NIKOS – CHIO Aachen – Pferdesport

Safety Communication for CHIO Aachen

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

Communicate safely despite network outages

At CHIO Aachen, safety communication is a particular challenge due to crowds, high noise levels and international visitors. Warnings and instructions must remain clearly understandable to visitors, staff and emergency responders despite high ambient noise. When visitor density is high, mobile networks may become overloaded, so safety communication must function reliably even in the event of a power failure or disruptions to public communication networks.

Solution

One unified solution for everyday use and emergencies

Instead of multiple separate solutions: NIKOS unites visitor information, system monitoring, visitor guidance and control in a single network-independent platform. NIKOS [audio]² transmits safety announcements even in the event of a power failure or disruptions to public communication networks. This reduces the effort required at CHIO Aachen for separate loudspeaker systems, dedicated control units and specialist personnel to install and manage different subsystems.

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 safety communication at CHIO Aachen remain operational in the event of network and power failures?+
Yes, NIKOS operates via its own autonomous radio network and is completely independent of public communication networks and their availability. This makes the system highly resistant to external influences. Since NIKOS does not rely on cables but communicates via radio, the connection is automatically re-established after an interruption. NIKOS therefore responds much more resiliently to disruptions in normal operation than many other systems, demonstrating the crisis resilience of this communication system. NIKOS [audio]² has an internal battery providing up to 16 hours of operation and also powers connected accessory modules. Even if the mobile network is overloaded, the internet provider has been hacked or someone has pulled the wrong plug, NIKOS continues to operate. This ensures that safety communication for CHIO Aachen remains reliably functional even in the event of a power outage or disruptions to public communication networks.
Can NIKOS be installed flexibly for short-term use at CHIO Aachen?+
Yes, NIKOS was specifically developed for flexible outdoor use without permanent infrastructure. The modules can be mounted on various structures such as lampposts, stages, stalls or trees by one or two people within just a few minutes and configured individually. A standard Schuko power outlet is sufficient for continuous operation. If required, NIKOS can also use an existing digital radio network.
How can safety announcements at CHIO Aachen be sent specifically to individual areas?+
NIKOS [dispatcher]² controls the announcement units for individual announcement locations, specific areas or the entire site. This allows those responsible for safety to transmit announcements to the affected areas as required.
Where can safety communication systems for CHIO Aachen be rented?+
NIKOS is rented by the day through certified partners, including consultation, instruction and technical support; enquiries are handled via the rental page. The system is configured to meet the specific safety communication requirements of CHIO Aachen. Find a partner and request a rental

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