NIKOS – Volksfest

Mobile Public-Address System for Oktoberfest in Munich

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 warnings despite fairground noise

At Oktoberfest in Munich, rides, beer tents and fairground businesses drown out important warnings and instructions with a persistently high noise level. Crowds and the high density of visitors make reliable communication in an emergency even more difficult.

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 [audio]² interrupts the fairground operators’ sound systems for the duration of an announcement and uses them to broadcast the announcement. This reduces background noise, material requirements and the installation effort required for a separate public-address system.

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.
How do announcements remain available when the mobile network is overloaded?+
NIKOS uses its own radio network instead of public mobile communications cells. As a result, announcements remain available at Oktoberfest even when the mobile network is overloaded.
Can NIKOS be deployed quickly and flexibly?+
Yes. NIKOS was developed for flexible outdoor deployments without fixed infrastructure. One or two people can mount the modules on lampposts, stages, stands or trees within just a few minutes and configure them for the specific deployment. A Schuko power connection supplies the system for continuous operation.
Is NIKOS crisis-proof?+
Yes. NIKOS operates independently of public communications networks. Following a radio interruption, the system automatically re-establishes the connection. NIKOS [audio]² has an internal battery with a runtime of up to 16 hours and also powers connected accessory modules. This keeps announcements operational during power failures and disruptions to internet and communications infrastructures.
Mobile Public-Address System for Oktoberfest in Munich: 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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