HONEYWELL GENT
Suppliers of: Complete Fire Detection systems, Commercial Fire Alarm systems, Voice Alarm systems, Fire Detection products, Commercial Fire Alarms, Commercial Voice Alarms, Emergency Lighting products, Fire Detection Consultancy, Emergency Lighting
Honeywell Gent, formerly Gents’ of Leicester, is a British manufacturer of life safety equipment based in Leicester. With over 150 years of experience, it is a leading manufacturer of innovative and flexible fire detection products.
Honeywell Gent’s fire detection systems are developed to the highest possible standards. As a market leader, we have a broad range of Analogue Addressable and Conventional fire detection systems. In addition to this, we have built up our expertise in Voice Alarm systems and have a range of systems to suit to most applications.
Gent has developed an extensive set of BIM models to support the ever growing demand - one of the first fire equipment manufacturers to provide BIM models. In addition, a full range of 2D CAD drawings are also available to support traditional building design techniques.
Honeywell Gent offer the following Product Ranges:
Honeywell Gent’s Vigilon system is the most comprehensive life safety system available in the market today. The combination of the powerful software in the control panel and the intelligent loop powered devices delivers a flexible, easy to use system for all types of buildings. The Vigilon system offers a complete range of control panels that can be installed as standalone panels from 1 to 6 loops or as part of multi-panel networks.
The strength of Vigilon and Nano lies in the combination of powerful control panel software with Honeywell Gent’s market-leading range of intelligent devices. All devices are loop powered, delivering a flexible, streamlined system in any type of building. Requiring just a single two-core cable to connect the loop, every device includes an integral short circuit isolator to reduce installation cost and increase system integrity.
Repeat and Mimic panels for easy operation.
Connected Life Safety Services (CLSS)
What if you could transform the way fire systems are commissioned, monitored and maintained with one tool? Honeywell CLSS places connectivity at the heart of fire safety, providing real-time visibility to enhance timely, accurate decision making.
Conventional Fire Detection Systems
From control panels through to Manual Call Points, Detectors, Bells, Door Releases and Sounders, Honeywell Gent provides a cost effective Conventional fire detection system, scalable for sites of all types. With the Xenex control panel at its hub, Gent can cover up to eight zones. Integrated with the low-current S-Cubed range of sounders incorporating sound, speech and strobe in a single device, Gent ensures each site has high levels of coverage with above average response rates during an emergency.
Honeywell Gent’s range of Aspirating Smoke Detection, also known as Air Sampling Detection (ASD) systems can detect fires at an incredibly early stage, often before visible smouldering takes place, before an open fire occurs and before intense smoke develops.
OSID (Open Area Smoke Detection)
OSID provides reliable, cost-effective smoke detection for open spaces where fire detection presents unique challenges and where early warning is not always the priority.
The Honeywell Conventional Flame Detection range comprises of 2 families: the FSX range being suitable for industrial type applications, Zone 1 hazardous area units and the FSL range being Zone 2 hazardous area units.
Voice Alarms and Loudspeakers
Honeywell Gent offers a complete range of Voice Alarm systems integrated with the Vigilon Detection system to suit a wide range of sites and applications.
Emergency Voice Communications
An Emergency Voice Communication System (EVCS) is a fixed, secure, bi-directional, full duplex voice communication system to assist fire fighters during emergencies in high rise buildings or large sites where radio communication cannot be guaranteed to work due to interference from the fire corona.
WINMAG Graphics Management System is an invaluable software tool for any size of network that allows for complete management of the fire detection and alarm system from a central PC.
The Li-ion Tamer Rack Monitoring system is a device that monitors lithium-ion battery off-gas events. Off-gas events occur early in the failure mode of lithium-ion batteries and very early detection of these events allow proper mitigation steps to be taken to avoid a catastrophic thermal runway failure.
The Response Paging System offers the latest innovations in wireless paging and monitoring. It’s a cost effective and flexible paging system that offers the ability to quickly respond to activated alarms.
Discover Honeywell Gent’s latest range of fire Ancillary Devices.
Further technical information is available to download from the BPi download library of from the Manufacturer’s own website.
Honeywell wins Gold Edison Award for Self-Testing Series of Fire Detectors in 2023
Honeywell wins Gold Edison Award for Self-Testing Series of Fire Detectors in 2023
Honeywell, a global leader in innovative technologies, has been awarded the prestigious Gold Edison Award in the "Safety & Security" category for its revolutionary Self-Testing Series of Fire Detectors. This recognition, presented on April 20, 2023, in Fort Myers, Florida, highlights the company's commitment to pushing the boundaries of product development and innovation.
The Edison Awards are renowned worldwide for honouring exceptional advancements in new products and services. Guided by the legacy of the legendary inventor Thomas Edison and his Menlo Park team, the Edison Awards seek to acknowledge companies that bring ground-breaking innovations to the market.
Receiving an Edison Award™ is an exceptional achievement and represents one of the highest accolades a company can receive in recognition of its commitment to innovation and business success.
The Self-Test Series of Fire Detectors introduces a remarkable technological advancement in fire detection. By leveraging automation, these detectors perform maintenance tests for smoke and heat detection without the need for canned smoke or heat guns. When used in conjunction with a compatible fire alarm control panel and supporting App, the Self-Test detectors fulfil the three essential requirements for detector maintenance established by the National Fire Protection Association: functional test, smoke entry test, and verification of a visual inspection.
Equipped with 14 patents, the Self-Test system revolutionises the traditional manual testing process. Each detector contains an internal module that generates smoke, enabling functional testing of the optical sensor. To ensure unimpeded smoke detection during an actual fire, a small fan expels the smoke through designated entry points and the detectors feature an internal thermistor that safely heats to test the heat sensor. Additionally, an internal Bluetooth Low Energy Emitter (BLE) allows for automatic connection to a mobile phone, assisting engineers in quickly locating the device while conducting visual inspections throughout the building.
Honeywell's cutting-edge fire detection technology seamlessly integrates with its Connected Life Safety Services (CLSS) cloud-based platform. This user-friendly interface streamlines the interaction with the fire system, providing a wide range of testing options tailored to the specific needs of the building. By optimising efficiency and speed, the App enables large-scale device testing to be conducted in a fraction of the time. The App facilitates the collection of crucial events, test results, and visual inspection information, empowering engineers to capture images of devices and their surroundings to aid in identifying necessary corrective actions. By embracing a digital approach, Self-Test significantly enhances the overall clarity and comprehensiveness of a building's fire safety.
The Self-Testing Series of Fire Detectors by Honeywell represents a significant milestone in the field of fire detection technology. With its innovative features and automation, it not only enhances the reliability and accuracy of fire detection but also improves efficiency and simplifies the maintenance process. With the implementation of Self-Test, we can confidently stride towards a future where fire risks are minimised, lives are safeguarded, and property is protected..
Honeywell Gent Fire Alarm Technology Ensures Staybridge Suites’ Guests Sleep Soundly
Innovative system delivers false alarm immunity for state-of-the art Dundee hotel
Overview
How do you transform and modernise an abandoned 18th century linen mill into self-contained, luxury living units, whilst optimising fire prevention and false alarm immunity? This was the priority for Percor Capital when selecting a fire safety solution for its latest development in Scotland.
No room for error
Businesses use alarms and other devices to keep their staff, property and customers safe from the risk of fire. Unfortunately, however, sometimes the devices that were installed to protect can prove damaging to a business, as false alarms can cause expensive disruptions. At best, they are inconvenient and at worst they can dissuade customers from using a business at all. This threat is of particular concern for the hospitality industry, where hotels experiencing frequent false alarms can be left struggling with low occupancy rates and compensation demands from disgruntled guests.
An alarming problem
False alarms are a significant issue. The Fire Industry Association (FIA) estimates that they cost the UK over £1bn per year in lost revenue, not to mention the costly and unnecessary burden on first responders. The majority of these false alarms are caused by conditions that make smoke or heat detectors think there is a fire. Cooking is a common cause, as is steam from showers, cigarette smoke, dust and aerosols. The risk of detectors being tricked into erroneously reporting a fire greatly increases in smaller spaces, such as hotel rooms. This was a key concern for Percor Capital with their Staybridge Suites development in Dundee.
Installing peace of mind
Many of the suites retain the mill’s original 1820s features, including exposed brick ceilings and iron beams. The self-catering apartments mainly welcome extended-stay guests, offering fully equipped kitchens alongside flexible living spaces – a combination that could give rise to high levels of false alarm activations.
FMS Fire & Security, one of Scotland’s leading independent fire and security specialists, was called in to design and install a system that would ensure maximum safety levels and full regulatory compliance, while also minimising the risk of false alarms.
Ensuring safer evacuations
“Responsible hotel owners demand cutting-edge solutions that both reduce false alarms and facilitate efficient evacuations when an activation is confirmed. Honeywell Gent’s fully-addressable Vigilon Plus system and voice-enhanced multi-sensor sounders are ideally suited for this kind of application,” said FMS Fire and Security’s Fire Systems Sales Consultant, David Taylor. “The system also offers a range of features making it simple to install, configure and maintain, which was important given the structural confines of the period building,” he added.
FMS designed and installed an aspirating system that provides full coverage throughout both buildings, taking the high rooves, ceilings and limited void spaces into account. Honeywell Gent Voice enhanced multi-sensor sounders were installed in all rooms, along with Visual Alarm Devices (VADs) to aid in the safe evacuation of residents, staff and visitors. The system includes three Vigilon Plus panels, five repeater panels and over 700 alarm and detection devices.
Dianna Bruce, Hotel Manager for Staybridge Suites Dundee, commented: “In addition to the opportunity to experience a piece of Dundee’s unique history, our guests of course expect a peaceful and safe stay. This is why our state-of-the-art design concept extends to our fire alarm and evacuation system.”
Stuart Brown, Honeywell Gent Business Sales Manager – Scotland added: “Having stayed in the Staybridge suites I was very impressed by the architecture and design of the building. I was also confident that the Vigilon fire system was offering maximum protection as well as high false alarm immunity.”