Is Gent by Honeywell the same as Gent?

Yes. Gent by Honeywell is the full trading name of Gent; the equipment is the same. Vigilon Plus, Compact Plus and Nano are its three addressable panel families. S3-S-R gives tone alarms. S3-V-VAD-HPR-R adds spoken messages and a High Power red VAD. Both S3 models work with all three panel families. The VAD runs at Low Power on Nano. We supply the panels, S-Quad detectors and separate S3 alarm devices.

What is the difference between Vigilon Plus and Compact Plus?

VIGPLUS-24 and VIGPLUS-72 each come with one loop card. Additional loop cards take VIGPLUS-24 to four loops and VIGPLUS-72 to six. COMPACT-PLUS comes with one loop card, with a second COMPACT-LPC-EN adding another loop. COMPACT-NC connects up to 31 Compact Plus panels and network nodes in total. Vigilon Plus supports copper or fibre networks. Vigilon Plus networks link up to 200 panels through domain bridging. Gent Nano is single-loop and cannot be networked. We supply the panels, expansion cards and network cards.

Which Gent smoke detector works on a Vigilon Plus loop?

S-Quad detectors for Vigilon Plus include S4-715 for optical smoke detection and S4-711 for dual optical smoke and heat sensing. The S4-711 provides detection only. Sounder, speech and visual alarm functions have separate product codes. Both detectors use the S4-700 base. Self-test needs compatible panel and loop card software plus a CLSS licence. We also supply S4T-711-V-VAD-HPR, combining self-test dual optical and heat detection, voice sounder and a High Power red VAD.

Do Gent panels come with batteries?

No. We supply all three panel families without standby batteries. COMPACT-PLUS needs two 4015-514-YFR 12V 12Ah batteries. NANO-24 needs two 4015-501-YFR 12V 7Ah batteries. VIGPLUS-24 needs two 4015-602-YFR 12V 21Ah batteries. These are Power Sonic flame retardant batteries. S4-34440-12 also needs two 4015-514-YFR 12V 12Ah batteries alongside its own mains supply. This interface works on Vigilon loops and cannot connect to Nano. We supply these panels and the interface with standby batteries ordered separately.

What does a Gent self-test detector test?

It tests the smoke and heat sensing elements and the smoke entry path. The heat test warms the thermistor to test its response. The optical test generates smoke inside the detector. A small fan moves smoke through the chamber and smoke entry points to test for obstruction. Visual inspection remains a separate part of testing. Self-test needs compatible Vigilon Plus or Compact Plus software and a CLSS licence. We supply S4T-711-V-VAD-HPR with dual optical and heat detection, a voice sounder and a High Power red VAD.

Gent by Honeywell

We stock Gent fire alarm equipment from the Gent by Honeywell range for specifiers, fire alarm engineers and trade buyers. Our addressable panels cover three families: Vigilon Plus, Compact Plus and single-loop Nano. VIGPLUS-24 and VIGPLUS-72 each come with one loop card. Additional loop cards take VIGPLUS-24 to four loops and VIGPLUS-72 to six. Compact Plus comes with one loop card and takes a second for two loops. We supply S-Quad optical smoke, heat and multi-sensor detectors, including self-test models. Detection-only units sit alongside combined detectors with sounder, voice and visual alarm functions. Alongside our Gent by Honeywell fire alarm panels, detectors and call points, we stock S3 sounders and visual alarm devices (VADs), S4 interfaces, bases and spares. Prices are shown ex VAT for trade supply.

Panels

Vigilon Plus
41 products
Gent by Honeywell Vigilon Plus fire control panels and associated hardware.
VIGPLUS-24
Compact Plus
15 products
Compact Plus covers the Vigilon Compact Plus 1-2 loop control panel (supplied in black) and its networking, mounting and replacement parts, including additional loop cards, a network card for EN networks, flush surrounds and stainless steel mounting kits.
COMPACT-PLUS
Vigilon Plus Mimics & Repeats
12 products
Gent by Honeywell Vigilon Plus mimic and repeat panels with their spares.
VIG-MIM-A3
Nano
3 products
Nano covers the Nano single-loop, non-networkable control panel and its accessories, including a flush mounting bezel for the Nano-24 and a spares pack.
NANO-24

Detectors

S4 Bases & Accessories
15 products
S4 Bases and Accessories provides mounting bases and fitting accessories for the S-Quad sensor range, including common bases in standard and black, IP21 bases and covers, an anti-ligature base, a semi-flush mounting kit and a 34000 adapter base.
S4-700
S4 Detectors
16 products
S4 Detectors covers the S4 sensor range, including heat, optical, optical heat, dual optical heat and carbon monoxide (CO) dual optical heat sensors.
S4-711-V-VAD-LPR
S4 Self Test Detectors
10 products
Gent by Honeywell S4 Self Test detectors, a range of sensors with built-in self-test capability.
S4T-710
S4 Black Detectors
4 products
S4 Black Detectors covers black-finish dual optical heat sensors, available as a sensor only or combined with a voice sounder and high-power red VAD, including a self-test version with voice sounder and high-power red VAD.
S4BK-711-V-VAD-HPR
S4 Beam Detectors
7 products
S4 Beam Detectors covers beam sensor transmitters and receivers, supplied individually or as a transmitter-and-receiver pair, along with angle and parallel mounting brackets with base.
S4-34740
S4 Duct & Accessories
4 products
S4 Duct and Accessories covers duct detection components for the S-Quad range, including a duct housing supplied with an S-Quad base and 0.6m tube, 1.5m and 2.8m Venturi tubes, and a mounting bracket.
S4-34760-15

Manual Call Points

S4 MCPs & Accessories
14 products
Gent by Honeywell's S4 manual call points and related accessories, centred on the Vigilon range.
S4-34845

Sounders

S4 Audio & Visual Only
3 products
S4 Audio and Visual Only covers S4M alarm devices without integral sensors, including a low-power C-class VAD in red, a voice sounder with low-power C-class VAD in red, and a sounder-only unit.
S4M-V-VAD-LPR
S3 Sounders & VADs
18 products
S3 Sounders and VADs covers the S-Cubed range of sounders, voice sounders and visual alarm devices (VADs) in red and white body options, including standard and high-power VADs and EP (IP66) variants.
S3-S-VAD-LPR-R

Interfaces

S4 Interfaces & Accessories
21 products
S4 Interfaces and Accessories covers single and multi-channel input/output interfaces, including LV interfaces, supervisory input modules, relay interfaces and single and four-channel mains switching interfaces, with and without enclosures.
S4-34420

Voice Alarm

Voice Alarm
1 product
Gent by Honeywell Voice Alarm category, currently offering bespoke recorded messages in a male-only or female-only voice, available on a contact-us basis.
CustomMessage

Accessories

Gent Software Upgrade
18 products
Gent Software Upgrade provides software, firmware and display components for Vigilon and Compact panels, including V3 and V4 software, EN54 and BS loop and network upgrades, and 8-line and 16-line LCD and zonal displays.
2211-129
SAFE Button
8 products
Gent by Honeywell SAFE Button units, available as SAFE 1 and SAFE 2 button devices.
SAFE-WHITE-D-SPARE
Gent Legacy
24 products
Gent Legacy covers parts for older Vigilon and EN54 panels and networks, including loop cards, main control cards, network cards, PSUs, battery boxes and input/output cards supporting 3400, 34000 and Pre-VAD Squad devices.
S2IP-SN-R3

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In addressable Gent fire alarm systems, the panel loop connects detectors, call points and alarm devices. We supply S-Quad detectors, S3 sounders and low voltage S4 interfaces that take their power from this loop. Vigilon Plus and Compact Plus support up to 200 compatible devices per loop, depending on the devices fitted. Four- and six-loop Vigilon panels have a separate ceiling of 512 sensors and call points per panel. Vigilon Plus and Compact Plus can link several panels across a site to share information. Vigilon Plus networks link up to 200 panels through domain bridging. Nano has no panel networking. Interfaces connect plant through S4-34420's relay output and input or S4-34450's four configurable input/output channels, with confirmation inputs flagging unresponsive equipment.

Start with the loop capacity and networking you need when choosing a Gent fire panel. Nano serves one loop, Compact Plus allows a second, and Vigilon Plus takes you beyond two loops. We supply S4-715 for optical smoke detection, S4-711 for dual optical smoke and heat sensing, and S4-720 for heat detection. Choose S3-S-R for tone alarms or S3-V-VAD-HPR-R when you also need speech and a visual alarm. Our Gent Legacy section carries older replacement parts, and Gent Software Upgrade contains panel software components. Gent Xenex conventional panels sit under Conventional, with intrinsically safe devices under Intrinsically Safe Gent. We supply panels without batteries, which are ordered separately.

Frequently asked questions

Is Gent by Honeywell the same as Gent?: Yes. Gent by Honeywell is the full trading name of Gent; the equipment is the same. Vigilon Plus, Compact Plus and Nano are its three addressable panel families. S3-S-R gives tone alarms. S3-V-VAD-HPR-R adds spoken messages and a High Power red VAD. Both S3 models work with all three panel families. The VAD runs at Low Power on Nano. We supply the panels, S-Quad detectors and separate S3 alarm devices.
What is the difference between Vigilon Plus and Compact Plus?: VIGPLUS-24 and VIGPLUS-72 each come with one loop card. Additional loop cards take VIGPLUS-24 to four loops and VIGPLUS-72 to six. COMPACT-PLUS comes with one loop card, with a second COMPACT-LPC-EN adding another loop. COMPACT-NC connects up to 31 Compact Plus panels and network nodes in total. Vigilon Plus supports copper or fibre networks. Vigilon Plus networks link up to 200 panels through domain bridging. Gent Nano is single-loop and cannot be networked. We supply the panels, expansion cards and network cards.
Which Gent smoke detector works on a Vigilon Plus loop?: S-Quad detectors for Vigilon Plus include S4-715 for optical smoke detection and S4-711 for dual optical smoke and heat sensing. The S4-711 provides detection only. Sounder, speech and visual alarm functions have separate product codes. Both detectors use the S4-700 base. Self-test needs compatible panel and loop card software plus a CLSS licence. We also supply S4T-711-V-VAD-HPR, combining self-test dual optical and heat detection, voice sounder and a High Power red VAD.
Do Gent panels come with batteries?: No. We supply all three panel families without standby batteries. COMPACT-PLUS needs two 4015-514-YFR 12V 12Ah batteries. NANO-24 needs two 4015-501-YFR 12V 7Ah batteries. VIGPLUS-24 needs two 4015-602-YFR 12V 21Ah batteries. These are Power Sonic flame retardant batteries. S4-34440-12 also needs two 4015-514-YFR 12V 12Ah batteries alongside its own mains supply. This interface works on Vigilon loops and cannot connect to Nano. We supply these panels and the interface with standby batteries ordered separately.
What does a Gent self-test detector test?: It tests the smoke and heat sensing elements and the smoke entry path. The heat test warms the thermistor to test its response. The optical test generates smoke inside the detector. A small fan moves smoke through the chamber and smoke entry points to test for obstruction. Visual inspection remains a separate part of testing. Self-test needs compatible Vigilon Plus or Compact Plus software and a CLSS licence. We supply S4T-711-V-VAD-HPR with dual optical and heat detection, a voice sounder and a High Power red VAD.