Siemens reports strong market response to Cerberus Nova fire detectors
Lewis Tyler
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Siemens Smart Infrastructure says its digitally connected Cerberus Nova fire detectors are attracting interest across data centres, healthcare, education and commercial buildings
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has reported a positive market response to the launch of its new Cerberus Nova fire detectors in the UK, as demand grows for digitally connected and data-driven fire safety systems.
The new range is designed to provide continuous monitoring, automated testing and remote diagnostics, supporting a shift towards smarter, more autonomous buildings.
Robert Yates, Head of Building Products Fire Safety at Siemens in the UK, said the fire safety market was increasingly moving towards cloud connectivity and data-driven systems.
“The trend in fire safety is very much towards cloud-connectivity and it is evident that the market was very ready for a product that is based on creating data-driven, self-supervising systems that automatically test periodically,” he said.
“This provides a vital contribution to making buildings smarter and moving increasingly towards human-centric, autonomous buildings.”
Cerberus Nova fire detectors support continuous monitoring
The Cerberus Nova fire detectors offer an IoT-connected option with 24/7 self-checks, real-time monitoring, remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance.
Central to the range are Siemens’ Disturbance-Free Testing (DFT) and Smoke Entry Supervision (SES) technologies.
DFT performs automated self-checks continuously, with the aim of reducing potential system downtime and limiting interruptions associated with on-site servicing.
Meanwhile, SES monitors smoke entry points in real time and can provide alerts if detector functionality is compromised, allowing potential issues to be addressed before they escalate.
The detectors also incorporate Siemens’ ASAplus technology, combining multi-wavelength optical and dual thermal detection to help distinguish genuine fires from deceptive phenomena.
According to Siemens, this can help reduce false alarms and the associated disruption caused by unnecessary evacuations.
Growing interest across critical facilities
Yates said Siemens was seeing interest in the technology from a range of sectors where fire detection reliability must be balanced with operational continuity.
“We are seeing a lot of interest from many different industries, including data centres, healthcare facilities, higher education and commercial buildings – any application where the focus in fire safety is not only on reliability but also on uptime and operational efficiency,” he said.
The emphasis on connectivity and remote monitoring could be particularly relevant to facilities where system availability and uninterrupted operations are critical.
Focus on sustainability
Siemens has also highlighted environmental considerations within the Cerberus Nova range.
The detectors are manufactured using recycled plastic and carry the Siemens EcoTech environmental product performance label.
The company said the approach supports environmentally responsible design, resource efficiency and circular economy principles.
The launch comes as fire safety systems increasingly incorporate connected technologies designed to provide greater visibility of system performance, while reducing the reliance on reactive maintenance and physical intervention.