NIKOS – Gedenkveranstaltung

Emergency announcements for events in rental operations

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

Clear warnings despite network outages

Emergency announcements at events in rental operations are particularly challenging due to crowds, noisy environments and constantly changing visitor flows. In a dangerous situation, warnings and instructions must reach all visitors clearly and intelligibly despite high levels of background noise. Overloaded mobile networks can further hinder the rapid transmission of information.

Solution

One unified solution for everyday use and emergencies

NIKOS combines announcements, alerting, visitor information and control in a single, network-independent platform. NIKOS [XLR]² integrates existing sound systems for emergency announcements, eliminating the need to set up a separate announcement system. This reduces the material, installation and operating effort and lowers the costs of temporary communications technology.

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 as 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 NIKOS’s wide range of functions and support you in implementing the requirements cost-effectively.
Do emergency announcements for events in rental operations also work in the event of a power or network outage?+
Yes, NIKOS operates via its own autonomous radio network and is completely independent of public communications networks and their availability. This makes the system resistant to external influences. Because NIKOS does not rely on wired connections but communicates via radio, the connection is automatically re-established after an interruption. NIKOS responds resiliently to disruptions in normal operations and is designed for crisis situations. NIKOS [audio]² has an internal battery with a runtime of up to 16 hours and also supplies connected accessory modules. NIKOS continues to operate even if the mobile network is overloaded, the internet service provider is attacked or the power supply is interrupted. This ensures that emergency announcements for events remain functional even in the event of a power failure or disruptions to public communications networks.
Can NIKOS be installed at short notice for emergency announcements at events in rental operations?+
Yes, NIKOS was specifically developed for flexible outdoor deployments without permanent infrastructure. One or two people can mount the modules on various structures such as streetlights, stages, stalls or trees within just a few minutes and configure them individually. A standard Schuko power connection is sufficient for continuous operation.
Where do cost benefits arise for emergency announcements at events?+
Depending on the application, NIKOS can implement different functions via a single communications platform. These savings can quickly offset the rental and installation costs of NIKOS. You can find some specific examples of savings here. Consistent use of the wide range of functions often results not only in a higher level of safety and easier work for employees, but even in savings in the overall budget. NIKOS primarily reduces the effort required for separate loudspeaker, control and communications solutions. Less material and cabling are needed, while information and emergency announcements can be made from a single location. In addition, NIKOS can specifically replace personnel: tasks that would otherwise require several security, reporting or operating posts distributed across the site can be handled from one location through central announcements, remote control and status monitoring. This allows personnel to be reduced or deployed more effectively at safety-critical points. The greatest savings potential arises at fenced events: monitoring emergency exit gates can be handled by technically monitoring the gates with NIKOS, eliminating security posts at emergency exits or allowing them to be deployed more effectively elsewhere. This means that rental and installation costs are offset by savings in personnel and other technology. Particularly at temporary, time-limited events, this significantly reduces the costs of planning, installation and operation of safety technology.
Where can you rent an emergency announcement system for events in rental operations?+
NIKOS is rented by the day through certified partners, including consulting, instruction and technical support. Inquiries are handled via the rental page. The regional NIKOS partner coordinates the deployment according to the requirements of the events. Find a partner and request a rental

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