NIKOS – Hafen

Remote control of lighting towers for the Hamburg Port Anniversary

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

Control lighting centrally and precisely

At the Hamburg Port Anniversary, remotely controlling lighting towers in a heavily frequented event environment presents a particular challenge. Different areas, changing operating times and coordination with the event schedule increase the effort required. Power outages or disruptions to public communication networks can also make reliable lighting control more difficult.

Solution

One unified solution for everyday use and emergencies

NIKOS combines announcements, alerting, visitor information and control in a single, network-independent platform. NIKOS [relay]² uses radio to control external devices such as lighting towers precisely, reducing the need for separate control units on site. This cuts the effort required for installation, operation and the staffing of individual switching points.

FAQ

Information for planners and organisers

Are announcements made via NIKOS standard-compliant?+
Yes — NIKOS fully meets DIN EN 50849 (electroacoustic emergency warning systems). The system was designed specifically for safety-relevant announcement and alerting tasks, technically built for everyday operation as well as for emergencies. For ELA systems, DIN EN 50849 sets out the relevant framework. Because NIKOS — unlike mobile network-based solutions — does not depend on any external network, it is always immediately usable and fully meets the requirements set out in the standard. Other safety-related standards such as DIN EN 54, DIN VDE 0833-4 or DIN 14675 (voice alarm systems) concern a different field of use and functional scope and are therefore not relevant for NIKOS in terms of approval. Since 2017, NIKOS has been used successfully many times as a public address system for temporary and mobile applications in mission-critical communication tasks. RADACOM and your regional NIKOS partner will be happy to advise you on NIKOS's wide range of functions and support you in implementing the requirements cost-effectively.
Does remote control of lighting towers at the Hamburg Port Anniversary remain functional in the event of a network failure?+
Yes, NIKOS operates via its own autonomous radio network and is completely independent of public communication networks and their availability. As NIKOS does not rely on cable routes but communicates via radio, the connection is automatically re-established after an interruption. NIKOS [audio]² has an internal battery with up to 16 hours of operating time and also supplies connected accessory modules with power. This means that remote control of lighting towers at the Hamburg Port Anniversary remains reliably functional even in the event of a power failure or disruptions to public communication networks.
Can the system for remotely controlling lighting towers at the Hamburg Port Anniversary be installed at short notice?+
Yes, NIKOS was specifically developed for flexible outdoor applications without permanent infrastructure. The modules can be mounted by one or two people within just a few minutes on a range of structures, such as lanterns, stages, stalls or trees, and configured individually. A standard Schuko power connection is sufficient for continuous operation. NIKOS operates via its own autonomous radio network and does not use an existing digital radio network.
How does NIKOS support compliance with quiet hours at the Hamburg Port Anniversary?+
The quiet-hours function in NIKOS [dispatcher]² switches off all connected public address systems centrally at the touch of a button. This facilitates official approval and helps prevent complaints from local residents.
Where can you rent a system for remotely controlling lighting towers at the Hamburg Port Anniversary?+
NIKOS is available for daily rental through certified partners, including consultation, instruction and technical support. Enquiries are handled via the rental page. Find a partner and request a rental

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