AJAX AJ-MOTIONCAM-W MotionCam Wireless Motion Detector User Manual
- June 6, 2024
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Table of Contents
- Functional Elements
- Operating Principle
- Pairing the Detector with the hub
- Statuses
- Photo Verification of Alarms in Ajax apps
- Indication
- Functionality Testing
- Detector Placement
- Detector Installation
- Maintenance
- Technical Specifications
- Complete Set
- Warranty
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
MotionCam User Manual
Updated March 20, 2021
MotionCam is a wireless motion detector with a visual alarm veri 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
The jeweler transmits alarms and events, and Wings to transmit photos.
Wireless coverage may reach up to 1,700 m line-of-sight.
The detector is compatible only with Hub 2 Plus or. Connection to Hub Hub Plus, , ReX radio signal range extender, Oxbridge Plus, and cartridge integration modules is not supported!
The detector is coned via iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows-based. Users are
alerted of all alarms and events via push noti
calls (if enabled). Ajax apps
The Ajax security system can be used for self-reliant monitoring or can be connected to a security company’s central monitoring station. Buy MotionCam motion detector featuring visual alarm veri
Functional Elements
- LED indicator
- Motion detector lens
- Infrared illumination for shooting in the dark
- Camera
- SmartBracket mounting panel (the perforated part is necessary for tamper activation in case of an attempt to detach the detector from the surface)
- Tamper button
- Power button
- 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 temperatures 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 not 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 a resolution of 320×240 and up to 3 shots with a 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. optional use 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:
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Turn on the hub and check the Internet connection (via Ethernet cable and/or GSM network).
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Install the
Ajax app on your smartphone. Create an account, add the hub to the app, and create at least one room. -
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.
To connect the detector:
- In the Ajax mobile app, tap Add Device.
- 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.
- Click Add. The countdown will start.
- 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 states in the detector menu.
1. Ajax app> Devices >MotionCam
Parameter | Value |
---|---|
Temperature | Detector temperature. Measured on the processor and changes |
gradually
Jeweler Signal Strength| The strength of the signal for transmitting alarms
and events between the hub and the detector
Battery Charge| The battery level of the device. Two states available: ОК
Battery discharged
How battery charge is displayed in Ajax apps
Lid| The status of the detector’s tamper device that responds to the
detachment and removal attempts.
Delay When Entering, sec| Entry delay (alarm activation delay) is the time you
have to disarm the security system after entering the room
What is a delay when entering
Delay When Leaving, sec| 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 a 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| The sensitivity level of the motion detector
Always Active| If active, the detector is always in the armed mode
Temporary Deactivation| Shows the status of the device’s temporary
deactivation function:
No — the device operates normally and transmits all events.
Lid only — the hub administrator has disabled not 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 a number of alarms — the device is automatically disabled when the
number of alarms is exceeded (speci for Devices Auto Deactivation). The
feature is coned in the Ajax PRO app.
Firmware| Detector e version
ID| Device ID
You can adjust the device parameters in the settings section:
1. Ajax app > Devices > MotionCam > Settings
Settings | Value |
---|---|
First | Detector name (editable) |
Room | The virtual room to which the device can be assigned |
Sensitivity | MotionCam detector has three sensitivity levels: |
High — for rooms with a minimum amount of obstacles; in this mode, the
movement is detected as quickly as possible.
Normal — for rooms with potential obstacles: open windows, air
conditioners, heaters, etc.
Low — for rooms with a high amount of obstacles; in this mode, the
detector ignores animals weighing under 20 kg and up to 50 cm tall
Always Active| In Always Active mode, the detector always registers motion.
Regardless of whether the system is armed, the detector will alert you
about any motion. Activate this mode if the detector is installed in a room
that requires 24/7 monitoring.
Image resolution| MotionCam takes photos with the following resolutions:
160 × 120
320 × 240
640 × 480
The higher the resolution, the more detailed the image is, but it takes longer
to transmit the photos to the hub
Send photo in case of alarm| When triggered, the detector takes from 1 to 5
photos.
If the No photo option is selected, the detector does not activate the camera
when triggered.
Alarms with photo veri| MotionCam can take photos every time an alarm is
raised or only while o 10 activations. The limit is reset once the security
system is disarmed
Delay When Entering, sec| Selecting delay time when entering. Delay when
entering (alarm activation delay) is the time you have to disarm the security
system after entering the room
What is a delay when entering
Delay When Leaving, sec| Selecting the 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 a delay when leaving
Delays in Night Mode| Activation of the delay when Night mode is enabled
What is night mode
Arm in Night Mode| If active, the detector switches to the armed mode when
night mode is enabled
What is night mode
Alarm LED indication| Allows you to disable the indicator during an alarm.
Available for devices with version 5.55.0.0 or higher
How to e-version or the ID of the detector or device?
Alert with a siren if motion is detected| If active, added to the system are
sirens activated when motion is detected.
Jeweler Signal Strength Test| Switches the detector to the Jeweller signal
strength test mode. The test checks the signal the strength between the hub
and the detector and helps to determine the optimum installation place
What is Signal Strength Test
Wings Signal Strength Test| Switches the detector to the Wings signal strength
test mode. The test checks the signal the strength between the hub and the
detector and helps to determine the optimum installation place
Detection Zone Test| Switches the detector to the detection zone test mode.
The test checks how the detector responds to motion and determines the
optimum installation place
What is Detection Zone Test
Attenuation Test| Switches the detector into the signal attenuation test mode
What is Attenuation Test
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 participates in
automation scenarios and the system will
ignore device alarms and other noti
Lid only — the system will ignore only noti device tamper button
Learn more about the 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 detector User Manual
Unpair Device| Unpairs the detector, disconnects it from the hub and deletes
its settings
Photo Verification of Alarms in Ajax apps
If the Send photo in case of alarm option is enabled in the MotionCam
settings, detector alarms will be accompanied by photos or animations in Ajax
apps.
To view photos, click on the alert notices feed.
To save the photo, click on the appropriate button.
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.
Each frame of a series of photos can be saved individually. The entire series
can be saved at once or MP4 video.
Features of alarm photo verify MotionCam detectors
Indication
The MotionCam LED indicator may turn red or green, depending on the status of the device.
Indication when pressing the power button
Event | Indication |
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Turning on | Lights up green while the device is turning on |
Turning off | Lights up red, then ee times |
Active detector indication
Event | Indication | Note |
---|---|---|
Connecting the detector to the | Lights up green for a few | |
hub | seconds | |
Hardware error | Flashes red | The detector needs to be repaired, please contact |
Support Service
Alarm or tamper activation| Lights up green for about 1 second|
Battery replacement needed| Slowly lights up/goes out green when an alarm is
raised| For battery replacement procedure, see manual Battery Replacement
Functionality Testing
Ajax security systems can run tests to verify the functionality of connected
devices.
The tests do not start immediately but within 36 s under default settings. The
test start delay depends on the detector polling period settings (see Jeweller
settings section in hub settings).
The tests are available in the detector settings menu (Ajax application
Devices > MotionCam> Settings ) :
- Jeweler Signal Strength Test
- Wings Signal Strength Test
- Detection Zone Test
- Attenuation Test
If any interference is detected or the signal strength is too low to transmit images, the user will receive a push noti“High interference at Wings frequencies”.
Detector Placement
The location of the detector directly affects the efficiency of the security
system.
The location of the MotionCam detector is determined by its distance from the
hub and the presence of any obstacles between the devices hindering the radio
signal transmission: walls, intermediate ge-size objects located in the room.
The device was developed only for indoor use.
Choosing a location to install, consider the orientation of the lens, the viewing angles of the detector and the camera, and the presence of obstacles that obstruct the view. It is recommended to aim the detector lens perpendicular to the intended path of intrusion into the room. Make sure that furniture, house plants, vases, decorative or glass elements do not obstruct the detector.
Choosing a location to install, consider the orientation of the lens, the viewing angles of the detector and the camera, and the presence of obstacles that obstruct the view. It is recommended to aim the detector lens perpendicular to the intended path of intrusion into the room. Make sure that furniture, house plants, vases, decorative or glass elements do not obstruct the detector.
Remember to check the signal strength at the installation site. If the signal strength is low (a single bar), we do not guarantee a stable operation of the security system!
If the detector has low signal strength, take whatever action is possible to improve the quality of communication! At a minimum, relocate the device: repositioning by even 20 cm can signiove the reception quality.
Detector Installation
Before installing the detector, make sure that you have chosen an appropriate location as indicated in this manual.
The recommended height of the installation is 2.4 m. If the detector is not
installed at the recommended height, this will reduce the area of the motion
detection zone and disrupt the operation of the pet immunity function.
Why motion detectors react to animals and how to avoid it
Use the SmartBracket mounting panel to mount the MotionCam detector on a vertical surface or in a corner. SmartBracket has special recesses with bundled screws.
To install the detector:
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Attach the SmartBracket panel to the surface with bundled screws, using at least two To make sure that the tamper reacts to an attempt to dismantle the device, forested corner of the SmartBracket:
Double-sided adhesive tape should be used only for the temporary installation of the detector. The tape dries up over time, which may result in the falling of the detector and triggering of the security system. Moreover, the device may fail if hit. -
. Attach the detector to the mounting panel. As soon the detector is ed in SmartBracket, its LED blinks once to signal that the tamper on the detector has been triggered.
If the detector’s LED doesn’t light up after the device is attached to the SmartBracket, check the tamper status in the Ajax app and then check if it is tightly onto the attachment panel.
Do not install the detector:
- outdoors;
- facing the window to avoid exposing the detector lens to direct sunlight;
- opposite any objects with the rapid change temperature (e.g. opposite electric or gas heaters);
- opposite any moving objects with a temperature close to that of the human body (opposite swaying curtains above the heater);
- in places with fast air circulation (next to fans, open windows or doors);
- near metal objects and mirrors that cause the attenuation or interfere with radio signals;
- inside rooms with temperature and humidity beyond the permissible limits;
- closer than 1 meter to a hub.
Maintenance
Check the operability of the detector on a regular basis. Clean the detector body from dust, cobwebs, and other contaminants as they emerge. Use a soft dry cloth suitable for equipment care.
Do not use substances that contain alcohol, acetone, gasoline or other active
solvents to clean the detector. Wipe the lens very carefully — any scratches
on the plastic may impair the detector sensitivity.
The pre-installed battery ensures up to 4 years of autonomous operation. If
the detector battery is nearly depleted, the security system will send a note
and the LED will smoothly light up and go out when the detector detects any
motion or if the tamper is activated.
What is the MotionCam battery life and what does affect it
Battery Replacement
Technical Specifications
Sensitive element | PIR sensor |
---|---|
Motion detection range | Up to 12 m |
Motion detector viewing angle (H/V) | 88.5°/80° |
Time for motion detection | From 0.3 to 2 m/s |
Image resolution | Up to 640 × 480 pixels |
Number of photos taken when alarm is raised | Up to 5 photos/single alarm |
Infrared illumination for shooting in the dark | Yes |
Pet immunity | Weight up to 20 kg, height up to 50 cm |
Why motion detectors react to animals and how to avoid it >
Tamper protection| Yes
Frequency band| 868.0 – 868.6 MHz or 868.7 – 869.2 MHz,
depending on the sales region
Compatibility| Operates only with and
Hub 2 Hub 2 Plus
CMS compatibility| Motion alarms are transmitted to CMSs that support SIA
(DC-09) and Contact ID protocols.
Maximum RF output power| Up to 20 mW
Radio signal modulation| GFSK
Radio signal range (line-of-sight)| Up to 1,700 m
Power supply| 2 CR123A batteries, 3 V
Battery life| Up to 4 years
Installation| Indoors
Operating temperature range| From 0°C to +40°C (manufacture date up to June 1,
2020)
From -10°C to +40°C (manufacture date from June 1, 2020)
How to e date of a detector or device
Operating humidity| Up to 75%
Overall dimensions| 135 × 70 × 60 mm
Weight| 167 g
Complete Set
- MotionCam
- SmartBracket mounting panel
- 2 CR123A batteries (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 extend to the bundled
battery.
If the device does not function correctly, please contact the Support Service
ed remotely!
Warranty Obligations
User Agreement
Technical support: support@ajax.systems
References
- Why motion detectors react to animals and how to avoid it | Blog Ajax
- Connecting Ajax to CMS
- End user agreement - Ajax Systems
- All Ajax security system devices and detectors
- MotionCam - Motion sensor with photo verification of alarms
- 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 to find out the the Ajax device production date | Ajax Systems Support
- Features of photo verification by MotionCam detectors | Ajax Systems Support
- How to deactivate a device without removing it from the system | Ajax Systems Support
- How to replace MotionCam detector batteries | Ajax Systems Support
- MotionCam battery life and what affects it | 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 Night Mode and how does it work | Ajax Systems Support
- What is Jeweller Signal Strength Test | Ajax Systems Support
- What is temperature compensation in motion detectors | Ajax Systems Support
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