Description
Need a tough, reliable emergency phone that works outdoors in rain, snow, or extreme temperatures? The Viking E-1600-BLPA-EWP is a compact blue police-style phone built for quick handsfree calls in public spaces. It connects to any standard analog phone line, meets ADA requirements, and includes Enhanced Weather Protection (EWP) so it stands up to the elements. Just press the button and get help – it even announces your exact location to responders.
Expert Take: Highly recommended for any location that needs ADA-compliant, weather-resistant emergency access. Pair it with Viking’s LV-1K panel for elevator code compliance or a PB-1 panic button kit for silent alarms.
Key Features
- Handsfree operation – No handset to pick up; just press the big button and talk
- ADA compliant – Lights “Call Connected” LED, sends location ID or voice message, includes Grade 2 Braille label
- Automatic Noise Canceling (ANC) – Clear audio even in loud environments
- Enhanced Weather Protection (EWP) – IP66-rated sealing for rain, snow, and 100% humidity; ideal for outdoor use
- Phone line powered – No batteries or external power required (needs 24VDC / 20mA minimum from the line)
- Dials up to 5 emergency numbers plus 2 central station numbers; automatically tries backup numbers if the first is busy
- 16-second digital voice announcer – Plays a custom location message and can send DTMF codes
- Advanced call progress detection – Hangs up cleanly on busy, silence, or dial tone
- Remotely programmable from any touch-tone phone; all settings stored in non-volatile memory
- Auto-answer capability for incoming calls
- Bright blue powder-coated 304 stainless steel housing with fine texture finish
- Compatible with standard analog lines and most central station monitoring equipment
Technical Specifications
- Power: Telephone line powered (24VDC / 20mA minimum)
- Dimensions: 5.75″ H x 3.08″ W x 1.05″ D (146 mm x 78 mm x 27 mm)
- Operating Temperature: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
- Humidity: Up to 100% (EWP model)
- Material: 0.060″ thick (16 gauge) 304 stainless steel with blue fine texture powder paint
- Mounting: Surface mount to walls, posts, single-gang boxes, or recess mount in elevator phone boxes
- Connections: Two gel-filled butt connectors (included)
- Shipping Weight: 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg)
- Compliance: ADA, FCC Part 68, FCC Part 15, IP66 (EWP), meets ASME A17.1 with optional LV-1K panel