Viking Electronics E-1600-02A-CE ADA Compliant Stainless Steel Emergency Phone with Dialer and Voice Announcer
The Viking Electronics E-1600-02A-CE is a flush-mount, handsfree emergency phone engineered for ADA-compliant deployment on standard analog telephone lines — no external power supply required. At 13" x 10.5" x 2" in brushed stainless steel, it is built for high-visibility emergency call stations in parking structures, elevator lobbies, campus walkways, and any environment where code-mandated accessible communication is non-negotiable. The CE Mark confirms it meets European conformity requirements, making it a direct fit for international facility projects alongside domestic deployments.
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When This Is the Correct Choice
Specify the E-1600-02A-CE when your project requires all of the following: ADA compliance verified with Grade 2 Braille labeling, flush-mount-only installation, telephone-line power (no 120V outlet at the station), and CE Mark documentation for export or international compliance packages. The larger 13" x 10.5" footprint of the -02A chassis gives ADA-required tactile and visual prominence that smaller emergency phone housings cannot match.
If surface-mount installation is required instead of flush mount, or if the environment demands marine-grade 316 stainless (for coastal or chemical wash-down areas), evaluate alternate chassis variants within the emergency phone category — the 1600A Series includes multiple housing options.
Key Features
- Telephone Line Powered: The E-1600-02A-CE draws all operating power from the POTS line itself — no conduit run for 120V, no UPS sizing, no electrical permit for the station. This matters on retrofit projects where getting power to the call station location is the budget killer.
- 5 Emergency + 2 Central Station Programmable Numbers: Seven total programmable destinations let you configure primary dispatch, backup dispatch, and building security without external equipment. On a university campus or large healthcare complex, the ability to route differently by time-of-day or priority without a separate controller is a real operational advantage.
- 16-Second Voice Memory: The onboard voice announcer plays a pre-recorded location message to the called party — critical for dispatch when the caller may be incapacitated or unable to speak their location. Sixteen seconds is enough for a full building/floor/zone announcement at normal speech pace.
- Grade 2 Braille Label: ADA Section 4.28 requires Braille on tactile signage; Grade 2 (contracted Braille) is the standard for proficient Braille readers. This is not a cosmetic checkbox — inspectors verify it, and a missing or incorrect Braille label can trigger failed occupancy inspections.
- Brushed Stainless Steel Construction, 13" x 10.5" x 2": The -02A chassis is the largest in the 1600A Series at 7 lbs shipping weight. Brushed stainless resists fingerprints, vandalism, and surface corrosion in high-traffic areas. The flush-mount profile keeps the unit from protruding into ADA clear-floor-space zones.
- Operating Temperature -30°F to 170°F: This range covers unheated parking garages in northern climates (Minnesota winters regularly hit -20°F) through sun-baked equipment rooms. Most competitive emergency phones spec out at 32°F minimum — the Viking range extends usability to genuinely cold environments without a heated enclosure.
- 5% to 95% Non-Condensing Humidity Rating: Suitable for humid but non-immersive environments — covered walkways, building entries, interior stairwells. For locations subject to direct spray or washdown, the EWP variant (rated to 100% humidity) is the correct specification.
- CE Mark: European conformity marking confirms the unit meets applicable EU directives. For projects with multinational compliance documentation requirements or international facility portfolios, this is a procurement requirement, not a preference.
Integration and Compatibility
The E-1600-02A-CE connects to any standard analog (POTS) telephone line. It does not require VoIP, SIP, or IP infrastructure — which simplifies installation in buildings where the communications backbone is analog or where dedicated emergency line circuits are required by code. Integration with a access control system or building management platform is handled at the telephone system level, not the device level. Pair with a Viking DACT or line seize module if central station reporting is required alongside voice dispatch.
For PoE switch planning or network-connected emergency communications, see the PoE switches category — though the E-1600-02A-CE itself operates entirely on analog infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the E-1600-02A-CE flush mount only, or can it be surface mounted?
A: The E-1600-02A-CE is flush mount only. The -02A chassis at 13" x 10.5" x 2" is designed for recessed wall installation. If surface mounting is required, you need a different chassis variant within the 1600A Series.
Q: Does the E-1600-02A-CE require external power?
A: No. It is telephone line powered — the POTS line provides all operating power. No 120V outlet or UPS is required at the call station location.
Q: What does the CE Mark mean for the E-1600-02A-CE?
A: The CE Mark indicates European conformity — the unit meets applicable EU directives. This is required for deployment or procurement in EU member states and is useful for multinational facility compliance documentation.
Q: How many phone numbers can be programmed into the E-1600-02A-CE?
A: Seven total: 5 emergency numbers and 2 central station numbers. These are programmed directly into the dialer without external equipment.
Q: What is the voice announcer used for, and how long is the message?
A: The 16-second voice memory plays a pre-recorded announcement to the called party when a call is placed — typically the station location (building, floor, zone). This allows dispatch to respond even if the caller cannot speak their location.
Q: Is the E-1600-02A-CE rated for outdoor or unheated spaces?
A: Yes, with caveats. The operating temperature range is -30°F to 170°F, which covers unheated parking structures and cold climates. However, the standard humidity rating is 5%–95% non-condensing — for locations subject to direct water spray, specify the EWP variant instead.
The E-1600-02A-CE is one of the larger-footprint emergency phones in the Viking 1600A Series — 13" x 10.5" x 2" in brushed stainless — and that size is deliberate. ADA conspicuity requirements push you toward a unit that reads clearly as an emergency station from a distance, and this chassis delivers that without compromise. The telephone-line-only power design is the other spec I always call out first with integrators: if you're retrofitting a parking structure or campus walkway where running 120V to each call station adds $800–$2,000 per location in electrical work, this unit eliminates that line item entirely.
Technical Highlights:
- -30°F to 170°F Operating Range: Far wider than the 32°F floor common on competing units — practical for unheated northern parking structures without a heated housing surcharge.
- 7 Programmable Destinations (5 emergency + 2 central station): Enough flexibility to configure primary/backup dispatch plus monitoring without a controller; all programmed at the device.
- 16-Second Voice Announcer: Location announcement plays automatically to the called party — protects response time when a caller is injured or non-verbal. Sixteen seconds covers a full building/floor/zone message at measured speech pace.
Deployment Considerations:
- This is flush-mount only — confirm wall depth and rough-in box dimensions (13" x 10.5" x 2") before the electrician frames the opening. Surface-mount is not an option on this chassis.
- The standard unit is rated 5%–95% non-condensing humidity. For covered-but-exposed locations that see condensation, ice melt drip, or any direct water contact, the EWP variant is the correct specification — do not substitute and expect the standard unit to hold up.
This unit is the right call for ADA-mandate-driven projects on analog infrastructure: university parking structures, hospital campus walkways, and municipal facilities where a CE Mark is required for procurement compliance and telephone-line power eliminates the electrical trade coordination entirely.
