Description
When someone needs help fast, the last thing you want is an emergency phone that fails because of rain, cold, or background noise. The Viking E-1600-20A-EWP is a rugged, handsfree 2-button emergency phone built to perform in the harshest outdoor and indoor conditions — rain, snow, freezing temps, and all.
Press the large red "Help" button and it automatically dials up to 5 emergency numbers while announcing your exact location through 16 seconds of non-volatile voice memory — so responders know where to go without asking. The second "Info" button connects callers to non-emergency assistance with up to 3 programmable numbers. It's phone-line powered with no batteries or external power supply required, fully ADA compliant with Grade 2 Braille and a "Call Connected" LED, and sealed to IP66 standards with potted circuitry, gaskets, and marine-grade 316 stainless steel construction that shrugs off corrosion and moisture.
This phone fits anywhere reliable emergency access matters — parking garages, transit platforms, college campuses, outdoor walkways, elevator lobbies, and public safety corridors. Automatic Noise Canceling keeps calls clear even near busy roads or loud equipment, and advanced call handling cycles through backup numbers automatically so a busy signal never leaves someone without help.
Our Expert Take: The E-1600-20A-EWP is the right call for any installation that sees rain, condensation, or wide temperature swings. The IP66-rated EWP build is meaningfully tougher than a standard indoor emergency phone — the potted circuitry and gel-filled butt connectors are details that matter in real-world outdoor installs. If your location is strictly climate-controlled, the standard E-1600-20A will save you a little money. If you only need a single emergency button rather than two, the E-1600-02A-EWP is worth considering. But for two-button versatility in a weatherproof package, this model covers the most ground.
Key Features
- 2 large buttons — bright red "Help" button dials up to 5 emergency numbers; "Info" button dials up to 3 non-emergency numbers
- Automatic location announcement — 16 seconds of non-volatile voice memory tells responders exactly where the call is coming from
- ADA compliant — includes Grade 2 Braille, auto-lights "Call Connected" LED, and sends location ID code
- Enhanced Weather Protection (EWP) — IP66 rated with gaskets, sealed connections, and potted circuitry for outdoor use
- Automatic Noise Canceling (ANC) — clear audio even in noisy parking ramps or near busy roads
- Phone line powered — no batteries or external power supply needed (requires 24VDC / 20mA minimum talk battery)
- Advanced call handling — cycles through backup numbers, hangs up on busy, silence, or CPC signal
- Central station compatible — dials up to 2 monitoring numbers and sends DTMF codes
- Marine-grade 316 stainless steel front panel — 14 gauge brushed finish with Torx security screws included
- Extended temperature range — operates from -15°F to 130°F
Technical Specifications
- Power: Telephone line powered (24VDC / 20mA minimum)
- Dimensions: 5.0″ W x 5.0″ H x 2.25″ D (127mm x 127mm x 57mm)
- Rough-in Box Dimensions: 4.0″ x 4.0″ x 2.14″ (102mm x 102mm x 54mm)
- Operating Temperature: -15°F to 130°F (-26°C to 54°C)
- Humidity: Up to 100%
- Front Panel: 14-gauge marine-grade 316 brushed stainless steel
- Connections: 2 gel-filled butt connectors
- Shipping Weight: 2.12 lbs (1.0 kg)
- Certifications: ADA, FCC Part 68, FCC Part 15, IP66 (EWP), ASME A17.1 compatible with LV-1K panel