AJAX Transmitter Wireless Module User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- ajax
Table of Contents
- AJAX Transmitter Wireless Module
- Functional Elements
- Operation procedure
- Connecting to the hub
- How to connect the Transmitter to the hub
- States
- Settings
- How to set Chime
- Transmitter settings
- Indication
- Performance testing
- Connection of the Module to the wired detector
- Maintenance and Battery Replacement
- Tech Specs
- Compliance with standards
- Warranty
- User Agreement
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
AJAX Transmitter Wireless Module
The transmitter is a module for connecting third-party detectors to the Ajax security system. It transmits alarms and warns about the activation of the external detector tamper and it is equipped with own accelerometer, which protects it from dismounting. It runs on batteries and can supply power to the connected detector. Transmitter operates within the Ajax security system, by connecting via the protected Jeweller protocol to the hub It is not intended to use the device in third-party systems.
- Not compatible with the uartBridge or ocBridge Plus
- The communication range can be up to 1,600 meters provided that there are no obstacles and the case is removed.
- The transmitter is set up via a mobile application for iOS and Android-based smartphones.
Buy integration module Transmitter
Functional Elements
- QR code with the device registration key.
- Batteries contacts.
- LED indicator.
- ON/OFF button.
- Terminals for detector power supply, alarm and tamper signals.
Operation procedure
The transmitter is designed to connect third-party wired sensors and devices to the Ajax security system. The integration module receives information about alarms and tampers activation through the wires connected to the clamps. Transmitters can be used to connect panic and medical buttons, indoor and outdoor motion detectors, as well as opening, vibration, breaking, are, gas, leakage and other wired detectors. The type of alarm is indicated in the settings of the Transmitter. The text of notifications about alarms and events of the connected device, as well as event codes transmitted to the central monitoring panel of the security company (CMS) depend on the selected type.
A total of 5 types of devices are available
- The transmitter has 2 pairs of wired zones: alarm and tamper.
- A separate pair of terminals ensure power supply to the external detector from the module batteries with 3.3 V.
Connecting to the hub
Before starting connection
- Following the hub instruction recommendations, install the Ajax application on your smartphone. Create an account, add the hub to the application, and create at least one room.
- Go to the Ajax application.
- Switch on the hub and check the internet connection (via Ethernet cable and/or GSM network).
- Ensure that the hub is disarmed and does not start updates by checking its status in the mobile application.
- Only users with administrative privileges can add the device to the hub
How to connect the Transmitter 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 (by pressing on/off button for 3 seconds).
For the detection and interfacing to occur, the device should be located within the coverage area 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 time of switching on the device. If the connection to the Ajax hub failed, the Transmitter will switch off after 6 seconds. You may repeat the connection attempt then. The Transmitter connected to the hub will appear in the list of devices of the hub in the application. Update of device statuses in the list depends on the device inquiry time set in the hub settings, with the default value – 36 seconds.
States
The states screen contains information about the device and its current parameters. The statuses of the Transmitter and the device connected to it can be found in the Ajax app:
- Go to the Devices – tab.
- Select Transmitter from the list.
Parameter | Value |
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Temperature
| The temperature of the device. Measured on the processor and changes gradually. Displayed in 1°C increment.
The acceptable error between the value in the app and temperature at the installation site: 2–4°C
Jeweler Signal Strength
| Signal strength between the hub/range extender and the Transmitter.
We recommend installing the detector in places where the signal strength is 2–3 bars
Connection
| Connection status between the hub/range extender and device:
The online — device is connected with the hub/range extender
The offline — device has lost connection with the hub/range extender
ReX range extender name
| Indicates if Transmitter is connected via a radio
signal range extender
Battery Charge
| The battery level of the device. Displayed as a percentage
How battery charge is displayed in Ajax ap ps
Lid| Device tamper zone status
|
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 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 delay when leaving
Night mode Delay When Entering, sec
| The time of Delay When Entering in the Night mode. Delay when entering (alarm activation delay) is the time you have to disarm the security system after entering the premises.
What is delay when entering
Night mode When Leaving, sec
| The time of Delay When Leaving in the Night mode. Delay when leaving (alarm activation delay) is the time you have to exit the premises after the security system is armed.
What is delay when leaving
External sensor state
(displayed when the detector is in bistable mode only)
| Displays the status of the connected detector alarm zone. Two statuses are available:
OK — the state of the connected detector contacts is normal
Alert — the connected detector contacts are in alarm mode (closed if the type of contacts is normally open (NO); open if the type of contacts is normally closed (NC))
Alert if Moved
| It turns on the built-in accelerometer, detecting device movement
Always Active
| When this option is enabled, the integration module is constantly armed and notifies about the connected detector alarms
Learn more
Settings
To change the Transmitter settings in the Ajax app:
- Go to the Devices – tab.
- Select Transmitter from the list.
- Go to Settings by clicking on the .
- Set the required parameters.
- Click Back to save the new settings.
Setting | Value |
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First field
| Detector name that can be changed. The name is displayed in the text of SMS and notifications in the event feed.
The name can contain up to 12 Cyrillic characters or up to 24 Latin characters
Room
| Selecting the virtual room to which Transmitter is assigned. The name of the room is displayed in the text of SMS and notifications in the event feed
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 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 delay when leaving
Arm in Night Mode
| If active, the detector connected to the integration module will switch to
the armed mode when using the Night mode
Night mode Delay When Entering, sec| The time of Delay When Entering in the
Night mode. Delay when entering (alarm activation delay) is the time you have
to disarm the security system after entering the premises.
What is delay when entering
Night mode Delay When Leaving, sec
| The time of Delay When Leaving in the Night mode. Delay when leaving (alarm activation delay) is the time you have to exit the premises after the security system is armed.
What is delay when leaving
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Detector power supply
| 3.3 V power-on for wired detector:
Always enabled — use if problems are observed in the “Disabled if hub is not armed” power mode of the external detector. If the security system is armed in pulse mode, signals on the ALARM terminal are processed no more than once every three minutes and always processed in the bistable mode.
Disabled if disarmed — the module powers off the external detector if disarmed and does not process signals from the ALARM terminal.
Once the detector is armed, the power supply resumes, but the detector alarms are ignored for the first 8 seconds.
Always Disabled — Transmitter does not use energy to power an external detector. Signals from the ALARM terminal are processed in both pulse and bistable modes.
If the Always Active mode is enabled, the external detector power supply is on in the Always Active or Disabled if not Armed modes only, regardless of the security system status.
External Detector Contact Status
| Selection of the external detector normal status:
Normally opened (NO) Normally closed (NC)
External Detector Type
| Selection of the external detector type:
Bistable Pulse
How to set Chime
Chime is a sound signal that indicates the triggering of the opening detectors when the system is disarmed. The feature is used, for example, in stores, to notify employees that someone has entered the building. Notifications are configured in two stages: setting up opening detectors and setting up sirens.
Learn more about Chime
Transmitter settings
Before setting up the Chime feature, make sure that a wired opening detector is connected to Transmitter and the following options have been configured in the detector settings in the Ajax app:
- Detector power supply
- External Detector Contact Status
- External Detector Type
- Type of event
- Tamper status
- Go to the Devices – menu.
- Select the Transmitter.
- Go to its settings by clicking the gear icon in the upper right corner.
- Go to the Chime Settings menu.
- Select siren notification for the event If external contact is open.
- Select the chime sound: 1 to 4 beeps. Once selected, the Ajax app will play the sound.
- Click Back to save the settings.
- Set up the required siren.
How to set up a siren for Chime
Indication
Event | Indication |
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The Module is switched on and registered | The LED lights up when the ON button |
is briefly pressed.
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Registration failed
| LED blinks for 4 seconds with an interval of 1 second, then blinks 3 times rapidly (and automatically switches OFF).
The Module is deleted from the list of hub devices
| LED blinks for 1 minute with an interval of 1 second, then blinks 3 times
rapidly (and automatically switches OFF).
The Module has received an alarm/tamper signal| The LED lights up for 1
second.
Batteries are discharged
| Smoothly lights up and goes out when the detector or tamper is activated.
Performance testing
The 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 hub settings).
- Jeweler Signal Strength Test
- Attenuation Test
Connection of the Module to the wired detector
The location of the Transmitter determines its remoteness from the hub and the presence of any obstacles between the devices hindering the radio signal transmission: walls, inserted doors, or large-size objects located within the room.
- Check the signal strength level at the installation location
If the signal level is one division, we cannot guarantee stable operation of the security system. Take possible measures to improve the quality of the signal! As a minimum, moving the device — even a 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 radio signal range extender ReX.
The Transmitter should be encased inside the wired detector case. The Module requires a space with the following minimum dimensions: 110 × 41 × 24 mm. If the installation of the Transmitter within the detector case is impossible, then any available radiotransparent case could be used.
- Connect the Transmitter to the detector through the NC/NO contacts (choose the relevant setting in the application) and COM.
- The maximum cable length for connecting the sensor is 150 m (24 AWG twisted pair).
- The value may vary when using different types of cable.
The function of the Transmitter’s terminals
- + — : power supply output (3.3 V)
- ALARM: alarm terminals
- TAMP: tamper terminals
IMPORTANT: Do not connect external power to the Transmitter’s power outputs. This may damage the device.
- Secure the Transmitter in the case. Plastic bars are included in the installation kit. It is recommendable to install the Transmitter on them.
Do not install the Transmitter
- Near metal objects and mirrors (they can shield the radio signal and lead to its attenuation).
- Closer than 1 meter to a hub.
Maintenance and Battery Replacement
The device does not require maintenance when mounted in the housing of a wired sensor.
How long do Ajax devices operate on batteries, and what affects this Battery Replacement
Tech Specs
Connecting a detector | ALARM and TAMPER (NO/NC) terminals |
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Mode for processing alarm signals from the detector |
Pulse or Bistable
Power| 3 × CR123A, 3V batteries
Capability to power the connected detector| Yes, 3.3V
Protection from dismounting| Accelerometer
Frequency band| 868.0–868.6 MHz or 868.7 – 869.2 MHz, depends
on sales region
Compatibility
| Operates only with all Ajax hubs , and range
extenders
Maximum RF output power| Up to 20 mW
Modulation| GFSK
Communication range| Up to 1,600 m (any obstacles absent)
Ping interval for the connection with the receiver| 12–300 sec
Operating temperature| From –25°С to +50°С
Operating humidity| Up to 75%
Dimensions| 100 × 39 × 22 mm
Weight| 74 g
Service life| 10 years
Compliance with standards
Complete Set
- Transmitter
- Battery CR123A — 3 pcs
- 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 tom 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
- End user agreement - Ajax Systems
- All Ajax security system devices and detectors
- All Ajax security system devices and detectors
- All Ajax security system devices and detectors
- Security system control panels | Ajax Systems
- Signal range extenders in the security system | Ajax Systems
- Transmitter — Module for integrating the Ajax into another system
- uartBridge — Module for Ajax devices integration with third-party wireless alarms systems
- 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 set up the Always active operation mode | 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 Transmitter | Ajax Systems Support
- Jeweller radio protocol: technology and capabilities | Ajax Systems Support
- What is Signal Attenuation Test | Ajax Systems Support
- What is Delay When Entering/Leaving | Ajax Systems Support
- What is Chime, and how does this function work | Ajax Systems Support
- What is Chime, and how does this function work | Ajax Systems Support
- What is Jeweller Signal Strength Test | Ajax Systems Support
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