Kentec to showcase array of life safety systems at Intersec

Taking centre stage will be Kentec’s latest wireless mesh technology, which not only reduces installation costs and timescales, but also removes the design limitations associated with wired systems, such as building work, fire stopping and containment systems. The mesh technology provides enhanced reliability by affording multiple wireless communication routes between field devices and wireless translators, which provides “unrivalled” levels of redundancy.  

Now available for general purchase following full BETA field testing in the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kentec’s Sigma ZXT single-area extinguishing control panel will be another key element of Kentec’s presence at the show. New functionality, improved display and multiple configuration options for a targeted response to a fire incident embolden Sigma XT’s reputation for user-friendly reliability.  

Building on hundreds of thousands of Sigma XT sales in nearly 90 countries, the Sigma ZXT provides additional features, controls and indications for a single-area extinguishing release system, enabling targeted extinguishing that limits damage and reduces costs. Three conventional detection zones provide the alarm ‘trigger’ required to activate the release of extinguishant. The system can be configured to release the extinguishant on an alarm from any single zone or a combination of multiple zones.

Control panel

As Kentec’s flagship control panel, Taktis will be a vital element of the company’s Intersec demonstrations and discussions. Available in up to 16 loops, it provides up to 144 zone indications and supports more than 2,000 detection devices. Taktis can network up to 127 panels, making it ideal for the largest sites such as schools, hospitals, multi-site retail/supermarkets, critical infrastructure and major commercial and industrial facilities.  

Kevin Swann, managing director at Kentec, observed: “We’re eager to showcase Kentec’s latest life safety system developments and what benefits they’re bringing to installers and end users. The Sigma ZXT, for example, is fully programmable through the front fascia, with clear password and access menu structures for easy configuration.”

Swann continued: “With straightforward separate access for users and engineers, the product is designed to be easy to use for installers and end users. Single-area functionality enables targeted extinguishing that has clear benefits for both parties. To support our existing Sigma XT customers, the Sigma ZXT is fully backwards compatible with the legacy SI status units, along with all the ancillary devices and components.”

Commenting on Kentec’s wireless technology, Swann concluded: “It’s simple to design and enables fast commissioning, which means systems can be installed in a matter of days. The technology can be designed, programmed and commissioned from the complementary software prior to installation. There’s less time required on site, which is important for COVID-related safety measures.”   

*At Intersec 2022, Kentec is exhibiting in Hall 4 on Stand A20