AJAX MotionProtect Wireless Motion Detector Designed for Indoor Use User Manual
- June 4, 2024
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AJAX MotionProtect Wireless Motion Detector Designed for Indoor Use
Motion Protect 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. Motion Protect ignores animals, while recognizes a
human from the first step.
Motion Protect Plus uses radio frequency scanning along with a thermal sensor,
altering interference from thermal radiation. Can operate up to 5 years from
an in-built battery.
Buy motion detector with microwave sensor Motion Protect Plus
Motion Protect (Motion Protect Plus) operates within the Ajax security system,
connected to the hub via the protected Jeweler protocol. The communication
range is up to 1700 (Motion Protect 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 the Ajax uart Bridge 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.
Buy motion detector Motion Protect
Functional Elements
- LED indicator
- Motion detector lens
- Smart Bracket 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 Motion Protect 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 Motion Protect Plus detects motion, it will additionally carry out
radio frequency scanning of the room, preventing false actuation from thermal
interferences: air flows from sun-heated curtains and louvre shutters,
operating thermal air fans, replaces, 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.
Only users with administrator rights can add the device to the hub
How to connect the detector to the hub:
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Select the Add Device option in the Ajax application.
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Name the device, scan/write manually the QR Code (located on the body and packaging), and select the location room.
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Select Add — the countdown will begin.
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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 integration module, follow the recommendations in the manuals of these devices.
States
- Devices
- Motion Protect | Motion Protect Plus
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 Charge| Battery level of the device. Displayed as a percentage How
battery charge is displayed in Ajax apps
Lid
| The tamper mode of the detector, which reacts to the detachment of or damage
of the body
Delay When Entering, sec| Delay time when entering
Delay When Leaving, sec| Delay time when exiting
ReX| Displays the status of using a radio signal 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 firmware version
Device ID| Device identifier
Settings
- Devices
- Motion Protect | Motion Protect Plus
- Settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| First field | Detector name, can be edited |
| Room | Selecting the virtual room to which the device is |
| 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 flashing of the LED indicator during an alarm. Available for devices with firmware version 5.55.0.0 or higher
How to find 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: High — the
detector disregards cats (under 25 cm) Medium — disregards small dogs (under
35 cm) Low — disregards animals under 50 cm. Why motion detectors react to
animals and how to avoid it
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
| Switches the detector to the detection area test
Detection Zone Test|
Attenuation Test| Switches the detector to the signal attenuation test mode
(available in detectors with firmware 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
User Guide| Opens the User Guide
Unpair Device| Disconnects the detector from the hub and deletes its settings
Before using the detector as a part of the security system, set up the
suitable sensitivity level.
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 Battery
Replacementmanual
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 the standard settings. The time of the start depends on the settings of
the detector polling period (the paragraph on Jeweller settings in the hub
settings).
Jeweller Signal Strength Test Detection Zone Test 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 oors, large-size objects located
within the room.
Check the signal level at the installation location If the signal level is at
one bar, we cannot guarantee stable operation of the security system. Take all
possible measures to improve the quality of the signal As a minimum, move the
device — even 20 cm shift can significantly improve the quality of reception.
If after moving the device still has a low or unstable signal strength, use a
signal range extender. 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
Installation of the Detector
Before installing the detector, make sure that you have selected the optimal
location and it is in compliance with the guidelines contained in this manual
The Ajax MotionProtect detector (MotionProtect Plus) should be attached to a
vertical surface or in the corner.
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Attach the SmartBracket panel to the surface using bundled screws, using at least two fixing points (one of them — above the tamper). After selecting other attachment screws, make sure that they do not damage or deform the panel.
The double-sided adhesive tape may only be used for temporary attachment of the detector. The tape will run dry in the course of time, which may result in the falling of the detector and actuation of the security system. Furthermore, hitting can damage the device. -
Put the detector on the attachment panel. When the detector is fixed in Smart Bracket, 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 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 Motion Protect Plus)
- opposite any object with the rapidly changing temperature (e.g., electrical and gas heaters) (you can install Motion Protect Plus)
- opposite any moving objects with a temperature close to that of the human body (oscillating curtains above the radiator) (you can install Plus)
- at any places with fast air circulation (air fans, open windows or doors) (you can install Motion Protect Plus)
- nearby any metal objects or mirrors causing attenuation and screening of the signal
- within any premises with the temperature and humidity beyond the range of permissible limits
- closer than 1 m from the hub.
Detector Maintenance
Check the operational capability of the Ajax Motion Protect detector on a
regular basis.
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
Technical specification
Sensitive element| PIR sensor ( Motion Protect Plus: PIR and microwave
sensor)
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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
Pet immunity| Yes, height up to 50 cm, weight up to 20 kg Why motion
detectors react to animals and how to avoid it >
Tamper protection| Yes
Radio communication protocol| Jeweller Learn
more
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 hub s , radio signal range
extenders , ocBridge
Plus,
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) Learn more
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
Certification| Security Grade 2, Environmental Class II in conformity with the
requirements of EN 50131- 1, EN 50131-2-2, EN 50131-5-3 (Motion Protect Plus –
EN 50131-1, EN 50131-2-4, EN 50131-5- 3)
Complete Set
- Motion Protect (Motion Protect Plus)
- Smart Bracket mounting panel
- Battery CR123A (pre-installed)
- Installation kit
- 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!
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
- Security system control panels | Ajax Systems
- Signal range extenders in the security system | Ajax Systems
- 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
- How battery charge is displayed in Ajax apps | 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 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
- Jeweller radio protocol: technology and capabilities | Ajax Systems Support
- What is Signal Attenuation Test | Ajax Systems Support
- What is Detection Zone Test | Ajax Systems Support
- What is Jeweller Signal Strength Test | Ajax Systems Support
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