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Ajax Systems — Jeweller Wireless and Fibra Wired

How Ajax's two communication technologies work, what the Hub 2 Plus can do, and how Ajax security integrates with KNX building automation.

Ajax Jeweller — the wireless protocol

Ajax Jeweller is a proprietary 2-way wireless protocol developed by Ajax Systems (Ukraine). It operates at 868 MHz — the EU ISM band for security devices — using encrypted communication:

Frequency

868 MHz (EU)

Modulation

DSSS (spread spectrum)

Encryption

AES-128 with Diff-Hellman

Range

2 km open field, 800m indoor

Communication

2-way (device ↔ hub)

Tamper

Physical + signal

The key advantage of 2-way communication: the hub knows exactly when each device last checked in and detects signal jamming. If a detector goes silent, Ajax triggers a jamming alert — unlike basic 1-way systems where a jammer can silently disable all detectors.

Ajax Fibra — wired bus

Ajax Fibra (2022) is Ajax's answer to the growing demand for wired detection in commercial buildings. Fibra uses a 4-wire bus (2× power + 2× data) with RS-485 protocol and AES-128 encryption:

Cable type4-wire UUPF-type or equivalent, 0.5–1.5 mm²
Max line length2,000 metres per Fibra line
Devices per lineUp to 100 devices per Fibra line
Power from busDevices powered over the bus (no local battery needed)
TopologyDaisy-chain or star via Fibra Line Hub
Use caseBuildings with pre-wired infrastructure, EMC-sensitive areas, high-security sites

Fibra allows mixing wired and wireless devices on the same Ajax Hub — Jeweller wireless sensors in open areas, Fibra wired detectors in shielded rooms, underground carparks and server rooms where RF is unreliable.

Ajax Hub 2 Plus — capabilities

Jeweller lines

4 (up to 100 devices each)

Fibra lines

4 (up to 100 devices each)

Total devices

200 (wireless + wired)

Users

200 user accounts

Partitions

50 partitions

Connectivity

2× Ethernet + 2× SIM

API

Ajax Cloud API (webhooks)

Integrations

KNX, Loxone, C-Bus, Alarm.com

Cloud monitoring

Yes (Ajax Cloud)

Ajax KNX integration

Ajax integrates with KNX via the Ajax uartBridge or via cloud webhooks to a KNX IP gateway. The preferred method for in-panel integration:

1

Ajax Hub 2 Plus sends webhooks to a local home automation server (e.g. Node-RED, iobroker) on alarm events

2

Server translates events to KNX group address writes (e.g. arm/disarm → KNX scene trigger)

3

KNX responds to intrusion alarm: turn on all lights at 100%, trigger AV notification, unlock emergency exits

4

KNX disarm when Ajax armed-away: HVAC setback, blinds to eco position, lighting off

5

Alternatively: Ajax ioBridge connects directly to KNX IP router via DryContact/uartBridge modules

Ajax device range overview

DeviceTypeProtocolNotes
MotionCamPIR + cameraJewellerPhoto on alarm for visual verification
DoorProtect PlusDoor/window + shockJeweller/FibraReed contact + tilt + shock sensor
GlassProtectGlass breakJeweller/FibraAcoustic sensor, 9m range
CombiProtectPIR + glass breakJewellerTwo sensors in one detector
FireProtect PlusSmoke + CO + heatJewellerTriple fire detection
WallSwitchRelay outputJewellerControls 3kW loads, for KNX relay input
SocketSmart socket + energyJeweller230V monitoring, 2.3kW
KeyPad TouchScreenCode panel + RFIDJewellerColor display, ArmBand compatible

Ajax integrated with your KNX panel

We design Ajax + KNX integration: panel wiring, webhook configuration, scene automation for arm/disarm events.

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