Beijing, China
ACEND Notification Appliances represent a revolutionary innovation, seamlessly integrated into Siemens Smart Infrastructure Building System to provide efficient assistance for life safety during emergencies.
Unlike traditional alarming devices, this portfolio is the first audible and visual alarm device series on the market with unique optical patents.
The sophisticated lens curve optimizes light direction and intensity, providing prominent alarm signals and ensuring ideal compatibility for both wall and ceiling mounting.
ACEND Fire Alarming Device by Beijing Siemens Cerberus Electronics Ltd, won a 2025 Good Design Award from The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design, and Urban Studies.
Further integrated with Siemens’ AI charging algorithms, this portfolio is the first in the industry to achieve a current draw below 10mA. Compared to similar products on the market, this innovative design reduces energy consumption by 50%, offering superior energy efficiency.
ACEND™ Notification Appliances utilize advanced smart technology, playing a crucial role in evacuation assistance for life safety during emergencies.
This portfolio features highly sensitive sensors and intelligent circuits that monitor data in real-time and upload it to the cloud.
The integration of hardware parameter monitoring via a remote control platform with advanced big data analysis helps predict potential issues and facilitates preventive maintenance to ensure optimal performance. This synergy can also identify potential enhancements for iterative upgrades.
During emergencies, the appliances instantly send urgent notifications to all building occupants via the cloud, ensuring timely awareness of critical situations.
Meanwhile, they provide conspicuous strobe lights and intelligent voice alerts that adapt to different emergency types, guiding quick and accurate evacuation with clear visual and auditory signals.
Moreover, the specially designed 520 Hz low-frequency sound resonates with brainwaves, providing enhanced penetration to effectively awaken individuals, even from deep sleep.
In terms of material innovation, ACEND™ Notification Appliances are the first audible and visual alarm device series on the market to use environmentally friendly bio-based materials.
These materials are derived from plant, animal, and microbial sources rather than petroleum, significantly reducing the consumption of fossil resources.
This innovation results in an annual reduction of 300 tons of CO₂ emissions—the equivalent carbon absorption of about 13,636 mature trees per year. This substantial environmental benefit highlights Siemens’ significant efforts to promote sustainability.
Regarding aesthetic design, ACEND™ Notification Appliances embody Siemens’ signature design language, creating a cohesive family of products characterized by minimalist elegance.
Notably, the innovative hidden 360° horn design gives the products a more harmonious and sleek appearance, preserving Siemens’ distinctive aesthetic DNA while enhancing recognition and visual appeal of this portfolio.
Moreover, the two color options—striking red and pure white—allow the appliances to seamlessly integrate into diverse environments, elevating overall visual harmony.
ACEND™ Notification Appliances also deliver exceptional adaptability. Featuring a modular design, this portfolio offers a variety of interchangeable covers and four different LED lenses, allowing users to tailor their setups to different needs.
With customizable appearances and diverse sound options (including horn, speaker, and low-frequency sounder), users can create up to 560 unique combinations, ensuring flexible adaptation to the installation requirements of different buildings.
Project: ACEND Fire Alarming Device
Designers: Chen Qin, Zhang Xiaohang, Lin Shaochen, Swanick Brian, Tan Jian, Chen liguo, Ma Dezhong, Han Guoliang, Beijing Siemens Cerberus Electronics Ltd.
Client: Beijing Siemens Cerberus Electronics Ltd.
