AJAX Systems MotionCam User manual

MotionCam Outdoor User Manual
Updated August 19, 2021
MotionCam Outdoor is a wireless outdoor motion detector with a camera for
alarm verification. Detects movement at a distance of 3 to 15 meters. Has anti-
masking protection, ignores animals when correctly configured and installed.
The detector only works with and . Connecting to other hubs, ReX
range extenders, and ocBridge Plus and uartBridge integration modules is not supported!
MotionCam Outdoor works as part of the Ajax security system by connecting to
the hub via and encrypted radio protocols. The communication
range without obstacles is up to 1,700 meters.
Functional elements
Hub 2 Hub 2 Plus
Jeweller Wings
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1. Hood visor to protect camera and masking sensors from snow and rain
2. Camera
3. LED indicator
4. Motion detector lens
5. Infrared (IR) backlight for taking pictures in the dark
6. SmartBracket mounting plate. To remove the plate, slide it down
The perforated part is necessary to trigger a tamper in case of any attempt to
detach the detector from the surface. Do not detach it!
7. The hole for attaching SmartBracket mounting panel with a screw
8. Power button
9. . Triggers when an attempt is made to detach the detector
from the surface or remove the mount
Tamper button
10. Detector QR code. Is used to connect to the Ajax security system
11. Scrollbar for adjusting the detection range

Operating principle
MotionCam Outdoor is an outdoor motion detector with a camera. IR sensors of
the detector identify intrusions by detecting moving objects with temperatures
close to that of the human body. Visual verification helps you instantly assess
the situation, relieving users of unnecessary anxiety, and security companies —
from false calls of patrols.
In the armed mode, the detector constantly reads signals from infrared (IR)
sensors. When motion is detected, MotionCam Outdoor transmits an alarm to
the hub and signals it by flashing the LED indicator (if indication is enabled).
An alarm is detected if both IR sensors detect a movement. The detector takes
1 to 5 photos at a time (depending on the settings) and transmits them to the
hub. You can enable the Send Photo in Case of Alarm function in the
.
When triggered, the hub activates sirens, starts scenarios, and notifies users
and the security company. In case of an alarm, photos are transmitted to the
monitoring station of the security company and to all users of the system who
have access to the hub’s event feed. All alarms, photos, and events of
MotionCam Outdoor are recorded in the event feed of the Ajax app.
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The detector doesn’t go into the armed mode instantly. The time for switching to armed
mode depends on two factors: exit delays (specified in the detector settings) and the
hub – detector ping interval (Jeweller settings, the default value is 36 seconds). In the
first case, the delay is set by the user. In the second case, the delay is caused by the fact
that the hub notifies the detector about the transition to the armed mode not instantly,
but within one ping interval.
The range of motion detection is set manually — with a scrollbar on the detector
body — and is from 3 to 15 meters. This allows you to accurately set the
detection area and avoid false triggerings on bushes, trees, or other objects.
Users know exactly where motion is detected. The notifications contain the
name of the hub (name of the guarded object), the name of the device, and the
virtual room to which the detector is assigned.
Photo verication of alarms
When the detector is triggered, the built-in MotionCam Outdoor camera can take
1 to 5 images with a resolution of 320 × 176 and up to 3 images with a
resolution of 640 × 352 pixels. The detector has infrared illumination for
shooting in the dark, which is activated only when an alarm is raised.
A series of photos are played back in the app as animation, which allows you to
evaluate the incident in dynamics. Photos are available both in Ajax apps and in

the monitoring station software of the security company. MotionCam Outdoor
uses the radio protocol to transmit photos.
The delivery time of a photo to Ajax apps depends on the selected image
resolution, Jeweller and Wings signal strength, and the internet speed at the
hub. The alarm signal is transmitted in 0.15 seconds.
Photo resolution Delivery time of one photo
320 × 176 (default) Up to 9 seconds
640 × 352 Up to 20 seconds
The table shows the delivery time for one photo when the signal strength
between the hub and MotionCam Outdoor is 2–3 bars and the hub is
connected via Ethernet.
Temperature compensation
The detector perceives a person and other objects as heat spots. The device
monitors these heat spots and, if they move, signals an alarm. MotionCam
Outdoor reacts to the movement of heat spots with the temperature close to
that of the human body.
In the case where the ambient temperature is about the temperature of the
human body, the correct operation of the detector is not guaranteed unless
temperature compensation is applied. Owing to it, the detector identifies
movement over the entire operating temperature range.
Temperature compensation is used in all Ajax motion detectors. This way they
effectively detect movement over the entire operating temperature range of the
detector.
Pet immunity
Wings
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When set up and installed correctly, MotionCam Outdoor ignores animals up to
80 centimeters tall. The detector has two IR sensors and raises an alarm only
when movement is detected by both sensors.
If installed correctly, animals will only enter the detection zone of one of the
detector’s sensors. This way, MotionCam Outdoor eliminates false alarms. And
for additional protection against false alarms, the detector uses the LISA
software algorithm.
Anti-masking system
Masking is an attempt to block the view of the detector by painting over it,
covering it, placing an obstacle in front of the detector’s lens, or otherwise.
MotionCam Outdoor detects the following types of masking:
Masking type Time to alarm,
seconds
Time to restore,
seconds
Obstacle in front of the
detector’s lens (at a distance
7 20
Why motion detectors react to animals and how to avoid it
1. Obstacle in front of the detector’s lens at a distance of up to 10 centimeters
(the limit distance depends on the type of material).
2. Painting over the detector lens.
3. Sticking over the detector lens.

of up to 10 centimeters from
the lens)
Painting over the detector lens 100 20
Sticking over the lens or
detector’s side 100 20
The system informs the users and the monitoring station of the security
company about masking. For additional protection and notification, enable the
reaction of sirens to masking (you can do this in the detector ).
The maximum time of masking detection is 180 seconds (depends on the type
of obstacle and the distance to it).
Note that the anti-masking system is always active and works regardless of the detector
or system security mode.
For additional protection of the camera or the masking detection system from
false alarms on heavy rain or snow, a Hood visor is provided.
Protection against false triggering
Settings
Anti-masking and its implementation in Ajax outdoor detectors

MotionCam Outdoor features two independent IR sensors, the signals of which
are analyzed by a two-stage LISA algorithm. As soon as both IR sensors detect
movement, LISA performs correlation and spectral analysis of the signals, which
allows you to instantly distinguish between real threats and interference.
Correlation analysis
Each time a motion is detected, the LISA algorithm analyzes and compares the
waveforms of two signals in real-time. If the waveforms are similar, the detector
triggers an alarm.
Spectral analysis
When both sensors detect motion, but correlation analysis does not reveal
sufficient similarity of waveforms, LISA compares the frequency components of
the signals from the two sensors.
Sending events to the monitoring station
The Ajax security system can transmit alarms to the central monitoring station
(CMS) in such protocol formats as Sur-Gard (ContactID), SIA DC-09, and other
proprietary protocols. A complete list of supported protocols is .
The device ID and the loop (zone) number can be found in . Note that
photos are sent to the monitoring station of the security company only if the
CMS software supports the transmission of photo verifications. The list of
CMSs that support Ajax photo verification is .
Photo verifications are available in the without additional setup.
Adding to the system
The detector is incompatible with Hub and Hub Plus hubs, ReX radio signal range
extender, third-party security central units, as well as ocBridge Plus and uartBridge
available here
Which CMSs can the Ajax security system be connected to
its states
available here
Ajax PRO Desktop CMS

integration modules.
Before adding a device
Only a user or PRO with administrator rights can add a device to the hub.
How to add MotionCam Outdoor to the system
To make sure MotionCam Outdoor is connected to the hub, the detector must be located
at the same secured facility as the system (within the range of the hub’s radio network).
The detector connected to the hub will appear in the list of hub devices in the
Ajax app. Updating the statuses of devices in the list depends on the Jeweller
1. Install the . Create an . Add a hub to the app and create at
least one virtual room.
Ajax app account
2. Make sure that the hub is on and has access to the internet (via Ethernet
cable, Wi-Fi, and/or mobile network). You can do this in the Ajax app or by
checking the hub logo on the faceplate. The logo should light up white or
green if the hub is connected to the network.
3. Make sure the hub is disarmed and does not start updates by checking its
status in the Ajax app.
Types of accounts and their rights
1. Open the . If your account has access to multiple hubs, select the
one to which you want to add MotionCam Outdoor.
Ajax app
2. Go to the Devices tab and click Add Device.
3. Name the detector, scan or type in the QR code (placed on the detector body
and the packaging), select a room and a group (if is enabled).group mode
4. Click Add; the countdown will begin.
5. Switch on the device by holding the power button for 3 seconds.

settings; the default value is 36 seconds.
If the connection fails, try again in 5 seconds. Note that if the maximum number
of devices has already been added to the hub ( ),
you will be notified when you try to add a new one.
MotionCam Outdoor only works with one hub. When connected to a new hub,
the detector stops sending commands to the old hub. Once added to a new hub,
MotionCam Outdoor is not removed from the device list of the old hub. This
must be done through the Ajax app.
Icons
The icons represent some of MotionCam Outdoor statuses. You can see them in
the Devices tab in the Ajax app.
Icon Value
Jeweller signal strength — displays the signal strength between the hub and the
detector
MotionCam Outdoor battery level
Malfunction detected. A list and description are available in the detector states
The detector operates in Always Active mode
Entry and/or exit delay is enabled
MotionCam Outdoor will work when Night Mode is enabled
MotionCam Outdoor has detected motion
MotionCam Outdoor is temporarily disabled
depending on the hub model
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MotionCam Outdoor has been disabled due to the exceeding of the number of alarms
MotionCam Outdoor has temporarily disabled tamper triggering events
States
The states include information about the device and its operating parameters.
The states of MotionCam Outdoor can be found in the Ajax app:
Parameter Value
Malfunction
Clicking on opens the MotionCam Outdoor
malfunctions list.
The field is displayed if a malfunction is
detected
Temperature
Detector temperature, which is measured on the
processor and changes gradually.
Acceptable error between value in the app and
room temperature: 2–4°C
Jeweller Signal Strength
Signal strength between the hub and
MotionCam Outdoor. Recommended values —
2-3 bars.
Jeweller is a protocol for transmitting
MotionCam Outdoor events and alarms
Battery Charge The battery charge level of the device:
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1. Go to the Devices tab.
2. Select MotionCam Outdoor from the list.
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Battery low

When the batteries are discharged, the Ajax
apps and the security company will receive
appropriate notifications.
After sending a low battery notification, the
detector can work for up to 2 months.
Lid
The status of the detector’s tamper that
responds to detachment or removal attempts:
Delay When Entering, s
Delay time when entering (5 to 120 seconds).
Delay when entering (alarm activation delay) is
the time the user has to disarm the security
system after entering the secured area
Delay When Leaving, s
Delay time when leaving (5 to 120 seconds).
Delay when leaving (arming delay) is the time
the user has to leave the secured area after
arming
Connection
Connection status between the hub and the
MotionCam Outdoor detector:
Wings Signal Strength Wings signal strength between the hub and
MotionCam Outdoor. Recommended values —
2-3 bars.
How the battery charge is displayed
Battery life calculator
Opened
Closed
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Online — the detector is connected
Offline — no connection to the detector

Wings is a protocol for transmitting MotionCam
Outdoor photo verification in case of an alarm
Camera
MotionCam Outdoor camera status:
Sensitivity
Sensitivity level of the motion detector:
Anti-masking
Detector masking state:
Always Active
If active, the detector is always in the armed
mode and detects motion
Temporary Deactivation Shows the status of the device temporary
deactivation function:
Online — camera is enabled and can take
photos
Offline — there is no connection with the
detector camera on Wings frequencies
Low
Medium
High
Alarm — masking detected
On — the anti-masking system is on
Off — the anti-masking system is off
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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 hub administrator has entirely
excluded the detector from the system. The
device does not execute system commands
and does not report alarms or other events

Firmware Detector firmware version
ID Detector ID. Also available on the QR code on
the detector body and the packaging
Device № Number of the device loop (zone)
Settings
Note that the motion detection range is set using a switch on the detector body.
To change the detector settings in the Ajax app:
Settings Value
First field
Detector name. Displayed in the list of hub
devices, SMS text, and in notifications in the
event feed.
To change the detector name, click on the
pencil icon .
The name can contain up to 12 Cyrillic
characters or up to 24 Latin characters
Room Selecting the virtual room to which the
MotionCam Outdoor is assigned. The name of
By number of alarms — the device is
automatically disabled when the number of
alarms is exceeded (specified in the
settings).
The feature is configured in the Ajax PRO
app
Devices Auto Deactivation
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1. Go to the Devices tab.
2. Select MotionCam Outdoor from the list.
3. Go to Settings by clicking on the gear icon .
4. Set the parameters.
5. Click Back to save the new settings.

the room is displayed in the SMS text and in
notifications in the event feed
Sensitivity
Sensitivity level of the motion detector.
The choice depends on the type of object, the
presence of potential sources of false alarms,
and the protected area:
The sensitivity level is selected based on the
results of the . If
during the test the detector doesn’t react to
motion in 5 cases out of 5, the sensitivity can
be increased
Anti-masking
When this option is enabled, MotionCam
Outdoor detects masking
Always Active
If active, the detector is always in the armed
mode and detects motion
Alarm LED indication
Allows you to disable the flashing of the
detector LED in case of alarm, tamper
triggering, or masking detection
Image resolution Selecting the image resolution (in pixels):
Low — there are likely sources of false
alarms in the protected area. For example,
tall bushes.
Medium (default value) — recommended
value, suitable for most objects. Do not
change it if the detector is working correctly.
High — there is no interference in the
protected area, the maximum detection
range and speed of alarm detection are
important. For example, if the detector is
installed in a narrow passage.
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320 × 176
640 × 352

The higher the resolution, the more detailed the
image is. However, keep in mind that high
resolution will increase the delivery time of
photos to the hub
Send photo in case of alarm
Selecting the number of photos in case of
alarm:
Alarms with photo verification
Selecting the number of alarms that are
accompanied by photos. You can specify 1 to
10 alarms or set up the transmission of a photo
each time the device is triggered.
The limit is reset once the security system is
disarmed.
The setting is available only when the Always
Active option is disabled. In this mode, the
detector will always transmit photos in case of
alarm
Delay When Entering, s
Delay time when entering (5 to 120 seconds).
Delay when entering (alarm activation delay) is
the time the user has to disarm the security
system after entering the secured area
Delay When Leaving, s Delay time when leaving (5 to 120 seconds).
Delay when leaving (arming delay) is the time
the user has to leave the secured area after
arming
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No photo
1 photo
Series of 2
Series of 3
Series of 4 (only available at 320 × 176
resolution)
Series of 5 (only available at 320 × 176
resolution)
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Delays in Night Mode
If active, the delays when entering and leaving
apply to the Night Mode.
The field is displayed and active if delays are
enabled, as well as the Arm in Night Mode
feature
Arm in Night Mode
If active, the detector switches to the armed
mode when Night Mode is enabled
Alert with a siren if motion is detected
If active, added to the system are
activated when motion is detected by the
MotionCam Outdoor detector
Alert with a siren if masking is detected
If active, added to the system are
activated when the sensors of the MotionCam
Outdoor detector are masked.
The field is displayed and active if the Anti-
masking option is enabled
Jeweller Signal Strength Test
Switches the detector to the Jeweller signal
strength test mode.
The test checks the signal strength between the
hub and the detector at Jeweller frequencies 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 masking and determines the
optimum installation place.
4 test types are supported:
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sirens
sirens
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Upper sensor of the detector

Wings Signal Strength Test
Switches the detector to the Wings signal
strength test mode.
The test checks the signal strength between the
hub and the detector at Wings frequencies to
determine the optimum installation place
Signal Attenuation Test
Switches the detector to the signal attenuation
test mode.
The test decreases or increases the radio
transmitter power to simulate a change in the
environment to check the stability of
communication between the detector and the
hub
Temporary Deactivation
Allows the user to disconnect the device
without removing it from the system. Two
options are available:
The system can also automatically deactivate
devices when the set number of alarms is
exceeded
Lower sensor of the detector
Masking sensors
All motion sensors together
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Entirely — the device will not execute
commands or participate in automation
scenarios. The system will ignore device
alarms and other notifications
Lid only — the system will ignore
notifications about the triggering of the
device tamper only
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User Manual Opens the MotionCam Outdoor User Manual in
the Ajax app
Unpair Device Unpairs the detector, disconnects it from the
hub, and deletes its settings
Photo verication of alarms in Ajax apps
If the Send photo in case of alarm option is enabled for MotionCam Outdoor,
alarms in Ajax apps will be accompanied by a series of photos (the number
depends on the settings). To view the photos, click on the alarm notification in
the events feed.
A series of photos are played back in the application as animation, so the user is
able to evaluate the unfolding of the incident over time.

To save a series of photos, click on the button highlighted in the screenshot. You
can save each frame individually (in JPEG format) or the entire series (in GIF or
MP4 format).
Indication
The MotionCam Outdoor LED indicator may light up red or green, depending on
the status of the detector.
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