NIKOS – Weihnachtsmarkt

Emergency Warning System for the Christmas Market in Lübeck

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

Deliver clear warnings despite the noise

The Christmas market in Lübeck places high demands on an emergency warning system due to crowded conditions, a noisy environment and visitors who speak different languages. Between stalls, rides and groups of visitors, warnings and instructions must reach everyone present in a way they can understand. The high visitor density places considerable strain on mobile networks. In a crisis, mobile-based warning systems are therefore not reliably available.

Solution

One unified solution for everyday use and emergencies

Announcements, system monitoring, crowd management and device control come together with NIKOS in a single platform independent of the public network. NIKOS [audio]² delivers announcements and alerts via its own self-contained radio network and remains operational in the event of disruptions to public communications networks. Central operation via NIKOS [dispatcher]² replaces separate control units, cabling and distributed operator stations. This reduces installation and personnel costs for the Christmas market in Lübeck.

FAQ

Information for planners and organisers

Does NIKOS meet the applicable standards for announcements?+
Yes, NIKOS is standard-compliant: the system meets DIN EN 50849 for electroacoustic emergency warning systems. NIKOS was developed specifically for safety-relevant announcements and alerting — usable both in everyday operation and in an emergency. For ELA systems, DIN EN 50849 forms the decisive reference framework. Unlike mobile network-based systems, NIKOS fully meets these requirements because it operates independently of an external network and is therefore immediately ready for use at any time. Other safety-related standards such as DIN EN 54, DIN VDE 0833-4 and DIN 14675 (voice alarm systems) do not apply to NIKOS, since they concern a different field of use and functional scope. As a public address system for temporary and mobile deployments, NIKOS has already 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.
Is NIKOS crisis-resilient in the event of power or network failures?+
Yes, NIKOS operates via its own self-contained radio network and is completely independent of public communications networks and their availability. Since NIKOS 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 supplies connected accessory modules. This means the emergency warning system for the Christmas market remains reliably operational even if the power supply fails or public communications networks are disrupted.
Can NIKOS be installed at short notice for the Christmas market in Lübeck?+
Yes, NIKOS was developed for flexible outdoor deployments without permanent infrastructure. One or two people can mount the modules on lampposts, stages, stands or trees within just a few minutes and configure them for operation. A Schuko power connection supplies NIKOS during continuous operation.
Where does using NIKOS deliver cost benefits?+
NIKOS combines the emergency warning system, employee alerts, visitor information and system control on 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. Central announcements, remote control and status monitoring replace distributed security, reporting and operator stations. This leaves personnel available for safety-critical tasks. For temporary events such as the Christmas market in Lübeck, the costs of planning, setup and operation of the safety technology are reduced.
Emergency Warning System for the Christmas Market in Lübeck: 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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