Wireless IR motion detector for indoor and outdoor use supporting photo by alarm feature
MotionCam Outdoor Jeweller detectors can take pictures in case of a motion alarm using the built-in camera.
MotionCam Outdoor (PhOD) Jeweller detectors, in addition to photos by alarm, can take photos on demand and photos by scenario (in case of other Ajax devices alarm).
The image delivery time to Ajax apps depends on the resolution of the images, connection to the range extender, level of the Wings signal, and the speed of the Internet connection. The alarm messages are delivered immediately.
| Photo resolution | Delivery time* | ||
| When connecting the detector to the hub** | When connecting the detector to the hub using ReX 2 (ReX 2 transmits photos via Wings)*** | When connecting the detector to the hub using ReX 2 (ReX 2 transmits photos via Ethernet)**** | |
| 320 × 176 pixels (set by default) |
up to 9 seconds | up to 14 seconds | up to 10 seconds |
| 640 × 352 pixels | up to 20 seconds | up to 20 seconds | up to 17 seconds |
The identifier (ID) is the serial number of the device. It is located under the QR code on the body, board, and packaging of the device.
ID at the bottom of the box
ID under the lid
The ID can also be found in the device states in the Ajax app.
menu.Photos on demand are only available for detectors with the PhOD mark in their names.
MotionCam (PhOD) detectors can take photos on demand, by alarm, by scenario (in case of alarms from other Ajax devices), and by schedule.
MotionCam Jeweller detectors can take pictures in case of a motion alarm using the built-in camera.
MotionCam (PhOD) Jeweller detectors, in addition to photos by alarm, can take photos on demand and photos by scenario (in case of other Ajax devices alarm), and by schedule.
The Ajax security system provides 4 tests to select the correct installation location for the devices, and to check their proper operation:
The Jeweller and Wings Signal Strength Tests determine the signal strength and stability at the intended location of the device.
The Detection Zone Test helps to determine at what distance the detector will detect motion. To determine the Detection Zone, monitor the LED indicator of the device: during the test, it lights constantly, and turns off when motion is detected.
The Signal Attenuation Test helps to artificially reduce or increase the power of the radio transmitter. The test simulates a change in the room environment to check the connection stability between the device and the hub.
| Photo resolution | Delivery time of one photo |
| 320 × 176 (default) | Up to 9 seconds |
| 640 × 352 | Up to 20 seconds |
Photo resolution is set in the detector settings (Ajax app → Devices → MotionCam Outdoor → Settings 
).
The MotionCam Outdoor detector can operate in temperatures from -25°C to +60°C with up to 95% humidity. Protection class IP56.
MotionCam Outdoor detector can ignore pets up to 80 centimeters tall when installed and set up correctly.
MotionCam Outdoor detector is compatible with Hub 2, Hub Hybrid and Hub 2 Plus only.
Detectors with photo verification have two radio modules and operate via two protocols: Jeweller and Wings. Jeweller is used for transmitting alarms and events, while Wings is used for transmitting photos.
ReX has only one radio module and supports only the Jeweller protocol.
Detectors with photo verifications can be connected to a ReX 2 radio signal range extender that supports both protocols.
MotionCam Outdoor operates with CR123A batteries only.
MotionCam Outdoor has 4 3V CR123A type batteries.
MotionCam Outdoor runs up to 3 years with pre-installed batteries.
MotionCam Outdoor detector can identify movement at a distance from 3 to 15 meters (set by user).
An alarm is detected if both IR sensors detect a movement.
Up to 1,700 meters from a hub without obstacles.
Connection to a third-party security system is not provided.
MotionCam Outdoor takes photos only in case of motion detection. Detector does not take photos by request, scenario or by triggering other sensors.
The function is available for detectors that support Photo by Alarm, Photo by Scenario, Photo on Demand, and Photo by Schedule features. Such detectors have the (PhOD) mark in their names.
With OS Malevich 2.9 update, permanent deactivation of devices without removing them from the system has become available.
Deactivation may be necessary if the device is incorrectly installed or configured, loses connection with the hub, or has failed.
To deactivate a device, in the Ajax app:
menu..By default, only the first 10 alarms come with photos. This can be changed in the detector settings in the Alarms with photo verification section.
Photos in Ajax applications are deleted after 2 years or 500 events, depending on what comes first.
Ajax apps can store up to 2,500 photos taken by detectors with photo verification, corresponding to 500 alarms in the event feed (if the detector takes 5 photos for each alarm).
When the data buffer of the detector or hub is full, alarms come without photos and notifications are displayed with a crossed-out eye icon in the app.
Permanent triggering in combination with radio interference or loss of connection between the hub and Ajax Cloud may be the reason for the full data buffer.
Ajax PRO Desktop supports photo verification without additional settings.
Photo verification is also supported by:
To configure photo transmission, please use Ajax Translator version 1.10 or later.
At the same time, photo verifications are accepted by all CMSs that support SIA, ADEMCO 685 and Contact ID protocols.
Tamper is a miniature button on the device board. It reports an alarm in case of opening the device enclosure, removing the device from the mounting panel, or detaching it from the surface.
The tamper status is displayed in Ajax apps, in the Enclosure section in the states of each device. When the body status is Open, a fault symbol appears on the device icon.
The temperature is measured by sensors inside each detector, which can heat up differently due to the circulation of air currents in the room. The value may differ from the ambient temperature by 2°C.
The temperature displayed in the Rooms tab 
is the average of these temperatures for each detector assigned to the room. The temperature data of the street detectors is not taken into account.
To check that the device is operating correctly, carry out the detection area and signal strength tests.
The detection area tests allow you to determine the distance at which the detector will detect alarms and protect it from false triggering. In test mode, the LED indicator lights up continuously, switching off during the alarm. In order to determine the detection area, use the device’s LED indicator as a guide.
The Jeweller signal strength test allows to determine signal strength and stability in the potential installation place of the device.
By default, the hub is set to a hub–detector ping interval of 36 seconds and 30 undeliverable data packets to consider the device lost. With these settings, the hub will detect the loss of the detector in 18 minutes.
To reduce this time, go to the hub settings in the Jeweller section and change the settings. The minimum time for detecting loss of connection with the device is 36 seconds (3 polls of 12 seconds each).
The time before raising the alarm by the communication loss between hub and device is calculated with the following formula:
Detector Ping Interval × Number of missed pings to determine connection failure
Note that with the minimum ping interval, short-term interference can lead to loss of connection with the device. Therefore, set the minimum values only if it is critically important to promptly inform about events in the system.
The firmware version can be found in the device states in the Ajax app.
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