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Pathfinder Receiver (Base Station Kit) vs MICALERT Microphonic Rigid Fence Sensor Cable
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in perimeter-security.
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Pathfinder Receiver (Base Station Kit)
by ara
MIL-STD-810-rated base station that turns Pathfinder ground sensors into a live intrusion-alert network
perimeter-security
MICALERT Microphonic Rigid Fence Sensor Cable
by rbtec
Passive microphonic sensor cable for rigid metal fences — palisade, ornamental iron and welded panels.
| Cost of ownership | Pathfinder Receiver (Base Station Kit) | MICALERT Microphonic Rigid Fence Sensor Cable |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 2 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Pathfinder Receiver (Base Station Kit) | MICALERT Microphonic Rigid Fence Sensor Cable |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (H x D x W) | 2.1 x 7.2 x 8.4 in | — |
| Weight | 3.76 lb | — |
| Environmental rating | MIL-STD-810: Method 506.4 Procedure I (rain); Method 510.4 Procedures I and II (blowing dust and sand) | — |
| Operating temperature | -32 to +49 C (-25 to +120 F) | -40°C to +105°C |
| Storage temperature | -33 to +71 C (-28 to +160 F) | — |
| Connectors | 2x MIL-style bayonet (power, RS-232 serial); 1x waterproof RJ-45 Ethernet; 1x TNC female antenna | Sensor input 8x screw terminal (pair per zone); alarm output 8x screw terminal (pair per zone) |
| Power | 100-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz line power providing 12 VDC | 12-24 VDC, 300 mA @ 12 VDC |
| Sensor link range | typically up to 10 km, terrain dependent; elevating the receiver antenna greatly increases effective range | — |
| Kit contents | Base station with Pathfinder software installed, waterproof Ethernet receiver, antenna, 10 ft antenna cable, antenna mounting hardware, installation tools, user manual, quick-reference cards | — |
| Standard sensor pairing | Kits normally include 60 Mini or 30 XL sensors; individual quantities customisable and expandable | — |
| Deployment | User-friendly, ready to use in minutes; no internet, gateways or relay infrastructure required | — |
| Export classification | ECCN 6A999.a under US Export Administration Regulations; export licence may be required depending on destination, user and end use | — |
| Detection principle | — | Passive microphonic sensor cable with frequency-discrimination algorithm |
| Target fence types | — | Metal fence, palisade and ornamental, wrought iron, aluminum (rigid fences); combinable with crash-rated fencing |
| Max cable per processor | — | 600 m (2,000 ft) |
| Max cable per zone | — | 300 m (1,000 ft) |
| Zones per processor | — | 2 |
| Sensitivity adjustment | — | 22 levels per zone on board; 500 levels via software |
| Calibration | — | Self-calibrating |
| Zone arm/disarm | — | 8x via jumper |
| Sensor cable | — | 3 mm outer diameter, black, UV-rated; attached directly to the fence without conduit |
| Cable spool lengths | — | 75 m / 152 m / 305 m (250 / 500 / 1,000 ft), pre-cut |
| Ready-to-install kits | — | 6 configurations, single or dual zone, 75-610 m (250-2,000 ft); each kit includes fence processor (LPU) + optional sensor cable + 2 EOLs |
| Kit part numbers | — | RB-MIC1Z250, RB-MIC2Z250, RB-MIC1Z500, RB-MIC2Z500, RB-MIC1Z1000, RB-MIC2Z1000 |
| Processor | — | LPU-402 (board RB-LPU402; complete kit with enclosure + 2 EOL: RB-ELC2ZKIT) |
| Alarm inputs | — | 2/4 MICALERT sensor cable inputs; 4 intrusion + line-monitored accessory inputs (magnets, contacts, microwaves, motion detectors); 1 tamper switch |
| Alarm outputs | — | 8 dry-contact relays, NO/NC, rated 1 A @ 12 VDC; plus 1x tamper switch relay and 1x power outage relay |
| Communication to PC | — | USB-C; optional RS485 or IP |
| Lightning protection | — | 2-layer surge protection; gas discharge devices on all inputs/outputs and communication lines |
| Humidity | — | Up to 98%, non-condensing |
| Enclosure | — | NEMA 4X, IP-66; 24 x 19.5 x 7.0 cm; 1 kg |
| Accessories | — | Stainless steel cable ties + installation tools (RB-RBTIES610), end-of-line termination (RB-RBMCTR), splice/extension unit (RB-RBMCTXT), gate connector (RB-GATECONN), sliding gate kit (RB-SLIDINGKIT) |
| Sensor cable warranty | — | 2 years |
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