WAREHOUSE PAGING SYSTEM

A CASE STUDY

Paging System for Tesla Parts Warehouses and Distribution Centers

Warehouse Paging System

THE CHALLENGE

Tesla, Inc., a leading auto manufacturing company, required a comprehensive warehouse paging system to support voice paging, scheduled break bell alerts, and emergency mass notifications across three large parts warehouses and distribution centers totaling over 1.4 million square feet.
The objective was to implement a wireless communication solution capable of handling daily public announcements, shift and break change alerts, and instant mass notifications during emergency events. Each warehouse paging system needed to deliver the following core capabilities:

  • Reliable live and pre-recorded, multi-lingual voice paging to all zones
  • Instant emergency alert broadcasts for staff safety
  • Scheduled break bell and shift change notifications across multiple areas
  • Wireless indoor and outdoor PA speakers for full coverage
  • Full power backup to all system components due to unstable power grid.
  • Scalable, modular architecture for future expansion without re-wiring
  • Integration with LED message boards and visual alert devices for enhanced visibility

THE SOLUTION

Warehouse Paging System

Visiplex’s warehouse paging system was implemented using multiple wireless paging base stations strategically located at security desks and manager stations. The system included both indoor and outdoor wireless PA speakers, installed throughout the facility and in critical areas such as smoking and break zones, muster points, and parking lots. To enhance visibility and ensure ADA compliance, wireless LED message boards and multi-color beacon lights were also installed across the facility for visual alerts.

During daily operations, the PA speakers broadcast scheduled break bell and shift change alerts, while the LED message boards display synchronized time and important facility messages with high visibility.

Thanks to its modular, wireless design, the Visiplex warehouse paging system was fully installed using in-house maintenance staff, resulting in substantial cost savings. Final system testing, commissioning, and on-site staff training were completed by Visiplex technicians to ensure reliable, seamless operation.

THE RESULTS

Optimized Warehouse Paging System Performance – The wireless warehouse paging system was successfully implemented across all three Tesla facilities, significantly improving site-wide safety, operational efficiency, and communication. The solution enhanced daily workflows and emergency readiness while delivering the following key capabilities:

  • Enhanced visual alerts using LED message boards and beacon lights, ensuring ADA and hearing-impaired compliance
  • Customizable, multi-lingual (English & Spanish) pre-recorded voice messages for diverse workforce communication
  • User-programmable break bell and shift change alerts for streamlined scheduling
  • Full backup power support for all system components, ensuring uninterrupted operation during power outages
  • Modular, expandable system design allowing quick addition or relocation of components without new wiring

The fully wireless design allowed Tesla to deploy the warehouse paging system with minimal disruption, using internal resources for installation and reducing overall implementation costs.

Regulatory Compliance References

California Senate Bill No. 553 (SB 553) – workplace violence prevention law.

OSHA 1910.165 – Employee alarm systems.

ADA Title II & III – Communication accessibility in public and commercial spaces.

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