NIKOS – Stadtfest

Evacuation announcements for the Stuttgart city festival

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 all event areas simultaneously

At the Stuttgart city festival, making an evacuation announcement is particularly challenging because of crowds, a noisy environment and visitors who speak different languages. Multiple event areas and stages require warnings and instructions to be communicated simultaneously and clearly. Large visitor numbers and the ambient noise make it difficult for announcements to be understood. In an emergency, mobile networks can quickly become overloaded.

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. For evacuation announcements, announcements, alarms and information messages can be centrally controlled via NIKOS [dispatcher]². This reduces the need for separate control units, cabling and personnel to operate different subsystems, thereby lowering the effort required for setup and operation.

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.
How does NIKOS support compliance with nighttime quiet hours?+
The quiet-hours function in NIKOS [dispatcher]² centrally switches off all connected sound reinforcement systems at the touch of a button. This facilitates official approval and helps prevent complaints from local residents.
Can NIKOS be deployed at short notice and flexibly?+
Yes, NIKOS was specifically developed for flexible outdoor deployments without fixed infrastructure. One or two people can mount the modules within a few minutes on a variety of structures, such as lampposts, stages, stands or trees, and configure them individually. A standard Schuko power outlet is sufficient for continuous operation. NIKOS uses an existing digital radio network.
How are visitors guided after an evacuation announcement at the city festival?+
NIKOS transmits targeted information announcements to visitors. This makes it possible to issue instructions for individual event areas centrally and guide visitor flows in an orderly manner.
Evacuation announcements for the Stuttgart city festival: 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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