Viking E-1600-55-IPEWP VoIP Emergency Phone Kit Elevator EWP

Viking Electronics E-1600-55-IPEWP Elevator Panel VoIP Emergency Phone Kit with Enhanced Weather Protection

Overview

The E-1600-55-IPEWP is a SIP VoIP emergency phone kit purpose-built for installation behind custom elevator panels, with enhanced weather protection (EWP) for environments where moisture ingress is a concern. This ADA and CE compliant kit delivers hands-free emergency communication on SIP-based phone systems — exactly the form factor required when the finished panel face is owner-supplied or custom-fabricated. PoE Class 1 power draw under 4W means a standard 802.3af switch port supplies it without any supplemental wiring run, keeping the cab installation clean. The 95 dB SPL output at 1 meter is enough to cut through elevator mechanical noise and ensure the call is heard in an emergency. For integrators working in elevator modernization, new construction, or ADA-compliance retrofits where a stock phone faceplate is not acceptable, the E-1600-55-IPEWP fits the gap between a bare SIP endpoint and a finished, code-compliant emergency station.

Compatibility

The E-1600-55-IPEWP is part of the Viking Electronics E-1600-IP Series and is designed for deployment on SIP VoIP phone systems. It is the enhanced weather protection variant of the E-1600-55-IP, sharing the same core electronics and ADA/CE compliance profile. The kit integrates with any standards-compliant SIP infrastructure — on-premise IP PBX, hosted SIP trunk, or dedicated emergency call systems. It is intended specifically for behind-panel mounting scenarios where a custom elevator cab faceplate covers the device, distinguishing it from surface-mount or flush-mount emergency phone models in the same series. For standard indoor installations without custom panel requirements, consider the base E-1600-55-IP variant. For broader E-1600 series options including analog, indoor, and outdoor configurations, the full Viking E-1600 series covers schools, areas of refuge, and elevator applications across both VoIP and analog infrastructure.

Installation Notes

Power is sourced via PoE Class 1 — confirmed under 4W draw — so no separate power supply or conduit run is required in the elevator cab. The EWP designation adds moisture protection suited to elevator shafts and mechanical spaces where condensation or wash-down exposure is possible; verify the specific ingress protection rating against the installation environment before specifying for fully wet locations. ADA compliance governs mounting height and reach-range requirements; confirm final rough-in dimensions against the custom panel cutout prior to fabrication. Refer to the VoIP phone planning resources for SIP trunk provisioning and codec requirements when integrating with existing call systems. A PoE switch with at least one 802.3af Class 1 port is required at the network termination point serving the elevator cab.