NIKOS – Parkfest

Electroacoustic emergency warning system for BUGA Oberes Mittelrheintal 2029

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

warnings across extensive green areas without long cable routes

BUGA Oberes Mittelrheintal 2029 in the Koblenz region places specific demands on an electroacoustic emergency warning system: extensive green areas, decentralised zones, long visitor routes and temporarily used outdoor spaces make continuous coverage with conventional cable runs difficult. Warnings and instructions must reach people clearly, area-specifically and without delay, even with changing visitor flows, many parallel programme items and different gathering areas. Older visitors and people with limited mobility in particular depend on safety-relevant information being clearly perceptible.

Solution

One unified solution for everyday use and emergencies

For the BUGA Oberes Mittelrheintal 2029 deployment, NIKOS combines announcements, alerting, information messages and remote control in one platform. The system remains usable independently of public communication networks and supports information delivery even during power failures or network disruptions. NIKOS [dispatcher]² addresses announcement units jointly, individually or in groups as required. NIKOS [audio]² receives voice transmission by radio on site and outputs it as an analogue audio signal; NIKOS [horn]² adds acoustic output at positions without an existing sound system. Additional functions such as emergency lighting via NIKOS [LED]² and switching external devices via NIKOS [relay]² extend the platform without separate subsystems.

FAQ

Information for planners and organisers

Does NIKOS meet the requirements of DIN EN 50849?+
Yes. NIKOS meets the requirements of DIN EN 50849 (electroacoustic emergency warning systems). NIKOS was developed specifically for safety-relevant announcement and alerting applications and is technically designed for everyday and emergency use. For electroacoustic emergency warning systems (ELA), DIN EN 50849 is the relevant framework. The requirements stated there are fully met by NIKOS—unlike mobile-network-based systems—since there is no dependency on an external network and immediate usability can therefore be ensured at all times. Other standards known from safety technology, such as DIN EN 54, DIN VDE 0833-4, and DIN 14675 (voice alarm systems), do not apply to NIKOS’s areas of application and function spectrum and are therefore not relevant for approval. NIKOS is an announcement system for temporary and mobile applications and has been successfully in use for mission-critical communication requirements 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 fulfilling the requirements in a cost-effective way.
What cost advantages does NIKOS offer for an electroacoustic emergency warning system?+
For an electroacoustic emergency warning system in temporary deployments such as BUGA Oberes Mittelrheintal 2029, cost advantages arise primarily from bundling several tasks on one platform. NIKOS mainly reduces the effort required for separate loudspeaker, control and communication solutions. Material requirements and cabling work are reduced, and information and emergency announcements can be made from a single location. In addition, tasks that would otherwise tie up several operating or reporting posts across the site can be triggered or controlled from one location. Rental and installation costs are therefore plausibly offset by savings in personnel, cabling and separate technical systems; specific savings depend on the site, duration and safety concept.
Is NIKOS resilient in a crisis?+
Yes. NIKOS operates via its own autonomous radio network and independently of public communication networks. This means NIKOS remains usable even if mobile networks are overloaded, internet connections fail or public communication networks are disrupted. Radio connections restore themselves automatically after an interruption. NIKOS [audio]² has an internal battery with up to 16 hours of runtime and also supplies connected accessory modules. For the electroacoustic emergency warning system at BUGA Oberes Mittelrheintal 2029, this means warnings and instructions remain available even during power failures or network disruptions.
Does NIKOS require fixed infrastructure or long cable routes?+
No. NIKOS is designed for flexible deployments without fixed infrastructure. The modules are mounted on existing structures and connected by radio; long cable routes across visitor areas are not required. A standard Schuko power connection is sufficient for continuous operation. If a suitable digital radio network is available on site, NIKOS can use it as well.
Electroacoustic emergency warning system for BUGA Oberes Mittelrheintal 2029: 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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