Fairground Weather Alert System

A CASE STUDY

Fairground Weather Alert System
For the Erie County Fair

Fairground Weather Alert System

The Challenge: Keeping One Million Visitors Safe

The Erie County Fair—held in Hamburg, NY—is the fourth largest county fair in North America, attracting over a million visitors annually. Garry Steiger, the event’s program coordinator, approached Visiplex for a wireless weather alert and public address system that could:

  • Deliver clear voice communication to both indoor and outdoor areas
  • Provide complete fairground coverage
  • Be easily expandable to accommodate additional speakers
  • Allow remote operation via dial-in phone access
  • Be simple enough for on-site staff to install and maintain

The Solution: Visiplex Wireless Weather Alert System

Erie County Fair Weather Alert System

To meet the needs of large public venues, Visiplex developed a scalable, wireless fairground weather alert system centered around the VS4810 Wireless Paging Base Station, installed in the main control room. A high-power VS101-40 transmitter ensures full RF coverage across all fairground zones. For indoor coverage, the system includes 18 VNS2210 indoor speaker controllers, each powering one or two VNS2083 high-power wall speakers. Outdoor coverage is provided by 15 VNS2200 speaker controllers, each operating a VNS2088 high-power horn speaker for wide-area messaging. The system features automated severe weather alerts through integration with the VS3042 NOAA weather radio receiver, and also supports remote paging via the VS3003 dial-in module, enabling staff to broadcast daily event schedules, public service announcements such as lost children, and real-time overhead messages. The wireless design eliminates the need for trenching or extensive wiring—only AC power is required at each speaker controller location—making it a cost-efficient fairground weather alert solution.

The Results: Seamless Safety Communication

  • Automatic weather alerts are broadcast fairground-wide in real time.

  • Daily and security announcements can be made on-site or remotely.

  • The system is easy to install and maintain by fairground personnel.

  • The fully wireless infrastructure allows for simple expansion as needed.

Why Choose Visiplex?

  • With installations in over 20,000 commercial, educational and government facilities, Visiplex is a proven leader in wireless paging solutions

  • Made in the USA: All products are designed and manufactured domestically, ensuring quality and reliability.
  • Scalable Solutions: Our systems are adaptable, catering to facilities of all sizes and complexities.
  • Expert Support: We offer lifetime technical support to assist with installation, maintenance, and system expansion.

Contact our sales team to learn how Visiplex can improve your facility’s communication, safety, and emergency alert capabilities.

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