NIKOS in crisis response: self-sufficient communication when public networks fail

Mobile Emergency Announcements for Crisis Situations

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Challenge

NIKOS keeps running when all other systems fail

Failure of mobile networks, power grid, internet – exactly then emergency communication must work. Situation assessment through feedback of important device and environmental data. Information and routing of affected persons and helpers.

You rent NIKOS through certified partners in your region – see what is included and how it works.

Solution

The fallback when other networks fail

NIKOS keeps running autonomously when mobile networks, power and internet fail – for alerting, announcements, crowd management, central control and system monitoring.

The NIKOS [dispatcher]² can, among other things, serve as a radio dispatch centre to coordinate the mobile radio users. Even though the NIKOS [dispatcher]² can do far more than a normal radio dispatcher, this basic function remains very important for everyday operation and saves a separate operating position for organisational radio. In an emergency, staff and safety functions can thus be controlled from a single system. Through our rental partners we provide radios and the corresponding infrastructure to set up temporary networks. If required, NIKOS can also be integrated into an existing radio system. It is often advantageous to integrate NIKOS into the organisational radio, avoiding duplicate infrastructure and multiple handheld radios for individual staff members. In certain cases, however, it can make sense to technically separate the NIKOS applications from everyday voice radio. We are happy to advise you on this.

Benefit: One radio dispatch centre for everyday operation and emergencies – without a separate operating position for organisational radio.

Via NIKOS the running programme can be interrupted at individual or all locations at the push of a button and an announcement delivered – live, pre-recorded, imported as a file or via text-to-speech, synchronous and without delay. Areas without their own PA are covered by NIKOS [horn]² speakers; disruptive noise sources can be switched off briefly via NIKOS [relay]².

Benefit: Everyone receives the same information at once – increasing the sense of safety and satisfaction.

Every NIKOS [audio]² unit immediately reports a failure of its main power supply and keeps running on its internal battery for up to 16 hours. When NIKOS [audio]² is deliberately connected to an important power circuit, the power supply for the other devices connected there can also be monitored easily. If the power fails, this is reported immediately to the NIKOS [dispatcher]² and the radio of the responsible electrician, so the problem can be fixed as quickly as possible. NIKOS [horn]² speakers and NIKOS [LED]² emergency lights take over automatic emergency operation in the meantime, ensuring that announcements and emergency lighting at the important points remain available even during a power outage.

Benefit: Continuous monitoring of important power circuits and reliable emergency operation – a separate emergency generator often becomes unnecessary.

Light masts, water pumps and other devices can be switched via NIKOS [audio]²'s switching functions – by timer or radio from the NIKOS [dispatcher]², without staff having to travel there. If, for example, the water pressure drops, NIKOS tops it up automatically before a problem arises.

Benefit: Save energy and react automatically – without extra staff.

Via NIKOS [audio]², staff and affected persons can be alerted immediately in case of hazards – acoustically by announcement or warning tone via NIKOS [horn]² and visually via the NIKOS [flash]² strobe, at individual locations or site-wide. An alarm at one point can automatically trigger further locations.

Benefit: Fast, unambiguous alerting – even amid noise and without mobile networks.

Via NIKOS [audio]²'s integrated player, calm music or a reassuring announcement can be played in waiting areas or assembly points – targeted and at a coordinated volume.

Benefit: Calms those waiting and reduces stress in tense situations.

Gates, enclosures and fences equipped with NIKOS [audio]² report every opening or vibration with a timestamp to the NIKOS [dispatcher]² and to mobile patrols; at the same time a NIKOS [LED]² emergency light switches on or the NIKOS [flash]² strobe signals the incident. If needed, a warning tone or announcement sounds via NIKOS [horn]². Via NIKOS [relay]², large floodlights of up to 2300 W (10 A) can also be switched if needed. Even a simple bell wire used as a contact loop is enough for monitoring in certain cases.

Benefit: Simple, cost-effective perimeter protection for a large site – reliable and robust.

At the push of a button on the NIKOS [dispatcher]² or via a scenario trigger, media players, LED screens and signage can be switched to predefined content – such as “Please pay attention to the announcement” or a severe-weather warning.

Benefit: Visual and acoustic visitor information from one system – in everyday operation and emergencies.

Coupled with a people-counting system, NIKOS automatically activates a yellow light at the affected entrances when a threshold is exceeded. After the entrance is closed it turns red and the counting system or radios are informed that the entrance is closed. As soon as enough people have left the area, the display switches back to yellow and, after the entrance reopens, to green – including a confirmation message.

Benefit: Automatic overcrowding management without queries – even amid loud noise and language barriers.

Wireless NIKOS [moon]² emergency lights are mounted in minutes without tools on masts, trees or trusses, charge during the day via their solar panel and switch automatically via a twilight sensor. Removal is only possible with a special tool (theft protection).

Benefit: Maintenance-free, wireless lighting for remote outdoor areas – mounted in minutes.

Barriers, gates and bollards can be opened and closed via NIKOS [relay]² from the NIKOS [dispatcher]² or a configured radio. Access is logged with a timestamp and unauthorised openings are reported immediately.

Benefit: Controlled vehicle access without permanent staff at the gate.
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Frequently asked questions

Questions and answers

NIKOS runs on its own self-sufficient radio network and does not depend on public networks. From the NIKOS [dispatcher]² control unit, announcements are sent to all or to individual locations – via existing loudspeakers with NIKOS [audio]² or via the mobile outdoor loudspeaker NIKOS [horn]².

NIKOS needs no fixed infrastructure on site. The modules can be set up and configured by one or two people within minutes; planning, set-up and support are handled by the NIKOS partner in your region. Exclusively usable frequencies are applied for with the frequency regulator for every deployment – at short notice this is possible for increased fees.

The NIKOS [audio]² announcement unit runs for up to 16 hours on its internal battery; permanent operation via solar is optionally possible. Warning the public therefore remains possible even during longer power outages.

An operator is always required for announcements and monitoring – either your own staff after a briefing or a technician from the NIKOS partner as part of a full-service contract. Find a partner in your region

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