaksProtect in the place of potential leakage: on the floor under the bath, sink, washing machine, etc.

Do not install the detector

outside the premises (outdoors);
nearby any metal objects or mirrors causing attenuation and screening of the signal;
within any premises with a temperature beyond the range of permissible limit;
on conductive surfaces;
closer than 1 m to the hub.

Detector Testing

When the liquid gets on the detector contacts, it closes the electrical circuit. It is enough to close one contact pair to activate the alarm.

To check LeaksProtect, close one contact pair with a wet finger for 3 seconds (the delay prevents false triggering). If water is detected, the detector LED will light up red for 1 second.
Wipe the contacts with a dry napkin. When the electrical circuit is open, LeaksProtect switches on its LED red for 1 second and notifies that water dried out.

If you drown the detector with soapy water, it may continue to signal flooding after getting dry. The issue is about the soapy film closes the contacts. To eliminate the problem, wipe the detector contacts with a napkin moistened with pure water and then dry them up.

Maintenance

Check the LeaksProtect operational capability on a regular basis. We recommend cleaning the detector contacts as it gets dirty, at least, once every 2-3 months. Use an alcohol solution for cleaning the contacts. Clean the detector body from dust, spider webs, and other contaminants as they appear: they can conduct electricity and cause false actuation. Use a soft dry napkin suitable for equipment maintenance. Do not use any substances containing alcohol, acetone, gasoline, and other active solvents for cleaning the detector body. The batteries installed in the detector ensure up to 5 years of autonomous operation on average (with the inquiry frequency by the hub of 1 minute). If the detector batteries are low, the security system sends the notification and the detector LED smoothly lights up and goes out green every hour, if the device is triggered. To replace the batteries, turn off the detector, loosen the screws and remove the LeaksProtect front panel. Change the batteries with new ones type AAA, adhering to polarity.

How long Ajax devices operate on batteries, and what affects this Battery replacement

Tech specs

Radio communication protocol

| Jeweller

Learn more

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Radio frequency band

| 866.0 – 866.5 MHz

868.0 – 868.6 MHz

868.7 – 869.2 MHz

905.0 – 926.5 MHz

915.85 – 926.5 MHz

921.0 – 922.0 MHz

Depends on the region of sale.

Compatibility

| Operates with all Ajax hubs, radio signal range extenders, ocBridge Plus, uartBridge
Maximum RF output power| Up to 20 mW
Modulation of the radio signal| GFSK

Radio signal range

| Up to 1,300 m (any obstacles absent)

Learn more

Compliance with standards

Complete Set

LeaksProtect
Batteries AAA (pre-installed) — 2 pcs
Quick Start Guide

Warranty

Warranty for the “AJAX SYSTEMS MANUFACTURING” LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY products is valid for 2 years after the purchase and does not apply to the pre-installed battery.
If the device does not work correctly, you should first contact the support service —in half of the cases, technical issues can be solved remotely!