NIKOS – Parkfest

Visitor guidance for IGA Ruhrgebiet 2027

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

Expansive areas require clear orientation

At IGA Ruhrgebiet 2027 at the Essen site, visitor flows will be distributed across extensive green spaces, different event areas and longer routes between entrances, stages, catering facilities and service points. Older visitors and those with limited mobility in particular need clear information about routes, waiting areas and changes in location. Long cable runs are uneconomical across areas of this size, while cable ramps impair accessibility. Visitor guidance must nevertheless continue to function reliably in the event of a power failure or disruptions to public communication networks.

Solution

One unified solution for everyday use and emergencies

NIKOS brings together announcements, alerting, visitor guidance and device control in a single network-independent platform. NIKOS [audio]² receives voice transmissions wirelessly on site and outputs them as an analogue audio signal; NIKOS [horn]² supplements the acoustic output at locations without an existing public address system. The quick-to-deploy, wireless units reduce long cable runs, cable ramps and the effort required for separate public address and control technology. This reduces material, installation and support costs, while ensuring that announcements can be heard across the entire site.

FAQ

Information for planners and organisers

Does NIKOS adhere to the applicable standards for announcements?+
Yes. The basis is DIN EN 50849 for electroacoustic emergency warning systems, whose requirements NIKOS fully meets. Developed specifically for safety-relevant announcement and alerting applications, NIKOS is technically designed for everyday use as well as for emergency situations. For ELA systems, DIN EN 50849 forms the relevant framework. Because NIKOS — unlike mobile network-based systems — does not depend on an external network, immediate usability is guaranteed at all times, meaning the standard is fully met. Other safety-related standards such as DIN EN 54, DIN VDE 0833-4 and DIN 14675 (voice alarm systems) concern a different field of use and functional scope and are not relevant for the approval of NIKOS. Since its market launch in 2017, NIKOS has been the leading public address system for temporary and mobile applications, used successfully at some of the largest open-air events in Europe. 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.
Where does NIKOS deliver cost benefits for visitor guidance?+
Depending on the application, NIKOS can implement different functions via a unified communication platform. These savings can quickly offset the rental and installation costs of NIKOS. You can find some specific examples of potential savings here. NIKOS mainly reduces the effort required for separate loudspeaker, control and communication solutions. Material requirements and cabling work are reduced, and information and emergency announcements can be made from a single location. Staff travel, operating stations and security posts can be reduced because recurring tasks are controlled centrally and monitored or carried out by NIKOS.
How can specific visitor areas at IGA be addressed selectively?+
NIKOS [dispatcher]² controls the announcement units as required for individual announcement locations, specific areas or the entire site. This ensures that visitors in entrance areas, at bottlenecks, on stages or at service points receive the information they need at each location. Areas where visitors are to be guided or informed can therefore be addressed selectively and simultaneously.
Can NIKOS be deployed at short notice and used flexibly?+
Yes. NIKOS was specifically developed for flexible outdoor deployments without permanent infrastructure. The modules can be mounted and individually configured by one or two people within just a few minutes on various structures such as lampposts, stages, stands or trees. A standard Schuko power outlet is sufficient for continuous operation.
Visitor guidance for IGA Ruhrgebiet 2027: 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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