Siemens has unveiled fire detectors that it says could form part of an autonomous building.

The Sinteso Nova and Cerberus Nova fire detectors are set to transform traditional fire safety into a proactive, smart and connected approach, part of the foundation of technologies for future autonomous buildings.

The portfolio enhances operational safety, streamlines service team efficiency, allows for ease of system upgrades and unlocks data-driven digital services through its cloud connectivity. These systems are designed to meet various needs across industries such as healthcare, higher education, data centres and commercial real estate.

In healthcare facilities, where patient safety and operational efficiency are essential, the fire detectors ensure performance with continuous, autonomous detection. The automated disturbance-free testing technology runs self-checks around the clock, reducing potential downtime. With support for smoke entry supervision technology, which monitors smoke entry points in real time, safety teams can intervene immediately before risks escalate.

Additionally, the ASA Plus technology, incorporating multi-wavelength optical and dual thermal detection, reduces false alarms, decreasing unnecessary evacuations.

The IoT-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, actionable data insights and allow for real-time monitoring, remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance.

The high density of electrical systems in data centres and the need for continuous operations create unique fire safety risks, including overheating and electrical failures. The detectors not only help increase uptime of critical IT and electrical infrastructure, but also provide transparency on system conditions. Automated self-checks, cloud-based monitoring and predictive maintenance allow facility teams to respond quickly and proactively, reducing disruptions and protecting these critical assets efficiently.

Other industries, such as higher education and commercial real estate, often operate multiple, widely distributed buildings, making centralised fire safety management essential. The 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. This holistic approach provides an oversight of widely dispersed facilities and ensures reliable and resilient operations across the entire building portfolio.

“The launch of our Sinteso Nova and Cerberus Nova fire detection portfolio is a game-changer in ensuring all alarms are accurate as best as possible,” said Peter Nebiker, head of fire safety at Siemens (www.siemens.com). “By moving from periodic checks to continuous, data-driven, self-supervising systems, we’re laying the foundation for truly human-centric autonomous buildings. By automating testing, delivering real-time insights and enabling remote action, these protect people while freeing up staff to focus on strategic priorities. This shift isn’t just about innovation, it’s about smarter, safer and more efficient operations.”

The detectors allow for stepwise upgrades while ensuring continuous protection, making them suitable for green- 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 offer seamless modernisation while reducing installation time and risk.

Carrying an environmental product performance label – 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 fire detectors are part of the Siemens Xcelerator (www.siemens.com/en-gb/campaigns/xcelerator-added-value/) portfolio, an open digital business platform that helps users accelerate their digital transformation faster and at scale. The offering was developed in Switzerland, where it is also being produced.