AJAX MotionCam User manual

MotionCam User Manual
MotionCam is a wireless motion detector with visual alarm verification 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 Jeweller
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 Hub 2. Connection to Hub, Hub
Plus, ReX radio signal range extender, ocBridge Plus and uartBridge
integration modules is not supported!
The detector is configured via iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows-based
Ajax apps. Users are alerted of all alarms and events via push notifications,
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
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

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 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 notifies
the user and 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 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
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:
1. Turn on the hub and check the Internet connection (via Ethernet
cable and/or GSM network).
2. Install the Ajax app on your smartphone. Create an account, add the
hub to the app, and create at least one room.
3. Check the status of the hub in the app to make sure it is disarmed
Please note that only a user with admin permissions can add devices to the
hub.
To connect the detector:
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.
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 status 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
The detector battery charge, displayed in
the increments of 25%
Lid
The status of the detector’s tamper
device that responds to the detachment
and removal attempts.
Delay when entering, s
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, s
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
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
Firmware
Detector firmware version
ID
Device ID

Settings
You can adjust the device parameters in the settings section:

Settings
Value
First field
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.
● Medium — 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 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 confirmation
MotionCam can take photos every time
alarm is raised or only while first 1 to 10
activations. The limit is reset once the
security system is disarmed
Delay when entering, s
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, s
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

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
Alert with a siren if motion is detected
If active, HomeSiren and StreetSiren
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
What is Signal Strength Test
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
What is Detection Zone Test
Attenuation Test
Switches the detector into the signal
attenuation test mode
What is Attenuation Test
User Manual
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 notification in the events 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.