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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.
The Ajax security system can be used for self-reliant monitoring, or can be connected to a security company’s central monitoring station. Buy MotionCam motion detector featuring visual alarm veri cation Functional Elements 1. LED indicator 2. Motion detector lens 3. Infrared illumination for shooting in the dark 4.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Firmware Detector rmware version Device ID...
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Detector name (editable) The virtual room to which the device can be Room assigned 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.
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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 Selecting delay time when entering. Delay when entering (alarm activation delay) is the time you...
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Switches the detector to the Wings signal strength test mode. The test checks the signal Wings Signal Strength Test strength between the hub and the detector, and helps to determine the optimum installation place Switches the detector to the detection zone test mode.
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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.
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Each frame of a series of photos can be saved individually. The entire series can be saved at once or MP4 video.
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Features of alarm photo veri cation by MotionCam detectors 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...
Replacement manual 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).
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.
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...
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To install the detector: 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.
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: outdoors;...
LED will smoothly light up and go out when the detector detects any motion or if the tamper is activated. What is the MotionCam battery life and what does affect it Battery Replacement Technical Speci cations...
2. SmartBracket mounting panel 3. 2 CR123A batteries (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 extend to the bundled battery.
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If the device does not function correctly, please contact the Support Service rst. In half of the cases, technical issues can be solved remotely! Warranty Obligations User Agreement Technical support: support@ajax.systems...
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