Gent Fire Alarm

Honeywell Gent Fire Alarm Systems

Honeywell Gent fire alarm systems are widely specified across the UK for their reliability, scalability, and compliance with BS 5839 and EN54 standards. The Gent range includes advanced addressable solutions such as Vigilon, alongside conventional panels, detectors, alarm devices, and system accessories designed to work together as a complete fire detection system.

This collection brings together the core Honeywell Gent product portfolio used by professional installers, facilities managers, and specifiers across commercial, industrial, and public-sector environments.

The History of Gent Fire Alarms

Honeywell Gent has a long-standing heritage in UK fire detection, with roots dating back to the 19th century and a reputation for engineering-led innovation in building safety. Since becoming part of the Honeywell group in 2005, Gent has continued to develop advanced fire alarm systems used across hospitals, universities, commercial buildings, and public-sector environments.

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Why Choose Honeywell Gent Fire Alarms?

Honeywell Gent systems are widely specified by installers, consultants, and facilities teams for projects where reliability, integration, and long-term system performance are critical. Designed for complex buildings and high-risk environments, Gent fire alarms provide a robust and scalable approach to modern fire detection.

Key advantages of Honeywell Gent systems include:

• Proven Heritage – over a century of innovation in fire detection technology.

• Closed Protocol Security – maintaining system integrity through authorised configuration and commissioning.

• Advanced Multi-Sensor Detection – reducing false alarms while ensuring rapid and accurate response.

• Compliance with BS 5839 & EN54 – meeting UK and international fire safety standards.

• Scalable System Architecture – suitable for small premises through to large, multi-building networks.

• Integration Capabilities – compatibility with access control, emergency lighting, and building management systems.

Honeywell Gent Product Portfolio

The Honeywell Gent range covers every component required to design, install, and maintain professional fire alarm systems. From detection devices to control equipment and system accessories, Gent products are engineered to work together as a complete fire safety solution.

The portfolio includes:

• Gent Detectors – optical, heat, and multi-sensor detection devices

• Gent Manual Call Points – break-glass and resettable activation units

• Gent Sounders & Beacons – EN54-compliant audio and visual alarm devices

• Gent Panels & Controllers – Vigilon, Compact, and Xenex control panels

• Gent Interfaces & Modules – integration and system expansion components

• Gent Spares & Accessories – bases, covers, keys, and replacement parts

Key Honeywell Gent Fire Alarm System Ranges

Honeywell Gent fire alarm systems are built around several core platforms designed to suit different building types, system sizes, and risk levels. Understanding these ranges helps installers and specifiers select the most appropriate solution for each project.

Gent Vigilon
The Vigilon platform is Gent’s flagship addressable fire alarm system, designed for complex sites requiring advanced detection, networking, and system scalability. It is commonly specified for hospitals, universities, and large commercial environments.

Gent S-Quad
S-Quad technology combines smoke, heat, CO, sounder, and visual alarm functionality into a single multi-sensor device. This approach improves detection accuracy while helping reduce false alarms across varied environments.

Gent S-Cubed
The S-Cubed range includes loop-powered sounders, strobes, and voice sounders designed for synchronised operation across a fire alarm system, supporting effective evacuation and compliance with EN54-23 visual alarm requirements.

Gent Conventional Systems (Xenex)
Xenex panels provide reliable conventional fire alarm protection for smaller premises where straightforward, cost-effective systems are required without the complexity of addressable networks.

Benefits of Honeywell Gent Fire Alarm Systems

Honeywell Gent fire alarm systems are designed to deliver reliable, compliant protection across a wide range of building types and risk environments. Their system architecture and detection technologies provide measurable benefits for installers, facilities teams, and building operators.

Key advantages include:

• Comprehensive System Coverage – detection, control, alarm, and integration components within one ecosystem.

• Reduced False Alarms – advanced multi-sensor technology helps maintain operational continuity in critical environments.

• Scalable Infrastructure – suitable for individual buildings through to multi-site estates and large networks.

• Standards Compliance – designed to support BS 5839 and EN54 fire safety requirements.

• Backed by Honeywell Expertise – global engineering, development, and long-term product support.

Who Uses Honeywell Gent Fire Alarm Systems?

Gent fire alarm systems are widely used across multiple sectors thanks to their reliability, scalability, and compliance with modern fire safety standards.

They are commonly installed in:

• Healthcare – hospitals, care homes, and clinical environments

• Education – schools, colleges, and universities

• Commercial Buildings – offices, retail centres, and business parks

• Public Sector – government buildings, transport hubs, and civic facilities

• Industrial Sites – factories, warehouses, and energy infrastructure

From smaller premises protected by conventional Xenex panels to large hospitals operating networked Vigilon systems, Gent solutions provide dependable fire detection across a wide range of building types.

Gent Installation, Commissioning & Maintenance

Honeywell Gent fire alarm systems are designed to support efficient installation, configuration, and long-term maintenance. Addressable panels allow structured commissioning, detailed cause-and-effect programming, and ongoing system diagnostics, helping engineers manage performance and compliance throughout the system lifecycle.

Closed protocol operation ensures configuration is carried out by authorised professionals, maintaining system integrity and reliability over time.

Shop Honeywell Gent Fire Alarm Equipment

Shop Honeywell Gent Fire Alarm Equipment

At Fire Trade Supplies, we supply genuine Honeywell Gent fire alarm equipment for professional installation and maintenance across commercial and public-sector environments, with fast UK delivery and expert product support.

Explore the Honeywell Gent range:

• Gent Vigilon Range

• Gent S-Quad Detectors

• Gent Call Points

• Gent Panels & Controllers

• Gent Sounders & Beacons