NIKOS – Landesfest

Evacuation announcements for Hessentag in Darmstadt

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

Coordinated alerts across distributed stages and areas

At Hessentag in Darmstadt, stages, activity areas and visitor flows are spread across several parts of the city. In an emergency, evacuation announcements must reach all relevant areas simultaneously, in a coordinated and comprehensible manner. Highly fluctuating visitor numbers and temporary infrastructure make consistent visitor guidance and reliable communication more difficult.

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. NIKOS [dispatcher]² controls the announcement units as required, targeting individual announcement locations, specific areas or the entire site. NIKOS [horn]² supplements the audio output at locations without an existing public address system. Quickly deployable, radio-based units reduce the need for long cable runs and separate control devices. This lowers the effort required to install, operate and manage the safety technology, while evacuation announcements can be triggered centrally and delivered precisely to the relevant areas.

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 does NIKOS provide cost benefits?+
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 temporary events, it also reduces the planning, setup and operating effort. In addition, personnel resources can be used more efficiently because announcements, control and status monitoring are handled centrally from a single location.
Is NIKOS resilient in a crisis?+
Yes. NIKOS operates via its own autonomous radio network and independently of public communication networks. NIKOS [audio]² has an internal battery with up to 16 hours of operating time and also powers connected accessory modules. The system remains operational even if the mobile network is overloaded, the internet provider fails or the power supply is interrupted. This means that reliable evacuation announcements for Hessentag remain possible even in the event of a power failure or disruptions to public communication networks.
Can NIKOS be deployed at short notice and used flexibly?+
Yes. NIKOS was specifically developed for flexible outdoor applications without fixed infrastructure. One or two people can mount the modules on different structures, such as lampposts, stages, stands or trees, within just a few minutes and configure them individually. A standard Schuko power connection is sufficient for continuous operation.
Evacuation announcements for Hessentag in Darmstadt: 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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