Description
Imagine a panicked call from an elevator or emergency phone where every second counts. The person on the other end needs to know exactly where the caller is located — right now.
That’s exactly what the Viking EV-1 delivers. This compact, line-powered voice announcer adds a natural-sounding 10-second message to any analog telephone system, repeating the location clearly until emergency responders stop it with a simple touch-tone command.
Whether you manage elevators, areas of refuge, parking garages, or campus emergency stations, the EV-1 helps you meet ADA requirements without complicated wiring or batteries. Just plug it in line with the phone, record your custom message once, and you’re done. Simple, reliable, and built tough by Viking Electronics.
Expert Take: If you’re responsible for code compliance in multi-story buildings, this is one of the easiest and most effective upgrades you can make. Pair it with a Viking E-Series emergency phone for a complete solution.
Key Features
- Telephone line powered — works with standard analog lines (32V DC, 25mA minimum)
- 10 seconds of high-quality digital recording at 64K sampling rate
- Non-volatile memory — no batteries required, message stays even after power loss
- Automatic playback — repeats continuously once the call is answered
- Remote or local recording — program from any touch-tone phone
- DTMF control — emergency personnel can stop or restart the announcement anytime
- Simple inline installation — two RJ11 jacks for easy connection between phone and line
- Compact and rugged — designed for reliable 24/7 operation in demanding environments
- Helps make elevator and emergency phones ADA compliant for location identification
Technical Specifications
- Power: Telephone line powered (32V DC, 25mA minimum)
- Message Length: 10 seconds
- Sampling Rate: 64K (equivalent)
- Connections: 2 × RJ11 jacks (inline with phone line)
- Dimensions: 2.8” W × 1.4” H × 4.7” D (71mm × 36mm × 119mm)
- Shipping Weight: 1.5 lb (0.7 kg)
- Operating Temperature: 32°F to 90°F (0°C to 32°C)
- Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
- Compatibility: Any analog telephone or emergency phone system