Description
When an emergency strikes outdoors or in a harsh environment, you need a phone that fires up instantly and stays reliable no matter the weather. The Viking E-1600-40A-EWP delivers fast, clear handsfree communication on any standard analog phone line — no batteries, no external power, no excuses.
Built with Enhanced Weather Protection featuring foam gaskets, sealed connections, gel-filled butt connectors, and potted circuit boards, this unit is designed to meet IP66-level protection so rain, snow, and condensation are never a concern. The bold red powder coat finish and automatic "Call Connected" LED make it easy to spot and use under stress, while Automatic Noise Canceling cuts through background noise in busy parking lots, pool areas, or loading docks. It dials up to five programmable emergency numbers plus two central station numbers, cycling through backups automatically on busy or no-answer — so help always gets reached.
From elevators and campus pathways to aquatic facilities and parking garages, the E-1600-40A-EWP is a straightforward fit wherever ADA-compliant emergency communication is required. Surface mount it to a wall, post, or junction box, or recess it into an elevator phone box — installation is flexible and fast.
Our Expert Take: The E-1600-40A-EWP is essentially the weatherproofed, extended-temperature sibling of the standard E-1600A-EWP, and the difference matters in real-world outdoor installs. The potted circuit boards and gel-filled butt connectors go well beyond a basic gasket seal, making this unit genuinely trustworthy in environments where moisture intrusion would kill a lesser phone. If you're outfitting an outdoor campus emergency call station or a poolside safety phone where temperature swings and humidity are daily realities, this is the model to spec. The non-volatile memory is a quiet but important detail — your programming survives any power interruption without needing a technician to reprogram on-site.
Key Features
- Enhanced Weather Protection (EWP) designed to meet IP66 standards — foam gaskets, sealed connections, gel-filled butt connectors, and potted circuit boards
- Handsfree operation with Automatic Noise Canceling (ANC) for clear audio in noisy environments
- ADA compliant — automatic "Call Connected" LED, Grade 2 Braille label, and location identification
- Dials up to 5 programmable emergency numbers plus 2 central station numbers; cycles through backups on busy or no-answer
- Phone line powered (24VDC / 20mA minimum) — no batteries or external power required
- Non-volatile memory retains all settings permanently through power interruptions
- 16-second digital voice announcer for location identification
- Advanced call progress detection — hangs up automatically on busy signal, silence, dial tone, or timeout
- Auto-answers incoming calls for remote monitoring
- Extended operating temperature range: -15°F to 130°F
- Rugged 16-gauge steel construction with durable red powder coat finish
Technical Specifications
- Power: Telephone line powered (24VDC / 20mA minimum)
- Dimensions: 5.25″ H x 4.0″ W x 2.0″ D (133mm x 102mm x 51mm)
- Material: 16-gauge steel with textured red powder paint
- Operating Temperature: -15°F to 130°F (-26°C to 54°C)
- Humidity: Up to 100%
- Connections: Two gel-filled butt connectors
- Mounting: Surface mount to walls, posts, single-gang boxes, or 4x4 junction boxes; recess mount in elevator phone boxes
- Certifications: ADA, FCC Part 15, EWP (IP66 rated protection)
- Shipping Weight: 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg)