You can choose Kentec panels for addressable or conventional fire alarms, or for dedicated suppression release. Taktis gives you room to expand larger systems, while Syncro and Sigma offer other control options.
Compare panels for addressable detection, conventional zones and suppression release.
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Taktis and Syncro
Addressable panels identify individual devices and support programmed alarm actions. Capacity and device compatibility depend on the panel and fitted protocol cards.
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Conventional Sigma panels
Conventional panels identify the zone in alarm. Zone count, circuit capacity and power requirements distinguish the available models.
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Dedicated suppression control
Sigma extinguishing-control variants manage suppression release, with functions for detection stages, manual release and safety interlocks.
Kentec panels are available with different supported detection protocols; panel family and protocol choice are part of the system architecture.
Taktis is a scalable networked platform, while Syncro and Sigma families cover established fire and extinguishing-control applications.
Vizulinx and supported integrations can expose system information through BACnet, but cause-and-effect and authority requirements remain in the fire system.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers
Can I change detector protocol without changing the design?
Not necessarily. Your panel hardware determines which protocol it supports. Changing it can also affect your devices, loop capacity and software, so the design needs to account for those changes.
Does every Taktis enclosure support 16 loops?
No. You can choose standard 2–8 loop or larger 2–16 loop enclosure variants. Your power requirements and installed options also affect capacity.
Can a BMS replace fire-panel cause-and-effect?
No. You still need the fire panel to control the programmed fire response. A BMS connection gives you only the monitoring and control functions supported by that interface.
Which Kentec panel is suitable for suppression release?
Select a panel specifically intended for extinguishing control and the proposed release equipment. A general fire alarm panel should not be assumed to provide the required release functions.
What details help identify a Kentec replacement board?
Provide the panel family, board part number, protocol option and software version. Include photographs of the board label and enclosure label.
Can I keep my existing detectors when replacing a Kentec panel?
Only if the replacement panel supports their exact protocol and models. Check bases, isolators, loop loading and software support as part of the replacement design.
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