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Superior MotionCam AM (PhOD).
Wireless PIR motion detector with an anti-masking system and extended photo verification possibilities. Supports HD resolution.
Standards and certifications
Superior MotionCam AM (PhOD) Jeweller · MC.SAMP.J. Manufacturer-listed marks; regional and installation conditions apply.
Notice movement. Expose interference.
Superior MotionCam AM (PhOD) Jeweller combines indoor motion detection with photo verification and dedicated anti-masking sensors. Its optical system monitors the room and the approach close to the detector, while optional photos can document masking and tamper events. TurboWings carries the image series to a compatible Ajax system.
Key features. At a glance.
Up to 12 m
motion detection distance
Horizontal viewing angle
Vertical viewing angle
Photo size selection
160 × 120 pixels
320 × 240 pixels
640 × 480 pixels
960 × 720 pixels
Anti-masking system
with adjustable level of sensitivity
Crawling person detection1
improved sensitivity in lower lens areas
4.5 seconds to deliver the first photo2
thanks to the TurboWings radio protocol
Various types of photo verification
Software algorithm to prevent false alarms
Enhanced motion detection3
with a decreased blind zone of up to 80 cm
3 levels of motion detection sensitivity
that can be set in the Ajax PRO app
HDR technology
for clear photos
HD photos4
photos with a resolution of 960 × 720 pixels are delivered in 15.5 seconds
Up to 4 years of operation5
on pre-installed enhanced batteries
Informative push notifications
Photo privacy protection
Remote control and configuration
Temperature compensation
for effective detection in heat and cold
Holding screw
to secure the detector on a mounting panel
Up to 3,500 m6
communication range with an Ajax hub or a range extender
Superior Jeweller and TurboWings radio communication7
Power adjustment
Hassle-free installation
Automatic over-the-air updates8
- 1The provisional crawling detection distance is 2 m with the detector installed at 2.4 m. This test figure is awaiting manufacturer confirmation and may change.
- 2With TurboWings protocol and photo resolution of 320 × 240 pixels. Learn more.
- 3Superior MotionCam AM (PhOD) Jeweller detects a person standing at a distance of 80 cm from the device when the detector is properly installed at a height of 2.4 m. Testing was conducted with a person 175 cm tall.
- 4First photo delivery in 15.5 seconds with TurboWings protocol. Learn more.
- 5Up to 3 years with the Photo on demand feature enabled.
- 6In 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.
- 7Superior 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 17.132.39.30 or later.
- 8Superior 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 17.132.39.30 or later.
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Superior MotionCam AM (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.
Photo capture must be enabled separately from the tamper alert itself.
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.
Reduce the blind zone near the detector.
Up to 12 m and a 92° horizontal view
Install at 2.4 m, across the likely intrusion path. The specified 80 cm near-device detection figure was tested with a standing person 175 cm tall. Low, Normal and High sensitivity let the installer adapt detection to the room.
Crawling detection is supported, but the specification marks the 2 m test figure as awaiting confirmation. Do not use that provisional distance as a guaranteed coverage boundary.
Notice attempts to obstruct the view.
Calibrate the dedicated masking sensors
With anti-masking enabled, the detector reports attempts to cover or obstruct its view, including while disarmed. Select Low, Normal or High masking sensitivity to suit the site. Keep the view clear during calibration and test the function after mounting.
Recalibrate after moving the detector or changing the mounting or masking settings. Resolve any calibration fault before putting the system into service.
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 17.132.39.30 or later. Earlier units use regular Jeweller and do not support firmware updates. Confirm the exact hub in the current compatibility list.
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 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 17.132.39.30 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 17.132.39.30 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 noise interference.
- Radio signal modulation
- GFSK
- Radio signal range
- up to 1,700 m Between the detector 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 17.132.39.30 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 17.132.39.30 or later (manufactured from March 2026). Devices with previous firmware versions operate only on the 868.0–868.6 MHz frequency band.
- Radio signal range
- up to 1,700 m Between the detector 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 elements
- 1 × PIR sensor
- Motion detection distance
- up to 12 m When installed at a height of 2.4 m.
- Reduced blind zone
- from 80 cm It detects a standing person at a distance of 80 cm from the device when the detector is properly installed at a height of 2.4 m. Does not depend on the sensitivity level. Testing was performed with a person of 175 cm height.
- Crawling detection zone
- from 2 m (manufacturer confirmation pending) Detects a person crawling at a distance of 2 m from the device when the detector is properly installed at a height of 2.4 m. The test results may be updated.
- Motion detection angles
- horizontal: 92°
- Motion detection speed
- from 0.2 to 2.0 m/s The direction of the detector sensors should be perpendicular to an alleged intrusion path into the facility.
- Sensitivity
- 3 levels Adjusted by a PRO or a user with admin rights in Ajax apps.
- Temperature compensation
- Effective motion detection at temperatures from −10 °C to +40 °C.
- False alarm prevention
- SmartDetect Software algorithm.
Photo verification
- Photo by alarm
- A 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.
- Photo by masking
- A built-in camera takes a photo if the masking is detected. The feature is disabled by default.
- Photo on demand
- The user takes photos 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 photos automatically when other Ajax detectors are triggered. The feature is disabled by default.
- Photo by schedule
- The detector automatically takes photos at a specified time.
- Photo by arming/disarming
- The detector automatically takes photos when the security state is changed.
- Adjustable photo resolution
- 960 × 720 px 3 640 × 480 px (by default) 320 × 240 px 160 × 120 px Adjusted by a PRO or a user with admin rights in an Ajax app. 3 The firmware version confirmation is required. First photo delivery in 15.5 seconds with TurboWings protocol.
- IR illumination
- For photography at night and in 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 3 Adjusted by a PRO or a user with admin rights in an Ajax app. 3 The firmware version confirmation is required. First photo delivery in 15.5 seconds with TurboWings protocol.
- 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
- 1 tamper Notifications of attempts to detach the detector from the surface or unlock the SmartBracket and remove the detector from the mounting panel.
- Protection against spoofing
- device authentication
- Anti-masking system
- detects attempts to block the detector view
- Communication loss detection
- after 36 s Detection time depends on the Jeweller/Fibra settings.
Power supply
- Batteries
- 2 × CR123A Pre-installed.
- Type
- Type C.
- Calculated battery life
- up to 4 years With the Photo on demand feature disabled. up to 3 years With the Photo on demand feature enabled.
- Detector’s operating voltage range
- 4.2−6.2 V⎓
- Detector’s nominal operating voltage
- 6 V⎓
- Quiescent detector’s current consumption at nominal voltage
- 0.040 mA
- Maximum detector’s current consumption at nominal voltage
- 400 mA
- Full capacity
- 3,300 mAh
- Low battery voltage
- 4.85 V⎓
- Low battery recovery voltage
- 4.9 V⎓
- End-of-life battery voltage
- 4.2 V⎓ The device is switched off.
- End-of-life battery capacity
- 600 mAh
Enclosure
- Dimensions
- 134 × 70 × 59 mm
- Weight
- 176 g
- Operating temperature range
- from −10 °C to +40 °C
- Operating humidity
- up to 75% non-condensing
- Protection class
- IP50
What’s in the box
- Superior MotionCam AM (PhOD) Jeweller
- SmartBracket mounting panel
- 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 that the detector be installed at a height of 2.4 m.
- The pet immunity feature is not available for this device.
- The device is designed for indoor use only.
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