Siemens unveils Sinteso Nova and Cerberus Nova fire detectors

The new portfolio enhances operational safety, streamlines service team efficiency, allows for ease of system upgrades and unlocks data-driven digital services through cloud connectivity. Thanks to their advanced technology, these systems are designed to meet various needs across industries such as healthcare, higher education, Data Centres and the commercial property arena.

In healthcare facilities, where patient safety and operational efficiency are both essential, Siemens’ new fire detectors ensure performance with continuous and autonomous detection. The automated Disturbance-Free Testing technology runs self-checks around the clock, in turn reducing potential downtime.

With the support of the Smoke Entry Supervision technology, which monitors smoke entry points in real-time, safety teams can intervene immediately before risks escalate. In addition, the ASAplus technology, incorporating multi-wavelength optical and dual thermal detection, minimises false alarms and helps to decrease the number of unnecessary evacuations.

The fully Internet of Things-enabled detectors are compatible with cloud-based applications, such as Siemens’ Building X fire apps. These capabilities provide facility teams and service providers with shared and actionable data insights and allow for real-time monitoring, remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance.

High density

Data Centres’ high density of electrical systems and the need for continuous operations create unique fire safety risks, including the potential for overheating and electrical failures. Siemens’ Sinteso Nova and Cerberus Nova detectors not only help maximise uptime of critical IT and electrical infrastructure, but also provide transparency on system conditions.

On that note, automated self-checks, cloud-based monitoring and predictive maintenance allow facility teams to respond quickly and proactively, reducing disruptions and protecting these critical assets on an efficient basis.

Other industries, such as higher education and commercial property, often operate multiple and widely distributed buildings, making centralised fire safety management essential. Siemens’ Sinteso Nova and Cerberus Nova detectors help facility teams maintain consistent protection standards across all sites by providing continuous monitoring, reducing the risk of unnecessary disruptions and supporting proactive maintenance.

Such an holistic approach provides an oversight of widely dispersed facilities and ensures reliable and resilient operations across the entire building portfolio.

Laying the foundations

“The launch of our Sinteso Nova and Cerberus Nova fire detection portfolio is a game-changer in terms of ensuring that all alarms are as accurate as they can possibly be,” said Peter Nebiker, head of fire safety at Siemens Smart Infrastructure Buildings. “By moving from periodic checks to continuous, data-driven and self-supervising systems, we’re laying the foundations for truly human-centric and autonomous buildings.”

Nebiker added: “Automating the testing, delivering real-time insights and enabling remote action means that these solutions protect people, while freeing-up key members of staff to focus on strategic priorities. This shift isn’t just about innovation. It’s about smarter, safer and more efficient operations.”

No matter the industry, the Best-in-Class Siemens Sinteso Nova and Cerberus Nova detectors represent “a transformative approach” towards fire safety. They allow for stepwise upgrades, while in parallel ensuring continuous protection, making them suitable for both greenfield and brownfield projects.

Existing fire panels remain compatible, eliminating the need for a rip-and-replace approach. By allowing for plug-and-play integration (including automatic transfers of configured settings), these systems offer “seamless modernization” and reduce both installation time and risk.

Transparency on sustainability

Carrying an environmental product performance label – ie Siemens’ EcoTech – for enhanced sustainability transparency, the detectors are not only made of recycled plastics, but also promote environmentally responsible design, resource efficiency and circular economy principles.

The Sinteso Nova and Cerberus Nova fire detectors are part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio: an open digital business platform that enables customers to accelerate their digital transformation easier, faster and at scale. The offering has been developed in Switzerland, where it’s also being produced.

The latest real-world applications of technologies like this will be showcased at Transform 2026. Thousands of industry leaders, technology experts and policymakers will convene at Manchester Central to explore the future of digital and sustainable transformation. Hosted by Siemens, the free-to-attend two-day conference and exhibition takes place on 15-16 July.

*To register for Transform visit www.siemens.com/en-us/events/transform/uk-ireland/?stc=ukcg200659

**Further information concerning Siemens’ fire safety products is available online at www.siemens.com