Viking ADA Compact Analog Emergency Phone Blue - E-1600-BLA

Viking Electronics E-1600-BLA ADA Compact Analog Emergency Phone

Overview

The Viking Electronics E-1600-BLA is a compact, ADA-compliant analog emergency phone designed for elevator cabs, parking structures, stairwells, and any location where code-mandated one-touch emergency calling is required. Running entirely on telephone line power — 24VDC at 20mA minimum — the E-1600-BLA eliminates the need for a separate power supply, which simplifies rough-in wiring and keeps installation costs down in retrofit applications. At 5.75″ x 3.08″ x 1.05″, this unit fits flush in standard elevator cab phone cutouts and behind ADA-compliant surface-mount enclosures without modification. The blue faceplate variant identifies the unit instantly for code inspectors and building occupants alike.

Key Features

• ADA Compliant with Built-In Digital Voice Announcer: The 1600A Series meets ADA emergency phone requirements and includes a digital voice announcer — so callers receive an audible acknowledgment without requiring a live attendant on the other end. For elevator applications under ASME A17.1, this matters at inspection time.
• Dials Up to 5 Programmable Emergency Numbers: Sequence through up to five stored numbers on a single button press. If the primary answering point doesn't pick up, the unit rolls to the next — reducing the risk of an unanswered emergency call in a monitored building environment.
• Telephone Line Powered (24VDC / 20mA Minimum): Power arrives over the same two-wire pair that carries the voice signal. No 120VAC outlet, no transformer, no additional conduit run — the phone draws what it needs from the POTS loop or compatible analog line source. Plan your loop voltage budget: 24VDC minimum at the device, accounting for line loss over long cable runs.
• 95 dB SPL at 1 Meter: The built-in speaker delivers 95 dB SPL at one meter — loud enough to be intelligible in a noisy parking garage or mechanical room without requiring an external amplifier. If your target space exceeds ambient noise levels approaching 85 dB, verify placement and consider an enclosure with acoustic baffling.
• Operating Temperature -15°F to 130°F (-26°C to 54°C): Rated for the temperature swings common in unheated stairwells, above-grade parking decks, and rooftop mechanical rooms. Note that the weatherproof sibling model (E-1600-BLA-EWP) extends the range to -40°F and up to 100% humidity — if your installation sees freezing condensation or full weather exposure, that variant is the correct choice.
• 5% to 95% Non-Condensing Humidity: Suitable for indoor and semi-protected environments. The non-condensing rating means the unit handles normal HVAC temperature swings without corrosion issues, but should not be installed in locations with direct moisture ingress — that's what the EWP variant handles.
• Compact 5.75″ x 3.08″ x 1.05″ Footprint: The shallow 1.05″ depth fits behind standard ADA surface-mount housings and integrates cleanly into elevator cab phone cutouts. Measure your existing cutout before ordering — this unit is sized for standard cab phone rough-ins, and the slim profile avoids interference with cab wall panels.

Integration & Compatibility

The E-1600-BLA connects to any standard analog POTS loop or compatible analog telephone interface. It is compatible with emergency phone systems and can be paired with Viking's own line of enclosures and surface-mount housings sized for the 1600A Series form factor. For facilities running a access control and life safety infrastructure, this phone integrates at the analog interface layer — no IP network, no VoIP gateway required for basic operation. Integrators deploying across a Viking Electronics product line will find consistent programming logic across the 1600A Series, reducing field training overhead. Where elevator and stairwell coverage requires coordination with a broader intercom and mass notification strategy, analog emergency phones like the E-1600-BLA serve as the code-compliant endpoint while the central monitoring system handles dispatch. For campus or multi-building deployments, review loop length and voltage drop against the 24VDC / 20mA minimum at-device requirement before finalizing wire gauge — undersized conductors over long runs are the most common commissioning issue with line-powered analog phones.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the E-1600-BLA telephone line powered, or does it need a separate power supply?

A: The E-1600-BLA is telephone line powered, drawing 24VDC at 20mA minimum from the analog loop. No separate power supply or 120VAC outlet is required.

Q: How many emergency numbers can the E-1600-BLA dial?

A: The unit can store and dial up to 5 programmable emergency numbers sequentially on a single button press.

Q: What is the operating temperature range for the E-1600-BLA?

A: The E-1600-BLA is rated for -15°F to 130°F (-26°C to 54°C). If you need operation below -15°F or in fully weatherized outdoor conditions, the E-1600-BLA-EWP variant extends the range to -40°F and handles up to 100% humidity.

Q: Is the E-1600-BLA ADA compliant?

A: Yes. The 1600A Series is documented as ADA compliant and includes a built-in digital voice announcer to meet hands-free acknowledgment requirements common in elevator and egress phone applications.

Q: What is the speaker output of the E-1600-BLA?

A: The maximum sound pressure level is 95 dB SPL at 1 meter, which provides intelligible audio in moderately noisy environments such as parking structures and mechanical rooms.

Q: What is the difference between the E-1600-BLA and the E-1600-BLA-EWP?

A: The E-1600-BLA is rated for -15°F to 130°F with 5% to 95% non-condensing humidity — suited for indoor and semi-protected locations. The E-1600-BLA-EWP adds a weatherproof enclosure, extending the temperature range to -40°F to 140°F and humidity tolerance to 100%, making it the correct choice for fully exposed outdoor installations.

Eden Phillips

The E-1600-BLA covers the elevator and egress phone requirement that gets flagged on almost every AHJ inspection — and it does it without pulling a separate power circuit. The telephone line powered design (24VDC / 20mA minimum at the device) is the spec I always check first on retrofit jobs: if the loop voltage budget works, you save the electrician a trip and the GC a change order.

Technical Highlights:

• 95 dB SPL at 1 Meter: Loud enough for a parking structure or mechanical room without an external amp — saves a line item and a wiring run in most commercial elevator cab installs.
• 5 Programmable Emergency Numbers: Sequential rollover means a missed call at the primary PSAP doesn't leave the caller stranded — critical for after-hours monitoring center configurations where call volume creates queue delays.
• Compact 5.75″ x 3.08″ x 1.05″ Form Factor: The 1.05″ depth fits standard elevator cab phone rough-ins without modifications to the cab wall panel — relevant in renovation work where cutting additional depth is not an option.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify loop voltage at the device end before commissioning: the 24VDC / 20mA minimum is an at-device spec, and long cable runs with undersized wire will drop below threshold — calculate voltage drop against your conductor gauge and run length before ordering.
• The -15°F lower temperature limit is the key differentiator from the EWP variant — above-grade parking decks in cold climates that see sustained sub-zero temperatures require the E-1600-BLA-EWP, not this model.

The E-1600-BLA is the right fit for heated or climate-controlled elevator cabs, interior stairwells, and semi-protected parking structure call stations where a two-wire POTS loop is already present and the temperature floor stays above -15°F — a profile that covers the majority of commercial high-rise and mid-rise elevator code compliance installs.