Hikvision DS-PM1-I1-WB AX PRO Wireless Input Transmitter | Convert Wired to Wireless

Model: DS-PM1-I1-WB

Who This Is For

For installers and property owners who need to bring existing wired sensors into a Hikvision AX PRO wireless alarm system without replacing the detectors themselves. The DS-PM1-I1-WB is a single-zone wireless input transmitter that accepts a standard wired input - such as a door contact, PIR, or glass break detector - and transmits its signal wirelessly to an AX PRO hub. This makes it a practical solution when there are already wired detectors on site that are in working order, or when a specific wired sensor type has no direct wireless equivalent in the AX PRO range. It suits both new AX PRO installations where one or two wired zones are unavoidable, and retrofits where an existing wired perimeter is being migrated to wireless panel control without rewiring.

What This Device Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Alarm installers migrating existing sites: When a customer already has wired reed switches or PIRs in good condition, the DS-PM1-I1-WB avoids the labour cost of replacing detectors that are still functional.
• AX PRO integrators with difficult cable routes: In heritage buildings or finished interiors where running new cable to an AX PRO hub is impractical, this transmitter allows the wired detector at the end of an existing cable run to go wireless from that point.
• Property managers adding specialist wired sensors: Where a specific wired input - such as a duress button, vibration detector, or third-party contact - has no AX PRO native wireless equivalent, this transmitter bridges the gap without leaving the AX PRO ecosystem.
• Staged AX PRO system builders: Installers building a primarily wireless AX PRO system who need to accommodate one or two legacy wired zones as part of an otherwise new installation.

Honest Assessment

The DS-PM1-I1-WB does one thing well: it brings a single wired input zone into the AX PRO wireless ecosystem without disrupting the rest of the system's operation. It is a practical tool for mixed installations and legacy retrofits where re-detecting with native wireless hardware would add unnecessary cost or complexity. The converted zone integrates cleanly into AX PRO configuration and behaves consistently with wireless-native zones. What it will not do is replace multiple wired zones efficiently - each transmitter handles one input, so a fully wired legacy system with 16 or more zones would be better served by a dedicated wired expander module or a different panel architecture. It is also specific to the AX PRO system and cannot enrol into other Hikvision alarm platforms. Available through Security Australia, this transmitter suits targeted use rather than bulk wired-zone conversion.

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: You are installing an AX PRO system and have 1 to a small number of existing wired sensors you want to retain rather than replace with new wireless detectors.
• Good match if: You need to include a wired input type - such as a duress button or specialist contact - that does not exist as a native AX PRO wireless detector and the transmitter approach is the most practical solution.
• You may need a different model if: You are converting a large number of wired zones - a wired zone expander module designed for your alarm panel architecture will be significantly more cost-effective and simpler to configure than individual per-zone transmitters.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: You have 1 to a handful of wired inputs to bring into an AX PRO system and need each to appear as an independent, fully supervised wireless zone without adding a wired expander to the hub.
• You may need a different model if: You are converting a large number of wired zones - a dedicated wired zone expander module will handle multiple inputs from a single device and is far more practical for bulk wired integration than stacking individual per-zone transmitters.
• Pairs well with: AX PRO hub, AX PRO wireless range extenders (to ensure adequate signal coverage where the transmitter is positioned at a fixed wired detector location).

Common Questions

1. Will the DS-PM1-I1-WB work with any AX PRO hub?

   Yes. The DS-PM1-I1-WB enrolls into the Hikvision AX PRO hub range using the standard AX PRO wireless protocol. It is enrolled the same way as any other AX PRO wireless accessory and appears as a standard zone once registered, with full zone naming and programming available through the AX PRO configuration interface.

2. What types of wired detectors can connect to this transmitter?

   Any detector with a dry contact output - normally closed or normally open - is compatible. This covers the vast majority of wired door contacts, magnetic reed switches, passive PIR detectors with relay outputs, glass break detectors, and manual call points. The transmitter does not power the wired detector, so confirm the detector has its own power supply or is self-powered.

3. Does this transmitter support tamper detection?

   Yes. As a native AX PRO device, the DS-PM1-I1-WB includes tamper supervision consistent with the AX PRO platform. The hub will report a tamper condition if the transmitter is physically interfered with, maintaining the tamper integrity of the wider AX PRO installation.

4. Can I enrol more than 1 of these transmitters into a single AX PRO hub?

   Yes. Multiple DS-PM1-I1-WB transmitters can be enrolled into the same AX PRO hub, each occupying a separate wireless zone. The total number you can use is limited by the available zone capacity of your specific AX PRO hub model. Each transmitter is enrolled and configured independently.

5. Does this transmitter work with Hikvision alarm systems other than AX PRO?

   No. The DS-PM1-I1-WB is designed exclusively for the Hikvision AX PRO wireless platform. It will not enrol into other Hikvision alarm panels or third-party systems. If you are working with a different Hikvision alarm series, contact the team at Security Australia to confirm the correct wireless input module for your panel.

6. How is the DS-PM1-I1-WB powered?

   The transmitter operates on battery power, which is consistent with the wireless-first design of the AX PRO platform. Battery status is monitored and reported through the AX PRO hub, so low battery alerts are visible in the system configuration interface before the device loses power.

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