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Superior MotionCam HD (PhOD).
Wireless PIR motion detector with extended photo verification possibilities. Supports HD resolution.
Standards and certifications
Superior MotionCam HD (PhOD) Jeweller · MC.SPHD.J. Manufacturer-listed marks; regional and installation conditions apply.
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Superior MotionCam HD (PhOD) Jeweller combines indoor movement detection with HD snapshots and HDR processing for difficult lighting. It can provide photos with an alarm, on demand or through configured scenarios. Correct placement supports pet immunity, while TurboWings delivers images to the Ajax app and supported monitoring software.
Key features. At a glance.
Several types of photo verification
The first photo is delivered in 4.5 seconds1
thanks to the TurboWings radio protocol
IR illumination
for low-light conditions
Horizontal viewing angle
Vertical viewing angle
HDR technology
HD support
photos with a resolution of 960 × 720 pixels are delivered in 15,5 seconds
Software algorithm to prevent false alarms
Up to 12 m2
of motion detection range
Up to 4 years of operation3
on pre-installed enhanced batteries
Four sensitivity levels
can be configured in an Ajax app
Photo privacy protection
Informative push notifications
Pet immunity
Temperature compensation
for effective detection in heat and cold
Up to 3,500 m4
of wireless communication with an Ajax hub or range extender
Superior Jeweller and TurboWings radio communication5
Power adjustment
Two colors
of matte enclosure
Remote control and configuration
Holding screw
to secure the detector on the SmartBracket mounting panel
Hassle-free installation
Automatic over-the-air updates6
- 1The first photo has a resolution of 320 × 240 pixels. If it is an HD photo, delivery takes up to 15.5 seconds. Learn more.
- 2Range is measured in open space; walls and installation conditions reduce it.
- 3With the Photo on demand feature disabled. If the Photo on demand feature is enabled, the battery life can last up to 3 years.
- 4In an open space. The communication range depends on the hub model the device is connected to. Range is measured in open space; walls and installation conditions reduce it.
- 5Superior Jeweller and automatic over-the-air updates are supported on newly manufactured detectors. The devices must be produced from March 2026 onward and run firmware version 16.132.41.30 or later.
- 6Superior Jeweller and automatic over-the-air updates are supported on newly manufactured detectors. The devices must be produced from March 2026 onward and run firmware version 16.132.41.30 or later.
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Superior MotionCam HD (PhOD) Jeweller
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More detail. Better balance in difficult light.
HD photo detail
Choose up to 960 × 720 pixels when detail matters. Lower resolutions reduce delivery time. These are event snapshots rather than a continuous video stream; check the image framing and available resolutions in the supplied detector’s settings.
Series contain 1–5 images at 160 × 120 or 320 × 240, and 1–3 at 640 × 480 or 960 × 720. Confirm HD availability for the exact device firmware.
Choose when a photo helps.
Photo by alarm
When the armed detector recognises movement, it sends an alarm and captures the configured photo series. The app presents the images with the event so an authorised viewer can assess what happened.
See interference as well as movement.
Photo by tamper alarm
Enable a photo response to interference with the mounting. The photo option is disabled by default; when enabled it can operate regardless of the armed state. Check that the intended viewers receive both the event and its image.
For the HD model this requires firmware 16.132.41.30 or later on a detector manufactured from March 2026.
Give access to the right people.
Photo requests need explicit permission
Photo on demand and photo by scenario are disabled by default. An administrator or user with access to Privacy settings decides who can request and view images, and whether requests are allowed while disarmed. Review access whenever occupants or service providers change.
Confirm the monitoring route
Supported monitoring software can receive alarm photos and configured photo events. Photos on demand are not sent to a monitoring station. PRO Desktop users need an authorised personal account for on-demand access; a monitoring-company profile cannot request or view those photos.
Photo events triggered by scenarios, schedules or arming/disarming are not sent over a direct-only CMS connection. Verify the intended delivery route and permissions during commissioning.
Send the event first. Follow with the detail.
Up to 4.5 seconds at 320 × 240
For a direct connection to the hub, the manual gives up to 3 seconds at 160 × 120, 4.5 seconds at 320 × 240, 11 seconds at 640 × 480 and 15.5 seconds at 960 × 720. Alarm messages are sent immediately; image delivery depends on resolution, signal and internet conditions.
A photo request can take up to 3 additional seconds to start capture. A range extender changes delivery time. Confirm HD support for the exact supplied firmware before choosing it.
Recognise movement. Filter thermal interference.
SmartDetect analyses the thermal pattern
The PIR sensor reads changes in infrared radiation. SmartDetect evaluates the size and movement of the warm area, radiation intensity and time in the detection zone to help distinguish a person from interference.
Cover the room with the right sensitivity.
Up to 12 m at a 2.4 m mounting height
The PIR sensor and Fresnel lens provide a horizontal motion-detection angle of 88.5°. Choose Low, Normal, High or Very high sensitivity, then walk-test the expected intrusion path.
Very high is the manual’s setting for INCERT compliance. Camera framing and motion coverage are different; confirm both with tests.
Pet immunity depends on placement
Correct installation and suitable sensitivity support animals up to 20 kg and 50 cm tall. A pet jumping onto furniture or moving close to the lens can still trigger an alarm. Test the actual room rather than relying on weight alone.
Secure the enclosure and its mounting.
Fit the holding screw and test the tamper
The tamper switch reports attempts to interfere with the detector’s mounting. Fix SmartBracket permanently, secure its breakaway section and fit the holding screw. Confirm that alerts reach the app and intended monitoring service.
The HD model has no anti-masking system. Choose a model with that function if the installation needs protection against a blocked view.
Protect the event and photo connections.
Event radio and TurboWings
The event radio link carries alarms, commands and status. TurboWings transfers photos. The current technical specification states up to 1,700 m in open space; actual coverage depends on the hub, obstacles and interference.
Superior Jeweller and over-the-air firmware updates require a detector manufactured from March 2026 with firmware 16.132.41.30 or later. Earlier units use regular Jeweller and do not support firmware updates. A compatible hub with OS Malevich 2.27 or later is required.
Plan coverage through the building.
Choose a compatible photo-capable extender
Check the exact detector firmware, hub and extender together. Superior ReX G3 is the manufacturer’s current range-extension route; a wired Ethernet link can help carry traffic through difficult parts of the building.
The HD manual also supports ReX 2. The original ReX does not provide this detector’s required photo path. Extender capacity and enhanced radio functions depend on the complete system.
Plan the next battery service.
Two replaceable CR123A batteries
The calculated maximum is up to 4 years with Photo on demand disabled, or up to 3 years with it enabled. Low-battery warnings help arrange replacement before operation is affected.
Actual life depends on photo use, radio conditions, polling and temperature. Use the exact replacement procedure, then test motion detection and photo delivery.
Know when the connection needs attention.
Monitor the detector’s current state
Regular exchanges with the hub report communication, battery and tamper status. The system identifies the affected device and room when a fault requires attention.
Check the configured notification delay
A 36-second connection-loss example assumes a 12-second polling interval and three missed packets. Different polling settings change the delay. Test the configured event route before handover.
Pair the device. Test the complete photo path.
Add the exact detector by QR code
An accredited Ajax partner pairs the detector in Ajax PRO, checks compatible hub software, and assigns its room and security group. Verify the radio region as well as the model; similar names do not establish compatibility.
Use it in the intended indoor environment.
Clear views and suitable surroundings
The operating range is −10 to +40 °C with humidity up to 75%. An IP50 enclosure is for indoor use. Avoid direct sunlight, heat sources, obstacles close to the lens and condensation. Recheck detection and photos after changing the room layout.
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Communication
- Superior Jeweller data transfer protocol 1
- Two-way encrypted radio communication for events, commands and device status. Available on detectors manufactured from March 2026 with firmware 16.132.41.30 or later; earlier devices use regular Jeweller.
- Frequency bands
- 865.0–868.0 MHz 868.0–868.6 MHz 868.7–869.2 MHz 869.4–869.65 MHz For devices with the firmware version 16.132.41.30 or later (manufactured from March 2026). Devices with previous firmware versions operate only on the 868.0–868.6 MHz frequency band.
- Maximum effective radiated power (ERP)
- up to 20 mW Automatic power control to reduce power consumption and radio interference.
- Radio signal modulation
- GFSK
- Radio communication range
- up to 1,700 m Between the device and a hub (or a range extender) in an open space.
- Encrypted communication
- Encrypted communication protects the confidentiality and integrity of transmitted device data.
- Frequency hopping
- The radio changes operating frequencies to improve resistance to interference. Enhanced operation depends on supported firmware and the complete radio path.
- TurboWings communication technology
- Photo transfer and supported firmware updates over a separate radio link. Firmware updates require a device manufactured from March 2026 with firmware 16.132.41.30 or later.
- Frequency bands
- 865.0–868.0 MHz 868.0–868.6 MHz 868.7–869.2 MHz 869.4–869.65 MHz For devices with the firmware version 16.132.41.30 or later (manufactured from March 2026). Devices with previous firmware versions operate only on the 868.0–868.6 MHz frequency band.
- Radio communication range
- up to 1,700 m Between the device and a hub (or a range extender) in an open space.
- Encrypted communication
- Encrypted communication protects the confidentiality and integrity of transmitted device data.
- Frequency hopping
- The radio changes operating frequencies to improve resistance to interference. Enhanced operation depends on supported firmware and the complete radio path.
Detection
- Sensitive element
- 1 PIR sensor
- Motion detection distance
- up to 12 m When installed at a height of 2.4 m.
- Motion detection angle
- horizontal: 88.5°
- Motion detection speed
- from 0.3 to 2 m/s The detector lens should be positioned perpendicular to the likely intrusion path into the facility.
- Sensitivity
- 4 levels Adjusted by PRO or a user with admin rights in an Ajax app
- Pet immunity
- weight: up to 20 kg height: up to 50 cm
- False alarm prevention
- SmartDetect Software algorithm.
- Temperature compensation
- Effective motion detection at temperatures from −10 °C to +40 °C.
Photo verification
- Photo by alarm
- The built-in camera is activated if the detector is armed and motion is detected.
- Photo by tamper alarm
- A built-in camera takes a photo if the tamper triggering is detected. The feature is disabled by default. Available for devices with the firmware version 16.132.41.30 or later (manufactured from March 2026).
- Photo on demand
- The user takes pictures at any time or when the detector is armed (depending on settings). The feature is disabled by default.
- Photo by scenario
- The detector’s camera takes pictures automatically when other Ajax detectors are triggered. The feature is disabled by default.
- Photo by schedule
- The detector automatically takes photos at the specified time. The feature is not configured by default.
- Photo by arming/disarming
- The detector automatically takes photos when the security state is changed.
- Adjustable photo resolution
- 960 × 720 px 640 × 480 px (by default) 320 × 240 px 160 × 120 px Adjusted by PRO or a user with admin rights in an Ajax app.
- Camera viewing angles
- horizontal: 90° vertical: 50°
- HDR image
- Improves detail accuracy in bright and dark scenes.
- IR illumination
- For night photography and low-light conditions.
- Series of pictures
- from 1 to 5 images with a resolution of 320 × 240 px or 160 × 120 px from 1 to 3 images with a resolution of 640 × 480 px or 960 × 720 px Adjusted by PRO or a user with admin rights in an Ajax app.
- Photo delivery time
- up to 3 s — 160 × 120 px resolution up to 4.5 s — 320 × 240 px resolution up to 11 s — 640 × 480 px resolution up to 15.5 s — 960 × 720 px resolution Photo delivery time depends on the image resolution selected in the device settings.
Sabotage protection
- Tamper alarm
- Notifications on attempts to detach the detector from the surface or remove it from the mounting panel.
- Holding screw
- to secure the detector on SmartBracket
- Protection against spoofing
- via device authentication
- Communication loss detection
- after 36 s Detection time depends on the Jeweller or Jeweller/Fibra settings.
Power supply
- Batteries
- 2 × CR123A Pre-installed.
- Type
- type C
- Calculated battery life
- up to 4 years With Photo on demand toggle disabled. up to 3 years With Photo on demand toggle enabled.
- Operating voltage range
- 4.2−6.2 V⎓
- Nominal operating voltage
- 6 V⎓
- Quiescent current consumption at nominal voltage
- 0.030 mA
- Maximum current consumption at nominal voltage
- 400 mA
- Full capacity
- 1,550 mAh
- Low battery voltage
- 4.705–5.00 V⎓
- Low battery recovery voltage
- 5.055–5.355 V⎓
- End-of-life battery voltage
- 3.80 V⎓ Device is switched off.
- End-of-life battery capacity
- 150 mAh
- Manufacturer
- Panasonic
Enclosure
- Dimensions
- 135 × 70 × 60 mm
- Weight of the white device
- 170 g
- Weight of the black device
- 157 g
- Operating temperature range
- from −10 °C to +40 °C
- Operating humidity
- up to 75%
- Protection class
- IP50
What’s in the box
- Superior MotionCam HD (PhOD) Jeweller
- SmartBracket mounting panel with holding screw
- 2 × CR123A batteries (pre-installed)
- Installation kit
- Quick start guide
For your installation
- Selected as part of an installer-reviewed security or automation project.
- Confirm the supported control panel, device software and regional radio version; test coverage at the final installation position.
- It is recommended to install the detector at a height of 2.4 m.
- The device is designed for indoor use only.
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