For large facilities seeking reliable intercom systems, look no further than AIPHONE's IP intercom systems - the IX Series and IXG Series - renowned for their IP technology. These intercom systems are equipped to tackle the unique challenges specific to large-scale facilities, providing a comprehensive range of solutions.
In recent years, the rise of the e-commerce industry has brought significant attention to the logistics sector, and in particular to the emerging trend of 'multi-tenant logistics facilities.' These are expansive warehouses where multiple tenants share a single building. Primarily located in urban hubs, the construction of these facilities has surged. With sprawling sites often exceeding 30,000 square meters and buildings spanning multiple floors, these large-scale warehouses are becoming prominent features of the modern logistics landscape.
Due to these benefits, the number of multi-tenant logistics facilities has increased in recent years. These facilities require equipment to support various needs, such as entrance management, internal communication, and emergency call functions. AIPHONE's IP intercom systems, the IX Series and IXG Series, are designed to meet the needs of all multi-tenant facilities.
While multi-tenant logistics facilities have garnered significant attention in the logistics industry for their convenience and efficiency, they also present various challenges. The following is a list of challenges often faced by such facilities:
Numerous personnel are typically engaged in tasks ranging from packaging to shipping. Identifying the cause of errors or discrepancies in product distribution and management can be difficult due to the involvement of so many individuals. Therefore, thorough access control is crucial for managing personnel effectively in logistics warehouses. In facilities where numerous workers come and go, implementing access control measures like passwords, PIN codes, IC cards, and fingerprint authentication can smoothly and accurately control access while minimizing disruption to operations.
Multi-tenant logistics facilities incorporate various devices and systems, including paging systems, camera systems, and intercoms. Ensuring compatibility and coordination between these systems is critical. The AIPHONE IX Series facilitates seamless integration based on IP standards, enabling unified implementation of security measures across different devices and systems with ease.
In logistics facilities where multiple tenants occupy the premises, an intercom system is installed at the shared entrance and equipped with an auto-lock function for entry and exit management. With AIPHONE's IP intercom system, visitors can easily select the desired tenant from the touch screen of the Video Entrance Station installed at the shared entrance. After confirming the visitor's image at the Tenant Station located in each tenant's office space, the auto-lock at the shared entrance can be remotely unlocked, ensuring smooth and secure access control.
There are times when staff must leave the office unattended to conduct tasks like receiving guests or handling deliveries, and they can't respond to intercom calls.
However, with an IP intercom linked to a smartphone, staff members can take intercom calls from anywhere in a large facility. They can even remotely operate electronic locks while holding these calls.
When warehouse and office staff need to communicate, they can utilize IP intercom terminals equipped with cameras and monitors for video calls. This integration of intercoms with cameras and monitors not only enhances security but also improves communication, thereby boosting operational efficiency.
With an IP intercom system, you can output video from camera-equipped door stations to a central video surveillance and recording system.This allows you to manage the video feed from both surveillance cameras and intercom cameras.
Unlike IP cameras installed at high locations, camera-equipped door stations allow for direct facial recognition of visitors, enhancing security measures.Additionally, video door stations can be used for continuous recording to Network Video Recorder regardless of whether there is a call or not, turning them into surveillance cameras.
When the office is left unattended at night, the intercom's Transfer Function becomes an essential tool.
Automatically transfer calls from visitors to another designated location such as a break room or security room, enabling flexible visitor management. Of course, you retain the ability to check visitor footage and unlock the entrance from any location.
You can page messages from the main intercom unit in the office to multiple intercom substations installed throughout the warehouse.
This feature serves as a convenient internal paging system for staff announcements, calls, and operational messages.
In Japan, emergency call buttons are installed in restroom stalls for emergency situations. Traditionally, receiving emergency calls from restrooms required specific equipment.
The IP intercom system from AIPHONE allows you to take emergency calls from restrooms, eliminating the need for a separate emergency call system and enabling centralized communication management.
In this overview, we introduced the evolving challenges faced by multi-tenant logistics facilities and presented the tailored solutions of AIPHONE's IX Series and IXG Series intercom systems.
With facilities accommodating multiple tenants in expansive spaces, the imperative lies in achieving robust security measures while optimizing management costs through integrated security controls, access management, and seamless coordination with surveillance systems.
While the features discussed here represent only a fraction of the capabilities of the IX / IXG Series, AIPHONE's solutions offer integration with various equipment, simplified communication through camera-equipped door stations, and a tailored approach for large logistics hubs, warehouses, and factories.
At AIPHONE, we are ready to propose effective solutions to address a spectrum of challenges faced by our clients, whether managing multi-tenant logistics facilities or tackling security concerns in diverse settings. We welcome inquiries from those encountering hurdles in facility management and security across various sectors.
