NIKOS – Kirchentag

Evacuation announcements for Catholic Day 2028 in Paderborn

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

Reach different venues safely at the same time

Catholic Day 2028 in Paderborn will bring together large crowds, ceremonial services and numerous meeting places throughout the city. Addressing different venues simultaneously presents a particular challenge, as local public-address systems, wayfinding and separate areas of responsibility do not yet form a shared layer for alerts and information. In an emergency, instructions to leave affected areas must reach the audience clearly, with due dignity and without delay. The involvement of high-profile guests and the event’s public visibility require rapid alerting and orderly visitor guidance.

Solution

One unified solution for everyday use and emergencies

NIKOS brings together announcements, alerting, visitor guidance and device control in a single network-independent platform. For events such as Catholic Day 2028 in Paderborn, NIKOS combines different functions for security-related communication on a single platform. Central operation is handled via NIKOS [dispatcher]², enabling the operations management team to address specific announcement locations, designated areas or the entire event site. NIKOS [audio]² receives voice transmissions locally via radio and outputs them as an analogue audio signal. NIKOS [horn]² supplements the acoustic output at locations without an existing public-address system. NIKOS [flash]² provides visual signaling for urgent interruptions, while NIKOS [LED]² is used for emergency lighting. This allows separate loudspeaker, control and communication solutions for evacuation announcements, alerting and status monitoring to be combined in a single system. Recurring operating, reporting and monitoring tasks are coordinated centrally, reducing staffing requirements, cabling and material needs.

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.
Where does NIKOS deliver cost benefits?+
Depending on the application, NIKOS can provide multiple functions through a single communication 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. At the same time, central operation, remote control and status monitoring can take over tasks that would otherwise require several people or distributed operating stations. This allows staff resources to be deployed more effectively and reduces overall costs.
Will announcements remain operational during Catholic Day even if the network fails?+
Yes. NIKOS operates via its own autonomous radio network and independently of public communication networks. As a result, the system remains operational even in the event of disruptions to mobile, internet or landline networks. NIKOS [audio]² also features an internal battery with a runtime of up to 16 hours and can supply connected accessory modules with power. This ensures that evacuation announcements remain reliably operational even in the event of a power failure or disruptions to public communication networks.
How is NIKOS installed at changing event locations?+
NIKOS is designed for flexible outdoor deployments without permanent infrastructure. The modules can be mounted and individually configured by one or two people within a few minutes on a variety of structures, such as lampposts, stages, stands or trees. A standard Schuko power connection is sufficient for continuous operation.
Evacuation announcements for Catholic Day 2028 in Paderborn: 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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