AJAX StreetSiren Wireless Outdoor Alerting Device User Manual
- June 4, 2024
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AJAX StreetSiren Wireless Outdoor Alerting Device
StreetSiren is a wireless outdoor alerting device with a sound volume of up to 113 dB. Equipped with a bright LED frame and pre-installed battery, StreetSiren can be quickly installed, set up, and operate autonomously up to 5 years.
Connecting to the Ajax security system via the secured Jeweller radio
protocol,StreetSiren communicates with the hub at a distance of up to 1,500 m
in line of sight.
The device is set up via the Ajax apps for iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows.
The system notifies users of all events through push notifications, SMS, and
calls (if activated).
StreetSiren operates with Ajax only and does not support connecting via uartBridge or Oxbridge Plus integration modules.
The Ajax security system can be connected to a central monitoring station of a security company.
Buy street siren StreetSiren
Functional elements
- LED frame
- Light indicator
- Siren buzzer behind the metal net
- SmartBracket attachment panel
- External power supply connection terminals
- QR code
- On/off button
- Place of fixing the SmartBracket panel with a screw
Operating Principle
StreetSiren significantly improves the efficiency of the security system.With
a high probability, its loud alarm signal and light indication is sufficient
to attract the attention of neighbors and deter intruders.
The siren can be seen and heard from far away due to the powerful buzzer and
bright LED. When installed properly, it is hard to dismount and switch off the
actuated siren: its body is sturdy, the metal net protects the buzzer, the
power supply is autonomous, and the on/off button is locked during the alarm.
StreetSiren is equipped with a tamper button and an accelerometer. The tamper
button is triggered when the device body is opened, and the accelerometer is
activated when someone’s try to move or dismount the device.
Connecting
Before starting the connection:
- Following the hub user guide, install the Ajax app . Create an account, add the hub, and create at least one room.
- Switch on the hub and check the internet connection (via Ethernet cable and/or GSM network).
- Make sure that the hub is disarmed and does not update by checking its status in the Ajax app.
Only users with administrator rights can pair the device with the hub
Pairing the device with the hub:
- Select Add Device in the Ajax app.
- Name the device, scan or type the QR code (located on the detector body and packaging), and select the location room.
- Tap Add — the countdown will start.
- Switch on the device by holding the power button for 3 seconds.
The on/off button is recessed into the body of the siren and quite tight, you can use a thin solid object to press it.
For detecting and pairing to occur, the device should be located within the coverage of the wireless network of the hub (at the same protected object). The connection request is transmitted briey: at the moment of switching on the device.
StreetSiren switches off automatically after failing to connect to the hub. To
retry the connection, you do not need to switch it off. If the device has
already been assigned to another hub, switch it off and follow the standard
pairing procedure.
The device connected to the hub appears in the list of devices in the app. The
update of the detector statuses in the list depends on the device ping
interval set in the hub settings (the default value is 36 seconds).
Please note that only 10 sirens can be connected to one hub
Icons
Icons display some of the StreetSiren states. You can view them in the Ajax
app, in the Devices menu.
| Icon | Value |
|---|---|
| Shows Jeweller signal strength between the hub/range extender and |
StreetSiren
The recommended value is 2-3 bars
| Battery charge level
How battery charge is displayed in Ajax apps
| Displayed if the device is working via a radio signal range
extender
| StreetSiren is temporarily off
| StreetSiren tamper triggering events are temporarily disabled
States
Siren states can be found in the Ajax app:
- Go to the Devices tab.
- Select StreetSiren from the list.
Settings
To change the StreetSiren settings in the Ajax app:
- Select the hub if you have several of them or if you are using the PRO app.
- Go to the Devices tab.
- Select StreetSiren in the list.
- Go to Settings by clicking on the.
- Set the required parameters.
- Click Back to save the new settings.
Siren beep settings
Setting up the processing of detector alarms
Through the Ajax app, you can configure which detector alarms can activate the siren. This can help to avoid situations when the security system notifies of the LeaksProtect detector alarm or any other device alarm. The parameter is adjusted in the detector or device settings:
- Sign in to the Ajax app.
- Go to the Devices menu.
- Select the detector or device.
- Go to its settings and set the necessary parameters for activating the siren.
Setting the tamper alarm response
The siren can respond to the tamper alarm of devices and detectors. The option
is disabled by default. Note that the tamper reacts to the opening and closing
of the body even if the system is not armed!
What is a tamper
For the siren to respond to tamper triggering, in Ajax app:
- Go to the Devices menu.
- Select the hub and go to its settings .
- Select the Service menu.
- Go to Siren Settings.
- Enable the Alert with a siren if the hub or detector lid is open option.
Setting the response to pressing the panic button in the Ajax app
The siren can respond to pressing the panic button in Ajax apps. Note that the panic button can be pressed even if the system is disarmed!
For the siren to respond to pressing the panic button:
- Go to the Devices menu.
- Select the hub and go to its settings .
- Select the Service menu.
- Go to Siren Settings.
- Enable the Alert with a siren if in-app panic button is pressed option.
Setting the siren after-alarm indication
The siren can inform about triggerings in armed system by means of LED indication.
The option functions as follows:
- The system registers the alarm.
- The siren plays an alarm (duration and volume depend on settings).
- The lower right corner of the siren LED frame blinks twice (about once every 3 seconds) until the system is disarmed.
Thanks to this feature, system users and security companies patrols can understand that the alarm has occurred.
The siren after-alarm indication does not work for always active detectors, if the detector was triggered when the system was disarmed.
To enable the siren after-alarm indication, in Ajax PRO app
- Go to siren settings:
- Hub → Settings → Service → Siren Settings
- Specify what events the sirens will inform about by double blinking before the security system is disarmed:
- Confirmed alarm
- Unconfirmed alarm
- Lid opening
- Select the sirens needed. Go back to Siren Settings. The set parameters will be saved.
- Click Back. All values will be applied.
StreetSiren with firmware version 3.72 and later supports this function.
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 sirens and setting up
opening detectors.
Learn more about Chime
Chime is supported by StreetSiren with firmware version 3.73.1.0 and later.
Siren settings
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Go to the Devices menu.
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Select the siren.
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Go to its settings by clicking the gear icon in the upper right corner.
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Go to the Beeps Settings menu.
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Scroll down and enable the Chime on opening option in the Beep when disarmed category.
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Set the volume of the notifications. 3 options are available:
- Quiet (88 dB at a distance of 1 m).
- Loud (94 dB at a distance of 1 m).
- Very loud (112 dB at a distance of 1 m).
The specified Beep volume also applies to the volume of siren notifications when arming/disarming and for the entry/exit delays.
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Click Back to save the settings.
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Repeat steps 2–7 for other sirens on which you want to enable the notifications.
Detectors settings
- Go to the Devices menu.
- Select the detector.
- Go to its settings by clicking the gear icon in the upper right corner.
- Go to the Chime Settings menu.
- Select the events to be notified by the siren:
- If a door or a window is open.
- If an external contact is open (available if the External Contact option is enabled).
- Select the chime sound (siren tone): 1 to 4 short beeps. Once selected, the Ajax app will play the sound.
- Click Back to save the settings.
- Repeat steps 2–7 for other detectors on which you need to enable the notifications.
Indication
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 polling period (the Jeweller menu settings in hub settings).
Volume Level Test
Jeweller Signal Strength Test
Attenuation Test
Installing
The location of the siren depends on its remoteness from the hub, and
obstacles hindering the radio signal transmission: walls, floors, large
objects.
Check the Jeweller signal strength at the installation location
If the signal level is low (one bar), we cannot guarantee stable operation of the detector. Take all possible measures to improve the quality of the signal. At least, move the detector: even a 20 cm shift can significantly improve the quality of signal reception.
If the detector has low or unstable signal strength even after moving, use a radio signal range extender.
StreetSiren is protected from dust/moisture (IP54 class), which means it can be placed outdoors. The recommended installation height is 2.5 meters and higher.
Such a height hinders access to the device for intruders.
When installing and using the device, follow the general electrical safety
rules for electrical appliances, as well as the requirements of regulatory
legal acts on electrical safety.
It is strictly prohibited to disassemble the device under voltage! Do not use the device with a damaged power cord.
Mounting
Before mounting StreetSiren, make sure that you have selected the optimal location and it is in compliance with the guidelines of this manual!
Installation process
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If you are going to use an external power supply (12 V), drill a hole for the wire in SmartBracket. Before installation, make sure that there the wire insulation is not damaged!
You need to drill a hole in the mounting panel to lead out the external power supply wire. -
Fix SmartBracket to the surface with bundled screws. If using any other attaching hardware, make sure that they do not damage or deform the panel.
Using the double-sided adhesive tape is not recommended either for a temporary nor permanent fixing. -
Put StreetSiren on the SmartBracket panel and turn it clockwise. Fix the device with a screw. Fixing the siren to the panel with a screw makes it dificult for intruders to remove the device quickly.
Do not install the siren:
- near metal objects and mirrors (they can interfere with the RF signal and cause it to fade);
- in the places were its sound can be mufied;
- closer than 1 m from the hub.
Maintenance
Check the operational capability of StreetSiren regularly. Clean the siren body from dust, spider web, and other contaminants as they appear. Use a soft dry napkin suitable for tech equipment.
Do not use any substances containing alcohol, acetone, gasoline, and other
active solvents to clean the detector.
StreetSiren can operate up to 5 years from pre-installed batteries (with the
detector ping interval of 1 minute) or approximately 5 hours of constant
signaling with buzzer. When the battery is low, the security system notifies
the user, and the LED frame corner smoothly lights up and goes out when
arming/disarming or when the alarm goes off, including dismounting or
unauthorized opening.
How long Ajax devices operate on batteries, and what affects this Battery Replacement
Tech specs
| Type of notification | Sound and light (LEDs) |
|---|
Sound notification volume
| 85 dB to 113 dB at a distance of 1 m (adjustable)
Operating frequency of the piezo annunciator| 3.5 ± 0.5 kHz
Protection against dismounting| Accelerometer
Radio communication protocol
| Jeweller
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 , and radio signal range
extenders
Maximum RF output power| Up to 25 mW
Modulation of the signal| GFSK
Radio signal range| Up to 1,500 m (any obstacles absent)
Power supply| 4 × CR123A, 3 V
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Battery life| Up to 5 years
External supply| 12 V, 1.5 A DC
Body protection level| IP54
Installation method| Indoors/outdoors
Operating temperature range| From -25°С to +50°С
Operating humidity| Up to 95%
Overall dimensions| 200 × 200 × 51 mm
Weight| 528 g
Service life| 10 years
Certification
| Security Grade 2, Environmental Class III in conformity with the requirements of EN 50131- 1, EN 50131-4, EN 50131-5-3
Compliance with standards
Complete Set
- StreetSiren
- SmartBracket mounting panel
- Battery CR123A (pre-installed) — 4 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 to the pre-installed battery.
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References
- 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
- Software | Ajax Systems
- Warranty - Ajax Systems
- How to enable and configure group mode in the Ajax security system | Ajax Systems Support
- How battery charge is displayed in Ajax apps | Ajax Systems Support
- What is a tamper | Ajax Systems Support
- What is Volume Level Test | 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 replace batteries in StreetSiren? | 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 Night Mode and how does it 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