Ajax, a European manufacturer of smart wireless security systems, launched multiple new products: MotionCam, a motion detector with photo verification of alarms, and the updated OS Malevich 2.8 which includes automation scenarios, a smart home remote control Button, and Multi-Rex that enables protection of huge facilities.
The new devices and updates allowed Ajax to achieve the following goals:
- eliminate the violation of privacy by traditional video cameras;
- combine security equipment and smart home into a single system;
- ensure coverage of very large facilities with a single wireless security system.
Automation and protection
"For a long time, security systems and home automation have been believed to be two different things," said Alexander Konotopskyi, Ajax Systems CEO.
"We’ve started merging these conceptions based on Ajax to ensure a wide range of automation and protection capabilities in one solution."
MotionCam: safe photo verification
MotionCam will resolve the problem of unverified alarms and security patrol calls by false alarms
MotionCam, a new motion detector with a camera for visual alarm verification, will resolve the problem of unverified alarms and security patrol calls by false alarms.
Whenever the detector spots an intrusion, it takes several photos so that the owner and the security company can be convinced whether there is a real intrusion or the alarm has occurred due to simple oversights, hyperactive pets, or incorrect installation of the detector.
Wings radio protocol
MotionCam detectors do not violate privacy, as they activate the camera only in case of alarm neither users nor the security company have any backdoors to take a picture by request.
The Ajax team has developed a new Wings radio protocol for this detector. It guarantees transmission of images in less than 9 seconds to a distance of 1,700 metres and provides record energy efficiency for this type of device — the batteries in the detector live up to 4 years. All the data are encrypted when transmitted and stored, and images are not processed or analysed by anyone. MotionCam detectors require a Hub 2 control panel.
Fast photo transmission
"I am proud that the Ajax team can make such inventions. Without a doubt, the Wings technology sets new standards in the security industry," said Aleksandr Konotopskyi, Ajax Systems CEO.
"Fast photo transmission at a distance of 1700 metres with phenomenal energy efficiency it’s magic that was previously unavailable on the market. We’ve managed to boost the informative quality of the system to the next level and preserve the familiar user experience at the same time."
OS Malevich 2.8: automation scenarios, button, Multi-Rex
The updated OS Malevich 2.8 enables system users to automate their routine actions
Ajax has managed to change people’s attitudes towards security systems. Security equipment has become a gadget that is pleasant to use for safety at home and work.
The updated OS Malevich 2.8 enables system users to automate their routine actions: e.g., security scheduling, managing home and office appliances, or counteracting any force majeure circumstances.
Examples of available scenarios (launching in beta version)
- Scheduled night mode — arms the perimetre of the property and protects the family while they sleep.
- Automatic doors and roller shutters — the scenario rules out the situations when the employees forget to lower the roller shutters or lock the door.
- Flood prevention system — Ajax detectors identify a pipe breakage and dishwasher leaks from the first drops. An activated Scenario can automatically shut down running water to prevent flooding.
- Power cut off by a fire alarm — fire detectors immediately respond to smoke or temperature increase. Set a scenario to switch off the potential cause of ignition.
- Spotlighting the trespassers — the system scares off burglars approaching the house with blinding lights and loud sirens.
- Home activity simulation — when going on vacation, the user can set up the lighting or audio playback schedules. The home won’t look empty and won’t attract thieves’ attention.
- Heating on schedule — the system can schedule the work of the underfloor heating system and turn on the electric boiler automatically at night when electricity runs at reduced rates.
More about scenarios
For the convenient usage of scenarios, Ajax has expanded the functionality of its wireless panic button
For the convenient usage of scenarios, Ajax has expanded the functionality of its wireless panic button. The “Button” supports two modes: regular Panic Mode and Control Mode which will let users run different scenarios.
With a single click, they will be able to turn off the lights, switch on/off home appliances, lower the roller blinds, or open the gate.
Climate control and lighting automation
"Today, we make a big step towards an Ajax-based smart home. The goal of this release is to automate the user’s routines in the app and train the Ajax system to resist the threats autonomously," said Valentyn Hrytsenko, Ajax Systems CMO.
"Our next big focus will be to dive deeper into climate control and lighting automation. We’ve formed a dedicated R&D team to develop the smart home functionality further. Within the next two years, we’re planning to significantly expand the model range of automation devices."
Multi-Rex: securing very large facilities
Users can connect up to 5 ReX range extenders to one Ajax control panel. The coverage area has increased from 12 km2 to 35 km2. With a single system, without any complex restructuring, the user can secure an office building, a factory with concrete floors, a farm with many buildings and a vast territory, etc.
ReX enhances the autonomy of the security system and increases its reliability. Each range extender combines the connected detectors into an independent subsystem. If communication with the hub is lost, ReX will take over facility protection.
