Viking Compact ADA Compliant VoIP Emergency Phone - E-1600-BLP-IP

Viking Electronics E-1600-BLP-IP ADA Compliant VoIP Emergency Phone

Overview

The E-1600-BLP-IP is a compact, ADA compliant VoIP emergency phone built for demanding installations where reliability is non-negotiable — areas of refuge, school corridors, parking structures, and outdoor call points. Running on SIP 2.0 (RFC3261) over a standard 802.3af PoE connection, it draws under 4 watts and eliminates the need for a separate power supply or dedicated telephone line. Explore the full Viking Electronics lineup for compatible intercoms and access control endpoints.

Key Features

• IP66 Ingress Protection: Fully sealed against dust and direct water jets — appropriate for covered outdoor locations, elevator lobbies, and covered parking. If full submersion is a requirement, specify IP67 or IP68 instead.
• PoE Class 1 (<4W): Draws under 4 watts from any 802.3af-capable switch port. No wall-wart, no conduit run for power — one Cat5e/6 cable does it all. Minimal impact on switch power budgets even in large deployments.
• 95 dB SPL at 1 meter: Loud enough to cut through ambient noise in mechanical rooms, loading docks, and busy corridors without requiring a supplemental horn speaker in most installations.
• -40°F to 140°F Operating Range: Rated for unheated stairwells, rooftop mechanical areas, and cold-storage adjacent zones where typical VoIP endpoints fail. The extended temperature range is what separates this from office-grade SIP phones.
• G.711u, G.711a, G.722 Audio Codecs: G.722 wideband codec delivers noticeably clearer voice intelligibility versus narrowband G.711 — useful when background noise is a factor and the call must be understood on the first try.
• Up to 5 Emergency + 5 Non-Emergency Numbers: Pre-program dedicated emergency dispatch numbers alongside non-emergency contacts (facilities, security desk). No keypad needed — button press initiates the call sequence automatically.
• 28-Second Voice Memory: Stores a pre-recorded outgoing announcement or location identifier that plays when a call connects — critical for ADA compliance scenarios where the caller may not be able to speak or identify their location.
• Flush or Surface Mount: 5.0 x 5.0 x 2.25 inch footprint fits standard single-gang or double-gang surface boxes, and the flush-mount option integrates cleanly into finished wall surfaces for architectural installs.
• 2-Amp Relay Contacts: Onboard dry contact relay enables door release, lighting trigger, or alarm panel integration without a separate relay module — reduces hardware count in area-of-refuge and elevator applications.
• Humidity to 100% (EWP rating): The EWP (Enhanced Weather Protection) rating supports up to 100% relative humidity — relevant for natatorium, car wash, and coastal installations where condensing moisture would compromise standard IP66 electronics.

Integration and Compatibility

The E-1600-BLP-IP registers as a standard SIP 2.0 endpoint (RFC3261) on any compatible IP PBX or hosted VoIP platform — Cisco, Avaya, Asterisk/FreePBX, and most enterprise UCaaS systems. Network connection is a single RJ45 10/100BASE-Tx port; three gel-filled butt connectors handle legacy wire splices where conduit terminations are needed. FCC Part 15, CE, and ICES-003 Class A regulatory compliance covers US and Canadian deployments. Pair with a managed PoE switch to maintain power budget visibility across multi-device installations. For campus-wide emergency call coverage, see Viking's broader emergency phone category for elevator, blue-light, and area-of-refuge variants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the E-1600-BLP-IP require a separate power supply?

A: No. It powers entirely over PoE (IEEE 802.3af, Class 1, under 4 watts) via the same Cat5e/6 cable used for network connectivity. No separate power run is needed.

Q: What SIP standard does the E-1600-BLP-IP use?

A: It implements SIP 2.0 per RFC3261, making it compatible with most enterprise IP PBX platforms and hosted VoIP systems that support standard SIP registration.

Q: Can the E-1600-BLP-IP be installed outdoors?

A: Yes. The IP66 ingress protection rating and -40°F to 140°F operating temperature range make it suitable for covered outdoor locations, unheated enclosures, and harsh ambient environments. The EWP humidity rating supports up to 100% relative humidity.

Q: How many emergency numbers can be programmed?

A: Up to 5 emergency numbers and up to 5 non-emergency numbers can be pre-programmed. The phone initiates calls automatically on button press without requiring a keypad.

Q: Does the E-1600-BLP-IP have a relay output for door or alarm integration?

A: Yes. It includes a 2-amp relay contact that can trigger door release hardware, lighting, or alarm panel inputs directly — no separate relay module required.

Q: Is the E-1600-BLP-IP ADA compliant?

A: Yes, it is designed as an ADA compliant emergency phone, with features including pre-recorded voice memory (28 seconds) to announce location and instructions when a call connects.

James Everett

The E-1600-BLP-IP is one of the few compact SIP emergency phones I'd specify without hesitation for unheated stairwells and area-of-refuge applications — largely because of the -40°F to 140°F temperature rating combined with the IP66 and 100% EWP humidity specs. Most VoIP endpoints tap out well before those extremes. The 28-second onboard voice memory is what closes the ADA compliance gap: the unit announces the caller's location automatically, which matters when the caller cannot speak.

Technical Highlights:

• PoE Class 1 (<4W): Under 4 watts means virtually any 802.3af switch port handles this device without a power budget calculation. Deploying 20 of these across a campus adds less load than two IP cameras.
• 95 dB SPL at 1m: Measured at one meter, that output level is sufficient for most mechanical and industrial ambient environments without a supplemental speaker — tested and documented, not a marketing estimate.
• 2-Amp Onboard Relay: At 2 amps the relay handles most electric strike and magnetic lock coils directly. In area-of-refuge installs this eliminates a relay module from the BOM and simplifies the panel wiring diagram.

Deployment Considerations:

• Register the E-1600-BLP-IP on your SIP 2.0 PBX before physical installation and confirm dial-plan routing for all 5 emergency number slots — programming is easier off the wall than on a ladder.
• IP66 covers rain and jets but not submersion — pool decks and car wash bays that flood at floor level need IP67 minimum. Confirm site drainage before specifying.

This unit is the right call for schools, hospitals, and multi-building campuses deploying area-of-refuge stations where a single Cat6 home-run to the IDF is the only practical infrastructure — the PoE-only power model and SIP registration make it a clean fit for those environments.