MotionProtect / MotionProtect Plus User Manual
Updated October 4, 2021
MotionProtect is a wireless motion detector designed for indoor use. It can operate for up to 5 years from an in-built battery, and monitors the area within 12meter radius. MotionProtect ignores animals, while recognizes a human from the
rst step. MotionProtect Plus uses radio frequency scanning along with a thermal sensor,
ltering interference from thermal radiation. Can operate up to 5 years from an inbuilt battery.
Buy motion detector with microwave sensor MotionProtect Plus MotionProtect (MotionProtect Plus) operates within the Ajax security system, connected to the hub via the protected Jeweller protocol. The communication range is up to 1700 (MotionProtect Plus up to 1200) meters in the line of sight. In
addition, the detector can be used as a part of third-party security central units via the Ajax uartBridge or Ajax ocBridge Plus integration modules. The detector is set up via the Ajax app for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows. The system noti es user of all events through push noti cations, SMS and calls (if activated). The Ajax security system is self-sustaining, but the user can connect it to the central monitoring station of a security company.
Buy motion detector MotionProtect
Functional Elements
1. LED indicator 2. Motion detector lens 3. SmartBracket attachment panel (perforated part is required for actuating the
tamper in case of any attempt to dismantle the detector) 4. Tamper button 5. Device switch
6. QR code
Operating Principle
Thermal PIR sensor of MotionProtect detects intrusion into protected room by detecting moving objects whose temperature is close to the temperature of the human body. However, the detector can ignore domestic animals if the suitable sensitivity has been chosen in the settings.
When the MotionProtect Plus detects motion, it will additionally carry out radio frequency scanning of the room, preventing false actuation from thermal interferences: air ows from sun-heated curtains and louvre shutters, operating thermal air fans, replaces, air conditioning units, etc.
After actuation, the armed detector immediately transmits an alarm signal to the hub, activating the sirens and notifying the user and security company.
If before arming the system, the detector has detected motion, it will not arm immediately, but during the next inquiry by the hub.
Connecting the Detector to the Ajax Security System
Connecting the Detector to the hub
Before starting connection:
1. Following the hub manual recommendations, install the Ajax application. Create an account, add the hub to the application, and create at least one room.
2. Switch on the hub and check the internet connection (via Ethernet and/or GSM network).
3. Make sure that the hub is disarmed and does not update by checking its status in the app.
Only users with administrator rights can add the device to the hub
How to connect the detector to the hub: 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.
3. Select Add -- the countdown will begin. 4. Switch on the device.
For detection and pairing to occur, the detector should be located within the coverage of the wireless network of the hub (at a single protected object).
Request for connection to the hub is transmitted for a short time at the moment of switching on the device.
If the detector failed to connect to the hub, switch off the detector for 5 seconds and retry.
The connected detector will appear in the devices list in the application. Update of the detector statuses in the list depends on the device inquiry time set in the hub settings(default value is 36 seconds).
Connecting the Detector to Third Party security systems
To connect the detector to a third party security central unit with the uartBridge or ocBridge Plus integration module, follow the recommendations in the manuals of these devices.
States
1. Devices
2. MotionProtect | MotionProtect Plus Parameter
Temperature Jeweller Signal Strength Connection
Battery Charge
Lid Delay When Entering, sec Delay When Leaving, sec ReX Sensitivity Always Active Temporary Deactivation
Value
Temperature of the Detector. Measured on the processor and changes gradually
Signal strength between the hub and the detector
Connection status between the hub and the detector
Battery level of the device. Displayed as a percentage
How battery charge is displayed in Ajax apps
The tamper mode of the detector, which reacts to the detachment of or damage of the body
Delay time when entering
Delay time when exiting
Displays the status of using the ReX range extender
Sensitivity level of the motion sensor
If active, the motion detector is always in the armed mode
Shows the status of the device temporary deactivation function:
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.
Firmware Device ID
Settings
1. Devices 2. MotionProtect | MotionProtect Plus 3. Settings
First eld
Setting
Room
Delay When Entering, sec Delay When Leaving, sec Delays in night mode
Arm in night mode
Alarm LED indication Sensitivity
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.
Detector rmware version Device identi er
Value Detector name, can be edited Selecting the virtual room to which the device is assigned Selecting delay time when entering Selecting delay time on exit Delay turned on when using night mode If active, the detector will switch to armed mode when using night mode 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
How to nd the rmware version or the ID of the detector or device?
Choosing the sensitivity level of the motion sensor. For MotionProtect:
Always active Alert with a siren if motion detected Jeweller Signal Strength Test Detection Zone Test Attenuation Test Temporary Deactivation
High -- for premises with a minimum amount of obstacles, motion is detected as quickly as possible
Medium -- for premises with potential obstacles (windows, air conditioner, heating element, etc)
Low -- ignore pets weighing up to 20 kg and up to 50 cm tall
For MotionProtect Plus:
High -- the detector disregards cats (under 25 cm)
Medium -- disregards small dogs (under 35 cm)
Low -- disregards animals under 50 cm.
If active, the detector always registers motion
If active, sirens added to the system are
activated when the motion detected
Switches the detector to the signal strength test mode
Switches the detector to the detection area test
Switches the detector to the signal attenuation test mode (available in detectors with rmware version 3.50 and later)
Allows the user to disconnect the device without removing it from the system.
Two options are available:
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
The system can also automatically disable devices when the set number of alarms is exceeded.
Learn more about auto deactivation of devices
User Guide Unpair Device
Opens the User Guide
Disconnects the detector from the hub and deletes its settings
Before using the detector as a part of the security system, set up the suitable sensitivity level.
Switch the Always Active if the detector is located in a room requiring 24-hour control. Regardless of whether the system is set in the armed mode, you will receive notices of any detected motion.
If any motion is detected, the detector activates the LED for 1 second and transmits an alarm signal to the hub and then to the user and central monitoring station (if it is connected).
Detector operation indication
Event
Turning on the detector
Detector connection to the
hub, ocBridge Plus and uartBridge
Alarm / tamper activation
Battery needs replacing
Indication
Lights up green for about one second
Note
Lights up continuously for a few seconds
Lights up green for about one second
During the alarm,slowly lights up and goes off green
Alarm is sent once in 5 seconds
Replacement of the detector battery is described in the
Battery Replacement
manual
Detector Testing
The Ajax security system allows conducting tests for checking the functionality of connected devices. The tests do not start immediately but within a period of 36 seconds when using the standard settings. The time of the start depends on the settings of the detector polling period (the paragraph on Jeweller settings in the hub settings). Jeweller Signal Strength Test Detection Zone Test Attenuation test
Device installation
Selection of the Detector Location
The controlled area and the e ciency of the security system depends on the location of the detector.
The device developed only for indoor use.
Location of MotionProtect depends on the remoteness from the hub and presence of any obstacles between the devices hindering the radio signal transmission: walls, inserted oors, large-size objects located within the room.
Check the signal level at the installation location
If the signal level is at one bar, we cannot guarantee stable operation of the security system. Take all possible measures to improve the quality of the signal! As a minimum, move the device even 20 cm shift can signi cantly improve the quality of reception.
If after moving the device still has a low or unstable signal strength, use the ReX radio signal range extender.
The direction of the detector lens should be perpendicular to the probable way of intrusion into the room
Make sure that any furniture, domestic plants, vases, decorative or glass structures do not block the eld of view of the detector.
We recommend installing the detector at the height of 2,4 meters.
If the detector is not installed at the recommended height, this will reduce the area of the motion detection zone and impair the operation of the function of ignoring animals.
Why motion detectors react to animals and how to avoid it
Installation of the Detector
Before installing the detector, make sure that you have selected the optimal location and it is in compliance with the guidelines contained in this manual
The Ajax MotionProtect detector (MotionProtect Plus) should be attached to a vertical surface or in the corner.
1. Attach the SmartBracket panel to the surface using bundled screws, using at least two xing points (one of them above the tamper). After selecting other attachment screws, make sure that they do not damage or deform the panel.
The double-sided adhesive tape may only be used for temporary attachment of the detector. The tape will run dry in the course of time, which may result in the falling of the detector and actuation of the security system. Furthermore, hitting can damage the device.
2. Put the detector on the attachment panel. When the detector is xed in SmartBracket, it will blink with an LED this will be a signal that the tamper on the detector is closed.
If the LED indicator of the detector is not actuated after installation in SmartBracket, check the status of the tamper in the Ajax Security System application and then the xing tightness of the panel.
If the detector is torn off from the surface or removed from the attachment panel, you will receive the noti cation.
Do not install the detector:
1. outside the premises (outdoors) 2. in the direction of the window, when the detector lens is exposed to direct
sunlight (you can install MotionProtect Plus)
3. opposite any object with the rapidly changing temperature (e.g., electrical and gas heaters) (you can install MotionProtect Plus)
4. opposite any moving objects with a temperature close to that of the human body (oscillating curtains above the radiator) (you can install MotionProtect Plus)
5. at any places with fast air circulation (air fans, open windows or doors) (you can install MotionProtect Plus)
6. nearby any metal objects or mirrors causing attenuation and screening of the signal
7. within any premises with the temperature and humidity beyond the range of permissible limits
8. closer than 1 m from the hub.
Detector Maintenance
Check the operational capability of the Ajax MotionProtect detector on a regular basis.
Clean the detector body from dust, spider webs and other contaminants as they appear. Use soft dry napkin suitable for equipment maintenance.
Do not use any substances containing alcohol, acetone, gasoline and other active solvents for cleaning the detector. Wipe the lens very carefully and gently any scratches on the plastic may cause reduction of the detector sensitivity.
The pre-installed battery ensures up to 5 years of autonomous operation (with the inquiry frequency by the hub of 3 minutes). If the detector battery is discharged, the security system will send respective notices and the LED will smoothly lights up and goes out, if the detector detects any motion or if the tamper is actuated.
How long Ajax devices operate on batteries, and what affects this
Battery Replacement
Tech specs
Sensitive element Motion detection distance Motion detector viewing angles (H/V) Time for motion detection Pet immunity Tamper protection Frequency band Compatibility Maximum RF output power Modulation of the radio signal
Radio signal range
Power supply Battery life Installation method
PIR sensor (Motion Protect Plus: PIR and microwave sensor)
Up to 12 m 88,5° / 80° From 0.3 to 2 m/s Yes, height up to 50 cm, weight up to 20 kg
Why motion detectors react to animals and how to avoid it >
Yes 868.0 868.6 MHz or 868.7 869.2 MHz, depending on the sales region
Operates with all Ajax hubs, range extenders, ocBridge Plus, uartBridge
Up to 20 mW
GFSK Up to 1700 m (any obstacles absent) (Motion Protect Plus up to 1200 m)
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1 battery CR123A, 3 V
Up to 5 years
Indoors
Operating temperature range
From -10° to +40°
Operating humidity
Overall dimensions Weight Service life
Certi cation
Up to 75%
110 × 65 × 50 mm 86 g (Motion Protect Plus 96 g) 10 years Security Grade 2, Environmental Class II in conformity with the requirements of EN 50131-1, EN 50131-2-2, EN 50131-5-3 (Motion Protect Plus EN 50131-1, EN 50131-2-4, EN 50131-5-3)
Compliance with standards
Complete Set
1. MotionProtect (MotionProtect Plus) 2. SmartBracket mounting panel 3. Battery CR123A (pre-installed) 4. Installation kit 5. Quick Start Guide
Warranty
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 rst contact the support service-- in half of the cases, technical issues can be solved remotely!
The full text of the warranty User Agreement Technical support: support@ajax.systems
mailto:support@ajax.systems