NIKOS – Baustelle

Perimeter protection for rental construction sites

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

Monitor the site via radio

At construction sites available for rent, unauthorized access and safety-critical incidents must be detected and communicated outside working hours as well. Perimeter protection for rental construction sites is often required only temporarily and must adapt to changing construction phases. Power failures or disruptions to public communications networks must not impair monitoring or the transmission of important information.

Solution

One unified solution for everyday use and emergencies

With NIKOS, announcements, system monitoring, visitor information and device control come together on a single platform — fully independent of the public network. NIKOS [dispatcher]² controls announcement units at individual announcement locations, in designated areas or across the entire construction site. This enables safety information to be issued as required while reducing the need for separate control technology, installation work and the maintenance of different subsystems.

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 pleased to advise you on NIKOS's wide range of functions and support you in implementing the requirements cost-effectively.
Does perimeter protection at rental construction sites also work in the event of a power or network failure?+
Yes. NIKOS operates via its own autonomous radio network and is completely independent of public communications networks and their availability. Since NIKOS does not rely on cable routes but communicates via radio, the connection is automatically restored after an interruption. NIKOS [audio]² has an internal battery with a runtime of up to 16 hours and also supplies connected accessory modules with power. This keeps perimeter protection for construction sites reliably operational even if the power supply fails or public communications networks are disrupted.
Can NIKOS be installed at changing rental construction sites at short notice?+
Yes. NIKOS was specifically developed for flexible outdoor applications without fixed infrastructure. The modules can be mounted on different structures and individually configured by one or two people within just a few minutes. A standard Schuko power connection is sufficient for continuous operation. NIKOS uses an existing digital radio network.
Where do cost benefits arise in perimeter protection for rental construction sites?+
Cost benefits arise from requiring less separate technology and fewer personnel at decentralized monitoring points. Depending on the application, NIKOS can be used to implement different functions via a single, unified communications platform. These savings can quickly offset the rental and installation costs of NIKOS. You can find some specific examples of savings here. Consistent use of the wide range of functions often not only increases the level of security and makes employees' work easier, but also results in savings in the overall budget. NIKOS primarily reduces the effort required for separate loudspeaker, control and communications solutions. Less material and cabling are needed, while information and emergency announcements can be made from a single location. In addition, NIKOS can be used to replace personnel in a targeted manner: tasks that would otherwise require several security, reporting or operating posts distributed across the site can be handled from a single location through central announcements, remote control and status monitoring. This can reduce staffing requirements or allow personnel to be deployed more effectively at safety-critical points. Rental and installation costs are thus offset by savings in personnel and other technology. This significantly reduces the costs of planning, setup and operation of security technology, especially at temporary construction sites.
Where can perimeter protection for rental construction sites be rented?+
NIKOS is rented by the day through certified partners, including consultation, instruction and technical support; inquiries are handled via the rental page. The regional NIKOS partner coordinates the required components for use at rental construction sites. Find a partner and request a rental

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