Viking E-1600A-CE ADA Emergency Phone Red Surface Mount CE

Viking Electronics E-1600A-CE ADA Emergency Phone with Dialer and Voice Announcer

Overview

The Viking Electronics E-1600A-CE is a telephone-line-powered ADA-compliant emergency phone designed for demanding life-safety installations. Built into a 16-gauge steel enclosure with a red powder paint finish, the E-1600A-CE ships with a CE Mark and is intended for surface-mount deployment on walls, posts, or single-gang boxes. If you're speccing emergency call stations for areas of refuge, school corridors, parking structures, or industrial facilities, this compact unit covers the core requirements without requiring a separate power supply — it runs entirely off talk battery from the telephone line (minimum 24V DC, 20mA loop current).

Explore the full Viking Electronics emergency phone line to compare analog, VoIP, indoor, and outdoor models in the E-1600 series.

Key Features

• Telephone Line Powered (24V DC min, 20mA loop): No separate power supply, no power circuit — the phone draws everything it needs from the telephone line. That eliminates one failure point in an emergency system and simplifies compliance documentation for areas of refuge.
• Up to 5 Programmable Emergency Numbers: Dial sequencing through up to 5 emergency numbers means the call finds a live answer even if the first two responders are unavailable. Add 2 central station numbers for monitored installations — useful for 24/7 guard desk or alarm monitoring integrations.
• Up to 3 Info Lines: Beyond emergency and central station, you can program up to 3 informational numbers — maintenance lines, non-emergency security desks, or facility management contacts.
• 16-Second Voice Announcer: The onboard voice memory stores a 16-second announcement that plays automatically when the phone activates — broadcasting location, instructions, or building identity to the called party without relying on the caller to speak. Critical for ADA compliance scenarios where the user may be unable to communicate verbally.
• -30°F to 170°F Operating Range: This is a genuine industrial temperature spec. The E-1600A-CE handles unheated stairwells, outdoor covered call points, and hot equipment rooms without a heater kit. Most competing units tap out well above 0°F.
• 16-Gauge Steel, Red Powder Paint: Steel construction with surface-mount hardware makes this unit visually prominent and physically durable. The red finish meets the visibility expectation for ADA-designated emergency equipment and is immediately identifiable in low-light or smoky conditions.
• 5% to 95% Non-Condensing Humidity: Handles most indoor environments including loading docks and covered parking — not rated for direct water exposure, so outdoor installs need a protective enclosure or a weather-rated E-1600 variant.
• CE Mark: The CE certification on the E-1600A-CE confirms the unit meets European conformity standards — relevant for multi-site or international facilities procurement.
• Compact Footprint (5.25" x 4.0" x 2.0"): Surface mounts directly to a single-gang box, wall stud, or post. At 2.5 lbs shipping weight, installation is a one-person job.

Integration & Compatibility

The E-1600A-CE operates on standard analog telephone lines and is compatible with POTS-based PBX systems, analog line cards, and central station receivers. It integrates into emergency phone systems requiring ADA compliance in areas of refuge, elevator lobbies, and accessible routes. For VoIP or IP-based installations, Viking offers separate E-1600 series variants — confirm your facility's line infrastructure before ordering. Pair with a PoE-capable network switch only if deploying alongside IP-based access control or intercom systems; this unit itself requires no network connection.

For facilities planning multi-zone emergency communication, review our emergency communication planning guide to map call sequencing and central station integration before programming the dialer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the E-1600A-CE require a separate power supply?

A: No. The E-1600A-CE is telephone line powered, drawing a minimum of 24V DC at 20mA loop current directly from the analog telephone line. No separate AC or DC power circuit is required.

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

A: Up to 5 programmable emergency numbers plus 2 central station numbers, and up to 3 informational numbers — 10 total programmable destinations.

Q: What is the voice announcer memory length on the E-1600A-CE?

A: 16 seconds of onboard voice memory, which plays automatically on call activation to announce location or instructions to the called party.

Q: Is the E-1600A-CE rated for outdoor use?

A: The E-1600A-CE is rated for 5% to 95% non-condensing humidity. It is not rated for direct weather exposure. For outdoor applications, use a weather-rated enclosure or select an EWP-designated variant from the E-1600 series rated up to 100% humidity.

Q: What are the mounting options for the E-1600A-CE?

A: Surface mount only — compatible with walls, posts, and single-gang boxes. The unit measures 5.25" x 4.0" x 2.0" and ships at 2.5 lbs.

Q: What does the CE Mark on the E-1600A-CE indicate?

A: The CE Mark confirms the unit meets European conformity requirements, making it suitable for facilities that require CE-marked life-safety equipment in their procurement standards.

Marty Allison

The E-1600A-CE is a straightforward analog emergency phone — no network stack, no configuration headaches, no power circuit. What makes it worth speccing specifically is the -30°F to 170°F operating range combined with telephone-line power: that combination means it works in unheated mechanical rooms, loading dock stairwells, and rooftop access corridors where other units need supplemental heat tape or dedicated power runs. If your facility has standard POTS or analog PBX lines, this thing is about as close to install-and-forget as you get in the ADA emergency phone category.

Technical Highlights:

• Telephone Line Power (24V DC / 20mA minimum): Eliminates AC branch circuit planning entirely — and removes one failure mode from your emergency system. If the phone rings, the line is live and the unit works.
• 5 Emergency + 2 Central Station + 3 Info Numbers: Ten programmable destinations is more than most single-campus installs need, but in a multi-building or monitored deployment, having both primary responders and a 24/7 central station simultaneously configurable keeps the call sequencing clean without workarounds.
• 16-Second Voice Memory: That's enough runtime for a full location announcement plus a callback number — the called party knows exactly which building, floor, and zone without relying on a potentially non-verbal caller.

Deployment Considerations:

• This unit is surface-mount only — if your ADA path-of-travel requires a flush-mount profile, look at the E-1600-02A variant (brushed stainless, flush mount, 13" x 10.5" x 2") rather than retrofitting a surface box into finish work.
• The 5% to 95% non-condensing humidity rating means covered but not sealed — don't install the E-1600A-CE in a direct-weather call point or unprotected exterior kiosk. The EWP-series variants in the E-1600 family carry the 100% humidity rating for those locations.

For area-of-refuge installs in multi-story commercial or educational buildings — where POTS lines are already run to stairwell enclosures and the primary concern is ADA two-way communication compliance — the E-1600A-CE covers the requirement with minimal infrastructure overhead.