Description
When every second counts, you need an emergency phone that just works—loud and clear, even in noisy or high-traffic spots. The Viking E-1600-SSA is a compact, stainless steel ADA-compliant emergency phone designed for fast, handsfree communication over any standard analog phone line or PBX station port.
It automatically lights up a bright “Call Connected” LED, speaks your custom location message, and dials up to 5 emergency numbers with smart backup dialing. No batteries, no external power—just plug it into a phone line and you’re protected. Built tough with marine-grade 316 stainless steel, it’s perfect for elevators, parking ramps, pools, lobbies, campuses, and areas of refuge.
Programming is simple: do it once from any touch-tone phone and the settings stay forever in non-volatile memory. The built-in 16-second voice announcer lets you record a clear location ID (“Emergency call from the 3rd floor elevator lobby”), and it also sends a DTMF code for central station monitoring.
Setup tip from our team: When mounting in an elevator, pair it with the Viking LV-1K Line Verification Panel to meet the latest ASME A17.1 code. For silent hold-up alarms, combine it with the PB-1 Panic Button Kit. These small additions turn a solid emergency phone into a complete safety solution.
Expert Take: If you want a no-fuss, reliable analog emergency phone that meets ADA and works for years with zero maintenance, the E-1600-SSA is one of the best compact options on the market today.
Key Features
- Handsfree operation with crystal-clear audio thanks to Automatic Noise Canceling (ANC)
- ADA compliant – “Call Connected” LED lights automatically, Grade 2 Braille label, and sends location ID (voice or DTMF)
- Dials up to 5 programmable emergency numbers plus 2 central station numbers
- Smart backup dialing – cycles through numbers if the first is busy or no answer
- Phone line powered – no batteries or external power supply needed (24VDC / 20mA minimum)
- Non-volatile memory stores all settings permanently
- 16-second digital voice announcer for custom location messages
- Advanced call progress detection – hangs up automatically on busy, silence, CPC, or timeout
- Can auto-answer incoming calls for two-way monitoring
- Remotely programmable from any touch-tone phone
- Tough marine-grade 316 stainless steel with brushed finish
- Wide temperature range: -15°F to 130°F
Technical Specifications
- Power: Telephone line powered (24VDC / 20mA minimum)
- Dimensions: 5.75″ x 3.08″ x 1.05″ (146 mm x 78 mm x 27 mm)
- Operating Temperature: -15°F to 130°F (-26°C to 54°C)
- Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
- Shipping Weight: 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg)
- Material: 0.060″ thick (16 gauge) marine grade 316 stainless steel with #4 brushed finish
- Mounting: Surface mount to walls, posts, single gang boxes, or recess mount in elevator phone boxes
- Connections: 2 gel-filled butt connectors (included)
- Certifications: FCC Part 68, FCC Part 15, ADA Compliant