End-of-Line Termination Unit
Product Description
End-of-Line Termination Unit RB-MCTR
The RB-MCTR is the End-of-Line (EOL) Termination Unit used exclusively with the RBtec IRONCLAD and MICALERT sensor cable systems. This small, crucial component is essential for ensuring the integrity and proper functionality of each detection zone.
Function and Purpose
The primary role of the RB-MCTR Unit is to provide a termination point for the sensor cable at the furthest end of a detection zone.
Tamper Detection: The device has special resistors built into it that the control unit expects to see at the very end of the cable. This lets the control unit constantly check that the cable loop is complete and hasn’t been damaged. If someone cuts the cable or removes the device, the resistance changes right away. When that happens, the system immediately sends a tamper or fault alarm, which is different from a normal intrusion alarm.
Signal Quality: These resistors also help keep the electrical signal clean and stable, so the control unit receives clear and accurate data from the sensor over the full length of the cable.
Without the RB-MCTR properly installed at the end of each cable run:
Tamper Alarm Failure: The LPU cannot monitor the physical integrity of the cable and would not recognise if the cable was intentionally cut by an intruder before they attempt to climb the fence.
System Malfunction: The processor would not receive the correct electronic signal signature, leading to inaccurate detection or a permanent fault indication.
It is a non-powered, passive component, but it is absolutely critical for the proper operation and high-security compliance of the entire system.
Ideal Applications
The RB-MCTR must be installed at the very end of every IRONCLAD or MICALERT sensor cable run, regardless of the zone length.
If an intruder attempts to defeat the system by cutting the sensor cable, the RB-MCTR ensures that this cutting action triggers a distinct Tamper/Fault Alarm.
Any accidental damage (falling debris, weather, or from maintenance crews) that severs the cable will instantly generate a fault alert, ensuring the fence is never left unprotected without the security team knowing.
Note: This is not an active security device; rather it is a passive, mandatory component required for the proper functioning and security compliance of the IRONCLAD PIDS.
Here to help
If you need any assistance with this product line, please get in touch. The sales team is waiting to help you with the advice needed to ensure you get the perfect product. The team can be reached by calling 01283 512111 or by using the online chat tool.
Specifications & Downloads
| Installation Location | Installed at the furthest end of the sensor cable zone (opposite the LPU) |
| Requirement | One RB-MCTR required for every zone. |
| Manufacturer SKU | RB-MCTR |
What's Included
| Name | Quantity |
|---|---|
| RB-MCTR End-of-Line Termination Board | 1 |
Specifications & Downloads
| Installation Location | Installed at the furthest end of the sensor cable zone (opposite the LPU) |
| Requirement | One RB-MCTR required for every zone. |
| Manufacturer SKU | RB-MCTR |
What's Included
| Name | Quantity |
|---|---|
| RB-MCTR End-of-Line Termination Board | 1 |
Product Description
End-of-Line Termination Unit RB-MCTR
The RB-MCTR is the End-of-Line (EOL) Termination Unit used exclusively with the RBtec IRONCLAD and MICALERT sensor cable systems. This small, crucial component is essential for ensuring the integrity and proper functionality of each detection zone.
Function and Purpose
The primary role of the RB-MCTR Unit is to provide a termination point for the sensor cable at the furthest end of a detection zone.
Tamper Detection: The device has special resistors built into it that the control unit expects to see at the very end of the cable. This lets the control unit constantly check that the cable loop is complete and hasn’t been damaged. If someone cuts the cable or removes the device, the resistance changes right away. When that happens, the system immediately sends a tamper or fault alarm, which is different from a normal intrusion alarm.
Signal Quality: These resistors also help keep the electrical signal clean and stable, so the control unit receives clear and accurate data from the sensor over the full length of the cable.
Without the RB-MCTR properly installed at the end of each cable run:
Tamper Alarm Failure: The LPU cannot monitor the physical integrity of the cable and would not recognise if the cable was intentionally cut by an intruder before they attempt to climb the fence.
System Malfunction: The processor would not receive the correct electronic signal signature, leading to inaccurate detection or a permanent fault indication.
It is a non-powered, passive component, but it is absolutely critical for the proper operation and high-security compliance of the entire system.
Ideal Applications
The RB-MCTR must be installed at the very end of every IRONCLAD or MICALERT sensor cable run, regardless of the zone length.
If an intruder attempts to defeat the system by cutting the sensor cable, the RB-MCTR ensures that this cutting action triggers a distinct Tamper/Fault Alarm.
Any accidental damage (falling debris, weather, or from maintenance crews) that severs the cable will instantly generate a fault alert, ensuring the fence is never left unprotected without the security team knowing.
Note: This is not an active security device; rather it is a passive, mandatory component required for the proper functioning and security compliance of the IRONCLAD PIDS.
Here to help
If you need any assistance with this product line, please get in touch. The sales team is waiting to help you with the advice needed to ensure you get the perfect product. The team can be reached by calling 01283 512111 or by using the online chat tool.