AJAX MotionProtect Plus White – Wireless Pet Immune Motion Detector with Microwave Sensor Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
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AJAX MotionProtect Plus White – Wireless Pet Immune Motion Detector with
Microwave Sensor
MotionProtect is a wireless motion detector designed for indoor use. It can
operate for up to 5 years from an in-built battery and monitors the area
within 12-meter radius. MotionProtect ignores animals while recognizing a
human from the first step. MotionProtect Plus uses radio frequency scanning
along with a thermal sensor, filtering interference from thermal radiation.
Can operate up to 5 years from an in-built battery.
Buy motion detector with microwave sensor MotionProtect Plus
MotionProtect (MotionProtect Plus) operates within the Ajax security system, connected to the hub via the protected Jeweller protocol. The communication range is up to 1700 (MotionProtect Plus up to 1200) meters in the line of sight. In addition, the detector can be used as a part of third-party security central units via Ajax uartBridge or Ajax ocBridge Plus integration modules. The detector is set up via the Ajax app for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows. The system notices user of all events through push notifications, SMS and calls (if activated). The Ajax security system is self-sustaining, but the user can connect it to the central monitoring station of a security company.
Functional Elements
- LED indicator
- Motion detector lens
- SmartBracket attachment panel (perforated part is required for actuating the tamper in case of any attempt to dismantle the detector)
- Tamper button
- Device switch
- QR code
Operating Principle
Thermal PIR sensor of MotionProtect detects intrusion into protected room by
detecting moving objects whose temperature is close to the temperature of the
human body. However, the detector can ignore domestic animals if the suitable
sensitivity has been chosen in the settings. When the MotionProtect Plus
detects motion, it will additionally carry out radio frequency scanning of the
room, preventing false actuation from thermal interferences: air ows from sun-
heated curtains and louvre shutters, operating thermal air fans, replacement,
air conditioning units, etc. After actuation, the armed detector immediately
transmits an alarm signal to the hub, activating the sirens and notifying the
user and security company. If before arming the system, the detector has
detected motion, it will not arm immediately, but during the next inquiry by
the hub.
Connecting the Detector to the Ajax Security System
Connecting the Detector to the hub
Before starting connection:
- Following the hub manual recommendations, install the Ajax application. Create an account, add the hub to the application, and create at least one room.
- Switch on the hub and check the internet connection (via Ethernet and/or GSM network).
- Make sure that the hub is disarmed and does not update by checking its status in the app.
How to connect the detector to the hub:
- Select the Add Device option in the Ajax application.
- Name the device, scan/write manually 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 detection and pairing to occur, the detector should be located within the coverage of the wireless network of the hub (at a single protected object). Request for connection to the hub is transmitted for a short time at the moment of switching on the device. If the detector failed to connect to the hub, switch off the detector for 5 seconds and retry. The connected detector will appear in the devices list in the application. Update of the detector statuses in the list depends on the device inquiry time set in the hub settings(default value is 36 seconds).
Connecting the Detector to Third Party security systems
To connect the detector to a third party security central unit with the uartBridge or ocBridge Plus integration module, follow the recommendations in the manuals of these devices.
States
- Devices
- MotionProtect | MotionProtect Plus
Parameter| Value
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Temperature
| Temperature of the Detector. Measured on the processor and changes gradually
Jeweller Signal Strength| Signal strength between the hub and the detector
Connection
| Connection status between the hub and the detector
| Battery level of the device. Displayed as a percentage
Lid
| The tamper mode of the detector, which reacts to the detachment of or damage
of the body
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Delay When Entering, sec| Delay time when entering
Delay When Leaving, sec| Delay time when exiting
ReX
| Displays the status of using the ReX range extender
Sensitivity| Sensitivity level of the motion sensor
Always Active
| If active, the motion detector is always in the armed mode
Temporary Deactivation
| 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 notifications 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 (specified in the settings for Devices Auto Deactivation). The feature is configured in the Ajax PRO app.
Firmware| Detector �rmware version
Device ID| Device identifier
Settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| First field | Detector name, can be edited |
Room
| Selecting the virtual room to which the device is assigned
Delay When Entering, sec| Selecting delay time when entering
Delay When Leaving, sec| Selecting delay time on exit
Delays in night mode| Delay turned on when using night mode
Arm in night mode
| If active, the detector will switch to armed mode when using night mode
Alarm LED indication
| Allows you to disable the fiashing of the LED indicator during an alarm. Available for devices with firmware version 5.55.0.0 or higher
How to and the firmware version or the ID of the detector or device?
Sensitivity
| Choosing the sensitivity level of the motion sensor.
For MotionProtect:
• High — for premises with a minimum amount of obstacles, motion is detected as quickly as possible
• Medium — for premises with potential obstacles (windows, air conditioner, heating element, etc)
• Low — ignore pets weighing up to 20 kg and up to 50 cm tall
For MotionProtect Plus:
| Low — disregards animals under 50 cm.
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Always active| If active, the detector always registers motion
Alert with a siren if motion detected
| If active, sirens added to the system are activated when the motion detected
Jeweller Signal Strength Test
| Switches the detector to the signal strength test mode
Detection Zone Test| Switches the detector to the detection area test
Attenuation Test
| Switches the detector to the signal attenuation test mode (available in detectors with fi rmware version 3.50 and later )
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
The system can also automatically disable devices when the set number of alarms is exceeded.
Learn more about auto deactivation of devices
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Switch the Always Active if the detector is located in a room requiring 24-hour control. Regardless of whether the system is set in the armed mode, you will receive notices of any detected motion. If any motion is detected, the detector activates the LED for 1 second and transmits an alarm signal to the hub and then to the user and central monitoring station (if it is connected).
Detector operation indication
| Event | Indication | Note |
|---|
Turning on the detector
| Lights up green for about one second|
Detector connection to the hub,
ocBridge Plus and
uartBridge|
Lights up continuously for a few seconds
|
Alarm / tamper activation
| Lights up green for about one second|
Alarm is sent once in 5 seconds
Battery needs replacing
|
During the alarm,slowly lights up and goes off green
| Replacement of the detector battery is described in the
manual
Detector Testing
The Ajax security system allows conducting tests for checking the
functionality of connected devices. The tests do not start immediately but
within a period of 36 seconds when using Attenuation test
Device installation
Selection of the Detector Location
The controlled area and the efficiency of the security system depends on the
location of the detector. Location of MotionProtect depends on the remoteness
from the hub and presence of any obstacles between the devices hindering the
radio signal transmission: walls, inserted doors, large-size objects located
within the room. 
If after moving the device still has a low or unstable signal strength, use
the radio signal range extender.
NOTE: The direction of the detector lens should be perpendicular to the
probable way of intrusion into the room
Make sure that any furniture, domestic plants, vases, decorative or glass
structures do not block the field of view of the detector. We recommend
installing the detector at the height of 2,4 meters. If the detector is not
installed at the recommended height, this will reduce the area of the motion
detection zone and impair the operation of the function of ignoring animals.
Why motion detectors react to animals and how to avoid it
The Ajax MotionProtect detector (MotionProtect Plus) should be attached to a
vertical surface or in the corner. 
Put the detector on the attachment panel. When the detector is fixed in
SmartBracket, it will blink with an LED – this will be a signal that the
tamper on the detector is closed. If the LED indicator of the detector is not
actuated after installation in SmartBracket, check the status of the tamper in
the Ajax Security System application and then the fixing tightness of the
panel. If the detector is torn off from the surface or removed from the
attachment panel, you will receive the notification.
Do not install the detector:
- outside the premises (outdoors)
- in the direction of the window, when the detector lens is exposed to direct sunlight (you can install MotionProtect Plus)
- opposite any object with the rapidly changing temperature (e.g., electrical and gas heaters) (you can install MotionProtect Plus)
- opposite any moving objects with a temperature close to that of the human body (oscillating curtains above the radiator) (you can install MotionProtect Plus)
- at any places with fast air circulation (air fans, open windows or doors) (you can install MotionProtect Plus)
- nearby any metal objects or mirrors causing attenuation and screening of the signal
Clean the detector body from dust, spider webs and other contaminants as they appear. Use soft dry napkin suitable for equipment maintenance. Do not use any substances containing alcohol, acetone, gasoline and other active solvents for cleaning the detector. Wipe the lens very carefully and gently – any scratches on the plastic may cause reduction of the detector sensitivity. The pre- installed battery ensures up to 5 years of autonomous operation (with the inquiry frequency by the hub of 3 minutes). If the detector battery is discharged, the security system will send respective notices and the LED will smoothly lights up and goes out, if the detector detects any motion or if the tamper is actuated. How long Ajax devices operate on batteries, and what affects this Battery Replacement
Tech specs
Sensitive element
| PIR sensor
( Motion Protect Plus: PIR and microwave sensor)
---|---
Motion detection distance| Up to 12 m
Motion detector viewing angles (H/V)| 88,5° / 80°
Time for motion detection| From 0.3 to 2 m/s
|
Maximum RF output power| Up to 20 mW
---|---
Modulation of the radio signal
|
GFSK
Radio signal range
| Up to 1700 m (any obstacles absent) ( Motion Protect Plus up to 1200 m)
Power supply
|
1 battery CR123A, 3 V
Battery life
|
Up to 5 years
Installation method| Indoors
Operating temperature range
|
From -10°С to +40°С
Operating humidity
|
Up to 75%
Overall dimensions| 110 × 65 × 50 mm
Weight| 86 g ( Motion Protect Plus – 96 g)
Service life| 10 years
| Security Grade 2, Environmental Class II in
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 rst
contact the support service—in half of the cases, technical issues can be
solved remotely! The full text of the warranty User Agreement
Technical support: support@ajax.systems
References
- Why motion detectors react to animals and how to avoid it | Blog Ajax
- End user agreement - Ajax Systems
- All Ajax security system devices and detectors
- All Ajax security system devices and detectors
- uartBridge — Module for Ajax devices integration with third-party wireless alarms systems
- What affects the quality of radio communication between Ajax devices
- Software | Ajax Systems
- Warranty - Ajax Systems
- What is Devices Auto Deactivation and how it works | Ajax Systems Support
- How to find out the device firmware version | 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
- How to change batteries in the MotionProtect | Ajax Systems Support
- What is Signal Attenuation Test | Ajax Systems Support
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