GENT UNVEILS NANO DESIGN AS NEW GENERATION OF FIRE ALARM PANELS
Wednesday 20th August 2008
A new fire alarm panel designed by the engineers who will be installing it is being launched by Gent by Honeywell.
The Nano control panel has been developed in close partnership with Gent’s network of approved System Integrators (SIs), who have had significant input into its design and practical usage.
The panel is designed for small building applications, capable of powering a loop with up to 127 devices. It has a simple cause and effect which can be configured by a simple PC commissioning tool.
Developed with ease of use as a high priority, Nano delivers an experience that makes the fire alarm system easy to use and safe to operate. It is also design-led to ensure the panel looks good in any type of building.
Mark Ayton, managing director of Gent by Honeywell, said: “Nano is a breakthrough product in terms of design and functionality, giving scope for more sophisticated fire technology to be used in smaller buildings.
“We included our network of SIs in the process from the start, so they could choose the style and function which they will find best to work with when installing it.
“They were presented with various design options, with all feedback incorporated into the product development process. We pride ourselves on good working relationships with SIs but the Nano plans involved more in-depth interaction with them about a new product than ever before.”
The Nano panel operates the latest Vigilon loop devices from Gent by Honeywell, including the S-Quad and S-Cubed ranges, allowing a small system to benefit from Gent’s advanced fire detection technology.
It is the latest innovation from Gent, which has a proud history of pioneering developments in fire technology including the first loop powered sounders and interfaces, later followed by devices with combined sensor, sounder, speech and strobe functions.
Honeywell International is a $37 billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell’s shares are traded on the New York, London and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For additional information, please visit www.honeywell.com
