Viking Electronics E-1600-55-IP IP66 PoE Elevator Emergency Phone Kit

Overview

The E-1600-55-IP is a Viking Electronics SIP-based emergency phone kit engineered specifically for installations behind custom elevator panels — the finishing panel, hardware, and trim are yours to specify; the IP phone assembly sits concealed behind it. This is the correct choice when ADA elevator emergency telephone compliance is required and the architectural finish demands a custom panel face rather than a standard stainless or painted bezel. It draws under 4W via PoE Class 1, so no local power wiring is needed — just an 802.3af PoE drop. SIP 2.0 (RFC3261) handles call routing, with capacity for up to five emergency numbers and five non-emergency numbers. The 28-second voice memory supports pre-recorded ADA announcements or location identification messages without an external audio source.

Compatibility

The E-1600-55-IP is part of the Viking 1600-IP Series emergency phone line. It is compatible with any SIP 2.0-compliant PBX, IP PBX, or hosted VoIP system supporting RFC3261. Network connection requires a 100BASE-TX port with 802.3af PoE capability — a standard managed or unmanaged PoE network switch with a Class 1 budget port is sufficient. Audio codec support includes G.711u, G.711a, and G.722, covering the full range of common SIP endpoint configurations. The EWP variant (E-1600-55-IPEWP) addresses installations requiring up to 100% humidity tolerance; this standard model is rated to 95% non-condensing. Relay contacts are rated at 2A — suitable for door strikes or indicator lights wired to the same assembly. The physical footprint (5.0″ × 5.0″ × 2.25″) determines the minimum panel cutout depth and backbox requirement for your custom elevator panel design.

Installation Notes

Mounting is flush or surface — flush is the expected configuration behind a custom panel. Operating temperature range of -40°F to 140°F covers machine-room-less elevator shafts and non-climate-controlled cab environments without derating. IP66 ingress protection guards against wash-down and dust in service environments. CE, FCC Part 15, and Canada ICES-003 Class A regulatory compliance covers North American and European deployments. Program emergency dial numbers and voice memory via the network — no physical programming interface access required post-installation, which matters when the unit is behind a sealed custom panel. Confirm your PBX or hosted SIP provider accepts G.711u/G.711a/G.722 before commissioning; G.722 wideband is not universally enabled on older systems.