Description
When someone needs help in an elevator or accessible public space, the Viking E-1600-55A emergency phone kit delivers fast, reliable handsfree communication that meets ADA requirements right out of the box.
This phone line powered unit requires no batteries and no external power supply — it draws everything it needs from the connected phone line. When someone presses the call button, it automatically dials up to five programmed emergency numbers, cycles through backup numbers on busy or no-answer, and announces the caller's location via a built-in 16-second non-volatile digital voice announcer or DTMF location code. The unit also supports Central Station Monitoring by dialing two dedicated monitoring numbers, making it a strong fit for managed building environments.
From elevators and parking garages to accessible ramps and public corridors, the E-1600-55A is designed for facilities that need dependable emergency communication without complicated installation or ongoing maintenance. The marine grade 316 stainless steel construction resists corrosion, and remote programmability from any touch-tone phone keeps administration simple.
Our Expert Take: The E-1600-55A covers all the essentials for ADA-compliant elevator emergency phones in one straightforward kit. If your installation is in a location exposed to rain, condensation, or outdoor conditions, consider the EWP variant with IP66-rated enhanced weather protection. For high-visibility applications or tower-style mounting, Viking also offers the E-1600A-BLT-EWP in a 42-inch tall tower configuration. The optional BLK-3-EWP strobe light kit is worth adding anywhere visual alerting is a priority.
Key Features
- Meets ADA requirements for emergency phones including Grade 2 Braille label for the visually impaired
- Automatic "Call Connected" LED illumination for the hearing impaired
- Non-volatile 16-second digital voice announcer transmits unique location ID or voice announcement
- Handsfree operation — no handset to pick up or hold
- Phone line powered with non-volatile memory — no batteries required
- Dials up to 5 programmable emergency numbers and cycles through backups on busy or no-answer
- Central Station Monitoring capability — dials up to 2 dedicated monitoring numbers
- 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
- Marine grade 316 stainless steel construction resists corrosion
- Extended operating temperature range: -15°F to 130°F
Technical Specifications
- Power: Telephone line powered — no batteries required
- Emergency Numbers: Up to 5 programmable emergency numbers plus 2 Central Station Monitoring numbers
- Voice Announcer: Non-volatile digital, 16 seconds of voice memory
- Operating Temperature: -15°F to 130°F
- Material: Marine grade 316 stainless steel
- Certifications: ADA compliant
- Optional Accessories: BLK-3-EWP strobe light kit, PB-100 Polling System, EWP weather protection upgrade