AJAX Systems MotionCam User manual

MotionCam User Manual
Updated March 20, 2021
MotionCam is a wireless motion detector with visual alarm verication for 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
to transmit alarms and events, and Wings to transmit photos. Wireless coverage may
reach up 1,700 m line-of-sight.
The detector is compatible only with or . Connection to , , radio signal
range extender, and integration modules is not supported!
The detector is congured via iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows-based . Users are
alerted of all alarms and events via push notications, SMS, and calls (if enabled).
The Ajax security system can be used for self-reliant monitoring, or can be connected to a
security company’s central monitoring station.
Functional Elements
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
function makes the detector effective inside premises with temperature 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 noties the user and the security company.
MotionCam uses radio protocol to transmit alarms and events to the hub.
The built-in MotionCam camera can take from 1 to 5 shots with the resolution of 320×240 and
up to 3 shots with the 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
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Buy MotionCam motion detector featuring visual alarm verication
1. LED indicator
2. Motion detector lens
3. Infrared illumination for shooting in the dark
4. Camera
5. SmartBracket mounting panel (the perforated part is necessary for tamper activation in case
of an attempt to detach the detector from the surface)
6. Tamper button
7. Power button
8. QR code
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compensation
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available both in Ajax apps and on the Central Monitoring Station software of the security
company. MotionCam uses 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:
Please note that only a user with admin permissions can add devices to the hub.
To connect the detector:
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.
Parameter Value
Temperature Detector temperature. Measured on the processor and
changes gradually
Jeweller Signal Strength The strength of the signal for transmitting alarms and
events between the hub and the detector
Battery Charge Battery level of the device. Two states available:
1. Turn on the hub and check the Internet connection (via Ethernet cable and/or GSM network).
2. Install the on your smartphone. Create an account, add the hub to the app, and
create at least one room.
Ajax app
3. Check the status of the hub in the app to make sure it is disarmed and is not updating.
1. In the Ajax mobile app, tap Add Device.
2. 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.
3. Click Add. The countdown will start.
4. 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.
1. Ajax app Devices MotionCam

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
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
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 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 temporary deactivation
function:
Firmware Detector rmware version
ID Device ID
Settings
You can adjust the device parameters in the settings section:
Settings Value
First eld Detector name (editable)
Room The virtual room to which the device can be assigned
Sensitivity
MotionCam detector has three sensitivity levels:
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 requires 24/7
monitoring.
Image resolution
MotionCam takes photos with the following resolutions:
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cation
MotionCam can take photos every time alarm is raised or
only while rst 1 to 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
Delay When Leaving, sec Selecting the delay time when exiting. Delay when exiting
(alarm activation delay) is the time you have to exit the
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Battery discharged
How battery charge is displayed in Ajax apps
What is delay when entering
What is delay when leaving
No — the device operates normally and transmits all
events.
Lid only — the hub administrator has disabled
notications 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
(specied in the settings for Devices Auto
Deactivation). The feature is congured in the Ajax
PRO app.
1. Ajax app Devices MotionCam Settings
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
160 × 120
320 × 240
640 × 480
What is delay when entering

room after arming the security system
Delays in Night Mode
Activation of the delay when Night mode is enabled
Arm in Night Mode
If active, the detector switches to the armed mode when
night mode is enabled
Alarm LED indication
Allows you to disable the ashing of the LED indicator
during an alarm. Available for devices with rmware
version 5.55.0.0 or higher
Alert with a siren if motion is detected If active, added to the systemare activatedwhen
motion is detected.
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, and helps to determine the optimum
installation place
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, 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
Attenuation Test
Switches the detector into the signal attenuation test
mode
Temporary Deactivation
Allows the user to disconnect the device without removing
it from the system.
Two options are available:
The system can also automatically disable devices when
the set number of alarms is exceeded.
User Guide Opens the detector User Manual
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 in the MotionCam settings, detector alarms
will be accompanied by photos or animations in Ajax apps.
To view photos, click on the alert notication in the events feed.
To save the photo, click on the appropriate button.
What is delay when leaving
What is night mode
What is night mode
How to nd the rmware version or the ID of
the detector or device?
sirens
What is Signal Strength Test
What is Detection Zone Test
What is Attenuation Test
Entirely— the device will not execute system
commands or participate in automation scenarios, and
the system will ignore device alarms and other
notications
Lid only— the system will ignore only notications
about the triggering of the device tamper button
Learn more about temporary deactivation of
devices
Learn more about auto deactivation of
devices

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.
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
Turning on Lights up green while the device is turning on
Turning off Lights up red, then ashes three times
Active detector indication
Event Indication Note
Connecting the detector to the hub Lights up green for a few seconds
Hardware error Flashes red
The detector needs to be repaired,
please
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
Features of alarm photo verication by MotionCam detectors
contact Support
Service
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 ) :
If any interference is detected or the signal strength is too low to transmit images, the user will
receive a push notication “High interference at Wings frequencies”.
Detector Placement
The location of the detector directly affects the eciency of the security system. The location of
the MotionCam detector is determined by its distance from the hub and presence of any
obstacles between the devices hindering the radio signal transmission: walls, intermediate
oors, or large-size objects located in the room.
The device 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 eld of view of the detector.
Horizontal and vertical viewing angles of the detector
The detector does not detect movement behind the glass. Therefore, do not install it in locations
where glass objects can obstruct its eld of view. For example, in places where an open window
can obstruct the eld of view of 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
signicantly improve 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.
Jeweller Signal Strength Test
Wings Signal Strength Test
Detection Zone Test
Attenuation Test
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 for xing it with the bundled screws.
To install the detector:
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 ts tightly onto the attachment panel.
Do not install the detector:
Maintenance
1. Attach the SmartBracket panel to the surface with bundled screws, using at least two xing
points. To make sure that tamper reacts to an attempt to dismantle the device, x the
perforated 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.
2. Attach the detector to the mounting panel. As soon the detector is xed in SmartBracket, its
LED blinks once to signal that the tamper on the detector has been triggered.
outdoors;
facing the window to avoid exposing the detector lens to direct sunlight;
opposite any objects with the rapidly change temperature (e.g. opposite electric or gas
heaters);
opposite any moving objects with the 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.

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 notication, and the LED will smoothly light up
and go out when the detector detects any motion or if the tamper is activated.
Technical Specications
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
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
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)
Operating humidity Up to 75%
Overall dimensions 135 × 70 × 60 mm
Weight 167g
Complete Set
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 rst. In half of the
cases, technical issues can be solved remotely!
What is the MotionCam battery life and what does affect it
Battery Replacement
Why motion detectors react to animals and
how to avoid it >
Hub 2 Hub 2 Plus
CMS software supporting visual alarms
verication
How to nd the manufacture date of a
detector or device
1. MotionCam
2. SmartBracket mounting panel
3. 2 CR123A batteries (pre-installed)
4. Installation kit
5. Quick Start Guide
Warranty Obligations
User Agreement

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