Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched a new version of its Cerberus FIT fire protection system. It is said to offer a simple and cost-efficient solution to the small to medium-sized buildings market.

According to a statement from the firm, the solution maximises fire safety, thanks to greater functionality and offers enhanced productivity for those working on protecting buildings.

The interface as well as the auto configuration tool allows the technician to install, commission and maintain the system in a fast, easy and reliable way. With the delayed alarm function staff will be informed first to identify what an alarm is about in order to assess the situation. This ensures business continuity and reduces disturbances to occupants of smaller buildings such as small-to-medium sized hotels, kindergartens or nursing homes, the company explained.

The Cerberus line is said to offer a broad portfolio of detection and alarming devices including pre-configured Cerberus FIT device to choose from: from fast and reliable fire detectors to configurable alarming devices (including EN 54 compliant sounder and voice sounder beacons) which enables smart evacuation. The newest portfolio member, the updated Cerberus FIT fire protection system now allows for second loop, supporting a maximum number of 252 addressable peripherals and devices, such as detectors as well as alarm devices, the statement noted.

The solution is billed as an EN-compliant fire protection system. It is said to be approved and certified by the independent certification body LPCB and can be used in accordance with the application standard DIN VDE V 0826-2.