Description
When you need a dependable way to communicate at a door or gate without handing visitors a handset to fumble with, the Viking W-3000-EWP delivers rugged, handsfree entry communication built to survive whatever the weather throws at it.
This weather resistant doorbox interfaces directly with the unused telephone line input of nearly any phone system, so there's no need to run new infrastructure. Press the call button and it generates a standard or custom ring cadence at your chosen number of rings, alerting whoever is inside. For loud environments like fuel islands, loading docks, or busy parking entrances, the selectable Push-to-Talk mode and high-output speaker amplifier keep communication clear even when background noise is at its worst. One or two units can also share an existing residential phone line when paired with a C-1000B doorbox controller, making it just as practical for homes and small offices as it is for commercial or industrial sites.
The EWP version goes beyond the standard W-3000 with Enhanced Weather Protection engineered for harsh outdoor installations — rubber gaskets and boots, hand-soldered silicon-sealed connections, gel-filled butt connectors, and urethane-potted circuit boards with weather-sealed, field-adjustable trim pots and DIP switches mean this unit is ready for rain, snow, condensation, and temperature swings from -15°F to 130°F.
Our Expert Take: The W-3000-EWP is a smart pick for truck stops, fuel islands, and outdoor gate intercoms where standard doorboxes simply don't hold up long-term. The onboard volume adjustment pots for both the speaker and microphone are a practical detail that installers appreciate — you can fine-tune audio on-site without any extra equipment. If door strike or gate opener control is also on your list, pair this unit with the C-1000B controller to handle that without adding a separate access control system.
Key Features
- Enhanced Weather Protection (EWP) – rubber gaskets, silicon-sealed connections, gel-filled butt connectors, and urethane-potted circuit boards
- Vandal resistant 14-gauge stainless steel faceplate with heavy-duty metal push button and mounting gasket
- Interfaces directly with the unused telephone line input of nearly any phone system
- Selectable Push-to-Talk mode for noisy environments with high-output speaker amplifier
- Selectable ring cadence (standard or 2 short rings) and selectable number of rings (2, 3, 10, or 30)
- Yellow call progress / night light LED for visual feedback
- Flush mount using included rough-in box or surface mount using optional VE-5x5 backbox
- Works with C-1000B controller for single-line residential systems or door strike / gate opener operation
- Field-adjustable trim pots and DIP switches for easy on-site programming
- Extended operating temperature range: -15°F to 130°F
- Made in the USA with a one-year warranty
Technical Specifications
- Power: 120V AC / 13.5V AC 1.25A UL listed adapter (included)
- Dimensions: 5.0″ x 5.0″ x 2.25″ (127mm x 127mm x 57.2mm)
- Shipping Weight: 4 lbs. (1.81 kg)
- Ringer Output: 20Hz, 3.0 REN maximum ring load
- Operating Temperature: -15°F to 130°F (-26°C to 54°C), 5% to 95% non-condensing humidity
- Maximum Loop Length: 6,300 ft (1.9 km) – 24 AWG twisted pair
- Maximum Power Run: 125 ft (38.1 m) – 24 AWG twisted pair
- Connections: Gel-filled butt connectors (EWP)
- Material: 14-gauge stainless steel faceplate