United States
MotionCam Jeweller
Wireless IR motion detector supporting the photo by alarm feature
Lightning-fast alarms. Verified.
MotionCam Jeweller has a built-in camera that takes photos once the detector is triggered. It needs just 9 seconds to show the actual situation on the scene. The security company can see visual evidence on Ajax apps, verify the threat, and respond accordingly. Photo verification relieves users of anxiety and prevents unnecessary patrol calls. The HDR feature captures detailed images in any lighting by combining two shots with different shutter speeds.
Key features
Up to 39.37 ft
motion detection distance
Horizontal viewing angle
Vertical viewing angle
Photo verification of the detector alarms
Software algorithm to prevent false alarms
9 seconds
to deliver the first photo1
HDR technology for clear photos in any conditions2
Adaptability to any conditions
with adjustable sensitivity levels
Pet immunity
Battery lifespan of up to 4 years
pre-installed batteries
Photo privacy protection
Up to 5,500 ft
distance of communication with an Ajax hub or range extender3
Informative push notifications
Critical
Ajax
Warehouse: Motion detected, MotionCam in Storage area
Ajax
Office: Lid is closed, MotionCam in Hall
IR backlight
for low-light conditions
Remote control and configuration
Temperature compensation
for effective detection in heat and cold
Jeweller and Wings radio communication
Power adjustment
Two colors
Hassle-free installation
QR code
SmartBracket
App
In an Ajax system, you can combine devices of all product categories: Intrusion protection (both Superior and Baseline), Video surveillance, Fire and life safety, or Comfort and automation. Create the system to suit your needs and manage it in a single interface.
Awards
Product of the Year Award winner
Wherever there is a risk of intrusion
Office
Store
Educational institution
Warehouse or manufacturing
Museum
Cafe
Apartment
More than a photo. Faster than a video.
MotionCam Jeweller captures a scene before burglars realize they're detected. An animated series of photos follows the instant alarm for an accurate situation assessment. The HDR feature improves the visibility of both bright and dark scenes. The device captures detailed images regardless of the lighting level. To do this, MotionCam Jeweller takes two shots with different shutter speeds, and a special algorithm combines them to select the best combination of light and shadow.
Motion detected
Alarm raised
Evidence captured
HDR for challenging lighting conditions
MotionCam Jeweller captures clear, balanced images using an advanced optical system, a CMOS sensor, and HDR (High Dynamic Range) technology. HDR improves colors and contrast by combining photos with different exposures into one. This prevents images from being too bright or too dark. As a result, photos look more colorful, detailed, and natural — just like we see things in real life.
HDR preserves details in both bright and dark areas, whereas without it, windows appear overexposed and shadows are too dark
Privacy first
The motion detector that also supports Photo on Demand, Photo by Scenario, and Photo by Schedule features is available.
Discover future-proof hardware
Fresnel lens
PIR sensor
Camera
IR backlight for low-light conditions
Pre-installed batteries
Tamper
Jeweller and Wings antennas
SmartBracket mounting panel
No intruder goes unnoticed
PIR sensor
All Ajax motion detectors use PIR sensors by Excelitas Technologies — a field-leading American manufacturer specializing in designing and producing optronic components since 1931. Ajax Systems constantly proves the sensor’s Superior quality at the production stage: we test 100% of manufactured devices. This approach brings the utmost accuracy of intrusion detection.
Special lens
The pattern of the Fresnel lens sections is designed to differentiate between the IR diagrams of a human, animal, and thermal noise. Large lens sections capture radiation at an adult’s head and torso level. Smaller sections make the diagram more detailed. The lens provides the detector with accurate information about the thermal object in the detection zone and the nature of its movement.
Thermal interferences filter
We processed thousands of thermal patterns caused by humans, animals, and the environment to develop the SmartDetect software algorithm. In armed mode, the detector constantly analyzes the thermal diagram from the PIR sensor, including the IR radiation intensity, thermal spot size, motion speed, time spent in the detection zone, and other parameters. The algorithm identifies false alarm markers instantly and with high accuracy. As a result — the detector accurately responds to human motion without false alarms.
False alarm
Real alarm
False alarm
Real alarm
False alarm
Real alarm
Temperature compensation
Temperature compensation is a software mechanism that maintains the contrast of the thermal diagram even if the ambient temperature is close to the temperature of the human body. With each ambient temperature measurement, the detector corrects the PIR sensor data according to the coefficient table stored in its memory. The detector is effective over the entire operating temperature range.
Sensitivity level
The detector can adapt to the conditions of a particular facility, considering possible thermal interference or pets. The sensitivity setting changes the set of markers by which false alarms are filtered. Low sensitivity makes the detector less likely to respond to an active pet. High sensitivity raises the alarm in case of any motion in the detection zone.
Professional installation
With the correct installation at the height of 7.87 ft and lens direction perpendicular to an alleged intrusion path, the detector provides an accurate thermal diagram and pet immunity. It instantly responds to a real threat, minimizing false alarms caused by animals weighing up to 44 lb and below 1.64 ft in height.
Stable operation with pre-installed batteries
MotionCam Jeweller comes equipped with pre-installed batteries, boasting a lifespan of up to 4 years. Ajax apps proactively notify the monitoring company and users of a low battery level a few months in advance. The batteries can be replaced. The installer can swap them out after four years. MotionCam Jeweller functions independently of the facility’s power grid.
Up to 4 years of operation with pre-installed batteries
Low battery warning
Replaceable CR123A batteries
Jeweller | Wings
Unique wireless technologies
MotionCam uses Jeweller and Wings proprietary radio protocols for reliable communication
Up to 5,500 ft distance of radio communication3 with a hub or range extender
Encrypted two-way communication
Notifications about jamming and connection loss
9 seconds1 to deliver the first photo
Scaled and comprehensive
ReX 2 boosts the radio range of all Ajax devices via Jeweller and assures stable communication even through steel and concrete via Ethernet using the wire as the additional communication channel. Up to 5 range extenders can operate within one Ajax system to expand the network twice as big, covering underground parking, basement, or metal hangar.
Up to 5 range extenders within one system
Ethernet as an alternative communication channel
System supervision
All Ajax devices perform automatic self-diagnosis and report their states to the hub. Essential parameters, including tamper, communication, power supply, and sensor statuses, are continuously monitored. The Ajax Cloud server controls communication between the hub and Ajax apps, ensuring instant notifications for ARCs, security companies, and users. In case of any malfunction or communication failure, an engineer is informed immediately to provide necessary services.
Automatic device self-diagnosis with status report
Regular polling to display the current device state on apps
Instant maintenance notifications
Sabotage resistance
Effortless installation and setup
MotionCam is ready to operate straight out of the box. Using the SmartBracket panel, an installer can effortlessly mount the device on the wall, eliminating the need to disassemble the enclosure. Ajax apps help quickly make the device a part of the ecosystem: simply pair the device with the hub by scanning the QR code. It can always be reconfigured remotely without the need for on-site visits.
Pairing with the hub via QR code
SmartBracket panel — no need to disassemble the enclosure
Configuring and testing in mobile and desktop apps
PRO Desktop app for macOS and Windows
With default settings (photo resolution is 320 × 240 px).
The HDR image feature is available for devices with the 15.59.35.14 firmware version or later. Сontact your Ajax Systems manager, supplier, or authorized partner to check the availability in your region.
In an open space.
Technical information
More MotionCam models
Ajax product categories
In an Ajax system, you can combine devices of all product categories: Intrusion protection, Video surveillance, Fire and life safety, or Comfort and automation. Create the system to suit your needs and manage it in a single interface.
Motion sensors for burglar alarms
Motion detectors detect the movement of an object and inform users about it by turning on the light, sound, blocking, etc. Noticing movements helps sensors work based on the analysis of waves, which can be infrared, ultrasonic, microwave.Devices of this type are actively used to protect objects and in "smart home" systems. A motion sensor is used to control lighting. For example, they are installed by municipal services to illuminate flights of stairs in multi-storey buildings ― this saves electricity: if there is a sensor, the lamp only works when it notices a person, which increases the life of the illuminators themselves.A variation of such devices are motion sensors that work on the same principle but are highly sensitive.
Device and sensor elements
First, users need to understand what kinds of motion sensors exist. The most popular are infrared, ultrasonic, radio wave and photoelectric. All these sensors are similar in principle.For example, an infrared sensor contains two sensing elements and a lens. The lenses focus the reflected IR radiation onto them. The space between components and lenses is divided, and the radiation projected from each lens falls on its sensitive element. All lenses are mounted on the body. They are visible and look like a tiny translucent window. The higher the number of lenses, the more sensitive the presence detector.
How presence detectors work
The work of all motion sensors is based on the analysis of waves reflected from the object. If this wave hits an object, it changes its characteristics ― frequency intensity. The sensitive element of the presence sensor notices this and transmits a signal to the control panel, which notifies an outsider in the protected area with a sound or turns on the light.After a person enters the room, the motion detector reacts to the presence and transmits a command to the alarm control panel, which sends a command to the switch or other connected devices. At the exit from the controlled territory, reverse actions occur, and the light turns off.Another example of such presence sensors is the lighting of parks, adjacent territories, and streets using solar panels. The work of light sources in this use is based on solar energy consumption.
Types of motion sensors
Motion sensors differ in the type of the analyzed wave and the possibilities of generating the emitted waves. In this case, devices of the following types are distinguished:
- Active.
- Passive.
- Combined.
Active motion sensors can independently generate waves of a specific type that operate within a given radius. When an object moves across the controlled area, the wave is reflected from it and changes its characteristics, after which it hits the sensitive element through the focusing lens.The sensor is activated when it detects the difference in the parameters of the emitted and reflected waves. It sends a command to the alarm control panel, after which a specific action is performed ― the lighting turns on, an audible signal sounds, etc. This difference in performance must be higher than the specified sensitivity threshold, which is set so that the security system does not respond to third-party movements.Passive motion sensors do not generate waves of a certain type but pick them up when reflected from an object. Infrared devices work according to this principle. They read the heat emanating from the object. The analysis of characteristics in such a device occurs through two sensitive parts: when there is no movement, they receive waves of the same intensity and quantity, but as soon as movement occurs, a changed reflected wave arrives at one of the elements, the detector captures this difference and reacts according to the settings.The last type of detector is a combined device. Such sensors consist of two parts, the first creates a certain type of wave, and the second analyzes it for characteristics at a distance.
Ajax MotionCam — wireless motion sensor with camera for alarm verification
The Ajax MotionCam wireless motion detector warns users when a threat is detected. Following the warning message, the wireless sensor will send an animated series of photos to assess the situation to confirm the response.
The principle of operation of the Ajax MotionCam wireless motion sensor
The Ajax MotionCam wireless motion detector takes a photo only in case of an alarm. The received data is transmitted over a secure Wings radio channel, which uses encryption to transmit and store information.The sensitivity of MotionCam is adjustable. The wireless motion sensor with a camera can ignore pets up to 50 cm tall and weigh 20 kg, thanks to the SmartDetect digital algorithm. But if the pet manages to trigger an alarm, the photo report, which the user immediately receives, will show that nothing threatens the guarded object.Safe and reliable transmission of received data is ensured by the simultaneous use of two radio protocols: Jeweler, which reports alarms, and Wings, which transmits photos. The transfer of media files from the scene takes less than 9 seconds after the motion is detected, and the user will receive an alarm notification immediately.The location for the MotionCam wireless alarm sensor installation must be selected, taking into account the communication range with the alarm control panel, which is up to 1700 meters, provided there are no obstacles. Ajax MotionCam works up to 4 years from pre-installed batteries.Installation and configuration of the wireless sensor do not require special knowledge: the device is mounted on the SmartBracket mount without disassembling the case. The connection to the alarm control panel is made through the Ajax mobile application scanning a QR code. The wireless motion detector with photo-alarm verification is ready to work out of the box. The battery is already pre-installed.