Article Date: 5th January 2012

Gent Introduces New Range Of Interfaces For Its Vigilon System

Fire Alarms - Fire Detection Alarm Systems - Wireless Alarms

Fire industry expert Gent by Honeywell has extended its range of fire detection system interface units so that the Vigilon System meets all of the connection requirements demanded by today’s fire detection and alarm industry.

The new Mains Powered Interface (MPI) and Mains Switching units are all EN54 compliant interfaces that offer both flexible connectivity and control options.

These products are the latest additions to Gent’s range of interface units which are available to connect the fire detection system either with other detection equipment, or to control plant and fire protection equipment such as conventional detection zones, sprinklers and door release units.

The Vigilon Mains Powered Interface units provide an integrated solution for sites to meet the fundamental requirements of BS7273 part 4 2007, the code of practice governing door holders and door release mechanisms. Vigilon offers a compliant solution with a mains powered interface, it includes the latest software and ensures that no further equipment is needed as interface outputs can be configured to be both Category A or B door release outputs.

The two new Mains Powered Interface products also provide a solution to Intrinsically Safe applications which is more cost effective and far simpler to integrate with the Vigilon product range. The Intrinsically Safe devices can be connected directly into the control modules contained within the unit without the need for additional enclosures and power supplies.

The other additions to the interface range are the loop powered Mains Switching Interface (MSI) units that connect directly to the Vigilon system. The interface units provide heavy duty relay switching for both 24V and 230V applications with contacts rated at 13A. They are particularly suitable for controlling fire damper control units and extraction fans which require a high contact rating for mains switching.

This range comprises of two versions – a single interface and a four channel interface. Both variants offer superior functionality and flexible configuration of outputs to suit a wide range of applications. They control outputs and monitor inputs simultaneously and provide configurable delay to filter noise and spurious signals.

Lee Tuplin, Product Manager, Gent by Honeywell said: “These interfaces provide the ideal, cost effective solution for our customers. They are simpler to use and offer highly adaptable connectivity and control options as well as being fully compliant to all of the industry’s safety standards.”

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