NIKOS – Gedenkveranstaltung

Visitor Safety for European Capital of Culture 2028 in Bourges

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

Guide visitors safely and clearly

During European Capital of Culture 2028 in Bourges, visitor safety presents a particular challenge due to crowds, ambient noise and international visitors. In the event of danger, instructions must be understood immediately by everyone to prevent uncontrolled movements. Linguistic diversity and the high density of visitors make the rapid transmission of reliable information even more difficult.

Solution

One unified solution for everyday use and emergencies

One platform for everything: NIKOS unites visitor information, alerting, crowd management and control in a single, network-independent system. For crowd management, NIKOS [dispatcher]² controls the broadcasting modules for individual broadcast points, targeted zones or the entire site. This allows instructions to be adapted precisely to each situation. It reduces the need for separate control equipment and additional personnel to install and operate different systems.

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 the regional NIKOS partner advise customers on NIKOS’s many functions and support the cost-effective implementation of requirements.
Does visitor safety remain ensured in Bourges in the event of a power failure or mobile network overload?+
Yes. NIKOS operates via its own autonomous radio network, independently of public communication networks. NIKOS [audio]² has an internal battery providing up to 16 hours of operating time and also powers the connected accessory modules. After an interruption, the radio link is automatically re-established.
Can NIKOS be installed quickly for European Capital of Culture 2028 in Bourges?+
Yes. NIKOS was specifically developed for flexible outdoor use without fixed infrastructure. One or two people can install the modules on suitable structures at the site within a few minutes and configure them individually. A standard Schuko power socket is sufficient for continuous operation.
How can emergency lighting improve visitor safety in Bourges?+
NIKOS [LED]² provides emergency lighting and thereby improves safety throughout the site. This function complements the communication measures and adds extra lighting to the temporary safety setup.
Where can a visitor safety system for European Capital of Culture 2028 in Bourges be rented?+
NIKOS is available for daily rental from certified partners, including consultation, user training and technical support. Requests are submitted via the rental page. The regional NIKOS partner supports event-specific planning. Find a partner and request a rental

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