AJAX MotionCam User manual

MotionCam User Manual
Updated January 14, 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).
Jeweller
Hub 2 Hub 2 Plus Hub Hub Plus
ReX ocBridge Plus uartBridge
Ajax
apps

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
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
temperature compensation

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 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
Jeweller

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).
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.

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:
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
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Battery discharged
How battery charge is displayed in
Ajax apps
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
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:
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.

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.
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

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 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
What is delay when entering
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

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
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

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.
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.