Description
When an emergency strikes, the last thing anyone should worry about is whether the phone will work — the Viking E-1600-55A-EWP is built to answer every time, no matter the conditions.
This compact kit delivers full ADA-compliant handsfree calling over any standard analog phone line or PBX station port with no batteries or external power supply required. Mount it discreetly behind your custom panel in an elevator, parking ramp, pool area, ATM, area of refuge, or outdoor public space — the Enhanced Weather Protection (EWP) design handles rain, condensation, and temperatures from -15°F to 130°F without missing a beat. Press the button and it automatically dials up to five emergency numbers plus two central station numbers, plays a custom location announcement, lights a "Call Connected" LED for the hearing impaired, and keeps cycling through backup numbers until someone answers.
Automatic Noise Canceling keeps the call crystal clear even in loud mechanical rooms or busy parking garages, and non-volatile memory means your programming and recorded messages survive power outages intact. Remote programming from any touch-tone phone makes updates easy without a site visit.
Our Expert Take: The E-1600-55A-EWP is the right pick when you need a fully concealed emergency phone solution behind a custom or architectural panel — the zinc-plated steel chassis and gel-filled butt connectors are purpose-built for that kind of clean, behind-the-scenes installation. The IP66-rated EWP design gives you genuine outdoor and condensation resistance without the bulk of a full enclosure phone. If your application requires a complete surface-mount enclosure in a visible location, look at the E-1600A-EWP instead, but for custom panel builds this kit is hard to beat.
Key Features
- ADA compliant – automatically lights the "Call Connected" LED and transmits a unique location ID or 16-second voice announcement
- Enhanced Weather Protection (EWP) rated to IP66 – ideal for outdoor or condensation-prone installations
- Automatic Noise Canceling (ANC) for crystal-clear audio in loud environments
- Dials up to 5 emergency numbers plus 2 central station numbers, cycling through backups on busy or no-answer
- Phone line powered (24VDC / 20mA minimum) – no batteries or external power supply needed
- Non-volatile memory keeps programming and messages safe through power outages
- Advanced call progress detection – hangs up cleanly on busy signal, silence, dial tone, or CPC signal
- Programmable auto-answer on incoming calls for remote monitoring
- Remotely programmable from any touch-tone phone
- Compact chassis designed to mount behind custom panels with 4 gel-filled butt connectors for easy wiring
- Extended operating temperature range: -15°F to 130°F
Technical Specifications
- Power: Telephone line powered (24VDC / 20mA minimum)
- Dimensions: 5.0″ x 5.0″ x 2.25″ (127mm x 127mm x 57mm)
- Operating Temperature: -15°F to 130°F (-26°C to 54°C)
- Humidity: Up to 100%
- Material: 16-gauge zinc-plated steel
- Connections: 4 gel-filled butt connectors
- Shipping Weight: 1.6 lbs (0.73 kg)
- Certifications: ADA, ASME A17.1 (with LV-1K), FCC Part 15, IP66 (EWP)