NIKOS – Hafen

Mobile announcement system for the Sail Bremerhaven

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

Announcements along the quaysides without mobile network dependency

At the Sail Bremerhaven, visitors are spread along quaysides, piers, and maritime event areas. In dense crowds near the water, warnings, visitor guidance, and emergency announcements must arrive immediately and clearly. Public mobile networks quickly become overloaded at high visitor density, while fixed infrastructure is not available everywhere at piers and jetties.

Solution

One unified solution for everyday use and emergencies

NIKOS combines announcements, alerting, visitor information, and control in a single, network-independent platform. Quickly deployable, radio-based units reduce long cable runs and the setup of separate announcement points across the port site. NIKOS [audio]² receives the voice transmission on site via radio and outputs it as an analogue audio signal; NIKOS [horn]² adds acoustic output at positions without an existing sound system. This reduces material, installation, and maintenance effort, because mobile announcements, alerting, and technical control are all operated via a single platform.

FAQ

Information for planners and organisers

Do announcements made with NIKOS comply with the applicable standards?+
Yes. NIKOS fulfils the requirements of DIN EN 50849 (electroacoustic emergency warning systems). NIKOS was developed specifically for safety-relevant announcement and alarm applications and is technically designed for use in both everyday and emergency situations. DIN EN 50849 is the relevant reference standard for electroacoustic emergency warning systems (ELA systems). The requirements set out there are fully met by NIKOS – unlike mobile-network-based systems – since it does not depend on any external network, ensuring immediate usability at all times. 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 the field of application and functional scope of NIKOS and are therefore not relevant for approval. NIKOS is an announcement system for temporary and mobile applications and has been successfully used since 2017 for mission-critical communication tasks. RADACOM and your regional NIKOS partner are happy to advise you on the many functions of NIKOS and support you in implementing the requirements cost-effectively.
How are different areas of the Sail addressed individually?+
NIKOS [dispatcher]² controls the announcement units as needed for individual locations, targeted areas, or the entire site. This allows visitors at quaysides, entrances, or event areas to be informed in a targeted way, without triggering all announcement points at the same time.
Does NIKOS remain operational during a power or network outage?+
Yes. NIKOS operates via its own self-sufficient radio network, completely independent of public communication networks and their availability. NIKOS [audio]² has an internal battery with up to 16 hours of runtime and also powers connected accessory modules. This means the mobile announcement system for the Sail Bremerhaven remains reliably operational even if the power supply fails or public communication networks are disrupted.
Can NIKOS be deployed at short notice at piers, jetties, and event structures?+
Yes. NIKOS was developed specifically for flexible outdoor deployment without fixed infrastructure. The modules can be mounted and individually configured by one or two people within a few minutes on various structures such as lampposts, stages, trees, stalls, or decorations. A standard household power socket is sufficient for continuous operation.
Mobile announcement system for the Sail Bremerhaven: 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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