NIKOS – Parkfest

Crowd Management for IGA Ruhrgebiet 2027 in Dortmund

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

Direct visitor flows with precision

At IGA Ruhrgebiet 2027 in Dortmund, crowd management presents a particular challenge due to high visitor numbers, changing areas of activity and different visitor flows. Dense crowds can form at entrances, bottlenecks and transitions between event areas at short notice. When conditions change, visitors must be guided quickly, clearly and purposefully to safe areas.

Solution

One unified solution for everyday use and emergencies

One platform for everything: NIKOS unites visitor information, alerting, crowd management and control in a single, network-independent system. With NIKOS [dispatcher]², announcement units for individual announcement locations, specific areas or the entire event site can be centrally controlled. This enables visitor flows to be coordinated centrally while reducing the need for distributed reporting and control posts.

FAQ

Information for planners and organisers

Are announcements made via NIKOS standard-compliant?+
Yes — NIKOS fully meets DIN EN 50849 (electroacoustic emergency warning systems). The system was designed specifically for safety-relevant announcement and alerting tasks, technically built for everyday operation as well as for emergencies. For ELA systems, DIN EN 50849 sets out the relevant framework. Because NIKOS — unlike mobile network-based solutions — does not depend on any external network, it is always immediately usable and fully meets the requirements set out in the standard. Other safety-related standards such as DIN EN 54, DIN VDE 0833-4 or DIN 14675 (voice alarm systems) concern a different field of use and functional scope and are therefore not relevant for NIKOS in terms of approval. Since 2017, NIKOS has been used successfully many times a public address system for temporary and mobile applications in mission-critical communication tasks. 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.
Can NIKOS be deployed quickly and flexibly?+
Yes. NIKOS was developed for flexible outdoor operations without fixed infrastructure. The modules can be mounted by one or two people within just a few minutes on a range of structures, such as lampposts, stages, stands or trees, and configured individually. For continuous operation, a standard Schuko power outlet is sufficient.
Is NIKOS resilient in a crisis?+
Yes. NIKOS operates via its own autonomous radio network and is independent of public communications networks. If the connection is interrupted, the system automatically restores the radio link. NIKOS [audio]² has an internal battery with up to 16 hours of operating time and also supplies connected accessory modules. NIKOS remains operational in the event of power failures or disruptions or overloads in public communications networks. This means NIKOS also supports crowd management for IGA Ruhrgebiet 2027 in critical situations.
Is NIKOS suitable for large event sites?+
Yes. NIKOS uses its own radio network to connect the deployed modules without permanently installed communication cables. Announcement units can be set up at the designated locations for visitor information and safety communication and integrated into operational planning.
Crowd Management for IGA Ruhrgebiet 2027 in Dortmund: 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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