S3 Sounders & VADs
Gent S3-S-VAD-LPR-R Sounder + Standard Red VAD

- Order code description
- S3-S-VAD-LPR-R S3 Sounder/Standard Perf. Red VAD/Red Body
- Operating voltage
- 35V - 48V
- Ingress protection
- IP 21
- Visual alarm type
- Type A (IP21)
- Ambient operating temperature
- -10°C to +50°C
- Storage temperature
- -20°C to +70°C
- Material
- body and lens Polycarbonate; base - ABS
Required to operate
Needed to install, power or certify this product.

S3 red Shallow base (pack of 5)
programmable shallow base required (red body)

S3 White Shallow base (pack of 5)
programmable shallow base required (white body)
Overview
What it is and how it fits the system.
The Gent S3-S-VAD-LPR-R is a wall-mounted S-Cubed Mark 3 Type A device combining a sounder with a standard-performance red visual alarm device on a red body, for compatible GENT Vigilon fire alarm systems. Rated IP21 and operating at 35-48V, it is built from a V2-rated polycarbonate body and lens on an ABS base and weighs 293g with deep base.
Technical overview
The Gent S3-S-VAD-LPR-R is a wall-mounted S-Cubed Mark 3 Type A device combining a sounder with a standard-performance red visual alarm device on a red body, designed for compatible GENT Vigilon fire alarm systems. It operates within a voltage range of 35V to 48V and achieves an IP21 ingress protection rating, suitable for indoor environments with limited exposure to moisture.
Constructed from a V2-rated polycarbonate body and lens on an ABS base, the unit weighs 293g with a deep base and 271g with an optional shallow base. It delivers a sound level of 103dB(A) ±3dB at 1m and features a visual alarm with a pulsed flash output every 2 seconds. The device supports infrared remote control for volume adjustment, with an operating range up to 3m.
Compatibility includes use with the S3-CONTROL remote for IR adjustment and volume control, as well as mounting on flat walls or metal boxes at least 10cm below ceiling using either shallow or deep bases. Programmable bases such as S3-BASE-SR (red) or S3-BASE-SW (white) are required for installation, and physical wiring details are provided in the installation manual. Ambient operating temperature spans from -10°C to +50°C, with storage ranging from -20°C to +70°C. The device is available in red body (RAL 3020) or white body (RAL 9010) variants.
Specifications
Full technical data for this part.
| Order code description | S3-S-VAD-LPR-R S3 Sounder/Standard Perf. Red VAD/Red Body |
|---|---|
| Operating voltage | 35V - 48V |
| Ingress protection | IP 21 |
| Visual alarm type | Type A (IP21) |
| Ambient operating temperature | -10°C to +50°C |
| Storage temperature | -20°C to +70°C |
| Colour | Red body RAL 3020 / White body RAL 9010 |
| Material | body and lens Polycarbonate; base - ABS |
| Flammability | V2 Rated |
| Weight | 293g deep base / 271g with optional shallow base |
| Sound level sounder only | 103dB(A) +/-3dB 90˚ at 1m |
| Vad flash rate | pulsed output every 2s |
| Ir control distance m | IR remote - volume control Operating range up to 3m |
| Ir max range | 3m - maximum range |
Specifications sourced from manufacturer documentation.
Specifications per manufacturer documentation, subject to change — E&OE. Spotted an inaccuracy? Let us know
Enhancements (optional)
Optional additions — this product works without them.

HandiLink IR Remote Control for the S-Cubed Range of Sounders
Remote Control (S3-CONTROL) for volume control / IR adjustment