MCDI DT42 Alarm Receiver Now Compatible with Roombanker RBF Wireless Security Portfolio for Central Station Monitoring
Integration enables 5,000+ Alarm Receiving Centres running MCDI’s DT42 receiver and SECURITHOR software to monitor Roombanker’s Grade 2 RBF wireless security systems across over 75 countries — no additional receiver hardware or operator retraining required.
MONTREAL, Canada — September 6, 2024 — MCDI, the Montreal-based alarm receiver manufacturer serving more than 5,000 central stations across over 75 countries, has completed compatibility testing confirming that Roombanker’s RBF-based wireless security systems integrate with the DT42 Alarm Receiver and SECURITHOR Alarm Response Software. The validation means Alarm Receiving Centres (ARCs) already running MCDI’s receiving infrastructure can now monitor Roombanker intrusion detection, environmental safety, and smart automation devices — including the Security Alarm Gateway, PIR motion detectors with 12-meter range and 25 kg pet immunity, and indoor/outdoor sirens — all communicating over Roombanker’s proprietary RBF Protocol with wireless range up to 3,500 meters.
About MCDI
Founded in Montreal in 1994, MCDI has shipped more than 10,000 alarm receivers and serves over 5,000 central station customers across more than 75 countries. The DT42 Alarm Receiver is an IP-based hybrid receiver supporting multiple communication channels and alarm formats including SIA DC-09 and ADM-CID, with embedded web server and push notification capabilities. SECURITHOR is MCDI’s alarm response platform handling inbound alarm processing, video verification, operator dispatch, and account management from a single interface.
The Integration
The compatibility addresses a specific gap in the ARC market: monitoring centres running MCDI’s DT42 infrastructure have historically been limited in wireless security panel options that meet European Grade 2 detection standards while maintaining IP-based signal transmission to the receiver. Roombanker’s Security Alarm Gateway transmits alarm signals via TCP/UDP using SIA DC-09 protocol format to the DT42 receiver, where SECURITHOR processes events for operator response. Technical validation covered signal format compatibility, data integrity across sustained transmission, fault-tolerance under network interruption, and end-to-end latency within industry standards.
Quote from MCDI
“ARC operators evaluating new panel partnerships need to know that signal integrity from sensor to receiver is maintained under real-world network conditions — not just in a test lab,” said [Name], [Title] at MCDI. “Roombanker’s integration team worked through the full SIA DC-09 protocol stack with us, and the results give monitoring centres confidence that alarm events from Roombanker-equipped sites will arrive at the DT42 with the same reliability as established panel manufacturers. That matters for ARCs looking to expand their addressable market without retraining operators or replacing receiver infrastructure.”
Quote from Roombanker
“Most wireless security brands treat ARC compatibility as an afterthought — a firmware toggle and a one-page setup guide,” said [Name], CTO at Roombanker. “We approached the DT42 integration as a protocol-level engineering problem: matching the timing, formatting, and retransmission behaviour that professional monitoring centres expect from SIA-compatible hardware. The result is that any ARC running MCDI’s DT42 can onboard Roombanker-equipped sites without workflow changes. For our distribution partners, that means their installer customers can offer professional monitoring as a standard service tier, not a premium add-on.”
Impact for Alarm Receiving Centres and Installers
For ARCs operating MCDI DT42 receivers, the integration adds Roombanker’s RBF wireless ecosystem as a compatible panel option without requiring additional receiver hardware, software licenses, or operator retraining. The RBF Protocol’s 3,500-meter range and five-year sensor battery life make Roombanker suitable for residential and commercial sites where wired infrastructure is impractical. Installers working with MCDI-monitored accounts can deploy Roombanker systems using the RB Link app’s ARC configuration flow, entering the receiver IP address and account number directly from the Communication Options menu on the Security Alarm Gateway.
Setup Process
Roombanker integrators configure ARC connectivity through the RB Link mobile application: navigate to Communication Options under the Home Security Hub page, select the ARC docking option, enter the ARC’s IP address and port as the Main Address, input the provided account number, and save. The gateway handles SIA DC-09 protocol negotiation with the DT42 receiver automatically.
About Roombanker
Roombanker is a security and IoT technology manufacturer with a 35,000 m² manufacturing base and over 100 R&D engineers. Built on two decades of IoT connectivity expertise, Roombanker develops proprietary wireless technology including the RBF Protocol — offering up to 3,500 meters of range — and the RBF SIP Chip, a self-developed low-power IoT system-in-package. The company provides integrated solutions spanning intrusion detection, video surveillance, fire and life safety, and smart automation, all controlled through a single RB Link app. Roombanker serves partners across EMEA and beyond through its One Country One National Distribution Partner model.
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