NIKOS – Kirchentag

Evacuation Announcement for the 40th German Protestant Kirchentag 2027 in Düsseldorf

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 instructions even without mobile coverage

At the 40th German Protestant Kirchentag 2027 in Düsseldorf, issuing an evacuation announcement in dense crowds, high ambient noise and the presence of numerous visitors who speak different languages presents a particular challenge. In an emergency, instructions must reach the affected areas simultaneously and unambiguously. When visitor numbers are high, public mobile networks quickly become overloaded and are therefore unsuitable as the sole means of communication.

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 [dispatcher]² controls the announcement units for individual announcement locations, specific areas or the entire event site. This allows evacuation announcements to be triggered as needed while reducing the effort required for separate operator stations and additional control technology.

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 NIKOS's wide range of functions and support you in implementing the requirements cost-effectively.
Can NIKOS be deployed quickly and flexibly for the 40th German Protestant Kirchentag 2027 in Düsseldorf?+
Yes. NIKOS was specifically developed for flexible outdoor operations without permanent infrastructure. The modules can be mounted by one or two people within just a few minutes on various structures such as street lamps, stages, stalls or trees and configured individually. A standard Schuko power outlet is sufficient for continuous operation. NIKOS uses an existing digital radio network.
Will evacuation announcements at the 40th German Protestant Kirchentag 2027 also work 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. This makes the system highly resistant to external influences. Since NIKOS does not rely on wired connections but communicates via radio, the connection is automatically re-established after an interruption. NIKOS therefore responds far more resiliently to disruptions in normal operations than many other systems, demonstrating the crisis resilience of this communications system. NIKOS [audio]² has an internal battery with a runtime of up to 16 hours and also powers connected accessory modules. Even if the mobile network is overloaded, the internet provider has been hacked or someone has pulled the wrong plug, NIKOS continues to operate. This means evacuation announcements for the 40th German Protestant Kirchentag 2027 remain reliably functional even in the event of a power failure or disruptions to public communications networks.
Where does NIKOS create cost benefits at the 40th German Protestant Kirchentag 2027?+
Depending on the application, NIKOS can implement a range of different functions via a single, unified communications platform. These savings can quickly offset the rental and installation costs of NIKOS. You can find some specific examples of potential savings here. When its wide range of functions is used consistently, NIKOS not only increases the level of safety and makes work easier for staff, but often even reduces 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. NIKOS can also specifically replace personnel: tasks that would otherwise require several security, reporting or operator stations 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, such as festivals and corporate events: monitoring emergency exit gates technically with NIKOS can cover the need to guard them, meaning that security posts at emergency exits can be eliminated or deployed more effectively elsewhere. Rental and installation costs are therefore offset by savings in personnel and other technology. Especially at temporary, time-limited events, this significantly reduces the costs of planning, setup and operation of the safety technology.
Where can an evacuation announcement system for the 40th German Protestant Kirchentag 2027 in Düsseldorf be rented?+
NIKOS is rented by the day through certified partners, including consultation, instruction and technical support; enquiries are handled via the rental page. The regional partner coordinates the system design with the requirements of the 40th German Protestant Kirchentag 2027. Find a partner and request a rental

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