WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM

PepsiCo, a global leader in food and beverage manufacturing, marketing, and distribution, sought a reliable wireless emergency alert system to enhance safety and internal communication across its three-building research and development campus in Valhalla, NY. The goal was to implement a scalable emergency mass notification solution capable of supporting safety protocols and emergency response procedures for employees and executive staff. The system needed to ensure facility-wide coverage and real-time responsiveness in the event of Lockdown, Evacuation, Severe Weather, or Fire alerts. Key requirements for the solution included the following core capabilities:

Visiplex’s wireless emergency alert system was deployed across PepsiCo’s three-building research and development campus using a centralized wireless paging base station and strategically placed, color-coded emergency pull stations at the security desk. Each pull station was pre-programmed to instantly activate a specific, customized pre-recorded emergency voice message over the facility’s PA system, along with color-matched beacon lights to indicate distinct alerts such as Lockdown, Evacuation, Severe Weather, and Fire.

The system included a robust network of wireless audio-visual PA speakers, in-ceiling speakers for office environments, and high-powered outdoor horn speakers, providing clear and reliable voice coverage throughout all critical zones—including break areas, smoking zones, muster points, and parking lots.

To enhance visibility and meet ADA compliance, multi-color beacon lights were installed across the campus, ensuring that all alerts were clearly visible and easily understood, even in noisy or high-traffic environments.

Each component of the Visiplex system was equipped with built-in battery backup, ensuring uninterrupted emergency communication during power outages or grid instability.

In addition to emergency functionality, the system supports daily routine paging and facility-wide announcements, improving internal communication and operational coordination.

Thanks to its modular wireless architecture, the Visiplex emergency alert system was installed by PepsiCo’s in-house technical staff without the need for complex wiring or infrastructure modifications. Final system testing, commissioning, and on-site staff training were conducted by Visiplex technicians to ensure reliable, seamless performance across the entire campus.

Optimized Wireless Emergency Alert System Performance – The wireless emergency alert system was successfully implemented across the PepsiCo R&D campus, significantly improving site-wide safety, operational efficiency, and communication. The solution enhanced emergency readiness while delivering the following key capabilities: