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Why Sinteso Nova fire detectors?

Siemens Sinteso Nova detectors are at the forefront of next-generation fire detection, seamlessly integrating into the Siemens fire safety ecosystem. These cloud-connected, IoT-enabled detectors transform fire safety from a reactive necessity into a proactive, intelligent, and connected solution.

Sinteso Nova detectors are engineered for the digital age, offering intelligent protection that thinks ahead. They are designed to meet the complex demands of modern environments like healthcare facilities, data centres, and commercial buildings, where uptime, safety, and operational efficiency are paramount. These detectors are not just about detecting fire; they are about intelligent adaptation, predictive insights, and turning operational data into actionable information through digital services that support proactive maintenance, improved system performance, and informed decision-making, ensuring your building's safety infrastructure is future ready.

With Sinteso Nova detectors, you gain the confidence to keep moving forward, ensuring continuous safety, smooth operations, and uninterrupted productivity, while gaining greater visibility into the health and performance of your fire safety system, so you can focus on what drives your business.

Key benefits

Protect operations & reputation

Avoid false alarms and unnecessary evacuations: 

  • Significantly reduce false alarms
  • Prevent disruptive and costly evacuations
  • Maintain uninterrupted business operations
  • Improve system reliability with connected service support

Maximize uptime & productivity

Continuous protection without testing interruptions:

  • Minimize downtime and on-site visits with 24/7 verified protection
  • Instant alerts if detector is compromised
  • Proactive issue detection through connected digital services

Reduce total cost of ownership

Lower upgrade costs and long-term operational expenses:

  • Reduce modernization costs vs. full replacement
  • Faster installation
  • Lower costs via remote monitoring
  • Predictive insights plan maintenance and avoid unplanned interventions.

Support your resource efficiency goals

Designed to use resources efficiently and support long-term use:

  • Less and secondary materials in selected components
  • Reuse bases and wiring; firmware updates help extend system life
  • Remote diagnostics help reduce site visits

Gain complete visibility & control

Remote monitoring and predictive maintenance:

  • Monitor detector health across sites
  • Instant mobile notifications
  • Predictive alerts prevent critical issues
  • Digital service reports improve decision-making and simplify compliance

Future-proof your investment

Adapt to new requirements without hardware replacement: 

  • Firmware-updatable for continuous enhancements and compliance
  • Scalable architecture grows with your needs
  • Digital service readiness ensures long-term investment protection

Featured capabilities

Engineered for seamless compatibility with connected fire‑safety services

Frequently asked questions

What is ASAplus technology and how does it reduce false alarms?

ASAplus is an advanced multi‑criteria fire detection technology that uses four optical (3 infrared + 1 blue LED) and two thermal sensors with intelligent signal processing to reliably distinguish real fires from deceptive phenomena, reducing false alarms while ensuring early detection.

Available on: FDOOT261/FDOOT261-S (Sinteso) and OOH751/OOH751-S (Cerberus)

What is Smoke Entry Supervision (SES)?

Dual-layer safety feature available on -S models:

  • Cover detection: Instantly alerts if detector is accidentally covered
  • Grid supervision: Monitors smoke entry grid for blockages or soiling

Available on: FDOT251-S, FDOOT261-S, OH731-S, OOH751-S

What is DFT (Disturbance-Free Testing)?

Automatic self-testing technology:

  • Detector tests can be scheduled or run on demand—and can be executed an unlimited number of times.
  • No operational disruptions or occupant notifications
  • Automatic alerts if faults detected
  • Fully capable to detect during testing
  • Enhanced by SES on -S models for dual-layer protection

How do these detectors support resource efficiency?

Sinteso Nova detectors are designed with reduced material and energy use compared to their predecessor:

  • 50% secondary material in the resin used for the detector's plastic housing and internal plastic parts
  • 22% lower overall product weight compared to the predecessor
  • 39% lower quiescent operating current compared to the predecessor
  • Firmware updates via the Fire Field Assist enable new features and functionality without replacing the hardware

Are these detectors compatible with my existing system?

Yes, if you have Sinteso:

  • Works with existing detector bases (no replacement needed)
  • Fully compatible with Sinteso fire panels
  • Mimic mode available for previous-generation panels
  • Full feature support requires latest panel software upgrade
  • No rewiring or mechanical component exchange

Can I monitor detectors remotely?

Yes, via Building X Fire Apps:

  • Real-time monitoring across multiple sites
  • Instant mobile notifications for alarms, faults, maintenance
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Test reporting and compliance documentation

Would I have access to digital services with Sinteso Nova detectors?

Yes, digital services are a core element of Sinteso Nova detectors. They turn system data into actionable insights—helping you better understand detector behavior, reduce false alarms and detect issues early. This supports proactive and predictive maintenance, reduces downtime through faster issue handling and improves overall system reliability. At the same time, digital documentation and reporting simplify compliance and audits, supporting safe operations, business continuity and long‑term decision‑making. You can learn more here.

How do I update detector firmware?

On-site: Via Fire Field Assist (FDUL2901) line tester

Updates enable compliance and adaptations without hardware replacement.

What tools support installation and maintenance?

Installation & commissioning:

  • Building X Fire Install app (iOS/Android)
  • Fire Field Assist (FDUL2901) line tester
  • Electronic Detector Tester (FDUD2912)

Operations & maintenance:

  • Electronic Detector Tester (FDUD2912)
  • Building X Fire Apps (web application and mobile app)

Sinteso Nova vs. Sinteso Nova ASAplus detectors—which should I choose?

Sinteso Nova (FDOT251/OH731):

  • Office buildings, retail, hotels
  • Low-moderate deceptive phenomena
  • Budget-conscious projects

Sinteso Nova ASAplus (FDOOT261/OOH751):

  • Healthcare, data centers, industrial
  • High dust/steam/contamination
  • Frequent false alarm challenges

Choose -S models for Smoke Entry Supervision if detector covering is a concern or for optimal maintenance efficiency.