HomeSiren Plus Jeweller user manual

HomeSiren Plus Jeweller is a wireless siren with extended audio capabilities and flexible alerts.

The siren provides audible alerts for alarms, security state changes, entry and exit delays, door openings, and DoorBell rings. Its built-in speaker and customizable melodies ensure clear sound signals for any scenario.

Powered by pre-installed batteries, the siren communicates with a hub or range extender via two secure radio protocols: Jeweller — to transmit alarms and other events, and Wings — to transmit firmware updates.

Functional elements

1. LED indicator.
2. Siren speaker covered with fabric.
3. SmartBracket mounting panel. To remove the panel, unscrew the holding screw and pull the panel down.
4. Holes to attach SmartBracket to the surface.
5. Perforated part of the mounting panel for routing cable through the wall.
6. Perforated part of the mounting panel. It activates a tamper alarm if there is any attempt to detach the device from the surface. Do not break it off.
7. QR code with the device ID. It is used to add the device to the hub.
8. Power button.
9. Tamper button.
10. Battery compartment.
11. Pins for connecting the device to the SmartBracket terminals.
12. Terminals for connecting an external power supply.
13. Latch for releasing the terminals.
14. UP key, marking the top of the siren.
15. Cable retention clip.
16. Bubble level (from the inner side of SmartBracket).
17. Holding screw to secure the siren to SmartBracket.

Compatible hubs and range extenders

The device requires an Ajax hub running OS Malevich 2.42 or later.

Operating principle

Thanks to the built-in speaker and flexible melody settings, the siren ensures audible signals that can be heard from a distance. The device also features tamper protection. When correctly installed, it prevents intruders from dismantling or deactivating the triggered siren. In addition to audio alerts, HomeSiren Plus Jeweller also provides LED indication for alarms, security mode changes, delays, and other events.

The siren performs four tasks:

1. Informing about alarms. The siren responds to tamper and system alarms. It is loud enough to scare away intruders and attract the attention of people nearby.
2. Indicating the security mode. The siren uses LED indication to show that the site is armed and an audible signal to inform about entry/exit delays. These features are helpful for systems controlled via key fobs or keypads: the siren reminds users to disarm the system upon entry.
3. Chime. The siren emits a distinct sound when an opening detector is triggered or the DoorBell button is pressed while the system is disarmed. The feature is used, for example, in stores to alert employees when customers enter.
4. Indicating an alarm until the system is disarmed. The siren's built-in LED flashes after the audible signal is emitted, allowing users and passing security patrols to see that the siren has been triggered.

HomeSiren Plus Jeweller supports multiple melodies for both Chime and DoorBell rings.

Superior Jeweller data transfer protocol

Superior Jeweller is an upgraded radio protocol for Superior devices, ensuring compliance with EN 50131 (Grade 3). It features advanced encryption and frequency hopping. Full frequency hopping is available only when all devices in the system use Superior Jeweller. If at least one device operates via the regular Jeweller protocol, the system will be limited to Grade 2: encryption remains, but frequency hopping is disabled. Superior devices can also operate using the regular Jeweller protocol, depending on the hub.

Wings data transfer protocol

Wings is a proprietary wireless communication technology for transmitting large data packets. The device uses Wings to upload firmware updates.

Advanced encrypted communication

The communication between HomeSiren Plus Jeweller and the hub is protected by an advanced encryption scheme that ensures data confidentiality and integrity. This means that all sensitive data in the message is encrypted, and each message includes a unique authentication tag allowing the system to check that the data has not been modified during transmission. The system can reliably detect tampering and reject forged or altered messages, providing robust protection against both passive and active attacks. This ensures secure communication between the device and the hub, as well as reliable system and data protection.

Frequency hopping

HomeSiren Plus Jeweller uses frequency hopping for radio communication with the hub (or the radio signal range extender). With this method, the hub and devices added to it change their operating frequency according to a defined pattern. The hopping sequence covers a defined set of channels within the operating bands, and devices switch frequencies synchronously with the hub. Even if some channels are affected by jamming, messages can be transmitted successfully via other channels. Frequency hopping improves the system's reliability and performance and ensures its resistance to intentional interference and jamming attempts.

Frequency hopping does not cause delays or pauses in radio communication and does not reduce the data transfer speed. If range extenders are added to the system, the frequency hopping is used for all radio communications: "device ↔ range extender" and "range extender ↔ hub".

Sending events to the monitoring station

An Ajax system transmits alarms and events to the Ajax PRO Desktop app and the monitoring station in the formats of SurGard (Contact ID), SIA (DC-09), ADEMCO 685, and other protocols.

HomeSiren Plus Jeweller can transmit the following events:

1. Tamper alarm / tamper button recovery.
2. Loss and restoration of connection with the hub (or the radio signal range extender).
3. Permanent siren deactivation/activation.
4. One-time siren deactivation/activation.
5. Loss and restoration of external power (12V).

When an alarm is received, the monitoring station operator knows what has happened and where to dispatch a rapid response unit. Ajax device addressability allows the system to send events to Ajax PRO Desktop and the monitoring station with the specified device type, name, security group, and virtual room. The list of transmitted parameters may vary depending on the monitoring software and the selected communication protocol.

Firmware update

If a new firmware version for HomeSiren Plus Jeweller is available, the icon appears in Ajax apps in the Devices tab. An admin or a PRO with access to the system settings can run an update via device states or settings. The on-screen instructions help to update the firmware successfully.

Selecting the installation site

When choosing where to place HomeSiren Plus Jeweller, consider the parameters that affect its operation:

• Jeweller signal strength.
• Wings signal strength.
• Obstacles that may interfere with radio signal and sound transmission, such as walls, interfloor ceilings, and large objects on the premises.

Consider the recommendations for placement when developing a project for the security system of the facility. A list of recommended partners is available here.

Recommended installation height is 8.2 ft or more. This will make it more difficult for intruders to access the device.

Signal strength

The Jeweller signal strength is determined by the number of undelivered or corrupted data packets over a certain period of time. The icon in the Devices tab in Ajax apps indicates the signal strength:

• three bars — excellent signal strength;
• two bars — good signal strength;
• one bar — low signal strength; stable operation is not guaranteed;
• crossed-out icon — no signal.

Refer to the Functionality testing section to learn how to run the Jeweller signal strength test.

Where not to install the device

1. Outdoors. This may cause the siren to malfunction.
2. In places with temperature and humidity beyond the permissible limits. This may damage the device.
3. In places where an audible signal may be attenuated, such as inside furniture, behind thick curtains, etc.
4. Near metal objects and mirrors. They may shield and attenuate the radio signal.
5. Near glass break detectors. The siren sound may trigger an alarm.
6. Closer than 3.3 ft to the hub (or the radio signal range extender).
7. In places with low or unstable Jeweller and Wings signal strength.

Installation

To install the device:

1. Unscrew the holding screw at the bottom of the siren. Then, remove the SmartBracket mounting panel from the device.

2. Add the device to the system.

3. Temporarily secure the SmartBracket panel using double-sided adhesive tape or other temporary fasteners.

   Double-sided adhesive tape should only be used for temporary installation. The device attached with the tape may come unstuck at any time. As long as the device is secured with the double-sided adhesive tape, the tamper button will not be triggered when the device is detached from the surface.

4. Place the siren on the SmartBracket mounting panel. The device LED indicator will flash once, indicating that the device enclosure is closed.

5. Perform functionality testing.

6. If the tests are successful, remove the siren from SmartBracket.

7. Secure the SmartBracket panel to the surface with bundled screws. Use all fixing points.

   If you use other fasteners, ensure they do not damage or deform the panel.

8. Place the siren on SmartBracket.

9. Tighten the holding screw on the bottom of the siren enclosure. The screw is needed for more reliable fastening and to protect the siren from quick dismantling.

   

Connecting an external power supply

When connecting an external power supply and using HomeSiren Plus Jeweller, follow the general electrical safety regulations for using electrical appliances, as well as the requirements of regulatory legal acts on electrical safety.

HomeSiren Plus Jeweller is equipped with terminals for connecting a 12 V⎓ power supply.

When external power is connected, the pre-installed batteries serve as a backup power source. Do not remove them while connecting the power supply. When powered by external power, the security status indication lights continuously instead of blinking.

To connect an external power supply:

1. De-energize the external power supply cable.

2. Dismount the device if it has already been installed.

3. Carefully break out the corresponding perforated part to output the cable from the back.

   

   If it is necessary to output cable from the bottom, make a hole carefully in the places indicated in the figure using a drill at low speed.

   

4. Run the cable into the siren enclosure through one of the entry points below:

   • Bottom-left entry — route the cable from the bottom-left side directly to the connector (without a cable loop).

   • Bottom-right entry — route the cable from the bottom-right side directly to the connector (without a cable loop).

   • Wall entry — route the cable directly from the wall opening to the connector (without a cable loop).

   

5. Connect the wires to the terminals. Ensure the correct polarity and order of the wire connections. Firmly secure the cable to the terminals.

6. Install the siren on the surface according to steps 3–9 described in the Installation section.

7. Switch on the external power.

Once the external power supply is connected, the External power parameter in the device states changes its status to Connected.

Adding to the system

Before adding a device

1. Install an Ajax app.
2. Log in to your account or create a new one.
3. Select a space or create a new one.
4. Add at least one virtual room.
5. Add a compatible hub to the space. Ensure the hub is switched on and has internet access via Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and/or mobile network.
6. Check the states in the Ajax app to ensure the space is disarmed and the hub is not starting an update.

Adding to the hub

1. Open an Ajax app. Select a space to which you want to add the device.

2. Go to the Devices tab and tap Add device.

3. Scan a QR code or enter the device ID manually. The QR code with the device ID is placed on the device enclosure. Also, it is duplicated on the device packaging.

   

4. Assign a name to the device.

5. Select a virtual room and a security group (if Group mode is enabled).

6. Tap Add, and the countdown will begin.

7. Switch on the device by holding the power button for 3 seconds.

   

If the connection fails, try again in 5 seconds. If the maximum number of devices has already been added to the hub, the system will send an error notification when you try to add more.

Once added to the hub, the device will appear in the list of hub devices in the Ajax app. The interval for updating device states in the list depends on the Jeweller or Jeweller/Fibra settings and is 36 seconds by default.

Functionality testing

An Ajax system provides several tests to help you select the correct installation place for the devices. For HomeSiren Plus Jeweller, the following tests are available:

• Jeweller signal strength test — to determine the signal strength and stability between the hub (or the radio signal range extender) and the device via the wireless Jeweller data transfer protocol at the installation site.
• Wings signal strength test — to determine the signal strength and stability between the hub (or the radio signal range extender) and the device via the wireless Wings data transfer protocol at the device installation site.
• Volume test — to check the current volume level of the siren and choose the optimal volume level for the secured facility.
• Signal attenuation test — to decrease or increase the power of the radio transmitter. The test allows users to check communication stability between the device and the hub by simulating the changing environment at the site.

Icons

The icons in an Ajax app display some of the HomeSiren Plus Jeweller states. The icons can be checked in the Devices tab.

Icons of a siren added to the hub

States

The states include information about the device and its operating parameters. The states of HomeSiren Plus Jeweller can be found in Ajax apps:

1. Go to the Devices tab.
2. Select HomeSiren Plus Jeweller in the list.

States of a siren added to the hub

Settings

To change HomeSiren Plus Jeweller settings, in an Ajax app:

1. Go to the Devices tab.
2. Select HomeSiren Plus Jeweller in the list.
3. Go to Settings .
4. Set the required parameters.
5. Tap Back to save the new settings.

Settings of a siren added to the hub

¹ Not evaluated by UL

Beep settings

Siren response to device alarms

HomeSiren Plus Jeweller can respond to alarms from each device in the system. The feature is useful if users do not need to activate the siren when a specific device is triggered. For example, when LeaksProtect Jeweller activates an alarm.

To configure the siren response to a device alarm:

1. Open an Ajax app.
2. Go to the Devices tab.
3. Select the device for which you want to configure the siren response.
4. Go to Settings .
5. Find the Alert with siren section and enable the desired toggles.
6. Repeat steps 3–5 for the rest of the system devices.

Siren response to tamper alarms

HomeSiren Plus Jeweller can respond to tamper alarms from each system device. When the feature is activated, the siren emits an audible signal when the device's tamper button or the accelerometer is triggered.

To configure the siren response to a tamper alarm:

1. Open an Ajax app.
2. Go to the Devices tab.
3. Select the hub and go to its Settings .
4. Select the Service menu.
5. Go to the Sounds and alerts section.
6. Enable the If lid of hub or any detector is open toggle.
7. Tap Back to save the new settings.

Siren response to the panic button press

In Ajax apps, an admin or PRO with the rights to configure the system can configure the siren response to the panic button press. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open an Ajax app.
2. Go to the Devices tab.
3. Select the hub and go to its Settings .
4. Select the Service menu.
5. Go to the Sounds and alerts section.
6. Enable the If in-app panic button is pressed toggle.
7. Tap Back to save the new settings.

Siren after-alarm indication

The siren can inform about its triggering in the armed system through LED indication.

The feature functions as follows:

1. The system registers an alarm.
2. The siren sounds an alarm signal (if enabled). Its duration and volume depend on the device settings.
3. The siren's LED flashes twice (once every 3 seconds) until the system is disarmed.

This feature allows system users and security patrols to see that the alarm has been activated.

To enable the siren after-alarm indication, in an Ajax PRO app:

1. Go to hub settings:

   • Hub → Settings → Service → LED indication.

2. Specify which events the sirens will indicate with a double LED flash before the system is disarmed:

   • Confirmed intrusion/hold-up alarm.

   • Single intrusion/hold-up alarm.

   • Lid opening.

3. Select the required siren in the Devices menu and tap Save to save the selection.

4. Tap Back to save the new settings.

Specific alerts on alarm cancellation and alarm abort

In the hub settings in an Ajax PRO app, you can select which devices should sound if an alarm is cancelled and which should sound if the alarm is aborted. The Alarm cancellation annunciation and Alarm abort annunciation features are required for systems that should comply with ANSI/SIA CP-01-2019*.

To select the devices to alert on alarm cancellation and alarm abort, in the Ajax PRO app:

1. Select the required hub and go to:

   • Settings → Service → Arming/disarming process

2. Ensure that ANSI/SIA CP-01-2019 is selected for the Compliance with standard setting.

3. Select the devices for Specific alert on alarm cancellation and Specific alert on alarm abort options.

4. Tap Back to save the new settings.

Learn more about ANSI/SIA CP-01-2019 system requirements

* HomeSiren Plus Jeweller is not certified according to ANSI/SIA CP-01-2019.

Chime on opening or doorbell button press

If Chime on opening or doorbell button press is enabled, HomeSiren Plus Jeweller informs a user with a short beep that opening detectors are triggered or the DoorBell button is pressed while the system is disarmed. The feature is used, for example, in stores to notify employees that someone has entered.

Alarm signals are configured in two steps: setting up the siren and setting up opening detectors. This article provides more information about Chime and how to configure detectors.

To set the siren response:

1. Open an Ajax app.
2. Go to the Devices tab.
3. Select HomeSiren Plus Jeweller and go to its Settings .
4. Go to the Beep settings menu.
5. Enable the Chime on opening or doorbell button press toggle in the Sound when disarmed category.
6. Set the required alarm signal volume.
7. Tap Back to save the new settings.

If the settings are correct, a bell icon will appear in the Control tab of the Ajax app. Tap it to activate or deactivate Chime.

Indication

The HomeSiren Plus Jeweller LED indicator lights up green depending on the device's state.

Malfunctions

When the device detects a malfunction (for example, there is no connection via the Jeweller protocol), a malfunction counter is displayed in the upper left corner of the device icon in an Ajax app.

All malfunctions can be viewed in the device states. Fields with malfunctions are highlighted in red.

A malfunction is displayed in the following cases:

• The device temperature is outside acceptable limits.
• The device lid is open (the tamper button has been triggered).
• There is no connection to the hub or radio signal range extender via Jeweller.
• The device battery is low.

Maintenance

Check the device regularly to ensure it is operating properly. The optimal frequency of checks is once every three months. Clean the device enclosure of dust, cobwebs, and other contaminants as they appear. Use a soft, dry wipe suitable for equipment maintenance.

Do not use substances containing alcohol, acetone, gasoline, or other active solvents to clean the siren.

If the battery is low, the system will send an early notification that the battery needs to be replaced. When armed mode is activated, the LED will slowly light up green and go out.

Technical specifications

Warranty

The warranty for the products of the Limited Liability Company “Ajax Systems Manufacturing” is valid for 2 years after purchase.

If the device does not operate properly, we recommend contacting the support service first, as most technical issues can be resolved remotely.

Contact technical support:

• email
• Telegram

Manufactured by "AS Manufacturing" LLC