Description
Need a door phone that looks sharp, handles tough conditions, and gives you live color video without running extra wiring? The Viking E-50-BN delivers all of that in a compact oil rubbed bronze finish that blends naturally into upscale entryways, office lobbies, and residential gates.
This vandal-resistant entry phone fits into a standard single gang electrical box, making installation straightforward whether you're retrofitting an existing location or wiring from scratch. Audio and video both travel over a single CAT5E cable, so there's no need for separate video runs or complicated infrastructure. The wide operating temperature range of -30°F to 150°F means it holds up through harsh winters and scorching summers without skipping a beat.
Built for locations where durability matters, the E-50-BN layers multiple weather-resistant and vandal-resistant features into one compact package. The IP67-sealed push button, potted camera circuit board, sealed camera lens, and faceplate gasket keep moisture and debris out, while the scratch-resistant powder coating, stainless steel speaker screen, and hex drive mounting screws stand up to deliberate abuse. Microphone and speaker volume controls let you dial in audio to match your environment, and the programmable VOX switching and intelligent call progress detection make for a clean, automatic call experience on both ends.
Our Expert Take: The E-50-BN is a great fit for property managers and integrators who want a door phone that matches premium hardware finishes without sacrificing performance. The single CAT5E audio and video transmission is a genuine time-saver on retrofit jobs where pulling new cable is a hassle. If your installation site takes direct rain or spray exposure, it's worth asking about the optional Enhanced Weather Protection (EWP) upgrade. And if oil rubbed bronze isn't the right match, Viking offers this same unit in brushed stainless steel, polished brass, satin white, and satin black — so you can match virtually any door hardware finish.
Key Features
- Built-in high-resolution color video camera with wide viewing angle and tilt/swivel adjustment
- Audio and video transmission over a single CAT5E cable
- Wide operating temperature range: -30°F to 150°F
- Compact single gang form factor — fits a standard single gang electrical box or surface mounts with optional Viking VE-3x5 box
- Weather-resistant construction: Mylar speaker, faceplate gasket, mic and speaker gasket, IP67-sealed push button, sealed camera lens, and potted camera circuit board
- Vandal-resistant design: 18-gauge steel faceplate, stainless steel push button and speaker screen, scratch-resistant powder coating, impact-resistant camera lens, and hex drive mounting screws
- Blue LED indicates push button location, ringing status, and off-hook state
- Programmable intelligent call progress detection for automatic hang-up on CPC, silence, busy signal, or timeout
- Selectable auto-answer feature for remote monitoring
- Programmable VOX (mic/speaker) switching speed
- Adjustable microphone and speaker volume controls
- Optional Enhanced Weather Protection (EWP) available; replacement PNL-50 faceplates available in all five standard finishes
Technical Specifications
- Finish: Oil Rubbed Bronze with scratch-resistant powder coating
- Faceplate Material: 18-gauge steel
- Camera: Built-in high-resolution color video with tilt/swivel adjustment and impact/scratch-resistant sealed lens
- Wiring: Single CAT5E cable for audio and video
- Push Button: IP67 internally sealed, stainless steel
- Mounting: Flush mount in single gang electrical box (min. 2.25″ deep x 2.00″ wide x 2.84″ tall) or surface mount with Viking VE-3x5 box (not included)
- Operating Temperature: -30°F to 150°F
- Panel Dimensions: Single gang midsize wall plate footprint