Ajax Motion Protect (8IN) – Advanced Wireless PIR Motion Detector with Pet Immunity
The Ajax Motion Protect (8IN) is a wireless indoor infrared (IR) motion detector designed to reliably detect human movement while intelligently ignoring pets. It offers a detection range of up to 12 meters with a horizontal angle of 88.5° and a vertical angle of 80°, making it suitable for comprehensive room coverage. Ideal for indoor installations, the detector features pet immunity, effectively filtering out animals weighing up to 20 kg and up to 50 cm in height, ensuring minimal false alarms in pet-friendly environments.
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Detection Range |
Up to 12 meters |
| Detection Angle |
Horizontal: 88.5°
Vertical: 80° |
| Pet Immunity |
Ignores animals up to 20 kg and 50 cm in height |
| Recommended Mounting |
2.4 meters from the floor |
| Battery Type |
CR123A (pre-installed) |
| Battery Life |
Up to 5 years |
| Communication Protocol |
Jeweller (868 MHz), encrypted two-way communication |
| Wireless Range |
Up to 1,700 meters in open space |
| Alarm Response Time |
~0.15 seconds |
| Dimensions |
110 × 65 × 50 mm |
| Weight |
Approximately 86 g |
| Operating Temperature |
−10°C to +40°C |
| Humidity Tolerance |
Up to 75% RH |
| Security Features |
Tamper detection, jamming protection, device authentication |
| Setup & Control |
Via Ajax app (iOS, Android, Windows, macOS) |
Key Features
• Reliable Motion Detection: High-quality PIR sensor with Fresnel lens design provides accurate detection of humans while filtering out irrelevant heat sources.
• Adjustable Sensitivity Levels: Users can tune sensitivity (e.g., high, medium, low) to tailor pet immunity and reduce false alarms.
• Robust Security: Includes tamper protection, jamming alerts, encrypted communication, and device authentication to resist sabotage.
• App Integration & Notifications: Configurable remotely via Ajax apps on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows. Alerts via push notifications, SMS, or calls.
• Low Maintenance: Long battery life, with proactive alerts, simplifies upkeep.
Applications
The Motion Protect (8IN) works well in a variety of indoor environments:
• Residential Homes: Ideal in living rooms, hallways, bedrooms — especially pet-friendly households.
• Commercial Spaces: Suitable for offices, shops, warehouses, or light industrial premises needing motion detection.
• Anywhere with Existing Ajax Systems: Integrates easily into broader Ajax setups, enabling automation scenarios like lights or sirens on motion.
• Scalable Installations: One hub can manage multiple devices over large areas, with optional ReX range extenders to boost coverage inside complex buildings.
Summary
The Ajax Motion Protect (8IN) is a smart, wireless indoor motion detector designed for reliable human presence detection while filtering out pets and environmental noise. With a detection range of up to 12 meters and wide viewing angles, it effectively covers large rooms or corridors. It features pet immunity up to 20 kg, operates for up to 5 years on a single CR123A battery, and communicates securely using Ajax’s proprietary Jeweller radio protocol with a range of up to 1,700 meters. It’s easy to install at 2.4 meters height and integrates seamlessly with Ajax security systems via the mobile or desktop app. Built-in tamper protection, jamming detection, and adjustable sensitivity levels make it an excellent choice for residential or commercial applications.
