AJAX HomeSiren User manual

Updated May 28, 2021
HomeSiren is a wireless home siren with the capacity up to 105 dB. Developed
only for indoor use. It can be quickly installed and set up, is furnished with a LED
(plus allows connecting an external LED), and can operate up to 5 years from a
battery.
HomeSiren operates within the Ajax security system, by connecting via the
protected protocol to the . The communication range is up to 2,000
meters if there are no obstacles.
The siren is set up via a for iOS and Android-based
smartphones. The user is notified of all events through push notifications, SMS
messages and calls (if activated).
Operates only with . Connection to and integration
modules is not provided.
The Ajax security system is self-sustaining, but the user can connect it to the

The siren significantly improves the efficiency of the security system, being the
most operational means of response to the intrusion into a room. With a high
probability, its alarm signal will be sufficient to frighten away the intruders.
The device is furnished with a loud buzzer – the sound of the siren can be heard
from far. Subject to correct installation, it would be hard to dismount and
deactivate the actuated siren: the body is firm, the power supply is autonomous,
and the on/off button will be blocked when the security system is set in the
guard mode.
1. Light indicator
2. Siren buzzer covered with a fabric
3. SmartBracket attachment panel (perforated part is required for actuating the
tamper in case of any attempt to tear off the siren from the surface)
4. QR code
5. Tamper button
6. Socket for connecting an outside-mounted light indicator
7. On/off button

The HomeSiren siren operates only with the Ajax security system. Up to 10 sirens may be
connected to the Ajax hub
Only users with administrative privileges can add the device to the hub
1. Following the hub instruction recommendations, install the
on your smartphone. Create an account, add the hub to the application, and
create at least one room.
2. Go to the Ajax application.
3. Switch on the hub and check the internet connection (via Ethernet cable
and/or GSM network).
4. Ensure that the hub is disarmed and does not start updates by checking its
status in the mobile application.
1. Select the Add Device option in the Ajax application.
2. Name the device, scan/write manually the QR Code (located on the body
and packaging), and select the location room.

For the detection and interfacing to occur, the siren should be located within the
coverage area of the wireless network of the hub (at a single protected object).If
the device was already assigned to another hub, switch off HomeSiren and then
perform the standard adding procedure.
Request for connection to the hub is transmitted for a short time at the time of
switching on the device.
If the connection to the Ajax hub failed, the siren will switch off after 6 seconds.
You may repeat the connection attempt then. To retry the connection, you do not
need to turn off the device.
The siren connected to the hub will appear in the list of devices of the hub in the
application. Update of the siren statuses in the list depends on the device inquiry
time set in the hub settings, with the default value — 36 seconds.
3. Select Add — the countdown will begin.
4. Switch on the device (by pressing on/off button for 3 seconds).
1. Devices
2. HomeSiren

Temperature
processor and changes gradually
Jeweller Signal Strength Signal strength between the hub and the siren
Connection Connection status between the hub and the
siren
Battery Charge
Battery level of the device. Two states available:
Lid The tamper mode of the device, which reacts to
the detachment of or damage to the body
Alarm Volume Volume level in case of alarm
Alarm Duration, sec Duration of the alarm sound
Armed Mode Indication If active, the siren LED blinks once every 3
seconds when the security system is armed
Beep When Arming/Disarming
If active, the siren warns about the activation
and deactivation of the guard mode by the LED
and a short sound signal
Beep on Entry/Exit delay If activated, siren will beep delays (available in
devices with firmware version 3.50 and later)
Beep Volume The volume level of the beeper
Temporary Deactivation
Shows the status of the device: active,
completely disabled by the user, or only
notifications about triggering of the device
tamper button are disabled
Firmware Detector firmware version
Device ID Device identifier
ОК
Battery discharged
1. Devices

Setting Value
First field Device name, can be edited
Room Selecting the virtual room to which the device is
assigned
Alarms in Group Mode
Selecting the security group to which the siren is
assigned. When assigned to a group, the siren
and its indication are related to alarms and
events of this group. Regardless of the group
selected, the siren will respond to
activation and alarms
Alarm Volume
Volume level in case of alarm:
Alarm Duration, sec
The setting determines how long the siren
sounds, if the alarm is activated (from 3 to 180
seconds per each actuation)
Armed Mode Indication If active, the siren LED blinks once every 3
seconds when the security system is armed
Beep When Arming/Disarming
If active, the siren warns about the activation
and deactivation of the guard mode by the LED
and a short sound signal
Beep on Entry/Exit delay If active, siren will beep delays (available in
devices with firmware version 3.50 and later)
Beep Volume The volume level of the beeper
Volume Test Start a volume test of the siren
Jeweller Signal Strength Test Switches the device to the signal strength test
mode
Signal Attenuation Test
Switches the siren to the signal fade test mode
(available in devices with firmware version 3.50
and later)
Allows the user to disconnect the device
without removing it from the system.
Very Loud
Loud
Quiet

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User Guide Opens the siren User Manual
Unpair Device Disconnects the siren from the hub and deletes
its settings
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
LeaksProtect detector alarm or any other device alarm. The parameter is
adjusted in the detector or device settings:
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!
alarms and other notifications
Lid only— the system will ignore only
notifications about the triggering of the
device tamper button
1. Sign in to the Ajax app.
2. Go to the Devices menu.
3. Select the detector or device.
4. Go to its settings and set the necessary parameters for activating the
siren.

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:
4. Go to Siren Settings.
5. Enable the Alert with a siren if the hub or detector lid is open option.
1. Go to the Devices menu.
2. Select the hub and go to its settings .
3. Select the Service menu.
4. Go to Siren Settings.
5. Enable the Alert with a siren if in-app panic button is pressed option.

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 :
1. Go to siren settings:
2. Specify what events the sirens will inform about by double blinking before the
security system is disarmed:
3. Select the sirens needed. Go back to Siren Settings. The set parameters will
be saved.
4. Click Back. All values will be applied.
1. The system registers the alarm.
2. The siren plays an alarm (duration and volume depend on settings).
3. The siren LED and external LED (if connected) blinks twice (about once
every 3 seconds) until the system is disarmed.
Hub→Settings →Service →Siren Settings
Confirmed alarm
Unconfirmed alarm
Lid opening

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Alarm Emits an acoustic signal (the duration depends
on the settings) and all LED signaling ceases
An alarm was detected in the armed system (if
after-alarm indication is enabled)
The siren LED and external LED (if connected)
blinks twice approximately every 3 seconds until
the system is disarmed.
The indication turns on after the siren has
completely played the alarm signal configured in
settings
Switching on the device LED lights up once
Switching off the device LED will light up for 1 second, then blink three
times
Registration failed LED lights up and goes out, then the siren
switches off
Security system set in the armed mode
(if the indication is activated)
Blinks once with a LED and emits a short sound
signal
Security system is disarmed
(if the indication is activated)
Blinks twice with a LED and emits two short
sound signals
Siren in the armed mode
(if the indication is activated) LED lights up for a short time every 3 seconds
Battery low
LED smoothly lights up and goes out when the
system is armed or disarmed (if the indication is
activated), the tamper is actuated or alarm is
given
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

Location of the HomeSiren determines its remoteness from the hub and
presence of any obstacles between the devices, hindering the radio signal and
sound transmission: walls, inserted floors, large-size objects located within the
room.
The device developed only for indoor use.
Check the signal level at the installation location.
The communication range is up to 2000 meters if there are no obstacles. Please
consider it when choosing an installation place for HomeSiren.
If the signal level is one division, we cannot guarantee stable operation of the
security system. Take possible measures to improve the quality of the signal! As
a minimum, move the device — even 20 cm shift can significantly improve the
quality of reception.
If, after moving, the device still has a low or unstable signal strength, use a
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Recommended installation height — 2.5 meters and more. This will complicate
the access to the device for intruders in case of intrusion.

If the light indicator of the siren is not actuated after installation in
SmartBracket, check the tamper mode in the Ajax Security System application
and then the fixing tightness of the device on the panel.
In case of any attempt to dismount the siren, you will receive the notification.
Do not install the siren:
The double-sided adhesive tape may be only used for temporary attachment of the
siren. The tape will run dry in course of time, which may result in the falling and
damage of the device.
2. Put the siren on the SmartBracket panel and turn it clockwise. When
installing in the attachment panel, the tamper will switch and the siren will
blink with a LED.
1. outside the premises (outdoors)
2. in places where the acoustic signal will be attenuated (inside furniture,
behind thick curtains, etc.)
3. nearby any metal objects or mirrors causing attenuation and screening of
the signal

For connection, use the contact on the rear side of the siren body and observe
the polarity during the connection. Black terminal wire — “+” contact.
Outlet power supply:3 V, 10 mA.
Check the operational capability of the HomeSiren on a regular basis.
Clean the siren body from dust, spider web and other contaminations as they
appear. Use soft dry napkin suitable for equipment maintenance.
Do not use for cleaning the siren any substances containing alcohol, acetone,
gasoline and other active solvents.
The batteries installed in the siren ensure up to 5 years of autonomous operation
(with the inquiry frequency by the hub of 1 minute) or at least 6 hours of the
buzzer sound. If the battery is discharged, the security system will send
respective notices and the LED will smoothly light up and goes out when the
armed mode is activated.
Type of notification Acoustic and LED
Sound notification volume 81 – 105 dB at a distance of 1 m (adjustable)

Radio signal modulation GFSK
Radio signal range Up to 2,000 m (any obstacles absent)
Battery supply 2 × CR123A, 3 V
Battery life Up to 5 years
Socket for connecting
an external light indicator Yes (power supply 3 V, 10 mA)
Body protection level IP50
Installation method Indoors
Operating temperature range From -10°Сto +40°С
Operating humidity Up to 75%
Overall dimensions 75 × 76 × 27 mm
Weight 97 g
Service life 10 years
Certification
Security Grade 2, Environmental Class II in
conformity with the requirements of EN
50131-1, EN 50131-4, EN 50131-5-3

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.
If the device does not work correctly, you should first contact the support service
— in half of the cases, technical issues can be solved remotely!
Technical support:
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Installation Kit
6. Quick Start Guide