Description
When someone needs help in a remote stairwell, a dark parking garage, or a late-night campus walkway, the Viking E-1600A-BLT2-EWP is built to get responders there fast — with a single button press that triggers both a voice call and a high-power blue LED strobe visible from a distance.
One push of the large Help button instantly connects to up to 5 emergency numbers and 2 central station numbers while the powerful blue beacon activates with 4 programmable flash patterns and 6 brightness levels so responders can pinpoint the exact location without confusion. A second Info button provides quick access to up to 3 non-emergency numbers for day-to-day needs. The phone runs entirely on the telephone line, so it stays operational even during a power failure — only the strobe requires the included 120V AC adapter.
Built for the outdoors and designed to last, the tower combines a marine-grade 316 stainless steel phone panel with a corrosion-resistant powder-coated aluminum tower in high-visibility yellow. Enhanced Weather Protection meets IP66 standards with sealed gaskets, gel-filled connectors, and potted circuitry, making it ready for rain, snow, and everything in between. Automatic Noise Canceling ensures calls stay clear even next to busy roads or in loud open areas, and full ADA compliance with Grade 2 Braille labels and a Call Connected LED means this unit meets accessibility requirements right out of the box. It's an ideal fit for university campuses, parking garages, ATM areas, stairwells, and public entryways.
Our Expert Take: The blue strobe is what truly sets this model apart from a standard emergency phone — it turns a voice call into a full visual distress signal that cuts through busy environments and guides first responders directly to the caller. The 4 programmable flash patterns and 6 brightness settings give facilities managers real flexibility to match local code requirements or visibility needs. If your site already has a standard E-1600A-EWP and you're looking to upgrade for higher-risk areas, this tower version adds the strobe beacon, a standalone enclosure, and a second Info button without sacrificing any of the reliability or ADA compliance you already count on.
Key Features
- Large Help button dials up to 5 emergency numbers plus 2 central station numbers instantly
- Second Info button dials up to 3 non-emergency numbers for everyday use
- High-power blue LED beacon/strobe with 4 programmable flash patterns and 6 brightness settings for maximum visibility
- Automatic Noise Canceling (ANC) for clear hands-free calls in loud outdoor environments
- 16-second non-volatile digital voice announcer automatically sends location ID on every call
- Enhanced Weather Protection (EWP) — IP66 rated with sealed gaskets, gel-filled connectors, and potted circuitry
- Phone line powered — operates during power outages; strobe powered by included 120V AC / 12V DC adapter
- Full ADA compliance: automatic Call Connected LED, Grade 2 Braille label, and visual alerts
- Cycles through backup numbers on busy or no-answer
- Remotely programmable with central station monitoring support
- Marine-grade 316 stainless steel phone panel; high-visibility yellow powder-coated aluminum tower
- Non-volatile memory — no batteries required
Technical Specifications
- Phone Power: Telephone line powered (minimum 24V DC talk battery, 20mA loop current)
- Beacon/Strobe Power: 120V AC / 12V DC adapter (included); maximum strobe power run 200 feet using 24 AWG wire
- Dimensions: 42″ H x 6″ W x 4.5″ D (107 cm x 15.24 cm x 10.93 cm)
- Mounting: Surface mount to rigid wall or post
- Operating Temperature: -15°F to 130°F (-26°C to 54°C)
- Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
- Enclosure: Powder-coated high-visibility yellow aluminum tower; 316 marine-grade stainless steel phone panel
- Strobe Lens: Vandal-resistant polycarbonate (blue beacon)
- Connections: Color-coded wires with gel-filled butt connectors
- Shipping Weight: 20 lbs (9.1 kg)
- Compliance: ADA, FCC Part 15, IP66 (EWP)