Compare 4th generation NOWA systems

NOWA 4S

Custom pricing

Offered with the PRÉSENCE Pro and Pro premium service plans

Multi-residential, commercial, and institutional
  • Dedicated hybrid Wi-Fi + LTE communication infrastructure2
  • Smart control panel with screen
  • Automatic valve shut-off
  • Remote control via mobile app
  • Multi-site management portal
  • Up to 63 wireless detectors
  • 1 wired detector
  • Compatible with the motion detector
  • Compatible with 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1-1/4, 1-1/2, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 in. valves
  • Ability to manage two valves independently
  • Up to 48 valve self-tests per week
  • No limit on systems per user account
  • Services provided according to the PRÉSENCE Pro or PRÉSENCE Pro premium plan
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NOWA 4Se

$7491

Offered with the PRÉSENCE Plus service plan

Single-family residential and cottage
  • Wi-Fi communication infrastructure
  • Smart control panel with screen
  • Automatic valve shut-off
  • Remote control via mobile app
  • Up to 24 wireless detectors
  • 1 wired detector
  • Compatible with 1/2, 3/4, and 1 in. valves
  • 1 valve self-test per week
  • Up to 3 systems per user account
  • No service plan required, or included with the annual PRÉSENCE Plus plan
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NOWA 4S Multi-residential, commercial, and institutional
NOWA 4Se Single-family homes
and cottages

Fonctions

Automatic valve shutoff
Yes
Yes
Remote control
Yes

Via the PRESENCE mobile app and management portal

Yes

Via the PRESENCE mobile app

Real-time system status
Yes

Displayed on the control panel screen, the PRESENCE mobile app, and the management portal

Yes

Displayed on the control panel screen and the PRESENCE mobile app

Detection location identification
Yes
Yes
Alert mode without valve shutoff

Configurable

Configurable

Access to advanced features3
Yes
No
Number of systems per owner account

Unlimited

3

Transferable ownership
Yes
Yes

Control panel

Display screen on control panel
Yes

2-3/4 in. LCD screen

Yes

2-3/4 in. LCD screen

LED status indicator
Yes
Yes
Audible alarm
Yes

With the option to configure quiet periods for non-urgent alerts

Yes

With the option to configure quiet periods for non-urgent alerts

Power supply

Standard 120 V electrical outlet

Standard 120 V electrical outlet

Maximum number of wireless detectors

63

24

Compatible detectors

Detector 2.0 (water and freeze)

Detector 2.0 (water and freeze) with base and flexible cable

Perimeter detector

Mini detector

Triangular detector

Round detector

Motion detector4

Detector 2.0 (water and freeze)

Detector 2.0 (water and freeze) with base and flexible cable

Perimeter detector

Mini detector

Built-in wired detector port

1

1

Automatic shutoff valve

Ball valve
Yes
Yes
Valve body

Stainless steel

Stainless steel

Connection sizes

1/2 in.
3/4 in.
1 in.
1–1/4 in.
1–1/2 in.
2 in.
2–1/2 in.
3 in.
4 in.
6 in.
8 in.

1/2 in.
3/4 in.
1 in.

Connection size up to 2 in. available upon request

Quick-connect actuator

Compatible

Compatible

Manual operation
Yes
Yes
Visual open/closed position indicator
Yes
Yes
Power supply

Hardwired through the control panel

Hardwired through the control panel

Independent dual-valve control
Yes
No

Communication

Communication infrastructure

Hybrid LTE + Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi

Mobile app

PRESENCE app

Designed by NOWA, free of charge, and continuously updated

Available on the App Store and Google Play

PRESENCE app

Designed by NOWA, free of charge, and continuously updated

Available on the App Store and Google Play

Notifications
Yes

Push notifications via the mobile app
Through the management portal
On the control panel display
By email

Yes

Push notifications via the mobile app
On the control panel display
By email

Communication protocol between detectors and control panel

319.5 MHz radio frequency

Low-frequency communication protected from interference

319.5 MHz radio frequency

Low-frequency communication protected from interference

Private mode5
No
Yes

Self-tests and safety

Real-time valve monitoring
Yes
Yes
Valve maintenance self-tests

Up to 48 per week

Scheduling of time and day available

1 per week

Scheduling of time and day available

Detector check-in tests

Daily self-test

Daily self-test

Security fixes and updates

Automatic updates

Automatic updates

End-to-end encryption
Yes

Compliant with the recommendations of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security

Yes

Compliant with the recommendations of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security

Reports and history

Monthly connectivity reports
Yes
No
Annual reports for insurance providers
Yes
No
Event history

24 months and more

See PRESENCE service plans for full details

Up to 12 months

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Performance

Communication speed between detectors and control panel

< 1 second

< 1 second

Automatic valve shutoff speed

6 to 8 seconds

6 to 8 seconds

Signal range

5,000 sq. ft.

Expandable via a repeater

5,000 sq. ft.

Expandable via a repeater

Peace of mind

Operation during a power outage
Yes

With the backup battery

Yes

With the backup battery

Self-service support6
Yes
Yes
Deferred technical support
Yes
Yes

Available with the PRESENCE Plus service plan

Immediate technical support
Yes
Yes

Available with the PRESENCE Plus service plan

24/7 emergency support
Yes
Yes

Available with the PRESENCE Plus service plan

Design

Designed and manufactured in Canada
Yes
Yes
Additional information

1 The NOWA 4Se starter kit includes: 1 4Se smart control panel, 5 wireless detectors, and 1 automatic shutoff valve. Price subject to change without notice. Installation fees not included.

2 Each system has its own SIM card.

3 Advanced management: Includes multi-site management to view all building events from a single platform, as well as to manage common areas and all systems in real time. It also includes scheduling maintenance valve opening and closing, controlling the purge valve, resetting alarms, and enabling intercommunication between 4S systems.

4 Please check with your installer to confirm that they have the necessary expertise to integrate motion detectors.

5 Private mode: Once system configuration is complete, the 4Se can be disconnected from Wi-Fi to operate as a closed system without external communication.

6 Self-service support: Access to online technical documentation and FAQs.

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