NIKOS – Jahrmarkt

Visitor safety at Cannstatter Wasen in Stuttgart

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 noise and crowds

At Cannstatter Wasen in Stuttgart, large numbers of visitors crowd together between rides and fairground attractions. The constant noise makes it difficult to communicate warnings and instructions clearly in a hazardous situation. Due to the high density of visitors, mobile networks quickly become overloaded. Mobile communications are not sufficient in an emergency.

Solution

One unified solution for everyday use and emergencies

NIKOS combines announcements, alerting, visitor information and control in a single, network-independent platform. For events such as Cannstatter Wasen in Stuttgart, NIKOS combines announcements, alerting, information messages, remote control and status monitoring in one platform. The system ensures that information can be transmitted during power failures and disruptions to public communication networks. NIKOS reduces material, installation and operating costs and enables centralized operation through a clear system architecture.

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 savings?+
NIKOS combines announcements, alerting, system control and status monitoring in one communication platform. 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. Central announcements, remote control and status monitoring replace decentralized security, reporting and operating posts. Staff can be reduced or deployed at safety-critical points. The savings in personnel and technology offset rental and installation costs. At temporary events, NIKOS reduces the costs of planning, installing and operating safety technology.
Is NIKOS crisis-proof?+
Yes. NIKOS operates via its own autonomous radio network and independently of public communication networks. The system remains operational when public networks are disrupted. Because NIKOS communicates wirelessly and does not require cable routes, it automatically re-establishes connections after an interruption. NIKOS [audio]² has an internal battery with a runtime of up to 16 hours and supplies power to connected accessory modules. NIKOS continues to operate when the mobile network is overloaded, the internet provider is unavailable or the power supply is interrupted. This ensures that visitor safety at Cannstatter Wasen remains operational.
How can announcements be heard over loud music?+
NIKOS [audio]² interrupts the fairground operators' sound systems for the duration of an announcement. This reduces the background noise level and improves the intelligibility of announcements. Existing sound systems can be used for announcements.
Visitor safety at Cannstatter Wasen in Stuttgart: 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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