Description
Want to know exactly who's at your door before you ever open it — and do it in style? The Viking E-50-PB-EWP delivers live color video and clear two-way audio over a single CAT5E cable, all wrapped in a striking polished brass finish built to handle whatever the weather throws at it.
Despite its compact, single-gang footprint, this entry phone packs serious capability. The built-in high-resolution color video camera features a wide viewing angle with tilt and swivel adjustment, an impact and scratch resistant lens, and a potted circuit board sealed against moisture — rated to perform from -30°F all the way up to 150°F. Vandal resistant construction includes a 16-gauge polished brass faceplate, a 316 stainless steel push button, carbon fiber reinforced plastic speaker screen, and hex drive mounting screws that keep casual tampering at bay. Whether you're installing it at a luxury residential entrance, a boutique hotel lobby, or a professional office, it blends seamlessly while standing up to daily abuse.
Installation is straightforward — flush mount it in a standard single-gang electrical box or surface mount using the optional Viking VE-3x5 box. Audio and video both run on a single CAT5E cable, keeping your wiring clean and your installation time short. Programmable call progress detection, selectable auto answer, and adjustable VOX switching give you the flexibility to fine-tune exactly how the system behaves at your location.
Our Expert Take: The E-50-PB-EWP is an ideal pick when aesthetics matter as much as durability — the polished brass finish makes it a natural fit for upscale residential or boutique commercial entryways where a brushed stainless look would feel out of place. The combination of IP67-rated internal components, UV stable powder coating, and fully sealed camera means you're not sacrificing weather toughness for good looks. If you need the same reliable performance in a different finish, Viking offers this same platform in brushed stainless, oil rubbed bronze, satin white, and satin black — so you can match virtually any architectural style without compromising on features.
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 — simplified wiring and installation
- Compact single-gang form factor: fits a standard electrical box (2.25″ deep x 2.00″ wide x 2.84″ tall minimum)
- 16-gauge polished brass faceplate with 316 stainless steel push button and carbon fiber reinforced plastic speaker screen
- Enhanced weather protection: Mylar speaker, faceplate gasket, mic and speaker gasket, IP67-rated push button, sealed and potted camera assembly, and UV stable powder coating
- Wide operating temperature range: -30°F to 150°F
- 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
- Blue LED for push button location, ringing indication, and off-hook status
- Microphone and speaker volume controls for on-site audio adjustment
- Flush or surface mount options; replacement faceplates (PNL-50) available in five standard finishes
Technical Specifications
- Faceplate Material: 16-gauge polished brass with UV stable weather resistant powder coating
- Push Button: 316 stainless steel, internally sealed (IP67)
- Speaker Screen: Carbon fiber reinforced plastic
- Wiring: Single CAT5E cable for combined audio and video
- Operating Temperature: -30°F to 150°F
- Mounting: Flush mount in single-gang electrical box (min. 2.25″ D x 2.00″ W x 2.84″ T) or surface mount with Viking VE-3x5 box (sold separately)
- Available Finishes: Brushed stainless steel, oil rubbed bronze, polished brass, satin white, satin black