NIKOS – Parkfest

Voice alarm system for IGA Ruhrgebiet 2027 in Essen

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 across an expansive exhibition site

At IGA Ruhrgebiet 2027 in Essen, the voice alarm system must reach visitors across extensive outdoor areas. Different visitor flows, changing locations and ambient noise make it more difficult to communicate clear warnings and instructions quickly. In particular, during an evacuation, information must reach people in all event areas simultaneously and in an understandable form. Visitors who speak other languages and high visitor densities further increase the need for coordination.

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 enables the central triggering of voice alarms and information announcements for different areas of IGA Ruhrgebiet 2027. NIKOS [audio]² operates via its own radio network and, with its internal battery, remains operational for up to 16 hours even in the event of a power failure. The rental solution reduces the effort required to set up separate loudspeaker, control and communication components.

FAQ

Information for planners and organisers

Does NIKOS meet the applicable standards for announcements?+
Yes, NIKOS is standard-compliant: the system meets DIN EN 50849 for electroacoustic emergency warning systems. NIKOS was developed specifically for safety-relevant announcements and alerting — usable both in everyday operation and in an emergency. For ELA systems, DIN EN 50849 forms the decisive reference framework. Unlike mobile network-based systems, NIKOS fully meets these requirements because it operates independently of an external network and is therefore immediately ready for use at any time. Other safety-related standards such as DIN EN 54, DIN VDE 0833-4 and DIN 14675 (voice alarm systems) do not apply to NIKOS, since they concern a different field of use and functional scope. As a public address system for temporary and mobile deployments, NIKOS has already 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 the wide range of NIKOS functions and support you in implementing the requirements cost-effectively.
Does NIKOS remain operational if public communication networks are disrupted?+
Yes, NIKOS operates via its own autonomous radio network, independently of public communication networks and their availability. As NIKOS does not rely on cable connections but communicates via radio, the connection is automatically re-established after an interruption. NIKOS [audio]² has an internal battery with a runtime of up to 16 hours, which also supplies connected accessory modules. This ensures that the voice alarm system for IGA Ruhrgebiet 2027 remains reliably operational even in the event of a power failure or disruptions to public communication networks.
Can NIKOS be deployed at short notice and flexibly?+
Yes, NIKOS was specifically developed for flexible outdoor deployments without fixed infrastructure. The modules can be mounted by one or two people within just a few minutes on a variety of structures, such as lampposts, stages, stands or trees, and configured individually. A standard Schuko power connection is sufficient for continuous operation. NIKOS establishes its own digital radio network for communication and does not require an existing radio network.
Where does using NIKOS create cost benefits?+
NIKOS combines voice alarms, visitor information, staff alerts and system control on a single 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 also replace tasks that would otherwise be carried out by several security, reporting or operating posts distributed across the site. This allows personnel to be deployed in a targeted manner at safety-critical points. At temporary events, NIKOS reduces the effort required to plan, set up and operate safety technology.
Voice alarm system for IGA Ruhrgebiet 2027 in Essen: 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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