Description
When an emergency strikes, the last thing anyone should worry about is whether the phone will work — the Viking E-1600-40A is built to answer that call every time, hands-free and without batteries.
This ADA compliant red emergency phone connects to any standard analog phone line or station port and draws all the power it needs directly from the line itself. When someone presses the button, it automatically dials up to five programmed emergency numbers, cycles through backups on busy or no-answer, and announces the caller's location via a built-in 16-second digital voice announcer or DTMF location code. Automatic Noise Canceling keeps the conversation clear even in loud mechanical rooms, busy parking garages, or elevator shafts. Non-volatile memory means your programming survives power interruptions without missing a beat.
Designed for elevators, stairwells, parking structures, and public buildings, the E-1600-40A checks every box for facilities managers who need reliable, code-compliant emergency communication without complex infrastructure. It also supports Central Station Monitoring by dialing two dedicated monitoring numbers, and it can be fully programmed remotely from any touch-tone phone.
Our Expert Take: The E-1600-40A hits the sweet spot for elevator and general-purpose emergency phone installations. The built-in advanced call progress detection — covering CPC, silence, busy signal, dial tone, time-out, and touch-tone command — means it hangs up cleanly under virtually any condition, keeping the line available for the next call. If your installation is exposed to outdoor elements like rain or condensation, step up to the E-1600A-EWP, which adds enhanced weather protection rated to IP66. But for indoor and sheltered environments, the E-1600-40A is a proven, low-maintenance choice that satisfies ASME A17.1 elevator code compliance when paired with a Viking LV-1K Line Verification Panel.
Key Features
- ADA compliant — includes automatic "Call Connected" LED, Grade 2 Braille label, and location identification via voice or DTMF code
- Automatic Noise Canceling (ANC) for clear audio in noisy environments
- Handsfree operation — no handset to lift or hold
- Phone line powered with non-volatile memory — no batteries required
- Dials up to 5 programmable emergency numbers and 2 Central Station Monitoring numbers
- Cycles through backup numbers on busy or ring-no-answer
- Non-volatile 16-second digital voice announcer for location identification
- Advanced call progress detection — hangs up on CPC, silence, busy signal, dial tone, time-out, or touch-tone command
- Programmable to auto-answer incoming calls
- Remotely programmable from any touch-tone phone
- Meets ASME A17.1 elevator code when used with a Viking LV-1K Line Verification Panel
- Extended temperature range: -15°F to 130°F (-26°C to 54°C)
Technical Specifications
- Power: Telephone line powered — no batteries required
- Voice Memory: 16 seconds, non-volatile digital
- Emergency Numbers: Up to 5 programmable + 2 Central Station Monitoring numbers
- Operating Temperature: -15°F to 130°F (-26°C to 54°C)
- ADA Compliance: Call Connected LED, Grade 2 Braille label, location ID announcement
- Code Compliance: ASME A17.1 (when used with Viking LV-1K Line Verification Panel)
- Color: Red with textured powder paint finish