NIKOS – Parkfest

Crisis communication for IGA Ruhrgebiet 2027 in Essen

autonomous reliable cost-effective

NIKOS is not a conventional PA system, but a radio-based public address, alarm and control system for large events, construction sites and crisis situations, which you can rent by the day through certified partners and either integrate into your PA or use on its own.

Challenge

Conveying instructions even during network disruptions

At IGA Ruhrgebiet 2027 in Essen, crowds, a noisy environment and differing information needs make crisis communication a particular challenge. High visitor numbers, changing locations and the extensive layout of the event make it harder to distribute clear instructions quickly. In a hazardous situation, critical information must therefore reliably reach all relevant groups of people, even under heavy load or when public communication networks are disrupted.

Solution

One unified solution for everyday use and emergencies

NIKOS brings together announcements, alerting, visitor guidance and device control in one network-independent platform. NIKOS [dispatcher]² controls announcement units for individual announcement locations, specific areas or the entire site. This allows instructions to be triggered according to the situation without operating staff having to be deployed at several locations. Dispensing with separate control units and additional coordination posts reduces installation and staffing effort.

FAQ

Information for planners and organisers

Do NIKOS announcements meet the relevant standard requirements?+
Yes, NIKOS fully meets DIN EN 50849 "Electroacoustic Emergency Warning Systems". The system was specifically designed for safety-relevant announcements and alerting and is technically built for both everyday and emergency use. DIN EN 50849 is the relevant standard for radio-based ELA systems such as NIKOS. Because NIKOS, unlike mobile network-based systems, operates independently of an external network, immediate usability is guaranteed at all times — fully meeting the standard's requirements as a result. Other safety-related standards such as DIN EN 54, DIN VDE 0833-4 and DIN 14675 (voice alarm systems), by contrast, do not apply to NIKOS, as they concern a different field of use and functional scope and are therefore not relevant to NIKOS's deployment. As the only public address system for temporary and mobile applications consistently designed around the demands of mission-critical use, NIKOS has been used successfully for crisis-proof communication tasks since 2017. RADACOM and your regional NIKOS partner will be happy to advise you on the wide range of NIKOS functions and support you in implementing the requirements cost-effectively.
Does NIKOS keep working during power or network failures?+
Yes, NIKOS operates via its own autonomous radio network, independent of public communication networks and their availability. Since NIKOS communicates by radio, the connection re-establishes itself automatically after an interruption. NIKOS [audio]² has an internal battery with a runtime of up to 16 hours and also powers connected accessory modules. This keeps crisis communication for IGA Ruhrgebiet 2027 reliably operational even in the event of a power failure or disruptions to public communication networks.
Can NIKOS be installed at short notice on the IGA Ruhrgebiet 2027 site?+
Yes, NIKOS was developed specifically for flexible outdoor deployments without permanent infrastructure. One or two people can mount the modules on a variety of structures such as lampposts, stages, stands or trees within a few minutes and configure them individually. A standard Schuko power connection is sufficient for continuous operation. NIKOS integrates an existing digital radio network directly.
How are the different areas of IGA Ruhrgebiet 2027 reached?+
The announcement units are positioned according to the respective event areas and connected by radio. With NIKOS [dispatcher]², individual announcement locations, specific areas or the entire site can be addressed. Depending on the situation, information can thus be conveyed to individual areas or to all designated areas simultaneously.
Crisis communication for IGA Ruhrgebiet 2027 in Essen: Where can NIKOS be rented?+
NIKOS is rented by the day through certified partners, including advice, instruction and technical support. Your regional partner coordinates the deployment with you. Find a partner and request a rental

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