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Managed protocol - the third way

Fire detection and alarm systems require protocols to operate; protocol is the ‘language’ used by electrical components in order to communicate with one another. This allows a smoke alarm, interface or other device to speak to the system’s control panels. Generally there were only perceived to be two types of protocol - ‘open’ and ‘closed’, both having their benefits and drawbacks - until now…

An ‘open’ system comprises various components from various manufacturers. This, although allowing more variation in the choice of components available, suffers in that there is no set standard by which to operate, and the full functionality of the fire security components within the system cannot be exploited. In addition, this mix of suppliers can cause confusion over the on-going maintenance of the total system.

‘Closed’ systems benefit from having a common manufacturer and therefore a dedicated protocol and resulting complete functionality. This increases system reliability but also offers entirely different problems, in that with only one supplier, the option for customer selection of maintenance, upgrade and installation is removed. This results in customers being locked-in and denied the opportunity to shop around.

Gent however offers a third option – offering the best of both worlds; Gent calls it a ‘managed’ protocol system.

Using Gent components provides unparalleled efficiency within the system, with a single point of contact for all manufacturing issues and queries, as you would expect in a ‘closed’ system. And, as the protocol used is designed for the products within the system, not only is Gent quality to be expected, but also total system functionality, as the designers intended - a feature unavailable in open systems.

In addition to this, Gent’s ‘third way’ takes full advantage of the Gent 24 Network, a body of 50 Gent trained, approved and monitored System Integrators, all of whom can professionally supply, install, service and commission the Gent system. This uniquely gives the customer the benefits of both ‘open’ and ‘closed’ protocols by still allowing them the freedom to make their own choice of system provider from the Gent 24 network. This allows competitive pricing and delivery, without sacrificing the customers’ confidence in the quality of Gent products and services available.

Email: beryl@adrempr.co.uk

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