NIKOS – Tag der Bundeswehr

Emergency announcements for Bundeswehr Day in Jagel

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 must reach across airfield and barracks grounds

At Bundeswehr Day in Jagel, visitors move across an extensive airfield and barracks site with both public and restricted areas. In an emergency, announcements must reach visitors who are unfamiliar with the site quickly and direct them clearly towards safety. Open spaces, long distances and only sporadically available power connections make continuous sound coverage difficult and render mobile-network-dependent solutions unsuitable for crisis situations.

Solution

One unified solution for everyday use and emergencies

With NIKOS, announcements, system monitoring, visitor information and device control come together on a single platform — fully independent of the public network. For events such as Bundeswehr Day in Jagel, NIKOS [dispatcher]² controls individual announcement locations, specific areas or the entire site; NIKOS [audio]² receives the voice transmission on site via radio and outputs it as an analogue audio signal, while NIKOS [horn]² supplements the acoustic output at locations without an existing sound system. Quickly deployable, radio-based units replace long cable runs and reduce material and installation requirements; additional operators and security posts are unnecessary because recurring tasks are controlled centrally and monitored or carried out by NIKOS.

FAQ

Information for planners and organisers

Is NIKOS designed to meet the relevant standards for announcements?+
Yes, indeed: NIKOS meets the requirements of DIN EN 50849 for electroacoustic emergency warning systems. The system was developed specifically for safety-relevant announcements and alerting and is technically designed for both everyday operation and emergency situations. DIN EN 50849 represents the relevant reference framework for ELA systems. Unlike mobile network-based systems, NIKOS does not depend on any external network and is therefore immediately ready for use at all times — fully meeting the standard as a result. 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, as they are not applicable to radio-based public address systems like NIKOS. NIKOS is a public address system for temporary and mobile applications and has been used successfully many times for mission-critical 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.
Where can cost savings be achieved at Bundeswehr Day?+
Depending on the application, NIKOS can provide different functions via a single communications 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. Centralised control also reduces the need for additional operators and security posts, as tasks can be monitored and carried out collectively from a single location.
Will emergency announcements remain functional in the event of a power or network failure?+
Yes. NIKOS operates via its own autonomous radio network and is completely independent of public communications networks and their availability. Because NIKOS does not rely on cable routes but communicates via radio, the connection is automatically re-established 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 means that emergency announcements for Bundeswehr Day remain reliably functional even if the power supply fails or public communications networks are disrupted.
How quickly can NIKOS be set up across the site?+
NIKOS was developed specifically for flexible outdoor operations without fixed infrastructure. The modules can be mounted by one or two people within just a few minutes on various structures such as lampposts, stages, stands or trees, and configured individually. A standard Schuko power connection is sufficient for continuous operation. If required, NIKOS can use an existing digital radio network (DMR).
Emergency announcements for Bundeswehr Day in Jagel: 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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