AJAX StreetSiren - User Manual

StreetSiren significantly improves the efficiency of the security system. With a high probability, its loud alarm signal and light indication is sufficient to attract the attention of neighbours and deter intruders.

The siren can be seen and heard from far away due to the powerful buzzer and bright LED. When installed properly, it is hard to dismount and switch off the actuated siren: its body is sturdy, the metal net protects the buzzer, and the power supply is autonomous. Moreover, if the system is armed, the on/off button is blocked, preventing the siren from being turned off.

StreetSiren is equipped with a tamper button and an accelerometer. The tamper button is triggered when the device body is opened, and the accelerometer is activated when someone’s try to move or dismount the device.

Connecting

Before starting the connection:

1. Following the hub user guide, install the Ajax app. Create an account, add the hub, and create at least one room.
2. Switch on the hub and check the internet connection (via Ethernet cable and/or GSM network).
3. Make sure that the hub is disarmed and does not update by checking its status in the Ajax app.

Only users with administrator rights can pair the device with the hub

Pairing the device with the hub:

1. Select Add Device in the Ajax app.
2. Name the device, scan or type the QR code (located on the device body and packaging), and select the location room.
   

   

3. Tap Add — the countdown will start.
4. Switch on the device by holding the power button for 3 seconds.
   

   

The on/off button is recessed into the body of the siren and quite tight, you can use a thin solid object to press it.

For detecting and pairing to occur, the device should be located within the coverage of the wireless network of the hub (at the same protected object). The connection request is transmitted briefly: at the moment of switching on the device.

StreetSiren switches off automatically after failing to connect to the hub. To retry the connection, you do not need to switch it off. If the device has already been assigned to another hub, switch it off and follow the standard pairing procedure.

The device connected to the hub appears in the list of devices in the app. The update of the siren statuses in the list depends on the device ping interval set in the hub settings (the default value is 36 seconds).

Please note that only 10 sirens or keypads with a built-in siren can be connected to one hub.

Icons

Icons display some of the StreetSiren states. You can view them in the Ajax app, in the Devices menu.

Icon	Value
	Shows Jeweller signal strength between the hub/range extender and StreetSiren The recommended value is 2-3 bars
	Battery charge level How battery charge is displayed in Ajax apps
	Displayed if the device is working via a radio signal range extender
	StreetSiren is off Learn more
	StreetSiren tamper triggering events are disabled Learn more
	Siren notifies about the opening
	The device was not transferred to the new hub. Learn more

States

Siren states can be found in the Ajax app:

1. Go to the Devices tab.
2. Select StreetSiren from the list.

Settings

To change the StreetSiren settings in the Ajax app:

1. Select the hub if you have several of them or if you are using the PRO app.
2. Go to the Devices tab.
3. Select StreetSiren in the list.
4. Go to Settings by clicking on the .
5. Set the required parameters.
6. Click Back to save the new settings.

Setting	Value
Name	Siren name that can be edited. The name of device you can see at notifications in the event feed. The name can contain up to 12 Cyrillic characters or up to 24 Latin symbols
Room	Selecting the virtual room to which StreetSiren DoubleDeck is assigned. The room name you can see at notifications in the event feed
Audible alarm	Selecting when to enable audible alarm: Always — a siren activates an audible alarm regardless of the system’s security state. Only when armed — an audible alarm is activated only if the system or the group to which a siren is assigned is armed. Setting is available for hubs with the firmware version OS Malevich 2.16 or later.
Alarms in Group Mode	Selecting the group to which the siren is assigned. You can select one or all groups: When assigned to a group, the siren and its indication are related to alarms and events of this group When attached to all groups, the siren and its indication are related to alarms and events of all groups in the system Regardless of the group selected, the siren will respond to Night Mode activation and alarms Learn more
Alarm Volume	The siren responds to system alarms with the selected volume: Muted — the siren does not sound when the alarm is raised Quiet — 85 dB volume Loud — 100 dB volume Very loud — 113 dB volume The volume level is measured 1 m away from the siren
Alarm Duration	Duration of the audible alarm: from 3 seconds to 3 or 15 minutes. The duration is set in 3-second intervals. Alarm duration of more than 3 minutes is available only for StreetSiren Jeweller with firmware version NA 5.60.4.14 or higher and with Quiet or Loud alarm volume.
Alert if Moved	Alarm when the accelerometer is triggered: the siren is triggered if you turn the body or detach the device from the mount. The built-in accelerometer takes 60 seconds to remember the normal position. Do not rush to check the performance of the function before this time expires
LED indication	LED indication of the siren settings: Disabled — LED indication is off Armed — LED blinks once every 3 seconds only when the system is armed Always — LED blinks once every 3 seconds regardless of the mode state More about indication
Beeps Settings	Opens the siren notification settings. A detailed description of the settings is available below
Jeweller Signal Strength Test	Switching the siren to the Jeweller signal strength test mode. The test allows you to check the signal level between the hub and StreetSiren and determine the optimal installation location What is Jeweller Signal Strength Test
Volume Test	Switches the device to the volume test mode What is Volume Level Test
Signal Attenuation Test	Switching the StreetSiren to the signal fade test mode (available in siren with firmware version 3.50 and later) What is Attenuation Test
User Guide	Opens the StreetSiren User Guide
Permanent Deactivation	Allows the user to disconnect the device without removing it from the system. Three options are available: No — the device operates normally and transmits all events Entirely — the device will not execute system commands or participate in automation scenarios, and the system will ignore device alarms and other notifications Lid only — the system will ignore only notifications about the triggering of the device tamper button StreetSiren with firmware version 3.71 and later supports this function Learn more about permanent deactivation of devices
Unpair Device	Disconnects the siren from the hub and deletes its settings

Siren beep settings

Event	Meaning
Beep on armed mode change
Arming/Disarming	When this option is enabled, the siren warns of arming and disarming by lighting of the LED frame and by a short beep
Night Mode Activation/Deactivation	If enabled, the siren alerts you by backlighting the LED frame and a short beep when arming and disarming the system from the Night mode What is Night mode
Mute the device when code on keypad is being entered	Available for StreetSiren Jeweller with firmware versions from 5.60.5.0 to 6.0.0.0 and from 6.56.1.57 or higher, operating with hubs with OS Malevich 2.19 or higher. Mutes the annunciation beeps once the user starts to enter a passcode on the keypad. This feature allows users to focus on the system disarming.
Beep on delays Available for StreetSiren Jeweller with firmware versions 3.51.0.0 or later.
Entry Delays	If this option is enabled, the siren beeps to signal about an entry delay What is Delay When Entering/Leaving
Exit Delays	If this option is enabled, the siren beeps to signal about an exit delay What is Delay When Entering/Leaving
Entry Delays in Night Mode	If this option is enabled, the siren beeps to signal about an entry delay in the Night mode What is Night mode What is Delay When Entering/Leaving
Exit Delays in Night Mode	If this option is enabled, the siren beeps to signal about an exit delay in the Night mode What is Night mode What is Delay When Entering/Leaving
Fast beep on delays
Fast beep on Entry delay expiration	Available for StreetSiren Jeweller with firmware versions from 5.60.5.0 to 6.0.0.0 and from 6.56.1.57 or higher, operating with hubs with OS Malevich 2.19 or higher. Notifies the user that the Delay When Entering time is running out. There are 4 options to choose from when the fast beep should start: Never Last 5 seconds Last 10 seconds Last 15 seconds
Fast beep on Exit delay expiration	Available for StreetSiren Jeweller with firmware versions from 5.60.5.0 to 6.0.0.0 and from 6.56.1.57 or higher, operating with hubs with OS Malevich 2.19 or higher. Notifies the user that the Delay When Leaving time is running out. There are 4 options to choose from when the fast beep should start: Never Last 5 seconds Last 10 seconds Last 15 seconds
Beep when disarmed
Chime on opening	When enabled, the siren beeps 1 to 4 times to indicate that opening detectors in the Disarmed system mode were triggered. The feature is available for StreetSiren with firmware version 3.73.1.0 and later What is Chime How to set up Chime
Beep volume	Selecting the volume level of the siren at the time of notification on arming/disarming or delay when entering/leaving and opening: Quiet — 85 dB volume Loud — 100 dB volume Very loud — 113 dB volume The volume level was measured 1 m away from the siren

Setting up the processing of detector alarms

Through the Ajax app, you can configure which detector alarms can activate the siren. This can help to avoid situations when the security system notifies of LeaksProtect detector alarm or any other device alarm. The parameter is adjusted in the detector or device settings:

1. Sign in to the Ajax app.
2. Go to the Devices menu.
3. Select the detector or device.
4. Go to its settings and set the necessary parameters for activating the siren.

Setting the tamper alarm response

The siren can respond to the tamper alarm of devices and detectors. The option is disabled by default. Note that the tamper reacts to the opening and closing of the body even if the system is not armed!

What is a tamper

For the siren to respond to tamper triggering, in Ajax app:

1. Go to the Devices menu.
2. Select the hub and go to its settings .
3. Select the Service menu.
4. Go to Siren Settings.
5. Enable the Alert with a siren if the hub or detector lid is open option.

Setting the response to pressing the panic button in the Ajax app

The siren can respond to pressing the panic button in Ajax apps. Note that the panic button can be pressed even if the system is disarmed!

For the siren to respond to pressing the panic button:

1. Go to the Devices menu.
2. Select the hub and go to its settings .
3. Select the Service menu.
4. Go to Siren Settings.
5. Enable the Alert with a siren if in-app panic button is pressed option.

Setting the siren after-alarm indication

The siren can inform about triggerings in armed system by means of LED indication.

The option functions as follows:

1. The system registers the alarm.
2. The siren plays an alarm (duration and volume depend on settings).
3. The lower right corner of the siren LED frame blinks twice (about once every 3 seconds) until the system is disarmed.

Thanks to this feature, system users and security companies patrols can understand that the alarm has occurred.

The siren after-alarm indication does not work for always active detectors, if the detector was triggered when the system was disarmed.

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

1. Go to siren settings:

• Hub → Settings → Service → Siren Settings

2. Specify what events the sirens will inform about by double blinking before the security system is disarmed:

• Confirmed intrusion/hold-up alarm
• Single intrusion/hold-up alarm
• Lid opening

3. Select the sirens needed. Go back to Siren Settings. The set parameters will be saved.

4. Click Back. All values will be applied.

StreetSiren with firmware version 3.73.1.0 and later supports this function.

Setting specific alerts on Alarm Cancellation and Alarm Abort

Selecting devices to alert on Alarm Cancellation and Alarm Abort is only available in Ajax PRO apps. Settings are available for hubs with firmware version OS Malevich 2.19 or higher.

You can select which devices should beep if the alarm is cancelled and which should beep if the alarm is aborted in the hub settings in PRO apps. The Alarm Cancellation Annunciation and Alarm Abort Annunciation features are required for systems that should comply with ANSI/SIA CP-01-2019 standard.

To select the devices to annunciate 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. Click Back to apply the settings.

Features are available for StreetSiren Jeweller with firmware versions from 5.60.5.0 to 6.0.0.0 and from 6.56.1.57 or higher.

How to set Chime

Chime is a sound signal that indicates the triggering of the opening detectors when the system is disarmed. The feature is used, for example, in stores, to notify employees that someone has entered the building.

Notifications are configured in two stages: setting up sirens and setting up opening detectors.

Chime is supported by StreetSiren with firmware version 3.73.1.0 and later.

Siren settings

1. Go to the Devices menu.
2. Select the siren.
3. Go to its settings by clicking the gear icon in the upper right corner.
4. Go to the Beeps Settings menu.
5. Scroll down and enable the Chime on opening option in the Beep when disarmed category.
6. Set the volume of the notifications. 3 options are available:
   • Quiet (85 dB at a distance of 1 m).
   • Loud (100 dB at a distance of 1 m).
   • Very loud (113 dB at a distance of 1 m).
     

     The specified Beep volume also applies to the volume of siren notifications when arming/disarming and for the entry/exit delays.

7. Click Back to save the settings.
8. Repeat steps 2–7 for other sirens on which you want to enable the notifications.

Detectors settings

1. Go to the Devices menu.
2. Select the detector.
3. Go to its settings by clicking the gear icon in the upper right corner.
4. Go to the Chime Settings menu.
5. Select the events to be notified by the siren:
   • If a door or a window is open.
   • If an external contact is open (available if the External Contact option is enabled).
6. Select the chime sound (siren tone): 1 to 4 short beeps. Once selected, the Ajax app will play the sound.
7. Click Back to save the settings.
8. Repeat steps 2–7 for other detectors on which you need to enable the notifications.

Indication

Performance Testing

The Ajax system allows conducting tests for checking the functionality of connected devices.

The tests do not start straight away but within a period of 36 seconds when using the standard settings. The test time start depends on the settings of the detector polling period (the Jeweller menu settings in hub settings).

Volume Level Test

Jeweller Signal Strength Test

Attenuation Test

Installing

The location of the siren depends on its remoteness from the hub, and obstacles hindering the radio signal transmission: walls, floors, large objects.

Check the Jeweller signal strength at the installation location

If the signal level is low (one bar), we cannot guarantee stable operation of the device. Take all possible measures to improve the quality of the signal. At least, move the siren: even a 20 cm shift can significantly improve the quality of signal reception.

If the device has low or unstable signal strength even after moving, use a radio signal range extender.

StreetSiren is protected from dust/moisture (IP54 class), which means it can be placed outdoors. The recommended installation height is 2.5 meters and higher. Such a height hinders access to the device for intruders.

When installing and using the device, follow the general electrical safety rules for electrical appliances, as well as the requirements of regulatory legal acts on electrical safety.

It is strictly prohibited to disassemble the device under voltage! Do not use the device with a damaged power cord.

Mounting

Before mounting StreetSiren, make sure that you have selected the optimal location and it is in compliance with the guidelines of this manual!

Installation process

1. If you are going to use an external power supply (12 V), drill a hole for the wire in SmartBracket. Before installation, make sure that the wire insulation is not damaged.
   

   You need to drill a hole in the mounting panel to lead out the external power supply wire.

2. Fix SmartBracket to the surface with bundled screws. If using any other attaching hardware, make sure that they do not damage or deform the panel.
   

   Using the double-sided adhesive tape is not recommended either for a temporary nor permanent fixing.

3. Put StreetSiren on the SmartBracket panel and turn it clockwise. Fix the device with a screw. Fixing the siren to the panel with a screw makes it difficult for intruders to remove the device quickly.

Do not install the siren:

1. near metal objects and mirrors (they can interfere with the RF signal and cause it to fade);
2. in the places were its sound can be muffled;
3. closer than 1 m from the hub.