Viking E-1600-60A-EWP ADA Emergency Phone IP66 EWP Surface Mount

Viking Electronics E-1600-60A-EWP ADA Emergency Phone with EWP

Overview

The Viking Electronics E-1600-60A-EWP is a surface-mount ADA-compliant emergency phone engineered for outdoor and harsh-environment installations where a reliable, no-power-infrastructure call point is non-negotiable. Built from steel with a blue powder-coat finish and labeled with "Police" verbiage, it integrates directly into any analog telephone infrastructure — no separate power supply, no network drop, no UPS required. If you are speccing emergency call stations for parking structures, building exteriors, transit facilities, or campus blue-light positions, this unit (often searched as E 1600 60A EWP) is purpose-built for exactly those environments.

Key Features

• Telephone Line Powered (24VDC / 20mA minimum): The E-1600-60A-EWP draws everything it needs from the POTS loop — no local power run, no conduit for 120VAC, no battery backup planning. On a typical analog loop that meets the 24VDC / 20mA minimum, it is ready to call the moment the line is connected.
• Enhanced Weather Protection — Up to 100% Humidity: Standard IP66 blocks jets and dust, but the EWP designation pushes humidity tolerance to 100% non-condensing. That matters on coastal sites, covered parking decks, and loading docks where condensation cycles would degrade a non-EWP unit over time.
• Operating Range -15°F to 130°F (-26°C to 54°C): Covers the thermal range you encounter from upper Midwest winters to un-air-conditioned mechanical rooms in summer. Units installed in freeze-thaw climates will cycle through this range repeatedly — the steel chassis and sealed construction are spec'd to handle it.
• 5-Number Dialing Capacity: Program up to five emergency destinations — primary dispatch, backup, on-site security, facilities, or a relay service. Sequencing and priority are configurable, so if the first number is busy or unanswered, the unit can roll to the next.
• 16-Second Voice Memory / Voice Announcer: The built-in voice announcer plays a recorded location announcement when the call connects, giving dispatch an immediate location reference without the caller needing to speak. Sixteen seconds is enough for a complete address, building designation, and zone identifier.
• ADA-Compliant Design with "Police" Verbiage: The blue powder-coat finish and "Police" labeling meet ADA visual identification requirements for emergency communications equipment, supporting compliance documentation for public facilities and federally assisted properties.
• Compact Steel Enclosure — 5.25″ x 4.0″ x 2.0″: At 2.5 lbs and just two inches deep, the unit surface-mounts flush against a wall, pole, or column without protruding into accessible clearance zones. The steel body resists vandalism better than plastic-housing alternatives.

Integration and Compatibility

The E-1600-60A-EWP connects to any standard analog POTS line or on-premise PBX analog extension that delivers at least 24VDC and 20mA loop current. It does not require VoIP or IP infrastructure, which makes it straightforward to retrofit into existing campus phone plants. For new installations using a VoIP PBX, pair it with an ATA (analog telephone adapter) at the wiring closet — the unit itself has no IP stack or SIP client. Confirm your ATA or FXS port delivers the minimum loop current under load before commissioning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the E-1600-60A-EWP require an external power supply?

A: No. It is telephone line powered, drawing a minimum of 24VDC at 20mA from the connected analog loop. No separate power run is required.

Q: What is the humidity rating for the EWP version?

A: The Enhanced Weather Protection (EWP) version is rated for up to 100% humidity, compared to the standard model's 5–95% non-condensing rating. This makes it suitable for coastal, covered parking, and high-condensation environments.

Q: How many emergency numbers can be programmed?

A: Up to 5 emergency numbers can be stored in the dialer, allowing rollover to backup dispatch or secondary contacts if the primary number is unavailable.

Q: Is the E-1600-60A-EWP ADA compliant?

A: Yes. The unit is designed to meet ADA requirements for emergency communications, including the blue finish and "Police" verbiage for visual identification.

Q: What is the operating temperature range?

A: -15°F to 130°F (-26°C to 54°C), suitable for outdoor installations across most North American climate zones.

Q: Can this unit be flush-mounted or recessed?

A: No. The E-1600-60A-EWP is surface mount only. Its 5.25″ x 4.0″ x 2.0″ steel enclosure is designed for direct wall, pole, or column mounting.

Ted Perry

The E-1600-60A-EWP is one of those products where the EWP designation is doing real work — bumping humidity tolerance from 95% non-condensing to 100% is the difference between a unit that survives a decade on a coastal parking structure and one that corrodes out in three years. If you are installing on an exposed building facade or covered deck in a humid climate, spec the EWP variant; the standard chassis is not built for that duty cycle.

Technical Highlights:

• 100% Humidity / IP66 EWP Rating: Full weather seal means this unit handles driving rain, condensation cycles, and salt-air environments that would compromise a non-EWP steel enclosure within a few seasons.
• Telephone Line Powered at 24VDC / 20mA: Zero infrastructure beyond a working analog loop. On a campus with an existing POTS plant, you can commission a new emergency call point without touching electrical or low-voltage power drawings.
• 16-Second Voice Announcer: Recorded location playback at call connect eliminates the single biggest dispatch friction point — the caller not knowing their exact location. Sixteen seconds is adequate for a full street address plus zone designation.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm your PBX analog port or ATA FXS output delivers the 20mA minimum loop current under load before mounting — undersized FXS ports on budget ATAs commonly fall short at distance.
• Surface mount only — no flush or recessed option exists for this chassis. Factor the 2.0″ depth into accessible-route clearance calculations on ADA path-of-travel surveys.

Best fit: outdoor emergency call stations on university campuses, municipal transit platforms, and commercial parking structures where an existing analog phone plant is in place and the installation budget does not support running new power circuits to each call point.