NIKOS – Weihnachtsmarkt

Security Communication for the Christmas Market in Dresden

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 market noise

At the Christmas Market in Dresden, security communication is particularly challenging due to dense crowds, loud market noise and visitors with different language backgrounds. In an emergency, warnings and instructions must reach everyone clearly despite the high noise level. At the same time, the high number of visitors makes reliable use of public communication networks more difficult. Security-related information must therefore remain understandable even when the mobile network is overloaded.

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 centrally controls announcements to individual announcement locations, selected areas or the entire site. Announcements can be triggered selectively, and operating tasks can be handled from a single location. This reduces the need for distributed reporting and operating stations as well as the effort required for separate control technology.

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 NIKOS’s wide range of functions and support you in implementing the requirements cost-effectively.
Does security communication at the Christmas Market in Dresden remain operational in the event of a network or power failure?+
Yes. NIKOS operates via its own autonomous radio network and independently of public communication networks. Because NIKOS communicates by 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 powers connected accessory modules. This means that security communication for the Christmas Market remains reliably operational even in the event of a power failure or disruptions to public communication networks.
Can NIKOS be installed at short notice for the Christmas Market in Dresden?+
Yes. NIKOS was developed specifically for flexible outdoor deployments without fixed infrastructure. The modules can be mounted by one or two people within just a few minutes on various structures such as streetlights, stages, stalls or trees, and configured individually. A standard Schuko power connection is sufficient for continuous operation.
How can security announcements be understood at the Christmas Market in Dresden when loud music is playing?+
When loud music is playing, NIKOS [LED]² signals the bandleader or DJ with a flashing light to stop the music immediately. In response to the light signal, the music is interrupted so that announcements can be clearly understood. This ensures that important messages reliably reach the audience even in a high-noise environment.
Where can security communication for the Christmas Market in Dresden be rented?+
NIKOS is rented by the day through certified partners, including consultation, instruction and technical support. Requests are handled via the rental page. Find a partner and request a rental

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